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    Little Garden

    3.2 (281 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    fried fish
    jessica l.

    This restaurant serves big portions for pretty cheap. Our meal (5 dishes) before tip and tax was $56! The food was also pretty good. My favorite dish was the dumplings -- they were juicy and flavorful. The pea vine, fish, and beef chow fun were a tad oily but overall very good. The green onion pancake was fluffy on the inside and crisp on the outside. I would definitely come back to try their other dishes. The restaurant isn't very decorated or aesthetic, but it's spacious and service was fast.

    Chinese rice cakes
    Brittany W.

    This restaurant is a little hidden on the backside of another strip mall area. The restaurant is small and there's limited parking directly out front, but plenty on the backside if you're willing to walk. The menu is large and has a good variety of items. We ordered a couple plates of dumplings, pea vines and the Chinese rice cakes with beef For three of us and it was more than enough. The portion sizes were good, the food came out fast and the food was flavorful. Service is pretty standard for a Chinese restaurant (don't expect much), but you don't go to a Chinese restaurant for super attentive service. Will definitely come back!

    湘西炒饭
    Louise F.

    If I'd read the reviews I would've come here much earlier in the day so that I wasn't dying of starvation by the time they took our order. When people say slow service they were NOT kidding. We ordered after 6:30 and our first dish landed on the table maybe around 7:30. Make sure you only come here with someone you REALLY enjoy the company of. Or someone you really want to trap for a few hours. To be fair, they did warn us when we came in that it'd take a while. And we were indecisive while ordering so she said "look im going to have to take that other table's order first then" which would've been fair warning that our dishes was gonna be even later on the chef's list but we didn't realize what the wait situation was like. We were joking that it must be one guy in the kitchen and he must be running to asian family market for each individual dish as the order comes in. Another table did it right. The dad and sone walked in and ordered while the mom went grocery shopping and came in later. Ordering was very no nonsense. She kept coming by to hurry us and when we said oh maybe we'll start with one or two then and keep a menu to keep looking she said "nuh uh you don't wanna do that". Very brisk chinese mannerism but not in an unkind way. As we were waiting, she later joked with us (I'd somehow gotten a pack of chopsticks that only had 1 stick in it and she was joking that I should buy a lottery ticket, and later when my boyfriend finally couldn't hold in his hunger and ran to 85 for a bread only to have our first dish arrive seconds after he ran out, she thought the timing was so funny lol). I was confused by the menu though. They have a bunch of sichuan dishes but I feel like their forte is more in the cantonese arena. We ended up getting the 萝卜排骨 (radish and spare ribs), 鱼香茄子 (fish fragrant eggplant), 铁板羊肉 (iron plate lamb), and 湘西炒饭(xiangxi fried rice). The eggplant was a classic and very good, the fried rice was unique because of the sour pickled veggie, the radish and ribs was saucy, and the lamb came out very sizzly. But it's tenderized in that cantonese way that I personally don't like all that much. Overally not bad tasting but I think whatever oil they use isn't great quality and there's a lot of it. I was queasy after eating in the same way I usually only get queasy after eating too much fast food fried chicken. We probably should've gotten some lighter dishes like a soup or something. Oh well at least the portions were huge so we'll be fed for a while.

    Isa K.

    Food was sooo good. This has always been one of my favorites and they've been very good about getting the dishes out quicker as I remember they used to have extremely long wait times. Staff is also a lot more friendly today! The seats are a little uncomfortable in my opinion, they're a little too low for the tables but not a big deal.

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    Loyal customer for 10+ years -- the food here is always delicious, consistent, and generously portioned. Service is friendly and reliable every visit. Our favorites are the cauliflower and beef on the sizzling hot plate, the dry-cooked string beans (not spicy), and the mandarin chicken -- my kids have loved it for years. One of our family's top restaurants, and absolutely worth the wait every time.mark the recommend dishes!

    Mandarin Chicken (half eaten)
    Courtney L.

