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I've been back to Sichuan several times since my last review and decided to come back for an update. I've lowered it by a star since my previous review, and it is mainly because of the cost of some of their items. Overall, this place isn't cheap, but some of their items seem extremely expensive for what they are. For example, the Flaming Pork Jowl is priced at $35.99. You get so little for how much you pay. While it tastes good, I just don't think it's worth the price. Even though I think that the Tea Smoked Pork Rib at $27.99 is pricey, that is still far more worth it than the pork jowl. Another thing that bugs me is that they never seem to have their Signature Braised Duck. The price is high on that one, but I still want to try it. However, it is never available, even when I have tried to order it right when they open and at various other times of the day. Overall, though, I still really like the food here. It's always busy for a reason. Another thing to note is that ordering through Toast is the same price as in the restaurant, so that makes it easy and convenient!
We tried Sichuan Impression for the first time. The gentleman was kind to walk my son through the ordering kiosk process. We wanted the toothpick lamb but ended up with Mini Lamb Skewers. The Sichuan Chili peppers were excessive ratio to the tiny dry pieces of mini lamb skewers. We fished them out to be able to eat the food. The Kung Pao Chicken was delicious and flavors balanced with the steamed rice. Ma-Po Tofu was equally delicious but too spicy for our palette. We will make our own dish with sautéed ground chicken or pork, add the tofu pieces, and scallions and eat it with side of mustard greens, green beans, or baby Bok Choy. Good intro to Sichuan cuisine. It's very nice to try something new and we realized Sichuan Food is extremely spicy and needs to be balanced with a cooling accompaniment like cucumbers or greens to cool off the palate. There is ample parking in the center and a reasonable waiting period for the takeout order. Staff are friendly.
Sichuan Impression serves some of the most authentic Sichuan cuisine in Los Angeles. I've visited this restaurant many times over the years, and one of my all-time favorites was the Bobo Chicken (钵钵鸡). Unfortunately, it is no longer on the menu. I really wish they would bring it back because it was one of the restaurant's signature dishes and a favorite among many customers. During this visit, I ordered the sliced pork and the jelly noodles. The sliced pork was incredibly tender, with a clean, fresh flavor that let the ingredients' quality shine. The jelly noodles were refreshing, spicy, and full of bold Sichuan flavors. The combination of heat, seasoning, and texture was simply delicious. The dessert was also surprisingly good. It reminded me of mochi, topped with puffed rice that added a pleasant crunch and contrast to the soft, chewy texture. If you're looking for authentic Sichuan food in Los Angeles, I highly recommend Sichuan Impression. The flavors are genuine, the dishes are consistently well prepared, and it's a place you really can't go wrong with.
Went in for lunch special which I'm not sure if its still going on to try a restaraunt made dry pot. The food here is good, not too msg/salt. Order with qr code (had specials) and servers are pretty good with water, may take some time for check Beef- tender beef (like cornstarch) and had some bamboo shoots, needed more wok hei String beans- fried with good flavor, slightly crunchy so very quick fry
Came here during the dine la deal. Kinda seems like they were understaffed. Had issues getting seated. Basically there were open tables during a Friday night dinner but people weren't getting seated in them. Had to go up to the host to ask about how we were 1st on the waitlist but didn't get a notif about our table was ready. Food tastes like it was some foreign chef's impression on sichuan food. Tasted decent, but not authentic.
I was craving deep-fried intestines, and after making so many calls to local Chinese restaurants, I came across Sichuan Impression, which actually had the spicy fried intestines! I was so excited to try it that I ordered the food for pickup, and it was nearly ready when I arrived. The place was well decorated, and the wait staff were all friendly. I enjoyed the food almost immediately after getting it. This restaurant really lives up to its name. The fried intestines were crispy, spicy, and definitely numbed my tongue. The celery pieces helped balance out the spices.
A shame because honestly the food was pretty good. I never leave reviews but I think this one's important and fair for all. My party has a peanut allergy and, although not super sensitive in the sense that cross contamination isn't a worrying issue, is of importance. We asked two separate workers if the PORK JOWL had peanuts, and they said no. It wasn't until said party member felt a peanut allergy did we learn that there was actually peanuts (peanut butter marinade). We don't blame the staff, as they were kind and understanding of the situation. However, this definitely reflects on management and their training. If someone were in the same situation but had a more dangerous allergy, this couldve ended differently. (Pork jowl pictured up front)
The mapo tofu here is seriously top tier and my fave! It's rich, flavorful, and perfectly numbing with that signature Sichuan spice especially with a bowl of rice! We also loved the Impressive Cold Noodles which were really addicting. We ordered the mild version and it was the perfect balance to complement the stronger, numbing flavors from the other dishes. It still had plenty of flavor without being overwhelming. One dish that kinda threw me off was the Couple's Sliced Beef. Since it's served cold, the texture of the beef felt a bit firmer and hard, and less tender than I personally prefer or expected. Overall, this is a place I can see myself coming back to multiple times a year. The flavors are bold and numbing (how it should be), the portions are generous for the price, and the whole meal just feels warm, satisfying, and comforting! This spot does get busy so make sure to check in on the waitlist ahead of time!
