I love love love Chengdu. It is my favorite authentic Chinese/Sichuan spot in Providence. You don't come here for chicken fingers !! I have never had a bad meal here, and I always try to be adventurous and try something new each time. With that being said, I always get an order of the Chongqing diced chicken. It is one of my fave dishes of all time (be warned, it is SPICY. Not for the faint of heart). The sauteed pig intestine with chili is another fave of mine. The dining area is spacious and cute, and the staff here is always incredibly nice and knowledgeable. Very helpful when there is a lot of dishes you might not be familiar with ! Chengdu is a must try if you are in the Smith Hill area of Providence. In fact , it's worth a trip to Smith Hill all on it's own. read more

Chengdu Taste - Spicy pork feet - Szechuan Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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I wanted something different for dinner and this place has been on my list to visit for a while. There were plenty of parking spaces to choose from. When we went inside, there was only one other party there and no music, so just whispers and the sounds of utensils against plates. There are about 4-5 booths and 1-2 regular tables to choose from. Since l am not familiar with Sichuan cuisine, I had Al help me choose my dishes. I went with the dumplings in chili sauce, fried rice, eggplant in garlic sauce, and chongquin chicken. While we waited, we were given water. The dishes came out at different times. They first served us the dumplings which were really good. The sauce they were in did have some chili sauce, but it was mostly like a sweet soy sauce and really tasty. It came with about 6 dumplings with a perfectly cooked wrapper and filled with flavorful pork - simple but delicious. Next was the eggplant. I was expecting a heavy garlic presence, but it was more like a sweet and sour sauce. The eggplant was very tender, but really hot so we had to wait to let it cool down a bit. The rice came after. I honestly think this was one of my favorite dishes since it was perfectly cooked, great flavor, and good portion. Lastly, the chicken came out. There was a large pile of chicken, but half of it was peppers. The chicken was cut into little bite sized pieces, each fried perfectly. Some pieces were more tongue numbing than others but it was nothing aggressive; very gentle and comfortable numb. I would have liked if there were music, but the no music was fine too; an escape from chaotic reality. Our total was around $50, which wasn't bad for the amount of food we got. I would come back to try other items. read more

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We got some take out from Chengdu Taste recently and the online ordering was easy. You can type in comments to customize the order. There's not place to pay online, so had to call their phone number and give them my credit card info. I later realized they had added $2 to my original receipt total....that was not expected... We got the Kung Pao Chicken (spicy and savory), the Chicken with eggplant in garlic sauce (smooth, tasty and spicy as well), beef and broccoli (that was fine, not great, the pieces of beef were huge....), and a pork lo mein. Overall a good tasting place for a quick dinner. read more

If you're looking for authentic Chinese/Sichuan food, this is your place. They have a wide range of options that cater to a range of tastes. The service is quick and friendly, and I have yet to have a less that enjoyable experience! My go-to is usually the General Tso's Chicken. Perfectly glazed with your choice of spice level, perfectly crispy and just what's needed to warm you on a cold day! read more

Chengdu Taste - General Tso's chicken. - Szechuan Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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We ordered takeout from here. It was hot, fresh, and flavorful. I love egg drop soup and always judge a place based on it. I loved the traditional addition of chopped tomatoes and now want them in all of my egg drop soups. The General Tso's had a great spice and flavor. read more

We were the only in-store diners while the delivery people were in and out all evening. Been here before and once when they were in Pawtucket. This visit the food was just so-so. Gyoza were really doughy. Other dishes were pretty good, not great. The search for authentic and good Chinese food in RI continues. read more

Food is always on point! Talk about authentic Chinese food in RI this is the place to go! Not many places in RI serve authentic Chinese food never mind make it this good it's a must try place. My all time favorite has to be the braised fish fillet with Napa cabbage and their Chongqing chicken to die for! Nowhere in RI can compare. The braised beef in the noodle soup is soo ridiculously tender and delicious. Staff are always very nice as well always love to support a small family business. read more

