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Very authentic Sichuan spicy Chinese food. This really takes me back to China when I need to clear up my sinuses and sweat a little while eating. Mapo tofu, boiling beef and green beans are some of my favorite dishes here. If you want authentic mainland Chinese sichuan food, there is nothing more authentic than this on the west side. Fast and friendly service.
The service was good. You'll just have to flag them if you need something. They were all helpful and nice. Food wise - everything we ordered was great. The cumin lamb was flavorful and spicy. The Mao Cai was spicy, full of meat and the broth was tasty. The boiled fish was my second favorite - spicy and fish was not overcooked. The fried intestines were really great! The shrimp fried rice is ok. I wanted either a whole fish or a whole crab but they ran out - on a Saturday night. They have a good Asian beer selection. $35 for corkage. $6 valet parking with validation. Free for 1 hour only with validation. It's a very casual place. Clean.
I've been wanting to try this place for a while now. I wanted to try the Alhambra location (the OG) but opted for this one because it's closer to me and they took reservations. Made reservations for a chilly February evening at 7:30 pm during Dine LA week. The parking lot was valet at this time but we were able to find street parking. Meters ended at 8 pm. The restaurant is on the left of the plaza up the stairs. They had a decently sized area inside and patio seating. Inside was loud because of a large UCLA event happening so we opted to sit outside since they had every one of their heaters on. There were so many Chinese people which I was pleased with. The woman who sat us just gave us her ordering tablet so we were able to choose and walked away. That didn't allow me to ask questions but I knew what most things were and double checked images on Yelp. Maybe they'd help you if you clearly were not Chinese or if the restaurant isn't too busy. The Dine LA Menu included 5 courses and each course you could choose from a variety of 4-5 options. The price was $78 and stated it would feed 3-4 people. For my boyfriend and I, I chose the Couple's Sliced Beef in Chili Sauce, Street Corner Potato Strips (Spicy), Toothpick Lamb (Spicy), Boiled Fish with Rattan Pepper (Mild Spicy on accident), and Impressive Cold Noodle. The food was ready within 10 minutes and came out all at once! Honestly, everything was delicious and full of flavor. The sliced beef is served cold on a bed of green onion, cilantro, and celery with an oily sauce. This was delicious. The Chinese celery really made the dish, adding a pungent taste, while the rest of the greens and peanuts added crunchy texture. I was a bit disappointed by the potato strips. I thought they would be really crispy but they had no crunch and were pretty soft, like potato smileys. The flavor was good and the quantity was a lot but I wouldn't get it again unless other people wanted it. The toothpick lamb was delicious and more crispy than expected. While a bit tough on the outside, it was super juicy and bouncy inside. There was a strong cumin flavor which was so yummy! This was my second favorite dish of the night. I accidentally ordered the boiled fish mild but it turned out okay because everything else was spicy and this was a good break for my boyfriend. However, it was still very numbing. This was my favorite dish overall and would get it every time. The broth was so delicious, I couldn't stop sipping it even though my mouth was so tingly! There was so much super tender fish. My boyfriend is a big fan of Sichuan cold noodles so this was his favorite overall. I also enjoyed it a lot. Vinegary and spicy, it really hit the spot. An outstanding experience and exceeded my expectations. I will definitely be coming again and bringing my family or anyone who enjoys spicy food. There was a good variety of cold and hot items and a good range of spice. Personally, I would only come during cooler times or else I'd be pretty sweaty! Maybe this can be offset with more cold dishes lol. Highly recommend.
My friends and I visited Sichuan Impression on Chinese New Year and were impressed by the food and quality of service! When we got there, the restaurant was booked full, but they opened up the outdoor seating section and brought out heaters to accommodate more guests. Since it had just stopped raining, the staff wiped all of the tables and chairs for us. Food wise, everything tasted great, but portion sizes were on the small side. My favorite dishes were the Toothpick Lamb/Mutton and Chicken in Chili Oil appetizer. Overall, great experience and would visit again!
