Jin Jiang is the kind of authentic Szechuan that is hard to find yet incredibly rewarding. You get…read morea bevy of usual dishes expertly prepared alongside what they call "adventurous dishes" which is the genuine Chinese cuisine which tends to scare off white people. Those adventurous dishes are what make this gem so amazing. Trust me when I say your taste buds will thank you for taking the path less traveled. If you check out the included photo you'll see a wide assortment of flavors on display, from spicy dumplings swimming in delicious hot oil to aromatic spicy crab, which was a surprise hit. Yes, there are spicy dishes a plenty at this place, but you'll also find plates suitable for milder tongues as well. The entire menu is packed with delicious food which will satisfy just about anyone in your group. Indoor dining isn't happening these days, but during my previous visits to Jin Jiang I always found the service to be friendly and attentive while the atmosphere was quite comfortable. Seriously, this is the kind of rare find (outside of your local Chinatown) that I want to support through these tough times because I love restaurants that work hard to expand the Chinese cuisine experience beyond the same boring stuff that has sadly become synonymous with takeaway. Give them a try if you're looking for something different. They just might become your new favorite Chinese.

From the owner: We make the nice and delicious traditional Chinese food for all customers! We do Hot Pot, dry hot…read morepot,grilled fish and all spice Szechuan cuisine, We are new management with same chef! Look forward to your coming

All dishes lovely and with reasonable prices to match too!…read more To fuss walk in and decent drinks selection as well!

Absolutely phenomenal food. My husband is Cantonese and he loved it. Except for the ribs…read moreeverything was out of this world.

Great food & great service. We ended up going to Sichuan Kitchen in Manchester Chinatown and…read moreenjoyed it a lot. We had the Singapore Rice Noodles, Orange Chicken & Wonton soups. Excellent!!

Really good, tried a variety of dishes and I have to say every dish looked mouth watering and…read moretasted splendid. I would not notice this restaurant or given it a try, if my friends had not recommended it. Schezuan kitchen is truly an authentic restaurant, and you really need to appreciate spice to truly enjoy your food here. The food can be hot, but not ever whelming. I tried the emperors chicken, and the special fish dish, and it really brought something new to my spice palette, coupled with plain jasmine rice and chinese vegetables, and a bottle of chinese beer, really brought this meal home. Like the motherland home. It is not expensive, in fact quite value for money, and it is definitely a no nonsense restaurant, it is the food that matters. I would come here again for some whole hearty authentic chinese food.

The food is incredible - the mapo tofu, broccoli ham and seabass roll and sweet and sour chicken…read more Gorgeous food, service and atmosphere just as brilliant. Highly recommended, Book up as soon as you can!

From the owner: Sanxia Renjia Chinese Restaurant Bar is the place to go for authentic Sichuan Cuisine…read more Sichuan Specialist All You Can Eat ( cooked to order) £15.99/person Hot Pot Goup Order Takeawy/Delivery availalbe The restaurant can hold up to 100 people. It's the ideal place for parties and family get-togethers.

Listen, if you don't know what putting your mouth through a paper shredder feels like, try the…read moreSichuan pork in chilli at Barshu. Barshu has been serving what I can only imagine is authentic Sichuan fodder, (for surely you couldn't make this stuff up) for a good 20 years. It sits a stone's throw from Chinatown, north of Shaftesbury and it's worth the short detour from the mainly Cantonese Gerrard St and its environs. Intimate and intricate, the space and the wooden carvings that adorn it. It gives a sense that the proprietors want to give you a flavour of their beloved Sichuan culture as well as their food. And they don't hold back. There's no catering for those of a nervous culinary disposition here. The menu is unfathomably and reassuringly long. If you will make use of every part of your animal, that's will happen. Pig's feet stand next to Pig's ears who listen intently to intestines as they growl that nobody is being brave enough to eat them. Sichuan pepper and chilli feature heavily in many dishes. Two things I can confirm. The pork is most definitely in chilli. And the Dandan noodles are most definitely, as described, legendary. I spent the weekend trying and failing to create the same unctuous loveliness that arrived in a bowl in front of me. A more comforting, yet powerful concoction it would be hard to produce and for under a tenner, an absolute bargain. The noodles are fresh, soft, chewy. We could be in italy were the noodles not smothered in a minced pork and sesame paste concoction that adds to the velvetiness. Smoother than the cream in a Twinkie, word up. the Pork in Chilli came on a plate they snaffled from Wimbledon ladies champ Iga Swiatek once she'd finished brandishing it in celebration. In amongst a million dried chillies which have been fried with Sichuan pepper, you'll find hard nuggets of pork. They have been incinerated and infused with the flavours of the chillies and pepper that engulfs them. To eat a nugget is to be met with an initial pleasant fragrantness followed by a mouth who's only means of protest is to find another one and do it all over again. The treasure hunt through the chillies is fun. Just when you think you've picked every last nugget, a little rustling around reveals another, and another, and another. By the time your mouth can take no more, it's numb and that means you can start on the chillies. It's a mission but it's worth it. Rather like a Dostoyevsky book, I'm not sure anyone's actually finished one of these but everyone declares their love for it nonethelessless. You might describe it as a statement dish, were your mouth able to make any statement at all. Don't panic. The sensation dies down after about 20 minutes alongside two or three beers which the house are happy to bring you quickly. If that doesn't quench the flames, Shaftesbury Ave has a handily placed Fire station. After the madness you are then left with a very pleasant feeling. One that says you've been out, eaten something bold, interesting, mad. And you're ready for action. Step back out into the Soho night and go get some. there's plenty around and if you've dined at Barshu, you are well primed to crack on.