Chengdu Taste - Chicken Lo Mein West Lake Beef Chowder Soup Braised Beef Noodle Soup - Szechuan Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Uneven. Some of the dishes were terrific; some were meh. On the positive side was an outstanding double-cooked sliced pork dish that was savory and delicious with thin pieces of pork belly and sliced onions and peppers. Also good was a braised fish soup with thin noodles and pickled vegetables which had an enticing mild and sour taste (better than it sounds!). On the so-so side was a lackluster salt & pepper shrimp which although it had a good flavor, the fried shrimp was soggy and missing that delectable crunch and crispiness. Also rather disappointing was the dim sum we sampled - just not much flavor in the juicy pork dumplings and crystal shrimp. The pea pod leaves in garlic sauce was also just ok, not having enough sauce. On the downside, the place is not very appealing in decor or furnishings; the booth seating is awkwardly placed being too far from the table and immovable so that you're perched on the edge of your seat trying to feed yourself. Service is a bit brusque. Oh and finally, although the signage says they take credit cards, they really prefer cash and will direct you to a nearby ATM. I could forgive all this if only the food had been consistently executed. read more

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I really enjoy the food here but I feel like i'm only touching the surface on what they have to offer. Everything i've had so far has been stellar! I've gotten delivery once and dined in the other time (it was pretty empty but I could see a plethora of takeout orders). My first time I ordered delivery with my roommate and got Chonq Qing chicken (flavorful, delicious and distinct), Dan Dan noodles Chengdu style (classic), Green Bean Noodle (first time ever trying mung bean noodles and I dug the texture and flavor), a recommended spicy Double Pork dish (very tasty), and String Beans with Garlic (solid)...we should have also ordered a side of plain rice or made it at home to compliment the dishes. **Delivery was very fast but I'm not sure if they still deliver or not- I called a few times after my first delivery and they were not delivering at that time. I hope they continue delivery in the future! My dine-in order with my friend was Pork Wontons in Red Sesame Oil, Kung Pao Tofu and Dan Dan noodles. I also got to try some type of crispy fish from a neighboring table and I really loved the spices and flavor-would definitely try this dish again. When I think about delicious Szechuan in Providence, I dream about this place and will be back soon! My goal is to order from here with a large enough group of friends to get the full experience of trying more dishes at once- I love family style sharing! *I don't believe they serve alcohol and I'm not sure if you can BYOB- as a person who likes a drink with a meal I thought I should note this...but I look forward to coming back! read more

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this is exactly what you need after a long day or in the middle of a rushed day. the service is hospitable and prompt. the booths inside are so comfy and it's the right amount of lighting to cure your hungry headache, and the tables are far enough from each other to either eat in perceived silence or comfortably hold a low key conversation. the food is served hot, seasoned, and timely for most dishes. it's clear the separate ingredients are sliced, chopped, ready and then combination is made when you order. i wanted a heaping pile of stir fry steak and green onions, and the dish was good but could have had more green onions. still delicious. my best friends wanted steak and vegetables and they also enjoyed it with white rice. they took home leftovers. i devoured mine because i didn't order rice. prices are great. i would get this for lunch and/or takeout too. glad i finally tried this. read more

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Chengdu Taste is the ultimate "don't judge a book by its cover" restaurant. From the outside, it's... well, let's just say it's not winning any beauty contests. The exterior is nondescript, and completely unassuming--the kind of place you might drive past without a second glance. The dim sum is delicate, flavorful, and expertly crafted and not of the frozen variety (except for maybe the Crystal shrimp dumplings). The scallion pancakes? Pure magic. Crispy, flaky, and perfectly seasoned, they were so good we had one order then another. Hands down, the best I've ever had. The steamed vegetable dumplings had fresh flavors with the right amount of mouth feel, while the fried chicken dumplings had a satisfyingly crispy bite, giving way to a juicy, well-seasoned filling. They weren't just good--they were downright addictive. The cold shredded chicken salad was refreshing and zesty. The Singapore noodles? A perfect mix of spices, textures, and just the right amount of heat. Chengdu Taste may not look like much from the outside, but inside, it's a hidden treasure trove of incredible flavors. If you love Chinese food, ignore the exterior, walk in with an open mind, and prepare to be absolutely blown away. Just be warned: those scallion pancakes will haunt your dreams. read more

