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Grab a meal here with my friends, and there was street parking in a small parking lot in the back. The food was delicious and spicy. We grabbed a few items to share across eight people, and it was more than enough. We definitely had to request for more water, but it wasn't mind numbingly spicy and could still taste the flavor of the food. Love that they have beer towers to share. When we went, it was an evening on a Sunday night so it wasn't that full, but it was a warm night so the doors were open.
Yum! We were actually on our way to another sichuan food restaurant close by and drove by this place and decided to give it a shot. I'm so glad we did! Most of the food here is delicious and authentic, and it definitely has more of a homey feel. We got the mapo tofu (delicious), wonton in chilli oil (delicious), golden corn (basically deep fried corn with salted egg) was the surprising standout, and deep fried intestines/ offal was good too. The happy chicken was a tad on the dry side, will skip. The pork belly dish was good too and a nice respite from the stinging heat of all the dishes. Don't get me wrong, the spice was strong, but in a good way. Ordering is done via QR code and service was quick. Great option for a quick meal!
Came here because we wanted to eat Sichuan food! I had read a couple of reviews here before we came and overall, the consensus was that the dishes here are really salty, and I agree. Although salty, the flavors were pretty good and the service was quick. Chong Qing Fried Chicken - My husband loved this dish although I thought it was very salty. The spicy and numbing of the peppers infused with the chicken which was great. The chicken stayed nice and crispy the whole time. Stir Fried Beef - Pretty standard dish, but again, too salty. Not much to report about but the flavors were great, just too much salt. Overall, my experience here would have been great, but the salt was just too much. I probably wouldn't come back again.
Since I no longer truly reside in the 626 on a permanent basis, my search for new Asian restaurants puts me in many areas to find the latest delicious food venues, and Xiang La Hui is one of them. This place is not for the faint of heart, if you're afraid of spicy food. However, if you're adventurous and like a little kick to your dishes , this is the place to be. I did ask for my kung pao chicken to be less spicy, but I ordered the Dan Dan noodles to be regular spicy, and it was quite delicious. The noodles had the requisite springiness in its bite. The Jamaican lady sitting at the next tables shared a spicy Tin Foil pork rib with me, it was also delicious. She also recommended the Happy Chicken dish. Finding out the best dishes is easy, if you manage to talk to the regular customers. Generally, it's really hard to find people like me who occasionally like to adventure out for spicy food, but this place hits the spot when you have a dried chili craving. It's a good restaurant to bring your good friends, there are several large round tables available, several rectangular tables with booth seats or chairs, and the portions are very good for sharing. There is parking lot located at the back of the restaurant, and also some limited street parking. In the dining area, there's a mounted television showing you the chefs who are cooking Szechuan dishes, twirling around the red dried chilis in the wok pan, dishing out the food, and you see people enjoying and eating the food, great entertainment if you're eating by yourself. Do check out this restaurant when a craving for delicious spicy food comes upon you, this place won't disappoint you!
This was our first food stop during our visit in Los Angeles! My boyfriend suggested this restaurant since he previously visited with his family and enjoyed the food here! Once we came in, we were seated right away since there wasn't a line of people. We were able to scan a QR code to view the menu and place our order. We ordered three dishes: Toothpick Lamb, Mapo Tofu, and the Wonton with Chili Oil. Rice was not included, so we had to get that ordered as well. The food took a little longer than I would have liked since we were so hungry. Also, we were on a time crunch for a reservation later in the afternoon. The food was great! Served fresh and hot. I LOVED the Toothpick Lamb, even though over time my mouth was getting numb from the spice, but it was so good. I would definitely order that again! I love Mapo Tofu, but this particular one was spicier than I would have liked. Still enjoyed it though. The Wonton with Chili Oil was good, nothing special about it. The three dishes was a lot for the two of us, but we managed to finish it all without taking any leftovers. We got here a little after 1PM and was able to grab street parking right across the restaurant. The street is pretty busy, so it was a bit intimidating getting in and out of the parking spot.
I ordered the Sichuan boiled fish and stir-fried green beans, and wow, what an experience. The boiled fish was really good. It had that signature numbing sensation from the Sichuan peppercorns and was incredibly fragrant with all those aromatics floating on top. The spice level was definitely there, but it was tolerable, not one of those dishes where you can't taste anything except pain. You could actually enjoy the flavors while getting that nice tingle on your tongue. The stir-fried green beans, these were the real star for me. They came out hot and perfectly fried with this blistered exterior. The garlic and ginger flavor was such an amazing combination, really punchy and aromatic. Honestly, I could eat a whole plate of just these beans. One thing to note, rice is an add-on here, not automatically included, so keep that in mind when you're ordering. The service was fast, really efficient. I came during weekday lunch time and there was no waiting at all, which was great. Just sat down and the food came out quickly. Price-wise, it's on the higher side It's worth it when you're really craving authentic Sichuan flavors. Sometimes you just need that numbing spice fix, and this place delivers. Would definitely come back, especially on a weekday when it's not crowded. street parking*
Excellent Hunanese food! I'm from Changsha province and the food is very authentic. We had the chili fish head and it's one of the best ones I've had in the U.S. Free parking available. Very convenient!