After lots of fish and chips, we were dying for some spicy food while in London. Barshu answered…read moreour prayers (at least mine for sure). Their Szechuan-style cooking reminds me of Spicy City in San Diego. Their Fragrant Chicken in a Pile of Peppers (we called it popcorn chicken in peppers) was great but had very few chicken bits. We loved their Barshu Smacked Cucumbers. It has some sort of peanut-flavored sauce and a perfect cool down from the spicy dishes. Barshu is a popular spot and only allows you 90 minutes to dine. Since it's London, their prices are on the high side with a small portion.

I believe this restaurant is a satellite branch of the larger one on Queens Road, which I haven't…read morebeen to, so I can't compare them. This one was newly opened and hadn't seemed to have really caught on yet when we went. I was at first let down by the menu that seemed to have the traditional Englishified options of chow mein and what have you, but when I turned the menu over I happily found some more authentic fare. I forget the exact name of what I ordered, but it was a very spicy chicken and noodle dish where the chicken contained bits of bone so there was some deft mouth work involved eat through it. I didn't mind this, having lived in Hong Kong for several years and being much used to the remove-meat-in-mouth-and-spit-out-bone procedure, but consider yourself warned if that's not your idea of a good time. I appreciated that it was authentically spicy, but it couldn't have been more authentically seasoned overall and less oily. I didn't regret my meal and found it decent and filling, but it didn't excite me enough to return.

They cook really Chinese food, delivery is very busy . Eat in should been wait long time, next…read moretime I would to order takeaway . Notice that order the really Chinese food is on the back of the menu with Chinese and English language . In the front is English food. Recommend kongpao chicken, double cooked pork, beef in chilli oil soup, and a lots of veggie dish. It is very good restaurant.

Hunan London is a true gem for Chinese food enthusiasts! This restaurant has been serving authentic…read moreHunanese cuisine for over 35 years, and its reputation precedes it. With no menu to choose from, you'll be treated to a culinary journey of around 12-18 courses, carefully crafted by Chef Michael Peng and his team. The food is exceptional, with dishes like crispy green beans, chilli ginger beef, and steamed scallops with cucumber, all expertly prepared and presented ². The standout feature, however, is the unique dining experience. With no choices to make, you'll be free to relax and enjoy the ride, as the staff take care of everything. flavors and spices of Hunan Province. - _Expertly Crafted Menu_: Chef Michael Peng's carefully curated selection of dishes. - _Unique Dining Experience_: No menu choices, just sit back and enjoy. Overall, Hunan London is a must-visit for anyone looking for an authentic and exciting Chinese dining experience. Be prepared for a culinary adventure like no other!

London Food When…read morepeople say that London often has mediocre food, they're most often referring to British food, known for their fried, mashed and more bland foods But London itself is a metropolitan city with cuisine reflective of its worldwide influence and influx on many cultures While Indian cuisine is most well-known (and represented from food to tea culture), I also found Thai and Chinese cuisine excellent Hunan is a unique restaurant in which the menu is up to the chef and features upwards of 20 dishes While their name refers to a region of China, the cooking is more reflective of a broader region including Cantonese, Sichuan, and Hunan flavors Each bite was distinguished by high quality ingredients, bold spices and flavors (though nothing is spicy), and stellar wok hei (or heat) Leave-it-to-us menu £94.80 per person Hunan (London, UK) Dining is indoor only and all credit cards are accepted.

