Ordered a do beef which tastes like pork, also the veggie is not fully cooked but cost 22 dollars.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jude Jhons
A regular face at this restaurant told me to try it. Employees provided exactly the service we hoped for. The costs won't deter you from enjoying great food. They mix sweet, salty, and sour expertly. All parts of my experience were positive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Judith Kurpis
This is an incredible place! Their food was phenomenal, staff were friendly and extremely helpful, and was overall a great experience. I hope others get to experience the great food as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nadine Hotz
Best duck Szechuan I have ever eaten!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Renee I
The best experience I have had as a New Yorker . Authentic experience
Best restaurant in Chinatown. The sweet crispy beef is unbelievable
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cole Rzepka
Always 5 stars! I try to come here once a year and the food is always consistently good!!
Jacob van der Veen
Enjoyed a large birthday gathering in the upstairs dining area. My favorite dishes were the peking duck, crispy beef, spicy chilled cucumber, and shrimp with ginger sauce
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wenbin Liu
We came to Hwa Yuan for dinner and were deeply disappointed—both by the food and, more disturbingly, the service.
We ordered their signature Beijing Duck. The duck arrived with skin that was dark and lacked the glossy look of a well-prepared Peking Duck. The meat itself was quite dry, and the staff member slicing the duck left two large pieces untouched and cutting the skin into rough, uneven chunks.
The duck crepes, which should have been soft and delicate, were stiff and hard to chew—almost like they hadn’t been fully cooked. Even the rice tasted stale and too firm.
What really bothered us, however, was the service. It was blatantly unequal. We observed the waitstaff—who are all Chinese—being far more attentive and warm to non-Asian customers. Our table, made up of Chinese diners, was consistently ignored. No one checked in on us or even refilled our water until we flagged someone down to complain. It felt like we were being taken for granted simply because we’re Chinese, and that’s unacceptable—especially when we paid the same as everyone else.
This kind of discriminatory treatment has no place in any restaurant, let alone one with Hwa Yuan’s reputation. We won’t be returning.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Dena Lenard
We came for a belated Mother's Day lunch. The meat eaters and vegan all went home happy and bellies full. Highly recommend.
When you get seated they just put you in the corner and do not give you a menu. They walked away and we had to wait 5 minutes before finally flagging someone down to give us water and menus. Completely neglectful service.
Then when we ordered a duck for $90 (the most mid duck you could imagine), they tried to upsell us to get 2 ducks, and tried to lie to my face that 1 duck was not enough. I almost was deceived but ended up ordering 1 duck. Not only was 1 duck enough for 9 people, it was completely underwhelming.
The food was fine except for the duck which was bleh. I will not go back because of the terrible service. They treat you like cattle. I went here 6 years ago when they first opened and it was solid. Now, it’s not even comparable.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
KC MD
Szechuan Royalty in NYC – A Must for Spice Lovers
Hwa Yuan is hands-down a crown jewel of Szechuan cuisine in NYC. From the moment you step in, the ambiance strikes a perfect balance between elegance and tradition—and the food? Absolutely unforgettable.
The cold sesame noodles are iconic for a reason: silky, nutty, and deeply satisfying. But the real magic is in the spicy dishes—dry pot, mapo tofu, and the chili oil-drenched dumplings pack heat with depth and nuance. Every bite bursts with bold flavors and expertly layered spices. You’ll sweat, smile, and keep going back for more.
Service is professional and attentive, and the overall experience feels refined without ever being stuffy. Hwa Yuan is a masterclass in how to do Szechuan right. Worth every penny.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rob Golterman
Incredible food, really nicely done chinese staples. And our server was great at helping us pick a spread of dishes for a big group
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ä P
Food was… just edible. I honestly was a bit worried I was going to get sick eating here and felt quite sluggish the next day. Waiter and reception were a bit hostile too. Would not return.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
BuyWireless
Horrible service, horrible food. Peking duck was the worst I have ever had. For kids we got a lo mein with no protein or vegies for kids was $25. Absolute rip off, will never go again.
