I've been here multiple times, ordering new dishes each time and I enjoyed every experience. They have dishes for both those who tolerate spice well and those who don't. Most spicy dishes spice level can also be customized. So far the spicy dishes that my husband and I really enjoyed are toothpick lamb with cumin, kung pao chicken (yes the authentic one), frog with double chili pepper, sliced crisp grass carp w/ pickled cabbage and chili, and mao xue wang. The non-spicy dishes we really enjoyed were sliced crisp grass carp with garlic sauce, tomato and scrambled egg (classic dish), sautéed eggplant and green beans (the eggplant was cooked perfectly), and of course sautéed water spinach with garlic. The price is also very reasonable and the food is prepared quickly, both for dine in and take out. We look forward to going back and trying their other dishes! read more

The service is quick and reliable. We ordered some dishes and they were confused when my uncle wanted to order several dishes at different times instead all at once. The food here is spicy. Spicy numbing mala style type of spice. We were so excited that they had lamb! Turns out it was ground lamb stir fried in a lot of red peppers. We didn't mind the spice. It felt odd picking at such small pieces of lamb...with a toothpick. Yes, this dish was not considered an appetizer and it was served with a toothpick. Everything else was tasty and I asked them to adjust the spice level. They were very accommodating. read more

Super affordable with huge portions. Everything came out fresh and satisfying, and the duck is definitely a must order. Actually everything in the uploaded pics. We left full and already know we'll be coming back. We live down the street so it was an easy 5 minute walk for us, so I'm not too sure about parking. Also nice that you can bring your own alcohol and it's got a chill atmosphere with fast service. read more

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Still one of the finest Sichuan restaurants in town. I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to dine here regularly and hope to continue doing so for many years to come. If you enjoy spicy food, you'll appreciate that they offer different spice levels to suit your personal preference, making it easy to enjoy authentic Sichuan flavors whether you prefer a mild kick or an extra fiery experience. read more

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This dinner was around 03/08/26 at 7:20pm. (Delayed post) I find this place back in 2025 and I would dine here with friends at least once every 2 months and the service was always very friendly and the food is great! I finally got to bring my mom for her first visit but the food this time didn't taste the same.... I have had the Roasted duck once and it was so juicy and flavorful, but on this day the duck was very dry and not too flavorful. It was also cold like it's been left out for a while. It was disappointing because I really wanted to impress my mom with that dish since it gave me a great impression the first time. The green sauce Bobo chicken was the same :) The clam dish however wasn't so great. We had a spoiled clam and majority of the clams had too much sand...which sometimes could means it wasn't clean very well. I hope next time it will be better...but sadly I don't think my mom will be back here read more

Chengdu Taste - Our dishes. You can see the Roasted duck looks very dry. - Szechuan Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Y'all. Cheng Du Taste has the BEST Chinese food! The flavors are always consistent, the portions are perfect for sharing family-style, and every bite is busting with flavor. I order takeout from here all the time with my cousins -- it's our ultimate comfort food whenever we're craving something spicy and tingly. My favorite spicy dish? The popcorn chicken. I don't know what they put in there, but it's crack! Seriously addicting. If you're not into spicy food, don't worry -- there are plenty of amazing non-spicy options too: * Beef and onion * Tomato egg soup * Shrimp with salted egg crispy rice * Quail eggs (a must-get!) * Twice-cooked pork * Green beans * Eggplant Everything here is so good, and the service is always fast and welcoming. They get busy, so I highly recommend calling ahead for reservations. Bottom line: You must go. You won't regret it! read more

Chengdu Taste - Szechuan Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

What a surprise! I survived spicy food made mild;) and everything was delicious and healthy. Came with a colleague who loves spicy food-who ordered everything mild on my behalf. The high quality and delectable tastes shone through during the meal, highlighting the visible care in slicing and dicing foods, to the exquisite flavors embedded in each dish. See photos on what she ordered. The subtle veggies and tofu skin flavors helped offset the amazing fish soup, which was very very spicy, but irresistible. Aromatic rice, potato and green bell pepper veggies, tofu skins, and lamb on toothpicks were oh, so good! With all the food eaten, I can't believe I didn't gain 5 lbs, LOL. (And we each went home with another full plate for another meal! She said she loves the reasonable prices, here as well.) A pitcher of iced water is delivered to you, and refilled frequently. (Which I needed, of course!) Conveniently located near Walmart/Sam's Club, the restaurant is brightly lit and spacious, with QR code menus to order from. (They are sister companies with Mian, a noodle shop on the first floor.) A must try for healthy and high quality Chengdu food flavors! read more

