My friends and I came to Swan impression on a Sunday night around 7:30 PM. They were still pretty…read morebusy during this time and I was not surprised by it. We've been at their location in Tustin and I heard this one was better than that location I was really excited about it. Teson is really good too, so I had a pretty good expectation on this location. Upon arrival, we were immediately seated by the staff member and she was pretty efficient and on top of things. I have attached here, but the ambience is pretty lively, but also not too loud. It was an enjoyable experience where you can talk with each other and be able to hear one another. At the same time, they had a clean and classy decor to their interior design. We ordered the stirfry lamb with cumin, shredded potato, and the chili oil fish fillet. The Lamb - 5/5 was perfectly cooked and seasoned with a very nice heat to it. Be careful because this is not for those sensitive to spicy food, but if you do like spicy, this has such a nice kick to it. The shredded potato - 5/5 one of my favorite dishes to substitute for the rice. Don't be deceived by how it looks. It definitely has a kick and can numb your mouth; however, you can still taste the pickled flavor in each bite. The chilli oil fish - 5/5 one of my most favorite dishes from both locations. Although the spiciest of the dishes, you taste the flavor through each bite. The dish is perfectly cooked and just dissolves in your mouth. Overall I am extremely satisfied with our visit and recommend coming here if you're ever in the area!!

Came by Sichuan Impression and had a pretty mixed experience overall…read more We ordered the spicy squid tentacles dry pot, which honestly was a bit disappointing. The squid tentacles were tiny, and the dish felt like it was mostly filled with mixed vegetables. For $25.99, it definitely felt a little like a rip-off. On the brighter side, the Tea Smoked Pork Rib was really good--super flavorful and probably my favorite dish of the meal. That said, most of the menu is on the pricier side, and the portions aren't very generous, so value-wise it's a bit questionable. Service was just okay. No one really checked in on us, and we had to wave our hands a few times to get attention when we needed something. Overall, solid flavors in some dishes, but the portion size and pricing hold it back from being a full 5 stars.

A Rare Gem of Authentic Sichuan Cuisine Yesterday, I…read morediscovered a hidden gem: Chuan Wa Zi (川娃子)!Szechuan Delicious! Every single dish I tasted--from the authenticity of the flavors to the freshness of the ingredients and the precision of the wok heat (huohuo)--absolutely blew me away. Usually, entering a Sichuan restaurant means being blasted by "spicy, spicy, spicy" and "numbing, numbing, numbing," with choices limited to just water-boiled, sour soup, or mala flavors. However, the chef at Chuan Wa Zi uses only the freshest ingredients to create dishes that are pure and original. My friends were all full of praise! The Highlights of the Meal * Morel Mushroom & Chicken Consommé: Served in a double-boiled stew pot, the unique sweetness of the morels combined with the delicate fragrance of the chicken was so addictive I couldn't stop at just one bowl. * Braised Lamb with Radish: This featured skin-on young lamb--tender and perfectly cooked yet retaining a delightful chew. The radish was braised until deeply flavorful, and the cilantro garnish was the perfect touch, elevating the aroma without overpowering the richness of the lamb. There was zero gamey smell. Eating the lamb skin provided a boost of collagen--a truly nourishing and warming dish. * Chengdu Baby Cabbage (Er Cai): Stir-fried in a rich broth, it was incredibly sweet with a hint of bitterness that perfectly balanced the richness of the lamb. According to traditional wisdom, "five flavors nourish the five organs." Sichuan's baby cabbage is only in season for one month during spring. It's known to clear "heart fire," refresh the mind, and improve sleep. * Sautéed Pork with Celtuce (Lettuce Stem): The pork was incredibly silky and tender, achieved not through baking soda or heavy starch, but purely through masterly knife work and heat control. Paired with the crisp celtuce, it was a perfect harmony of "silky" and "crunchy." * Sichuan Jelly Noodles (Liangfen): Added at the last minute, Jing (host of Oushang Beauty Spa) claimed these are the most authentic and smooth jelly noodles in Greater Los Angeles. Made purely from mung bean starch with no additives, the texture was clean and soft. The seasoning was light and balanced--just a simple blend of soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, chili oil, garlic, and cilantro. From start to finish, there was no overwhelming spiciness or discomfort--just a comforting and refreshing dining experience that leaves you wanting more. House-Made Specialties It's worth mentioning that the owner personally prepares all the cold appetizers, such as the Smoked Pressed Duck and the platter of Handmade Sausages, Cured Pork (Larou), Cured Ribs, and Spicy Pork Head Meat. They were fragrant and meaty without any of the oily aftertaste often found in over-dried meats. We saw many people calling in to order these platters to go as snacks for drinks (xiajiu), and we definitely plan to do the same next time! Chef's Recommendations & Hidden Menu They offer a variety of other specialties like Pork Tripe in Golden Soup, Spicy Eel with Glass Noodles, and Basu "Glutton" Bullfrog. Some dishes, like our Lamb and Chicken Soup, must be pre-ordered by phone. Their classic Sichuan stir-fries--Flash-fried Kidney, Mao Xue Wang, Laziji (Chili Chicken), and Twice-cooked Pork--are all spectacular. They even serve Xian Shao Bai (Savory Steamed Pork Belly), a nearly lost classic that requires incredible knife skills and offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory. A Sweet Ending To wrap up, the owner's wife treated us to their Handmade Fermented Rice Soup (Laozao) with four-colored mini tangyuan (glutinous rice balls). Each color had a different natural flavor--sour fruit, rich sesame, and red bean--with no artificial coloring. The soup had a delicate fermented aroma and silky egg drops, providing a perfect ending to our feast. Closing Thoughts It has been a long time since I've had food this authentic that wasn't "scary spicy." I am truly grateful to find a restaurant that treats cooking as an art and operates with such a strong conscience and craftsmanship.

