I appreciate the response from the owner and am giving them another try tonight. I'll always come back for the garlicky cold noodles and the green beans. Hopefully the entrees will be just as good. Online ordering went smoothly this time around. read more

EVERYTHING WAS ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! We ordered the whole menu (see the picture, it was cheat day) Shrimp Fried rice, general tso chicken, Mongolian beef, cumin lamb, fried ribs and the pork belly! There was nothing that wasn't amazing! Our server Valencia was soooo attentive and polite and to make things even better the owner, "Sichuan Papi" even came out and told us the restaurants origin and the tradition behind all the menu items! Perfection, Great place! read more

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Not exactly authentic but good for the local crowd. Shouldn't live of of yesterdays DDD promotion Fair quality Service was intermittent at best. Drop n go. No table touch - no check back in for an update on the plate. Rolling loop on the TV gets real old real quick. Take a creative license and provide something interesting Been here 3 times. I'm done. read more

First off, we LOVED and freqeuented Dashi. We've been to Sichuan House around 2 years ago and it was good, but not in the same level as Dashi. Last night, my Mom & I came here and ordered Hands-Folded Wontons, Crispy Spicy Chicken, Mala Spicy Tripas and Sichuan Salt & Pepper Fish. They were all SO SALTY! We tried eating them without complaining but once the Mala Spicy Tripas arrived, it was like eating the ocean so we had to have that one changed. Sorry to say but this experience will prevent me from coming back here. I had such high hopes that the restaurant would be better since the owner only has to focus on one restaurant now but that isn't the case. read more

We ordered the food online and went to pick it up. I had no issues with the order, staff was nice and the food was prepared and ready to go fairly quickly. It was my first time coming here and heard good things about the food. Packaging was nice overall. Nothing was spilled and things were separated. One of the sauce containers was a bit melted from the heat and warped it spilling some sauce but thankfully the top didn't fully get taken off. The dumplings were delicious and the spring rolls were good. Absolutely would get these again. The chicken fried rice was simple but cooked well for the family. I ordered "Crispy, spicy and savory" chicken with white rice and it was awesome. The seasoning was perfect and definitely had a nice kick to it with the spices. Alot of red peppers with my meal though but overall delicious. You do have the option to make your meals spicier if it's not enough heat. Overall I had a good experience with the food and service. Next time I'll try to stay and eat at the restaurant as it does look nice and roomy inside. read more

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This place has really gone downhill. The food quality and taste have noticeably declined, and it's not just a one-time issue. I'm not sure if there's been a change in ownership, management, or cooks, but the difference is obvious. On my most recent visit, the spicy savory chicken was drenched in oil and completely soggy -- barely edible. I brought it up to the waiter, and like previous visits, nothing meaningful was done. There was no sense of urgency or concern. To make matters worse, on a prior visit I found a long hair in my lo mein. The dish was simply replaced with no apology or acknowledgment. That kind of response is unacceptable, especially when food safety is involved. This place used to be a go-to, but lately it's been one disappointment after another. Between the declining food quality, overly greasy dishes, and poor handling of customer concerns, I can no longer recommend it. I hope management takes notice before more customers stop coming. read more

Sichuan House - Soggy drenched in oil Spicy savory chicken - Szechuan Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I went to Sichuan House after seeing it on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, but the experience was kind of a miss. I ordered the garlicky cold noodles, Dongpo pork, and cumin lamb. The Dongpo pork was disappointing. It was barely warm in the middle and tougher than the "melt on your fork" advertised. The cumin lamb had good flavor and spice, but there was very little actual meat. The noodles were okay but nothing memorable. Overall, it did not live up to the hype for me, though the flavors show some potential. Although, maybe as someone who eats a lot of Chinese food, I may be too harsh on this local spot. read more

Sichuan House - THE DON [DONGPO] 东坡肉 GARLICKY COLD NOODLES 四川凉面 LOVE ME, HATE ME: THE SPICY CUMIN [SELECT OPTION] 孜然香辣 - Szechuan Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

