Great food with reasonable price! Definitely recommend. Will be a go-to place for spicy Chinese food.

Absolutely Great service, love the food, and the ambiance is very nice. Overall 10/10

Spicy House is my favorite Chinese spot in San Diego and a place I always bring friends from out of town or anyone new to Szechuan food. There's something for everyone. The dishes are in my rotation are: * Cumin lamb or beef * Cold chopped chicken * Szechuan cold noodles * Fish fillet with bean curd in soy sauce * Fried fish with hot pepper Quality can be a little inconsistent depending on the visit, but the flavors usually deliver. With so many dishes to choose from, there's always something worth coming back for! read more

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My literal all time favorite restaurant!!!! I don't live in San Diego anymore but you best believe that when I'm in town, this is my first stop. The food is so good, so spicy, so flavorful. Literally EVERYTHING IS GOOD!!! But I love, love, love the twice cooked fish most of all The vibes are immaculate and so delightfully spicy right when you walk in the door. Do yourself a favor and check it out! I love this place read more

Spicy House - The spread - all our favs! Cold dishes, twice cooked fish, green beans, cumin lamb, shen zhen bao, ma po tofu - Szechuan Near Me - San Diego, California

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I didn't have a particularly bad experience but I found the food to be incredibly underwhelming. I'm a big fan of Sichuan cuisine and I feel like I have eaten my fair share of Sichuan restaurants. Out of all the ones I've tried, this one was lacking the most. I always get the braised beef noodle soup as a baseline and theirs was not great. The beef was super dry and tough to chew and there were some pieces that were just pure fat. The soup was just OK, it wasn't as spicy as I would have liked it to be and for some reason it was lukewarm. We also got their whole fish wrapped in parchment paper with Sichuan peppercorns to share. I don't think it was a whole fish and I couldn't taste or see any of the signature Sichuan peppercorns that I love. It was also extremely oily even more so than regular Sichuan dishes. Another thing that immediately raised concerns was how large the menu was. Oftentimes, when restaurants have long extensive menus their food is just really mediocre. I respect that they are trying to factor in people's different tastes but I think having such a large menu means you can't give the dishes you're cooking the same level of care that you'd find in a good restaurant. The ambiance was kind of too flashy for me and didn't feel homey. I felt overstimulated with all of the decor. The service was nice and attentive but not enough for me to want to come back. read more

Spicy House - Braised beef noodle soup - Szechuan Near Me - San Diego, California

Still good. See pics. Cumin-fried lamb was terrific, and the onion pancake. Tea was weak, tasteless, and warm. Not sweet, and the fried rice was total shit. read more

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Great environment! Nice food and staff. Will come again. Very close to my apartment and I appreciate it read more

Spicy House - Nice environment！ - Szechuan Near Me - San Diego, California

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The food was awesome great, good service, price reasonable with good portion. We like come here. !!! read more

Spicy House - Szechuan Near Me - San Diego, California

Good Chinese spot with really fast service. Parking can be hectic in this neighborhood. Service is good. There was a lot of tables inside. Large variety in the menu. Some of the dishes like the mapo tofu came out a bit more salty than I would have liked it. But it was still fine. read more

Spicy House - 41.Fish w.Salt Pepper- - Szechuan Near Me - San Diego, California

Absolutely amazing food and a wonderful dining experience every single time! I've been here so many times, and this restaurant never disappoints. Everything is incredibly delicious, flavorful, and satisfying. Every dish is prepared with great care, and the flavors are always on point! The restaurant is always very clean, comfortable, and well-maintained, making it such a pleasant place to enjoy a meal. The staff are friendly, professional, attentive, and welcoming, which makes the whole experience even better. I've already visited countless times, and the quality of both the food and service has been consistently excellent. It's definitely one of my favorite places to eat, and I always look forward to coming back. Highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for delicious food, great service, and a fantastic dining experience! Definitely worth five stars! read more

Amazing food, generous portions, and very reasonable prices! Everything was delicious, and you definitely get great value for your money. The staff were super friendly, welcoming, and attentive, which made the experience even better. Great food, great service, and great prices! Highly recommend! read more

Spicy House - Cumin Lamb and V6. 干煸四季豆 / Chefs Special Green Beans - Szechuan Near Me - San Diego, California

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Great food! Really tasty dishes very authentically Szechuan spicy. Service was good too and atmosphere was great as well! The Crispy Chicken Chunks with Hot Peppers had so much flavor and so did the spicy fish. All in all, great dining experience! read more

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The food was delicious! We ordered the green beans, eggplant w/ brown sauce, crispy rice with mushroom, mapo tofu, and the shrimp with pineapple. Everything we had was good. The mapo tofu had a delicious numbing spiciness to it. read more

