Finally had the opportunity to try this little gem in Rancho Cordova. The food is wonderful and the spice level is just right on all of their dishes! Friendly staff. Favorites is the Boiled Sliced Fish and sauteed chives and dry bean curd with shredded pork for those who prefer a less spicy dish alternative. Craving a little spicy Chinese cuisine, give this place a try! read more

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Ambiance - relaxing, slow Service - good Food - crispy pork rib was good, taste the spices Stir fry eggplant, potatoes good taste and texture Beef chow fun a ft and saucy Stir fry lamb w/ scallions good portion, taste read more

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I've only tried their food via takeout but I really like it. Seems like an authentic spot. Not mind blowing but I will continue to grab food from this restaurant. read more

Spicy Temptation - pork, tofu, chive and twice cooked pork - Chinese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Came here after the gym. I saw other reviews on Yelp and didn't realize until we got there that we'd been there when it was Hoisin. The food was great when it was Hoisin, but now it's spectacular. They make the dishes with attention to authentic Szechuan flavors. Not too much MSG or oil. We got the bean curd and pork stir fry, the clar noodles and ground pork, and cumin beef. All were spot on in flavor and quality. The decor hasn't changed much, but it is a bit cleaner than before. The employees were friendly and attentive to our needs. They filled our waters frequently and packed our leftovers up for us. 100% will return. read more

Ate here again recently and the food was just as good! The portion sizes are huge, so definitely getting your moneys worth. I really like the pickled cabbage dishes, and the mapo tofu is delicious. They are a little slow, but the food quality is great. read more

Spicy Temptation - G10. Mapo Tofu - Chinese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Great value for the price! Wonderful Chinese restaurant with an expansive menu. As the name suggests, the food here is filled with spice, but it's mostly the use of peppers in the dish, so it's not too spicy. Their ingredients are all fresh and taste that way, with high heat stir fry dishes that are imbued with flavor. read more

Spicy Temptation - Sichuan Grilled Fish - Chinese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Large portions. Ordered beef brisket noodle and spicy fish stew. Both were good. I liked the complimentary peanuts which was a surprise. Service was good and price was great. read more

Spicy Temptation - A03. Spicy Beef Brisket Rice Noodle Soup - Chinese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I ordered eggplant with shredded pork. It was so comforting and delicious- flavorful without hot spiciness. If you are off out by pools of oil on the dish, I don't recommend; however, I love fat and oil and found that it added to the taste as I spooned it on my rice. Since I'm an old lady I find that I don't eat much at each meal. The remainder of this meal is enough to serve me two and possibly three more meals. This makes it quite affordable. I enjoyed the restaurant that used to occupy this space but this one is every bit as good and close by. If you're looking for tasty Chinese food and in the neighborhood please give it a try. read more

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We ordered from Spicy Temptation via Grub hub, everything was wonderful! And if you like really hot and spicy get the deep fried tofu it's HOT HOT HOT but Amazing! We added a few pieces to our other entrees to make the food spicy to our taste! We also ordered the green beans, the sesame chicken, and veggie lo mein. The service was as expected, since this was delivery we do not know what the restaurant ambiance is like, but we will be ordering from this restaurant again. read more

Honestly the most authentic Chinese food in Sacramento, it threw me back to China in the best possible way, nothing fancy but such good food, there's also Americanized Chinese food if your taking people who want that too! Do yourself a favor and get the desert rice cakes with soybean powder and brown rice too!! read more

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Great family run establishment with authentic and Americanized menu items. It's the perfect mix for the ABCs that live in Rancho or those visiting like us. So glad we got to support a local business while we were in town! The food is hot and cooked fresh and the service was quick and efficient. We would happily visit this spot again! Food: 4.5/5 Service: 4.25/5 Ambiance: 3.75/5 Overall 12.5/15 Perfect for that Chinese food craving! read more

Taste good. 辣子鸡，牛肉羹，排骨，随便点都好吃。外带很多次，堂食份量更好。everything is good and service is good too.