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Great find in little Rhody! This unassuming spot is no frills on the outside but the food and service was great! We came here in a Friday afternoon and it wasn't busy at all. We were the only ones so service was quick - we noticed that most people tend to do takeout. We did a family buffet style and ordered tons of food: Chongding Diced Chicken (so good but so spicy!), Scallion Pancakes (our fave!), Pork Wonton in Chili Oil (spicy, but the dumplings itself didn't have too much flavor), Sliced Pork Belly (delish!), Steamed Pork Dumplings (so good), Pork Fried Rice (another fave), House Lo Mein (def recommend), Bok Choy (great!), and white rice. Everything was great! Definitely would come and do takeout next time. read more

Fabulous Szechuan! Large menu with The menu has more exotic Szechuan specialties for more adventurous types, but it also has traditional choices for those with a tamer palette. Although we ordered a bunch of Dim Sum, Husband's Beef & String Beans came first. The Soup Dumplings were smaller than we are used to, but were very tasty We also ordered Fried Pork Dumplings, Dumplings with Chili Oil. The dumplings with the chili oil were good but probably my least favorite. My favorite starter though was the Szechuan Cucumbers. They had such a tasty, savory sauce, but were still so light and refreshing! 17 year old and I shared two main dishes as well. Everything had tons of flavor and lots of spice! read more

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This place was pretty fire not going to lie. Me and my girl had the Dan Dan noodles and they were gas. The shrimp dumplings were good too even tho my girl was mad I got them steamed. Then we had this pork dumpling in a a dark sauce that was amazing! Dying to go again, if my girl lets me. read more

Amazing, Authentic, Fresh & I could go on! The spicy chicken is the best. Pork fried rice is the best I've ever had. #1 in RI

Best food in town. Authentic food and high quality. Its byob and awesome for large groups!

Ordered takeout from here for the first time and absolutely enjoyed the food. We started with the pork dumpling in chili oil. The dumplings had a good ratio of the amount of filling and skin. The chili oil wasn't too spicy. There was about 6 dumplings. This was $9.95. We ordered two entrees from the lunch special. My husband had the L22.Country Style Bean Curd and I had the L28.Ma Po Tofu w.Mince Pork. When we first received the containers, the portions looked a little small, but it was very filling. I really enjoyed the ma po tofu with mince pork. The pork pieces were small and the tofu was very fresh and smooth. It was a little spicy, but not too bad. The lunch special comes with white rice or vegetable fried rice and a side. We chose vegetable spring rolls for the side. The spring roll was very crunchy and fresh. The vegetable fried rice actually had vegetables in it, sometimes at restaurants the options are just white rice or fried rice with pork. The country style bean curd was $11.95 and the ma po tofu with mince pork was $12.95. It is a little pricy for the lunch special, but it was worth it. I can't wait to try this restaurant in person and order additional sichuan dishes. read more

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This place looks run down from the outside. In fact, I would have guess it was permanently closed. I am SO glad it's not. I first came in with a large group on a Sunday. The place was absolutely empty. We decided to order a bunch of food and share. I am so glad we did! Just about every single thing I tasted was amazing. Shrimp crystal dumplings: amazing. Cold szechuan noodles: the best ever. Scallion pancake: delish. We also had a fish soup, the Chong Qing chili pepper chicken, Kung pao chicken, and a duck dish. Everything was so delicious but the chili pepper chicken was the best. It's fried and spicy but somehow light and crispy. My favorite. I came back two days later to get it again, and in addition to reordering some of the things I already tried, I tried the pickled vegetables, the garlic string beans, and a sliced duck that had ginger with onions and peppers. Everything was so, so good. I am already figuring out how to justify going back soon. My mouth is watering just writing this review. read more

Chengdu Taste - String beans, sliced ginger duck, pickled vegetables - Szechuan Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

The food was okay but it didn't stand out at all. I might be a little more critical because of the great reviews this place has but I need to realize that people will like Chinese food just because of the location of a place. We ordered takeout and the crab Rangoon had a rubbery texture, the lo mein had no sauce and not much chicken. The general tso and chicken dumplings were good but average at best. read more

