Wa Jeal

Name: Wa Jeal
Address: 1588 Second Avenue, New York, NY, United States, 10028
Telephone: (212) 396-3339
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

338 Reviews

$30 and under

Chinese

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 3 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Vegetarian-friendly

Wa Jeal Sichuan Chili House is a pioneering Asian restaurant on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, serving authentic Sichuan food. Wa Jeal is a new type of Chinese restaurant that you definitely don't want to miss.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Chinese
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 11:30 am–10:30 pm
Phone number
(212) 396-3339
Website
http://www.wajealrestaurant.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1588 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10028
Area
Upper East Side
Parking details
None

Hand Shredded ChickenUSD 12.95
w/ Spicy Sesame Dressing
OX Tongue & TripeUSD 13.95
w/Roasted Chili-Peanut Dressing
Sliced ConchUSD 16.95
w/ Roasted Chili Dressing
Stuffed Pork BellyUSD 13.95
w/Cucumber in Chili Garlic-Soy
Poached Tender BeefUSD 13.95
w/Five Spiced
Sliced Beef TendonUSD 12.95
w/ Roasted Chili Dressing
Poached White Meat ChickenUSD 12.95
w/ Chili Sesame Soy
Herbed Spring Bamboo ShootsUSD 11.95
Stuffed Tofu CrepeUSD 12.95
w/ Shiitake & Bamboo Shoots
Cucumber SaladUSD 9.95
w/Spicy Dipping Sauce
Chef 's Sichuan PickleUSD 7.95
Spicy Mung bean Jell-O SaladUSD 8.95
Spicy Sesame NoodlesUSD 7.95
Veggie Trio SaladUSD 11.95
Spring Bamboo, Mushroom & Celery
Diced Rabbit & PeanutUSD 12.95
W/Chili Garlic Black Bean Sauce
Jelly FishUSD 12.95
W/ Special Spices
Poached Sea ScallopsUSD 16.95
W/Ginger Dressing
Baby ShrimpUSD 14.95
W/Scallion Pesto

Hot Appetizers

Veggie Spring Roll (2)USD 4.95
Dan Dan NoodlesUSD 7.95
w/ Chili-Minced Pork
Steamed Shrimp Dumpling (6)USD 9.95
Scallion Pan Cakes (8)USD 7.95
Pan Seared Pork Dumpling (6)USD 8.95
Steamed Veggie Dumpling (6)USD 9.95
Shrimp Toast (4)USD 10.95
Sichuan Pork Dumpling (4)USD 9.95
w/ Chili-Garlic Soy
Honey Glazed Spare Ribs (4)USD 10.95
Steamed Mini Pork Buns (6)USD 10.95
Fried CalamariUSD 13.95
w/Hua Jiao-Spiced Salt
Lettuce Wrap (4)USD 12.95
w/ Minced Chicken, Pine Nuts & Veggies

Soups

Crab Meat Asparagus Bisque
- For TwoUSD 13.95
Fish Maw ChowderUSD 13.95
Fish Filets
w/ Pickled Mustard Green In Broth
- For TwoUSD 13.95
Seafood Tofu Bisque
- For TwoUSD 12.95
West Lake Beef Chowder
- For TwoUSD 12.95
Shredded Chicken
w/Spinach
- For TwoUSD 11.95
Sea Food Hot & Sour
- For TwoUSD 15.95
Chengdu Wonton In Broth (8)USD 7.95
Assorted Fresh Mushroom In Supreme Broth
- For TwoUSD 13.95
Hot & Sour SoupUSD 4.50
Mixed Vegetables & Tofu
- For TwoUSD 11.95
Mixed Vegetables In BrothUSD 5.50
Corn Egg Drop SoupUSD 4.50