This place has solid Chinese food Panda Express prices. The lunch specials are a great deal. You will leave fill and satisfied. Everyone enjoyed their food including our fussy Asian food expert. Solid version of hot and sour soup, good sides and very good mains. The deep fried items like orange chicken were excellent. Service was good for a place that got busier as we dined. read more

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clean sit down chinese restaurant. Food was good! Ordered the sesame chicken lunch plate with fried rice, tripe appetizer, spicy beef noddle soup (which was different than i was going to be, so that was a 3/5), and they gave us a complimentary dessert plate at the end which was a nice surprise! would possibly return to try other items. service and ambiance was nice! read more

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We stumbled in this delicious eatery after a failed attempt to eat next door! We were graciously greeted and seated. My girlfriends and I had never been in this restaurant, although I take it back because I believe this used to called Hoicin, which I had been to previously years ago! Alright now back to Spicy Temptation! We ordered a plethora of food, everything from wonton in chili oil, potstickers, chicken chow mein, beef chowfun, general tsu chicken, orange chicken, chicken fried rice and ground pork sauted in thick gravy sauce with noodles! It was ALL DELICIOUS! The ambience was chill and takes me back to when I use to go eat at Chinese restaurants as a kid with my parents! Very "homey" feel. Very clean establishment, lots of parking outside! The staff was so kind and accommodating! Everything was made to order and so fresh! read more

Spicy Temptation - A whole lot of everything!! Very delicious food! - Chinese Near Me - Sacramento, California

My go to place when I want some spicy, delicious comfort food. The staff are always so friendly and nice. Food is consistently good. I'm a big fan of their spicy crispy chicken and fish with pickled cabbage read more

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Came here on a Sunday night around 7pm, it was pretty empty with only two other groups at the time. Once seated we were quickly served our beverage orders and hot tea. The refills of water throughout the meal may not seem like a big deal but their attention is commendable. We may have ordered too many dishes for four people, but we didn't expect the portion sizes!!!! For the value - def worth the visit. You'll leave very satisfied, and with plenty leftovers. - Seafood tofu soup - lacking a bit of flavor, but nothing that soy sauce or chili oil couldn't fix - Stir fried eggplant, potato and peppers - great flavors, equal amount of ingredients. - Mongolian beef - def had a nice spicy kick. they didn't skimp out on the protein. My personal favorite - Beef chow mien - this was also a top favorite. Not too greasy and portioned well with protein - Crispy pork chop - we were expecting something different but it still met our flavor expectations. great presentation and the jalapeños and peanuts *there was a miscommunication in our order where we were served a braised pork dish. they generously comped the mistake. it had a rich flavor, but something I won't order but glad I tried. To top off our meal, we were served with fruit and cake squares. Great way to end the experience. I suspect the people working during my visit was a family trio - good people who know how to engage and ensure the customer is satisfied. I'll def be back! read more

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SERVICE: Order through Yelp AMBIANCE: clean, traditional and open FLAVORS: B02 Beef and tendon in chili oil (5/5) - IT'S NOT TENDON IT'S TRIPE, BUT STILL GOOD C04 Twice cooked pork (5/5) C07 Braised pork belly (5/5) - Think Hong Shao Rou BUT Sichuan. I LOVE IT. PORTIONS: filling and hearty PRICE: appropriate, the flavor they achieve is WORTH ITTTT BONUS TIP: parking is a shared private lot and small read more

Spicy Temptation - B02. Beef and Beef Tendon in Chili Oil C04. Twice-Cooked Pork Slices C07. Braised Pork Bellybelly - Chinese Near Me - Sacramento, California

Very simple restaurant but the food was very good and actually not too crazy spicy. Is in a very quiet part of town with plenty of parking. Overall a quick simple good place to get authentic Chinese food. read more

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We were greeted immediately as we entered and was seated at a nice spot next to the windows. They took our order and within like 10 minutes, we received our food. To say the least, the string beans was one of the best I've ever had and I would definitely be coming back just for this. The cumin lamb was super flavorful with the spicies and the onions. The portions for everything was very big. Also the spicy level was pretty tolerable, and there were also less spicy or nonspicy options. The spicy chicken was also very good and tasty. The peppers was alittle too spicy for me but they add an awesome kick to the dish and I would recommend to someone else who likes Malatang or very spicy food! It was pretty quiet inside and the servers came to check in and refill our waters regularly when it was low. One of the best Szechuan cuisines in Sacramento so far and I would definitely be coming back!! read more