We came around dinner time on a Friday, and it was good we came at 6 because it got busy around 7. The menu is massive, so we struggled with choosing what to order. We ended up going with the mapo tofu, tea smoked ribs, and the shrimp in garlic. We got our food promptly. We started with the mapo tofu, which was our favorite. The tofu was soft and velvety, and the sauce had strong rich flavors, in addition to the nice numbing spice. We then tried the ribs but were disappointed; being relatively expensive, we had hoped for the ribs to be more tender, moist and flavorful. But they were extremely dry and bland. The shrimp in garlic came in a bowl, and was soupier than we anticipated. The flavor was fine, but overall we were not overly impressed with the dish. If we were to come again we would probably only come for the mapo tofu. That being said, the restaurant is pretty expensive for what we expected (we paid over $100 for 3 dishes), so we might not come again.
You can't go wrong with a $78 meal for 3 people during dineLA. Everything was delicious and big. Service was fast and easy. I just ordered on the phone. I also paid on the phone. They filled up water quickly too
Came here for a family dinner on a very last minute reservation and they were able to fortunately able to accommodate us. They seated us in a room separated by sliding doors so it gave a little sense of privacy which was a great bonus. Hats off to their superb service. The staff were very helpful with navigating through the various menu items which is available to order via QR code or the tablet provided. As for the food, there were some delicious items coming out of that kitchen. The highlights were the BBQ duck and Tea Smoked Ribs with their very tender and juicy cuts of meat. Delicious. The other items were very solid as well. The Mapo Tofu, Beef with Scallions, Garlic String Beans, Home-style Fried Rice and Impressive Dumplings were also winners for the night. All so tasty with the savoriness (with some balanced with spicy or sweet depending on the dish) that's expected with this cuisine. This place is located on the second floor in a plaza with not too many parking spaces but there are available street parking nearby.
I really love Sichuan food because I like the mala/numbing flavors, and this place did not disappoint! We got the: Impressive Cold Noodles Home Style Fried Rice with Beef Mapo Tofu Boiled Fish Filets with Rattan Pepper Tea Smoked Pork Ribs Fried Rice Cake with Brown Sugar School Yard Ice Jelly Honestly every dish we got was really tasty! Everything was flavorful and was well balanced, especially the boiled fish filets, fried rice, and tea smoked pork ribs which were my favorite! The Mapo tofu had a good flavor but was just a bit too salty for my liking. I want to come back to try more of their spicier foods, since nothing was really THAT spicy in my opinion which was a tad disappointing. It's a great spot for Chinese food, and especially if you haven't tried Sichuan cuisine! Highly recommend stopping by!
Came here with a large group of friends after an event since someone in the group recommended it. The restaurant is on the second floor and has a pretty standard setup and ambience. Fortunately, they had two large tables available that could accommodate our group of over fifteen people, which was a nice surprise given how last-minute our visit was. Service was decent overall. Nothing stood out, but the staff managed our big group well and kept things organized. The food did take a while to come out, but that's understandable considering how many of us were ordering at once. I ordered the beef soup with no spice (forgot the exact name), and it was good -- flavorful and hearty without being overwhelming. Everyone at the table seemed to enjoy what they got, and the portions were fair for the price. Overall, a solid experience. Nothing particularly exceptional, but also nothing to complain about. A good spot for sharing dishes with a group, especially if you're into Sichuan-style food and don't mind a bit of a wait when it's busy.
Food is great, staff seems nice. The seated me by the window right away, which I loved. The restaurant seems clean, but you Oder on an iPad, so very low touch customer service. I also never got a refill on my water while there. They were still kind and helpful when I called them over, just not super attentive by the way it is setup. Order: Boiled Fish with Rattan Pepper, Chicken Fried Rice and Sweet Potato Ball with Taro. The fried rice was...stellar . I am a fried rice type of person...and this ranks with some of the best fried rice I've had. It is definitely on the oily side and the salty side, which I don't mind in my Chinese food. Highly recommend. Now, about their most popular dish. Gosh, I like boiled fish, but it was waaaaay to spicy for me. And I asked for "less spice". You have to love spice to handle this. I get jalapeños in my nachos, that is about my personal spice tolerance. This was uncomfortable for me. The fish was tender and good, just could not get past the heat. I recommend the other boiled fish dishes if you are in the mood. They have one called refreshing fish, which has pumpkin in it. The dish I wish I ordered instead of the spicy boiled fish, is the Toothpick Lamb. I will be back to try this...with another order of fried rice Lastly, the sweet potato ball was very interesting. Tasty, crispy outside and soft inside. Sweet, Not too sweet. The taro filling texture was like softer mochi, with a slightly grainier finish...like red bean paste. I would order again, but only in a group. I did t want more than 1 and the order comes with 5.