After late-night swim practice, the kids specifically asked for Jincheng, so we headed straight to the Tustin location. Turns out they're running a promotion right now -- talk about perfect timing They're offering a 5 full-size signature dish combo for just $78, plus three add-on dishes you can choose from. Promotion runs from 1/23-2/6 (only 15 days -- miss it and you'll have to wait another half year!) Their Sichuan food is very authentic -- no surprise since they've been Michelin-recommended for seven consecutive years. That said, it's not just spicy food here. They also have plenty of non-spicy, kid-friendly options, which makes it great for families. If you're planning a meal with family or friends, now's the time -- grab a table while the deal lasts! Don't wait until it's over and regret it later. Bonus: you can also get a free taro & sweet potato ball dessert
Some of the BEST Szechuan food I ever tasted. Restaurant looked liked any casual Chinese dining spot. Service was very quick and standard. The flavors of the food were very bold. My favorite highlights were the chicken with green Szechuan sauce and the street fries in mala seasoning. Everything was ordered in mild but did not sacrifice the mouth numbing aspect one bit. My friends and I had a silly moment trying the plum juice and with a 100% consensus found that it tasted like Carl's Jr bbq sauce lol Cant wait to come back try the other items
Came in on my own for dinner while in town for a work trip. This is right in my old neighborhood but was not here when I lived here. I wish it had been! Best kung pao I've ever had. This is kung pao done right. I ate the whole plate in one sitting because I just couldn't stop myself. Service was fine. I didn't need it to be more than what it was. And prices are fair. The place is packed and popular. Even as a party of 1 on a Sunday night, I had to wait 30 minutes, so keep that in mind. But I will definitely come back next trip to try the mapo tofu.
This place is so good! This was my second visit, and it definitely didn't disappoint. We came for dinner on a Saturday, put our names on the waitlist, and ended up waiting about 20 minutes. We ordered the mapo tofu (my personal favorite), fish fillet with pickled vegetable soup, stir-fried chili chicken, and dry-fried string beans. We went with a mild spice level, which was perfect for us, but if you're more sensitive to spice I'd recommend going one level lower. Overall, it's a solid spot for Sichuan food, and I would definitely come back.
Came in a weekday evening for dinner - there was a good amount of customers but no wait. Ordering is easy and through an app, food comes quickly. Our favorite dish was the cold chicken with chili sauce - it was so flavorful and not as spicy as it looks! Chicken was so moist as well. Also really enjoyed the fish in chili sauce - the fish was so tender and melt in your mouth. Spicy wontons were yummy too. Overall ambiance is casual and parking is very easy.
9 months ago
Stopped by for dinner. Scanned QR code to order, very efficient and all dishes came fast. Like the lamb skewers and fried rice. So sad didn't get the live crab. Always got what I wanted from the servers. Dinning room is spacious and comfortable. Asahi is my favorite drink to go with savory foods. read more
10 months ago
The fish filet soup is to die for, if you enjoy a hot spicy soup on cold winter days! Generous portions of fish & super tasty! We also ordered Kongpao chicken n beef stew over tofu, both are great as well! Will definitely keep coming back! read more
1 year ago
Loved this place, really popular on the weekends and a go-to spot for traditional sichuan dishes. Environment is clean & spacious with trendy music. Service is great, order/menu is thru QR code and dishes come out at a reasonable time frame. Must order desserts! Coconut pudding and ice cream and taro mochi bowl! read more
8 months ago
Everything we ordered hit hard in the best way. The Signature Braised Duck was incredibly tender and deeply seasoned, with flavor in every bite. The White Boiled Fish with Rattan Pepper was fragrant, spicy, and perfectly numbing. We also tried the Spicy Wok-Fried Crab, which was loaded with flavor. To round it out, the Homestyle Fried Rice was comforting and satisfying, and the Impressive Cold Noodles added a refreshing contrast to all the heat. Overall, the dishes were bold, well executed, and ideal for sharing. A great spot if you're craving legit Sichuan flavors read more
1 year ago
Flavors held up over the years, never gets tiring coming here. The Tasty Chicken dish here is normally quite heavy on the MaLa spice but this place uses very little which is good for people like me. Hope this place never changes! Decently lit inside and plenty of room for large parties. Food comes out pretty quickly too so not much wait time, very appreciated. This places runs pretty well as a restaurant. read more
