We first went to the 老四川 in Seattle before our son was born. He'll be 36 years old this year, so…read moreyes he's a horse. I had lived in Beijing for 8 years and spoke pretty good mandarin for a 老外 so I ordered for us. Our waitress, one of two sisters who ran the place, I call her 陈大姐, said to me, Wow, you can speak Chinese! You must be very smart! I replied, You must be very smart. You can speak Chinese! At first she didn't know what to say but then laughed. It was the beginning of a lovely relationship. However since the pandemic we had not been back. Perhaps yesterday we were in the spirit of celebrating the Spring Festival. We decided to go there. What a great choice! 陈大姐 by coincidence was working. She retired years ago. (Her sister opened another 老四川 in Bellevue but unfortunately has since passed away.) 陈大姐 immediately recognized us. She remembered our son and other family members who often joined us there. It felt like old friends getting together again. Unfortunately my wife and I were the only ones in our little group. It's better to have more people so you can order more dishes. We only got 4 dishes, 宫保鱼， 椒盐虾，干煸四季豆， 夫妻肺片。Gong bao fish, salt and pepper shrimp, green beans and "husband and wife lung strips"! Actually that's a beef and tendon appetizer. Everything tasted just like we remember. Well, the fish dish was wetter than before but still tasty. Flavors are authentic but a little toned down from the Sichuan food in China and in a few other local restaurants. The main flavor of Sichuan cuisine is 麻辣 or spicy numbing. It's not really so hot as it is numbing. Your lips tingle. Most people who didn't grow up with this aren't big fans. Their 水煮肉 or 水煮鱼 comes pretty close though. Leftovers with either of those and leftover rice plus whatever make the very best 烩饭, huifan! Just boil it. We arrived there early and there were just a few other customers eating. And they left soon after. So it was just us and a steady stream of delivery drivers coming in to pick up food to go. I would consider ordering on line like that but this food doesn't hold up well over the distance to our home. Although the interior had been remodeled since our last visit, the decor is fairly stark. Combine that with the location in a strip mall on the corner of Jackson and 12th, which has seen better days, ambience isn't a real draw. However if what you want is a very good meal at reasonable prices then you should go to the Sichuanese Cuisine restaurant in Seattle. (I prefer it to the one in Bellevue.) Too bad you probably won't get to meet 陈大姐。Now that we know the food is still great, we will return.

This was a good order sojourn experience might be better. Ordered pa cake, dumplings, and walnut…read moreshrimp. First they are fast and the walnet shrimp was devoured it was so good. They prices are priced well. Remember everything is al a cart, you pay extra for rice. That's fine. The pancake was inedible it had no flavor and was very (very) dry. The dumplings needed soy which I didnt get (bad on me) and the dipping sauce all heat no chili flavor. I have had better frozen dumplings which made me sad. Will try one of the other amazing Chinese places in downtown Seattle.

Szechuan Noodle Bowl is definitely an unassuming, no-frills type of restaurant. I probably would've…read moreoverlooked this place if I hadn't already been made aware of it through the positive Yelp reviews I read during my research for a Seattle itinerary. Since it is a small establishment, I am a bit hesitant to give it three stars, but it was underwhelming compared to what I had expected after reading rave reviews. The inside was very welcoming to me; it was homey, giving similar vibes to my grandma's home/kitchen. There is very limited seating. FOOD: The food is definitely fresh and authentic, but I think I just prefer stronger, bolder flavors. The food here was very light and had a sort of healthy taste to it? Pan Fried Dumplings (3.5/5) - The fried dumpling skin had a nice texture to it, and the filling was juicy. It was okay; I didn't have strong feelings about it. Pork and Chive Dumplings with Hot and Spicy Sauce (3/5) - From the name, I was expecting a stronger flavor. The sauce was on a milder, vinegary side, so I was rather disappointed. Xiao Long Bao (4/5) - Juicy and came out piping hot (as reflected by the steam blurring my photos of it). Probably my favorite thing from what we ordered. Would've paired nicely with some ginger, but I forgot to ask if that was available. Szechuan Beef Noodle with Soup (3/5) - A cleaner, slightly herbal type of broth compared to what I am used to. SERVICE: The person helping us was nice. I don't know if they were having an off day, but it took a really long time for us to receive our food, despite it not being busy. The prices and portions here are really reasonable. Note that they only take cash or Venmo payments. TLDR// Being transparent, I found this place to be a bit underwhelming, but maybe I came in with too high of expectations. I would still recommend trying it to see if it's your cup of tea. It's always worth supporting local businesses.