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Didn't know I have been here many years ago. Parking can be a little bit tricky, it is behind the building semi valet parking. Restaurant is at the second floor. Very nice and clean. Staff are very friendly and nice. I think the food is average. For some reason I feel the meat is not marinated through. I will try it again for different dishes next time. read more

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It's always a great experience coming to Chengdu Taste. I love their food, service, and atmosphere. And I always see Chinese people so you know it's authentic! (As a Korean who only goes to authentic Korean restaurants). This time, we wanted to try different menus we haven't tried yet and even though I can't say I loved them as much as my regular go-to's, I still thoroughly enjoyed them. Ordering is always easy -- you just use a QR code and submit on your phone. And the servers are quick and attentive. It's also BYOB, so we brought our own beers to enjoy. I would say this is one of my top 5 restaurants. This is our 4th or 5th time coming back and of course we will be coming back! read more

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Excellent dining experience at Chengdu Taste! We ordered 11 dishes for our group, and every single one was delicious--full of flavor and cooked beautifully. It's hard to find a place where everything on the table is consistently good, but Chengdu Taste delivered. Service was attentive and efficient the entire time as well. Great food and great service--we'll definitely be back! read more

Popped in to Chengdu Taste after taking tours of the Bishop and Shangri La Museums. Chengdu offers authentic Szechuan cuisine that will definitely pop your tastebuds. The interior is comfortable with well appointed Chinese decor. Service was great as we arrived mid-afternoon and there were only a few other occupied tables. We ordered a myriad of dishes that were served at various times, which we enjoyed. Four of us shared Cold Noodles with Garlic Sauce, Duck in Szechuan Style (half), Toothpick Lamb with Cumin, Sautéed Chicken with Pickles, Chengdu Style Fried Rice, Sautéed String Beans with Chili, and Wontons with Pepper Sauce. If you enjoy the heat & numbing effect of Szechuan peppercorns, Chengdu has you covered. Our mouths were fired up with all the unique flavors of these dishes. If you are looking for authentic Szechuan food, look no further. read more

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Made it online order hours before pick up. Had order confirmed and had to wait 30 minutes past the confirmed pick up time. The email confirmation mentioned that my order was already completed. They need to organize their orders better. To make matters worse they got my order wrong. If you're gonna be 30 minutes late on my order at least get it correct. read more

I am so glad I got to take my coworkers to Chengdu Taste. We were all excited to get some spicy... everything. Spicy beef noodles. Spicy toothpick lamb. Spicy sliced pork. They were all very tasty. The only regret I have is that we couldn't get more people to show up and order more food. There's so much more than spicy meats. The fried rice is a tasty comfort food item. Go explore the menu. There's gotta be something for you. read more

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The food was very tasty, we opt for mild spicy for our dishes that had spice levels, the minced beef w/turnip was one of my favorites, very flavorful and the crunch from the turnip was good, my only gripe on this one was that it only came with 4 buns, ratio was way off. The chitlins were my favorites, griddle cooked so it was a crispy outside and a nice juice inside. Inside is nice, ample amount of tables and a couple of large round tables for larger parties. The waitress we had was very on it, she came by to offer us water about 4 times, we were never thirsty lol read more