Chef's Menu

Wa Jeal's Special Hot Pot
- For twoUSD 58.95
Peking DuckUSD 38.95
Braised Whole FishUSD 26.95
w Sichuan Chili Miso Sauce
Crispy Whole FishUSD 26.95
w Pine nuts Sauce
Stir Fried PrawnsUSD 23.95
w/Spiced Chili Cucumber
Wok Seared Filet MignonUSD 24.95
w/ Mushroom & Spinach
Fried Prawns (On Shell)USD 23.95
w/ Sichuan Pepper Spiced Salt
Camphur Tea Smoked Duck
- HalfUSD 21.95
Shredded Camphur Tea Smoked DuckUSD 21.95
w/ Spring Ginger
Braised Whole FishUSD 26.95
w/ Chili & Thousand Garlic
Braised Whole FishUSD 26.95
w/ Pickled Mustard Greens
Chef ' s Ma Paul Diced Fish & Crispy TofuUSD 21.95
Braised Fish FiletsUSD 24.95
w/ Napa Cabbage & Roasted Chili
Crispy Fish FiletsUSD 24.95
w/ Home Style Chili
Double Cooked Streaky PorkUSD 17.95
w/ Spicy Capsicum & Leeks
Stir Fried Streaky PorkUSD 17.95
w/ Spicy Capsicum & Leeks
Braised Beef FiletsUSD 21.95
w/ Napa Cabbage & Roasted Chili
Stir Fried Lamb RibsUSD 27.95
w/ Chili & Cumin
Stir Fried Diced FishUSD 21.95
w/ Roasted Chili Peanuts
Braised Crispy TofuUSD 15.95
w/ Chili-Sliced Pork
Chef 's Ma Paul TofuUSD 14.95
w/ Chili-Minced Beef
Braised Cellophane NoodlesUSD 13.95
w/ Chili-Minced Beef
Steamed Chilean Sea BassUSD 36.95
w/Home Style Sauce
Beef FiletsUSD 20.95
w/ Roasted Chili-Cumin
Braised Roasted DuckUSD 22.95
w/Yam Cakes
Wok Roasted Chili PrawnsUSD 24.95
Stir Fried Assorted Fresh MushroomsUSD 17.95
w/Hua Jiao Spice
Stir Fried Lamb FiletsUSD 22.95
w/ Hua Jiao Spice
Smoked Wok Tossed FrogsUSD 28.95
w/Roasted Chili-Asian Celery
Wok Roasted Chili, Chili Fish FiletsUSD 26.95
Stir Fried Shredded BeefUSD 21.95
w/Hua Jiao & Chili
Wok Roasted Diced ChickenUSD 18.95
w/Thousand Chili
Shredded BeefUSD 19.95
w/ Spicy Green Chili & Bamboo Shoot
Wok Roasted ChickenUSD 17.95
w/ Spiced Miso & Roasted Chili
Stir Fried Shredded PorkUSD 20.95
w/Dried Tofu Yellow Chives

Seafood

Sauté Baby ShrimpsUSD 18.95
w/ Green Peas & Carat
Sauté Baby ShrimpsUSD 18.95
w/ Sichuan Chili Sauce
Dry Sautéed Baby ShrimpUSD 19.95
w/Sichuan Pepper
Fried Sea ScallopsUSD 21.95
w/ Pepper Spiced Salt
Sauté Sea ScallopsUSD 21.95
w/ Spicy Garlic Sauce
Sea ScallopsUSD 21.95
w/ Black Peppercorn Sauce
Steamed Whole FishUSD 26.95
w/ Ginger & Scallions
Sweet & Pungent Crispy Fish FiletsUSD 25.95
Prawns & VegetableUSD 24.95
w/ Toasted Rice In Sizzling Platter
Crispy Tangerine PrawnsUSD 23.95
Sautéed PrawnsUSD 23.95
w/ Light Sweet Citrus Sauce
Garand Marnier PrawnsUSD 24.95
Sesame PrawnsUSD 23.95
Sautéed PrawnsUSD 23.95
w/ Spicy Garlic Sauce
Sautéed PrawnsUSD 23.95
w/ Roasted Chili & Peanut (Kung Pao)

Poultry

General Tso' s ChickenUSD 16.95
Tangerine ChickenUSD 16.95
Crispy White meat ChickenUSD 17.95
w/Citrus Lemon Sauce
Sweet & Pungent White Meat ChickenUSD 17.95
Sautéed Shredded White Meat Chicken & Bell PeppersUSD 16.95
Sautéed Sliced White Meat ChickenUSD 17.95
w/Asparagus
Sautéed White Meat Chicken & Mix VeggieUSD 16.95
w/Spicy Hunan Sauce
Shredded White Meat ChickenUSD 16.95
w/Spicy Garlic Sauce
Sautéed White Meat ChickenUSD 16.95
w/ Roasted Chili & Peanut (Kung Pao)
Sautéed White Meat ChickenUSD 16.95
w/ Cashew Nuts & Bell Peppers
Crispy ChickenUSD 16.95
w/Spicy Garlic Sauce

