Wu Liang Ye
(212) 398-2308
36 W 48th St
New York,
NY
10036
40.7575
-73.9795
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Midtown Center
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Not for the faint of tongue by Millie G. at InsiderPages
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December 04, 2008
Wu Liang Ye expanded a few years ago and changed their menu. They serve standard Chinese fare with one exception - EVERYTHING is spicy! The food is delicious if you enjoy spice but not recommended for anyone with sensitive taste buds.
WOWWW
by marcpay68
September 27, 2008
WOW! I love this place! We went here this weekend with a couple and they ordered the food for us..I have to say that the Sauteed Shredded Chicken was gone in minutes;-) It was super delicious. Along with that, we had a feast of garlic scallops, a Sauteed Prawn and the Sichuan Pickle (I can't remember the name) and some yummy.Servers were perfect. Definitely one of the most authentic Chinese food I have ever had. We will be back there soon;-)
If you want the food, make reservation
by moon7655
December 27, 2007
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.
A trip-worthy Szechuan gem hidden up a flight of stairs on a nondescript midtown block.
by Justin Hartung
August 08, 2007
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.
Authentic Sichuan Food
by aien
December 26, 2006
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
Really good Chinese food!
by doubledown37
September 03, 2006
I don't know how authentic this Chinese restaurant is, but what I do know is that the food taste good over here. I visited New York a few weeks ago and we stumbled across this restaurant on our way to get some cheesecake and Junior's. We were seated and given a menu promptly. The first thing you notice are the prices. They're a little on the high side, but not off the charts. The menu isn't your usual noodles and sweet and sour pork fare, but more on the lines of supposed authentic fare. There were only 2 of us, so we only ordered 3 dishes. We ordered shrimp with a light citrus sauce, pork with plum sauce, and the house fried rice. All 3 were great, especially the shrimp. Since I was only visiting, I doubt I'd go back, but if you're a regular city visitor, then give it a try.
- Pros: Great food, good atmosphere
- Cons: A little pricey, location is dark
Heavenly
by pianotu
August 18, 2006
Being a Chinese who love spicy food, Wu Liang Ye has been one of my favorite restaurants in NYC. Sure, it's expensive for Chinese and the 48th st. location is a bit dark and squeezed for me, but the food is consistantly wonderful. I'll just name some of my favorite dishes for those who are going for the first time or been there already: ox tongue and tripe / sliced beef tendon with roasted chili vinaigrette, kung pao chicken / jumbo shrimp, braised fish / beef with napa cabbage and roasted chili, double cooked bacon with capsicum.
- Pros: One of the best Chinese in NYC
- Cons: Price, decor
If you want to taste real Chinese food
by chome
January 26, 2006
Chinese food in America are prepared sweeter than they are supposed to be in order to appeal general American public. This restaurant doesn't do that. People who loves sweet and sour and greasy Chinese food may not appreciate their dishes. Even though the price may look little more expensive than other Chinese food restaruant, this restaurant is well worth it. I usually go there with my husband and order 3 dishes or so, and bring the left over back home, and eat it over the next three days. Still delicious.
- Pros: Delicious
- Cons: Slow service, Small space
Real Sichuanese food.
by jojo211
January 24, 2006
This is one of those places you can't belive the reviewers keep passing over. It's so fantastic and obviously very authentic. The other Sichuanese restaurants in NY can't hold a candle to this place. Try: the dan dan noodles, sesame noodles, kung pao chicken or shrimp (the dish originates in sichuan), mao po tofu, spicy shrimp with capsicum, or any of the dishes in the front of the menu. Also good: cabbage and fish soup -- it's not spicy and should be eaten after your spicy entrees.
Note: Hello, this is not the place to get an eggroll or ask for crunchy noodles for your soup. It's amazing how ignorant some people can be even about the concept of regionally authentic food.
Best She-Sen Chinese in NYC
by chameleo
January 22, 2006
There are not that many She-Sen Chinese restaurants in NYC where use real "sansho peppers" - which is amazing and addictive spice! If you like "spicy" and "exotic" taste, then you have to try their dishes. The dishes are little bit overpriced, but I have to say that it worths it! Great for large group so that everyone can share various dishes.