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Relatively inexpensive but delicious Chinese dishes served without much ceremony or order. Ambience is dark as are the booths. good dumplings. Recommend the eggplant. read more

I think people confuse this restaurant with another one with the same name but different locations. Because when I walked in I was surprised by the ambiance that is bright and spacious. There is no red light like I saw in the reviews. I don't know if the restaurant renovated or the photo is for a different restaurant, my experience was great here. Very good food and very friendly service, which is not very common in Chinese restaurants. Such a good experience!! I absolutely loved the food. It is not very spicy even though it's Sichuan style. I'm sure you can ask for more spicy, but standard taste is good for me. There are too many things I want on the menu, I plan to go back very soon and try other dishes. read more

Chengdu Taste - Meat with garlic sauce - Szechuan Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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An easy five stars even with some pros and cons (see below), but all things considered, Chengdu Taste is well worth a visit if you like Sichuan and a must-visit if you love Sichuan. The menu is deep and interesting. At its worst, the food is very good. At its best, the food is spectacular. Crystal Shrimp Dumpling: Clean, fresh, plump, full shrimp flavor. Simple dipping sauce lacked ginger but the dumplings had enough flavor and freshness not to need it. Pork Wontons in Red Sesame Oil: Just know you're getting the soft wontons, more like dumplings or the wontons in wonton soup, not the fried kind. Very soft. Red sesame oil is self explanatory. No surprises, but nicely done in every regard. Steam Shanghai Little Juicy Pork Bun: Think of these as Soup Dumplings Junior. Not that juicy, soupy, or interesting, so other dumplings options (or Dan Dan noodles) may be the way to go. Clams in Black Bean Sauce: Small clams, but plenty of them, so no worries. Boatloads of flavor in the black bean sauce. Not as pepper-studded as in the menu photo. Chongquing Diced Chicken with Hot Chili Peppercorn: As addictive as popcorn, this has plenty of crunch and plenty of spice, and some salt too. No sauce, but not necessary, as long as you get at least one dish with sauce to go with rice. This is a signature dish that should be a requirement on any first visit. Fried Lamb with Cumin: Far and away my favorite dish here, this is very tender, perfectly cooked lamb, good spiciness, and strong cumin presence. Flavor galore and a very complex flavor, not just heat. It's so delicious that it's hard not to order it every time. Braised Fish Filet and Napa Cabbage with Roast Chili: The classic dish with very tender fish, fairly spicy sauce (though tamer recently than in the past), and cooked-to-wilting cabbage to round out the fish and give some vegetables. Great over rice and great to spoon on its own. Fish Fillet with Tofu in Chili Pepper: Poached/braised fish extremely tender, and really nice if you gravitate toward this style (like in Fish and Napa with Roast Chili), though others might think it undercooked. Flavors subtle but pleasingly effective from the surprisingly light sauce, but perked up with tasty chiles with a texture and pickly freshness similar to red hots. Chicken with Long Horn Pepper in Black Bean Sauce: Large chunks of chicken in a classic black bean sauce, no spiciness in the sauce, but a hint of it in the peppers similar to Anaheims. Enjoyable for what it was, but for a dish labeled as "2-peppers" on the heat scale, way too mild. Spicy Cellophane noodle with Minced Pork: Bright red, oily (it's supposed to be), and full of flavor and spice (gotta have both, and this delivered). Nice soft, crumbly texture to the pork, which appeared to be ground. Jiggly clear noodles. A hit as both a pasta and spooned as just the broth. Singapore Mei Fun: Thin thin noodles with several proteins, including shrimp, and a yellow curry sauce. Not oversauced. Cabbage in Griddle: Crunchy, lightly spicy, just saucy enough. A solid accompaniment dish to the proteins in other dishes. Double Cooked Fish Fillet: Mild, flaky white fish in a very crunchy batter that still provided way more fish than batter in every bite. Heavy on the salt. A bit greasy. If you're looking for a dish with sauce, this isn't it, but definitely not lacking in flavor. Shredded Pork in Garlic Sauce: Nicely cooked pork, good meat-to-vegetable ratio (gotta have plenty of both and still not skimp on meat). A sweeter, thick-brown-sauce item more similar to what you'd find at a suburban Sichuan restaurant, but executed much better. Hot Sour Shredded Potato: Not as sour as at other places, but pleasant flavor with subtle heat, just enough sauce to keep them lubricated, and a very nice crunch. It's the kind of dish that grows on you with every bite. Pickled Bean with Minced Pork: A nice vegetable alternative that has meat too, and a different kind of flavor and texture from most. It's crunchy and sour in addition to being spicy. Mixes well with white rice and reheats well the next day. Plusses: - Food is very authentic, very well prepared, and mostly delicious. - Convenient parking lot (a rarity in Providence). - Clean, quiet environment with roomy seats and good lighting. No bar or noisy bar crowd. Minuses: - High price-to-quantity relative to other Chinese restaurants--but I say the quality justifies it. - Spice levels are inconsistent on the same item from visit to visit. - You are very likely to have as your server a 10-year-old child or someone who doesn't speak English. - Service charge (3%) for using a credit card. read more

