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Mission Chinese Food

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Chinese Restaurant and Szechuan Restaurant$$$$

Two Bridges, New York

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Mission Chinese Food

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Time Out New YorkApril 11, 2013
NYers keep turning out in droves at this nondescript storefront, dabbing their sweat-beaded brows & fanning their overheated mouths for relief from chili-oil-soaked peanut noodles & peppered pickles. Read more
Nick AndlingerJuly 1, 2015
Mapo and kale were highlights. Wings were super hot and delicious. Make sure to get the cod rice. The Phil Collins was an awesome cocktail.
Alex RobertsonAugust 23, 2017
LOVED the chongqing chicken wings, beef and broccoli, and salt cod fried rice. red cabbage salad and green tea noodles and celery dish also great. didn't love the mapo tofu. Aces all around
Noah WeissJanuary 17, 2015
Danny Bowien's comeback in huge new renovated location that feels like an LES lounge, an awesome Asian-y cocktail menu, and the same great spicy food: Mapo tofu, thrice cooked bacon, Kung Pao pastrami
Ranu RajkarnikarApril 23, 2016
Nothing like that Szechuan peppercorn. Wings, whole fish, kung pao pastrami, fried rice and the tartare. Can't go wrong with their unique cocktails. Bonus: they take reservations! Go w/ a group!
Anna BrownSeptember 23, 2018
Everything I had was very tasty. The menu is quite interesting to say the least. I’m not a huge fan of Chinese food, but this place is great. Get the wings, brisket and fried rice with chips.
naveenJune 10, 2013
a michelada, the thrice-cooked bacon, the chongqing chili chicken wings, the salt cod fried rice and, like, lots & lots of beer. use one napkin for your hands and the other for when your eyes tear up.
Kayleigh HarringtonJuly 18, 2016
Get the thrice cooked bacon, beef jerky fried rice, and T3 (with or without rum). Great Saturday night crowd. We took a seat at the bar downstairs and accidentally crashed a major celeb group dinner.
Emily WilsonMarch 20, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Start with a Phil khallins or two, get the super flavorful chicken wings (if you can handle spice), green tea noodles, beef jerky fried rice, and really anything else. Move on to beer halfway through.
Behrad EatsNovember 13, 2017
The notorious CHONGQING CHICKEN WINGS with their addictive spice levels and mouth-numbing sensation will keeps you eating more no matter how much pain you're in!
Morgan McKeeSeptember 25, 2017
Certainly a scene, but a pretty good one. Take note of spicy labeling... they're not lying! Try a bit of everything, rice, noodle and meat dishes are a must. Kung Pao Pastrami is a must.
Serious EatsFebruary 10, 2015
Danny Bowien's gonzo Chinese cooking is more refined and smart than it used to be. The new dining room is also gorgeous, with red banquets lending an old New York feel.
Vincent VainiusJune 19, 2017
Polarizing place, some people love it some people hate it. I love it. The flavors are way more authentic than 95% of the Szechuan spots in NY. Can't go wrong with wings, beans, peanut noodles, clams.
Lori LuoJanuary 24, 2015
Order the excellent Spicy Chicken Wings as a starter, and the Cumin Lamb Ribs as a main. Skip the overly-sauced Mapo Tofu and the bizarre Squid Ink Peanut Noodles.
__TR3VJuly 12, 2013
i don't eat red meat or pork but was still able to have a very fulfilling (& spicy) meal. High energy level. Staff is great. The fried rice was the best I've ever tasted. Drinks? Get the re-animator!
Village VoiceAugust 4, 2014
The chef is constantly tinkering with the menu, so who knows what you'll find when you drop by. The subterranean, pink-lit dining room is playful, but none too comfy. Go at lunch to avoid the crowds. Read more
Chad HornerFebruary 8, 2018
too many good things to try everything in one visit. kung pao pastrami, thrice cooked bacon, salt cod fried rice, even the bread and butter!
EaterSeptember 8, 2016
Mission Chinese accepts reservations for large parties through the Reserve app. Parties starting at eight guests are required to pre-select a menu before their dinner, or they can leave it up to chef. Read more
EaterSeptember 12, 2017
At Mission Chinese Food, eating Chonqing chicken wings, dusted with sugar and electric-powered Sichuan peppercorns, is the gustatory equivalent of French kissing a taser. Read more
emily chenApril 10, 2015
Been here 5+ times
way better than the old location. order the tasting menu - the 3x cooked bacon, the wings, the green tea noodles! don't forget to check out the bar downstairs. love the vibe - hit up 169 bar after.
Time Out New YorkJanuary 25, 2018
The real party here is upstairs. A lively mix of diners spinning lazy Susans loaded with pork cheeks and turnip cakes while golden-age hip-hop pumps through the room. Read more
AmateurConciergeJanuary 23, 2015
The MC crew has settled into their new space nicely and the cocktails (Tso's!) are a nice addition. Lobster on the fried rice is generous, chicken mango salad is refreshing, wings are a highlight.
Valerie PetrovApril 1, 2015
The turnip cake appetizer was great! The fried chicken was excellent and I wish I could eat the cumin lamb tibs every hour on the hour. Fall of the bone and melt in your mouth greatness!
Allie BriskinMay 19, 2016
the beef jerky fried rice and the brisket were amazing spice-free dishes. but you know you're going to get the spicy fried chicken....just to say you tried it.
