Mian packs the heat and the flavor! Best appetizer: Chili Oil Chao Shou for its tender dumplings swimming in a tangy, spicy chili oil. For non-spicy starters, Shredded Tofu Skin, Seaweed Salad, and Pickled Cucumbers are nice, light, and refreshing. The Beef Roll Pancake was okay but with so many stronger dishes on the menu, it's probably not one I'd order again. Their noodles are amazing! The Golden Soup Chicken Noodle has the best broth - rich, savory, milky, and deeply comforting. The Spicy Beef Soup Noodles come loaded with tender beef. The Mapo Tofu Noodles carries silky tofu, spicy sauce, and a gentle numbing kick. The lively atmosphere, vibrant decor, and buzzing energy made me feel like I was dining in the middle of a bustling street market. Plenty of seating too - equally great for a solo noodle run or a group feast. Service was fast and efficient, though during busy rushes you may need to wave someone down for a quick reminder. Overall, a fun, flavorful spot that delivers on both atmosphere and Sichuan comfort food. read more

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Michelin-Starred? Color Me Confused. I am genuinely surprised by all the glowing reviews, and even more surprised by the Michelin star. Perhaps Michelin lowered the bar a bit for the street food category. Service: The service was the biggest disappointment. It felt inattentive and unpolished throughout the meal. There was very little sense of hospitality, and the overall experience lacked the professionalism you would expect from a restaurant carrying a Michelin distinction. Food: Chengdu Fries: This was a head-scratcher. For $6, it was essentially a basket of what tasted like frozen fries from a bag with some seasoning sprinkled on top. Save your money and grab fries from almost any fast-food restaurant for half the price. Chicken Cutlet: Solid choice. Nicely breaded, crispy, and well executed. Lamb (House Specialty): Decent flavor, but not nearly as tender as expected for a signature dish. The Real Star, the Noodles: This is where the restaurant shines. Every noodle dish we ordered was excellent: Spicy Beef Soup Noodles Spare Rib Noodles Spicy Beef Rib Soup Noodles Rich broth, great texture, and plenty of flavor. If you go, stick with the noodles and you will likely leave happy. Would I Return? Probably not. While the noodles were outstanding, the combination of underwhelming service and forgettable side dishes makes it hard to justify another visit. There are plenty of noodle spots that offer equally good bowls, better service, and fewer questions about how a simple basket of frozen street fries can cost more than $1.99. read more

You know, it really is true when they say, "when one door closes, another opens". Because, as disappointing as it was to have our initial dinner plans foiled by the long line at Din Tai Fung (our fault for not having a reservation, but a two and a half hour wait on a weeknight?!), things didn't turn out all that terribly for us. After all, it's hard to be too upset when it led to us eating at such an awesome spot like Mian! Located on the first floor, directly underneath the perpetually busy Din Tai Fung, what prompted us to come here when we did may have been because it was the nearest alternative we saw, but I imagine we would have ended up here at some point anyways. For one, the decor and the artwork on their walls, in particular, are pretty eye-catching, but mostly, the menu is pretty enticing. Although it may not be super extensive, Mian has a solid selection of dishes to offer, from their Chili Oil Chau Shou, Spicy Beef Noodle Soup, and Mapo Tofu Noodles to their Thousand Year Egg with Tofu, Fried Pumpkin Pancake, and Spicy Beef Rib Noodle Soup. In short, there's plenty to choose from! -- THOUSAND YEAR EGG WITH TOFU I was super excited to try this, but, sadly, it ended up being more okay than great. The slices of tofu were decent, albeit really thin, and the eggs themselves were awesome, but the preserved vegetables on top were a bit overwhelming. -- CHILI OIL CHAO SHOU To me, the portion felt a bit light, but, to be fair, it's also because I just wanted more of this! The dumpling was perfect - the skins had just the right thickness (had a nice chew) and the filling was so meaty. Plus, the chili oil was terrific and had just a touch of heat! -- SPICY BEEF NOODLE SOUP Ehh...more solid than spectacular. The noodles were tender and the broth was decently flavorful. However, the chunks of beef felt a little inconsistent to me - some pieces were juicy while others were a bit on the chewy/tough side. -- CHENGDU ZA JIANG NOODLES While it wasn't the prettiest dish to look at, this tasted great. There was a good amount of meat and vegetables and I liked the slight kick that the sauce had. I just wish there had been more noodles to balance how much meat/veggies this had. Between how good the food is, the solid service (the workers were friendly and quick), and how convenient of an option they are, Mian is awesome spot, whether you're already going to be at South Coast or not. What's more, the prices here are relatively budget friendly as well, especially when compared to how much you might end up spending at Din Tai Fung (ignoring the fact that they're not exactly alike). Add all of that together and it makes me more than a little excited to come back whether it be here or at their outpost back home in the Bay Area! read more

