Amazing food. The meat is tender. The decor is beautiful. The ambiance is quiet and nice. We picked non-spicy foods as I have some dietary restrictions. So it's safe for non-spicy food lovers too! Sherry was helping us out by explaining our meals and making sure it was safe for us to eat. I really appreciated that as it was our first time here. read more

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Sherry was very helpful for my first time eating here. Food was very good and this place has a very calm energy. would definitely recommend here and come back read more

Came here for lunch for the first time, and really enjoyed the experience. The restaurant has a really cool interior design: koi pond, bamboo water fountain, and Chinese pergola booth seatings. The lights are soft and the background music is soft traditional Chinese. I love the iPad menu, it's well designed and easy to use. The cuisine is spicy Szechuan style- many dishes have popcorn, chili, and are heavily seasoned. For a party of two we ordered the spicy chicken, garlic beans, and twice cooked pork. The portions are decent and the all three dishes were good. The service was quick and attentive. The food came out fairly quickly and the servers were super helpful and polite. Will definitely return again! read more

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Bad experience at lunch yesterday. The food was pretty decent, the decoration was really nice, and the dishes came out quickly. However, the service was horrible. There were only 2 servers on the floor at the time. At first, they gave us a tablet to place the order ourselves, but then they took the tablet away after we finished ordering. Later, when the food arrived, we wanted to order more rice wraps for the grilled beef. We tried waving at the servers 5 or 6 times, but they completely ignored our table. We noticed that the servers were checking on other tables around us, but not ours. It honestly made us wonder if the service was worse because we do not speak Chinese. Overall, it did not feel like a welcoming restaurant experience. read more

Mountain House - Szechuan Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

AVOID IF NOT CHINESE First of all, the food is really good. Would recommend the food to anyone. However, it took an hour past the time it was texted to show up and the food took an hour to come as well while other tables were being serviced and prioritized. After ordering and sending the order to the kitchen through the ipad we sat for 25 minutes until we checked in with a waiter. The waiter was surprised we still had the ipad and that no one had checked in with us. No waiter checked in with us unless we waived and called for them. Some waiters even looked at us and disregarded us while walking by with nothing in hand. It took an hour to receive our 5th item and we had cancelled our 6th item because we had waited over an hour for beef fried rice. Overall, good food. Adequate service if Chinese and HORRIBLE service if anything else. read more

I've heard about this place for years and finally had the chance to try it. Definitely lived up to the hype. The interior was nice with a traditional Chinese vibe to it. Food was great. My personal favorite was the Pepper Beef Tongue. read more

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Food: 10/10! Extremely large selection of what I can only imagine is authentic sichuan cuisine! Even delicacies like rabbit are available. We went with more familiar items on our first visit and we were in for a treat! First, the chilled spice cabbage to start was perfectly seasoned and immediately opened my appetite. Mapo tofu was perhaps THE BEST I have ever had. Another favorite was the fried noodles with beef - we ALLLMOST left this out, but everyone agreed this was one of the winners. The white fish was also great, with extremely tender and flavorful pieces. Tofu lovers will all rejoice at the crispy sizzling tofu - but a word of caution - the sizzle is reallll, this one is especially hot, temperature wise. Service: 10/10 No complaints, quick and friendly service. Ambiance: 15/10 The decor absolutely took our breath away. Private dining areas located in the back, beautiful, serene decor greet you when you first open the wooden doors. read more

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Mountain House has great food. There's always a wait. Be sure to arrive early. Dining experience could definitely use some improvement. The tea cups and plates are all chipped. Especially the tea cups. Even employees couldn't find a non chipped cups and gave us paper cups instead. With such good food, upgrading your plates could elevate overall. Also, I was burnt by your shrimp dish. Employee did not tell me that it was hot. Did she do anything about it? No. My recent experience will not stop me from coming just because I do enjoy eating there. Just some improvements to adjust. Also, you can't really go wrong with any of the dish. read more

Mountain House - Szechuan Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Upon entering, it felt like we were transported back to ancient china. It feels very intimate here, great for familial settings. We ordered the string beans, steamed crab with sticky rice, and chili oil dumplings. The string beans are delicious but the dumplings can be passed on. It tasted more like a wonton than a dumpling. The steamed crab took about an hour instead of the agreed 30 or so minutes. However this is fine because our server gave us a free dessert for the long wait. We ordered the osmanthus dessert and it was so yummy! Overall, skip the dumplings get the string beans and crab. I would definitely come back! read more