Meats

Tangerine BeefUSD 19.95
Beef Filets & Toasted Rice In Sizzling Platter (Wah Bar)USD 20.95
Sautéed Beef FiletsUSD 18.95
w/ Spring Onion
Sautéed Beef FiletsUSD 18.95
w/ Shiitake & Bamboo Shoot
Pepper SteakUSD 18.95
Sautéed Beef FiletsUSD 18.95
w/ String Beans
Shredded BeefUSD 18.95
w/ Spiced Dried Tofu & Asian Chili
Sautéed Beef FiletUSD 18.95
w/ Mixed Vegetables
Shredded PorkUSD 18.95
w/ Beijing Plum Sauce
Shredded PorkUSD 15.95
w/ Spiced Dried Tofu & Chili
Shredded PorkUSD 15.95
w/ Spicy Garlic Sauce
Moo Shu PorkUSD 15.95
w/Crepes & Plum Sauce
Crispy Shredded BeefUSD 19.95
w/Sesame Sweet & Sour Sauce

Vegetables

Stir Fried Snow Pea ShootsUSD 19.95
Braised ShiitakeUSD 15.95
w/ Baby Bok Choy
Stir Fried Julienne PotatoUSD 14.95
w/Asian Chili
Sauté Sponge CucumberUSD 14.95
General Tso' s TofuUSD 14.95
Baby EggplantUSD 14.95
w/ Spicy Garlic Sauce
Sauté SpinachUSD 14.95
w/ Garlic
Fried Lotus RootsUSD 15.95
w/ Pepper Spiced Salt
Sauté String Beans & Bamboo ShootsUSD 15.95
w/ Minced Beef
Sauté Baby Bok ChoyUSD 14.95
Sauté String BeansUSD 14.95
w/Minced Beef

Rice and Noodles

House Special Fried RiceUSD 14.95
Diced Cured Pork, Onion, Scallion & Egg
Young Chow Fried RiceUSD 14.95
Shrimp, Chicken, Pork, Eggs & Vegetable
Singapore Rice NoodlesUSD 14.95
w/Curry Sauce Shrimp, Chicken, Pork, Eggs & Vegetable
Pan Seared NoodleUSD 14.95
w/ Choice of Chicken, Pork or Vegetable
Rice FettuccineUSD 13.95
w/ Choice of Chicken, Pork or Vegetable
Rice Angel HairUSD 13.95
w/ Choice of Chicken, Pork or Vegetable
Soft NoodlesUSD 13.95
w/ Choice of Chicken, Pork or Vegetable
Fried RiceUSD 13.95
w/ Choice of Pork, Chicken, or Vegetable
Brisket Of BeefUSD 13.95
w/ Noodles In Soup

Light Cuisine

The Following Dishes are Steamed in a Bamboo Steamer. Served with Natural Brown Rice, Your Choice of Spicy Garlic Sauce, Brown Sauce or House Special Sauce on The side.

Prawns & Mixed Seasonal VegetablesUSD 23.95
Sliced White Meat Chicken & Mixed VegetablesUSD 17.95
Spinach & Soft TofuUSD 14.95
Mixed Seasonal VegetablesUSD 14.95
Broccoli SpearsUSD 14.95
Sea Scallops & VegetablesUSD 22.95
Sliced Chicken Breast & SpinachUSD 16.95

What 338 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Energetic

338 Reviews

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Ingrid
Caribbean
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food was great, just the service a bit too slow! Overall good food!
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Lois
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 30 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a very enjoyable dinner here. Good food, reasonable prices, good service and we could each other talk😊
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Ramu
New York City
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 6 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Quick but unhurried service and each dish exactly as we had hoped!
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melissa
New York City
52 reviews
vip
4.0
52 reviews
Dined on 19 September 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Very good service and a huge menu I will certainly go again. The prices are very reasonable
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petra
New York City
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 16 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a large party. The service was great and the food was perfect.
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Kevala
New York City
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on 9 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wa Jeal is our go-to for Chinese food on the upper east side. Always fresh and delicious and excellent service.
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Bill1234
West Palm Beach
117 reviews
4.0
117 reviews
Dined on 27 May 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Service was slow, then food came out within 5 minutes of soup and dumplings being served. Food good. Not the usual v good. Fish in chili sauce a little too breaded. Will be back though
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MarleneB
New York City
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on 9 May 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Choose the restaurant because they had a 1/2 Peking Duck on the menu. We were very disappointed; the duck was very dry and not tasty. It was served with very thin pancakes, not the traditional thicker ones and the plum sauce was too tangy. The other dishes were beef with shitake mushroom, (the mushrooms were reconstituted, not fresh mushroom) and Grand Mariner shrimp, just O.K, the breading was soggy. The spareribs were dry, not juicy, but they had a nice taste. Seemed bigger than baby back in size. Ordered one won ton soup, it was tasty. We would not return.
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ap85
Chicago
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 6 April 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Great local spot. Food is delicious and the proportions are generous. I will be back & would recommend if you're looking for a casual Chinese meal.
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SnoozyQzee
New York City
95 reviews
vip
5.0
95 reviews
Dined on 12 March 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A favorite neighborhood Chinese restaurant with a pleasant ambiance, relaxed a good service, delicious food.
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FAQs