Ordered a do beef which tastes like pork, also the veggie is not fully cooked but cost 22 dollars.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
A regular face at this restaurant told me to try it. Employees provided exactly the service we hoped for. The costs won't deter you from enjoying great food. They mix sweet, salty, and sour expertly. All parts of my experience were positive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
This is an incredible place! Their food was phenomenal, staff were friendly and extremely helpful, and was overall a great experience. I hope others get to experience the great food as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best duck Szechuan I have ever eaten!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best experience I have had as a New Yorker . Authentic experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beijing Duck Signature, Scallion Pancake, Appetizers
Best restaurant in Chinatown. The sweet crispy beef is unbelievable
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always 5 stars! I try to come here once a year and the food is always consistently good!!
Enjoyed a large birthday gathering in the upstairs dining area. My favorite dishes were the peking duck, crispy beef, spicy chilled cucumber, and shrimp with ginger sauce
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We came to Hwa Yuan for dinner and were deeply disappointed—both by the food and, more disturbingly, the service.
We ordered their signature Beijing Duck. The duck arrived with skin that was dark and lacked the glossy look of a well-prepared Peking Duck. The meat itself was quite dry, and the staff member slicing the duck left two large pieces untouched and cutting the skin into rough, uneven chunks.
The duck crepes, which should have been soft and delicate, were stiff and hard to chew—almost like they hadn’t been fully cooked. Even the rice tasted stale and too firm.
What really bothered us, however, was the service. It was blatantly unequal. We observed the waitstaff—who are all Chinese—being far more attentive and warm to non-Asian customers. Our table, made up of Chinese diners, was consistently ignored. No one checked in on us or even refilled our water until we flagged someone down to complain. It felt like we were being taken for granted simply because we’re Chinese, and that’s unacceptable—especially when we paid the same as everyone else.
This kind of discriminatory treatment has no place in any restaurant, let alone one with Hwa Yuan’s reputation. We won’t be returning.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
We came for a belated Mother's Day lunch. The meat eaters and vegan all went home happy and bellies full. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
When you get seated they just put you in the corner and do not give you a menu. They walked away and we had to wait 5 minutes before finally flagging someone down to give us water and menus. Completely neglectful service.
Then when we ordered a duck for $90 (the most mid duck you could imagine), they tried to upsell us to get 2 ducks, and tried to lie to my face that 1 duck was not enough. I almost was deceived but ended up ordering 1 duck. Not only was 1 duck enough for 9 people, it was completely underwhelming.
The food was fine except for the duck which was bleh. I will not go back because of the terrible service. They treat you like cattle. I went here 6 years ago when they first opened and it was solid. Now, it’s not even comparable.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Szechuan Royalty in NYC – A Must for Spice Lovers
Hwa Yuan is hands-down a crown jewel of Szechuan cuisine in NYC. From the moment you step in, the ambiance strikes a perfect balance between elegance and tradition—and the food? Absolutely unforgettable.
The cold sesame noodles are iconic for a reason: silky, nutty, and deeply satisfying. But the real magic is in the spicy dishes—dry pot, mapo tofu, and the chili oil-drenched dumplings pack heat with depth and nuance. Every bite bursts with bold flavors and expertly layered spices. You’ll sweat, smile, and keep going back for more.
Service is professional and attentive, and the overall experience feels refined without ever being stuffy. Hwa Yuan is a masterclass in how to do Szechuan right. Worth every penny.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Incredible food, really nicely done chinese staples. And our server was great at helping us pick a spread of dishes for a big group
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was… just edible. I honestly was a bit worried I was going to get sick eating here and felt quite sluggish the next day. Waiter and reception were a bit hostile too. Would not return.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Horrible service, horrible food. Peking duck was the worst I have ever had. For kids we got a lo mein with no protein or vegies for kids was $25. Absolute rip off, will never go again.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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