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The ambiance is of course beautiful, with music and ambient sounds that compliment the interior. This will always be the place I recommend to impress guests!! We ordered the long beans, dumplings, and the sticky rice crab. Note that the crab takes about 20-30 minutes to cook/steam. Our crab unfortunately took much longer, but the kind staff kept us updated during every step, offering to switch the order or keep it and wait, and gave complimentary dessert for the inconvenience. All the food (in my opinion) is traditional yet exceptionally good. They care about their craft and coming here reminds me of home! The staff are always very kind and charismatic, and the many times I have come I have had an excellent experience. read more

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I'm always impressed by the interior of this restaurant every time I dine here. It feels like I've been transported to China! The food here is quite tasty and comes presented very nicely as well. I've been here several times and have enjoyed the dishes I have ordered each time. The food comes out very quickly and the waiters are quite attentive. A bit on the pricier end than your local Szechuan restaurant, but you are paying a bit extra for the experience of dining in an aesthetically pleasing restaurant. I would definitely recommend this spot to take your friends or family out for a nicer dinner! read more

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the interior and vibes are perfect ! the food looked great but the flavor wasnt super impressive. the food wasnt as spicy as we expected which can be a good thing. the swing pork belly wasnt anything special but i do admit it looks really nice. they do serve tea which was really nice though! read more

Mountain House - Swing Pork Belly, Stir Fried Pork Liver & Kidney With Scallion, Stir Fried Cauliflower - Szechuan Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

The restaurant was booked and busy on a Wednesday night which speaks to its popularity. The interior is gorgeous and truly emulates that of a traditional Chinese village with the dimly lit lanterns and wooden architecture. We were seated quickly since we had reservations using Yelp and the host walked us to our table in the back. The seats weren't the most comfortable but the table was spacious for just two people. The host came back with a delicious pickled veggie appetizer and some tea. It was my first time here, so I was excited to try a lot of items since I don't have authentic Szechuan cuisine very often. My most anticipated item was the most popular, the swing pork belly, which came with an addictingly good garlic sauce. My favorite dish, however, was the green spicy whole fish. The fish was tender and delicate but balanced well with the sauce. I also really enjoyed the grilled beef ribs, since it's served like Peking duck, where you build your own wrap. It didn't come with bao buns, like pictured on the menu, but the meat was tender and the whole dish was flavorful nonetheless. The ma-la boiled beef is another solid choice for an entree, which I would choose over the la-zi chicken. We finished off the meal with the black sesame shaved ice with snowy cream, and I would say it satisfied my sweet tooth, but I wish the bowl wasn't as shallow because I wanted more. Overall, the waiters were nice, we didn't wait long for the food, and it's a great place for large groups since there's plenty of large tables and even some private dining rooms. read more

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Insanely good food and beautiful interior, but I'm not a huge fan of the mobile ordering as it kind of throws off the vibe of the place. Also, a lot of tables had people watching videos without headphones, which felt a bit off-putting for what is otherwise a fairly upscale restaurant. read more

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Came in for a dinner date with my husband. We ordered the steamed crab, stir fried cabbage, grilled beef rib and swinging pork belly. All the food was beautifully presented and delicious. The ambiance was warm and absolutely stunning. It makes you feel like you stepped into an ancient Chinese palace. The service was great, my servers Sherry and Serene were both so helpful and kind. They were so attentive and friendly with the whole dining experience. My favorite dish was the steamed crab which was steamed in huge leaf and came with tasty glutinous rice and bonito flakes. It was such a fun and interactive meal. Definitely would come back. read more

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An incredible meal for date night! I absolutely love the decor and vibes here. Some of my favorite dishes I tried were the sour cabbage fish soup (eat it with rice), grilled beef ribs (really unique concept similar to Peking duck), and garlic pea sprouts (my fav veggie). The service is also really great, and I love that you can just order through their iPad. I highly recommend making a reservation or coming early during the busy times (Friday nights and weekends). read more

Mountain House - Fish In Sour Cobbage Soup (Black Fish), Swing Pork Belly, garlic pea sprouts, crispy Crispy Sizzling Tofu - Szechuan Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