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I ordered the Combo B which comes with a drink, appetizer and a dish for $25.99. I ordered the passion fruit green tea, chili oil dumplings and spicy beef noodle soup. The passion fruit green tea was very refreshing. The chili oil dumplings and spicy beef noodle soup were both flavorful and cooked very well, but it was lacking a bit of spice. To order your food, you scan the QR code on your phone but the staff was very friendly and helpful making sure we weren't having any trouble ordering from our phones and helping us navigate the menu and giving recommendations based on our food preferences. They would clear our table of any extra empty dishes to give us more room. The service was very attentive and friendly. read more

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We came here with friends for lunch. Let me start with service and hospitality and that's why the four stars. The service staff, overall, are not that good and not that bad. They are not interested in making this place hospitable but perhaps just wanted to be efficient. But that is the management's choice. Food is good. If not for the service, I would have given this place five stars. All of us liked the pickled cucumber, beef rolls and their Chengdu fried rice. For dessert we ordered sesame balls, and they are delicious. We will come back again and hope the service will be a bit better. read more

Mian - Chengdu fried rice - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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4.5 stars I first tried Mian when they had their location in Las Vegas (with free mung bean soup!). I finally got a chance to try this location in South Coast Plaza. There was no wait for a party of two to be seated on a Saturday around 1:30PM. The interior is not that large but there are a good number of tables and the decorations are beautiful. Service was fine but minimal due to ordering via QR code. They have combination deals where you choose an appetizer, noodle dish, and beverage for $20-25 + tax, a pretty good deal. We tried two such combos and enjoyed the crispy cucumbers, golden soup wontons, hot and sour noodles, and spicy intestine noodles. We ordered passionfruit green tea and mung bean soup as our drinks. The food came out promptly. All of the food was tasty with generous portions. The golden soup has the tastiest broth in my opinion, and the mung bean soup was super refreshing. You can't go wrong with Mian for an affordable and tasty meal! read more

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Came for their Combo set deal and it was very filling! The potions are great if you're looking to share between two people and don't want to get exceptionally full. If you order the combo for yourself, you will definitely feel very satisfied. Beef Noodle Soup (8.5/10) Not very spicy, great noodle texture, and balanced broth. This is a great beginner beef noodle soup due to the rich flavors, tender beef pieces, and mild spice. Spicy dumping (6.5/10) Love the garlic flavor and chillies that compliment the dumplings well! However the wrapper was a tad too thick and the filling felt like it was missing something. Beef Roll Pancake (7.5/10) Great flakey texture from the pancake and wrapped tightly into a roll. I definitely enjoyed the balance of cucumber and onions. The sauce used was a tad sweet in my opinion. The service was fast and using the table QR code to check out made the experience accurate and efficient. I enjoyed that there were photos on the ordering page so you can see the dishes! I appreciated the servers for coming to check in with us frequently. read more