    They may be Little Garden, but they sure dish out large portions! These days, it's rare to find restaurants that serve such generous servings at reasonable prices, but this quaint establishment is one of them. Six of us arrived for dinner right when they opened at 5:00PM and there were already a number of customers picking up their to-go orders. We were the first group seated, but by 6:00PM tables started filling up, especially with their capacity of about 60 people. Throughout the duration of dinner, just one woman handled all customers by herself. She constantly ran back and forth taking orders, setting tables and serving food. I was impressed and she did a great job! When one of us dropped our chopsticks, she must have heard it clang on the ground since she brought over another pair before we even had a chance to ask. Their menu is extensive with sections of "Small Eats", Hunan specials, Sichuan specials and seafood dishes. Outside of the Small Eats, most plates seemed to be around $12-$14 which is pretty reasonable. We ordered six dishes which provided more than enough for all of us. + Eggplant w/ Spicy Garlic Sauce: The eggplant was cooked well, but the sauce wasn't spicy at all and I didn't taste much garlic. Instead, the sauce was on the sweeter side with a gingery flavor. It was tasty, just wasn't what I expected. + Rice Cakes with Pork: This dish was pretty oily, but I loved the chewiness of the rice cakes. With some veggies mixed in and thin pieces of pork, this actually reminded me of rice cakes at Din Tai Fung. It wasn't too salty either, which I appreciated. I'd definitely order again! + Pea Vines w/ Garlic: Now these are garlicky! I wish I captured a photo of how gigantic the serving was... they were piled high! The greens were tender, tasted fresh, and had a slight smokiness from the wok. + Mongolian Beef: This is the first Mongolian Beef I've had that wasn't covered in a syrupy brown sauce. Instead, the thinly-sliced beef seemed to have been marinated and therefore still had plenty of flavor. I could actually taste the beef for itself. + Four Treasures: Tofu, black mushrooms, some shrimp and a type of white fish all in a brown sauce. It wasn't too oily nor salty and was definitely on the healthier side. Compared to the other "treasures", there was barely any fish, so the dish felt a little incomplete. + Mandarin Chicken: Fried nuggets of chicken tossed in a sweet and tangy sauce with a hint of spice. This was one of my favorites of the night! Note: We visited on November 13th. As of October 25, 2021, King County imposed a new policy where restaurants are required to ask diners for proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test if they are dining in. Little Garden has a King County health rating of "Excellent", so we were rather surprised that they did NOT verify vaccine cards before seating customers. Some people walked in without masks which was also not enforced despite having signage on the door stating they're required. I'm disappointed to say I didn't feel the safest here, especially as the restaurant is smaller with little spacing between tables. While this is not impacting my rating, I thought I'd mention it for anyone curious.

    Sizzling beef
    Fion L.

    This is Bellevue's hidden gem - ABSOLUTELY delicious and the portions are huge!! Great value and authentic sichuan and hunan flavors! The potstickers (10/10) are BOMB! Crunchy skin and great filling, I was popping them in my mouth so quick because it was so delicious. They even sell their dumplings frozen which is awesome. You just definitely need to get their fried fish (10/10). Fish is battered and decked with sauce - and not to forget how flaky it is inside! We had so much food leftover and it still tasted good the next day. Sizzling beef (7/10) was standard in flavor, not very impressive compared to everything else we ordered. Eggplants (8/10) were delicious as well - only didn't love because I was expecting a more salty and fish sauce flavor, perhaps I ordered the wrong style. They did have 3 eggplant menu options. Overall, I would definitely recommend others to come here! The menu may be confusing so I help some of my food reccs help! Don't expect top tier service and ambiance because we're not here for that. It's like your Asian mom serving you dinner, she just wants you to eat well and nothing else. You're here for good food and good value - like cmon they gave me a whole bowl of rice complementary to my meal!!

    Mapo Tofu
    Geoffrey H.

    Price: 5 Taste: 5 Quality: 5 Quantity: 5 Service: 2 I really enjoyed this restaurant. I will say that it helps to understand what exactly you are getting yourself into before coming. For starters, our friends came in about 30 minutes before us (5:00 on a Saturday night) to get the table and we didn't have any issues. They were telling us that they tried coming after 5:30 in the past and they were turned away with no hope of getting seated. If you plan to come, the food is what will set this place apart. The service is almost nonexistent, which is okay if you know going in, so temper your expectations on that front. The menu is quite a bit to digest, no pun intended. It's extremely long with no pictures, so it helps to go with someone that knows these dishes, speaks the language, has been here before, or all of the above. Im afraid you won't find the picture support or waiter recommendations here. We ordered 6-7 entres which was MORE than enough for our party of 6. We ordered, cauliflower veggies, chili oiled green beans, mapo tofu, pork and veggies, cumin beef, egg plant, and fish in chili oil. I think all of it was pretty good. The Szechuan flavor here (on the mapo tofu) leans slightly higher than what you'd find to be the average level of intensity at other restaurants, so if you like that, definitely give that one a go. All the meals come with hot tea beforehand, but the waters, we had to ask for. So, make sure you ask for water before all the spicy food comes out. It could save you lol. All things considered, this restaurant is an awesome spot to bring friends, break bread, and not feel like you're unwelcome. I'd recommend this spot and I'd be open to coming back, but if I'm in the area, I might be tempted to explore other restaurants given the density of awesome cuisine in the area.

