Best Date Night Magic Chinese Restaurants in Long Island City-Hunters Point
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Hupo
Only Michelin Bib Gourmand Sichuan restaurant in Long Island City with authentic mala heat profiles
Notable Picks
#1
Hupo
8.8
Michelin Bib Gourmand-recognized Sichuan destination where sizzling woks produce mapo tofu crowned with ground peppercorns and cumin lamb with proper numbing heat. The sleek space with hardwood floors and hanging lanterns attracts locals seeking Flushing-quality cooking without the commute.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mapo Tofu with Ground Sichuan Peppercorn, Cumin Lamb, Chengdu Cold Noodles
What makes it special: Only Michelin Bib Gourmand Sichuan restaurant in Long Island City with authentic mala heat profiles
8.5
Upscale Hunan-Sichuan restaurant adjacent to the Aloft Hotel featuring handcrafted Baijiu cocktails and dishes like Century Egg Claypot and Chairman's Braised Pork with quail eggs. The elegant interior with modern Chinese aesthetics creates a sophisticated dining atmosphere.
Must-Try Dishes:
Century Egg Claypot, Chairman's Braised Pork, Changsha Spiced Chicken with Pineapple
What makes it special: Only restaurant in LIC offering Baijiu-infused craft cocktails alongside authentic Hunan cuisine
#3
Han Dynasty
8.2
The Philadelphia-born Sichuan favorite brings its numbered heat-level system to a converted warehouse space in Hunters Point. Dan dan noodles remain the signature, while dry pepper chicken and cumin beef showcase the kitchen's mastery of authentic Sichuan spice balance.
Must-Try Dishes:
Dan Dan Noodles, Dry Pepper Style Chicken, Cumin Style Beef
What makes it special: Sichuan pioneer since 2007 with numbered heat levels and private dining rooms
#4
Chairman Sun
8.1
A Sichuan-forward dining room where dim-sum-style staples (especially soup dumplings and wontons) play well as the opening act before bigger, bolder mains. The move is to treat it like a paced meal—start with two small plates, then commit to one signature stir-fry so the table doesn’t sprawl into heat-and-oil overload.
Must-Try Dishes:
Soup dumplings, Chili oil wontons, Twice-cooked pork
What makes it special: Sichuan mains backed by a legit dim-sum starter lane.
#5
Jing Li
8
Modern Chinese fusion blending Szechuan, Shanghai, and Cantonese cuisines in an atmospheric space with traditional decor and QR code ordering. The $33 four-course dinner menu offers exceptional value with standout dishes like Mala Dry Pot and Wagyu beef egg rolls.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mala Dry Pot, Mongolian Jue Jue Pot, Dan Dan Noodles
What makes it special: Multi-regional Chinese fusion with exceptional $33 four-course prix fixe dinner
Worthy Picks
7.8
Chengdu-born hot pot chain brings bubbling beef tallow broths to a modern 3,000 sq ft space near Queens Plaza with private dining rooms for groups. iPad ordering simplifies the all-you-can-eat experience featuring premium meats, fresh vegetables, and a creative DIY sauce bar.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy Beef Tallow Hot Pot Broth, Premium Sliced Beef, Handmade Meatballs
What makes it special: Global Sichuan hot pot chain with beef tallow broth and private party rooms