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Want some Szechuan cooking? This is the place to be. It's like going to a Chinese restaurant and ordering your food like Genki sushi. There is a QR code at your table. You scan it, review the menu and order your dish. They would then deliver your dish to your table and keep track of what you ordered and your total bill. Not all dishes are spicy. You can order them Mild or some are not spicy. There are also a spot where you can give special instructions if needed. The dishes that was ordered were: *Mung bean jelly noodles in chili sauce: Interesting concept on a dish that is clear noodles with hot sauce. *Bean curd sheets with chili sauce: Very tasty but my lunch companions didn't care for it. *Spareribs with pineapple: not spicy. It was like sweet and sour pork ribs. *Chengdu fried rice: was okay. Not to dry and tasty. *Chengdu Special clams: not spicy and like in a garlic sauce. *Stir fried beef with cilantro: tasty and beef was tender. You got to like cilantro which I do. There was no service after they brought us water. No menu was given. They didn't ask if we knew how to order because it was our first time there. Notice the QR code on the table. Came out as soon as it was done. Restaurant has a update feel and look. Pro: We liked the non spicy food. I like the medium spicy food because I like medium spicy. Liked that some dishes when you ordered by QR code, you can give instructions on how spicy you want your food. Like you can see what you ordered and the total bill amount as you order. Con: Wish some of the dishes could be ordered non spicy. But, it is a Szechuan restaurant. Parking is limited valid or street parking. Would I go back: Not really. read more

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come here often and really enjoy it. The food fits my taste perfectly and the service is always quick and friendly. read more

Chengdu Taste - Szechuan Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

When my bf does takeout he seems to have no problem with missing food or extreme wait times. Food is very delicious and consistent which I appreciate. The popcorn chicken and Chengdu fried rice are my favorites read more

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The food was really good here. We came once they opened so there weren't many people and luckily, after putting in our order, the food came out rather quickly! The restaurant is clean, bright, and it's on the second floor. For those that have difficulty with stairs, there is an elevator, but the day I went, the elevator was broken so my parents had to walk up, but they said it wasn't too difficult, so that's a positive. The food was well made and they can adjust the spice level for you. We got the eggplant, tan tan noodles, fish soup and beef and onions. All really good...I have nothing bad to say. The flavors were on point, made to order, and the only thing to be mindful of is that the soup was spicy. It doesn't look it, but it gives a great kick! Try this place out. You won't be disappointed read more

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Just go here! The spices are crazy, I think this is my favorite restaurant in Honolulu based on flavor alone. read more

Chengdu Taste - Sour and spicy glass noodles, spring onion chicken in pepper sauce - Szechuan Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Outstanding!!! we spent six nights in Waikiki and chose to have dinner here three times! It was just fantastic. Excellent service and truly outstanding artistic food. Great portions and reasonable prices also! read more

Authentic Sichuan food. It's been windy all week in Honolulu and I've been thinking about some Sichuan spicy fish stew. I've decided to get boiled sliced fish in hot sauce and pickled shredded potatoes thru Uber eats. Food were appropriately packaged and promptly delivered. Delicious and generously portioned. Will try other things in the menu next time. read more

Chengdu Taste - Fish in hot sauce and shredded potatoes with green peppers - Szechuan Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This is always the place for great food and services. We got the following items Boiled Sliced Fish in Hot Sauce Hot and Sour Soup Shrimp Fried Rice Duck in SiChuan Style ( Half ) Toothpick Lamb with Cumin Spicy Flavored Hock read more