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We had dinner here the other night. It is located inside South Coast Plaza on the level below Din Tai. So there is ample parking. The restaurant itself is charming and has a fun vibe. We both got the $25.99 Signature Combo. You get your choice of drink, an appetizer and one of the signature bowl of noodles. For an extra $3 you can add a dessert. We got the brown sugar ginger tea and the passionfruit green tea. Both were so refreshing and tasty. For our appetizers we got the chili oil dumplings. We loved the flavor and the heat on the dumplings. The dumplings themselves were soft and filled with pork. We got the spicy sparerib noodles. I loved the bok choy. The noodles were fresh and bouncy. The meat fell off the sparerib bones. The broth was rich, warm and delicious. For dessert we got the brown sugar rice cakes. Soft, sticky mochi texture and the brown sugar was the right amount of sweetness. The pumpkin cakes were soft and delicious. I loved the grated coconut on top. In addition to the signature combo, we added spicy cucumbers. They were crispy and just the right amount of heat. The vegetable fried rice was delicious and so flavorful that we ate all of it. We also got a cold combo with seaweed salad, wooden mushrooms and beef. It was perfect to break up some of heat from the noodles and dumplings. Wonderful service and large portions will make this your new soup noodle spot. read more

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Combo B is such a good deal. Enough food to feed me and my preteen. Try the mung bean drink- surprisingly delicious! Service was quick, especially since you order your food on your phone. Restaurant is right underneath din tai fung and across from Uniqlo inside South Coast Plaza. read more

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Came here for the all you can eat for $30 OC Restaurant Week deal. True to their word, everything on the menu was fair game (except soft drinks which is $5 more). I ordered all the popular items such as Beef Roll Pancake, Shrimp Fried Rice, Mapo Tofu Noodles, Steamed Egg Pork, Pork Shrimp Fried Dumpling, etc. The dishes were delicious and my mouth had the spicy zing feeling after eating sichuan spices. My favorites were the Mapo Tofu, Fried Dumplings, and Beef Roll Pancake which were all delicious and had a premier flavor. The fried rice could've used more flavor, which is why it's best accompanied by chili oil. Great food overall for a limited time deal. read more

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We tried Mian during OC restaurant week and took advantage of the $30 all you can eat special they offered. The all you can eat included full portioned dishes, anything on the menu. If you wanted unlimited drinks it was an extra $5, which was totally worth it! Food- 8/10. Food was yummy! I loved being able to have all you can eat so we could try many dishes. I loved the cucumbers and dumplings. The rice was a little bland but had a lot of shrimp! The drinks were good, but I wish there was a little extra sweetness to them. Service- 10/10. Everyone was so kind and helpful! Carroll was great and helped us with everything! Restaurant- 9/10. The restaurant had a lot of seating! They had sit down and to-go options. They also had a viewing area where they made the food, which was cool. The restaurant was clean and organized. It's in the South Coast Mall, so there are lots of shops around and parking. We went at 3:30pm and there was no wait. read more

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Ok we are officially pigs. We did the all you can eat Mian OC Restaurant Week. Started strong with the Mian Cold noodle combo, steamed egg with minced pork, sesame balls, chili oil Chão shou, hot and sour chao shou, shrimp and pork pot stickers, shrimp fried rice, chicken in chili oil, and beef rib. We are officially stuffed. Definitely come here when you are hungry and in South Coast Plaza. The staff are amazing! It's downstairs from Din Tai Fung. Happy Yelping! read more

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This chain is finally coming to South Coast plaza. Perfect comfort food! I had: 1. Value combo: spicy beef noodles, brown sugar milk tea, chili oil dumplings, pumpkin rice pancake 2. Pickled cucumber 3. Tomato & beef noodles 4. Chicken gizzard noodles 5. Mango boba light milk 6. Fried Chinese donuts with sweet soy milk - simple yet so delicious! read more

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Unique food options that really expanded my palette, authentic Sichuan taste that's one of a kind, plus the mango smoothie and beef noodles were a hit. Welcoming, family-friendly service. The interior design of this restaurant is beautiful and it's the perfect place to bring your family and get some good eats after shopping since it is in the shopping center. read more