The Kung Pao Chicken at this establishment is simply divine. Service is impeccable, especially…read moresince it's just this one older super friendly (and so patient) gentleman running around taking care of all the tables; that man is a saint putting up with likely one of the rudest group of diners who walked in as we were finishing up. Of note, their mild spicy feels like more a medium spicy/numby to me lol, as are most authentic Sichuanese dishes. Loved the mom and pop shop vibe. Would recommend!

Twice Cooked Pork - 10/10 Dry Pot Beef - 8/10…read more Cabbage - 8/10 I've been to Sichuan Spicy Bay twice now and it's so yummy, probably some of the best Sichuan food I've had in the US. The wait can be very long since they only have 8 tables. I went there at 5pm on a Thursday when it opened for dinner and we were seated immediately. Tried going on a Saturday at 7pm and they said the wait would be so long that I was better off getting takeout, which I did. The twice cooked pork is so delicious I can't wait to get that again. The dry pot beef was good but I think next time I'd choose a different protein. Highly recommend coming with a group so you can get the frog or fish, I saw that on a few tables and it looked amazing but their portions are huge.

I'm not a huge fan of this shop, I personally find everything overly-spicy for no reason.....not…read moreyour typical usual szechuan levels of spice. The restaurant itself is small so the seating is limited. There is even seating outside the restaurant as well. Everything I ordered was too spicy/numbing to my liking and I dont recommend this restaurant to the light of heart. The only dish I liked was the shredded pork with the garlic flavor sauce.

Yum! We were actually on our way to another sichuan food restaurant close by and drove by this…read moreplace and decided to give it a shot. I'm so glad we did! Most of the food here is delicious and authentic, and it definitely has more of a homey feel. We got the mapo tofu (delicious), wonton in chilli oil (delicious), golden corn (basically deep fried corn with salted egg) was the surprising standout, and deep fried intestines/ offal was good too. The happy chicken was a tad on the dry side, will skip. The pork belly dish was good too and a nice respite from the stinging heat of all the dishes. Don't get me wrong, the spice was strong, but in a good way. Ordering is done via QR code and service was quick. Great option for a quick meal!

Since I no longer truly reside in the 626 on a permanent basis, my search for new Asian restaurants…read moreputs me in many areas to find the latest delicious food venues, and Xiang La Hui is one of them. This place is not for the faint of heart, if you're afraid of spicy food. However, if you're adventurous and like a little kick to your dishes , this is the place to be. I did ask for my kung pao chicken to be less spicy, but I ordered the Dan Dan noodles to be regular spicy, and it was quite delicious. The noodles had the requisite springiness in its bite. The Jamaican lady sitting at the next tables shared a spicy Tin Foil pork rib with me, it was also delicious. She also recommended the Happy Chicken dish. Finding out the best dishes is easy, if you manage to talk to the regular customers. Generally, it's really hard to find people like me who occasionally like to adventure out for spicy food, but this place hits the spot when you have a dried chili craving. It's a good restaurant to bring your good friends, there are several large round tables available, several rectangular tables with booth seats or chairs, and the portions are very good for sharing. There is parking lot located at the back of the restaurant, and also some limited street parking. In the dining area, there's a mounted television showing you the chefs who are cooking Szechuan dishes, twirling around the red dried chilis in the wok pan, dishing out the food, and you see people enjoying and eating the food, great entertainment if you're eating by yourself. Do check out this restaurant when a craving for delicious spicy food comes upon you, this place won't disappoint you!

Been searching around for this type of black stinky tofu, I finally found it all the way down to…read moreTemple City.. :) the restaurant little compact is more likely an original family style. I'm hoping the food would meet my expectations as a long commute from where I live and worth the drive. To Go order Service is quick about 10 minutes. I will update more on how it tastes once I get home. It's actually tasty and flavorful than it's looked. Plenty of parking inside the big plaza.