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My family and I came back here for a Mother's Day lunch. Since the last time we came here, my mom has been wanting to eat here again because she loved it so much! We walked in and saw nobody else was eating there which made us a bit sad because we think this place deserves some more love and customers! This time, we ordered similar to what we ordered last time but a few new items to change it up. We ordered the beef fried rice, chicken chow mein, braised eggplant with green bean, and crispy pork rib which were items we loved and ordered the first time we were here. As for the new items we decided to try, we ordered the mapo tofu, sesame chicken, and for something sweet, rice cake with brown sugar. All the dishes we ordered both old and new left us full and satisfied. Service was top notch as expected as well as quick to serve. The food came out hot and fresh and had no lingering cold areas. And of course, very large and generous portions to the point that even for a table of 4, we needed to- go boxes! They even go above and beyond to pack your to-go boxes for you which I think is amazing customer service. Everything was flavorful and very sichuan-inspired! I really hope more people try this place out because it is truly a hidden hole-in-the-wall gem! We will definitely be coming back to try more of their menu sometime in the near future! read more

Husband suggested to try as this is one of our list after trying restaurant next door. We had the crispy spicy pork rib and beef chow fun. Pork ribs is flavorful and spicy most likely salt and pepper ribs with jalapeños and garlic and chili sauce and flavor is really good if u like spicy. Chow fun is good flavor wise but noodle is thinner compared to other restaurants chow fun with thick noodles we've tasted. Restaurant is kind of old fashion with seat covers .We just pick up but customer service is great! read more

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Been here a couple of times already. I love this place because the food portions are generous and the pricing is reasonable. The prices are cheaper than most of the Chinese restaurants I've been to in Sacramento. My favorite dish is the Spicy Crispy Chicken. It is not too spicy and the chicken is crispy. The service is just as good as the food, but the ambiance could be better. read more

Give this place A for effort...the presentation of the food was definitely impressive and the staff was nice...the food....HAD NO FLAVOR!!!and it wasn't just one dish it was every dish I definitely been fooled coming in here...jade garden was closed so I gave this place a try ..well we tried it and that's all it will get from my family...we ordered the spicy fried ribs...with a whole bag of peanuts and about 16 chopped up Serrano chillis...NO FLAVOR .. the orange chicken looked promising but nope fooled NO FLAVOR! the spicy sweet chili wings you get fried naked wings with a bowl of sweet chili sauce..the crab wontons..looked good tasted ok but still lacking the sauce was trash...then the chowmein was a joke as well no flavor.. everything looked good but everything HAD NO FLAVOR... TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE...the place is nice and up to date but other than that I wasted a good amount of money for food I did not eat... read more

Finally had a chance to try this place for lunch. Place was spacious and clean. Servers were very attentive and pleasant, our waters were refilled constantly without asking. The food was amazing! The green bean beef was soo good, very tasty and not oily at all. General Tso's chicken was perfectly cooked, sweet and tangy yet still crunchy . The pork ribs was super tasty. The fish was the highlight of the day. It came out steaming hot and it was crispy and very flavorful. Best fish I've had in awhile. Can't wait to come back to try their other dishes! read more

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Spicy Temptation is a solid win for the area. So happy we finally have a legit Chinese spot close by. It's right next to Pho Momma I always get the fried chicken with chili peppers. Even when you ask for mild it still leaves a nice kick in your mouth. My girlfriend is all about their intestine dry pot. Both dishes are packed with flavor and feel super authentic. No more long drives into Sac just to get decent Sichuan food. Honestly it is almost just as good as Spicy Dragon. read more

House Fried Rice is the best, I tried mostly half of their menu, everything single one of them is delicious. Love the Eggplant with the garlic sauce. Staffs nice and friendly, ambiance was nice, clean, quite. Definitely come back! read more

The food is delicious and served in generous portions. The restaurant is clean, the sever is friendly, and our dish arrived quicker than expected. We enjoyed Mao Shei Won, Crispy Pork Rib, Braised Eggplant with String Bean, Boiled Pork Intestines in Hot Sauce, and Rice Cake with Brown Sugar as dessert. I would come again and try different dishes next time. read more

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We decided to try this place on a whim since we pass by it diving to our gym all the time. We ordered pork fried rice, pork chow mien, general Tao chicken, and Mongolian beef. 2 adults and one very hungry teenager ate and we had enough for left overs for all of us the next day. The food was the best Chinese food I've had in a while and definitely the best tasting in the area. Portions were generous, staff was super friendly, place was clean... what more could you ask for? We're already ordering again since my son requested it for his birthday dinner. This is now our go to for Chinese. read more

The servers were not very attentive and had to flagged down several times. The spicy fried intestines were flavorful and I would order again. However, the beef roll had cold meat in it and its wrap was not flaky and crispy enough for my tastes. Dumpling Yo makes a better one. The restaurant was much cleaner than the previous tenants. Needs sriracha too. I would probably come back and try some other dishes. read more

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I ordered the walnut shrimp, chow mien and pork ribs. Dishes were pretty bland, not spicy at all.

