4.5/5 stars, rounded up since they've just opened and can use the boost, and vegetarian options were actually plentiful for a Chinese restaurant: As a majority-weak-to -spicy-foods group of three, I'm not quite sure why we ended up in a restaurant for cuisine known to be quite spicy, but I honestly don't regret it. Luckily we were able to ask the kitchen to make our order mild, but I think the potato shreds would be considered medium spicy (at a minimum) for most places! We were hoping to get their Jelly Noodles, but they've already sold out for the day. My favorite items were the House Tofu and the Dan Dan Noodles. I appreciate how their main dishes come with a serving of rice already included. Given how much we ordered, this is a spot with good value (5 items for $65). Everything else: Parking is plentiful in their lot behind the storefront. The interior was redone with a modern Chinese aesthetic, particularly with the ceiling lights. Staff speak predominately Mandarin , but menu items have peppers indicating spice, and plants indicating vegetarian. So if you're unable to communicate, I'm sure pointing would suffice. Their water is filtered and not straight tap water, indicating attention to detail. read more

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This relatively new szechuan restaurant is located on the Las Tunas strip in Temple City inside a building with a large sign on it that says Golden House (I believe the previous restaurant). One of the menus has the name Northern Cafe on it, like a lot of other restaurants in the area. Are they all owned by Northern Cafe or what is going on? Anyway, parking is easy enough out front or in the lot in back because most of the businesses on this block are out of business and empty. Sadly, that meant a small group of extremely inebriated homeless men sitting near the entrance drinking beers in broad daylight, which was not a comforting thing to walk past. Inside is a rather small, sparse, nondescript room with a handful of tables and some private rooms. They seem to still be decorating, as they were moving things all over the place with the help of a handyman. We noticed a poster with food deals on it and asked about them. A moment later an older gentleman came over to the poster and tore it down. Besides the not unexpected language barrier with a server who did not speak English very well, the one huge problem with the place was that the thermostats were set to 80 degrees. We were all melting as we ate, which was uncomfortable. I hope it's not always like this. Otherwise, service was friendly enough and fine. As far as the food, it was all rather mid. The best item was the green onion pancake. We saw another table with their order and it looked floppy and under fried, so we asked for ours crispy. They were much better, and the flavor was very good. The pork potstickers were not as successful. They look good and are large enough, but the meat inside is not the best tasting. I wouldn't order these again. The kung pao chicken was decent although nothing particularly memorable. The same went for the fried chicken with chilies - essentially chong qing chicken. The problem we had with both the Kung Bao (as they call it) and Fried Chicken were they were not the least bit spicy, and we had asked for them to both be spicy. Surprising to label yourself a szechuan restaurant and then not be spicy. All in all, the food was serviceable but nothing really stood out except the stifling interior heat and the rather cheap prices - everything is very cheap. Three people ate for under $60. I wouldn't scream, "Stay away!", but I also wouldn't run back there any time soon myself. Shame since it was about five blocks from my home. I put up new shots of the menu as all the ones on Yelp are out of date. read more

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The food and prices are decent. However, what stopped us from going back was the cigarette smoke coming from the VIP rooms. The first time I visited with a friend, we were seated next to a VIP room and noticed a strong cigarette smell. We assumed it was coming from outside. On my second visit with my husband, we smelled cigarette smoke again. When the servers opened the VIP room door, we could see smoke inside, and later we saw a customer come out holding a cigarette and casually chatting with the staff. Regardless of the restaurant's policy, being exposed to cigarette smoke while dining was unpleasant and disappointing. Unfortunately, that experience was enough to keep us from returning. read more

A friend brought me here and I was honestly impressed by the value. We ordered a full table of Sichuan dishes and spent only around $100, which felt like a great deal for the quality and portion sizes. They're currently running some really good specials: * New Year all-day specials for $10.95 * 3 lb live bullfrog, cooked to order for $24.99 * Grilled fish for just $19.99 There's also a fun promo where you get a lucky draw if you spend $40 -- it's 100% guaranteed to win, with prizes up to $50. We only got the smallest prize, but it's a free grilled fish for next time, which is still a win in my book. Overall, solid Sichuan flavors, generous portions, and great value. Definitely worth coming back if you're in the Temple City area read more

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Spicy lover? Ready to challenge your taste buds? Tried Chuan Yu, and wow -- they really bring the heat. Their famous $19.99 Sichuan grilled whole fish is HUGE, fresh, and fiery. Every bite hits. And there's more: Chongqing-style mixed meats with tofu, cold chicken soaked in spicy sauce -- straight-up Chongqing street flavors with that signature numbing spice. Need a break from the heat? The crispy pork pancake is crunchy, savory, and surprisingly addictive. Xiao long bao are classic and juicy. Bonus: private seating and karaoke -- perfect for a friends' night out IG: socalhkfoodies read more

