As someone who's grown up eating Chinese food and eaten out a lot in NYC, I'm always on the hunt for a decent Chinese-American restaurant. After reading the rave Yelp reviews for Hunan by the Falls, we were keen to try this place, wondering if authentic cuisine might just be hiding in this quaint little town. But we were disappointed. I can't fault the service -- the staff were great, very friendly and personable. But our sesame noodles appetizer was served hot when it is traditionally served cold, and the Hunan shrimp was not spicy at all. When we asked our waiter about the sesame noodles, he admitted the dish had been adapted to patrons' tastes. The bill for the meal wasn't small either. I write this review simply to let others know that the menu caters to local palates, so if you're looking for authentic, you probably won't find it here.