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    Chengdu Taste

    3.7 (1k reviews)
    ModerateSzechuan
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Angel L.

    Chengdu Taste never fails. If you are craving real spicy Sichuan food, this is the place to be. Every time I come here, the flavors are bold, authentic, and consistently amazing. My favorite dish that I just tried was the red oil wontons. The sauce is so good and honestly reminds me of the ones at Din Tai Fung, rich, savory, and perfectly balanced with that spicy taste. The eggplant was also incredible and pairs so well with rice. We also ordered the toothpick lamb and the deep fried intestines, which truly never disappoint. Everything is super flavorful, and I love that the toothpick lamb even comes with bell peppers. It's not a Chinese place if they don't serve hot tea. It helps cleanse your palate and balances out all the oil and spice, which makes the whole meal even more enjoyable. I have been coming here since high school and have brought family, friends, and out of town guests, and I have never once been disappointed. Chengdu Taste is a classic for a reason and will always be one of my go to spots.

    So good
    Maryam Q.

    I love Chengdu taste! I usually go to the one in Rowland Heights but was closer to this one. Service is so so quick! And food is always delicious and great portion sizes. I came during the weekend and found parking right in the font. I had a lot of food to go also.

    Ma Po Tofu / 麻婆豆腐 Wonton with Red Chili Sauce / 红油抄手 & the lamb
    Andi R.

    I'm super new to this style of food and was pleasantly surprised. I found them on the Michelin website and made my way over on a Friday evening. It was bustling but not too busy just the right ambiance for a casual night out. We had the ma po tofu, red chili wontons, and lamb on skewers. It was an exciting new palette for me while still feeling like a really hearty traditional dish. Portions were extremely generous for 2 people and they nicely packed us our leftovers to go. It was about $48 for two

    Sliced Beef with Tofu Pudding in Hot Sauce/豆花牛肉
    Gearmo C.

    Chengdu Taste delivers delicious and authentic Sichuan food at an unbeatable price. With incredible service and a friendly restaurant vibe. Previously I had only ordered delivery from here, I can say it is definitely worth your time coming to the restaurant and sitting down for an amazing meal.

    Jo L.

    i like this place, the price is reasonable, and the service is really good. everytime i came here i can always get the rest of the food to go, the size of the plates is large enough for 4 people.

    Toothpick Lamb with Carrion. Numbing spices did not play! Each bite is more flavorful than the last!
    Anne W.

    First time here! We have four people in our group. It's very authentic and made me felt like I was in China! You order by scanning the QR code and submit it from your phone. Staffs are attentive and very helpful. Food is excellent and does not break your bank! Fair warning though as it's very true to Sichuan style and spice level can be overwhelming! I enjoyed every dishes but was also teary throughout the entires meals! Highly recommend getting the skewers as they're on every tables there!

    Eggplant, Beef with Red and Green Pepper / 双椒牛肉
    Carrie L.

    Enjoyed lunch with friend a few weeks ago. Chengdu Taste has been on my list of LA spots for years...and I can't believe I've waited so long to stop by! We had the spicy beef dry pot and the spicy eggplant. Both were incredibly flavorsome, fresh, and well-portioned. Service was quick and efficient. Decor is traditional and no-frills. Can't wait to come back to try more of the menu!

    Twice Cooked Pork / 回锅肉
    Leilani L.

    the food was amazing! decently spicy so be prepared for the numbing spice LOL! I was so surprised by how big the portions are, perfect for sharing!! the service great and the servers kept checking up on us! Food came out quick and the ambiance was as great!

    Ellen C.

    This place is heaven for anyone looking to push their limits with extreme levels of spice and mala. If you're seeking both pleasure and self-destruction through spicy food, this is the spot for you lol. Our group of six waited for over an hour on a Saturday night, which shows just how much people crave food like this. I wish I could've handled the heat, but me being a weak sauce, I ended up starving while my friends devoured every dish. I highly recommend this place for those who can handle serious spice and numbing sensation. PS: Parking is very limited. Your best bet is to park near the residential area and walk to the restaurant.