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If you're looking for a place that's vibrant, loud in the best way, and serves absolutely Sichuan food. This place is casual night out with friends or family dinner they even have KTV in the room.The shared plates make it a great social dining experience. OH. MY. GOODNESS. Dry Pot Frog dish is a masterpiece. The frog is fried to a stunning crisp on the outside, yet remains incredibly tender and juicy on the inside. It's packed with this explosive savory, slightly numbing (ma la) flavor that Sichuan cuisine is famous for. The pot is loaded with all the goodies--crispy potatoes, lotus root, celery, and aromatic dried chilies that you'll find yourself picking through for one more bite. It's seriously addictive and a must-order. read more

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Came here to eat lunch today and it was delicious. All the items was spicy and had great flavors. The prices for lunch was excellent because it was 11.95 a dish. The service was ok because the waiter was nice but also he was by himself so you gotta take that into consideration when the restaurant was full for the lunch rush. There's parking behind the restaurant. Also there's no signage with the name Chuan Yu and it's under the previous name Golden House. read more

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Authentic Sichuan flavor the whole fish is $20. I feel that it could feed 3 people. We still ordered mapo toufu it's my son's favorite. The beef bread is also yummy. Everything was delicious. Servers are friendly and sweet and always had nice smile. The decor is not fancy but very cozy. Nice family or friends gather spot. We will definitely come back again soon. read more

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We noticed the old North Cafe spot has been taken over by a new Sichuan restaurant called Chuan Yu, so we decided to check it out for lunch. They're in soft opening right now and offer a $33 lunch set where you can choose an appetizer, main, and side. We tried the spicy eggplant in garlic sauce, pan-fried knife-cut noodles, and the spicy fried chicken nuggets. All were full of flavor and definitely had that real Sichuan kick -- my wife loved the heat! If you prefer it milder, just ask the waiter to go easy on the spice. The service was friendly, and the food came out pretty fast. The place looks pretty much the same as before, but the menu has shifted toward authentic Sichuan dishes with lots of spicy options, while still keeping some of the dumplings from the old North Cafe days. Nice find if you're into bold, spicy flavors and want to try something new in the area. read more

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The grilled fish is only $19.99, red sauce chicken is sooo good -- pairing it with cucumber is amazing The pickled chili bullfrog is fresh, fragrant, spicy, and numbing -- perfect with rice! And the pork patty also my fave! high-value Sichuan food -- highly recommend! read more

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The food is delicious and cheap. Can't beat the price nowadays with inflation. Even I purchased the ingredients. It cost as much or even more. Trying to support this restaurant so it can last for a long time. Now they have a special menu with $ 10.95 for veggies and $11.95 for meat. I've been returning here a few times. If you togo, please make sure you call 35 to 40 minutes in advance because they get hectic here. read more

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It's really great value for the price, and the food tastes amazing. Their $19.99 grilled fish is especially worth it, and they also have a lot of great specials. I'll definitely be coming back next time. read more

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Temple city这家川菜过于划算；简直把年夜饭的氛围感拉满；居然还有11.99 美金的特价菜单. 有独立包间；还可以k歌. 全天都有的special menu均11.95带米饭 招牌重庆烤鱼每次必点呀；19.99 一整条鱼外加上配菜也挺多的， 新年现还推出了活牛蛙 吃起来不柴；干锅，紫苏口味都很好吃. 川味毛血旺做的也很正宗，口感嫩嫩的.每次吃必点， 新年的特价菜单已经附图啦. 重点是：价格降了，菜量一点没少，品质也完全没变。 read more

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Food is good, i came here for the house special menu. When i was here, it was only one server serving us at that time. Our orders did came out a bit slow. The food passed my taste bud, but sadly, no free rice refill. No free soup. Would have complete me. Seem like i get more rice if i ordered it for to go. Again, great food, great spicy flavor, the place is a bit small. Wait till it gets busy, it might be a nightmare. I would come again, I pray the owner would offers free rice refill and soup with my lunch, and more deal. Or even a drink to satisfy my cheapness nature. Take mj at valley and red 99 for example. read more

Decided to try our this place after seeing the great reviews and boy did it not disappoint. If you love Sichuan food, this place is delicious. Fragrant and perfect balance to the seasoning of their dishes. We tried their Sichuan fried fish and was blown away by how big the portion is for the price. Their kung pao chicken and twice cooked pork was a also delicious. read more

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There is only two servers so do expect long wait when full house. I ordered 4 dishes and forever waiting (40 + minutes) for the last two, including their famous grilled fish. Seafood hot pot is flavorful but not much seafood in it. Grilled fish taste ok at first but super salty at the end. Shanghainese style salted meat with vegetable rice taste better than many other restaurants. Don't expect any services when two servers are obviously overwhelmed. But I did tip them well since I feel sorry for them. read more

Chuan Yu - Szechuan Near Me - Temple City, California

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Best Sichuan food in LA! Must try the dry pot bullfrog, you'll love it ! Definitely will come back again. read more