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The dishes we ordered were surprisingly delicious. The lunch special is such a great deal for $12.99. We had the lunch special with stir fry Mongolian beef. Also had the spicy fish and tofu for $15.99. Order a bowl of rice for $2.25. Needed to have rice to balance out the spicy dishes. Overall service was great and fast. I had leftovers for my dinner tonight is even better. The place is a hole in the wall Chinese restaurant. I would definitely go back again. read more

Spicy House - Lunch specials Mongolian beef $12.99 - Szechuan Near Me - San Diego, California

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I've been to this restaurant several times, and the food has always been consistently good. The spicy boiled intestines with two toppings are definitely worth trying--generous portions, plenty of ingredients, and a delicious, spicy flavor that's perfect for anyone who enjoys bold flavors. The prices are also very reasonable, and one serving is more than enough to leave you satisfied. If you're looking for authentic Sichuan-style food in the area, definitely give this place a try! read more

Spicy House - Szechuan Near Me - San Diego, California

taste good! Authentic sichuan spicy food. Recommend it if you can eat spicy. spicy chicken, spicy fish filet are the best read more

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Kathryn is so amazing! I love here. Will definitely come back again. Gooooooooooooooood

I have been a recurring customer. This time I ordered takeout via DoorDash and the experience was horrendous. The staff seem to have very little regard for people who go there to pickup takeouts, whether it be the customers themselves or drivers. When I arrived at the location 10mins after the originally estimated ETA on the DoorDash app, I was quickly waved off by one of the lady telling me my order hasn't come out. Then I sat and waited for what turned out to be over 1hr. During this time, I witnessed how this lady gave out arbitrarily short wait time for multiple pickup drivers to pacify them and keep them waiting. Finally at minute 45 I walked up to close to their kitchen and reiterated how long I have been waiting and that this is not a normal wait time. They then realized they have not even started preparing orders coming through DoorDash. I understand people make mistakes during busy times, but had they even bothered to check on my order's status on any of the several times I asked them, they would've realized they had forgotten about DoorDash orders much earlier. I was really put off by the behavior and attitude they displayed for takeouts. read more

I love getting the pick 3 cold dishes for $13! So flavorful and good value. They even have lunch specials now. Definitely coming back read more

Spicy House - Cold dishes - Szechuan Near Me - San Diego, California

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I'm not the best with spicy so most of the things we ordered were not spicy. Salt egg yolk shrimp was delicious and I love the cold dish dishes especially the pork tongue. String beans were also very yummy read more

Spicy House - Szechuan Near Me - San Diego, California

I ordered Dan Dan noodles and cold spicy chicken for take out. The noodles were ok but the chicken was very delicious. It's my first time inside. It was traditional Chinese decoration. I'm impressed with the entrance. I'll have to dine in soon and try other dishes. read more

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Update: The bottom review was from my past experiences for years of dining here and ordering take out, which was always been pleasant. I haven't been back here till today and I was very disappointed. From what I remember the Chungking style roasted whole fish has always been a whole tilapia fish every time I will order it and I've always loved it. However, today I was very surprised and disappointed to see only half of the fish with mostly bones. What happened to the other half? Even on the menu it says, "Whole Fish", and not half. I feel like I was cheated and lied to. It's $30 for the dish, and to only get half? That's kind of a rip off. I ordered my food for pick up/to go but we ended up eating it at the restaurant at a table outside. They saw us eating there and offered to bring us tea, which was nice but I was confused with the whole fish, what happened to the rest of it? Most of their dish has Szechuan peppers so it's an acquired taste. This is the very first restaurant that I had my first taste of Szechuan cuisine. At first I did not liked it, i only had few bites of my food and I can still remember the weirdness numb feeling after-taste in my tongue, its tingly. It was a very strange taste so I gave it away to a colleague but then seeing her enjoying it so much.... I tried it again, and again, and eventually starts loving it. This restaurant is a hidden gem if you're looking for a delicious Chinese food. One of my favorites are the Chungking style roasted whole fish, it comes with cauliflower and other different veggies with lots of spices. The steamed whole fish with tofu and lots of spices was delicious too. The stir-fry thinly sliced pork with Chinese green onions, was very tasty. They also have a delicious beef noodle soup, the beef was so tender, the broth was rich and I love the bokchoy in it. I love the stir-fry eggplant as well, it's kinda sweet and salty, that was so delicious. I also Love the cumin lamb stir fry... that's fun to eat, I enjoyed that a lot. I really love the steamed pork with preserved mustard too, the pork was very tender and fatty--- I enjoyed that a lot with rice. They have a lot of really tasty and delicious dish here. They serve a lot of good food it'll take my review too long if I'll name it all. They also have cold dish, for $13 you get to choose three different entree where they serve chicken feet, different veggies, lotus root, some cut of pork and beef and etc. I love this restaurant, it's authentic and they are very nice too. The restaurant is beautiful. read more

