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Spicy Talk Bistro

4.0 (267 reviews)
ModerateSzechuan
Open • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Good for kids

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spicy boiled beef
Tony J.

Chinese restaurant with a leaning towards Szechuan cuisine in a plaza in the Totem Lake area of Kirkland, near the Fred Meyers. Small-to-medium space, with red walls. Neighborhood Chinese restaurant vibes. Went on Sunday night and the place was mostly empty when we arrived, but did have a few more parties come in after. The menu is sizable and has both English and Chinese. Has some Sichuan and Americanized-Chinese items. We ordered the spicy teppan chicken, the Sichuan spicy boiled beef, and the mixed stir fried noodles. Out of the three, the noodles were the best. Standard stir fried noodle flavor. The noodle they use are the knife sliced style and has a nice texture. The mixed one has chicken, beef and shrimp. The sizzling teppan chicken had good flavor despite us ordering at the lowest spice level (only a little bit of numbing spice). I was expecting them to use chicken thigh meat for smoother texture and better flavor, but they use breast meat which was more coarse. Lastly, the boiled spicy beef had bamboo shoots in it. Every other times I've had this dish, they have bean sprouts. Having bamboo shoots gives the dish a rather different flavor. In conclusion, the food is definitely more on the Americanized side than authentic Sichuan cuisine. Portions are good. Prices are high teens to 20s for each dish, which is average restaurant prices these days.

Mongolian Chicken
Dinesh P.

This unassuming place in Totem lake Kirkland is great find for chinese food. You must go here if you are craving chinese. My friends had been hyping about this place, and I must say this place lived to it's hype. The orders were fast, and plate sizes were large. The place is pretty small, and the orders were brought quickly. Mongolian Chicken (5/5): This was most recommended dish by yelpers. The chicken was crispy and spicy. Although the fried rice that comes along tasted as much as a plain white rice, it went well with crispy chicken. Szechuan Crispy Tofu (5/5): Even if you are not a Tofu lover, you will absolute like the spicy and crispy tofu served here. The quality is loaded, and makes and great appetizer for the table. A must-try starter here. Kong Pao Prawn (4/5): Finally the Kong Pao Prawn was good but not great. I was probably spoilt by other fried items that I orders but still worth-while if you like seafood.

Curry fried rice
Eilene C.

Tucked in an unassuming area near Fred Meyer, this place is a hidden gem. Cozy restaurant and delicious food. The service is great whether you're dining in or getting the food to go. Our favorite dishes are the sautéed cabbage and Chong Qing Chicken.

Crispy Szechuan Chicken
Nathan C.

We got the Szechwan Crispy Chicken, Pork Fried Rice, and Egg Flower Soup (Egg Drop Soup). The Egg Drop Soup was amazing, and the portion on the large size was huge! We had plenty of soup between my girlfriend and I. The Crispy Szechwan chicken was super crispy, and the flavor was delicious. It does have some spice to it so be warned if you are sensitive to spice, it's not super spicy however. The pork fried rice was also really good, with a large portion for the price. The service is always quick and the servers kind. The restaurant has a medium size dining room, and a very nice authentic vibe. Thanks for the delicious food!

Jessica S.

Absolutely love a Spicy Talk!! This is my go to spot for Chinese food. We ordered take out from here for our Christmas Eve dinner and want to make this an annual tradition. They're food is always piping hot and seasoned just right. The flavor of everything is bursting with deliciousness, it's almost like you can taste the wok it's cooked in. I've tried so many dishes and really love them all. It's hard to play favorites because everything from noodles, to chicken, or fish, soup, or rice-- they're all so good and exploding with flavor!

Pork with string beans
Dan T.

When I went, there was no Asian customers. That should've been my clue. - got pork with string beans. They might as well just call it string beans - tastes ok. Pork is a little overcooked - staff speaks really good English

Veggie chow mein, Szechuan spicy chicken and steamed rice
Abby L.