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Chengdu Taste is my go to spot for mapa tofu -- it's the best I've ever had. The insanely flavorful tofu is enriched with so many spices and when paired with rice, girl it just melts in your mouth. Drooling just thinking about it! Also love their garlic sliced pork belly with the sweet soy based sauce is soooooo delicious. I hope this place sticks around forever. read more

Great quality food. No complaints here. I would recommend ordering traditional Chengdu dishes, in opposed to dishes you can get at Panda Express (fried wanton, general tsao, and the like). See pictures. All highly recommended. read more

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First timer based on "chefs recommendations"... Pork dumpling in chili oil...DANGER! This oil is so spicy that it caused an immediate adrenergic reaction--think--tear gas (same basis-Capsaicin Choking-loss of breath etc.) On top of that--the dumplings were mushy--average. Little juicy pork buns were very good--sauce accompanied, pathetic. Pork dumplings-average. Soups--Hot and Sour ...as expected. Won Ton soup--broth was dishwater,tasteless. Shredded chicken in garlic sauce--a cold dish?? Probably good over salad? Absolutely nothing to go back for. read more

Take out was quick, easy, friendly, and accurate. This place is open when most other businesses are closed for either holidays or weather. The parking lot is a little sketchy, but the food is so good that I don't even care! Portions are HUGE! read more

We had high hopes for this place. Friends and even RI magazine suggested Chengdu Taste and Chong Qing House to be the two best Chinese restaurants in town. We actually went to Chong Qing last week and loved it. We wanted to compare to Chengdu to see which was better. I was hoping it would be equally as good to provide two great options. Not to be. We ordered the Chong Qing diced chicken and the Braised fish filet as well as the green beans, Young Chow fried rice and noodles. The green beans were OK but not as good as the other restaurant. Even though we ordered a shrimp fried rice, it also came with chicken that seemed incompletely cooked (aka partly raw). Many of us had to put the chicken aside as unsafe to eat. Noodles were bad (according to my Chinese colleagues). After the positive reviews of the chicken and fish, I was hoping for better. Diced chicken was not good. I would honestly rather than something from Panda Express. Actually, same goes for the General Tso's chicken, which we also ordered. That was thick and goopy with sauce which had an abnormal adherence to it, like sometime put in too much corn starch. The braised fish was delicately cooked, but really wasn't too flavorful other than really spicy. Sadly, the service was rather bad. Despite our group ordering in Chinese, they slapped our dishes on the table and made no effort at subtlety or elegance. Even my mother in law doesn't toss food at me that way. In any case, I can't recommend this place at all. I would try King's Garden in Cranston (if you're not Chinese and like pictures of the food) or Chong Qing House in EProv (no pics, extensive menu, delicious but not very spicy for Szechuan). read more

First the ambiance is quite sad. Decor and interior are stuck in another era gone by. The service was soulless and not particularly friendly. The food was weak at best. The hot and sour soup was ok the best thing we ate was the scallion pancake. The main dishes- kung poa chicken was meh and the other tofu dish was barely eatable. We went there based on a couple of chefs featured in RI Monthly magazine recommendations. Does not warrant a return. The search for a good Chinese restaurant in RI continues! read more

