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.

In a strip mall plaza. Free parking is nice and restaurants is pretty spacious. Private room…read moreavailable for larger parties if needed. Food is pretty authentic if you're looking for chong Qing style dishes. I recommend the Chong Qing chicken with bone in.

Stopped in here this last weekend with some friends for dinner. We got there around 4:30 and it…read morewasn't too busy yet. That changed significantly in the next hour as there was a line out the door. Parking is at a premium and you may have to walk a little bit to get to the restaurant. Ordered the shrimp, fried rice and sweet and sour pork. I always have used fried rice as a good gauge of authenticity. The shrimp fried rice did not disappoint. Huge servings of shrimp and it was cooked without soy sauce being added so you could add it to taste. The sweet-and-sour pork was a generous portion, and I had a side of rice with it. It was flavorful and sweet and the pork was not overcooked. Great job. Also got an order of honey walnut shrimp. Generous sized prawns were used and they were delicious. I would recommend this for someone looking for an authentic Chinese experience

I chose this place to gather with friends today. Although it's called a Sichuan cuisine restaurant,…read moreit actually incorporates many elements of Hunan cuisine. Environment: The setting is very nice, with large tables and relatively comfortable seating for everyone. It's clean and hygienic. ‍ Service: The staff has a great attitude. They offer dining suggestions, introduce dishes, and provide advice on pairings and other details. Taste: I only took photos of a few dishes. The "Spicy Beef Trio" includes beef tripe, beef tongue, and beef aorta--by the way, the "aorta" here isn't the throat, but the aortic blood vessel of the cow. The flavor doesn't have the traditional Sichuan aroma, and since the three main ingredients are all foods with dense fiber, they don't easily absorb the seasoning. Clay Pot Tofu: This dish features salted egg yolk flavor, though the taste isn't too strong. I'd suggest steaming the egg yolks beforehand--reheating each ingredient can double its aroma. Signature Fried Rice: Packed with ingredients, with distinct grains. It's a fairly decent dish. As the foremost of the Eight Great Culinary Traditions of China, Sichuan cuisine originated because China's vast territory made it difficult to preserve many spices and ingredients. The use of heavy oil, heavy salt, and bold flavors was actually a way to mask certain imperfections to some extent. The cuisine is characterized by its numbing, spicy, and bold flavors. The sensation of spiciness doesn't travel through the same pathways as other tastes--it's actually a form of pain, which is why younger people tend to enjoy it.

Love it here! Portions are decently sized. Food is tasty. Service is decent…read more We always get the spicy dry pot. Depending on how many people I'm with, we'll add other dishes like mapo tofu, chongqing chicken, marinated cucumbers, etc.

Ordered on Doordash to pick up. Friendly service. The man up front saw how hot the tray was and…read moreoffered a cloth shopping bag so I can carry it out into my car easier, I thought that was very thoughtful of him. 1) House Special Szechuan Fish - You get to pick 1 veggie and 1 other item. This is their signature spicy fish pot with lotus root and fish tofu, medium spicy and medium numbing. Really really addicting, they had a lunch special ($51) and it still came in a huge family style tray. This fed me for 3 days. 2) Szechuan Popcorn chicken - Nothing special about it, I found their Salt Pepper Chicken to be more flavorful. I end up combining them when I got home. 3) Salt Pepper Chicken - this chicken had more flavor than the other chicken dish. If I wanted chicken next time, I'll get this one over the other. I will definitely come back for the House Special Szechuan Fish but I will probably not reorder the chicken dishes and try other dishes.

Authentic Chinese szechuan food in bellevue. If you're here just for the taste, 5 stars…read more Ambiance and service is average. But their food makes up for it! Very delicious. Quality is great and they are generous in quantity.

It's been a year and this place still is really good! The cumin lamb, crispy swai fillet, and stir…read morefried vegetable (pea sprout) was delicious and so flavorful. This place does not joke around with spice so make sure you're prepared!