My wife and I played bingo at a nearby bingo hall the other night and this place was just down the street. We'd been before...1-2 years ago, maybe ? When we went the first time, we were BLOWN AWAY - easily a 5-star experience. I mean, there isn't much to the joint, but the food was fantastic! This time...we didn't feel the same way. We felt the food was just okay. So, I averaged with a four star rating. Maybe, maybe closer to three stars, honestly. Definitely recommend the garlicky cold noods. I could have eaten that whole bowl for my meal and been a happy camper. My wife and I then split the Timeless Mongolian (teriyaki chicken) and the Dong Po Pork. I felt the Timeless Mongolian dish was mediocre and almost bland considering it's supposed to be teriyaki. The Dong Po Pork, not my vibe. At all. I have a texture issue with food sometimes, so the fatty layer on the pork was too gooey for me. Sauce had good flavor, though. I can't remember if my wife and I came here for the first time before or after Guy Fieri shot the episode of "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives". I hope he didn't curse the place, though, because every time I've ever been to a "DDD" location, I've been sorely disappointed. Overall, I guess I'm not in a huge hurry to back across town to eat here again. read more

Let me start with how this review came about. We were die hard fans of their sister restaurant Dashi. They sadly closed 2 weeks before our annual Thanksgiving lunch there. Decided to go to Sichuan House instead because they said their chefs were moving there. We had made a 1pm reservation and arrived on time and told to wait about 20 minutes for tables to clear. No problem, we knew it was a busy day. We got seated. Server was AMAZING. Food...not so much. Average at best. We overheard the other server apologizing to another table that complained about the food saying that their chefs are still learning from the Dashi chefs. We ordered a lot. First off, the best item we ordered was the green beans. Amazing. In addition we ordered: hot and sour soup, soup dumplings, spring rolls, smashed cucumbers, enlightened fungi trio, bao buns, numbing spicy crispy savory calamari, mala spicy numbing tofu pot, kung pao chicken, dongpo pork belly, love me hate me spicy cumin beef. The kung pao chicken had zero flavor. Worst dish. Pork belly was good, spicy cumin was average and not spicy, the numbing pot and the calamari were kinda bland. Barely any spice and we asked for hottest level spice and numbing. The fungi trio was pretty good. We also ordered chrysanthemum tea and a oolong tea. They didn't have enough teapots and was only able to bring the oolong tea out at the beginning. Only two tea bags in the whole pot and we had to wait about 20 minutes for them to actually steep in there or else the tea was just clear water. Barely any flavor. He eventually brought the other tea but by then dinner was already done. It was a loose leaf tea so mostly just chunks in water, no filter on pot. He did comp that tea. When we asked about a few of the dishes and why they were so bland in comparison to Dashi he replied with "yeah Dashi was a lot better". We were very saddened. Maybe we will try again if the chefs get better. Our server did great. The atmosphere was more like eating at small diner. We had to ask for chopsticks as they were not automatically brought out. I will add that many of the dishes had a vegan option with tofu. Definitely A++ for that. We only got a few pictures after we had started eating. read more

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So hard to find authentic Chinese but this wasn't too bad. It's still not like what you get in Houston or Dallas but my Chinese in-laws approved so it must not be too off. Just a casual little place if you're looking for something authentic, well as authentic as it can get here in SA. Service was good. read more

I love this restaurant! It's authentic Chinese food and it is so delicious. I was sad because the sister restaurant dash closed down but this one is just as good. So it Chinese food but it has options and they have American Style Chinese food I believe lo- mein , orange chicken etc but I come for some very specific dishes actually my favorite. 10/10Burning man noodles- they are like thin noodles to me and they come with beef but it's cooked with some type of chili oil and it has a very unique taste. It's meant for you to mix all 3 ingredients and eat them all together it is so delicious especially if you like spicy foods. 10/10 Crispy spicy & savory fish So good. The fish is cooked to a delicious crisp but it's not dry. The fish is also very tender and the spice is just right I usually go in with a fish & chili flakes just makes it taste better. It looks crazy spicy but it's only spicy if you eat the chili flakes. I've tried the chicken it's good if you don't like fish taste but I prefer the fish. 10/10 Jasmine tea Next time I want to try the sweet zing spicy garlic chicken. The dishes are very large portion almost for 2 people. Viktoria our waitress was very nice and she explained the dishes to us. The restaurant is very nice open space it has 2 areas and I didn't see any booths only tables. They offer free water. The menu has so many different options. read more

