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    Chuan Yu

    4.6 (34 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Fiona T.

    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

    Qi M.

    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.

    Spicy Diced Chicken
    Angela H.

    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.

    Mapo toufu
    Betty W.

    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.

    Spicy chicken with numbing pepper
    Regis K.

    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.

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    Yu L.

    烤鱼直接19.99元拿下,好久没有吃烤鱼了,我承认,我是冲着烤鱼去的~ 一大盘烤鱼端上来我都惊了,鱼肉嫩到抿嘴就化,汤汁裹满了红油香和花椒麻,配菜吸满汤汁更是绝了! 除了烤鱼,点的几道热菜也没踩雷: 小炒黄牛肉:牛肉嫩得很,辣椒香而不燥,拌米饭能吃两碗,瞬间感觉回国一趟,深圳近几年开了好多家专门做小炒黄牛肉的店 鱼香茄子:软糯入味,酸甜口调得刚刚好,yyds 宫保鸡丁:花生脆、鸡丁嫩,经典川菜的味儿拿捏了 清炒油麦菜:解腻神器,脆嫩爽口 每道菜份量都超足,我们几个人吃不完,算下来人均才几十块,性价比直接拉满 他家还有包房,里面有KTV ,可以一边吃饭一边唱歌

    Vivian C.

    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.

    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。

    Sihan S.

    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.

    Zoe W.

    Really solid Sichuan spot in Temple City, especially if you're dining with a group. Their New Year menu is very affordable, and the fish pot was a highlight -- flavorful, not overly spicy, and loaded with sides. We also liked the twice-cooked pork and the crispy pork stomach, which was surprisingly good. They have private rooms and a good mix of spicy and non-spicy dishes, so it works well for mixed preferences.

    Their specialty is Sichuan fried fish. It was delicious, packed with flavor and a variety of veggies to compliment the fish!

    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.

    Alyssa W.

    A newly opened Sichuan restaurant with great value. The $19.99 grilled fish was the standout -- lightly crispy on the outside, tender and juicy inside, with bold, aromatic flavors that were perfectly spicy and numbing. We also tried several other dishes and everything tasted authentic and well prepared. The restaurant has private rooms, a full liquor license, and even karaoke, making it a fun and comfortable spot for group dining. Would definitely come back.

    Candy C.

    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.

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

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    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.

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

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