Came here kinda late but they were plenty of tables and were sat immediately. We ordered three…read moredishes: spicy fried chicken, string beans, and braised pork belly. Everything was soo delicious. I was expecting the fried chicken to be a little more spicy but it was still very yummy. I definitly see myself coming back to try different things!

I placed an Uber Eats pickup order for the Double Cooked Pork today (10 orders). After picking it…read moreup I I was kind of disappointed with the portion size. The amount of meat and veggies provided were not enough to feed 11 people for the price and quantity paid. Other than the quantity I thought the flavor of the dish had very authentic Szechuan spices. It goes well with rice. And I appreciated that they included complementary chili peanuts. This is probably a restaurant you would go for the flavors but not one for a large party.

It's a small restaurant. Server spoke limited English. We loved the food. We ordered twice cooked…read morepork, stirred fried cauliflower with beacon and non spicy tofu and shrimp. Rice did not come with the dishes.

Arrived 2:30ish on a weekday without the usual line. Small dining area but cute. 4 of us ordered…read morethe smoked duck (half for $15) and the duck skin was do good that a KFC chicken would blush (4.5/5). The duck could be a little warmer when it got to us. Cumin lamb did not have enough fat on the pieces, but portion and flavor was excellent (4/5). Chicken cold noodles were ok (3/5).

Tea smoked duck! Order it! It's smoky, crispy, juicy and , savory…read more My go to order: numbing spicy chicken nuggets, stinky tofu, and duck. The spicy chicken nuggets has the right amount of numbing spice, paired with the crunch of the chicken, and filled with crispy chili pieces. The stinky tofu is fried and pairs perfectly with pungent garlic dipping sauce. The portions are generous and the price is super affordable. Most dishes range from 12.99 -15.99. The duck is around $28 for the whole duck, which is amazing in this economy. It's a small store so seating is limited. I've never personally dined in and always ordered takeout. And the boss lady that runs the front of the house? She is cool, sassy and a multi-tasking queen. You can tell she puts heart and pride into serving the customers and food. When placing the phone order, she will try to make sure that the food is ready when you arrive. And she will always say in mandarin in an almost scolding tone: "hurry up and go home and eat the food. It won't be as good if you wait to long to eat it! " Honestly...the scolding makes the food taste better.

I called in beforehand at 5 o'clock to ask for the wait time - the server is happily made me a…read morereservation for 530 just in case there was a wait. As my family and I arrived for dinner, we were seated right away. Between the four of us, we ordered five dishes (forgive me I do not have all the names listed on the top of my head)- mapo tofu, string beans, broiled fish, garlic chicken, & spicy bite sized chicken! Each dish was absolutely delicious. If you like spicy food - it was a great balance between numbing and spice. The service was absolutely amazing as well - they always insured that our tea pot was refilled, and that we were tended to. As the check came, our servers kindly wrapped up our food for us! We'll definitely be back next time

Incredible flavors -- loved every dish we tried…read more We got the following dishes and each item made for the perfect balance of flavors: 1. Sliced beef with tofu pudding in Spicy Sauce 2. Spicy green beans 3. Wontons in chicken broth The spicy green beans were perfectly cooked and had a nice char on the outside with a great bite. My favorite dish. Everything was so flavorful and tasty. Fast and friendly service. Interior looked a bit dated but in a cozy way -- it added to the charm. Overall a must try if you're craving Szechuan food in the area.

WOW the beef noodle soup here is phenomenal!…read more I got the house beef noodle soup with a mild spice level, and it definitely had a nice spicy kick. The beef is sooo tender and the meat quite literally fell off the bone. The noodles were cooked perfectly too. The cilantro and bok choy were an excellent addition to the bowl for a nice refreshing crunch. The broth was spicy, hearty, and comforting. I'm definitely coming back!

Great place if you love spicy food The service was quick and…read moreeasy Definitely a cozy place for a meal with family or friends

Finally got to try this place out and wow did the food blow me away. I got the cold noodle special,…read moremy husband ordered the intestine noodle soup and we shared the shredded potato and pig ears. Everything we tried was so good and can't wait to come back and try their other noodle dishes. Interior is on par with your typical SGV mom and pop restaurant. Service is attentive but not overbearing. Parking: free plaza lot

Tucked between busy HK Macau Bistro and Four Seas Restaurant, Chong Qing Special Noodles is such a…read moregreat find. The #31 Biang Biang with wide knife-cut noodles, #9 Dan Dan noodles, and #30 Chong Qing Special wide noodles were all delicious -- the noodles had the perfect QQ chew. The chive and pork dumplings were juicy and flavorful. The spice leans toward that addictive numbing Sichuan heat that makes you sweat.