Mission Chinese Food
(Now Closed)Chinese Restaurant and Szechuan Restaurant$$$$
Two Bridges, New York
The experts at Time Out New York and Eater recommend this place
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Time Out New YorkApril 11, 2013NYers 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, 2015Mapo 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, 2017LOVED 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, 2015Danny 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, 2016Nothing 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, 2018Everything 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, 2013a 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, 2016Get 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.
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, 2017The 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, 2017Certainly 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, 2015Danny 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, 2017Polarizing 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.- Chad HornerFebruary 8, 2018too many good things to try everything in one visit. kung pao pastrami, thrice cooked bacon, salt cod fried rice, even the bread and butter!
Lori LuoJanuary 24, 2015Order 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.
Village VoiceAugust 4, 2014The 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
__TR3VJuly 12, 2013i 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!
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, 2018The 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, 2015The 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.
Allie BriskinMay 19, 2016the 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.
Valerie PetrovApril 1, 2015The 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!- Village VoiceAugust 4, 2014Cool 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
COOLHAUSJuly 15, 2012Being 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, 2015I 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!
Kevin GrantNovember 23, 2017Wowow - 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
TingNovember 22, 2015Go 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, 2015While 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!
Kristina RudicSeptember 8, 2017The 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!
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.
Micah ChilesDecember 22, 2017Consistently 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, 2018The 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..
Order the chicken wings with a Phil Khallins to cool your mouth. Tip: the lime juice will temper the spice
- AmateurConciergeApril 7, 2019Lobster fried rice, eggplant were the highlights but everything is pretty good yo. Max hipster factor
BC 😎🎶March 29, 2013The 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!
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.
Raquelle JessieMay 18, 2016This 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.
CharlottesNovember 27, 2016Everything 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!
Ryan AmbsSeptember 4, 2015This 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.- EaterJuly 10, 2013Right 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, 2013The 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- AmateurConciergeFebruary 25, 2015Sistema 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*
Sam GilDecember 22, 2016Flavors 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.
Raphael LangenscheidtSeptember 4, 2015Get 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, 2017If 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
Lisa WFebruary 20, 2013Lives 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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Mission Chinese Food
171 E Broadway (btwn Rutgers & Jefferson St)
New York, NY 10002
United States
New York, NY 10002
United States
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Fri, Sun
- 5:30 PM–Midnight
- Sat
- Noon–3:00 PM
- 5:30 PM–Midnight
(212) 432-0300
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Yes
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Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
No
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