Mom and pop type Chinese restaurant. It was pretty small with limited seating but I liked the vibe…read moreof the restaurant. Service was kind of slow though and it took us a while to order and get our food Szechuan beef noodle with soup (#13): 4/5 XLB (#11a): 4/5 I liked this but it wasn't super notable Pork and chive dumpling w/ hot and spicy sauce (#5): 3.5/5 I liked the flavor but it wasn't super strong Pan fried dumplings (#12a): 4/5 pretty juicy on the inside

Chengdu taste has to be in my top 3 all time favorite restaurants. The variety of flavors on their…read moremenu is incredible. I've been here about 5 times now with coworkers and friends, and decided to finally bring my family here on Christmas Eve. Everything comes out so quickly, very fresh and delicious, every single time. This is Sichuan cuisine so almost everything on the menu is spicy, but there are some milder options. My absolute go to is the sweet and sour pork spare ribs and the spicy green chili beef. The fish in red broth is perfectly tangy and full of flavor, i recommend a size of white rice to go with, and the egg and shrimp dish is a great neutral base to combine with all of the other flavors and spices going on. I also order a glass of the milk tea to go with my meal to calm my tastebuds from the chilis. Highly recommend. You do order on your phone here but can flag down the server if you need a fork or to go box or something else. The restaurant is more of a casual dining vibe, that way you can focus on the food! I can't wait to try the entire menu here. I love Chengdu taste!!!!

We ate here a year ago and coming back to Seattle we decided to be here again…read more yummy. Not disappointed at all

Good food best service the hotpot there was very high quality the taste was fantasticread more

My friend said this was super authentic to Chengdu hotpot. Having been to Chengdu before, I can…read moreemphatically confirm! When they ask you for the spicy soup base, they MEAN hot. You order from a kiosk, and the server brings it to your table. Sauce bar is self serve. The meat ring was enough to feed the 3 of us, but we also got 2 different noodles, quail eggs, 2 veggies, fish tofu, fried tofu skin and the sauce bar that comes with appetizers. I'm also rating this 5/5 because it's rare I come across a soup base that is so flavorful that I barely dipped any of the meats in sauce. I genuinely would skip the sauce bar because of how rich in flavor everything was. A nice added touch was the hotpot aprons and covers so your clothes don't smell like hot pot afterwards! (Though I think that's a good thing....) Best of all, they were open so late, even on a weekday :0

It's affordable and authentic. Serving sizes are good, two people could easily share a rice noodle…read moreand an app and be satisfied. I like the Signature Rice Noodles and the Sauerkraut Series. The pickled pepper or hot pot noodles are proper spicy, so I'd avoid if you don't love spice. The liver, kidney and intestines can be easy to overcook but they cook them perfectly here. Rice noodles are slippery with the right amount of bounce. Toppings are plentiful and add lots of flavor and textures to the noodle dish. The spicy shredded potatoes are crispy and spicy, just what you might want to wet your appetite for noodles. Crispy Pork is true to its name, crispy and goes well with the dry dipping rub included. It's not bad the next day but best day of. Beef roll pancake is just okay, nothing special about it. The grilled garlic oysters are also just okay, probably wouldn't order again

This place was surprisingly quiet on a Saturday evening for dinner. We were seated quickly and…read moreordered through a tablet which was really convenient. The skewers were quite good I really liked the beef. The picked pepper house special noodles had some spice in it and was flavorful. I recommend it if you can handle some spice but otherwise the house special original noodles are good too without any spice.

Another place that let me down. Based off reviews, I had high hopes but walking in I was…read moreimmediately taken by how empty it was. But it was early and I assumed it would pick up. (In transparency I do want the assurance of customers enjoying food sitting around me when I eat). The food, was only middle of the road, with a dish or two being below our expectations. Sitting in an empty, strip mall restaurant to celebrate Chinese New Year, I was let down by everything, from the service, to the food and the ambiance.

Tuesday 1/6/2026, dinner with my daughter. Somewhere I can order something healthy and this is it…read more FOOD: was amazingly tasty ans flavorful SERVICE: Our waiter could need some customer service training a little bit. Even if your busy , should always try to make people feel comfortable and wel AMBIANCE:

Came here on a Wednesday night and the place was literally empty. We were greeted and seated right…read moreaway of course. Our server was really nice and provided refills quickly, as well as offered to put in more broth. The sauce bar is pretty good. There are some appetizers there too. We got the lamb and beef combo, as well as pork belly. All of them tasted great. Ambience is really nice. Very nicely decorated. It does make me really sad to see such a great restaurant sit so emptily, likely due to its location.