    Do NOT recommend this place. Only come if you want a terrible experience (in all aspects: food, service, wait-time)

    Terrible experience. Nothing related to Sichuan and Hunan. Waited more than 40 mins to get our first plate on the table and more than an hour to get all dishes. Service was not good. They do not care about you and your dining experience. Had never checked on us to see if everything is alright (if we still have water, if we need anything, etc). I'm sorry to say this but this place was such a shame to represent traditional Chinese food (as they advertised on their glass windows). Food is edible, but nothing delicious or close to traditional Chinese food. All dishes do not have flavor and are VERY OILY. Dishes we ordered that marked spicy on the menu were not spicy at all. Overall, these dishes were.. very abysmal. When these dishes come to you, they looked alright; if you try them, nothing is right. I know the price at this place is cheap. But price definitely comes with the same quality of food and services. There are plenty of other spicy Chinese food spots around Bellevue with reasonable cost and so much better taste and dining experience. It might be worth considering these options. However, if you still decide to give little garden a try, just remember, I had warned you.

    Lizzy L.

    The food here is extremely delicious and cheap! If you want Sichuanese food, this is your spot! I highly recommend cumin lamb and the beef and onion dishes. Pork with garlic sauce is a great option as well. You get a generous portion of rice here and tea. The ambiance is pretty standard casual Chinese. The only reason why I'm docking a star is because of service. It is slow and the wait staff is basically nonexistent...

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    Tasty House - Pork with bun

    Tasty House

    4.7(308 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    My partner was craving green beans (string beans) so we decided to make a stop here. As I…read morenavigated, I felt like the plaza was familiar to me. It was, because Tasty House took over a former Chinese spot but improved on their quality. Ample parking in a good location. While they offer physical menus, they also have QR codes at each table for simple ordering online. We are accustomed to spots including rice with entrees so having to order it separately for an extra $2 per bowl feels bad. Items are large, so tailored for family style. Stir Fried Green Bean - as a green beans fanatic, my partner was a huge fan of the ones here. She liked these over our usual Canto spot which says a lot. The green beans themselves were fresh and cooked perfectly but the sauce was more flavorful than most. Very savory and lightly salty, not really spicy. Sweet and Sour Chicken - missing the onions and pineapple but a very sizable portion of large, tasty battered chicken paired with juicy and crunchy bell peppers. Definitely pair with some rice, there's a lot of sauce and a simple carb helps with balance. Shredded Pork with Sweet Bean Sauce - I was attracted by the steamed buns (gua bao), but the pork was tasty. A bit fatty and drenched in a savory, umami bean sauce, a simple carb like rice will help soak up sauce and balance flavors. There aren't enough buns for the meat, but they are a simple carb that balance out the meat and honestly, a refreshing change in flavor and texture.

    This is a great new-ish Szechuan restaurant in Bellevue! Even if you're not a fan of spice, they…read moreoffer a number of items that are mild or have no spice at all. Two of us came in at noon on a Sunday and we were seated immediately. A carafe of water with lemon was already placed on the table and we asked for a pot of tea which was complimentary. Out of their large menu, we selected three dishes which turned out to be a well-balanced meal. The food came out more quickly than expected and the portions were generous! While we polished off the vegetable dish, we had enough noodles and chicken for another serving. + CHONG QING HOT CHICKEN ($21.99): Small fried pieces of chicken came tossed in spicy seasoning and a ton of dried chili peppers. The online menu displays three pepper icons which I'd describe as accurate... I could definitely feel the heat! Despite the moderate tingling, I couldn't stop eating these as the outside was perfectly crispy, the chicken was juicy inside and the pieces weren't too salty either. I just wish the chunks of chicken were larger. Many of them were so small that it felt like I was eating just crust. + HOT & SPICY HAND SHAVEN NOODLES ($15.99): Really good! These noodles are hand-cut, so they come in a variety of lengths and thickness. I asked about the spice level on this dish and the waiter said it's between one and two stars, but you can ask them to make it spicier if you'd like. I personally didn't find them very spicy, especially not compared to the Chong Qing Hot Chicken! The noodles had a nice firm chew and the sauce was addicting too. For our meat option, we chose beef, which was super tender and thinly sliced. An ample amount of cabbage added some crunch. + STIR-FRIED GREEN BEANS ($15.99): These beans were so delicious and tossed with a ton of chopped garlic. This was not spicy at all, but full of flavor. We kept scooping more and more beans onto our plates. The employees who we interacted with were personable and as we packed our leftovers, we asked for a couple cups of hot water to end our meal. The waiter kindly brought them over and also gave us a heads up that the kitchen was closing in 10 minutes at 3:00P, just in case we wanted to order anything else. At 3:00P, the staff all take their lunch break and the restaurant opens back up at 5:00P for dinner. Given the various table sizes, this restaurant can accommodate groups of different sizes. There are many four-person tables, but also a couple larger tables in the front and what appeared to be a separate room behind two doors. I recommend Tasty House for a good local Szechuan spot! 4.25 stars.