Bit of a late review, but swung by Jiang Nan for Seattle Restaurant Week with a same day…read morereservation at 6:30 PM. The Bravern does have its own underground lot that the restaurant will validate parking for and I'd say you can definitely walk in on a weekday no problem. The restaurant did seem extremely short staffed with service being extremely slow. We ended up taking more than 2 hours for dinner just because the amount of time it took to place our orders and wait for our food. Overall, the menu is a mix of American style Chinese food and some more traditional dishes. Most of the dishes were made well advance, but you can really tell. The Peking duck was insanely dry and the braised pork belly also wasn't braised quite long enough. The sweet and sour chicken wasn't super crunchy, but the flavor was solid; though I will say, the blueberries were just warmed blueberries on the plate and didn't add anything. The mushroom truffle fried rice was pretty delicious though as was the complimentary soup with the restaurant week set. TLDR food is a bit expensive with some standouts, but generally slightly subpar. Service is insanely slow.

Fancy decorating and pricy food…read more They have very fancy way of presenting food but taste not higher than the expectation. Hope they could be more on the ground of food flavoring.

I hate to make sub par reviews, especially when it's a family owned business. Now I don't know if…read morethis is family owned and operated, but I do feel I must review when things need change. The food here needs change. The chef or cooks need to change. I don't know what the root issue is, but the cuisine served here is not good. In fact, I tasted some strange combination of blandness and sodium at the same time. Maybe I was tasting the seasoning. Perhaps MSG. I have no idea. But I do know this, it was not good. Next time I want szechuan, I'm going to a place that is packed and has a long wait time.

This is probably one of the best places I've ever had shrimp fried rice. It's my go to order and it…read morealways hits. The rice is fluffy. The shrimp is good. There's no tails on the shrimp which is a mess for me and the staff is friendly. I particularly like the ambience and setting. Places well kept and clean and the staff is friendly too. I typically get my order to go so it's a quick wait when I order inside the restaurant for my shrimp. Fried rice and the staff is absolutely amazing. very nice. I continue to go here and I recommend you check it out as well.

The cumin lamb was very flavorful! Also enjoyed the sweet & sour dumplings, Szechwan cold noodles,…read moreand Szechwan spicy pork intestines. Our server was very kind and friendly! Food was served quickly. We will be back to try some of the live selections :)

Great service, plenty of seating, good portions, great flavors. I was actually pleasantly surprised…read moreby the chow mein and the favorite was definitely the cumin beef. Salt and pepper shrimp was also a great pick and the hot and sour soup was decent. Great place to drink tea and catch up with friends!

I come here about once a month but my experience yesterday just proves why this is such a great…read moreplace. I came in with about 45 min before we had to be somewhere else which is usually a decent amount of time. It was a little busy so it took about 20 minutes before we were seated and my boyfriend's bowl came out. I noticed that my number was called but when we went up my bowl was not there. We asked the guy in the window if it was there or just a mistake and he said he had put it out and asked to see our receipt with the bowl number. He looked at our receipt and then went around the entire restaurant and found my bowl and the person who took it! (It was an accident, still frustrating). He told us that I could remake my bowl at no extra cost, but by that point we didn't have enough time to wait for it to cook and eat. They refunded us and brought over an extra side of oranges and gave us three drinks for free, which is extremely generous considering it was not their fault at all. I was bummed by not getting my meal but very grateful that they cared enough about my experience that they wanted to make up for a mistake that they didn't make. Now I'll have to come back again to get my bowl! TLDR: my bowl was taken by another costumer but I didn't have time for it to be remade so they gave me extra sides and free drinks **please don't take advantage of them, they WILL check your receipt and find your bowl

My friends and I went here and the service was quick and easy…read more The selection of food was decent, I just wish there was more variety like the other stores that have popped up. This store, however, serves fruits and has ice cream provided to you by the staff. In addition, they share the spot with a drink spot that you can order from as well. The spot is pretty so expect to wait for a big table. Thankfully there's a parking lot that's spacious.

The braised beef noodle soup here is amazing. The beef is incredibly tender, the noodles are…read moreperfectly cooked and pick up soup well, and the soup is rich and comforting. It is a little on the salty side, though. They also have a few vegetarian options, and my lunch buddy had the vegetarian 99 noodle with fried tofu and really enjoyed it. The scallion pancakes here are flaky perfection, and the cucumber salad is a fresh, garlicky, great choice for a starter. Service here is excellent whether you speak Mandarin or not. Highly recommend!

