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Report before I forget - Tofu on 7th Park Slope
How would you know Jen if you never had it delivered? Some people...jeez.
Report before I forget - Tofu on 7th Park Slope
Oh the wok fragrance survives just fine....fast delivery helps..
Authentic Not, Don't Be Deceived.
Yeah seeing any dish with "truffle and mango sauce" on a chinese restuarant menu, let alone at a place that claims to be authentic, is just a HUGE red flag right there...
Real (and fake) Authentic Sichuan Food in Park Slope!!
Updates:
1- Tofu on 7th has a new "website":
http://www.tofuon7thbrooklyn.com/
2- Check out these jokers.. hehe.
http://brooklynian.com/forum/park-slope/tofu-on-7th-1
Real (and fake) Authentic Sichuan Food in Park Slope!!
Good stuff... This is exactly what I was talking about in my initial post. I knew that alot of the dishes were famous sichuan dishes, but it was hard to tell what they really were with the confusing english translations..
Real (and fake) Authentic Sichuan Food in Park Slope!!
There are actually quite a few sichuan dishes on the menu... They have two different menus (one is the vegetarian-themed menu that they used to have) and they are combined on grubhub. Plus as I mentioned above, certain dishes do not clearly have sichuan names, but are still authentic. For instance, 'stir-fried string beans' is actually the sichuan dish of dry-fried string beans with minced pork. Very tasty.
I tried the kung pao chicken recently. The sauce was phenomenal. Anyone expecting americanized kung pao is in for a surprise. A delicious surprise!
Real (and fake) Authentic Sichuan Food in Park Slope!!
Looks like they are now on grubhub with their new menu...FYI.
Real (and fake) Authentic Sichuan Food in Park Slope!!
I know Tofu delivers to Windsor Terrace, so they might deliver to Cobble Hill.. I can confirm that they deliver via car..
Real (and fake) Authentic Sichuan Food in Park Slope!!
Well I havent been to the other Sichuan restaurants in Brooklyn (besides Metro Cafe in Sunset Park) but I have been to a number of the good ones in manhattan and queens.
The Sichuan potion of the menu at Tofu has a 'chef's special' section with several 'styles' of dishes, and their corresponding heat-level (from 1-10), such as Dry Pot Style (10), Hot Sauce Style (7), Double Cooked Style (5), Hot Pepper Style (4), Kung Pao Style (3), and Cumin Style (2). They each have different proteins you can have with them, like pork,chicken,shrimp, fish, lamb, etc. Now they have chinese characters next to each dish but I cant read them so I'm not sure what these styles, such as "dry pot style" might correspond to on another sichuan menu. However, I have tried the Double Cooked pork, it was similar to other places, with slight variation. But properly served with garlic shoots/leeks. The Dry Pot Style chicken was certainly a 10/10 for heat... great flavor as well (Spicy, tingly, and spiced), and included leeks and baby bamboo shoots (the long, thin kind). That was part of the problem with Szechuan Garden.. the twice cooked pork had no chili-bean paste in it, but was just sweet and had chili flakes in it and the typical (and unappealing) american chinese food combo of cabbage/carrot/snowpea for the veggies.. Just not authentic (or appetizing...at all).
At Tofu I also got the "hot pepper style" with 'chinese bacon.' Confusingly, this would appear on a normal sichuan menu (in english) as Cured Pork with Garlic Shoots/leeks http://www.flickr.com/photos/roboppy/5134587586/ However, this version also had hot green peppers (hence the hot pepper style, i guess). The homemade bacon was excellent.. but this dish isnt for everyone. Its salty, smoky, fatty and leek-y (and delicious)...
The cumin lamb was slightly different than i've had at other places but still delicious.
The appetizers I probably wouldnt order again. The cold cucumber dish and "spicy noodle with minced" (which i assumed to be Dan Dan Noodles) were not up to par at all. While these two classics werent good, I didnt try other classics like 'beef and tripe in chili oil,' ''wonton in chili sauce,' beef tendon in chili oil' or 'five spiced beef.' These might be good.
Then there are 23 'House Specialties" including Whole Bass in Hot Bean Sauce, Tea Smoked Duck, Szechuan Pepper Prawns, Chong Qing Chicken. Of these I've only tried the Chong Qing...not exactly as I've had it at other places,, but decent. Also they have of course Mapo Tofu, Pea Shoots with Garlic, and string beans with ground meat... Havent tried these yet.
All in all there are slight variations compared to other places, but you can tell the chef knows what he's doing (as opposed to Szechuan Garden)... I hope you all enjoy as much as I have..
Real (and fake) Authentic Sichuan Food in Park Slope!!
Tofu on 7th (between 3rd and 4th st) now has an authentic Sichuan menu. I've tried several entrees and they are excellent and definitely authentic.
Szechuan Garden (on 7th between 16th and Windsor) is new and claims to have authentic Sichuan food... but really doesnt. They even have a nice website (szechuangarden7ave.com) and a big paragraph talking about true Sichuan cuisine on their menu but the food is actually just americanized crap. No sichuan peppercorn used and everything is sweet. Very unfortunate.
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Tofu on 7th
226 7th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Szechuan Garden
463 7th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Quinessential NY food.