Neat setting, good food, friendly staff, and excellent service. The only thing is the restaurant is small, and the waiting can be long. Will repeat.
What We Ordered: -Mama's Handmade Noodle $15.99 -Fish Fillet with Pickled Vegetable Soup (Mild Spicy) $25.99 -3 Steamed Rice $6.00 Our little one was playing at Aidan's Place at Westwood Recreation Center. My wife was "hangry" and needed to eat quickly. She craved Chinese food, but I had my doubts about West LA's offerings compared to the SGV. We decided to try Sichuan Impression. We arrived towards the end of lunch service. The Mama's Homemade Noodle was okay for our child, nothing special. However, the Fish Fillet with Pickled Vegetable Soup (Mild Spicy) was a winner! It had a nice level of spice without being too much, and the fish was flaky and delicious. I highly recommend this dish. The service was a bit slow, and we had to ask for water refills. Overall, we wouldn't rush back, but we'd definitely return if we're in the Westside and craving spicy fish.
Food: 4.3/5 Ambiance: 4.6/5 Value 4.3/5 A nice spacious restaurant that offers comfortable seating arrangements for groups large and small. They only offer valet parking but there's definitely opportunity for free street parking nearby, which is what we did. For 2 people, we got the Couple's Sliced Beef in Chili Sauce, Stir-Fried Lamb with Cumin, and stir-fried string beans. All of these dishes were yummy but I do wish they made some small changes to make them better The string beans were unfortunately quite salty, but lightly fried well. It had to be paired with rice or was not quite edible. I wish the stir-fried lamb with cumin actually had cumin that was more prominent like the toothpick lamb does. However, I appreciated how much meat there was for the portion. The sliced beef was great! Would love the opportunity to get half the portion for half the cost but alas, now I'm just being picky. If you're looking for Sichuan food on the west side, this is a great option. Of course, I don't think it's quite comparable to the SGV, but for those who live closer to this, it's a great second option.
4 months ago
My kiddo is a big fan of sichuan food especially fish fillet in chilli sauce so we came here for lunch out of her recommendation as this is her favorite Chinese restaurant in town. The reception wasn't warm as the girl was on the phone and she just waved at us to get in. Food was scrumptious. Their basa fish fillet in chilli sauce had to be the best I've tasted. The fish was tender, sauce yummy, veggies fresh! It was excellently prepared. Husband and Wife beef and tripe slices was another outstanding dish. It was so good I had to order more rice to eat with it therefore happily broke my diet again. Steamd eggplant with pickled condiment on top tended to be on the salty side, it was soft and tasty. I loved it! Service was lukewarm at best. The girl performed her service in a convincingly nonchalant way. But at least I got lemon infused water refilled twice. :) Well decorated with Chinese cultural elements. Very spacious, clean and peaceful ambience. We had a lovely time and will return. read more
Very authentic Sichuan spicy Chinese food. This really takes me back to China when I need to clear up my sinuses and sweat a little while eating. Mapo tofu, boiling beef and green beans are some of my favorite dishes here. If you want authentic mainland Chinese sichuan food, there is nothing more authentic than this on the west side. Fast and friendly service. read more
The service was good. You'll just have to flag them if you need something. They were all helpful and nice. Food wise - everything we ordered was great. The cumin lamb was flavorful and spicy. The Mao Cai was spicy, full of meat and the broth was tasty. The boiled fish was my second favorite - spicy and fish was not overcooked. The fried intestines were really great! The shrimp fried rice is ok. I wanted either a whole fish or a whole crab but they ran out - on a Saturday night. They have a good Asian beer selection. $35 for corkage. $6 valet parking with validation. Free for 1 hour only with validation. It's a very casual place. Clean. read more
