Shan

Chinese restaurant · Gowanus Heights

Shan

Chinese restaurant · Gowanus Heights

191 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Highlights

Shan is a stylish Chinese spot near Barclays Center, dishing up authentic Sichuan favorites in a cozy atmosphere with top-notch service and crafted cocktails.

191 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Get directions

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@infatuation

"Shan is, by far, your best option for Chinese delivery in Cobble Hill. The shredded duck fried rice and green peppercorn fish are some of our favorite things to eat in front of the TV. But you can also have a fancy date night-in, with lobster mapo and black pepper wagyu. Pick-up and delivery are both available on their website, with a small discount if you get a pick-up order of $40 or more. " - neha talreja, bryan kim, hannah albertine

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@infatuation

"Sure, you can get yourself a quality bowl of mapo tofu at a lot of the places on this list. But have you ever had yours with a lobster tail on top? Shan is one of the few Sichuan options in Cobble Hill, and they make it count. Lobster mapo, black pepper wagyu, black truffle soup dumplings can all take date night up a notch. Try and sit at one of the tables across from the bar, where you can get a view of the glowing Siguniang Mountains mural behind the bartender. " - neha talreja, hannah albertine, diana kuan

The Best Sichuan Restaurants In NYC

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@infatuation

"Cobble Hill isn’t exactly known for its Sichuan food, but you can get a proper, fiery bowl of mapo tofu at Shan. They’ve got those creamy dan dan noodles we all want in our takeout rotation, plus some flashier dishes worth changing out of your sweatpants for, like black truffle soup dumplings and spicy whole crabs. Try and snag one of the tables across from the bar, where you can get a view of the Mount Gongga mural glowing behind the bartender." - willa moore, molly fitzpatrick, bryan kim, neha talreja, will hartman

The 17 Best Restaurants In Cobble Hill

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@infatuation

"Cobble Hill isn’t exactly known for its Sichuan food, but the folks behind Shan are great ambassadors for the cuisine. You can go casual or fancy with your food here. We usually save the shredded duck fried rice and green peppercorn fish for take-home meals in our sweatpants. Eating inside the restaurant itself—with its deep blue color scheme and soft pendant lamp lighting—feels a touch more formal, and you should order accordingly. Their lobster mapo, black pepper wagyu, and black truffle soup dumplings can all take date night up a notch. Try and sit at one of the tables across from the bar, where you can get a view of the Mount Gongga mural glowing behind the bartender. photo credit: Kevin Li" - Neha Talreja

Shan Review - Cobble Hill - New York - The Infatuation

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Nicole Kim

Google

Went to celebrate lunar new year and opted for the restaurant week menu for dinner. For $60, it’s an amazing deal. So much food which also comes with two alcohol beverages. I ordered an extra cocktail, nutty fashioned, which was delicious. Everything we ordered was tasty. This restaurant was really busy and totally understand that there were times where dishes were missing or came out really late, esp given it was lunar new year. The server was the friendliest person and was so positive the entire night. It was a long dinner that lasted close to 3 hours but was so worth it. Definitely recommend their Szechuan dishes and soup dumplings!

David Lee

Google

We went here for dinner. It was very busy, so we sat at the bar. The layout is a typical NYC street restaurant. The food was awesome, as well as the services. We truly enjoyed our dining experience there. The waiters and waitresses seem all in their 20s, very enthusiastic on what they do and very friendly, always with a smile! The dishes are more on the Sichuan style but they all spoke Cantonese and Mandarin. They are a creative set of drinks, a bit pricy but perhaps normal in NYC. We ordered a shrimp dish and the waiter considerately asked us if we prefer to peel the shrimp shells off before cook them. We really appreciate it. The spicy chicken was also really good. Highly recommended!

StewartGerard

Google

I thought I had found all of the semi upscale crazy delish tasty Szechuan Chinese places in the city. I was wrong. Shan is out of Control good, the dumplings and mapo tofu I had were stellar, excellent spice flavors and ingredients that just were made with love and attention. I dare say this place has eclipsed cafe china and birds of a feather. It’s that good! I stumbled in randomly before a meeting on a Sunday, sat at the bar left happy and full. Will return 7 stars!

