About Us

Top‑down view of fish‑flavored shredded pork stir‑fry with bamboo shoots, wood ear mushrooms and red chili in savory sauce
Welcome to Hunan Tapas – where bold, wok-fired flavor meets everyday comfort. We’re a fast-casual Chinese kitchen built around one core idea: real Hunan stir-fry, made fresh, served fast, and priced right. Inspired by the homes and street stalls of Hunan, our dishes are smoky, spicy, and full of personality. Each plate is cooked to order over high heat—the way it’s meant to be. No heat lamps. No shortcuts. Just fire, garlic, chili, and heart. From our tender Hunan Style Sauteed Beef to Stir-Fried Pork and garlic-sautéed greens, we bring the taste of Hunan straight to your table—without slowing you down. Whether you’re dining in or grabbing to go, Hunan Tapas is your new favorite spicy habit. Fast. Affordable. Unapologetically Hunan.
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Since 2015

Pastel colorful sprinkles confetti illustration with orange, yellow, pink, cyan shapes on white at Hunan Tapas, an Hunan Restaurant in NY
Top‑down view of stir‑fried cauliflower mixed with green and red bell peppers served in ceramic bowl
Overhead photograph of Sichuan mapo tofu, soft tofu cubes in spicy red chili sauce garnished with fresh green scallions
Top‑down photograph of stir‑fried shredded potato tossed with salted‑egg crumble and red chili strips in brown‑rimmed bowl

Customer Reviews

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Hunan Tapas in LIC is a perfect for lovers of bold and spicy Hunan flavors. The food is bursting with authentic Hunan heat. Full of rich, fiery, and deliciousness in every dish. The prices across the menu are super reasonable and the friendly staffs make the whole experience even better. To top it off, you get unlimited refills of rice and rice noodles for $3 making it perfect for big appetites. If you’re craving real Hunan cuisine that doesn’t hold back on flavor, you must give Hunan Tapas a try. Btw, it’s not exactly tapas. Portions are super generous!

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We got the garlic stir-fried pea shoots, fried egg with chili, and the sizzling pepper fish filet – everything was super flavorful and well-cooked. The spice level is pretty intense though, so definitely ask for less spicy if you’re not great with heat. Great place overall, I’ll be back for sure!

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Delicious food with bold, authentic Hunan flavors! The dishes were perfectly spicy and flavorful, especially the stir-fried beef and hot chili chicken. Friendly staff and quick service. Will definitely come back!

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Great spot for authentic Hunan food! Dishes are flavorful and spicy in the best way—especially loved the stir-fried beef and the spicy pickled cabbage beef. Cozy atmosphere, fast service, and most importantly fair prices. Will definitely be back!