I've been wanting to try this place for a while now. I wanted to try the Alhambra location (the OG) but opted for this one because it's closer to me and they took reservations. Made reservations for a chilly February evening at 7:30 pm during Dine LA week. The parking lot was valet at this time but we were able to find street parking. Meters ended at 8 pm. The restaurant is on the left of the plaza up the stairs. They had a decently sized area inside and patio seating. Inside was loud because of a large UCLA event happening so we opted to sit outside since they had every one of their heaters on. There were so many Chinese people which I was pleased with. The woman who sat us just gave us her ordering tablet so we were able to choose and walked away. That didn't allow me to ask questions but I knew what most things were and double checked images on Yelp. Maybe they'd help you if you clearly were not Chinese or if the restaurant isn't too busy. The Dine LA Menu included 5 courses and each course you could choose from a variety of 4-5 options. The price was $78 and stated it would feed 3-4 people. For my boyfriend and I, I chose the Couple's Sliced Beef in Chili Sauce, Street Corner Potato Strips (Spicy), Toothpick Lamb (Spicy), Boiled Fish with Rattan Pepper (Mild Spicy on accident), and Impressive Cold Noodle. The food was ready within 10 minutes and came out all at once! Honestly, everything was delicious and full of flavor. The sliced beef is served cold on a bed of green onion, cilantro, and celery with an oily sauce. This was delicious. The Chinese celery really made the dish, adding a pungent taste, while the rest of the greens and peanuts added crunchy texture. I was a bit disappointed by the potato strips. I thought they would be really crispy but they had no crunch and were pretty soft, like potato smileys. The flavor was good and the quantity was a lot but I wouldn't get it again unless other people wanted it. The toothpick lamb was delicious and more crispy than expected. While a bit tough on the outside, it was super juicy and bouncy inside. There was a strong cumin flavor which was so yummy! This was my second favorite dish of the night. I accidentally ordered the boiled fish mild but it turned out okay because everything else was spicy and this was a good break for my boyfriend. However, it was still very numbing. This was my favorite dish overall and would get it every time. The broth was so delicious, I couldn't stop sipping it even though my mouth was so tingly! There was so much super tender fish. My boyfriend is a big fan of Sichuan cold noodles so this was his favorite overall. I also enjoyed it a lot. Vinegary and spicy, it really hit the spot. An outstanding experience and exceeded my expectations. I will definitely be coming again and bringing my family or anyone who enjoys spicy food. There was a good variety of cold and hot items and a good range of spice. Personally, I would only come during cooler times or else I'd be pretty sweaty! Maybe this can be offset with more cold dishes lol. Highly recommend. read more
My friends and I visited Sichuan Impression on Chinese New Year and were impressed by the food and quality of service! When we got there, the restaurant was booked full, but they opened up the outdoor seating section and brought out heaters to accommodate more guests. Since it had just stopped raining, the staff wiped all of the tables and chairs for us. Food wise, everything tasted great, but portion sizes were on the small side. My favorite dishes were the Toothpick Lamb/Mutton and Chicken in Chili Oil appetizer. Overall, great experience and would visit again! read more
We came around dinner time on a Friday, and it was good we came at 6 because it got busy around 7. The menu is massive, so we struggled with choosing what to order. We ended up going with the mapo tofu, tea smoked ribs, and the shrimp in garlic. We got our food promptly. We started with the mapo tofu, which was our favorite. The tofu was soft and velvety, and the sauce had strong rich flavors, in addition to the nice numbing spice. We then tried the ribs but were disappointed; being relatively expensive, we had hoped for the ribs to be more tender, moist and flavorful. But they were extremely dry and bland. The shrimp in garlic came in a bowl, and was soupier than we anticipated. The flavor was fine, but overall we were not overly impressed with the dish. If we were to come again we would probably only come for the mapo tofu. That being said, the restaurant is pretty expensive for what we expected (we paid over $100 for 3 dishes), so we might not come again. read more
15 days ago
Came here for a family dinner on a very last minute reservation and they were able to fortunately able to accommodate us. They seated us in a room separated by sliding doors so it gave a little sense of privacy which was a great bonus. Hats off to their superb service. The staff were very helpful with navigating through the various menu items which is available to order via QR code or the tablet provided. As for the food, there were some delicious items coming out of that kitchen. The highlights were the BBQ duck and Tea Smoked Ribs with their very tender and juicy cuts of meat. Delicious. The other items were very solid as well. The Mapo Tofu, Beef with Scallions, Garlic String Beans, Home-style Fried Rice and Impressive Dumplings were also winners for the night. All so tasty with the savoriness (with some balanced with spicy or sweet depending on the dish) that's expected with this cuisine. This place is located on the second floor in a plaza with not too many parking spaces but there are available street parking nearby. read more
