This place was amazing! I want to return and try so many more items. First of all, the sultry vibes in this place make you feel like you're in the coolest place in town. I am now officially hooked on wood ear mushrooms. This dish was well balanced with spice, acidity and texture. It was masterful and definitely a must have. The crispy spice chicken was delicious and so spicy it made a part of my tongue go numb and had a tingling sensation. Pretty cool but by no means do they need to give that many peppers in a dish - a bit overloaded.

I got a reservation here for a Saturday afternoon lunch while a friend from out of town was visiting. It is so bright with natural light with a really cool patio seating feeling, though you're inside. Service was decent and there were a variety of people eating there. For all te hype I heard around it, I expected it to be much better than it was. We went to Spicy Moon the day before. Without the direct comparison, we probably would've loved Antidote but having had more flavorful Szechuan the day before, it definitely knocked some points. I would order their string beans and cumin lamb again in a heartbeat but next time I'll probably skip the pig ears and dan dan noodles.

I'd go back!! First, service was really good. Everything came really quickly. We were late for our reservation and they still saved us a table, which I really appreciated! Also, the food was great! They had the best scallion pancakes I've ever had. They also had the best pork belly I've ever had. The tea smoked duck was fine, but it wasn't as good as the pork. I liked the ambiance in general, but the one thing that could be better would be having more bathrooms (there was a line).

Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Experience: 4/5 My party of 2 made a reservation, and we were able to get seated right away. If you are 2 people, there's a whole row of two-seater tables, and it was a little too close to others in my opinion while the rest of the tables are for larger parties. It's a bit industrial looking inside, but I liked it. We ordered the twice cooked pork, wood ear mushroom salad, and the fish blossom. The twice cooked pork stole the show as the pork was so tender yet crispy and perfectly umami. The fish blossom was beautifully presented and the sauce goes well with the rice; the sauce is more sweet, but I did not mind that. The wood ear mushroom salad was so refreshing; it's got a tangy taste and it's got texture. I was pleasantly surprised, and I will be coming back.

Antidote is in a beautiful space right off Wythe in Williamsburg, we had a group dinner there last week and absolutely loved it. When we arrived they told us we had 90 minutes for a table of 6 with a reservation, which seemed a little rushed, but the food and drinks came out so efficiently it didn't end up being a rush at all. The food was fantastic, really well executed sichuan specialties. Their Dan Dan, Mapo Tofu, Chongqing Chicken and Cumin lamb all were executed about as well as you can get. We also got soup dumplings out of curiosity at a Sichuan restaurant, and they were fine but nothing special. The big surprise was our curiosity got the best of us on their special of the night (mango chicken) which was essentially a dressed up Sweet & Sour Chicken (yes there's some shame ordering it at a restaurant like this, but also hope they'd elevate it). It paired really well with the Sichuan dishes! It was much better than the normal American-Chinese rendition, and the light sweetness helped cut the salt and heat of all the wonderful Sichuan dishes. Lastly, we drank a lot of cocktails, and they were all very good. I never remember the name of cocktails when they're specialist, but everyone enjoyed every one they had.

Everything i had here was perfect. The duck fried rice, mapo tofu, and duck shu mai are MUSTS!!! The cumin lamb and dan dan were great too. Definitely would come back especially for that duck.

I stumbled upon this hidden gem while waiting for a brunch table nearby and was delighted to discover it. Unaware it was in the area, I decided to pop in for a drink at the bar. The decor is meticulously curated, with attention paid to every small detail. From the moment my glass of water was poured, I was captivated by the unique glassware used to serve the drinks. The cocktails were delicious and expertly crafted. Although my visit was brief, this place is now on my list to circle back for dinner.

I've heard of antidote being one of the best from friends and Instagram, and it did not disappoint. Came for lunch, and you know it's a good sign when both young people AND families are at this place. It means it has hype, but it's also good enough for parents to enjoy and value too. It didn't look like what I expected! It had a cozy vibe and super family friendly. There's even a large table for bigger groups. Everything we ordered was very good. The pork trotters were a newer item, and balanced the fatty pork with the cilantro, cumin, and nuts. The chicken was standard, and maybe a bit inconsistent in size. The tomato beef soup was very flavorful and missed from my common order at Szechuan mountain house. The crab tofu is a must order, and pairs perfectly with a bowl of rice. Pricing is very reasonable and cocktails are not bad too! I'll definitely be back.