    Fish in Boiled Fish with Green Pepper Sauce / 藤椒鱼

    Spicy food, great taste, friendly staff. Got the fish in green pepper sauce and the cold noodles as well as the dumplings in chili oil. Fantastic !

    Mapo Ma Po Tofu / 麻婆豆腐 with beef Green beans
    Helen K.

    Loved this place. Busy with locals and late night visitors, we were greeted kindly and quickly. Not a single miss on the menu, ordered Mapo Tofu, Sauteed String Beans, Chicken Wonton Soup, and Spicy Popcorn Chicken-- all delightful and perfect. The Numb Taste marker on some menu items shouldn't be a deterrent; you'll barely notice that your tongue has lost all feeling after just a few sips of hot tea. 10/10 cannot wait to go back!

    How can they make the catering so delicious!

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    The food was the best ever! Our children wolfed down every single meal that came, might come again!

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    Such good Szechuan food'!! Get the lamb, mapo tofu, chicken, and green beans. Also nice service

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    4 months ago

    the only reason I drive from Hollywood to Alhambra! Anything on the menu is a drive into ancient schezuan wisdom. more please!

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    4 months ago

    Love this place. Great prices, authentic food, generous portions and consistently flavorful

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    Sichuan Impression - Tea Smoked Pork Ribs

    Sichuan Impression

    4.2(1.3k reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$
    7 years in business
    Speaks Mandarin

    My friends and I came to Swan impression on a Sunday night around 7:30 PM. They were still pretty…read morebusy during this time and I was not surprised by it. We've been at their location in Tustin and I heard this one was better than that location I was really excited about it. Teson is really good too, so I had a pretty good expectation on this location. Upon arrival, we were immediately seated by the staff member and she was pretty efficient and on top of things. I have attached here, but the ambience is pretty lively, but also not too loud. It was an enjoyable experience where you can talk with each other and be able to hear one another. At the same time, they had a clean and classy decor to their interior design. We ordered the stirfry lamb with cumin, shredded potato, and the chili oil fish fillet. The Lamb - 5/5 was perfectly cooked and seasoned with a very nice heat to it. Be careful because this is not for those sensitive to spicy food, but if you do like spicy, this has such a nice kick to it. The shredded potato - 5/5 one of my favorite dishes to substitute for the rice. Don't be deceived by how it looks. It definitely has a kick and can numb your mouth; however, you can still taste the pickled flavor in each bite. The chilli oil fish - 5/5 one of my most favorite dishes from both locations. Although the spiciest of the dishes, you taste the flavor through each bite. The dish is perfectly cooked and just dissolves in your mouth. Overall I am extremely satisfied with our visit and recommend coming here if you're ever in the area!!

    Came by Sichuan Impression and had a pretty mixed experience overall…read more We ordered the spicy squid tentacles dry pot, which honestly was a bit disappointing. The squid tentacles were tiny, and the dish felt like it was mostly filled with mixed vegetables. For $25.99, it definitely felt a little like a rip-off. On the brighter side, the Tea Smoked Pork Rib was really good--super flavorful and probably my favorite dish of the meal. That said, most of the menu is on the pricier side, and the portions aren't very generous, so value-wise it's a bit questionable. Service was just okay. No one really checked in on us, and we had to wave our hands a few times to get attention when we needed something. Overall, solid flavors in some dishes, but the portion size and pricing hold it back from being a full 5 stars.

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    4.2(357 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    Yum! We were actually on our way to another sichuan food restaurant close by and drove by this…read moreplace and decided to give it a shot. I'm so glad we did! Most of the food here is delicious and authentic, and it definitely has more of a homey feel. We got the mapo tofu (delicious), wonton in chilli oil (delicious), golden corn (basically deep fried corn with salted egg) was the surprising standout, and deep fried intestines/ offal was good too. The happy chicken was a tad on the dry side, will skip. The pork belly dish was good too and a nice respite from the stinging heat of all the dishes. Don't get me wrong, the spice was strong, but in a good way. Ordering is done via QR code and service was quick. Great option for a quick meal!