Mian - BEef Noodles - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

So I heard this is a Michelin awarded restaurant here in Costa Mesa. Being at South Coast Plaza I thought it was a treat since I was doing a little shopping in the neighborhood. I decided to order the combo which was 25.99 which included boba milk tea, spicy beef noodles, and chili oil dumplings. With the combo, you could've chosen other types of combos. I was told the one I ordered was the most popular. The dishes were seasoned beautifully with a slightly spicy taste. The noodles were delicious with immense flavor. The beef, I have to say, was so tender and juicy. The dumplings were soft, squishy, and had the best chili oil sauce I've ever had. It's worth the price and worth checking out sometime. read more

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The golden soup was my favorite dish here! I like how they have appetizer sizes of many dishes that allow you to try a lot of different foods with a smaller party size. I went with one other person and we still ended up with leftovers. It is relatively affordable. read more

Mian - golden soup, mapo tofu, rice, steamed egg with minced pork - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

First time visitor Located in south coast plaza 1st floor under din tai fung, next to marugame udon Easy parking outside in the lot or parking structure Primarily 1 main dining area Specials for drinks Combo A and Combo B options are available from $20 to $25 Order can be placed via phone or in person with server Various Noodles, rice noodles, rice dishes, some vegan options, Asian side dishes, unique dishes include chicken gizzard Different levels of spice available for the dishes Efficient food runners and friendly staff Clean functional space with bamboo chairs and festive decor with lanterns Order the passion mango green tea (various sweetness level can be updated) Chicken gizzard noodle Mapo tofu vegan Steam egg with mince pork Food came out quickly, portion look small but actually deceiving in the bowl as it's quite deep Flavorful didn't feel heavy in consumption for the noodle dishes. saucy and noodles were cooked perfectly and held well to the spice The steam egg and pork was sweet silky velvety and salty - little mug of flavor! Cute spot for solo diners, date night, group outing, family kid friendly, reasonable in pricing Would Return to try other items read more

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Food is really good. We love the zajiang noodles and spicy beef noodles. Kids friendly. Pot stickers are so crispy and juicy. Service is good too. Good choice whenever you're in south coast plaza read more

Mian - Noodles - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Beats having to wait for a table upstairs. Dont come down to SCP often, but hacebvos9ted Moan before. A bright clean space with Asian influence for a fast service restaurant. Decent selection of items, all good and delicious. Had the wood ear mushrooms, the spicy dumplings and beef wraps. All satisfying. Friendly and prompt service. read more

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I think this is a pretty good spot to get your noodles fix with a lot of spice. It seems like South Coast Plaza is probably the only mall in the area that has really good food choices. This is located across Uniqlo and right next to marugame udon on the first floor. The only times I see lines were weekends, but if you come during an off peak time like around 3 pm, there shouldn't be a line. I like the combo menus which comes with an app, entree, and a drink. We ordered the combo B for $25. For the app, we ordered the hot and sour wontons (which we highly recommend) and the beef noodles (solid choice). The drink was really whatever, but we just came here for the food. The food comes out pretty quick and you order everything off your phone. Service was pretty good for the most part and the restaurant was really clean as well. read more

Mian - hot and sour chaosou - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Great place if you wanna have noodles! They have different varieties, you can have the options spicy or not. Really really yummy, satisfying! Service is good and fast too. read more

Mian - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I've been working at the mall for about five years and I come here every time, every time I come here, I am fully satisfied with their food I always get the spicy soup and it hits the spot just right I highly recommend you guys try this place and bring your friends and family because with such great customer service share the love. read more

Mian - The vibe - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Tried a new noodle spot after a lego free build. Had the spicy beef noodle, beef noodle clear broth, beef roll, and the Chinese donut and soy milk. The beef noodle broth was clean with a nice beefy flavor. The spicy one was a little richer. If you're not looking for something heavy, then I would say go for the clear broth. The was plenty of meat and the noodle had a good chew. The only thing is that the noodle would loose its texture the longer you take to eat. The beef roll is a little small but good with the pancake being crispy and the beef tender. The cucumbers add the fresh crunch to the dish. The Chinese donut is crispy and soft albeit a little flat. Service is fast and friendly. Overall a delicious meal. read more