Came here on weeknight evening to try out their spring menu. The last time I visited, this restaurant was probably over 10 years ago. Wanted to give it a try again. It was enjoyable at that time, but will not go back. We were disappointed with the small serving size of the spring menu entrees. It does not seem like the regular size and so between the four of us, we were still hungry and ordered two more dishes, which turned out to be a good size for us. Would recommend skipping their promotional menu items because their portions are a lot smaller. The dumplings were not impressive as the name says. There was barely any filling in it, and it was almost flat as a pancake. Left feeling unsatisfied in my stomach was not happy with me afterwards and the next day. Taking an anti-acid beforehand didn't help me. The service was severely lacking. I am accustomed to this type of service in many similar type restaurants, but this was not acceptable. Our waiter was dismissive and never came to offer anything and we had to flag down assistance for everything. read more
Boiled fish filet in chili sauce pot $23? 5/5! You can eat it without rice and it's still good. The veggies and protein I found was quite plentiful and one pot is enough for 3 people. It was spicy (2.5/5) and flavorful, with lots of fresh garlic to amp up the flavor. I found myself eating the veggies over the fish sometimes. Stir fried chili pork ribs $20 3.5/5 wasn't bad, much better when eaten with the stir fried garlic slices. I've made similar items at home so this wasn't too out of the ordinary Rice is $1.5 We got on the waitlist from home and headed out later :) helps beat the line. It's loud inside, but since you order off the phone it's not too difficult to get the things you want. read more
6/10 Wontons in Chili Oil- Super mid. The wontons were literally room temp/cold when they came out. They did not taste fresh either. 10/10 Mini Lamb Skewer- So freaking delicious! 10/10 Stir Fried Chili Chicken- I love this dish. 1000/10 Stir Fried Chili Pork Ribs- My favorite dish from the whole night. The pork just fell off the bones. YUM. 8/10 Ma-Po Tofu- Not bad. Nothing crazy to rave about. 9/10 Fried String Beans- A bit on the greasier side but nonetheless packed with flavor. 5/10 Homestyled Fried Rice- wow this has got to be the worst fried rice from a chinese restaurant I have ever had. Firstly, it's too spicy and secondly, it had such a lack of flavor. 10/10 Service: Great service on Chinese New Years. 8/10 Cost: I don't have the itemized receipt, but the total cost, including tip, came to $148. That averages out to about $21 per plate--not a bad price, especially considering the excellent quality of the food. Just don't get the fried rice! Lol read more
Glad we tried it! Their sichuan food is very unique and we would come again. Their set up is pretty efficient and they have a QR code menu where you can place your order without having to flag down a waiter. They also have a Yelp waitlist as it can get full on the weekends. Got the: 1. String beans: 10/10, amazing delicious with scrumptious garlic and beef 2. Cucumbers: 10/10, so good! It's pickled and goes great with the garlic 3. Boiled Fish Filet: 8.5/10, very garlicky but only mildly spicy. It's also not as well proportioned as other restaurants. It's good but not what I expected 4. Couples sliced Beef: 9/10, really good, just needs a little more cilantro 5. Impressive Cold noodles: 8/10, actually surprisingly sweet, I works say it is more sweet and earthly than spicy 6. Rice is $1.50 per bowl Parking: large lot shared with other businesses in the strip mall read more
7 months ago
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7 months ago
Food and Service were impeccable. We ordered a pot of rose tea and it was perfect. Love the string beans and tofu dish. We tried the duck and it was not greasy and flavorful. Cute little place. Give it a try. Definitely recommend. read more
If you're craving Szechuan, this is the place. We really enjoyed all the dishes we ordered. My favorite was the boiled fish filets in chili sauce. You order digitally through scanning a QR code. We got our food instantly as soon we ordered and the portions we ordered were perfect for a party of 4. There's lots of seating and we didn't have to wait for so long. Service was also great as they would check in on us from time to time. read more
1 year ago
Authentic sichuan food with great flavors. A little salty so you will definitely need to order white rice. The food is very tasty and the place was busy with mandarin speakers which must mean its good, so typical of any great Chinese restaurant do not expect good customer service. The service is pretty much nonexistent. For a sit down establishment it's the bare minimum of human interaction. They tell you to scan the QR code for the menu which leads you to a website that sends your order direct to the kitchen. The online website and ordering interface is off putting. The mobile web interface isn't very good because the menu is mostly in Chinese and cuts off the English translation. If you already know what you want to order this shouldn't be a problem but if it's your first time, best of luck to you. And if you have food allergies, all bets are off since you can't read it unless you are fluent in Chinese. You can't get a real human to talk to until your order is arriving to the table and even so, best of luck. Our server dropped off the food and turned away and took off as fast as she could, averting eye contact so that we couldn't ask her anything. Don't come too hungry because it takes a while for your food to come out. Some items will come out then a good 15 -20 minutes will pass before the remaining dishes are served. Tables are seated and served and cleared before all your dishes will come out. Take out containers are left in the middle of the restaurant and I guess you just help yourself as I saw other customers get up and select their containers. If you do get to talk to an employee, they're very pleasant. read more