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The crispy spicy & savory was left off my order. Since I only ordered 2 entrees, only receiving one of them is pretty subpar. Both the gooey cakes and the dumplings came without sauces. Absolutely unacceptable service for not even being peak hours. 0/5 read more

Great option for authentic Chinese food in San Antonio! The Sichuan items truly are spicy. I got the Mayo tofu and it was good. My husband ordered the duck and the flavor was great. Definitely will come back and try a few of their other menu items. We came for a birthday dinner for a family member and the server was super sweet as well. read more

Sichuan House - MAPO TOFU [MAMA CHEN'S] 麻婆豆腐 - Szechuan Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Good Chinese restaurant. Small establishment, very quiet, but service is good. Amazing spicy cucumbers and green beans, and salt & pepper shrimp. Wonton soup was good, but rice and fried rice not so good. Great food, I would return. read more

Sichuan House - Szechuan Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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I absolutely love sichuan food, and have been searching for a decent place in Texas. I ordered three dishes: garlicky cold noodles, hands-folded wontons with chili oil, and the spicy cumin lamb. The garlicky cold noodles were my favorite dish. I really enjoyed the garlic-forward spicy sauce. The wontons were disappointing. The broth was pretty flavorless even with the chili oil. The wontons were also very plain. The lamb was cooked well and had good flavor, but it was little too oily. Overall, they could have gone way stronger on the spice level. Sichuan food is supposed to be really spicy, but everything here was at a mild spice level. The service was also a bit slow. It took a really long time for our lamb dish to come out. read more

What a great restaurant and a shining Beacon processed one cuisine in San Antonio pepper pandemonium is the perfect description for what I had. My wife had the salt and pepper fish which was great and my son went with a classic chicken Chinese dish and all were delicious and flavorful read more

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It's been a while but this place still has good food and quick service, and new furniture. We always enjoy our meals here. We started with the cucumber smash'd - great flavor and always refreshing. Next came the cold garlicy cold noodles - I'm still not a fan of spicy, but I will eat these delicious noodles. The next dish was the beef & tripe dish, can't remember what it was called, BUT only complaint is that there was only 3 pieces of tripe. My husband was disappointed in that, it was still a delicious dish but he was looking for more tripe. Our mains were the 'Crispy, Spicy & Savory fish' and the 'Salt & Pepper shrimp'. The fish was extra spicy, for me, but this is one of the main reasons we come here. It is perfectly crispy and super flavorful. Since I can't handle spice, I pair it with the shrimp and slowly enjoy these dishes. read more

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The rave reviews are accurate. We picked 4 items to share & all were delicious! The restaurant is located in a small strip mall. Ver unassuming. They do accept reservations via the Open Table app. We did not need them on a Thursday evening in January but we can definitely see how this place can get busy. From the hostess to the servers and chef, we had excellent service. The staff know the menu very well and can walk even the pickiest eater to a fabulous meal. Food is brought out as soon as it is ready in the kitchen. Our first dish was the sautéed green beans. Don't miss these. We ate the straight off the serving platter. Next came the salt & pepper shrimp along with a side of perfectly cooked rice. The shrimp were plump and flavorful. We also order the chicken spring rolls & shrimp/pork fried dumplings. Both came with a signature chili oil sauce. Our tip of the trip is to order some of their homemade garlic ginger soy sauce for dipping. It's delicious. We can't wait to come back and bring our tribe. We have so many more dishes to try. read more