This restaurant is so good. I took my parents and they were impressed. The swing pork belly was so tender with amazing sauce. My dad said he hadn't eaten such a good flavor like that in a while. I liked the short ribs as they were tender and it was unique to wrap it like Peking duck . The fish was tender . The veggies were fresh . The ambience is lovely and there is a koi pond out front . Overall great dining experience. read more

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I love the food here, even as someone who can't tolerate spicy food. All the dishes I've had here are flavorful yet well balanced. The lazi chicken is great and has a nice sichuan kick. Ambience is nice too. Feels like you're in an ancient Chinese courtyard. The only issue is that service is a bit slow sometimes because they're so busy. read more

Mountain House - Szechuan Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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Mountain House is a really nice restaurant that goes all in on the ambiance to enhance your dining experience. The sound of the water flowing in the fountains and the koi fish in the pond, it's really calm and peaceful. My family loves spicy food and since it was our first time, our attendant gave us some recommendations. The swinging pork belly was very thinly sliced but what makes it delicious is the chili oil and miso paste sauce I believe. The dish with tripe was also very tender. I do like that they slice so thin vertically because sometimes thick cuts of tripe can be chewy. We also had fried rice and hot and sour soup. The fried rice was well seasoned and tender meat and truly serves 4 adults. The hot and sour soup had a good balance of flavor and had at least 7 servings. The employee does serve your rice and soup so that's a nice service. I must say, I absolutely loved the tea and how the pot is perched on top of a warmer so it never gets cold. It was just so fragrant and I wish I could take it home! I docked a star because they do need to fix their restrooms. read more

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Not your average Sichuan restaurant Mountain House in Rowland Heights = traditional decor, cozy aesthetic, and the perfect setup for family dinners or friendly get-togethers. La-zi Chicken and Ma-po Tofu brought the heat Grilled Beef Ribs, Teppan Shrimp, Country Braised Pork, and Long Beans w/ Eggplant kept it balanced. Spicy or not, this spot hits read more

Mountain House - Szechuan Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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Mountain House was a pleasant surprise for me! I've been wanting to try this place for a while and it did not disappoint! From the outside to the inside, the restaurant does a great job capturing its guests. For those curious, the staff speak English and Mandarin. The ambience is peaceful with dim yellow lighting and water flowing through the center of the restaurant. Ordering was a breeze as they provide a self serving tablet to order food with jasmine tea as the standard (free). We came for Szechuan and boy was it yummy! The soup was delicious and had a ton of flavor with perfectly cooked fish. We also got the bullfrog- chicken dish which was pleasantly surprising. I forgot to take a photo, but the fried chicken was also phenomenon. The spice was perfect for me (someone who loves spicy) but they also offer the option to order mild. The only thing I would mention would be that service could be a bit slow. Our initial dishes took about 20minutes and we even had to remind the waitress of a dish that was missing. If that doesn't bother you, then it's a great option choice and would recommend! read more

Mountain House - Spicy Bullfrog & Chickrn - Szechuan Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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Need a place to get away from what's outside? This place will transport you to the Asian environment, where you feel like you're no longer in LA. Their service was on point and their food was overall, delicious. I recommend the swinging pork belly, eggplant, and sesame shaved ice. Also, their jasmine tea was super floral and their creamy sweet corn juice was just like a corn soup, but as a drink. read more

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Reasonable prices and portions with very nice ambiance and interior decorations! Some of the spicy food was very spicy, even for us! Tried a variety of dishes but nothing particularly stood out flavor-wise. Nice presentation. Took forever for the la zi ji to come out that we thought about cancelling it read more

Walking in feels like stepping into a traditional Chinese garden. The space is stunning with beautiful wood carvings and even a koi pond. The menu is all about the "Ma-La" flavor profile. Everything I tried was amazing and the Swing Pork Belly is a must try. I was so obsessed with the garlicky chili sauce. The La-Zi Chicken is perfectly crispy and spicy, while the Pickled Pepper Sea Bass is tangy and flavorful. Everything came out pretty quickly. The weekends get busy fast, so join the digital waitlist before you arrive to save yourself some time. read more