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    3.3(67 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    Very late review, I came here last year... but still just wanted to share my pictures…read more My bf and I came here for dinner. It was a nice place, with friendly service. The food that were ordered was tasty, and I enjoyed the drinks as well, especially the Pineapple Beer.

    Bit of a late review, but swung by Jiang Nan for Seattle Restaurant Week with a same day…read morereservation at 6:30 PM. The Bravern does have its own underground lot that the restaurant will validate parking for and I'd say you can definitely walk in on a weekday no problem. The restaurant did seem extremely short staffed with service being extremely slow. We ended up taking more than 2 hours for dinner just because the amount of time it took to place our orders and wait for our food. Overall, the menu is a mix of American style Chinese food and some more traditional dishes. Most of the dishes were made well advance, but you can really tell. The Peking duck was insanely dry and the braised pork belly also wasn't braised quite long enough. The sweet and sour chicken wasn't super crunchy, but the flavor was solid; though I will say, the blueberries were just warmed blueberries on the plate and didn't add anything. The mushroom truffle fried rice was pretty delicious though as was the complimentary soup with the restaurant week set. TLDR food is a bit expensive with some standouts, but generally slightly subpar. Service is insanely slow.

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    3.6(507 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Service was excellent here. The woman who served us was real patient and attentive, highly…read moreappreciate that. The food was pretty good, a lot of flour to meat ratio in my salt and pepper chicken and lots of onions too. The flavor was excellent though. The hot beef chow mein was real excellent and the combo friend rice was okay. The deep cooked potato has good flavor, to me was undercooked and I am not sure if that's how the dish was supposed to be. The place was clean but the tables were a bit sticky, not to bad just a bit. I have come here a handful of times now, but only for to-go. This was my first time dining in. I have had other dishes to go and so far I have enjoyed them all.

    Do not go here for lunch unless you have a lot of time!!…read more It's packed with the tech core bunch getting group lunches. The last two times I've come here for lunch there were many tables empty being saved for groups and no seats were available for some time. Today was standing in line behind another small group for a long time with people stacking up out the door. Almost half the table space was empty and then people just start coming in past us and sitting down. They had saved space for 30 people!! I told others in line where to get just as good Szechuan food nearby and some of us left. They make ok food usually but not good enough to wade through these groups that monopolize this place at lunch leaving smaller groups waiting.

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    Frying Fish - Sole Fish with Chili Peppers Special

    Frying Fish

    3.8(408 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    A nice chinese restaurant that opens late in the region of Bellevue…read more Plenty of free parking space in the lot it's located. They have moderately large dining room so it can seat many tables. They gave a good selection of food on the menu that you order on the tablet though a handful of items are missing pictures. Food tasted fine but imo can use more flavor less oil. Dishes were served in an acceptable speed since it's a family-style restaurant, you'd want dishes to come out at more or less the same time or quick. All in all, a solid experience.

    Frying Fish has a lot of room and so many tables. Even on a Tuesday night, the restaurant was…read morealmost, if not all, full and packed, but I never noticed anyone waiting for too long. Everything was very flavorful, but oily. Some of my favorite dishes here are actually the vegetarian ones like the string beans and Eggplant With Hot Garlic Sauce, which were some of the oiliest. The mapo tofu doesn't have my ideal flavors, though, since theirs is focused on that Sichuan red oily sauce rather than more bean paste that I like. The Feiteng Alive Fish wasn't too bad as long as I didn't take too much oil. Luckily, they also provide a slotted spoon with this dish. I don't usually like smoky flavors, so I didn't like the smoked duck or the pork in the cauliflower dish which tasted like bacon (but the cauliflower is fine). I didn't get much meat out of the duck either, so it was disappointing how lean it was. The Basil Beef With Ginger Sauce is one of the better non spicy meat dishes.

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