Perhaps it's been too long since I've had good Chinese food, but this is the first time I've found…read moreSichuan cuisine to be this delicious... This is the closest I've had to modern Chinese cuisine in Boston so far. Swing Pork Belly 晾衣白肉: My first time trying Lizhuang pork belly, I'd heard so much about it! The pork belly was sliced ​​very thinly, chilled to perfection, and served with refreshing cucumber slices--not greasy at all. The minced fresh garlic was a bit too spicy for me, but the chili oil was very fragrant, making it very flavorful overall. Yibin Style Ran Noodles 宜賓燃麵: Another first time trying this, how could noodles be so delicious... The alkaline noodles were thin and firm, with a great texture; the flavor was oily, savory, and slightly spicy, with a delightful sweet aftertaste--fragrant but not greasy. The cucumber shreds added to the overall refreshing taste. Green Pepper Mao Xue Wang 青一色毛血旺: My first time trying Maoxuewang with green peppers, and it was surprisingly fresh and clean, with a medicinal aroma. The spiciness was only mild, and it wasn't oily at all. The ingredients were good: the pig's blood and konjac were smooth and chewy, the pork aorta was crisp and springy, the celtuce were crisp, and the eel shreds were chewy and crunchy--a very rich selection. Spicy Frog Lover 舌尖上的蛙跳: Relatively average. It had the classic Sichuan boiling flavor, but the broth was almost like it had been thickened with cornstarch; the frog meat was a bit firm, not tender; and the pickled vegetables were too acidic.

Mountain House was a solid Sichuan meal. We ordered the sliced beef and tripe in chili oil, Sichuan…read moreboiled beef, and Chongqing style spicy chicken. Everything came out flavorful, spicy, and packed with that numbing Sichuan peppercorn kick. The spicy chicken was probably my favorite crispy, well seasoned, and loaded with dried chilies. The boiled beef had a rich, spicy broth and was great with rice. The beef and tripe appetizer was also really good and had a nice balance of chili oil, sesame, peanuts, and that signature mala flavor. Portions were generous and the food definitely delivered if you're looking for authentic, bold Sichuan flavors. Overall, a very good meal and somewhere I'd come back to.

This in NOT your typical Chinese restaurant. Regional specialties and different sauces and flavors…read moremake for a delicious experience. My one complaint is that it is loud but the noise is happy dinners enjoying themselves. No canned music here.

Price has increased 20% since my last visit. Forgivable…read more Flavor has decreased 75%. Unforgivable. Every time I've had the Double Cooked Bacon in the past I have needed 3 or more napkins. One for the lap and at least 2 more to mop sweat from my head. The food was so perfectly spiced, peppery, tasty, with a lip tingling afterglow. This time? The napkin never left my lap and there was not even a bead of sweat on my brow. No lips tingling. This food was, in a word, boring. OK food, but not the drive out of my way good that it used to be. The portion proportions have also changed for the worse. Much less bacon. Much more rice. I feel like there should have been more meat for the money. I probably will not be back, and after more than 15 years of patronage, I'm sad.

I order the spicy dumplings every time, they are phenomenal! Chicken with cashew nut is always a…read moregood dish, and don't forget to try the pickled vegetables! I've been here a handful of times and each visit has been enjoyable with fresh, delicious food. Today was lunchtime on a Saturday, the dining room was decently full but it did not sound very loud. The space is large enough for the sound to disperse a bit.

This restaurant is on the route 9 highway so perfect for people who drive the route everyday!…read moreEspecially from the Boston to Framingham route! Online order goes so quickly without any issues. Food will be ready by that time when you pickup. I tend to order Lo Mein with Pork General Tso's Chicken or sesame chicken Crab Rangoon Egg drop soup They are yummy and my favorite! Parking is available anytime

The chicken lomein was very good. Fresh noodles with shredded chicken…read more Service was quick. Was served my meal with a smile snd the restaurant is very clean and updated

One of my favorite little lunch spots in the area. Simple, straightforward, no BS kinda casual spot…read morewith decently priced lunch specials and an acceptable culinary repertoire to back it all up. In fact, ever since the other Chinese spot changed ownership, I entirely switched to eating here whenever I want a quick sit down Chinese meal. The food is good. It comes out pretty fast. It's done pretty well. And the best part, it just doesn't remotely hurt the wallet. Even being a regular, I'm still amused at how the service is so stereotypical Chinese in the way that I'm just another soul coming in to be fed and not remembered or acknowledged. Mind you, I'm here a LOT and am usually the only one sitting there eating while delivery people repeatedly come and go. Anyways, two reasons why I'm unable to give them 5 stars. First, the tap water they serve...tastes like @#$%. I don't know what it is but I've actually started bringing my own water bottle (or just ordered a soda). Two, the steamed rice is inconsistent. Half the time, it's perfect. The other half...is wet and mushy (I want to say a reheat but isn't that just such a faux pax in Chinese cuisine?). Nonetheless, this is one of the few four and less starred places on my list that I will still continue to frequent and recommend to anyone in the area wanting a quick and decent meal for cheap!