Village VoiceAugust 4, 2014
Cool the burn with a nifty version of chilled Japanese soba, which ramps up the traditional austere presentation with a very Southwestern (American, that is) green chile sauce. Read more
Kevin GrantNovember 23, 2017
Wowow - fusion Sichuan food. I've been a few times and it's varying degrees of spicy, salty, and sichuan-peppercorny. Chicken wings, kung pao pastrami, and cut the spice with green tea noodles
COOLHAUSJuly 15, 2012
Being Cali transplants, we could not be happier when our fav chinese joint decided to join us on the East Coast! EVERYTHING is delicious, but you'll always find the thrice cooked bacon on our table!
JwowFebruary 27, 2015
I can not recommend the chewy green tea noodles, Napa cabbage and salt and pepper lamb tips enough! Every drink was killer, I recommend the Phil Collins. We had no trouble cleaning our plates!
TingNovember 22, 2015
Go with a group so that you can order the large platters. Reserve app lets you book reservations for small fee. Don't miss the koji fried chicken, salt cod fried rice and napa cabbage.
Mike McBryanMarch 3, 2015
While the tasting menu looks tempting, I can't imagine finishing it. We got the Tiger Salad, Rice Cakes, Kung Pao Pastrami and the Beggars duck for four and it was more than enough - all awesome!
FacePaulm RevereMarch 9, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Pork jowls, cumin lamb, pig ears with potato salad and the dinner-only Polynesian pork ribs are all great. Salt cod fried rice is essential. Come during lunch! Little to no wait.
Kristina RudicSeptember 8, 2017
The chicken wings are ACTUALLY spicy but trick is to order them with everything and let them get cold and eat them at the end. They're completely worth the wait!
Micah ChilesDecember 22, 2017
Consistently the best and gets better with age. The wings have serious heat that makes you come back for more. Kung pao pastrami is also killer
Alexandre MunhozJuly 21, 2018
The brisket and greens are insanely good as well as the rice with mushrooms. The noodles are crazy hot - just order if you can handle it. Also, this is a place to share food so don’t go there alone..
EaterApril 6, 2016
Chef/proprietor Danny Bowien and executive chef Angela Dimayuga have added a raw bar, two generous family-style set menus, and showstoppers like duck baked in clay. Read more
MunchiesMay 11, 2015
Josefina's House Special Chicken is a riff on the Filipino version of pollo relleno. It's stuffed with pork, eggs, Parmesan, butter, olives, raisins, and pickles before being roasted. Read more
Sarah SheldonMay 29, 2017
Been here 10+ times
Order the chicken wings with a Phil Khallins to cool your mouth. Tip: the lime juice will temper the spice
AmateurConciergeApril 7, 2019
Lobster fried rice, eggplant were the highlights but everything is pretty good yo. Max hipster factor
BC 😎🎶March 29, 2013
The most flavorful and delicious "Chinese food" I have ever eaten! If you go early enough (late lunch time) you won't have to wait too long. The ambiance is chill yet fun. Can't wait to go back!
Sandra RubinchikMay 8, 2015
Been here 5+ times
I know it's tempting to go straight for the kung pao pastrami, but the chef's special brisket is truly an honorable tribute to the cows that gave their lives for your dinner.
CharlottesNovember 27, 2016
Everything is good here! Seriously this place checks every box for me, from Asian inspired cocktails to lip tingling chicken wings to incredible kitsch oriental aesthetic. Love it!
Raquelle JessieMay 18, 2016
This place is a 10/10. Get the fried chicken, insanely spicy wings (next time I'd do with bread service), egg roll,pork cheek, & the star of the show BEEF JERKY FRIED RICE. UNREAL.
Ryan AmbsSeptember 4, 2015
This place is amazing and the menu is deep. The spicy peanut noodles were fantastic as was the thrice cooked bacon. Wings are more of an experience than an edible, enjoyable dish.
AmateurConciergeFebruary 25, 2015
Sistema suggests: beef tartare, raw scallops, green tea noodles, black truffle and ham soup*, lamb soup, clams in black bean sauce, pork cheeks, oat noodles*, beggars duck*
EaterJuly 10, 2013
Right now, the menu is full of "greatest hit" dishes like the Kung Pao pastrami and the salt cod fried rice, as well as brand new Bowien creations. [Eater 38 Member]
Pam LinSeptember 13, 2013
The thrice cooked bacon, cold kale salad, and salt cod fried rice were delicious. the chicken wings which are highly praised are also explosively spicy. I lost feeling in my mouth for a good 15 min
Raphael LangenscheidtSeptember 4, 2015
Get the peanut noodles and the triple cooked bacon. The salt cod rice was 'meh' and the chicken wings - albeit delicious - were too spicy for my German tastebuds to do their work. Lots of beer needed.
Alex TsuMay 23, 2017
If you were coming here expecting authentic food, you're in for a surprise. Mission perfects a unique cuisine by introducing bits of Western food into standard Chinese dishes. Kung pao pastrami
Sam GilDecember 22, 2016
Flavors are great but more enjoyable for the uniqueness, cocktails are a good example. The spice on the wings is crazy, super fun. All the dishes we got were great.
Lisa WFebruary 20, 2013
Lives up to the hype. Crazy hot and flavorful chicken wings. Salt cod fried rice was best I've ever had. The seasoning is perfect, drinks are great too. Twin Peaks bathroom is perfect as well.

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