Noodle Nine delivers a genuinely authentic dining experience that feels like stepping into a slice…read moreof everyday Asia rather than a polished, commercialized version of it. From the moment you walk in, the cultural atmosphere stands out--many of the patrons are Asian, and on my visit, a few were even dressed in traditional garments, which added a vibrant, lived-in feel to the space. It's the kind of detail you can't manufacture, and it speaks volumes about the restaurant's credibility within the community. The interior itself is fairly average--nothing particularly modern or upscale--but it doesn't detract from the experience. If anything, it keeps the focus where it belongs: on the food. Service was a bit of a mixed bag. There were only two servers handling the floor, and they were clearly stretched thin. Ordering is done digitally, which helps streamline things, but you can still feel the strain during peak times. That said, the food started arriving quickly--our tofu noodle dish came out almost immediately, while the beef dish lagged behind a bit. Presentation leans traditional in a charming way. The plates and chopsticks have that classic, no-frills aesthetic that complements the overall vibe of the restaurant. Now, let's talk about the food. First, a word of caution: spice levels here are no joke. If you're sensitive to heat, you'll want to dial it down. But if you can handle it, the flavors are absolutely worth it--rich, bold, and deeply satisfying. The tofu was exceptionally soft, almost silky, and clearly freshly prepared. The noodles matched that texture perfectly--tender, well-cooked, and comforting. Pricing is another strong point. For the quality and portion sizes, it's very reasonable, making it an easy spot to revisit without hesitation. Overall, Nine Noodles is a great pick if you're looking for authentic flavors, a culturally immersive atmosphere, and solid value. It's not about fancy decor or polished service--it's about good, honest food. I'd definitely come back.

We first went to the 老四川 in Seattle before our son was born. He'll be 36 years old this year, so…read moreyes he's a horse. I had lived in Beijing for 8 years and spoke pretty good mandarin for a 老外 so I ordered for us. Our waitress, one of two sisters who ran the place, I call her 陈大姐, said to me, Wow, you can speak Chinese! You must be very smart! I replied, You must be very smart. You can speak Chinese! At first she didn't know what to say but then laughed. It was the beginning of a lovely relationship. However since the pandemic we had not been back. Perhaps yesterday we were in the spirit of celebrating the Spring Festival. We decided to go there. What a great choice! 陈大姐 by coincidence was working. She retired years ago. (Her sister opened another 老四川 in Bellevue but unfortunately has since passed away.) 陈大姐 immediately recognized us. She remembered our son and other family members who often joined us there. It felt like old friends getting together again. Unfortunately my wife and I were the only ones in our little group. It's better to have more people so you can order more dishes. We only got 4 dishes, 宫保鱼， 椒盐虾，干煸四季豆， 夫妻肺片。Gong bao fish, salt and pepper shrimp, green beans and "husband and wife lung strips"! Actually that's a beef and tendon appetizer. Everything tasted just like we remember. Well, the fish dish was wetter than before but still tasty. Flavors are authentic but a little toned down from the Sichuan food in China and in a few other local restaurants. The main flavor of Sichuan cuisine is 麻辣 or spicy numbing. It's not really so hot as it is numbing. Your lips tingle. Most people who didn't grow up with this aren't big fans. Their 水煮肉 or 水煮鱼 comes pretty close though. Leftovers with either of those and leftover rice plus whatever make the very best 烩饭, huifan! Just boil it. We arrived there early and there were just a few other customers eating. And they left soon after. So it was just us and a steady stream of delivery drivers coming in to pick up food to go. I would consider ordering on line like that but this food doesn't hold up well over the distance to our home. Although the interior had been remodeled since our last visit, the decor is fairly stark. Combine that with the location in a strip mall on the corner of Jackson and 12th, which has seen better days, ambience isn't a real draw. However if what you want is a very good meal at reasonable prices then you should go to the Sichuanese Cuisine restaurant in Seattle. (I prefer it to the one in Bellevue.) Too bad you probably won't get to meet 陈大姐。Now that we know the food is still great, we will return.

This was a good order sojourn experience might be better. Ordered pa cake, dumplings, and walnut…read moreshrimp. First they are fast and the walnet shrimp was devoured it was so good. They prices are priced well. Remember everything is al a cart, you pay extra for rice. That's fine. The pancake was inedible it had no flavor and was very (very) dry. The dumplings needed soy which I didnt get (bad on me) and the dipping sauce all heat no chili flavor. I have had better frozen dumplings which made me sad. Will try one of the other amazing Chinese places in downtown Seattle.