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Parking: valet is $2/hr they do not validate, and your vehicle is placed in a rotating lift garage. You can also try parking at Walmart across the street. Bathroom: On the second floor, by the elevator and the restaurant. It is down the short hallway behind the pizza place. You will need a code to use it, 2956# is the current code. It was clean and well stocked. Service: The two ladies working that day did a great job of anticipating needs of diners, as well as immediately cleaning after customers left. They made sure we had water refills, and enough boxes when it was time to go. They were polite and cordial. Place your order using the QR code at the table. In the comment section before checkout, you can clarify any food allergies, and most menu items you can specify spice level as you add them to the cart. Pay on the website or ask for your bill when you are ready to leave. Ambiance: Well decorated, clean, and very inviting. Food: Braised Dongpo hock: 9/10 Duck: 9/10 Toothpick Lamb with cumin: 10/10 Pork belly & bamboo shoots: 7/10 Pork wonton in chicken broth: 8/10 Tan Tan noodles: 10/10 Stirfry clams in garlic sauce: 9/10 Crispy shrimp w/salted egg yolk: 8/10 Spareribs w/pineapple: 9/10 Chengdu fried rice: 8/10 Sautéed eggplant & string beans 10/10 Fermented glutinous rice balls 10/10 Sticky rice cake 10/10 Fried buns 7/10 The braised Dongpo was very flavorful, saucy, tender, and gelatinous. The duck is not spicy, the skin was crispy and the meat was juicy. Do not skip their lamb unless you just don't like cumin. One of our guests doesn't like lamb, and this was one of their favorite dishes. I really enjoyed the tan tan noodles. It was spicy, nutty, and hot comfort food. The spareribs with pineapple was an elevated sweet and sour pork dish. If I could have one or the other, I would chose the spareribs every time. The eggplant was very good and paired well with all the proteins we ordered. The fermented glutinous rice balls is a delicious sweet soup. It comes with goji berries, rice, and egg white along with the tang yuan. It is also good cold the next day for breakfast. The sticky rice cakes come in a set of 3. They are thick, delicious, not too sweet with the dipping sauce on the side. Sorry for not having photos for this one. The fried buns were ok. They are best eaten fresh, order these towards the end of your meal. It comes with a side of dipping sauce. They were crispy on the outside and soft and pillowy on the inside. Overall, we will definitely be coming back and putting this on our restaurant rotation. read more

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When it first opened in Honolulu, their food was heavy on the mala and fiery chile peppers, portion sizes were generous and menu items were plentiful and unique to Hawaii. Now, prices have jumped while portion sizes shrank, the menu has shrunk to common dishes (many of my favorites gone) and the mala and spiciness of their food are havled. read more

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***4.5 STARS*** I enjoy spicy food but have noticed my heat tolerance levels aren't as high like before. Perhaps, I'm often dining with my family where favorite niece and nephew by default can both pack a punch. I don't think I could have handled the kiddies' spice levels when I was at their age. Favorite niece by default graduated from medical school last month and she chose the graduation dinner venue: Chengdu Taste (CT), a Szechuan restaurant chain that hails from Southern California that had been under my radar for quite some time now. Located on the 2F of 808 Center, I've often passed CT when I patronize my go to sushi restaurant which is on the 3F of 808 Center. I've witnessed many Chinese speaking patrons come here and in my books, that's a good sign of my the cuisine's authenticity. CT has been at 808 Center (1F) since 2016 and relocated to 2F location since Feb 2019, with sister restaurant Mian taking over the 1F spot. Upon entry, I was impressed with the upbeat ambiance with bright lighting and bold colors in decor. Staff greeted me and led me to our table as one of my family members arrived first. Great first impression. Favorite niece and nephew have been to CT before so they took lead with ordering. My sister and I also added a couple of dishes that were appealing. Food order is submitted via QR code and our wait didn't seem long as we were discussing the graduation ceremony. As expected, the food here at CT is overall spicy but there are some dishes without heat so reach out to the staff for suggestions. Crowd favorites were the beancurd sheets in scallion sauce, bo bo chicken, Szechuan noodles dan dan style and the toothpick lamb in cumin. The kiddies really enjoyed the mao xue wang, a stewed dish of assorted "pig parts" with some Spam in the numbing mala and spicy sauce. Just not my thing. On the contrary, family didn't care for the spareribs with pineapple sauce but I thoroughly enjoyed this. Perhaps it helped cool down my mouth after sampling a whole bunch of spicy foods. For dessert we got the fried bun with condensed milk. It was delivered to our table hot and fresh where it was easily gobbled up. We were sadly disappointed with the mung bean jelly with spicy sauce and the spring onion chicken in pepper sauce. They both fell flat. The Chengdu fried rice and Szechuan duck were just okay for us. Probably won't be ordering them again. Service was above average for a Chinese restaurant, where I usually lower my standards. The restaurant was quite busy but staff were friendly and attentive, and provided us with takeout containers for our leftovers. Overall, a positive first experience at CT where I'd be game for a return visit. There are other things on the menu that I'd like to explore. The prices here at CT are reasonable and with decent portions. read more