    Since I no longer truly reside in the 626 on a permanent basis, my search for new Asian restaurants…read moreputs me in many areas to find the latest delicious food venues, and Xiang La Hui is one of them. This place is not for the faint of heart, if you're afraid of spicy food. However, if you're adventurous and like a little kick to your dishes , this is the place to be. I did ask for my kung pao chicken to be less spicy, but I ordered the Dan Dan noodles to be regular spicy, and it was quite delicious. The noodles had the requisite springiness in its bite. The Jamaican lady sitting at the next tables shared a spicy Tin Foil pork rib with me, it was also delicious. She also recommended the Happy Chicken dish. Finding out the best dishes is easy, if you manage to talk to the regular customers. Generally, it's really hard to find people like me who occasionally like to adventure out for spicy food, but this place hits the spot when you have a dried chili craving. It's a good restaurant to bring your good friends, there are several large round tables available, several rectangular tables with booth seats or chairs, and the portions are very good for sharing. There is parking lot located at the back of the restaurant, and also some limited street parking. In the dining area, there's a mounted television showing you the chefs who are cooking Szechuan dishes, twirling around the red dried chilis in the wok pan, dishing out the food, and you see people enjoying and eating the food, great entertainment if you're eating by yourself. Do check out this restaurant when a craving for delicious spicy food comes upon you, this place won't disappoint you!

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    Kung fu boiled beef

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    Xiao Long Kan Hot Pot - three flavor broth

    Xiao Long Kan Hot Pot

    4.3(390 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$$

    Went to eat here with the Hubs on New Year's Eve around 5:45 PM on a rainy night. Luckily there was…read moreno line when we arrived, but this place can definitely get busy, so I'd still expect a wait during peak times. Ordering is done by scanning a QR code, which was easy, and everything came out pretty quickly after we placed our order. They also have a sauce bar (extra cost) along with some sesame balls and rice crackers, which was a nice touch. Service was okay overall -- we did have to call our server a couple of times when we needed things. The inside of the restaurant is very pretty and clean for the most part, which made the experience enjoyable. Price-wise, it's on the average to slightly higher side for shabu, but overall a decent spot for hotpot, especially for special occasions or colder/rainy nights.

    As an avid food lover, I honestly want all restaurants to do well, especially those that are by and…read morefor the Asian American community. This was my second time here and overall it's a great experience- fun sauce bar, quick service, elaborate decor - what's not to like? As far as the eating experience goes, I'd give it a solid 4... that is until I went to the ladies room...or tried to. This was my first time going to the restroom and I was appalled by the mustiness of the air and the dirtiness that I saw. I'm familiar with restrooms at basic restaurants and I don't expect aromatherapy candles or scented hand soap but as a consumer I do expect a certain level of cleanliness especially at an eating establishment. I tried to just suck it up and bear it but had to leave as soon as a saw a thin black ring around the toilet bowls...(mold?!?!) Sorry if it's too much info but just had to share- go for the food and the picture worthy decor but skip the bathrooms till they have a thorough clean!

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    Xiao Long Kan Hot Pot
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    Szechuan Delicious - Dried noodle (dan dan) after it is mixed.. yum