Chengdu Taste - Szechuan Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Very traditional Chinese food in RI, we went there late but found out they are a providing very good food, Chengdu Taste make me feel very happy, the taste is amazing read more

100% worth the drive to try out this restaurant. Definitely authentic and delicious Sichuan, cheng du cuisine. Tried a few appetizers and entrees. Service is excellent! 43. Shredded chicken with sesame chilli oil is highly recommended Ox tongue and ox tripe with chilli oil was tasty but a little salty. Has a good texture and good portion of cilantro. Sour and hot sweet potato noodle soup is tasty. Good balance of acidic flavors m. But could be a little more spicy. Sweet and sour pork ribs are delicious. Authentic Shanghai style. Pea shoot sautéed with garlic is one of the best I have had. Definitely order this again. Also the Sichuan garlic cucumber is excellent!!! Excellent food and service. Booth seatings are comfortable and place seems clean. read more

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Best Chinese in RI! Flushing quality food, friendly service. Ordered these dishes, all were excellent: 43,39,38,62,50

Food was okay, nothing special. I got their Spicy Hanan beef off the lunch menu ($11 w/ tax). Small portion of beef and the food didn't have a crazy amount of taste - generic Asian takeout vibe. Vegetable fried rice was pretty good with a big portion, but that's just because it's cheap to make. I wanted to get their Crispy Spicy Beef or Chong Qing Chicken I saw on Yelp but they said it was $21!!! Hell no! read more

Chengdu Taste - Vegetable Spring Roll - Szechuan Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Ordered takeout couple of days ago. Food tasted good with fair quantity. BUT they charge EXTRA on you if you pay with cred card(s).

I went knowing that the place would be "divey" but the food was supposed to be great. The menu looked extensive but since this was my first time O figured I would try something that should be an easy win for the restaurant. My order was: pork dumplings with chilli sauce, beef with scallions, and pork fried rice. The dumplings were an appetizer but they came out last. This was a shame since they were the best part of the meal, really the only dish that had any kind of seasoning. The beef and scallions should have been called beef and onions; the beef had little to no seasoning. The pork fried rice was ok, but many of the pork strips were just fatty pieces. The staff did not make eye contact nor did they respond to verbal queues; e.g. I thanked them when they brought, and our dishes, and our water, and our check and they didn't even acknowledge me. To say I was disappointed after reading so many reviews that said this place has great food is an understatement. So far my journey to find good Chinese food in RI has been a bust. For me this was a once and done place. read more

I don't think I've ever had such hot and fresh delivery items. The chicken with eggplant is absolutely delicious. I can't even report on the other items yet, as I'm still loving my entree and had to write a real time review. I'll be a new repeat customer. This is amazing. read more

Great food! I love the crispy beef, cold sesame noodles and the braised fish fillet w/nappa cabbage with roasted chilis. The rice is flavorful and fluffy. I wasn't a huge fan of the Chongqing Diced Chicken W Hot Chili Peppercorn but that's just a personal preference. Every time I order here I try something new. read more

After years of talking about going to Chengdu Taste & a worldwide pandemic, hubby & I finally made it last night. So much deliciousness! If spicy is your thing, Szechuan cuisine is right up your alley. read more

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Very authentic Chinese food. We had the water boiled beef (水煮牛）kung pao chicken and steamed shanghai dumplings. All legit. Highly recommend you trying dishes other than broccoli and beef and General tsao chicken. read more

Had lunch there yesterday. As usual the Sichuan food is great and I think authentic, but the service (if you want to call it that) was non-existent. Rude and surly people work there. I don't know why they are even open, they don't seem to enjoy running a restaurant and for what you get, the prices are outrageous, I mean out of the ball part. But I'll go back just for the food. read more

Such a quiet gem! I genuinely dine in during the lunch special and grab the general Tao chicken with a ginger ale and it's always amazing! The food just tastes fresh and made with love every time! As for the servers, they can be really hostile and they also hoover over you while you dine! Ive mentioned how this can be unwelcoming to them but it does appear to be a language barrier... nonetheless food is great and take out is always an option! read more