Jin Jiang is the kind of authentic Szechuan that is hard to find yet incredibly rewarding. You get…read morea bevy of usual dishes expertly prepared alongside what they call "adventurous dishes" which is the genuine Chinese cuisine which tends to scare off white people. Those adventurous dishes are what make this gem so amazing. Trust me when I say your taste buds will thank you for taking the path less traveled. If you check out the included photo you'll see a wide assortment of flavors on display, from spicy dumplings swimming in delicious hot oil to aromatic spicy crab, which was a surprise hit. Yes, there are spicy dishes a plenty at this place, but you'll also find plates suitable for milder tongues as well. The entire menu is packed with delicious food which will satisfy just about anyone in your group. Indoor dining isn't happening these days, but during my previous visits to Jin Jiang I always found the service to be friendly and attentive while the atmosphere was quite comfortable. Seriously, this is the kind of rare find (outside of your local Chinatown) that I want to support through these tough times because I love restaurants that work hard to expand the Chinese cuisine experience beyond the same boring stuff that has sadly become synonymous with takeaway. Give them a try if you're looking for something different. They just might become your new favorite Chinese.

From the owner: We make the nice and delicious traditional Chinese food for all customers! We do Hot Pot, dry hot…read morepot,grilled fish and all spice Szechuan cuisine, We are new management with same chef! Look forward to your coming

Great food & great service. We ended up going to Sichuan Kitchen in Manchester Chinatown and…read moreenjoyed it a lot. We had the Singapore Rice Noodles, Orange Chicken & Wonton soups. Excellent!!

Really good, tried a variety of dishes and I have to say every dish looked mouth watering and…read moretasted splendid. I would not notice this restaurant or given it a try, if my friends had not recommended it. Schezuan kitchen is truly an authentic restaurant, and you really need to appreciate spice to truly enjoy your food here. The food can be hot, but not ever whelming. I tried the emperors chicken, and the special fish dish, and it really brought something new to my spice palette, coupled with plain jasmine rice and chinese vegetables, and a bottle of chinese beer, really brought this meal home. Like the motherland home. It is not expensive, in fact quite value for money, and it is definitely a no nonsense restaurant, it is the food that matters. I would come here again for some whole hearty authentic chinese food.

Absolutely phenomenal food. My husband is Cantonese and he loved it. Except for the ribs…read moreeverything was out of this world.

All dishes lovely and with reasonable prices to match too!…read more To fuss walk in and decent drinks selection as well!

The sweet and sour chicken is immaculate! It seems like a "simple" dish to order but it truly is…read morethe best I've ever had! The potstickers were very good - not spicy at all, even with the chili oil. The spare ribs and chicken fried rice were just okay. Worth getting if you're really in the mood for it, otherwise I'd skip it. Service was fast and friendly! Beware that they may not have your reservation on file if you book through google. Also they only supply chopsticks - so practice up before dining here! (:

Listen, if you don't know what putting your mouth through a paper shredder feels like, try the…read moreSichuan pork in chilli at Barshu. Barshu has been serving what I can only imagine is authentic Sichuan fodder, (for surely you couldn't make this stuff up) for a good 20 years. It sits a stone's throw from Chinatown, north of Shaftesbury and it's worth the short detour from the mainly Cantonese Gerrard St and its environs. Intimate and intricate, the space and the wooden carvings that adorn it. It gives a sense that the proprietors want to give you a flavour of their beloved Sichuan culture as well as their food. And they don't hold back. There's no catering for those of a nervous culinary disposition here. The menu is unfathomably and reassuringly long. If you will make use of every part of your animal, that's will happen. Pig's feet stand next to Pig's ears who listen intently to intestines as they growl that nobody is being brave enough to eat them. Sichuan pepper and chilli feature heavily in many dishes. Two things I can confirm. The pork is most definitely in chilli. And the Dandan noodles are most definitely, as described, legendary. I spent the weekend trying and failing to create the same unctuous loveliness that arrived in a bowl in front of me. A more comforting, yet powerful concoction it would be hard to produce and for under a tenner, an absolute bargain. The noodles are fresh, soft, chewy. We could be in italy were the noodles not smothered in a minced pork and sesame paste concoction that adds to the velvetiness. Smoother than the cream in a Twinkie, word up. the Pork in Chilli came on a plate they snaffled from Wimbledon ladies champ Iga Swiatek once she'd finished brandishing it in celebration. In amongst a million dried chillies which have been fried with Sichuan pepper, you'll find hard nuggets of pork. They have been incinerated and infused with the flavours of the chillies and pepper that engulfs them. To eat a nugget is to be met with an initial pleasant fragrantness followed by a mouth who's only means of protest is to find another one and do it all over again. The treasure hunt through the chillies is fun. Just when you think you've picked every last nugget, a little rustling around reveals another, and another, and another. By the time your mouth can take no more, it's numb and that means you can start on the chillies. It's a mission but it's worth it. Rather like a Dostoyevsky book, I'm not sure anyone's actually finished one of these but everyone declares their love for it nonethelessless. You might describe it as a statement dish, were your mouth able to make any statement at all. Don't panic. The sensation dies down after about 20 minutes alongside two or three beers which the house are happy to bring you quickly. If that doesn't quench the flames, Shaftesbury Ave has a handily placed Fire station. After the madness you are then left with a very pleasant feeling. One that says you've been out, eaten something bold, interesting, mad. And you're ready for action. Step back out into the Soho night and go get some. there's plenty around and if you've dined at Barshu, you are well primed to crack on.

Did take out on a vacation to London since it looked like the best Chinese restaurant in walking…read moredistance from my hotel and was looking to eat in one night. Ordered: Hot and Sour Soup - good version, not too thick, not too acidic. Szechuan chicken wings - floured, fried and covered in a hot and sweet chili sauce - excellent Grandma's Fried Chicken - mild hacked chicken stir fry; be careful of the bones. Good but not extraordinary. Pork threads in garlic shoots - very good Szechuan dish with an somewhat hot sauce that went well over the rice. Egg fried rice - bland but was a fine base for the sauced dishes. Food was exactly what I was looking for and very good. Front of house had a bit of a problem with my American accent.

Just walking in here the smells had me believing it was going to be a great meal…read more The menu had an impressive list of authentic Sichuan fare, including the "numbing" spicy dishes so sought after. Everything at every table looked delicious, and the portions were generous but not over the top. We had the egg and seaweed soup -- good but wouldn't order again as the seaweed was very large and difficult to eat and a bit overpowering. The twice-cooked pork was great. A bit on the salty side and not as spicy as I anticipated, but full of flavor. We also ordered their version of kung-pow chicken, which was different than what I'm accustomed to and preferable. Good chunks of chicken, roasted peanuts and a tangy sauce. Be warned that like a lot of places here any rice will cost you extra, you won't just get white rice with your meal. Would definitely return here and try more if only I lived in London!

Ordered the Fish Filet in Sizzling Chili Oil to go. It wasn't the typical 水煮鱼 that we were…read moreexpecting. The spice level was low and didn't have the typical spice kick that Chong Qing style food has (麻辣 was missing). The oil didn't taste fresh and the fish was quite floured. Will give this place another try before writing it off, but this experience didn't feel authentic. :(

Happened to see this place walking around and decided to check it out. Their specialty is Sichuan…read morehot pot and they also have a lot of Sichuan dishes on the menu. The decor is dated but you won't come here for ambience. It's basic and the staff are nice but once again do what is necessary to get you fed and out. It's not really cheap place but maybe that is just me and locals might think it's reasonable. I had the braised beef in chili oil one of my favourite Sichuan dishes and it was nice. Not as spicy as I like it but food flavour. The salad of cucumber and the spinach with peanuts were fabulous and I enjoyed my meal. Service was ok and the Asian staff were not very engaging or forthcoming with recommendations. Maybe it's a language thing but I am not sure. It's about £10-25 per person depending on what you eat. The hot pot was for a minimum of 2 people and about £22 per person without drinks. I liked the food here and would come back again for Sichuan food. The flavour is food and the ingredients were fresh.