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An old restaurant reopened as a Sichuan-style eatery. The grilled fish special for $19.99 is a great deal! The waiter was really nice and even gave my kids free Coke. Thumbs up read more

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Good spicy Szechuan food and easy to find. Love their lunch special Need more variety

All the dish we ordered are very good. Not too spicy but very tasty. The $19.99 grill fish is a must try! Large portion and tastes really good. Perfect for family dinner or friends gathering! read more

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We came in for the $19.99 Chongqing grilled fish, and it did not disappoint! It was spicy, numbing, and incredibly flavorful, the fish was fragrant and packed with tons of toppings. The seafood tofu pot was another standout: the tofu was tender and soaked up all the broth, and the shrimp and vegetables were fresh and plentiful. The side dishes were great too, especially the spicy century egg and the fried rice, which had solid wok-hei without being greasy. Overall, we were very satisfied with the meal. read more

Chuan Yu - Chongqing grilled fish - Szechuan Near Me - Temple City, California

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If you're a fan of authentic Sichuan flavors, this spot in Temple City is a must-try! We ordered their Chongqing Grilled Fish, Dry Pot Bullfrog, Sauteed Cabbage, and Golden Garlic Spare Ribs -- everything was packed with flavor and cooked to perfection. The grilled fish was the absolute star of the night -- super tender, soaking up all that spicy, numbing, garlicky broth. Every bite hits you with that addictive Sichuan peppercorn kick read more

This place truly exceeded my expectations. The dishes are beautifully prepared and incredibly flavorful, with that unmistakable authentic Sichuan taste -- bold, aromatic, and perfectly balanced. Portions are very generous, and the prices are surprisingly reasonable for the quality and amount of food you get. Every bite felt like a taste of home-style cooking done right. If you're craving real Sichuan flavors -- spicy, rich, and satisfying -- this spot is absolutely worth a visit. read more

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Nice food price it's good and service also good .must try we try many time feel so good....... read more

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Signature Chongqing Grilled Fish is half price! I've been to this Sichuan restaurant many times -- it surprises me every time. * A huge portion of the signature Chongqing grilled fish, enough for four people, for less than 200 RMB. So delicious! The value for money is excellent. * Kung Pao Chicken -- great flavor and color. I think it's even better with rice than spicy diced chicken with chilies. * Fish-Fragrant Eggplant A true test of a Sichuan chef's skills. Perfect with rice. Fresh and full of wok hei. 100/100. * Stir-Fried Pork A classic Sichuan rice-killer dish that's gone in minutes. The heat control and the texture of the pork are consistently excellent. * Sichuan Meat Pie Crispy, flaky crust and juicy, flavorful filling. One bite and it's bursting with rich Sichuan aroma. read more

This place is a great value for Chongqing style food. The pickled pepper specialty is made fresh, with tender meat and a bright, sour spicy broth. The stir-fried pork is generous, rich but not greasy, and goes perfectly with rice. We also ordered the grilled fish -- a huge pot for $20 with lots of vegetables, and the flavor gets better as it simmers. Many of the stir fry dishes are around $11.95, making it a very affordable spot with solid flavors and good portions. Definitely worth coming back. read more

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We found this hidden gem in LA and were blown away! The grilled fish is only $19, packed with tons of toppings and full of authentic Sichuan flavor. We ordered a whole table of dishes -- spicy chicken cartilage, Mao Xue Wang, and osmanthus rice wine tangyuan -- everything tasted amazing and the portions were huge. Even with all that food, it came out to around $30 per person, which is unbelievable for LA. Definitely one of the best Sichuan spots in town! read more

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Good Sichuan food and generous portions. We ordered the Chongqing grilled fish, dry pot fish maw, garlic ribs and everything tasted fresh and was very filling. Nice place for sharing dishes with family or friends. read more

We came here on a Thursday noon. We were the only customer, thinking we should back out but decided to stick around. We were not disappointed. We ordered the set menu with double fried pork, bamboo shot with shredded pork and Dan Dan noodle. The noodle is all dente and just right. Sauce a bit salty. But overall they are of very high quality. Certainly will be back to try other dishes. The decor is nice and neat. One star off because I do not like the decoration on the outside, make it looking a bit cheap. read more

Good service and great food if you make your good choices. We went there about two months ago. They gave your a scratch coupon, too.

Very average. We went there because of the high rating, very disappointed. All three dishes were substandard. The service is fine.

This place is legit. The pickled pepper frog was super tender and packed with flavor, the grilled fish was spicy and numbing in the best way, and the spicy chicken was crispy and not oily at all. If you're into real Sichuan food, you'll love it. read more

It was delicious, mainly because the grilled fish was very cheap. It was my first time eating Sichuan cuisine, and the taste was great. The mouth-watering chicken was also delicious. read more