This place has the most tastiest, heartwarming food that I've ever had. The flavors are rich and the plate sizes are generous. Staff are always nice and diligent with their service. I cannot recommend this place enough! I recommend the Szechuan chicken and chow mein! Overall, this place will supersede your expectations, no doubt!!!

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The food here was amazing! Got the honey walnut shrimp and mandarin chicken, highly recommend!

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Good food and service! Would recommend this place, nice variety of dishes as well. Service is also fast.

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Ask the Community - Spicy Talk Bistro

Each time I have tried the new location there is a long wait for a table. Are there times to show up and get a table quickly? If so, what day of the week, and what time did you arrive, and how long was the wait to get a table?

I just asked the staff and they told the best time to come in is between 2-5 pm or right when they open. They open all day without a break. Hope it helps.

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3.7(626 reviews)
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I live nearby and order take out here often. They are always very fast in preparing orders. This…read morerestaurant has American style Chinese food in addition to Szechuan and has something for everyone. I highly recommend the eggplant dishes (especially the eggplant, potato, and green beans). The eggplant is soft and perfectly seasoned with a rich soy flavored sauce that pairs perfectly with white rice. I am obsessed with this dish and always order it. My boyfriend likes the mapo tofu and chong qing chicken/fish. They have an extensive menu so I have to try more things here. They also have lunch specials from 11-3pm every day which is a great deal at less than $12 a meal.

It's been a while since I have been here. It was good before but not enough I guess to go often…read moreunless I was driving by. I think I will give it more shots in the near future and explore more menu options. Ordered a Twice cooked pork lunch and service was relatively good and very friendly by staff. One server at early lunch with a lot of old white guys ...ahem. But some Asian lady groups filtered in for Friday lunch. Kind of dark inside but a large dining room. The hot and soup though not sour was really good! I didn't bother them for vinegar because he was busy! Fried rice standard but good and the TC Pork was very good although it is one with Jalepenos which I don't like as much as a spicier sauce and more cabbage. Couldn't quite say I love it four stars worth but maybe. Try it.

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Tasty House

4.7(313 reviews)
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My partner was craving green beans (string beans) so we decided to make a stop here. As I…read morenavigated, I felt like the plaza was familiar to me. It was, because Tasty House took over a former Chinese spot but improved on their quality. Ample parking in a good location. While they offer physical menus, they also have QR codes at each table for simple ordering online. We are accustomed to spots including rice with entrees so having to order it separately for an extra $2 per bowl feels bad. Items are large, so tailored for family style. Stir Fried Green Bean - as a green beans fanatic, my partner was a huge fan of the ones here. She liked these over our usual Canto spot which says a lot. The green beans themselves were fresh and cooked perfectly but the sauce was more flavorful than most. Very savory and lightly salty, not really spicy. Sweet and Sour Chicken - missing the onions and pineapple but a very sizable portion of large, tasty battered chicken paired with juicy and crunchy bell peppers. Definitely pair with some rice, there's a lot of sauce and a simple carb helps with balance. Shredded Pork with Sweet Bean Sauce - I was attracted by the steamed buns (gua bao), but the pork was tasty. A bit fatty and drenched in a savory, umami bean sauce, a simple carb like rice will help soak up sauce and balance flavors. There aren't enough buns for the meat, but they are a simple carb that balance out the meat and honestly, a refreshing change in flavor and texture.