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Excellent location of Sichuan food. Green beans, twice-cooked, Dong Dong Po and garlic noodles are among the favorites. Food is delicious, fast and portions are large. Caring personnel and always excellent experience. read more

Real quality food. We've been looking for this! Great portions, and layered spiciness that's more than just volcanic heat. Loved their dumpling soup, their pepper shrimp, their pork belly, and something else, I can't remember now, but it had shrimp and it was tasty hot. Great service on Christmas Day! Our reservation was lost, but they found a table for us and we never felt anything but valued and welcome. Will be back! read more

Tasty tasty tasty! Don't forget an order of addictive spicy peanuts to start you off (and sprinkle around on your noodles for extra crunch). Very helpful service, even for Sichuan newbies. Try the garlicky noods - very satisfying and a great summer dish on a hot day. Even better with some smashed cucumber salad alongside. Can't wait to return and try their mapo tofu and dumplings. Pro tip: BYOB - a cold beer would be great with this cuisine. On the other hand, I wasn't a huge fan of the glossy pork belly (too fatty) or cumin duck (too many small bones). The preparation was fine, I just don't care for the texture of either. That's just me. I'm sure people who like those meats will enjoy them. Recommended. read more

Food and service always excellent. The menu has a great assortment of flavors for the whole family. Family style portions don't disappoint. read more

Amazing small strip-center Chinese restaurant. Not the standard dishes--all was different. The best dishes were cumin duck, Mongolian beef, kung pao chicken and fine green beans. Will most certainly come back later in SAT. read more

In San Antonio for work. 5 of us came in last night. Looks kinda like a hole in the wall but the food is outstanding. Staff was very friendly as well. We pretty much sampled a lot of the menu. The Don Po pork, sichuan pork, the tea duck, cold noodles, fungi sampler, crispy spicy savory chicken, SICHUAN salt and pepper chicken, bok Choi ... it was all very good! The house made chili oil is freaking delicious!!!!! read more

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Started w/ Famous Green Beans (that's what they're called on menu) and some chicken flavored soup dumplings. Both items packed with flavor. The soup dumplings are wonderful. They come in an order of 6 pcs. I know I could eat those until I passed out. Keep in mind that entrees are shareable. Easily enough for two people. The Love Me, Hate Me Spicy Cumin Lamb was nothing but love!! Wouldn't necessarily say it's spicy as there was not a lot of heat. It's more of a peppery flavor with loads of cumin. However you wanna call it; I call it delicious. The duck had a nice crispiness and good hint of smoke flavor. Service was great. Our server was super nice. She offered explanations for items on the menu and definitely made sure we were good. The place seems like it needs some brightness or color but it's very chill and relaxed. Overall it was a great experience and I look forward to returning to try other menu items read more

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LOCATION: Near the freeway, which is good, but in a slanted strip center with a small, shared parking lot, which is a slight downside. Inside is a little bare, but better than being cluttered. Cool people and service has always been professional. FOOD: Awesome food and a lot of options. The Mongolian Beef is pictured below. The meat is really good on its own, but it's been served with a lot of onions when I've had it, and I would prefer more green/red peppers instead. The portion was great, and with the rice, I'm usually full. I also really like the crispy dumplings. Always would recommend them. One note is mild spice is USUALLY just barely spicy. I would go at least medium if you enjoy some heat. They have some good, more authentic-style Chinese food as well. The Chuan and the Spicy Garlic Chicken are awesome. Finally, it is BYOB if you plan on drinking. Overall, awesome place for some legit Chinese food. Not too much extra pizzazz, but the flavors are what matter most in my opinion, and they are usually A+. read more

