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Wu Liang Ye

36 W 48th St
New York, NY 10036-1801
Phone: (212) 398-2308
Citysearch
Price:
$$$
Cross Street:
6th Avenue
Directions:
B, D, F; Q at 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr
Best of Citysearch:
Chinese Food 2007
Hours:
Mon-Sun 12pm-9:30pm

Editorial Review for Wu Liang Ye – by Justin Hartung

The Scene
If midtown is a culinary desert, Wu Liang Ye would be the hope-inspiring palm tree on the horizon. You wouldn't know it from the look of the place, however: Up a set of stairs, the nearly windowless dining room could moonlight as a bingo parlor, albeit one with chandeliers, a few paintings and a staff wearing deadpan expressions. Fortunately, the chatter of devoted regulars supplements character.

The Food
Much of the city's Szechuan cuisine is not spicy enough, or so greasy that auto mechanics wouldn't touch it, but Wu Liang Ye finds the perfect balance on both counts. Dan dan noodles, tossed with fiery, just-fatty-enough ground pork, do street-cart fare justice, but more upscale cuisine earns its price tag too. Tender razor clams, soaked in a tangy pepper and scallion vinaigrette, form the tail feathers of an ornate radish bird sculpture. Shredded camphor tea-smoked duck and a seabed's worth of crispy scallops need no prettifying.

Hits: Dazzling, unusual dishes that will make you forget all about General Tso and his lot.

Misses: The blah room and unsmiling staff come off even worse when compared with the brightly flavored food.

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What to Drink

The Gewurztraminer on the better-than-Chinese-restaurant-average wine list is not too sweet and offers a refreshing cool-down from the searing peppers.

Lunch Spot

Weekday lunch specials include soup or a spring roll.

User Reviews for Wu Liang Ye

Citysearch (17), MenuPages (5 ), AOL CityGuide (4 ), All (26)

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

12/27/2007 Posted by moon7655

I got there for lunch. The host didn't care if there's customer waiting or not. After akward minutes, the question I got was if I have a reservation or not. There were plenty of tables, but there were none for us without reservation.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/26/2006 Posted by aien

The food is pretty authentic Sichuan style and they're all very tasty. My colleagues and I ordered from them several times and I was never disappointed.....

Pros: delicious foods

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Editor's Review

A trip-worthy Szechuan gem hidden up a flight of stairs on a nondescript midtown block.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

What to Drink

The Gewurztraminer on the better-than-Chinese-restaurant-average wine list is not too sweet and offers a refreshing cool-down from the searing peppers.

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Restaurant Information

Parking

  • Street

Hours

  • Mon-Sun 12pm-9:30pm

Dress Code

  • Casual

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • American Express
  • MasterCard

Cuisines

  • Asian
  • Chinese

Meal Price

  • $$$

Amenities

  • Carry Out
  • Group Dining
  • Delivery
  • Theater District Dining
  • Open 7 Days

Recognition for Wu Liang Ye

2007 Editorial Winner - Chinese Food

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