11 months ago
I really love Sichuan food because I like the mala/numbing flavors, and this place did not disappoint! We got the: Impressive Cold Noodles Home Style Fried Rice with Beef Mapo Tofu Boiled Fish Filets with Rattan Pepper Tea Smoked Pork Ribs Fried Rice Cake with Brown Sugar School Yard Ice Jelly Honestly every dish we got was really tasty! Everything was flavorful and was well balanced, especially the boiled fish filets, fried rice, and tea smoked pork ribs which were my favorite! The Mapo tofu had a good flavor but was just a bit too salty for my liking. I want to come back to try more of their spicier foods, since nothing was really THAT spicy in my opinion which was a tad disappointing. It's a great spot for Chinese food, and especially if you haven't tried Sichuan cuisine! Highly recommend stopping by! read more
Came here with a large group of friends after an event since someone in the group recommended it. The restaurant is on the second floor and has a pretty standard setup and ambience. Fortunately, they had two large tables available that could accommodate our group of over fifteen people, which was a nice surprise given how last-minute our visit was. Service was decent overall. Nothing stood out, but the staff managed our big group well and kept things organized. The food did take a while to come out, but that's understandable considering how many of us were ordering at once. I ordered the beef soup with no spice (forgot the exact name), and it was good -- flavorful and hearty without being overwhelming. Everyone at the table seemed to enjoy what they got, and the portions were fair for the price. Overall, a solid experience. Nothing particularly exceptional, but also nothing to complain about. A good spot for sharing dishes with a group, especially if you're into Sichuan-style food and don't mind a bit of a wait when it's busy. read more
Food is great, staff seems nice. The seated me by the window right away, which I loved. The restaurant seems clean, but you Oder on an iPad, so very low touch customer service. I also never got a refill on my water while there. They were still kind and helpful when I called them over, just not super attentive by the way it is setup. Order: Boiled Fish with Rattan Pepper, Chicken Fried Rice and Sweet Potato Ball with Taro. The fried rice was...stellar . I am a fried rice type of person...and this ranks with some of the best fried rice I've had. It is definitely on the oily side and the salty side, which I don't mind in my Chinese food. Highly recommend. Now, about their most popular dish. Gosh, I like boiled fish, but it was waaaaay to spicy for me. And I asked for "less spice". You have to love spice to handle this. I get jalapeños in my nachos, that is about my personal spice tolerance. This was uncomfortable for me. The fish was tender and good, just could not get past the heat. I recommend the other boiled fish dishes if you are in the mood. They have one called refreshing fish, which has pumpkin in it. The dish I wish I ordered instead of the spicy boiled fish, is the Toothpick Lamb. I will be back to try this...with another order of fried rice Lastly, the sweet potato ball was very interesting. Tasty, crispy outside and soft inside. Sweet, Not too sweet. The taro filling texture was like softer mochi, with a slightly grainier finish...like red bean paste. I would order again, but only in a group. I did t want more than 1 and the order comes with 5. read more
2 months ago
Neat setting, good food, friendly staff, and excellent service. The only thing is the restaurant is small, and the waiting can be long. Will repeat. read more
What We Ordered: -Mama's Handmade Noodle $15.99 -Fish Fillet with Pickled Vegetable Soup (Mild Spicy) $25.99 -3 Steamed Rice $6.00 Our little one was playing at Aidan's Place at Westwood Recreation Center. My wife was "hangry" and needed to eat quickly. She craved Chinese food, but I had my doubts about West LA's offerings compared to the SGV. We decided to try Sichuan Impression. We arrived towards the end of lunch service. The Mama's Homemade Noodle was okay for our child, nothing special. However, the Fish Fillet with Pickled Vegetable Soup (Mild Spicy) was a winner! It had a nice level of spice without being too much, and the fish was flaky and delicious. I highly recommend this dish. The service was a bit slow, and we had to ask for water refills. Overall, we wouldn't rush back, but we'd definitely return if we're in the Westside and craving spicy fish. read more