Olga Egorova

Google

Came here for Restaurant Week - what a perfectly balanced and rich menu (pre-fix menu also includes a glass of wine and a cocktail). We had XO Sauce Oyster Mushroom and Fresh Squid w/Garlic and Chili Oil for appetizer (very flavorful); perfectly tender and juicy Pork Soup Dumplings (black truffle and pork roe); Lychee Kung Pao Crispy Pork and Braised Beef w/Abalone in Tomato Sauce for entrée (hearty portions and great taste); Sweet & Sour Cabbage and Snow Pea Shoots w/Garlic for vegetable (the best part of the meal! fresh, yummy and such a symphony of tastes!) and Yuzu Coconut Cotta and Osmanthus Ice Jelly for dessert (just the right amount of sweetness and fun texture!) - everything was up to par! Service was very delicate and attentive, and the whole atmosphere quite nice. I’ll definitely be coming back to explore more of Szechuan cuisine.

Avery Chen

Google

Today I was feeling Chinese food then I found this online but here's what I thought about it. So my friend and I went and we got The kung Pao chicken, scallion pancakes,wontons and broth, pork pot stickers Xiao long bao and rice. I'm gonna start off with the best, so my favorite was the Scallion pancakes, they tasted like traditional Chinese scallion pancakes, they were flakey not fried too much and not oily so overall I give them a 9/10. Now the pork potstickers they were basically like regular gaozi they were pretty good so I give them a 7/10 not the best but not the worst. Then the wontons and broth, in my opinion they could be more flavorful for my taste but it tastes much like traditional wontons in soup so I give it a 7.5/10. Now the Xiao Long Bao, they were honestly pretty good they were pretty flavorful with the sauce they give and overall a solid 8/10 . The rice was a bit dry and I had to add water to it due to the dryness so that was a 5.2/10 for me. And lastly one of their most popular mains the item that determined this rating, The infamous Kung Pao Chicken, honestly they were very disappointing, they were a popular item so I had my hopes up but they were soon brought way down, I thought they would be flavorful and actually tasting like chicken but they were not flavorful, doughy (they added way too much cornstarch) and overall not the best so honestly it's a 2/10. So overall I was a little mean but this does not deserve a 5 star rating (in my opinion) and I hope this helped you decide if you wanted to come or not.

Su Guan

Google

Shan was a very cute and quaint restaurant. The moment we walked into the restaurant, we were greeted with a mouthwatering fragrance of Chinese food. The staff were very nice and welcoming! The level of service here was top-notch, we didn’t even have to ask the staff to refill our water - the moment our water was running low, the staff came and replaced the water jug! The soup dumplings were soo good! The dumpling wrappers were handmade and thin, showcasing the expertise of their chefs in the back. The soup and the filling were so flavorful that I did not need much vinegar at all! The spicy cumin lamb was quite spicy - a little too spicy for my tastebuds, but it smelled incredible! If you have a low spice tolerance, I would avoid this dish or ask for less spice. The stringbeans were so delicious! We demolished the plate of stringbeans. It was so flavorful and full of umami! The taste was so addicting and we couldn’t help ourselves from eating more and more! The beef noodle soup was really tender and warms you right up, with just the right amount of spice. The desserts were so delicious as well! I personally loved the ice lychee jelly! It was not too sweet and the foam on top reminded me of a very light icecream! The rice cakes were yummy as well - but they tend to stick to your teeth, so just a word of caution there! Overall, the experience here was great! It would be a cute spot to bring someone on a date!

Hsin Yi Wei

Google

We visited Shan when we were in the neighborhood and appealed by its great reviews. The decor was brilliant and elegant with cozy ambiance and wide-spaced seating so it’s perfect for families dining with little ones. Their service is friendly and welcoming. It’s really delicious and authentic with delicate flavors and plating. My daughter was so into their sweet & sour ribs and almost had them all by herself. Our favorite was the lobster which was chewy with appetizing sauce. My roommate also loved their Kung Pao Black Pepper Waygu, it’s soft and flavorful.

Elena Ho

Google

Shan by Barclays Center offers authentic Szechuan cuisine in a contemporary style and setting. Inside this beautifully decorated restaurant has some delicious food and amazing crafted cocktails. Kevin’s impeccable service truly made it a fantastic experience. He recommended a couple cocktails including a seasonal Mango Whisper which tastes like mango ice cream with a kick. Mix up the sweet and spicy udon while enjoy a perfectly made chicken with Szechuan pepper sauce. Pick a soup and entrees then you almost have a perfect meal. What’s missing? Complete your meal with some modern and traditional desserts! Now that’s a perfect meal. Log onto OpenTable and make a reservation now!