We ordered both Double Cooked Pork and Ma Po Tofu, and found both to be very good versions of the…read moredishes. When asking for spicy they did deliver respectably spicy food, there was plenty of sichuan peppercorn, and the mapo tofu was appropriately soft. If you're looking for solid authentic sichuan in Cambridge, I'd definitely recommend Seven Days.

Food, ambiance, and service are great. I had the sea bass and the eggplant with green beans. Food…read morecame out quickly and was excellent so much so that I went two evenings in a row and repeated the order.

We had a tasty meal here although some dishes were better than others…read more The shredded cuttlefish were actually deep fried pieces of battered cuttlefish tossed with lightly sautéed onions. It came with loads of dried chilies and Sichuan peppercorns too lending the dish a lovely mixture of flavours and textures. Morning glory stir fry was a nice side veg. Nothing out of the ordinary here. We also got the dry pot chicken and chillis I liked this least of all. It was a stew like dish that didn't quite work for me. Overall, a decent meal. I'd come back and try some other dishes!

Here's one of the most authentic Chinese restaurants you will find in London serving…read moremainland-Chinese food. Having been here 3 times I can confirm that it serves consistently good quality food in big portions albeit with poor service which is typical of Chinese establishments.  Their Szechuan dishes such as the Dan Dan noodles are spicy with a pleasant "kick" rather than overpowering chilli. The barbecue skewers are good value with well seasoned meat, the Cola chicken wings were perfectly glazed and gently sweet and succulent. The steamed fish is big and ideal for sharing.  Unfortunately you may find that sometimes certain food items may not be available to order e.g. one time BBQ skewers were not available and another time the handmade foods were unattainable, but this is a good indicator that the food is freshly made and dependent on individual chefs and/or cooking methods. So whilst the seating maybe a little cramped, the decor basic and the service a little reluctant, My Old Place is a satisfying choice and certainly a favourite amongst Chinese folk in London who are "in the know".

CHINA MODERN! Wonderful lunch! Photo is vegetarian dom sum sharing basket. Hubby had more western…read moredish, i had hard core Chinese, they rocked both. MORNING GLORY SHOOTS! Wonderful service and pretty restaurant.

First of all the name of the restaurant has changed to China Modern. Since I found it on Yelp as…read moreShanghai Modern it was difficult to find. I called the restaurant to make sure they offered Peking Duck which they confirmed. When my order of Peking Duck came it was not good. The duck seemed like it was made then frozen then steamed or microwaved. The skin was loose and floppy not at all crispy. I didn't order Crispy Duck but Peking Duck is not supposed to come with loose and floppy skin. I complained and sent it back. I just ended up ordering cha shu bao instead. My husband ordered a Mapu Tofu. The food tasted fine but we both ended up needing a toilet before too long.

Worth a shot! Sorry for not having photos, but this is your classic Sichaun/Asian style food so…read morejust think of the last time you had solid Chinese style food and that's what this looks like. And not your cheap quick take out Chinese food, a step up. NOTE - we dined in, but probably great for take out/delivery as well. Good flavor, opportunity for lots of spice and mala, which we love. We stuck to the classics - Won Ton Soup, spicy green beans, Kung Bao chicken & steamed white rice. Hot tea to start! Soup was the best piece, chicken could've been a little more flavorful but it was solid and I'd order again. The staff was attentive and easygoing. We walked in at 7:45pm on a Friday night, no reservation and we got a table, but it was busy the whole time we were there! Good vibes! This is not a place to travel around for but if you're nearby and are craving soup, hot tea, or a warm and tasty meal this will work! I paid $75 USD or £56 pounds for dinner for 2.

Found the flavors of the wood ear mushroom and Dan Dan noodles extremely bland and not authentic…read more The Sichuan roast duck was more authentic and extremely mala (I thought it was too mala, but my friend disagreed.) May have been a one off, as the staff were kind enough to seat us ~45 minutes before close