Sichuan House - Crispy Chicken Dumplings - Szechuan Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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The Sichuan House not only exceeded my expectations but made me travel to foreign lands where someone's grandma prepared a comfort meal for a child who's been craving the softest meat that exceeds the tenderizing of any home made insta pot meal I've had. The cooks really know how to deliver their signature staple dishes really know what to make! Our server delivered the best pot belly I've ever had! My friend was so impressed she came back a second time ordering something else. It's no wonder it's kept up its high rating. The food is Aaaaamazing!!! Everything on the menu is written in Chinese as well as translated to English. It wouldn't surprise me if they had a secret 2nd menu for people who know other sichuan dish specialties. Ambiance is quiet and intimate. Very busy. There was a single open table when we got there and people kept walking in and out with their to-go meals for pickup. I highly recommend this one of a kind Chinese restaurant. For me it stands out to be in my Top Five most authentic Chinese Restaurants in San Antonio and that is saying a lot since I've been eating Chinese food with chop sticks since I was 6 or 7! read more

Food and service excellent. Recommend HotPot Cauliflower and Crispy Eggplant. Hot and Sour Soup was great. read more

Sichuan house what is the best Chinese food I have ever had and that is not an exaggeration. I enjoyed going there with a big group of coworkers because we got to eat family style and try a lot of things. The Dan pork belly was amazing perfectly crispy but also sweet and juicy. The tea smoked duck was crispy and the flavors were so incredible. there was no gaminess with the duck. It was just pure Flavor. I am not a big vegetable person, but the green beans were delicious and I am regretting not asking for the recipe because I wanna make that at home. They had the perfect amount of char and flavor. read more

Sichuan House - Sichuan Green Beans - Szechuan Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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This place is the OG for Chinese food! Very unassuming yet friendly place. We went here for a weekday dinner and only a few tables were full. We ordered shrimp spring rolls for appetizers and got the spicy cumin chicken and salt and pepper calamari for main course. Every dish was delicious and full of flavor. I definitely recommend this place and no wonder all those 5 star reviews! read more

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Decided to go for something different tonight and wasn't disappointed. Small, clean, superior service and outstanding food. So tasty so here's a quick rundown. Garlic bok chop, gets in your vegetables so you have something to help with spicy food and nice, clean and fresh flavor. Salt and pepper shrimp. Great light coating and fabulous flavor. If you like spicy, go for mala dry pot. Omg, so fantastic. We will be back and highly recommend. read more

Sichuan House - Pork Belly yum - Szechuan Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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I was seated upon entering without a wait on a Saturday. Truly authentic spot but the service was not up to par. Somehow everybody's food kept coming out before mine although they had arrived after me? When I checked in on my order, it was wrong so it prolonged my wait. It took almost an hour just to get the first part of meal. The appetizers (wonton & rolls) did come out quickly. Besides that, they played good music and overall the place is clean and not too loud. Here's my rating on everything I ordered: *Hand-Folded Wontons (plain broth): 3/5 - I didn't like the taste of the pork in the dumpling. *Spring Rolls (Veggie): 5/5 - very tasty and you get 6 total with a spicy sauce *Lo Mein (Mixed/Mildly Spicy): 2/5 - The beef is dry and the shrimp is small. I asked for spicy and it was bland so I had to return it.. *The Spicy Cumin (Beef): Unfortunately my plate was never brought to me or prepared. An hour and 10 minutes later, I decided to leave and go somewhere else. read more

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Finally tried this spot that has been on my list for far too long. We made a reservation although when we showed up at 630 during the week we were the only ones there. The waitress gave us the rundown on the food, how it's family style, and things come out as they're ready. I ordered the hot and sour soup which was really good but lukewarm. We also ordered the soup dumplings (the main reason we came here). We were told they take about 20 minutes which we were fine with. They were decent soup dumplings but not the best I've had. We then shared the pork belly. It was served with A LOT of sauce which I don't think it needed that much. But the pork belly was super tender and delicious. They offered a side of steamed rice with it which I think was necessary because of the amount of sauce. But overall, good service, tasty dishes. read more

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Got delivery today. The chicken poppers tasted really good. Nice flavor and spice to it. Next time gonna make it spicer. read more

Sichuan House - General So GLAZED CHICKEN POPPERS [SELECT OPTION] 美式鸡 - Szechuan Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