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Sichuan style food. Casual restaurant. Really nice interior. Love the menu. Big fan of the pickled cucumbers. The beef roll pancake is delicious and hefty enough to share between two. Chengdu fries is their version of cajun fries. Chili oil dumplings were delicious. Forgot what the dish was called but it was noodles topped with ground pork, bokchoy, and a fried egg. That was also good. Good food. Service was okay. They forgot a few of our dishes so we had to wait a while for them to make it... we all ate at different times since we didn't want our food to get cold. read more

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Small and casual Chinese restaurant at South Coast Plaza located right next to Marugame. They did not serve the mung bean tea like a different location I have tried before. Service was quick as it wasn't busy on a Wednesday night. - spicy beef noodle soup: 8.8/10. Delicious!!! The noodles were cooked perfectly, there was plenty of meat, and there was a good level of spice at level spicy/hot. - chili oil choushou: 6.5/10. Normal. Nothing special. - mapo tofu: 6.3/10. Thick, starchy consistency. Lacked flavor. read more

Mian - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I think we're officially Mian lovers, we recently went to their location in San Gabriel and loved it, so figured why not try this location since its closer. I got the golden chicken noodle, while my partner got the spicy pickled beef and wheeeewww. DELICIOUS!! The broth was beautifully rich and creamy and addicting. As a spice lover, the only thing I'd change is just adding a little kick to it but they gladly gave me chili oil when I asked for it, which really put the cherry (chili) on top! The pickled beef was also very good, a beautiful spicy flavor and a light, clear broth went so well together. I highly recommend Mian to those who love chinese noodles and spice! read more

Mian - Golden Chicken Noodle - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Stopped by here before heading to the airport. This Chinese restaurant serves a lot spicy Chinese dishes and I saw it was pretty popular in the bay, so I decided to check this place out. Chengdu Zajiang Noodle (4/5): It was very solid. The minced pork was perfectly spiced. Chili Oil dumplings (5/5): Such an explosion of flavor definitely my favorite dish. Beef roll pancake (5/5): Such a perfect balance between savory and sweetness. read more

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Incredible customer service! Miàn is located in one of the food courts in South Coast Plaza, on the lower level beneath Din Tai Fung. We stopped by with our little one, and they quickly offered a high chair. They also brought a cup of water with a straw for him. Food came out very quickly. Staff were careful to place things strategically out of baby's reach. Everyone was friendly and helpful. As for food, the vegan mapo tofu noodles were deliciously numbing spicy, if a bit salty. We enjoyed the pumpkin pancakes that were dusted with delicately shredded coconut that looked like fallen snow. The tomato beef noodle soup featured a broth with pleasantly refined flavor and tender beef slices. Overall, worth checking out. read more

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Such a delightful experience. Good came out hot and in a timely manner. Service was exceptional, friendly, attentive and helpful. The Spicy Beef Noodle tasted homemade, full of well-balanced flavors. The beef was so tender. Portion is percent. We still added a bit more of chili oil to make it spicier since we like our food to be spicy spicy. A side of dumplings and Chaoshou is a must! Peach Lime Green Tea was refreshing and good. read more

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I've been to some great Chinese food spots, but Mian does something that not a lot of OC based Chinese food places do - make it nice and spicy like how I like it! Had the spicy beef noodles (highly recommend) and the chili oil dumplings! They have a combo where you can get an appetizer, main and a drink, for around 25$ (not sure if it's still like this, but you should check them out! Service was excellent as well, the entire staff was very attentive. Flavors are bold, interior is amazing, and its a great place for some casual eats as you're entering (or leaving) South Coast Plaza 10/10! read more

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I'm not a fan of sichuan but I ordered the spicy beef noddle and omg it's sssoooo good. I'd come here again :) read more

Mian - Spicy beef noodle - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I cannot believe that I ended up in a Sichuan-style noodle house, but I suppose that's evidence of Mian's versatility. Even those with lower spice tolerances, like me, can still find a delicious meal here. We tried a few different noodle bowls: tomato and egg, mapo tofu, spicy beef, and spicy intestine. In my opinion, the spicy beef is the classic and best option. From there, you can branch out. Take the intestine if you are adventurous when it comes to meat, shift to mapo tofu if you're looking for a meat alternative, and enjoy the tomato and egg if you want to ensure there's no spice in your meal. Something for everyone! We also shared the chili oil chao shou, which was a very tasty dumpling, stuffed with meat and doused in chili oil. I recommend Mian if you are in the area! read more