New restaurant in the Rancho Cordova area. Right next to Pho Momma. It was a really nice and clean restaurant. The waiter and overall service was great. The staff even came at the end to ask about the feed and asked for feedback! The food was great. We ordered two noodle dishes and were impressed by the portion and noodle texture. We were even surprised with a nice cake and fruit platter at the end. Such a thoughtful and kind staff! I would highly recommend coming back here. Their menu is pretty big and has something for everyone! read more

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casual mom and pop Chinese restaurant. We only ordered two rice noodle soups because we were a party of two. The portions are huge and come piping hot. Each bowl of noodle soup comes with plenty of protein and vegetables. The soup flavor is very authentic and similar to 10 seconds Yunan rice noodle. At the end, the staff asked how we liked how food and if there was any feedback we had, which we appreciated. To top it all off, they gave us complimentary coconut cake and fruit can't wait to come back to try their other main dishes. read more

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Very delicious Chinese food. One of my favorite place to go. Pork belly was definitely hit the spot read more

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Food was delicious. Came out hot and fresh. The Mongolian beef was vert tender and flavorful. Service was good too. read more

Spicy Temptation is exactly what you hope for in a great Chinese spot, comforting classics done right and a few chef specialties that make it worth branching out. The chow mein is perfectly cooked, chewy noodles, smoky flavor, and loaded with fresh veggies. The potstickers are crisp on the outside, juicy inside, and just addictive. All the usual favorites are here, but don't skip the chef specialties, they're where the kitchen really shines with bolder flavors and sauces that taste like they've been perfected over time. Everything feels fresh, hot, and made with care. Whether you're grabbing takeout or sitting down for a casual meal, Spicy Temptation hits that sweet spot of familiar and exciting. It's the kind of place that quickly becomes a go-to. read more

What a hidden gem in the Rancho Cordova area! If you're craving for authentic Sichuan spicy food this is a must-try! Highly recommend the sautéed lamb with pepper. It was my favorite dish, tender, flavorful, and with the right amount of spicy. The service was warm and attentive. We already recommended this place to a lot of friends. Will definitely come back again. read more

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We ordered from here for our work lunch meeting. The food was fresh and delicious. The staff were very friendly and they had the food ready on time. I returned with my own family a different day and again received the same experience. read more

This rating is just for the food. I liked the noodle soups as the soups I've tried were lovely and the portion size was very generous. The wontons in chili oil were whatever as the taste was very generic and there was nothing special about the chili oil for this dish. The shredded chicken was meh. Overall, I like it enough and will be back to try their other options. read more

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Stopped in for the first time after visiting a nearby store. One of the women I was with was craving Chinese food so I found this gem through Yelp. I love how I can depend on Yelp for legit reviews. It was about 7pm on a Friday and we walked in to only a few people in the restaurant, so were seated immediately. It was quiet, clean and the server was nice. Promptly took our drink order. It was not long before he was back for our food order: Kongpao chicken, sweet and sour pork, Mongolian beef, chow mein, fried rice, orange chicken and pot stickers. I didn't stay the entire time so I ordered fried rice and orange chicken to go. Most of the food arrived, however, before I got my to-go order. It was all really good. Not greasy, fresh, crunchy and soft at the same time. The flavors were subtle and such a perfect contrast to the blanched veggies and crispy outside. My favorite was definitely the sesame chicken. It was hot as it had just come out, crunchy texture on the outside and soft on the inside.. like a better version of orange chicken. The Mongolian beef was also great. It wasn't overpowered by onions as it tends to be at other Chinese restaurants. Great balance between the protein and veggies. Was only there once but a great first impression of the food. Will definitely be back. read more

Spicy Temptation - H01. Kongpao Chicken - really good - Chinese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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