Food: 4.3/5 Ambiance: 4.6/5 Value 4.3/5 A nice spacious restaurant that offers comfortable seating arrangements for groups large and small. They only offer valet parking but there's definitely opportunity for free street parking nearby, which is what we did. For 2 people, we got the Couple's Sliced Beef in Chili Sauce, Stir-Fried Lamb with Cumin, and stir-fried string beans. All of these dishes were yummy but I do wish they made some small changes to make them better The string beans were unfortunately quite salty, but lightly fried well. It had to be paired with rice or was not quite edible. I wish the stir-fried lamb with cumin actually had cumin that was more prominent like the toothpick lamb does. However, I appreciated how much meat there was for the portion. The sliced beef was great! Would love the opportunity to get half the portion for half the cost but alas, now I'm just being picky. If you're looking for Sichuan food on the west side, this is a great option. Of course, I don't think it's quite comparable to the SGV, but for those who live closer to this, it's a great second option. read more
3 months ago
The Stir-Fried Chili Pork Trotters and "Qiaojiao" Beef Combo Soup from Leshan are both great. The combination of fresh green peppers, dried chilies, and toasted sesame created a spicy kick with just the right amount of Sichuan flavor. The Qiaojiao Beef Combo Soup Leshan had a combination of sliced beef, tripe, tendon, and radish with light broth balanced the spicy pork trotters. The parking lot is small with limited spots. read more
I agree with Mina K. I have dined at Sichuan Impression before and this time it was disappointing. We order boiled fish with rattan peppers and spicy beef rice noodle. Both dishes were very numbing and one dimensional. In fact, the soup base for both dishes were exactly the same. I didn't taste the complexity and layered flavors of Sichuan cuisine. read more
A bright spacious spot on second floor of the plaza. Great experience, plenty of parking in the plaza (although it's not always free it seems). Service was great. Food was mostly on point, but felt a bit pricey. Recommended: toothpick mutton, kung pao chicken. Kids loved the wontons too. Minus one star for the value and somewhat slow serving of the dishes despite few tables. read more
Bottom line : fantastic Kung pao chicken -- probably the best . Horrible service. The server didn't care one iota about me. Lunch special is missing :( The Kung pao chicken's sauce is finger licking good . It's not the coagulated like any of the more casual/fast food option, but has an insanely good flavorful gravy. For the price -- $19.99 and no lunch special, I was however expecting a moderately bigger portion size. For those who enjoy the thrill of spice, I'd highly recommend you go 'mild.' It's spicy as is. You're gonna have to have a much larger tolerance for 'spicy' as its level of spice is relatively way above the spicy level which I'm accustomed to at other restaurants ! The service was absolute trash. Waiter mandated I order via a tablet similar to a kiosk at a grocery store. When checking out , it automatically bumped up the bill by adding rice which I didnt want. Upon editing my order , at checkout it bumped my Kung pao chicken up to 2x. A bit confusing. Server didn't check up on me one at any time during my visit. Since the food is spicy, I was expecting my water glass to be refilled appropriately . At the very least, the server could have provided me a bottle to self-serve. However that was too much to ask. 3/5 read more
10 months ago
What happened? Has the owner/chef changed?!? This place has completely gone downhill :( We've been loyal customers of Sichuan Impressions for many, many years. We've eaten at the West LA location once but mostly use Postmates. Being on the Westside, we don't have a lot of good, genuine Chinese options and Sichuan Impression has always been our go-to unless we're wiling to drive to SGV for 1+ hour. A few months ago, we noticed some inconsistencies with the order. Kung Pao chicken came with no peanuts. We told ourselves "maybe the kitchen was having a bad day" and gave them another shot a few weeks later. The next time we ordered Kung Pao chicken, peanuts were included but the dish had ZERO flavor. As anyone who knows and appreciates Sichuan cuisine, the last thing you would describe their dishes as bland; this Kung Pao had the right appearance, but completely lacked the proper flavor. We were disappointed but still let it go - it would've been easier for us to complain if we were dining in but just seemed pointless being that this was a Postmates order. A few months have passed and we decided to give them another chance, hoping the last two times were an outlier, a bad day in the kitchen. We were wrong. Tonight's order consisted of Egg & Shrimp, Mapo Tofu, and Twice cooked pork. The best dish out of the three was the Egg & Shrimp, which was edible but completely overcooked. The Mapo Tofu was so mild in flavor, it was as if they'd forgotten to add salt. The Twice cooked pork was also VERY light in flavor - they didn't even bother stir-frying the pork belly long enough that most of the pieces were stuck together with zero spices / flavor. Super disappointed and sad that we'll never be ordering from here again. read more