This is the best Chinese food in San Antonio. This restaurant has even been visited by Guy Fieri on DD&D! The pork belly melts in your mouth. The interior is a bit divey, very plain, but you don't go for the atmosphere, you go here for the flavor explosion you'll experience. The service was good and they were able to recommend dishes read more

Pork soup dumplings 6/10 Chicken soup dumplings 4/10 Famous green beans 7/10 My wife and I have started looking for soup dumplings around the San Antonio area. We were up in Tyler Tx last year and had the best soup dumplings we have ever tasted. This was a top rated restaurant when searching for soup dumplings. I will say I was not impressed. The pork and chicken meat had good flavor. The pork soup did not. The chicken soup dumplings were over cooked and had no soup at all. They were all also stuck to the serving dish. I thought maybe all the soup had spilled to the plate under the dish. It did not, the plate was dry. I did love the famous green beans. They had lots of flavor. Staff was very friendly and informed me that they have expanded their menu. read more

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I absolutely love Sichuan House. They have been a staple of authentic Sichuan cuisine for 10 yrs now, bringing bright colorful and delicious dishes to our community. My favorite dishes include: The Twice Cooked Pork Belly (rich but also full of umami/ aromatics/ not heavy compared to other belly dishes), Crispy Spicy Savory Fish (smoky floral chilis and Sichuan peppercorn/ garlic/ ginger/ and scallion) that's absolutely addictive, Sweet Zingy Spicy Eggplant (perfectly cooked purple eggplant with a balance of sweet and tart flavors balanced with ginger and chilis), Gailan also known as Chinese Broccoli (a simple but flavorful and healthy leafy green with tender and crunchy textures that balance the richer/ spicier items on the menu) and the Cucumber Salad which I always pair with the Crunchy Spicy Sweet Peanuts for a cool down and fresh textural contrast / pre dinner nibble. They also cater to a classic Chinese American (guilty pleasure) menu with dishes like Orange Chicken, Kung Pao, Fried Rice, and Crispy Dumplings and Spring Rolls. These dishes are relatable, affordable and still have more depth of flavor and concentration on quality compared to other local Chinese American eateries. On top of all of this- Sichuan House is BYOB and always welcomes special parties, events and simply a good time. There is a reason this seemingly small neighborhood restaurant has lasted for 10 yrs and has gained a following with the most top chefs and foodies of our city. I can't wait for the weather to get a little colder so I can bring my favorite wine, and a gaggle of friends to have a feast and enjoy the Swimming in Poached Spice dish which is a generous and dynamic stew of chilis, protein, fresh vegetables, and a deep developed broth. Recently they have invested in beautifying the space as well which makes for a fun atmosphere with great service. read more

This is about as good as it gets in the area. If you like Suchuan style, I imagine it's hard to beat the authentic flavors that Sichuan House offers. The location is nestled in a little strip mall, not too many seats but there is a side room for larger parties. L Service here was great and our server took the time to look up the ingredients and explain the menu. There are so many options on the menu, I'm looking forward to coming back and trying them all! read more

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I am going to say that this is by far the most tasty, delicious Asian food I have eaten. I don't know what it is, but the food here tastes AMAZING. It was so good that I went 2 days in a row! I would say the restaurant itself is just ok, very simple, nothing special, the staff is attentive. The service is fast, both times I went the food came out in a pretty quick time and the plates are shareable. Prices are fair. Definitely I will keep coming even that is a 30 min drive. read more

Sichuan House - Sichuan Green Beans - Szechuan Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Insane flavors, fresh ingredients, colorful dishes. This could be one of the best Sichuan restaurants in town. Everything comes out as it's prepared and served family style. Unfortunately, I forget what we ordered, but I genuinely don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu. I will add one of the dishes was so spicy I feared it was gonna take me out for a minute - when they say 'numbing', they literally mean numbing. It looks like they do great business, and a lot of take-out orders were being fulfilled while we were there. The overall ambiance inside could be better, but that'd be my only complaint. read more