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

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

!! MUST TRY CHONGQING SPECIAL NOODLES !!…read more Hands down the best unique spicy food in town, one bite of their delicious food will have you coming back for more! Their food always hits the spot, I low-key dream about it sometimes! Service & Ambiance is just ok.. the aunties will take your order and leave you alone to enjoy your food. It's not a fancy restaurant but it's clean.. Once you walk in you will see about 8-10 booths on both sides and some shared tables in the middles. Just remember it's a small mom and pop shop & the aunties might not know too much English but they're are very nice & patient. The PEPPER PORK FRIED RICE has really good "wok hei", the peppers are delicious & sometimes super spicy. You can never go wrong with the DAN DAN NOODLES, the peanut sauce is a flavor bomb, and their INTESTINE NOODLES omg melts in your mouth with just the right amount of spice. Potato salad was nice to have some veggies wash everything down. The cucumber salad would work too. Wintermelon juice is really refreshing and cool as well. What i love about this place Is their consistency and so good make me wanna slap yo mama good!. And not to mention how affordable it is, the 4 plates we ordered was less than $50 & they take cash or card. So if you're thinking about tryint this place, give it a go you will not be disappointed!!

As big fans of Sichuan food I was surprised we haven't tried this OG place before. It was…read moreapparently well-reviewed by Jonathan Gold back in the day, before a lot more places sprang up. We tried the pig ears and Chongqing Handmade Noodles. At first, forgot to stir the noodles but after doing that "18 times" the flavor and spice really came out. The pig ear is good dipped in the soup as well. It's kind of a hole in the wall but still good!

This is one of the best spots for Sichuan noodles. The noodles I've had here are on a similar level…read moreto the ones I had when I visited Chengdu. -Chengdu Zhajiang Noodles: The texture and quality of these noodles are very good. There is a nice sweetness to the sauce. -Mapo Tofu Noodles with Meat: Again, really good noodles. The tofu and meat go well with the noodles. The spicy flavor in this dish is real nice.

obsessed with the noodles here i came once and have already picked up twice and will probably come…read moreagain over the weekend. the best dish is the chengdu zaijiang noodles it's absolutely amazing and all i want to eat for the next few days the noodles are fresh and the perfect texture and taste and the price and quantity and incredible. i also really enjoyed the wontons in chili oil, but the noodles are the real star. coming out of a years long yelp hiatus just to share the info: YOU GOTTA TRY THESE NOODLES!!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I'm really sad to see this location has closed! I was just reminiscing on their salted egg yolk…read morecrab - was so delicious!

3.5/5 Located on the third floor of the Hilton Hotel Plaza in San Gabriel, Tang Dynasty used to be…read moreChang An (and some of their signs are still up) and is essentially serving similar food. They offer Chinese/hunan dishes, appetizers, and fun cocktail drinks. The dining area is large, and they have a karaoke stage with a live singer on certain days. But contrary to the bright neon lights, the music was pretty mellow, which made it easier to talk to one another. I came here with a party of 12 for dinner and we were seated right away. They have an extensive menu, including a special lunch and dinner menu with dishes for $11.99 each. Our group got the party menu for 8-10 people for $328, which included 10 of their dishes. I enjoyed the variety and the display, but it may not be worth it if you don't enjoy all dishes. Some dishes include chicken gristle, steamed tilapia, hunan chili pork, frog meat. If these aren't your jam, it's probably better to select the dishes individually, especially if you can't handle spicy! Hunan dishes contain lots of chili and is often pretty oily. Overall, I would return and select just the dishes I enjoy, and perhaps try their alcoholic drinks to pair with the spicy dishes!

Absolute gem of a spot! The atmosphere is wonderfully warm and inviting, making it the perfect…read moreplace to unwind and enjoy a fantastic meal. The food completely stole the show. The Kung Pao Chicken was phenomenal--perfectly balanced with a delicious kick of heat, tender chicken, and that ideal nutty crunch. The Dry Pot Beef arrived sizzling, packed with deep, rich, spicy flavors and amazingly tender cuts of beef. Also we had a specially made Chicken Chow Mein which was delicious! On top of the incredible food, the service was unbelievably quick and friendly. Our dishes arrived hot and fresh in no time. If you're looking for authentic, flavor-packed dishes with top-tier service, this place is an absolute must-visit. Will definitely be coming back!

Food was very good. The sauces for the dishes was legitimate Szechuan flavor. I mostly ate the non…read morespicy dishes and they were very good. I spoke with the staff and they said there is minimal additives, msg, etc, they make their soups and stocks from scratch

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

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