First time trying. Went late afternoon on a Sunday. Plenty of tables available. Several tables…read morewere full with patrons. We ordered the lamb & beef combo, mixed veggies. Selected the healthy mushroom broth and the pork bone broth. Both were just okay not a lot of flavor, but not too salty. We both got the sauce bar too. Also included some chicken feet, a Thai chicken gizzards and celery dish, fungus, two different kinds of soup, and cantaloupe and grapes. You can go up to the sauce bar Unlimited times. Restaurant was tidy and clean, service was very good and cordial Free parking for two hours on the 3rd floor, but a bit sketchy. The restaurant is on level 2c. Kind of hard to find cause the over the door signage says Bite of China in big letters and Pipa Mountain Hot pot in small print Food was okay portion size of meat combo was generous. Might go back again.

The best mala chicken I've ever had. The lamb hot pot is also to die for. My favorite Chinese…read morerestaurant in Tacoma area (possibly anywhere?).

The food is outstanding. Service is good. Parking is plenty as there is a lot at the complex…read more Inside they do have large round family tables, and small tables for smaller parties. The deep-fried fish, Szechuan style, was my favorite out of all the dishes. Fried to perfection with the hint of spice on the batter. Their honey walnut prawns were exciting to eat as they were large and covered in tasty sauce. Their twice cooked pork belly literally melts in your mouth- yum. We also had many of their other dishes like noodles, fried rice, and veggie platters, but I had to list a few of my favorites. The restrooms need an upgrade, but other than that, food is delicious and I will be returning for more.

Try the beef stir fry Really spicy…read more Only 5 things in it Beef jalapeños garlic ginger and some sort of green Been my favorite meal as of late

You need to come here just for the Eggplant and preserved egg. It comes in a mortar and pestle,…read morespicy, flavorful, and paired nicely with white rice. It is a numbing and spicy delicacy that hits the spot. I need to come back here to try everything else on the menu! The shredded pork baos, stir fried beef, and house fried rice dishes were all delicious and come in generous and hearty portions. This is a great family style restaurant that will satisfy your sichuan/szechuan cravings.

12/15/25: We were in the Everett, WA area that day, which was a day of heavy rains, gusty winds at…read more16 mph, and we were craving good Szechuan cuisine, so we found a quaint spot tucked away in downtown Everett along Colby Avenue; we were greeted with warmth and gracious hospitality. Our dining experience began with cold appetizers, including a mixed black fungus dish with a satisfying crunch and tangy vinegar flavor, alongside pickled lotus root vegetables with a garlicky and subtly spicy taste. For our main courses, we opted for the Deep Fried Fish Szechuan Style, which was filled with cod fish, had a lighter batter coating, and a pleasing crunch, but beware of its savory and fiery flavor, which intensifies after several bites. We also selected the Szechuan Hometown Tofu, which offered our taste buds a savory flavor, enhanced by chili sauce, a crunchy exterior, and a soft, silky interior. On the side, we ordered a bowl of steamed purple rice and white rice. This exceptional culinary experience combines the perfect balance of crunchiness, chili spice, garlicky freshness, and sweetness, rich flavors of Szechuan cuisine. I highly recommend this restaurant for an authentic Szechuan-style dining experience.

The positive part was the sweet and sour chicken was still very warm when it reached my house…read more The vegetable chow mein was not. It is a huge portion but it is completely devoid of any flavor whatsoever. Usually onions add something but that did not help. I don't know how you can mess up noodles but no one in my family would eat them and there is one person in my family that will manage to eat almost anything and they refused. The sweet and sour chicken was drowning in sauce even though we asked more than once for the sauce to be on the side. We liked the bell peppers and onions in the sauce. The chicken pieces were of decent size. I did not care for the sauce. The white rice was well made and fluffy. The rice was probably the best part of the dish. About an hour later, we ended up throwing up the food. A complete waste of $31 dollars (which is pricey for what was supposed to be a lunch special). Also, vegetable chow mein and chicken chow mein is the same price which we found out after we had paid. Lunch is pictured and mention to include soup BUT you only get soup if you dine in. The place looked clean the the people seemed friendly. We may give them one more chance bc of the friendly service.