This is a great new-ish Szechuan restaurant in Bellevue! Even if you're not a fan of spice, they…read moreoffer a number of items that are mild or have no spice at all. Two of us came in at noon on a Sunday and we were seated immediately. A carafe of water with lemon was already placed on the table and we asked for a pot of tea which was complimentary. Out of their large menu, we selected three dishes which turned out to be a well-balanced meal. The food came out more quickly than expected and the portions were generous! While we polished off the vegetable dish, we had enough noodles and chicken for another serving. + CHONG QING HOT CHICKEN ($21.99): Small fried pieces of chicken came tossed in spicy seasoning and a ton of dried chili peppers. The online menu displays three pepper icons which I'd describe as accurate... I could definitely feel the heat! Despite the moderate tingling, I couldn't stop eating these as the outside was perfectly crispy, the chicken was juicy inside and the pieces weren't too salty either. I just wish the chunks of chicken were larger. Many of them were so small that it felt like I was eating just crust. + HOT & SPICY HAND SHAVEN NOODLES ($15.99): Really good! These noodles are hand-cut, so they come in a variety of lengths and thickness. I asked about the spice level on this dish and the waiter said it's between one and two stars, but you can ask them to make it spicier if you'd like. I personally didn't find them very spicy, especially not compared to the Chong Qing Hot Chicken! The noodles had a nice firm chew and the sauce was addicting too. For our meat option, we chose beef, which was super tender and thinly sliced. An ample amount of cabbage added some crunch. + STIR-FRIED GREEN BEANS ($15.99): These beans were so delicious and tossed with a ton of chopped garlic. This was not spicy at all, but full of flavor. We kept scooping more and more beans onto our plates. The employees who we interacted with were personable and as we packed our leftovers, we asked for a couple cups of hot water to end our meal. The waiter kindly brought them over and also gave us a heads up that the kitchen was closing in 10 minutes at 3:00P, just in case we wanted to order anything else. At 3:00P, the staff all take their lunch break and the restaurant opens back up at 5:00P for dinner. Given the various table sizes, this restaurant can accommodate groups of different sizes. There are many four-person tables, but also a couple larger tables in the front and what appeared to be a separate room behind two doors. I recommend Tasty House for a good local Szechuan spot! 4.25 stars.

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4.4(67 reviews)
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Absolutely incredible. Easily one of my favorite Chinese restaurants in the Seattle area. I was…read moreinitially a bit dubious of this place because their photos of their dishes looked a little _too_ picture perfect / social media ready, but Shaoshan Impression turned out to be one of the most authentic and delicious restaurants I've been to in the area so far. Our favorite had to be the duo jiao yu pian (two super tender, juicy white fish filets coated in two different sauces. One was pure spiced and the other had suan cai, a slightly funky and sour pickled veggie). We also loved the stir-fried eggplant and green beans, which was perfectly tender and intensely savory. It was great to have some veggies to break up the otherwise intensely protein-forward meal, and the veggies were all so well-prepared. Despite the menu saying the dish was spicy, I didn't find it spicy at all, so it was also a good break from the rest of the peppery dishes. We also had their stir-fried shrimp, which had an incredibly extravagant presentation, with mountains of red chili peppers and a burner to keep the dish warm throughout the meal, but I thought that the shrimp were a smidge overcooked and more salty than spicy. Nonetheless, the meal was delightful, and, even more importantly, it received the Asian parent stamp of approval! The service was also quite efficient and friendly. There was a kiosk near the front door to join the waitlist, but we ended up only having to wait ~5 minutes before being seated. We ordered off a QR code at the table, but the food all came out quickly and our server was incredibly attentive -- he preempted our every need and refilled water, brought new napkins, and cleared completed dishes almost the second we were ready.

Came in on a Saturday afternoon and the wait wasn't bad at all, always a good sign for a weekend…read morevisit. First thing I noticed when I looked at the menu was that the prices are very LA, but before you let that deter you, hear me out: the portion sizes are significantly larger than what you'd get for the same price back home. So in terms of value, you're actually getting a much better deal out here in Redmond. One thing that genuinely caught me off guard; they let me bring my puppy. If you're from LA or the 626, you already know that's basically unheard of. Redmond, Washington is on a whole different level when it comes to being pet friendly, and I loved every second of it. As for the food, it was great overall. The mala wasn't too numbing, which I appreciated, it had just enough kick without overwhelming everything else. The garlic a-choy was perfect, honestly no notes. The braised pork belly was good but I wished it was a touch softer, and I personally felt like my dishes could've used a little more salt or soy sauce, but that's an easy fix and purely personal preference. Would definitely come back next time I'm in the area.

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Shaoshan Impression - Cold mixed noodles. spicy

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Spicy Talk Bistro - szechuan - Updated October 2026

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