Mountain House - Szechuan Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

3.7 stars They have peach green tea in the front so you can drink while you wait for a table. My favorites were the hanging pork. I dont know what sauce is on the bottom but i think its chilli oil and alot of garlic. I also liked the beef with the wraps but they need more wraps. I did see other with 8 baos on yelp but im not sure why we got wraps instead. Fish with soysauce. This one is the 2nd option on the menu with chinese letters and no pictures. We had to ask the server which one it was since the images of that specific one looked amazing. The fish was a little fatty so the meat on it was soo juicy. Dont forget to eat the cheek meat. My friends love the beef tongue but i prefer the chicken over that. Only bad thing was the chicken had too many broken bone pieces so it was a little hard to eat. It had a hint of mala to it. The prawns came with alot of garlic and they give you gloves so you can eat them. The pig intestines needs to be crispier, otherwise it just tastes gamey. hot and sour soup was bland, it needed vinegar. the mala noodles were not spicy at all and didnt really have meat. Was not a fan of the braised pork belly. I love the little handwipes that look like ancient chinese books from dramas read more

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Reservation at 7, they called at 6:40 telling us our table was ready and ended up giving our table to another party so we arrived at 7 without table and sat 7:15. + Pork swing wasn't as amazing this time. Garlic sauce was spicy garlicky and not sweet enough. + Salted egg corn was fun like little popcorns. + Egg plant and string beans flash fried well, good amount of spice + Country braised pork: very tender pork but overall flavor not my favorite + Wraps: okay, the hoisin sauce was different, not the usual thick and sweet kind read more

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Parking: plenty of free parking. There's a whole parking structure in the back. A lot of people are always just looking for the tight tight spots in the front. Service: would be smart to make a reservation. Does get busy on the weekends and they do take a minute. Food: spicy is definitely the theme. It's more of the spicy without taste but just hits your throat/tongue type. The eggplant dish is amazing tho! Would get for sure just to cool your tongue a little. read more

Love its grand entrance, lucky koi pond, and spacious private seating -- even a beautifully designed pavilion -- total luxury vibes without breaking the bank. Spicy lovers, don't miss the Szechuan lamb spine and spicy boiled fish -- dangerously addictive! Bringing the family? No worries! Beef & egg soup, braised pork belly, and stir-fried veggies satisfy all generations. ‍‍‍ As people say, "A restaurant that sparks conversation makes the meal even better." This is a spot guaranteed to impress everyone important in your life. IG: socalhkfoodies read more

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The food at Mountain House is amazing! I usually don't eat very spicy food, but everything here is so flavorful and delicious that I couldn't stop eating -- even the spicy dishes! They somehow make spicy food incredibly enjoyable and addictive. Definitely a must-visit for Sichuan food lovers! 川山甲的菜都很好吃！我平时其实不太能吃辣，但这里的辣菜做得特别香、特别带劲，让人完全停不下来，不知不觉就越吃越上瘾！就算不太吃辣的人也会爱上，真的很推荐！ read more

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The entire experience was fantastic in this unique restaurant. Stepping into a back to the village place for a Dì ing area. First, you will be greeted with a tranquil koi pond and meander through a bamboo decorated seating area. All dishes are just hot, hot and hot. We ordered the famous spicy chicken, rabbit In jalapeño sauce and clam and intestines spicy sauce. Each dish have an instinctive flavor of its own. Hot team and water available without charge. Ordered on the tablet and the servers will bring everything out. Prices are reasonable for a great experience. read more

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2 star off for front desk host lying to us. We saw open spaces and it's already late at night. 7PM and they said someone reserved the table and that table is for party of 8, but they will "call" and ask if that party is still coming. Two host was giving each other the eye and then laughing. 100% sure there was no such thing. It bugged me the whole night. And they didn't have rice for awhile because they were still cooking it. But they gave us free buns for the time being. Thank you Serene! Our last pea shoots vegetables also didn't come out until laterrrr. Serene, her coworkers and manager was super nice and friendly! I didn't expect this place to be that good. Everything was tasty and I went all in on the food! On the pricier end but $130 before tips for a party of five. They celebrate birthday! Super nice with music and everything and a gift! read more

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This was my third time at Mountain House. I went tonight because my friend wanted to try it. I told her that she should because the ambience is beautiful and the dishes are different from what we typically have. Yiming and Kevin helped us out tonight. They were so patient because the food seemed exotic and we were asking a lot of questions. Yiming kindly helped us narrow down our options and Kevin refilled our water/tea without us having to ask and got us extra bowls and served us. Overall, great service, decor and food. read more