The food was delicious. The restaurant is huge and the aesthetics are very classy and elegant. The…read moreservice was quick as well. However the waiter who took our order and served us wasn't welcoming which was a disappointment.

Tl;dr The food was one of the best Sichuan places in Boston, and the drinks were good, but the meal…read morewas expensive and the service was subpar. The food here is truly fantastic. I really enjoyed the Twice Cooked Pork and the Chong Qing Dry Hot Chicken; the quality and flavor made this genuinely one of the best Sichuan restaurants in the entire Boston area. But I would skip the Sichuan Pork Dumplings with Chili Vinaigrette. The drinks were also good; I particularly liked the cocktail called Into the Melon Patch. However, the experience was held back by two key factors: the cost and the service. The dinner was expensive for this type of cuisine. Furthermore, the service was subpar. For example, we asked for white rice, and it took two staff members and about 10 minutes for us to get the additional rice. The high quality of the dishes and drinks made the meal worthwhile, but be prepared for a higher cost and service that does not match the kitchen's standards.

Have been going to this restaurant for a decade. Food and…read moreservice is excellent. Upon seating crispy wonton strips, pot of hot tea and ice water are served. Luncheon Specials include pork fried rice and chicken wings. Ordered Chicken Chow Mein all-in $12.99 before tax and tip!

When your feet stick to the floor and the table is dirty when you sit down I was on alert. The food…read morewas sloppy with sauce and just gross. I called waitress over, complained and said I was leaving. She said no problem and pointed to the door. We live in Exeter, I will never be back!

We came to Sichuan Gourmet for dinner and ordered a bunch of dishes to share family-style. The pro…read moreis the the decor and atmosphere is better than most mom and pop chinese spots but honestly the food was just ok. Some of the dishes we got were kung pao chicken, stir fried cauliflower, string beans, mustard green pork belly and sichuan fish fillet. We typically don't eat much spicy food so got everything mild and while the flavors were ok, I thought the fish was too mushy and the pork belly was kind of bland. Everything felt too covered in oil without the punch of flavor the dishes needed. In addition, while the service was fine, the waitress/waiters were quite loud clanking dishes and opening and closing drawers that it disturbed our meal. It's one thing to be in a bustling restaurant but there weren't that many people so the noise was a bit bothersome and really stood out. Overallt not that bad but I'd skip as I've been to better sichuan restaurants in the Boston area.

I ordered the luncheon special which comes with choice of white rice or pork fried rice and choice…read moreof an egg roll or crab Rangoon. Crab Rangoon was sweet. I wish the cashew chicken didn't have celery. If you dine in you have a choice of soup ( egg drop or hot/sour soup). I asked for no celery over the phone but they added celery still. Portion size is small compared to rice and had the same with bigger portion and more flavor at the Framingham location I've had the lunch special and other dishes at the Framingham location and prefer Framingham over this location. Service was quick and not a bad deal for $14 after tax. It is busy in there and if you aren't a spice fan make sure to ask for modifications. The cashew chicken is not spicy.

This past weekend I saw a free delivery special from Door Dash so decided to give this place a…read moreshot. I had just tried Boston Soup Dumpling and wanted to see how the two compared. I was shocked by the price for the soup dumplings...until they arrived. $12 is great until you realize they're bite size. I'm also not sure if it was because I got them delivered, but they were rlly lacking soup. They were frankly a bit dry. The entire order didn't come with any sauces either so I had to use what I had at home. The chili pork dumplings made up for the soup ones. Super solid. They have their dough down to a science. Some of the best I've had. I am not sure I'd order from here again, gonna stick with Boston Soup Dumpling for time being!

in my opinion this is a great spot for sichuan food (i am surprised by the negative reviews). BOS…read morehas a minimalist aesthetic and a large menu of options. We got the wontons, dan dan noodles, and i believe a sezchuan pork noodle dish. The wontons were fantastic, the pork was so well seasoned, the casing was soft, and the sezchuan was delicious and the perfect amount of spicy. I wasn't sure abotu the dan dan based on appearance being just the meat and noodles but the meat was seasoned very well, so it was super flavorful. The noodles were bouncy, and the sauce gave you the classic numb! The last noodle dish we got was good, not super memorable. Service was fast!

I wanted something different for dinner and this place has been on my list to visit for a while…read more 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.

I love love love Chengdu. It is my favorite authentic Chinese/Sichuan spot in Providence. You don't…read morecome 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.

Trying to drive out of Boston to save on parking, saw this place recommended by Yelp. Food was very…read moreauthentic and the owner is a very nice lady! This place is also kids friendly! We are able to order different food for kids and enjoy an authentic sichuan cuisine ourselves too. Definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants to try some authentic sichuan food! It's very yummy and price is not bad at all!

Shrimp wonton soup: smelled and tasted off (e.g. past expiration), guessing it's just been reheated…read moreor from yesterday Dan Dan noodles: mentioned they were cold on the phone (and not on the menu), which was fine, but they were bland, very oily and not very appetizing Chicken lo mein: fine, less oily than the Dan Dan noodles, but nothing to write home about DISAPPOINTED!!!!!!!! Disappointing!