Wa Jeal Chili House

Have been going to this place for 20 years. Can say hands down it is the best Chinese food in North America and that is not an exaggeration. The food is excellent, in addition to the service. They are the most polite, kind, and pleasant people. If you are vegetarian, they have a number of options. Make sure to order the General Tso Tofu and the Crispy noodles with vegetables. You will not be disappointed!

We ordered food yesterday. eggplant with garlic sauce was swimming in oil that tasted like motor engine old oil. Fried rice with shrimp that had 5 shrimps and sesame shreded beef that was totally unrecognizable meat. It looked more like fried skin and fat because it was translucent . We have been going to this restaurant in the neighborhood and always liked it, but the quality of food here and in many other places after the pandemic has sharply declined. Will not come back here

An hole in the wall Szechuan restaurant at UES. The spicy is numbing, tofu a bit over cooked, chicken good size and ratio to chili. A very good place, everything came out fast, and is authentic from former Michelin chef. Has since upgraded the decor a lot, much more refined. Like the whole fish, still tender under the sauce. Could use more heat on Chongqing chicken, Lotus root a big different than what I expected, a bit bland. Pea shoot and eggplant were delicious. Sliced tea smoke duck infused with flavor, will try the half duck next time.

Been coming once a week for a month now and it’s been great. Food is consistently very good and the service is awesome. The woman who works day shift is such a sweetheart. I’ve also ordered delivery a couple times. Safe to say this is my new favorite Chinese food spot in the area.

Great ma po tofu, and quite a cheap place to eat!