Mountain house is one of my favorite restaurant in LA. The food price is reasonable. Food is always good. They always follow the request of low sodium to make food for us. Service is always attentive. The waitress Sunny was one of the most impressive server I've ever seen. read more

Mountain House - Szechuan Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

== FOOD == Came here to try the cucumber/pork appetizer with the garlic sauce. It was beyond amazing, but I'm sad they give such little garlic sauce. I want to dunk my pork belly in the sauce!! I also got a beef fried rice, and the beef was so tender and soft. Everything else on the menu looks pretty spicy, and I don't do well with spicy food. Next time I want to try the country braised beef! == SERVICE == They give you an ipad to order from, but once you finish ordering, they take the ipad away. I wanted to add some drinks, but decided not to. == AMBIANCE == The interior of this restaurant looks like a scene straight from ancient China. It's so peaceful and serene inside, and the small pagoda seating and fake trees give it a wonderful feeling. read more

Such a stunning restaurant with a decently sized menu and delicious food. Not only is the restaurant, itself, beautiful, but the food is also presented beautiful since the plating is gorgeous. I went in a group of six for a friend's birthday and we had a reservation. It still took about 20 minutes to seat us but while we waited, we enjoyed the sight of the koi pond and sipped on some plum water. We shared several dishes between us all and even though there are two of us who are pescatarian, there were still dishes we were able to enjoy. Swing pork belly -- I didn't try the pork since I don't eat meat, but I noshed on the cucumber slices and dipped it in the chili oil that comes with it. This dish is presented in such a fun and unique way and the chili oil was delicious! Stir fried pea shoots -- 10/10. Mouthwatering. I hogged this dish tbh and ate the most of it from my friends lol Fish in sour cabbage soup -- 8/10. Very flavorful broth and the fish was so tender!! Fried rice -- 9/10. You just can't go wrong with this dish and Mountain House serves some good fried rice! read more

Mountain House - Beef bun - Szechuan Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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Mountain House (穿山甲) in Rowland Heights is easily one of the most atmospheric Chinese restaurants in LA. The fish lanterns, bridges, flowing water, and pavilion-style decor really make it feel like you've stepped into a Jiangnan garden. The food is just as impressive. We ordered the pork belly, Bamboo Grove Trio (duck tongue, poached chicken, bamboo shoots), spicy chicken cartilage, Mapo-style pig blood with brains & tofu (seriously amazing with rice), salted egg yolk corn, and a few classic stir-fries like Di San Xian. Everything was bold, flavorful, and perfect for sharing. and the service is good as well. Great spot for family gatherings or group dinners -- and very photogenic too. read more

The ambience of this restaurant was amazing and the food was amazing. The sichuan spicy chicken was very flavorful and had just the right amount of spiciness. I think the best part of this experience would be the service; sunny was extremely attentive and friendly. Felt very welcoming! read more

Mountain House - Swing Pork Belly - Szechuan Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Great authentic spicy food. Sweet and attentive servers (shoutout to Sunny!), and nicely decorated environment. Always a treat coming here with my family. read more

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Sichuan cuisine with a side of village vibes, that's what you'll find here. We love that they have such nice variety of unique dishes here, blending traditional with modern. The beef rib dish is served like they do Peking Duck, and the meat is so tender. The mapo tofu has more of a fermented soy taste with the spice and was so comforting. The swinging pork with cucumber was something we've never seen at other restaurants before and it was really tasty. The spicy fish we ordered was true too Sichuan fashion and made us sweat. The black sesame snow dessert was the perfect way to end the meal and cool off. You order on a touch screen, and they were really prompt at bringing everything out for us. We went when they first opened at 4pm so it was less crowded, but soon became packed so there def are longer waiting times in the evenings. We already plan to go back to try more! read more

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Came here for lunch with a group of friends, and we had such a great experience! We weren't very familiar with the menu, but our waitress Sherry was incredibly patient and descriptive. She helped guide us through the options and recommended both popular dishes and some of her personal favorites, which all turned out amazing. The food was absolutely delicious and full of flavor and the presentation was seriously impressive. Everything we tried exceeded expectations. By the end of the meal, this had easily become my favorite Chinese restaurant. Huge thanks to Sherry for the outstanding service and for making our visit so enjoyable. We'll definitely be back! read more