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Love their shredded potato dishes and other vegetables. It's on the 2nd floor. It's very clean and spacious. I like that you can order from your phone. Good servers. Attentive. Would definitely go back. Street parking or valet. read more

I've always heard about this place so I decided that today was the day to stop by! My boyfriend and I arrived around 5:05pm on a Wednesday and it wasn't crowded since they just opened. The interior is modern meets Chinese culture. It was so beautiful! We were seated and the staff wasn't friendly and didn't say much. You order through a QR code on the table which was convenient. The water given was absolutely horrendous. It tasted so metallic as if there were coins in the water. The water pitcher and cups were made of a metal but it tasted so bad the taste made me nauseous. I got the Flavored Spicy Beef Noodle and my boyfriend got the Sautéed Beef with Onions. When our food came, the server would just place the plate on the table, not even look at us or say anything, and just walk away. Although the service was bad, we were impressed with the our meals. The noodles were perfectly bouncy and had just the right amount of heat to make your mouth tingle but not enough to cause any discomfort. The Sautéed Beef with Onions was surprisingly delicious. At first my boyfriend was hesitant to order it since he thought he'd be able to make it at home and wanted to try something more complex. The beef was thinly sliced with the perfect amount of flavor. The onions were so crunchy and fresh that it added a different texture which paired nicely. Also the beef doesn't come with rice so you'll have to order it on the side. Although the food was great, I'm giving this place a 3 stars because of the awful water and terrible service. I understand not everyone is cheerful or friendly at work but a simple smile or a couple of words would have been nice and polite. It literally felt like we were bothering them by eating at the restaurant. Come here if you want good food but stay away if you're looking for decent service. read more

Chengdu Taste - Sautéed Beef with Onions - Szechuan Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Very good + authentic Sichuan food! This restaurant is on the second level of a plaza on Rycroft and Sheridan street, and parking's available on the street or you can try and grab the few spots they have in the plaza's lot (first hour free). The interior of the place is spacious and clean with large windows facing the street, and I liked how the servers were super attentive and friendly! We got the mapo tofu, sauteed eggplant, chengdu style fried rice, and griddle cooked frog. The mapo tofu was soft and flavorful, and the eggplant was melt-in-your-mouth and had a nice sweet and sour taste. I liked the frog as well, it was numbingly spicy and the meat was really tender. The only thing that was just ok was probably the fried rice, but I did like all the other dishes. Will definitely come back for more! read more

Chengdu Taste - eggplant, chengdu fried rice, mapo tofu - Szechuan Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Was craving Sichuan after watching Chen Kenichi on iron chef Japan and this was the first place I tried to quench this craving and it was Great!!!!! There was so many good sounding things on their menu we had a hard time picking. First we ordered the boiled slice fish in hot sauce which was absolutely amazing! This is what I always imagined Sichuan cooking would be. We also ordered the sliced beef and tofu pudding in hot sauce, which had a little too much whole peppercorns for our liking. We also ordered the tan tan (dandan) noodles which was absolutely delicious! The table next to us ordered a whole ham hock which also looked amazing. Will be coming back to try the twice cooked pork and mapo tofu! read more

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This place is outta the way for us but worth it. Parking can be tough to get here. It's behind Walmart, so you can park in the structure and just walk across the street. The food here is amazing and so authentic. You order at your table using the QR code at your table, so I screenshot some of the menu items for you folks, but couldn't load all of them sadly. The service is great here, and the place is very clean. You'll want to get the usual suspects here, the toothpick lamb, boiled beef, Mabo tofu, dumplings in chili oil, and the Szechuan beef stir fry. I'm getting hungry typing this just thinking about the food. The portions are pretty good for the price, but you're coming here for the best Szechuan experience you can find on island. If you wanna know more about this place just message me cause I can go on and on about one of my favorite places to eat in town!!! read more

