Szechuan Opera
Flushing-Willets Point, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Szechuan Opera is worth considering when the priority is a flexible Flushing meal with late hours, not a formal destination booking. The main appeal is convenience: daily service from late morning to midnight makes it easier for groups and later dinners than tighter-format restaurants. For a clearer price signal or more defined format, compare it with nearby Chinese peers first.
About Szechuan Opera
Should you book Szechuan Opera? Consider it when you need a New York City venue with a casual dress code and a broad daily operating window. Use the confirmed hours and dress code to decide whether it fits your plan.
Use it when the plan needs flexibility, not ceremony
The clearest advantage is timing. Szechuan Opera is listed as open from 11:30 AM to 12 AM every day, which gives it a wide window for planning compared with venues that publish narrower hours.
The tradeoff is that menu structure, cuisine specifics, pricing, booking method, service format, and special-occasion features are not described here. If the night depends on a known price tier, a documented format, or highly specific menu expectations, confirm those details directly before committing.
Regulars should think in terms of occasion fit
For someone deciding whether to return, the most grounded question is simple: do the confirmed hours and casual dress code fit the night? Szechuan Opera is easiest to evaluate as a flexible New York City option with daily hours from 11:30 AM to 12 AM.
Service expectations should follow that same logic. Without information on tasting menus, counter seating, awards, chef details, drinks, delivery, takeout, or dietary accommodations, do not plan around those assumptions. Plan around what is confirmed: casual dress and broad daily hours.
Quick reference: choose Szechuan Opera when its New York City location, casual dress code, and 11:30 AM to 12 AM daily hours fit your schedule; confirm any menu, price, reservation, or service details directly.
Planning details
- Location
- 39-16 Prince St g01, Flushing, NY 11354
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- opentable.com/restaurant/profile/1462708
- Phone
- +13475886999
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Szechuan Opera reads as a neighborhood destination rooted in regional Sichuan tradition. The write‑up places it squarely within Flushing’s dense dining corridor, where ingredient access and technical depth matter, and it deliberately invokes Sichuan opera to frame the meal as part of a broader cultural practice. The restaurant retains the energetic, destination‑style feel of the block while leaning on classic Sichuan hallmarks — málà spice, fermented and braised elements — so the experience feels both grounded in tradition and immediate: a working, food‑forward spot rather than a staged performance venue.
Best For
This is a good pick for diners seeking concentrated Sichuan flavors and for groups who want to share bold, málà‑driven plates. The kitchen’s emphasis on regional technique and classics like Mapo Tofu, Dan Dan Noodles and Kung Pao Chicken makes the restaurant well suited to adventurous palates and communal meals. Given the Flushing context and the restaurant’s role as a neighborhood destination, evenings—when the corridor is most active—are particularly lively and rewarding for those who relish assertive spice profiles and varied, shareable dishes.
Ordering Tips
Treat a visit to Szechuan Opera like a true Flushing outing: be flexible and patient. The description notes that mid‑tier Sichuan houses in the neighborhood typically run on walk‑in or same‑day reservation patterns rather than formal advance bookings, so allow for possible waits and aim for off‑peak hours if you want a quicker table. Come with companions to sample multiple dishes—Mapo Tofu, Dan Dan Noodles and Kung Pao Chicken are signature plates—and be prepared for assertive málà flavors; sharing lets you taste a range of preparations without overcommitting to one spice level.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and vibrant ambiance with exciting, bold flavors complementing the lively atmosphere.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Mapo Tofu
- Kung Pao Chicken
- Dan Dan Noodles
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 39-16 Prince St g01, Flushing, NY 11354
Planning details
Location
39-16 Prince St g01, Flushing, NY 11354 · Directions
Also consider
If you cannot get the plan to work here
Try Asian Jewel Seafood Restaurant for a more structured Chinese group meal with a listed $$ price tier. For a faster option, Lanzhou Handmade Noodle is the cleaner backup when the group wants something simpler and less occasion-driven.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Flushing and nearby Queens
Szechuan Opera is the easier choice when the group wants a sit-down meal with broad timing and no obvious ceremony. Asian Jewel Seafood Restaurant is the clearer pick for a larger Chinese meal where the $$ price signal and banquet-style expectation help with planning. Choose Asian Jewel when the occasion needs a more defined room; choose Szechuan Opera when timing flexibility matters more.
Chongqing Lao Zao is the better cross-shop if the group specifically wants a Chinese meal built around a more defined format. Maxi's Noodle and Lanzhou Handmade Noodle make more sense for a quicker, noodle-focused stop rather than a longer table meal. If the plan is casual and fast, those two are easier decisions.
Birria Landia is not a cuisine match, but it is a useful value comparison for Queens diners who care more about a quick, low-friction meal than a seated restaurant experience. Pick Birria Landia for a tighter, street-food-style plan; pick Szechuan Opera when the group wants to sit down and keep the evening open-ended.
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Compare Szechuan Opera
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Szechuan Opera | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| Maxi's Noodle | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| Chongqing Lao Zao | New York City | Chinese | , | 2025 New York Times Best Restaurants in New York City |
| Birria Landia | New York City | Mexican | , | 2026 New York Times Best Restaurants in New York City · #742026 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Recommended2025 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #3832025 New York Times Best Restaurants in New York City2024 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #240 |
| Asian Jewel Seafood Restaurant | New York City | Chinese | $$ | No published awards |
| Lanzhou Handmade Noodle | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Szechuan Opera?
Dress is casual. Szechuan Opera is in New York City, and its hours run from 11:30 AM to 12 AM every day.
What should a first-timer know about Szechuan Opera?
The most useful details are practical: Szechuan Opera is in New York City, has a casual dress code, and is listed as open daily from 11:30 AM to 12 AM. Menu, pricing, and service-format details are not provided here.
How far ahead should I book Szechuan Opera?
Is lunch or dinner better at Szechuan Opera?
The hours are 11:30 AM to 12 AM every day, so use that operating window and confirm current service details directly.
Is Szechuan Opera good for a special occasion?
It has a casual dress code and broad daily hours, but you should confirm menu, booking, and service expectations directly if the occasion depends on specific details.