3 months ago
Such a homey place, love it! I can genuinely taste the mala, which i always crave. You have to order the food yourself on their website when you sit down, and the food comes out decently fast! read more
A good example of a highly rated establishment that actually lives up to the hype. Went there on a Sunday for lunch. As can be expected, they did have a slight wait. However, since I was solo, they were able to seat me in the bar area. I wanted to try something different this time, but familiarity won out and I had the spicy fish fillet dish with cabbage. This dish is full of flavor and is definitely spicy, if you like your soups and broths hot and spicy, this dish is for you. Plenty of fish and vegetables, this dish satisfied my taste buds. The servers are very nice people, who are always on the go. Nevertheless, you can flag them down and get what you need, The spicy crab dish looks like it might be a good choice. I'll try that the next time. read more
8 months ago
One of the best sichuan restaurants in the OC. Everything was extremely flavorful and very well balanced. The dishes are generally spicy but not aggressively so that you lose the other flavors. Out of the 5 dishes we got, our favorite were the chili chicken, the baby bamboo shoots and the pickled fish. I will definitely keep this in my Chinese restaurant rotation! read more
I've always been scared to try Szechuan food bc of the tongue numbing spice but I've heard such amazing things about this place that i decided to give it a try and I'm glad i did! To a non spice eater i was surprisingly able to eat a lot of items here and nothing was over the top too spicy. Everything we got was pretty good but the beef noodle soup and boneless chili chicken were the stand out dishes. There's so much flavor in the noodle soup besides spice and i can see myself getting it regularly. The tea smoked ribs looked good but it came out kinda dry so i wouldn't order that again. Same with the map tofu - it didn't have much flavor but the tofu itself was really silky. Service was pretty good as well. They came by often to refill our waters and check in on us which was appreciated when things got too spicy. Would def come back to try more dishes and expand my palette here! read more
1 year ago
I've had Sichuan Impression before and it didn't disappoint! I love the type of spice they use It's not super busy during lunch, but keep in mind they close at 2:45! We ordered from the lunch weekday special and it was enough food for me and a friend (could've bought a third person and we would all be full!!) Can't wait to go again, I'm already thinking about it read more
5 months ago
11 months ago
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8 months ago
Came here for dine LA. Has a really nice dinner overall. They only offered the dine la menu to us. Wasn't for sure if we could order other things. We had the kung pao chicken. Uhmazing Tea smoke ribs (worst dish of the night. They were really dry. Cucumbers. Spicy and good! Sliced beef with scallions. Typical fare. Good. But prolly should have been more adventurous in that course. Impressive dumplings. Good! Nothing was really all that spicy. But will go back to try more! read more
8 months ago
1 year ago
Authentic Sichuan food and friendly staff. Clean environment and easy online order Highly recommended read more
10 months ago
Delicious and SPICY! Perfect heat. Super flavorful. Makes your nose run. Numbs you tongue and burns your lips. But only lasts for 10-15 seconds. Perfect. Everything is great. Service spot on. Food delivered quickly. Great spot coming here many more times. read more
6 months ago
2 years ago
My cousin invited me to this place for our annual get together. This place is spacious and well lit with just enough room to walk. There's a QR code on the table to place your order. Her husband said this is the most original Sichuan food that he was able to find. She ordered an entire table of plates and this place is known for its spicy food. I was sweating on the first plate of bamboo. It was good but way too spicy for my body to handle. There were a few items that were not spicy like the Eggs and Tomatoes and Kung Pao Chicken. Most of the spicy items have the option for no spicy. Overall, this place has good food and good customer service. The bathroom was clean and had a nice fragrance. I'm just realizing how important the presentation and smell of the bathroom has on your experience as well. I definitely recommend going here. read more
7 months ago