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I've always wanted to come here so I was happy to finally visit. The ambiance is very welcoming as someone of chinese descent. The restaurant's service structure is slightly different than others, instead of getting your order taken by a server, you just scan a QR code and choose the dishes you'd like. It's pretty straight forward but also means you don't really have someone to inquire about the dishes. I also needed to keep weirdly stare at the servers to get help when I needed the takeout containers, check, and napkins. We got the bobo chicken to start with, it was cold, which we didn't realize till it arrived to the table. Despite the RED color, it wasn't too spicy for me, and the flavor was pretty good. There was so much sauce we took it home since we loved the flavor of it. We also got the toothpick lamb with cumin. It was delicious and we ate it all. My mom insisted that we get the shredded pork with garlic sauce, as we often get that at other chinese restaurant. Big mistake, it was NOT what we expected. For some reason it was sour? We tried to eat it and even mixed it with the sauce from the bobo chicken to 'save' it, we even took it home thinking that maybe we'll eat it when we are more hungry. Nope, in the trash it goes :/ (and I hate wasting food btw). We also got the flavored spicy beef noodle. It was delicious, we ate it all despite how spicy it was. Probably more spicy than the average can handle, my mom wanted to try it and there was instant regret in her eyes. From the bowl it seems like it's from the noodle shop down stairs called "Mian", been there as well! Overall, would MAYBE come back if my family wanted to or to take someone here who has never tried foods on the menu as they have a large variety. read more

Chengdu Taste - Bobo Chicken - Szechuan Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

As a spicy food lover, it met my expectations! The food was flavorful and had some heat. I ordered the "more spicy" for all my dishes and I thought it had a kick, so I'm sure for general audiences it was VERY spicy. Restaurant is clean, open, lots of natural light, and gives 1hr free valet parking. They do not have physical menus so will need to scan the QR code at the table to view menu and order through that as well. The only cons are that the server did not come check on me throughout the meal, and the winter melon tea wasn't too tasty. read more

Chengdu Taste - Spicy Cabbage (not the Sweet & Sour one) - Szechuan Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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You can see by the way that the food looks and by the lack of customers that something has changed at Chengdu. Did the owners switch? did they let their buddies take over the kitchen? It is just not the same Chengdu. I have not been here for a while, but I did notice the staff is different, the menu looks completely new, the presentation of the Lamb and even the Cabbage dish was off. I did not dislike the food by any means but was surprised how much the style and the offerings seem to have degraded. FAKE CHENGDU taste....... read more

Chili dumplings. Green beans. Duck. Fried and steamed rice. Tofu and aubergine. A few more items and finished with a gelatin dessert. It was all soooooo good. Really impressed!! 808 building. Turn left at 2nd floor. read more

Not worth the trip. Food is poor quality and service is mediocre. This place does not represent the food of Cheungdu. read more

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Went this past week and quickly was seated with no wait. Food was just as delicious as I remembered it to be, even dreaming about it right now. The had a remodel of the restaurant, new chairs, tables, lighting fixtures, and new art/paint on the walls - looks great and super comfy! read more

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Chengdu is the capital city of Sichuan. Chengdu Taste is located on the second floor of the Sheraton 808 center. Bold authentic Sichuan flavors is what you will indulge your taste buds in while at Chengdu Taste. Dishes will have mala (麻辣 málà), a spice made from sichuan peppercorns and chili which gives a numbing sensation. You can opt to not have that spice included in your dishes. I've been here three times now. Dishes that have turned into my go tos are the toothpick lamb. Crispy yet moist bites with great spices. I love the big amount of cilantro in this. Their spring onion chicken, served cold are tender pieces of chicken thighs chopped up. Eggplant is really tasty and big serving. Their menu is on a QR code that pulls up their ordering system too. So you take the time you need and order when you are ready. The food comes super fast. They take reservations with parties of four or more. Parking is in a small lot behind the center, street parking, or the garage at Walmart. read more

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Awesome sweet sour spareribs, the lamb is the jam. Just tried their frog and it is super bomb.easy to order and food comes out pretty quick. read more

The food is good, but the service needs to get improved, when making phone order, the tall waitress hung up phone on me after I asked the second time about her name. read more

I ordered their food for take out two days in a row. The sauteed string bean have been my new favorite read more

Chengdu Taste - Szechuan Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii