I've been coming here at least once a week for the past five months, and this place continues to…read moreimpress every single time. The service is consistently great... attentive, efficient, and genuinely welcoming. Fair warning for anyone new to Sichuan cuisine, the dominant flavor is "spicy". That said, the dishes are not just about heat... they're layered, aromatic, and incredibly well-balanced. Every dish I've tried has been outstanding, both in flavor and presentation. If you're a fan of bold, authentic flavors and reliable service, this spot is definitely worth visiting. Tip - If you're new to the cuisine, I strongly recommend getting everything MILD spicy. I've been told by some of my colleagues that MILD spicy is still pretty spicy, so be warned. With that said, strongly recommend the dishes below. Lamb with Cumin 11/10 - My favorite dish here by far. Aromatic, flavorful, and the spices are just on point. Dan Dan Noodles 9/10 - Solid and consistently good. The sauce is properly seasoned and truly compliments the perfectly cooked noodles. Shredded Cabbage with Pork 9/10 - Not to be confused with twice cooked pork. This dish is so simple and bland looking, but it's packed with flavor... so good! Garlic Pork Belly 8/10 - This is a cold dish. The meat was perfectly cooked and properly coated in chili oil. Solid and consistently good. Kung Pao Chicken 8/10 - In my opinion, it's an elevated Kung Pao Chicken. Solid and consistently good.

This place is crazy good. When you think of Szechuan food you're probably thinking SPICE, but you…read morecan adjust the heat of most of the dishes here so you're not frying your tongue off. It can get really busy, though, so expect to wait or just call in your order and take your food to go. I recommend the soy sauce tofu with beef dish. It's fire. Massive W. Gen Z words. Good.

Omg yes!!! Delicious Sichuan food! First of all, the service…read morewas fantastic and the staff were very accommodating! I really appreciate how kind the staff were when our family dined here. It's a casual place, very homey and cozy. Def suits the home cooked style meal served here! We came during their summer combo special! And Man! what a steal! For all of the delicious food we had, it was an unbelievable deal! My favorite was the Boiled fish and the Sichuan fries! I can come here for everyday! Check them out!!

Came here for the last day of Dine LA. Wanted to check it out since this place is Michelin Bib…read moreGourmand! The Alhambra location specifically is the bib gourmand. And the Alhambra location's Dine LA set was $72, the cost is slightly different based on location. We joined the waitlist via Yelp ahead of time. Long lines on a Friday night, and since it was the last day of Dine LA. Impressive dumplings 7/10: boiled well, good texture of the wrappers. The filling seemed to be only pork, no veggies, which would have been nice if there was more flavor from vegetables. The sauce was mildly spicy and mildly numbing, slight sesame flavor. String beans 8/10: wok hei flavor and savory. Could have had more garlic flavor and crispier texture of the beans. Din tai fung beans are still #1 for me! Mini lamb skewer 7/10: strong cumin flavor which I liked. The lamb was a bit dry/lean, could've used some pieces with more fat Boiled fish in pickled vegetable 8/10: fish cooked well, flaky and soft. Sour soup was balanced. Vermicelli inside Fried rice 9/10: yummy wok hei flavor Not included in Dine LA deal: Shredded potato 7.5/10: good texture of the potato, not overcooked or undercooked. We ordered the sour/vinegar flavor, it came out smelling vinegary, but didn't have much vinegar taste, mostly spicy. Definitely Sichuan style leaning Sweet potato taro ball dessert 10/10: free dessert if you follow them on Instagram and DM them (see menu photo I posted). Crispy outside which stayed crispy even as it cooled down. Sweet potato and taro were cooked well, smooth, and strong in flavor, not artificial. Not too sweet. Had a mochi like texture Overall a great deal, generous portions. Definitely could feed 3-4 people for the Dine LA. Free parking structure behind. Would definitely come back for Dine LA if they offer new dishes on the deal!

Noodle Street has always been one of my go-to places for comfort food and a good noodle dish. This…read moretime, I had about an hour to kill while waiting for my appointment at the Apple Store in Pasadena. I was walking around thinking about what to eat. The I saw the Noodle Street sign. Of course, I went in because I already know the quality of their food. I always find their noodles fresh and chewy, and the dishes are rich in texture and flavor. But this time, since I was by myself, I didn't order a noodle dish because I was just by myself. So, I ordered the beef roll, which is also to die for! Just really enjoy their food overall. If you've never tried Noodle Street before, definitely check out their menu and give their noodles a try. This particular location was clean, the staff was nice, and the wait wasn't long when I arrived. I would definitely come back again! I'd like to add one more detail. While I was waiting for my food, one of the staff members, possibly the manager, Justin, came over and asked if I'd like to have a small bowl of broth on the side. I said yes and was impressed by that offer. Why? This young man understood that I had ordered only the beef roll, which is a dry dish. Having a little warm broth on the side made it much easier and more enjoyable to eat. I had water, though, but I personally never drink water before or after my meal, so the broth was definitely a perfect complement to the beef roll. This is the first time in my Noodle Street eating history that I've been offered something simple to enhance my dining experience. A small gesture that I think is worth mentioning, as it showed that he was attentive and had very good common sense when it comes to customer service. Thumbs up to him, and an extra star from me for this location.

Old Town, Pasadena Super fun and comfortable Korean noodle and rice dishes place. It advertises…read moreitself as an Asian fusion noodle restaurant. Most of the dishes are Korean and Korean spiced versions however so be prepared. I expected the food to be much spicier and more pungent. They are not -- they are modernized slightly lighter versions of Korean noodle dishes. I'm addicted to the cold noodle salad with kale, carrots, and you can ask for it with tofu as I'm not eating beef for the next six months due to the beef recalls nowadays. Love the modern simple setup. There is a crew of chefs in the back cooking behind the glass. The staff are attentive and they take Apple Pay. I cannot believe the prices here. They are very reasonable. Why go to a fast food restaurant? End of Yelp.

Came in here for lunch and I must say, it's the best Chinese food we've had in a long time. We…read moreordered Yang Chow Fried Rice, Orange Beef, Honey Walnut, Shrimp and Sio Mai. Wow! The Orange Beef was tender and the batter was light. Don't even need a knife to cut the beef. Honey Walnut Shrimp was also light and tasty. Sio Mai tasted great. A big thumbs up! It was so good that I forgot to take pictures until after we devoured most of the food. My only gripe is it was a little hot in the restaurant. But to be fair it was 105° weather that day.

Came with some friends one night and ordered Shrimp Chow Mein, Orange Chicken, Sizzling Black…read morePepper Beef, and Hot & Spicy Eggplant. Everything tasted pretty generic. Nothing really stood out here but nothing was bad at least. I've had plenty of Chinese restaurants in Chinese population dense areas such as Monterey Park, Alhambra, etc. and this doesn't hold up against them in terms of flavor. Service was okay and the ambiance was fine.

Please note, their current public health rating is a "C". But doesn't C just stand for Chinese? All…read morejokes aside despite the low rating it is still one of the often visited place during lunch hour. It is a bit dead in the afternoon but if you are craving some Szechuan food, some extra spice to really excite you life and excite your wife. This is probably the place. We love their toothpick lamb as well as boil beef. Their level of spice is pre-set so fair warning. But the food is nonetheless delicious despite their rating. Their service is also top notch. They're very attentive and always fills the water before asking. We had to wait here because we were getting our car serviced and they were so nice letting us wait here despite it being a while. This is our new go to spot just for that Szechuan crave. Been here about 5 times now the last year and plan on coming back more! There is also a pretty clean bathroom for a restaurant and street parking. For to go, they also offer walking out to car which is so nice.

~ food: wok fried string bean: 7/10 overcooked but flavor…read moreis good sizzling eggplant: 8/10 yummy veggie dish but nothing special chicken with chili and pepper: 8/10 i'm not one for cold dishes but this was not bad- filling and tangy boiling fish with red chili pepper: 7/10 this was not numbing at all... spice is also pretty mild even though the color looks like it would be spicy. and i wish it came with cabbage like most places rather than bean sprouts ~ service: 5/10 server was at a different table on the phone the whole time. only came by to serve us food since we could order on the qr code ~ parking: street parking available

Fabulous! I was in…read morethe mood for hot pot, so my friend and I picked this place randomly in Old Town Pasadena. It was small, and we didn't know what to expect. The experience was great. The two soups we ordered, one spicy, one mushroom, were really good and distinct. We over-ordered, but loved all of it. The staff was very helpful in explaining our options. They have a bar to customize your hotpot. That was a lot of fun to explore. It was a simple dish that no doubt came out of a can, but we got the iced lycees , and they proved to be a nice way to cut the spice and heaviness of the meat. The service was great, the food was delicious. Would highly recommend!

一进门就被满屋的复古国风元素包围 墙上居然挂满了麻将！本麻将爱好者直接狂喜…read more回忆感拉满，边等菜边数墙上有没有缺一张 自助区 门口有超丰富的自助小吃区！ 等上菜的间隙可以先搞点小麻花、煮毛豆、煮花生、炸虾片 还有冰粉、银耳汤、橘子随便拿～ 调料区也丰富到眼花，甚至还有独家幺妹特调 干锅一人食 点了一份干锅，一个人吃完全够！ 可以选7种食材，我选了： 虾 ＋ 牛肉丸 ＋ 牛肚 ＋ 午餐肉 ＋ 年糕 ＋ 甜肉肠 ＋ 土豆 土豆香软到入口即化 年糕超级Q弹，糯叽叽口感满分～ 调味挺正宗，各种香料融合得恰到好处 辣椒辣而不燥，颜色红润漂亮 配白米饭绝了，一碗不够再来一碗 Here is the English translation: The moment you walk in, you're surrounded by vintage traditional Chinese elements. There are actually mahjong tiles hanging all over the wall! As a huge mahjong lover, I was completely thrilled. It brings back so many nostalgic memories; I was literally counting the tiles on the wall to see if any were missing while waiting for the food Self-Service Area There's a super rich self-service snack section right by the door! While waiting for your meal, you can grab some mini twist biscuits, boiled edamame, boiled peanuts, and fried shrimp chips. There are also ice jelly, white fungus soup, and oranges to take as you like~ The condiment station is so extensive it's almost overwhelming, and they even have their exclusive "Yaomei" house special sauce blend. Single-Serving Dry Pot I ordered a dry pot, which was more than enough for one person! You can pick 7 ingredients, and I chose: Shrimp + Beef Balls + Tripe + Spam + Rice Cakes + Sweet Sausage + Potatoes The potatoes were soft, fragrant, and melted in my mouth. The rice cakes were incredibly chewy with a perfect glutinous texture~ The seasoning tasted very authentic, with all the spices blended just right. The chili was spicy without being harsh, with a gorgeous, vibrant red color. It goes ridiculously well with white rice --one bowl was definitely not enough!

My friends took me here since they said the food was really good. I was visiting them for the…read moreevening, so we decided to stop by and give it a try. We got the Boiled Fish in Green Pepper Sauce, Toothpick Lamb, and Mapo Tofu. Everything was definitely super delicious. The dishes weren't too spicy for me, and I actually wish they had a bit more heat, but they did have a nice numbing kick to them. I do have a pretty high spice tolerance, though, so my experience may be different from others. My friend thought the dishes were pretty spicy, so keep that in mind if you're more sensitive to heat. The fish was super tender and soft, and honestly pretty addictive to eat. The Toothpick Lamb was pretty much the same--you just pop one in your mouth and then immediately want another. It had a nice salty, spicy flavor that made it really easy to keep eating. The only downside is, well, the toothpicks! They definitely slow you down. I also really enjoyed the Mapo Tofu. It was nice and flavorful and went really well with the other dishes. Overall, everything we tried was really good, and I can definitely see why my friends recommended this place.

Food-wise, this place is easily a 4/5 stars. Service-wise, not quite there…read more When we first walked in, everyone was friendly and we didn't wait long at all, especially considering how packed the restaurant was. They definitely know how to get people seated and keep the crowd moving in, but getting out was another story. Kept getting passed up when we were done and simply trying to leave. The food did take a while, but I can understand that when everything is being made fresh. Just know that if you're on a time crunch, this probably isn't the place for a quick meal. The gentleman who seated us and took our order was really nice, but after that, we pretty much felt forgotten about. Once the food arrived though, it was Good. Very flavorful, authentic Chinese food, and definitely worth trying. The atmosphere is loud and busy, no music, just the sound of a completely packed restaurant, so don't come expecting a quiet, relaxing dinner. Also, fair warning, some of these dishes are Spicy, and I mean actually spicy. If you love some heat, you'll probably love this place. Overall, I'd recommend giving it a try for the food. Lots of dishes to choose from. A good variety too of proteins, vegetables, noodles and Wonton soup.

Friend dragged me here in San Gabriel and wow, totally worth it. Their 四川小酥肉 very good！crispy…read moreoutside, super tender inside, still juicy and hot, like fresh from the fryer :) portion's solid, perfect with rice. Chill spot for a casual bite, I'd come back just for that plate!

I like spicy food but I'm the type of guy who thinks hot Cheetos can be hot. But sometimes I get…read morehit with a craving for the numbing spice that you can only get with Szechuan cuisine. Pepper Tavern satisfied that craving perfectly. Not only were there different levels of heat, but each dish we ordered also had a huge variety in delicious flavors. Our favorite dishes were the mapo tofu, intestine, and water spinach. Service was gracious even though we had come in for a late, 1:30pm lunch. The place looks like it would be popping at night too though as it has a cool-looking outdoor area.

We just found out that Grandview closed! What?! How?! They were very popular! Unparalleled green…read morebeans! Probably the best green beans on earth! Everything they made was incredible! What the fuck are we even doing here?! Our hearts and stomachs are broken. This sucks.

This is a long established restaurant in Pasadena. My family has been customers since 1998, through…read moremultiple locations. This location is older and provides no frills with the decor. Today, I did have to wait a while to be seated as it seems they were understaffed. Food here is always consistent and good. My favorite menu items are the Egg Foo Young and Combination Fried Rice. For this visit I had the lunch plate which includes an entree, soup (Hot and Sour or Egg Flower), salad, rice (steamed or fried), and egg roll. I ordered the Sweet and Sour pork (Egg Flower soup w/ fried rice)($13) and a cola (2). The food came out quickly and was hot. Flavor of the food was good. I especially enjoyed the salad. Overall good value for Old Town Pasadena.

If you are a Szechuan food lover this is the place to go. I love how flavorful each dish was…read more The family favorite dish is the spicy beef and spicy roast duck. Its portion is great and every single time, it just hits the spot. We also enjoyed the golden soup beef. It's a no frill type of restaurant with fast paced service. The parking is inside of a plaza do it's rather convenient. Be mindful that it has a super market inside the same plaza so when it gets busy, the parking is scarce.

Busy spot for spicy Sichuan lovers! I think it's important to preface that there will likely be a…read morewait, even at odd hours. It's worth it if you can take the heat. The shop is small and service is alright but I'm here for the food anyway. My fav dish is the Sichuan kung pao chicken. It's got the tang and spice that the Cantonese version doesn't have. Another great dish is the kidney stir fry, but it's extremely spicy and there is no option to adjust spice level. They use the same base for beef throat and kidney stir frys. The stir fry beef was a disappointment due to lack of interesting flavor and soupiness. Also everything is quite oily, so be prepared to feel heavy after eating. Lastly, it's quite pricey compared to a lot of other Sichuan restaurants in the area.