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My go to work lunch place. Tastes good and friendly staff! Price also reasonable. Like their noodles in general read more

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I've seen a few different locations and have always been curious to try this spot, so after working up an appetite after shopping, I decided to try out their South Coast Plaza location. Upon checking out their sign displaying their Combos, someone quickly came to greet us, go over the Combos, and provide us with a menu to look at. Once we decided we wanted to eat there, we were seated immediately. You scan the QR code at the table to view the menu and place your order. We opted for a Combo A and a Combo B. In each combo you select one item from each of three categories (appetizer, entree, and drink/dessert). For the Combo A, we got the Pickled Cucumber, Chengdu Zajiang Noodles, and a drink. I was surprised how big the cucumber appetizer was! They were tasty and refreshing. The Zajiang Noodles came with some bok choy and an egg. I think it could have used a little more sauce, but it was still tasty. For Combo B, we got the Chili Oil Chaoshou, Tomato Beef Noodles, and a drink. The Chili Oil Chaoshou are more like the chili oil wontons (vs. chili oil dumplings). The sauce has a kick, but they were also good! The Tomato Beef Noodles had a good amount of beef, and it came with sliced tomato, bok choy, and green onions. The broth had a good tomato flavor. My only complaint would be that their posted advertisement says that you can choose ANY drink, but when you order from the QR code, it only gives you a short list of drinks to choose from. read more

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What I Ordered: Golden Soup Chicken Noodles * broth is on the thicker and saltier side 7/10 read more

Mian - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Always walk by this place and decided to walk in today. Ordered their mapo tofu noodle mild spice and it was really good. The flavors were well balanced. It's a different kind of spice here, more of the "mala"'spice. So if you can't handle heat, make sure you ask about spice level. Our server was very nice and even packed up the leftovers for me. read more

Mian - Mapo tofu noodle mild spice - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

We always plan our dinner or lunch stop here when we shop in south coast Never disappointed read more

Mian - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I can't believe it's taken me this long to try Mian. Quick and efficient service with lovely decor! We got the $25 combo which comes with a drink, entree, and app (what a steal!) Our entree choice was spicy beef rice noodle and chili oil dumplings. Also got mapo tofu rice noodle and chicken fried rice. We were huuuge fans of the spicy beef noodle! The broth had so much flavor and the beef was so so tender that it basically melted in my mouth. I really loved the rice noodles and how it had a soft chewy texture! The chicken fried rice was also really good--we loved how flavorful it was. Chili oil dumplings were also delicious, but it was sweeter than expected due to the sugar in the sauce. I still liked it overall. I understand how Szechuan is a very acquired taste, but I believe this place is a great introduction. The mapo tofu noodles has a very strong mala numbing spice and after a few bites it did get really overpowering. I would recommend the spicy beef noodles for anyone who's still introducing themselves to Szechuan food. My parents who are pretty picky eaters loved their time here and thought everything was delicious so def give it a try! read more

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Love the interior and the food! We ordered the combo A $20 set where you choose an appetizer, entree and drink or dessert that is listed. Chengdu zajiang noodle - Nothing special in terms of flavor but such a relief to your palette after eating the other spicy dishes. Beef noodle soup - the amount of meat was satisfying. The noodles were chewy and beef was very tender. The soup itself wasn't too heavy and had a deep flavor. Pickled spicy black fungus - I really enjoyed this! Yes it's spicy but the tartness and crunch is so addicting. read more

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I tried this restaurant for OC Week and it was a pretty good experience. Staff is helpful and quick with requests. The food was good: dumpling wrappers were thin and chewy; noodles were also incredibly tasteful, soft, and chewy. I will say the reason I've left a 4 star review is because the restaurant had their iPad or other device dinging the entire time I was there. It was a bit bothersome to hear a loud sounds every few minutes. read more