Wa Jeal does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

Wa Jeal is rated 4.8 stars by 338 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1588 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10028

Additional information

Area
Upper East Side
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 11:30 am–10:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Chinese
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None

Website
http://www.wajealrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(212) 396-3339

Wa Jeal

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Cold Appetizers

Hand Shredded ChickenUSD 12.95

OX Tongue & TripeUSD 13.95

Sliced ConchUSD 16.95

Stuffed Pork BellyUSD 13.95

Poached Tender BeefUSD 13.95

Sliced Beef TendonUSD 12.95

Poached White Meat ChickenUSD 12.95

Herbed Spring Bamboo ShootsUSD 11.95

Stuffed Tofu CrepeUSD 12.95

Cucumber SaladUSD 9.95

Chef 's Sichuan PickleUSD 7.95

Spicy Mung bean Jell-O SaladUSD 8.95

Spicy Sesame NoodlesUSD 7.95

Veggie Trio SaladUSD 11.95

Diced Rabbit & PeanutUSD 12.95

Jelly FishUSD 12.95

Poached Sea ScallopsUSD 16.95

Baby ShrimpUSD 14.95

Hot Appetizers

Veggie Spring Roll (2)USD 4.95

Dan Dan NoodlesUSD 7.95

Steamed Shrimp Dumpling (6)USD 9.95

Scallion Pan Cakes (8)USD 7.95

Pan Seared Pork Dumpling (6)USD 8.95

Steamed Veggie Dumpling (6)USD 9.95

Shrimp Toast (4)USD 10.95

Sichuan Pork Dumpling (4)USD 9.95

Honey Glazed Spare Ribs (4)USD 10.95

Steamed Mini Pork Buns (6)USD 10.95

Fried CalamariUSD 13.95

Lettuce Wrap (4)USD 12.95

Soups

Crab Meat Asparagus Bisque

Fish Maw ChowderUSD 13.95

Fish Filets

Seafood Tofu Bisque

West Lake Beef Chowder

Shredded Chicken

Sea Food Hot & Sour

Chengdu Wonton In Broth (8)USD 7.95

Assorted Fresh Mushroom In Supreme Broth

Hot & Sour SoupUSD 4.50

Mixed Vegetables & Tofu

Mixed Vegetables In BrothUSD 5.50

Corn Egg Drop SoupUSD 4.50

Chef's Menu

Wa Jeal's Special Hot Pot

Peking DuckUSD 38.95

Braised Whole FishUSD 26.95

Crispy Whole FishUSD 26.95

Stir Fried PrawnsUSD 23.95

Wok Seared Filet MignonUSD 24.95

Fried Prawns (On Shell)USD 23.95

Camphur Tea Smoked Duck

Shredded Camphur Tea Smoked DuckUSD 21.95

Braised Whole FishUSD 26.95

Braised Whole FishUSD 26.95

Chef ' s Ma Paul Diced Fish & Crispy TofuUSD 21.95

Braised Fish FiletsUSD 24.95

Crispy Fish FiletsUSD 24.95

Double Cooked Streaky PorkUSD 17.95

Stir Fried Streaky PorkUSD 17.95

Braised Beef FiletsUSD 21.95

Stir Fried Lamb RibsUSD 27.95

Stir Fried Diced FishUSD 21.95

Braised Crispy TofuUSD 15.95

Chef 's Ma Paul TofuUSD 14.95

Braised Cellophane NoodlesUSD 13.95

Steamed Chilean Sea BassUSD 36.95

Beef FiletsUSD 20.95

Braised Roasted DuckUSD 22.95

Wok Roasted Chili PrawnsUSD 24.95

Stir Fried Assorted Fresh MushroomsUSD 17.95

Stir Fried Lamb FiletsUSD 22.95

Smoked Wok Tossed FrogsUSD 28.95