2 months ago
8 months ago
This place is always incredible!! The food is excellent, and the service is always fast and professional. I always order the boiled beef noodle soup as a staple, but then will mix many other items as well. One of my favorite restaurants in LA! read more
3 months ago
Keeping this super short for now since I am reaching out to the management about its "tricky" tip practice. Its 15% suggested tip was calculated to be like 23% and 18% suggested was calculated to be like 28%. If the management doesn't respond and changes its way then this is being reported to the consumers bureau. Funny thing is that I just received a consumers bureau check from another business' tricky practice. Just browse through other reviews and pics and you will find that they've been doing this for quite some time now. As for the foods, they were authentic and tasty. The service was a hit and miss. On the hit we left a 35% tip because of its tricky practice but on the miss we left a 25% tip. Really? read more
7 months ago
Got the stir fried green beans and kung pao chicken. The food was okay, nothing to rave about; it was a little overpriced for the portions given in my opinion. I do think their Alhambra location is better in terms of ambience and food. read more
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Ok so I loved the fried rice so much I ordered it again one week later but I they did NOT include utensils and soy sauce like I asked. It literally was just the rice inside of the bag. It was delivered the same way the first time but I overlooked it because the rice was so good. As a restaurant doing take out, providing utensils with each order should be standard practice. I was looking forward to dining in but not anymore. Take out service needs major improvement. read more
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The food is tasty, though the normal spice levels here are somewhat milder than the food served at their Alhambra location. Food and beverages are ordered off the tablet. What's available may depend as to when you go. Some dishes like the Dungeness Crab or Le Shan skewered meats and vegetables, as well as the tea smoked duck weren't available the night of our dinner. Only one negative, and it's the order your dishes arrive and how fast they arrive. The kitchen may have 2 or 3 wok stations, so whichever chef whips up a dish on your order first, then that will be the first to arrive at the table. So our appetizers came out half way through the service of our dishes. In addition, after 20 minutes, all 11 of dishes arrived at the table, so prepare to watch quickly, or stagger the ordering of the food so that not all the dishes arrive within minutes of each other. read more
Ambiance: it's located on the second floor at a busy plaza, spacious inside good for large group hangouts, there are limited parking spots and mostly are 10 minutes or 45 minutes limited, and parking in the neighborhood could be challenging depending on the time of the day you visit Service: you place the order through the iPad, and the staff here are generally friendly and patient with requests, served the food adequately and refilled water attentively too Food: numerous items from their menu, same as other sichuan impression locations Spicy Beef Dry Pot - **** Beef, potato ,mushroom, baby bamboo shoot, dry chili, spicy and flavorful, recommend Mini Lamb Skewer - **** Mutton, Dried Chilies, Scallions, Cilantro, crispy and tasty, recommend Price: moderate portions and decent prices, about $30 per person read more
Solid, spicy authentic tasting Sichuan food. Had parents in town craving more authentic Chinese food, preferably spicy. We recalled a recommendation for Sichuan Impression and gave it a try and glad we did. We ordered spicy wontons, fried rice, spicy fish 水煮魚, and some sort of ribs dish (just alright, but I think I just don't care for the dish and not the fault of restaurant). My main criteria is off the spicy fish 水煮魚 but it was exactly what I was expecting and very happy with the portion size. Nice and spicy flavor that also differed slightly than the spicy wontons, which I think is good and that they don't just use one generic spicy oil sauce for all the spicy dishes. Didn't dine in to try service or ambiance, but I'm happy with Sichuan Impression for the tasty food convenience/delivery option. read more
