Solid hot pot + amazing Sichuanese. De Tasty is a staple for Cornellians and Ithaca folks alike. The hot pot is comforting and consistent. The broth could be more flavorful. Garnishes (veggies, noodles, mushrooms) are a bit sparse but adequate for a small solo pot. They have a small sauce bar on the side for $2 as well.Sichuanese here is always a hit. Highly recommend the Mapo Tofu or spicy fish stew. Large family style portions that are perfect for sharing. Would recommend the entrees here over the hot pot.Prices are reasonable given the portion sizes and quality. HEADS UP: There is a 15% service charge automatically included in the check.Perfect place for large family/friend outings and cold snowy days. Will definitely be coming back ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Hot Pot
Riley Leonard
Tasty indeed! My favorite restaurant in Ithaca.
Senpai Geo
Food is delicious (id recommend the string beans) service is quick and great. Despite what the name suggests, the menu items are better than hot potI have noticed that unfortunately portions have started to decrease in size, which is what prevents me from giving this place the full 5 stars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cumin Lamb
Steven Chen
Added extra spicy to my mapo tofu by accident when requested less spice but otherwise no
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Aakash Kapoor
Food was cold, numbed mine and my friend's tongues while eating, and gave us both food poisoning the day after.Menu included a mandatory 15% service charge which feels disingenuous because people will tip after it and I don't get the point of me not being able to decide the tip amount. This in particular because the service was frosty and it felt very unwelcoming.Not happy with the food quality.Better skip and go to any other place nearby.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Carrie Deng
Food serves in a very small portion, neither in a good quality. But great in price. Veggies are saggy and not fresh, meat contains great portion of fat. Services are nearly null but interestingly, mandatorily tip you 15% without good attitude. Not recommended.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Kaitlyn
This place is so great, I had my birthday here with my family to share a big delicious hot pot and everyone had such a great time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shawn Rose
Like the dining experience but I need someone with more experience with Thai food too help pick our hot pot items. The meals alone are awesome though.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Suzanne M.
This is the only restaurant I have ever been to in the US that was exactly like being in China. The Sichuan food is super authentic and delicious. I enjoy going there periodically when I go to Ithaca.
Doudou Zhang
Pay attention guys, a tip of 15% is already included in your bill (you can barely see it though, it’s at the bottom of the receipt). This is cheating and I’d never come back again.
The hotpot is really bad. The flavor is not even as homemade.The beef and vegetables are not fresh, seasonings are lack, no service at all but takes 15% tips.The environment is also not satisfactory —not clean enough.I don’t like it at all!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Miro H.
Absolutely authentic Chinese restaurant!!! Very easy to pass by this restaurant and missed it because it locates in the basement ! This tofu casserole dish very delicious and satisfying with lots of different kind of vegetable and plenty of tofu, all the ingredients are perfectly balanced with each other , make sure to put the gravy on the rice too, highly recommend if you are vegetarian !
Ryan Chan
They serve incredible and authentic Szechuan style food with reasonable prices and large portions. Despite the restaurant's name, I'd suggest the menu dishes over the hot pot. Can't go wrong with the mapo tofu or la zi ji
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Fırat Yılmaz
It is a great taste! It has been so long that I had this tasty Kung Pao Chicken! It comes with a lunch menu of rice and soup with really good price! This will be my place for the next couple of months to try out noodles, beefs and apperatizes.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
nilka joaquin
I’ve never complained about this restaurant. The food comes out great all the time. Downside: pickup only
Solid hot pot + amazing Sichuanese. De Tasty is a staple for Cornellians and Ithaca folks alike. The hot pot is comforting and consistent. The broth could be more flavorful. Garnishes (veggies, noodles, mushrooms) are a bit sparse but adequate for a small solo pot. They have a small sauce bar on the side for $2 as well.Sichuanese here is always a hit. Highly recommend the Mapo Tofu or spicy fish stew. Large family style portions that are perfect for sharing. Would recommend the entrees here over the hot pot.Prices are reasonable given the portion sizes and quality. HEADS UP: There is a 15% service charge automatically included in the check.Perfect place for large family/friend outings and cold snowy days. Will definitely be coming back ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Hot Pot
Tasty indeed! My favorite restaurant in Ithaca.
Food is delicious (id recommend the string beans) service is quick and great. Despite what the name suggests, the menu items are better than hot potI have noticed that unfortunately portions have started to decrease in size, which is what prevents me from giving this place the full 5 stars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cumin Lamb
Added extra spicy to my mapo tofu by accident when requested less spice but otherwise no
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Food was cold, numbed mine and my friend's tongues while eating, and gave us both food poisoning the day after.Menu included a mandatory 15% service charge which feels disingenuous because people will tip after it and I don't get the point of me not being able to decide the tip amount. This in particular because the service was frosty and it felt very unwelcoming.Not happy with the food quality.Better skip and go to any other place nearby.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Food serves in a very small portion, neither in a good quality. But great in price. Veggies are saggy and not fresh, meat contains great portion of fat. Services are nearly null but interestingly, mandatorily tip you 15% without good attitude. Not recommended.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
This place is so great, I had my birthday here with my family to share a big delicious hot pot and everyone had such a great time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Like the dining experience but I need someone with more experience with Thai food too help pick our hot pot items. The meals alone are awesome though.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
This is the only restaurant I have ever been to in the US that was exactly like being in China. The Sichuan food is super authentic and delicious. I enjoy going there periodically when I go to Ithaca.
Pay attention guys, a tip of 15% is already included in your bill (you can barely see it though, it’s at the bottom of the receipt). This is cheating and I’d never come back again.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Restaurantji Recommends
The hotpot is really bad. The flavor is not even as homemade.The beef and vegetables are not fresh, seasonings are lack, no service at all but takes 15% tips.The environment is also not satisfactory —not clean enough.I don’t like it at all!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Absolutely authentic Chinese restaurant!!! Very easy to pass by this restaurant and missed it because it locates in the basement ! This tofu casserole dish very delicious and satisfying with lots of different kind of vegetable and plenty of tofu, all the ingredients are perfectly balanced with each other , make sure to put the gravy on the rice too, highly recommend if you are vegetarian !
They serve incredible and authentic Szechuan style food with reasonable prices and large portions. Despite the restaurant's name, I'd suggest the menu dishes over the hot pot. Can't go wrong with the mapo tofu or la zi ji
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
It is a great taste! It has been so long that I had this tasty Kung Pao Chicken! It comes with a lunch menu of rice and soup with really good price! This will be my place for the next couple of months to try out noodles, beefs and apperatizes.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’ve never complained about this restaurant. The food comes out great all the time. Downside: pickup only