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“‘Chelsea is a vibrant neighborhood that has always been a destination for great restaurants, so this is a great place for this operator (who currently has successful restaurants in other parts of NY) to open these new places,' Yablon said in an email. ”
by Julian Nazar / Jul 5, 2024
“Sometimes you can hear the sound of sizzling woks in the kitchen of this Sichuan dining venture. It’s a good omen in Long Island City, which isn’t known for its Asian cuisine but may be soon, thanks to Hupo. The sleek space is narrow and long, with dark hardwood floors and lofty ceilings.”
by Michelin / From 2021-2023
"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. 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."
by Neha Talreja / May 21, 2024
"That’s exactly what Chef Yong has accomplished at Shan, where he signed on as the Executive Chef in 2022. Each dish is infused with his traditional Szechuan roots and heightened by his international influences. Among the many Szechuan restaurants in NYC, he has ensured that Shan stands out from the crowd."
by Akceylan / September 25, 2023
"Shan features authentic Szechuan food and a casual bar in a comfortably stylish space in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn. The environment is warm and comfortable, and the menu is rich and diverse—from classic mapo tofu, Chongqing spicy chicken, and lamb dry pot to various handmade dumplings, wontons, and pot stickers. The beverage selection is equally impressive, featuring craft cocktails, selected wines, beer, and spirits."
by Nyctourism
“If you’re looking to eat Chinese food in LIC, Hupo is the best option we’ve tried by far. Turn your random Tuesday night into a party here, even if the guest list is limited to you and some Chengdu cold noodles. (It's an exclusive party.) We can’t think of any other restaurant in the Long Island City or Astoria serving Szechuan food that tastes like what you’d find in Flushing or Lower Manhattan. To see what we mean, try the mapo tofu, which stands out partly because of its accessories. ”
By Hannah Albertine / January 13, 2022
“An Understanding of Millennial Asian Taste, at Hupo The Sichuanese restaurant in Long Island City offers drink specialties including brown-sugar milk tea and an Uji-matcha latte, as well as such solid culinary standbys as Chongqing roasted fish and braised-beef noodle soup. ”
By Jiayang Fan / January 7, 2022
“Szechuan cuisine is "Chinese people's most beloved style of cooking," according to Hupo. This Long Island City restaurant is dedicated to presenting Szechuan food in a contemporary way, while maintaining traditional virtues, too.”
by Nyctourism
“‘Ao Hospitality, known for its restaurants Hupo, Shan, and Fleur, has signed a 3,214-square-foot lease at the Refinery at Domino, a waterfront development in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The company specializes in Szechuan, Shanghai, Korean, and Japanese cuisine.”
by Mark Hallum / September 18, 2024