Just walking in here the smells had me believing it was going to be a great meal…read more The menu had an impressive list of authentic Sichuan fare, including the "numbing" spicy dishes so sought after. Everything at every table looked delicious, and the portions were generous but not over the top. We had the egg and seaweed soup -- good but wouldn't order again as the seaweed was very large and difficult to eat and a bit overpowering. The twice-cooked pork was great. A bit on the salty side and not as spicy as I anticipated, but full of flavor. We also ordered their version of kung-pow chicken, which was different than what I'm accustomed to and preferable. Good chunks of chicken, roasted peanuts and a tangy sauce. Be warned that like a lot of places here any rice will cost you extra, you won't just get white rice with your meal. Would definitely return here and try more if only I lived in London!

I been here a couple of times and loved it both times! First time was just having Sichuan dishes…read moreand 2nd time hot pot. Both times were faultless (except for the price)! The food was soooo authentic and I must say is one of the most authentic in London! Love the spice and love the spicy soup fish/beef! 2nd time went there for all you can eat hot pot, was a little pricy but boy it was tasty! The broth was superb and loved every bite! I'm starving just thinking about it! The hot pot itself is a set menu but all you can eat!

Heard about this place from a friend that loved the food and we have to agree the food is very…read moregood, especially as Szechuan food is hard to find in this part of London. It is located at the back of the ground floor in the business centre, where there was previously a Japanese fusion place. It was totally empty while we were there, being Hollowe'en I guess people had other things to do. This did give us a chance to talk to the owner about the place the food. He can speak Chinese and good English. The name is a bit misleading, this new restaurant is not fusion. It is north east Chinese food, so that means lamb is on the menu and also lots of Szechuan pepper and spices you don't usually see in Chinese food such as cumin. We had seasonal vegetables with garlic, Chongqing Chicken, tofu and seafood and three types of bbq - pork, lamb and chicken wings. All very good. The vegetables were lovely (£6.50) with plenty of garlic, nice and crunchy stems with light oil. The bbq pork and lamb (£1 each) were flavoured with cumin and chili. Now my wife usually won't touch lamb (she is from Taiwan) but she took a bit and enjoyed it. The chicken wings (70p for 3 wings) were nice and juicy, certainly nothing wrong with them but nothing wild or exciting either, just good solid food and a great price. The tofu and seafood (£8) came in a bowl and was made with very soft tofu, almost like pudding tofu, lightly fried it seems. Seafood was squid, mussels, prawns and baby octopus. This wasn't spicy at all, although we did ask for some fresh chili to be added. The Chongqing chicken (£7.50) was made of fried bite size bits of chicken on the bone in chili and Szechaun pepper. It was spicy and very nice. Overall and lovely meal and we are sure to be back. Total bill for 2 was £35 inc. rice, tea and 10% service charge (cash only).

Quick glance: + wholesome Szechuan and Beijing flavours…read more+ passionate "host" + good for parties + karaoke wall - priced on the higher end Full review: After visiting Wing Yip supermarket next door, my other half and I popped in for a quick dinner one evening. Going to East Meets West is like walking into a homestay. We were greeted by the owner with a kind smile and warm welcome. He was very helpful in recommending and explaining the dishes on the menu, and the other staff, who were most likely family members, were kind and attentive. The restaurant isn't very big, but the tables are modular so they can accommodate parties of various sizes. In fact, on the evening that we were there, there was a birthday celebration of about 12-15 people in one corner with tables arranged in a square (rather than long and thin rectangular, if that makes sense) so everyone can see each other. Parties do share the same floorspace as all other patrons, but if you don't need privacy for whatever you're celebrating, it's a great venue. There's even a karaoke wall on one end, which was playing a selection of Chinese and English songs in the background as we dined. Prices are a little bit high. For a starter, two mains, a special fried rice, two bottles of beer and a tea, the bill came to £50 for our dinner, but this included a seafood starter and seafood main. It is worth paying a few extra pennies for tasty food.