very delicious & filling! i felt as if the service could be better & more efficient; however the ambiance was very lively! furthermore, i liked how they had tablets to order the food, there was so much to choose from. i wish they had a popular dishes section on the menu because you can easily get lost with all the options if you are new here. also parking, they have valet parking but i opted with street parking just going through the block because i heard from the reviews the valet was a bit iffy. read more
Came down here from SF looking for a good meal. Sichuan impression is a well known restaurant for spicy food, so we chose here. However the food was very disappointing. We ordered 5 dishes and they came out within 5-10 minutes which means they dont cook the food right there but pre-cooked/prepared. All the dishes were very salty, and they ate too salty we couldn't finish it. The toothpick mutton has no toothpick?? Also, the lamb is a big chunk, its not a small cubic bite. The beef we ordered was spoiled and the owner just took it away without any apology. We left with empty stomaches and very disappointed. I would not recommend this place... read more
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Kelly X.
Dear Valued Customer…
1 year ago
Sichuan Impression - West LA 11057 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA If you're chasing that numbing spice thrill, Sichuan Impression delivers a full-on flavor parade. The tea-smoked pork ribs fall off the bone with a whisper of smokiness, while the mapo tofu hits you with that signature mala buzz that lingers like a good plot twist. The space is lively--think communal energy meets chili oil euphoria--and perfect for sharing plates with friends or fellow spice adventurers. Pro tip: start with the boiled fish in rattan pepper broth and let your taste buds take the plunge. Felix the Cat would call this a paw-sitively fiery feast. read more
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Kelly X.
Thank you so much for the incredible review! We’re thrilled to hear…
8 months ago
Great flavors, I did not expect the cold dish to goes this hard. I also saw alot of Chinese family here too, so I would say it's pretty authentic. Would recommend. read more
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11057 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025
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Do they take reservations for dinner?
Are they dog friendly?
I believe dogs go on the porch and service dogs can go inside. But correct me if I'm wrong
Do they have Mao Xue Wang?
Do they have an elevator access?
Yes from plaza has an elevator to the second floor
Do they have any beer there?
Yes, there is a cooler inside the door as you enter with the usual Asian beer suspects. They may encourage you to have a beer as you wait for a take out order or a table.
Can they comfortably seat 8 people OUTDOORS?
Yes, although as I recall it would be tight.
Is there a lot of added sugar?
What type of fish is in the boiled fish rattan?
I had the fish with chili oil. They used tilapia- I think they probably use the same low grade tasteless fish in the rattan dish- ask before ordering.
Do they use MSG?
Whether they do or don't it doesn't matter. Check the ingredients on your bag of doritos next time
What is the parking situation in terms of valet parking and what side streets are good for parking? I know parking is tight there in that neighborhood.
Hmm I actually disagree with the previous answer. There is a parking lot out front with maybe 15 spots - I've always been able to find a spot on the weekend. Otherwise, the side streets tend to be free-ish on a weekend! Maybe no spots on streets…
Is there a lunch special menu?
Do they use MSG?
MSG is not any more a harmful substance than salt or another additives. Please look up the history of how MSG in Chinese food got put into a bad light.
Do they take reservations?
No they do not . But you can be on the wait list through Yelp . Go on the list before you get there & then you don't have to wait to long when you arrive !
Are they on any food delivery apps (even for pick up only)?
I see them on my postmates app right now and they have the official partner checkmark
What kind of fish is used in the boiled fish in chili sauce?
Swai fish, or Pangasianodon hypophthalmus. Related to catfish they are usually farmed in Vietnam.
Do they do take out?
As of Dec 1st, not during the weekend but yes on the weekdays
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