I didn't even realize they offered catering services until a friend recommended them--and I'm so glad they did. I ordered a party tray for a sponsored gallery exhibition event we hosted with about 60 guests, and the whole experience exceeded my expectations. Everything was prepared beautifully and thoughtfully. The food presentation was clean and appealing, and they made it incredibly convenient by including utensils, plates, and napkins for all 60 people. It saved us so much time and stress while planning the event. The setup was smooth, the portions were generous, and our guests really enjoyed the food. It made hosting the event much easier and more enjoyable for us. Overall, it was a seamless and positive experience from start to finish. I would definitely recommend their catering services for any event or gathering! read more
8 months ago
1 year ago
Came here for a group lunch again with my coworkers to celebrate another birthday. We tried SO much of the menu, and honestly everything was amazing. I'll try to list out everything I loved and tried. This place was very authentic. They didn't check on us too much, but service was decent. Things to try: Cold noodles (peanut), wontons in chili oil, fried rice, kung pao chicken, chili chicken, braised duck, boiled fish with rattan pepper. I may be missing a handful of items, the menu is so vast. Everything was so delicious. Most items are on the spicy side, so please watch out for that if you low tolerance to spice. We skipped the dessert since it did not look enticing. Very delicious! Plenty of parking in this old strip mall location. read more
I came here because I was craving dry pot. Im soo happy I went here because this place is delicious!! I got thi sspicy cut up chicken in chili oil sauce that was out of this world delicious. I also got the beef dry pot and sizzling squid dish. Sooo good and so spicy. Best dry pot in orange county!! will come back here --------------------- My Star Rating Scale: 5 Stars: Excellent--- Blew my mind, had a wow factor, will come back 4 Stars: Good--- I liked it but didn't love it, no wow factor, will still come back 3 Stars: Okay--- It was okay, I didn't hate it but didn't like it either; would not voluntarily come back 2 Stars: Bad--- I did not like it, I would not come back 1 Star: Horrible--- Absolutely hated it, I would not come back here read more
11 months ago
9 months ago
Came with a friend on a Friday night around opening time (5 pm) after a bad day at work. Ordered the dishes in the pictures as well as twice cooked pork (not pictured). The bamboo shoots and intestine dish were a bit spicier than I'm used to but... Wow... This is just what I needed after today. Flavorful, perfectly cooked food, followed by the most refreshing desserts (and yes, I will give Both desserts the compliment of "not too sweet"!) Honestly, I feel a bit happy again just looking at the pictures lol. The staff/service was very nice and patient, as well. I will definitely be back with such good food and service. Thank you so much for making my week! read more
So good! It could have been because it was better than expected or low expectations or just darn good. I'm going to say it was just darn good. The crowd kept coming in as we enjoyed an early dinner. The staple items we ordered exceeded our expectations. The spicy level was actually spicy to us. I will be coming back for more! read more
4 months ago
8 months ago
Great Sichuan food. Flavorful, authentic, good portions, and friendly service. Would come back! read more
8 months ago
5/5 stars. The food was absolutely delicious and full of authentic Sichuan flavor. The ingredients tasted fresh, the portions were generous, and everything arrived hot. The staff were friendly and efficient. I will definitely come back again! read more
Visited Sichuan Impression in Tustin hoping for that signature bold and spicy Sichuan kick, but unfortunately, it didn't quite hit the mark for me. The dishes lacked the heat and deep flavor that you'd expect from authentic Sichuan cuisine. While the food was decent enough, it felt a bit toned down and underwhelming in terms of spice and taste. That being said, if you live nearby and are looking for a convenient spot for some mild Sichuan food, it's a solid option for a quick bite. The service was good, and the ambiance was nice, but for a true spicy Sichuan experience, this wouldn't be my first choice. TLDR; Worth it if you're local, but not the destination for spice lovers! read more
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13816 Red Hill Ave
Tustin, CA 92780
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(714) 505-9070
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Do they offer outdoor seating?
sorry, they seem don't provide outdoor dining currently.
Do they have outdoor seating during covid?
I went as of 11/18/20 and there was outdoor seating
Can you recommend kids food? I like spicy so I think i have so many options for food but kids menu is hard for me. I really want go there please recommend kids menu 😊
My kids love the Kong Pao Chicken which they can make it non-spicy. We always get that for our kids which has a sweet savory taste that they love.…
I saw a line out the door and am intrigued to try it since moving into the neighborhood. Do they have vegan-friendly options?
Thank you for your interesting, new neighbor:) . We have few options for vegetarian like impressive bean jelly and cold noodle, Mapo tofu ( please asking without ground beef) and fried vegetable, potato strips. I hope this answer is helpful and…
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