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Alley 41 蜀巷

Name: Alley 41 蜀巷
Address: 136-45 41st Ave, Flushing, NY, 11355, US
Telephone: (718) 353-3608
Price range: moderate

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Alley 41 蜀巷 is one of the best chinese restaurants in New York for group dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Flushing.

Editorial review•Jan 13, 2026

Alley 41 sits on a side street off Flushing's Main Street by design — the owner modeled the space on the narrow lanes of his Sichuan hometown, and that intention carries through into the architecture. Designer Eddy Tao reportedly divided the room into a front lane, an atrium, and a backyard section, working with distressed carved glass, cement brick, and black iron to produce something that reads as specifically Chinese rather than generically evocative of it. The kitchen operates with the same kind of specificity: the chef, a Sichuan native with more than four decades of experience and training under master chef Wu Changming, is said to source roughly 80 percent of his ingredients directly from the province. That sourcing commitment is the clearest signal of what kind of restaurant this is — one cooking for people who know the difference, not for people who need reassurance. The three dishes that define the menu here are the Mapo Tofu, the Sizzling Beef with Cumin, and the Sweet and Spicy Noodles, known in Mandarin as Tian Shui Mian. The Mapo Tofu is consistently described as a benchmark version — built on chili bean paste and Sichuan pepper in proportions that diners note feel uncompromised. The Sizzling Beef with Cumin draws comparisons to Xi'an street-food tradition rather than the milder regional interpretations common elsewhere in the borough. The Tian Shui Mian — thick noodles dressed in a sauce that reportedly balances sweetness against fermented heat — is the order regulars point to first, and it's worth treating as the table's opening move rather than an afterthought. Alley 41 sits at a mid-range price point where a full table of four eats substantively without strain. Weeknights are the better bet if the backyard section matters to you — it's quieter and worth requesting. The through-line across what the kitchen is known for is that the spicier, more Sichuan-forward choices are where the cooking is least diluted; that's where to focus the order.

Marcus Chen, Senior Restaurant Critic

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Rating (Google) 9.2

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Flushing · 136-45 41st Ave, Flushing, NY 11355, USA

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moderate

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9.2 from 832 reviews

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(718) 353-3608

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Alley 41 蜀巷 is a strong chinese option in Flushing in New York when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. If Unable to extract signature dishes is your kind of order, that is a good sign. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 832 Google reviews.

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9.2 from 832 Google reviews

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group dinner and Flushing feast

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Chinese in Flushing

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moderate

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Flushing feast group dinner lunch destination dumplings noodles

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Google rating: 9.2 from 832 reviews

Price point: moderate

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Address: 136-45 41st Ave, Flushing, NY 11355, USA
Phone: (718) 353-3608
Price: moderate
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Google rating: 9.2 (832 reviews)
Cuisine: Chinese
Neighborhood: Flushing

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What cuisine does Alley 41 蜀巷 serve?

Alley 41 蜀巷 is a Chinese restaurant located in Flushing, New York. Alley 41 sits on a side street off Flushing's Main Street by design — the owner modeled the space on the narrow lanes of his Sichuan hometown, and that intention carries through into the architecture.

What is Alley 41 蜀巷 best for?

Alley 41 蜀巷 is best for flushing feast, group dinner, lunch, destination, dumplings, noodles. Alley 41 蜀巷 is a strong chinese option in Flushing in New York when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. If Unable to extract signature dishes is your kind of order, that is a good sign. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 832 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Alley 41 蜀巷?

Alley 41 蜀巷 is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.2 from 832 reviews

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Start with Unable to extract signature dishes, Mapo Tofu, Sizzling Beef with Cumin and Sweet and Spicy Noodles (Tian Shui Mian). These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Alley 41 蜀巷 worth visiting?

Alley 41 蜀巷 holds a 9.2 Google rating from 832 reviews. Alley 41 蜀巷 is a strong chinese option in Flushing in New York when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. If Unable to extract signature dishes is your kind of order, that is a good sign. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 832 Google reviews.

Where is Alley 41 蜀巷 located?

Alley 41 蜀巷 is located at 136-45 41st Ave, Flushing, NY 11355, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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