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Had an amazing dining experience at Spice House! The food was incredibly flavorful, fresh, and beautifully presented. Every dish was well-seasoned with authentic spices, and you can really tell they use high-quality ingredients. The service was just as impressive. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. The restaurant itself was clean, comfortable, and had a warm atmosphere that made it perfect for a relaxing meal. read more

Spicy House - Szechuan Near Me - San Diego, California

Yum, yum, yum! Great service, soothing music, and order came out fast and hot. We will return. read more

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brilliant fantastic excellent marvelous The food is really a little spicy but you can handle it definitely worth to come and eat love the beef and vegetables here read more

Came here on a weekday night looking for some Chinese food. When you enter, you won't have any trouble finding a seat as the inside has plenty of tables. Service was good. Be prepared for the spice. We ordered the big plate chicken and the spicy intestines. Would come back again! read more

Spicy House - Spicy intestines - Szechuan Near Me - San Diego, California

This is one of our go-to Chinese restaurants whenever we're craving Chinese food. The food is really authentic and tastes great.

best chinese foood in san diego hands down!! the flavor profiles are super authentic! read more

Spicy House - fish, bao, V3. 麻婆豆腐 / Ma Po Tofu - Szechuan Near Me - San Diego, California

Nice hidden spot we found. Very flavorful and spicy food if you're looking for heat. If you are not a big spicy person make sure you ask to reduce heat. Recommend the cold sesame chicken. Service was quick. Nice place for family gathering while looking for something adventurous. read more

Perfect service , wonderful food , if you like traditional spicy food , here is heaven.

My friend suggested I try Spicy House when I told him how much I love going to Spicy City for their spicy Szechuan food--such a great recommendation. Spicy House not only serves similar dishes but also has over 200 items to choose from. They made my favorite Salt & Pepper Popcorn Chicken just as good or slightly better. My other favorite is the fresh Pea Leaves stir-fry with garlic. The service was a little slow but every item ordered came out kitchen hot, tasty, and with a generous portion. Most of the servers didn't speak English as well but they were very polite and helpful. Spacious with nice big round tables for big parties. However, the parking is tight and will be a problem in busy times. read more

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Great food. I felt the almost same taste that I had from China back in years. Truly recommend.

I've eaten here a few times. Their Kung Pao Chicken, Mongolian Beef, Onion Pancakes - all classics, and they have (you guessed it) spicier dishes that serve. I have found that sometimes the food is amazing and other times it's on the greasy side. It all depends on when I order? Their eggplant is absolutely fantastic, and I'll order it just about every time. You can ask for dishes to be served on the spicier side, and they will gladly oblige, which makes me very happy, as I adore anything with chili peppers and flavor balance. Again, I have had issues with too greasy here - but I keep going back for the spice. Maybe I'm a glutton for punishment? read more

One of my favorite places for Szechuan! The food is always so tasty and spicy heheh! I have definitely been back more times than I can count! read more

A classic Chinese restaurant where the food is good and cheap but the service is questionable hahaha. The menu is packed with so many options it did take us a minute to even decide what to get. They do have some good vegetarian options. My favorite was the mixed mushrooms in a dry pot. It was a classic Mala flavor with extra chilis. It wasn't too spicy! We ordered so much food (not pictured) and the total for 5 people came to $80! Can't beat those prices. read more

Spicy House - 131. Mixed Mushroom in Dried Pot - Szechuan Near Me - San Diego, California

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Delicious!! We had the dry pot which had a large variety of ingredients like veggies and meat. The spicy chicken cartilage was extremely good as well. Highly recommend! read more

Amazing food, got three dishes that were way too much for two people. Great bang for your buck. Service was prompt.

Everything was delicious! Highly recommend this place! Good service. You guys HAVE to try this! read more

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Had another amazing lunch here with my BFF we shared everything and we also had the eggplant with minced pork that was absolutely delicious. This time we started with the cold hot and sour jelly noodles (made with Konjak- low carb) they were delicious but slippery then we got the steamed pork and cabbage dumplings which were cooked to perfection then came the spicy eggplant with minced pork, but the star of the show is the cubed spicy chicken! The ratio of chicken to chili peppers is amazing! That chicken is so addictive- it has a wonderful numbing sensation due to the Szechuan peppercorns but it doesn't burn so bad it makes you uncomfortable. The service was exceptional my BFF speaks Chinese so she orders for us and always makes polite conversation with the waitress. The servers came by regularly to refill our waters or makes sure that we had everything we needed. The restaurant is decorated nicely and very welcoming. The other plus for me is always a clean restroom, and theirs was definitely very clean! I can't wait to go back and have another amazing meal. We love trying new items on the menu. Thank you! read more

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Fried pork cube and green beans are my go to. The service is friendly and very welcoming. read more

Spicy House - Spicy Fried pork cube with eggplant green beans. - Szechuan Near Me - San Diego, California