    Szechuan Delicious

    4.5(68 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

    A Rare Gem of Authentic Sichuan Cuisine Yesterday, I…read morediscovered a hidden gem: Chuan Wa Zi (川娃子)!Szechuan Delicious! Every single dish I tasted--from the authenticity of the flavors to the freshness of the ingredients and the precision of the wok heat (huohuo)--absolutely blew me away. Usually, entering a Sichuan restaurant means being blasted by "spicy, spicy, spicy" and "numbing, numbing, numbing," with choices limited to just water-boiled, sour soup, or mala flavors. However, the chef at Chuan Wa Zi uses only the freshest ingredients to create dishes that are pure and original. My friends were all full of praise! The Highlights of the Meal * Morel Mushroom & Chicken Consommé: Served in a double-boiled stew pot, the unique sweetness of the morels combined with the delicate fragrance of the chicken was so addictive I couldn't stop at just one bowl. * Braised Lamb with Radish: This featured skin-on young lamb--tender and perfectly cooked yet retaining a delightful chew. The radish was braised until deeply flavorful, and the cilantro garnish was the perfect touch, elevating the aroma without overpowering the richness of the lamb. There was zero gamey smell. Eating the lamb skin provided a boost of collagen--a truly nourishing and warming dish. * Chengdu Baby Cabbage (Er Cai): Stir-fried in a rich broth, it was incredibly sweet with a hint of bitterness that perfectly balanced the richness of the lamb. According to traditional wisdom, "five flavors nourish the five organs." Sichuan's baby cabbage is only in season for one month during spring. It's known to clear "heart fire," refresh the mind, and improve sleep. * Sautéed Pork with Celtuce (Lettuce Stem): The pork was incredibly silky and tender, achieved not through baking soda or heavy starch, but purely through masterly knife work and heat control. Paired with the crisp celtuce, it was a perfect harmony of "silky" and "crunchy." * Sichuan Jelly Noodles (Liangfen): Added at the last minute, Jing (host of Oushang Beauty Spa) claimed these are the most authentic and smooth jelly noodles in Greater Los Angeles. Made purely from mung bean starch with no additives, the texture was clean and soft. The seasoning was light and balanced--just a simple blend of soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, chili oil, garlic, and cilantro. From start to finish, there was no overwhelming spiciness or discomfort--just a comforting and refreshing dining experience that leaves you wanting more. House-Made Specialties It's worth mentioning that the owner personally prepares all the cold appetizers, such as the Smoked Pressed Duck and the platter of Handmade Sausages, Cured Pork (Larou), Cured Ribs, and Spicy Pork Head Meat. They were fragrant and meaty without any of the oily aftertaste often found in over-dried meats. We saw many people calling in to order these platters to go as snacks for drinks (xiajiu), and we definitely plan to do the same next time! Chef's Recommendations & Hidden Menu They offer a variety of other specialties like Pork Tripe in Golden Soup, Spicy Eel with Glass Noodles, and Basu "Glutton" Bullfrog. Some dishes, like our Lamb and Chicken Soup, must be pre-ordered by phone. Their classic Sichuan stir-fries--Flash-fried Kidney, Mao Xue Wang, Laziji (Chili Chicken), and Twice-cooked Pork--are all spectacular. They even serve Xian Shao Bai (Savory Steamed Pork Belly), a nearly lost classic that requires incredible knife skills and offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory. A Sweet Ending To wrap up, the owner's wife treated us to their Handmade Fermented Rice Soup (Laozao) with four-colored mini tangyuan (glutinous rice balls). Each color had a different natural flavor--sour fruit, rich sesame, and red bean--with no artificial coloring. The soup had a delicate fermented aroma and silky egg drops, providing a perfect ending to our feast. Closing Thoughts It has been a long time since I've had food this authentic that wasn't "scary spicy." I am truly grateful to find a restaurant that treats cooking as an art and operates with such a strong conscience and craftsmanship.

    The Kung Pao Chicken at this establishment is simply divine. Service is impeccable, especially…read moresince it's just this one older super friendly (and so patient) gentleman running around taking care of all the tables; that man is a saint putting up with likely one of the rudest group of diners who walked in as we were finishing up. Of note, their mild spicy feels like more a medium spicy/numby to me lol, as are most authentic Sichuanese dishes. Loved the mom and pop shop vibe. Would recommend!

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    Szechuan Delicious - Fried Sauce Dry Noodle (Dan Dan Noodles) - post mixing - excellent

    Fried Sauce Dry Noodle (Dan Dan Noodles) - post mixing - excellent

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