I would agree that Peking Duck House is actually very good. And I second prosperity dumpling. Some excellent handmade noodle hole-in-the-wall places in Chinatown...but I dont know names. I like Wing Shoon on East Broadway for a an authentic laidback, delicious dim sum experience
For Sichuan, I like Grand Sichuan at 24th and 9th... just stick to the Sichuan section. Also I've heard that Famous Szechuan at 10 Pell Street in Chinatown is good, but cant attest.
I second Katz's. A real piece of genuine NYC history...and classic Jewish fare....very rare.
Quintessential pizza...I still like Grimaldi's in Brooklyn.
Indian Food in Curry Hill perhaps (cant recommend by name).
Great Russian/Eastern-European food experience in Brighton Beach (Brooklyn) if youre willing to make the trek.
best sukiyaki nyc
Any update on this sukiyaki question?
I am looking for some in manhattan.
thanks.
Where to get Hong Shao Rou (Red-cooked pork belly)??
Correction: They do have Hong Shao Rou at Shanghai Cafe, I was wrong. That being said, the versions at the 24th and 9th and St. marks Grand Sichuans (not the chinatown branch) are much better.
Wholesale and/or Cheap Pomegranates in NYC??
Does anyone know where I can buy wholesale and/or cheap pomegranates in NYC??
Thank you very much.
Where to get Hong Shao Rou (Red-cooked pork belly)??
So for anyone who cares, I went to Shanghai Cafe...
They have Dong Po Rou, but not Hong Shao Rou.
Not sure what exactly the difference is, but they seem to be pretty similar.
The Dong Po Rou was quite delicious, I might add. Compared to Hong Shao Rou, the sauce was not as brown (or red) and the pork belly was in two very large pieces, with the skin/fat layer scored, as opposed to in small pieces.
I highly recommend it.
Thanks everyone for their help.
Dan dan mian??
The best dan dan noodles i've had in NYC were at Grand Sichuan on 24th and 9th.
I've had them at the St. Marks location as well, but i dont know if they are as good.
Not sure what the other poster was talking about, but neither version had a peanut based sauce.
Where to get Hong Shao Rou (Red-cooked pork belly)??
Thanks! I've been there but I've never seen it on the menu. Is it on there in English?
Where to get Hong Shao Rou (Red-cooked pork belly)??
I'm looking to find real authentic Hong Shao Rou anywhere in Brooklyn or Manhattan.
Are there any authentic Chinese restaurants that serve this other than the well-known Sichuan restaurants in Manhattan?
Thanks everyone for the help.
Sam
Authentic Sichuan doubanjiang (chili bean paste) in NYC?
I'm looking for real sichuan doubanjiang, imported from sichuan province.
The real stuff is supposed to use broad beans, as opposed to soy beans, which most brands use.
I've been to most of the stores in Manhattan Chinatown, and have used many brands of toban djan, of varying quality, but have yet to find the real thing.
Anyone know??
Thanks.
Vegetarian options at Grand Sichuan St. Marks
The 24th street location has a great crispy tofu dish. Not sure if they have it at the St. Marks location.
Park Slope area sushi wars
My favorite is Yamato on 7th and 1st. Great, great sushi. Really top notch.
pork belly
I have purchased pork belly at numerous Chinatown markets, including Deluxe Market. The quality is reasonably good, but I'm sure its not as good as Flying Pigs.
Another place is Han Ah Reum, the Korean supermarket on 32nd Street. They have good quality pork, but the belly is usually sliced. It may be whole too, but i'm not sure.
Bubble Tea Supplier in NYC?
Hi I am looking for a place to buy bubble tea supplies in NYC.
Specifically, I need to find a good tea blend to make Hong Kong style milk tea.
I have heard that this is simply a combination of Ceylon and Assam black teas, but this has not produced the hong kong milk tea that I am looking for.
Does anyone know of a wholesaler/ supplier who sells ingredients for Bubble/milk tea??
thanks.
Red Hot Szechuan in Park Slope closed?
The sign now says "Red Hot II" and something in Chinese. There is a grand opening sign in the window and streamers (is that what theyre called?) outside.
I dont know if its any different. My only wish would be that they now serve real Sichuan food. But I doubt that.
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Red Hot
349 7th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Citric Acid Powder?
Hi, I am looking to purchase some citric acid powder.
I have a recipe that calls for it. While I could use lemons instead, due to the amount called for, it would be much easier to use citric acid powder.
Any idea where I can purchase Citric Acid powder in Brooklyn (or Manhattan)?
Thanks alot.
Citric Acid Powder?
Hi, I am looking to purchase some citric acid powder.
I have a recipe that calls for it. While I could use lemons instead, due to the amount called for, it would be much easier to use citric acid powder.
Any idea where I can purchase Citric Acid powder in Manhattan (or Brooklyn)?
Thanks alot.
Looking for Weird Hong Kong Chips
This isnt Calbee, as in the Korean beef short ribs, is it?
Anyway, i have had Kalbi (or Galbi...or Calbee) flavored chips before, purchased at the korean supermarket on 32nd st (in Manhattan).
Probably not much help but i thought I'd add my cents.
Unique cuisines to try in Manhattan/NYC
There is really good Sichuan food in NYC. Specifically, Grand Sichuan (multiple locations).
where to buy fresh shiso leaves - preferably downtown
I'm not positive they have them, but youre best bet is probably Sunrise Mart, a Japanese supermarket. Its located at 4 Stuyvesant Street (2nd Floor), between 2nd and 3rd Ave. Right next to the St. Marks Bookstore, 1 block north of St. Marks.