Food 4.1/5 Service 4.5/5 Value 4.2/5 Overall a great experience of a well rated Sichuan restaurant. The service was extremely quick and food came out piping hot! There was ample parking on the street when I went Sliced beef (cold dish): a favorite dish of mine, and the way this restaurant did not disappoint. The chili sauce was amazing and the beef was super tender. There are quite a few pieces with fat, which I personally love but I know can turn off some people. Strongly recommend Green Beans - Overall well stir fried but slightly salty for me Wok fried dry pot - This dish was a bit confusing for me. The meat was a little bit chewy, but I really liked the flavor and watercrest. I think the dish can be more cohesive and a different cut of meat would be preferred. Chong qing chicken - A great dish! The chicken was really crispy and quite flavorful. Would strongly recommend and would typically get the lamb, but the friend I was eating with didn't like lamb. A great replacement!
there's a big free parking lot close by. the place is clean and tidy. service was snappy and you order your food through QR code on the table. my signal was bad inside but they have wifi posted on the wall. ambience is fairly casual and there's often a nice flow of diners in this place. the food order: - fried tofu + veggies tasted fresh was a nice side dish to contrast the spicier dishes - the grilled fish w/ pickled veggies was great. i prefer the green peppercorn to red these days and this one was a bit heavier on the acidity (which i love). - tinfoil pork ribs were very good. the meat was moist but with good chew. heavy on the chilies, peppercorn, garlic and cilantro. for me it had the perfect spiciness--any more and it would've been too challenging. will def come back.
Taste amazing friendly staffs Service is nice Esp when you craving the spicy food in Chongqing
tl;dr even the stellar toothpick lamb and string beans can't protect against the duller menu items or the eyebrow-raising sanitary rating Chengdu Taste and Sichuan Impression set the bar for Alhambra's Sichuan scene, so, as a relative newcomer to Main St, Xiang La Hui had its work cut out for it. It carves out a niche, finding a balance between chicness and affordability, and its food is more seasoned and less spicy (Xiang La Hui loosely translates to "balanced fragrance and spice"). Larger-than-life photos of signature menu items decorate the tinted windows out front. Enter into a slightly walled-off waiting area, and a staff member will direct you toward an open table. An upholstered half-booth runs along the right wall, and a dedicated bar is in the far back. The interior leans heavily into accent lighting and modern finishes, from darkwood tables to birdcage-like lighting fixtures to textured wood panel walls. Contemporary Chinese pop alternates with 70s English hits. The restaurant always boasts a few large parties, but tops out at about 1/3 full. Between 2 visits, I've been treated to surprising hits and definite misses. Xiang La Hui's Toothpick Lamb was the best rendition I've had, sporting an excellently cumin-forward flavor with moderate mala and saltiness. The mala-centric Kung Fu Boiled Beef and Kung Fu Boiled Fish are perfect to pair with rice, but I wish that bowls and a non-slotted ladle were provided so I could sip the broth. Most notably, the mildly spicy and exquisitely salty Wok-Fried String Bean was possibly the best dish I've enjoyed, combining an uber-rich flavor with a satisfying crunch. On the other hand, the Cucumber in Garlic was mostly forgettable, not quite vinegary enough and not quite garlicy enough. The Chong Qing Fried Chicken, consisting of bite-sized breaded chicken nuggets, had an off-putting greasiness akin to KFC chicken skin (which, admittedly, my partner seemed to enjoy). Finally, the signature Happy Chicken (which nearly every table seemed to order) was too messy and cumbersome -- the hanging chicken pieces dripped grease directly onto the table, and the small bones interfered with easily indulging in the well-seasoned skin. Dishes were prepared quickly in the blink of an eye, and, while each seemed incredibly large, a decent chunk of the volume was dedicated to Sichuan peppercorns and other inedible spices. Everything was mild to moderately spicy; I had no trouble, but a few less experienced members of the party felt their mouths on fire. Across 4 dishes, my bill for both visits has hovered right around $100 (after tax and tip). Most unpalatably, Xiang La Hui has only a B health inspection rating, and, unsurprisingly, the floor and counter surfaces feel greasy and unclean to the touch. For this reason, I probably won't add Xiang La Hui to my Sichuan repertoire, even if the lamb and string beans were out of this world.
Great Szechuan spot in SGV. They have the ever elusive toothpick lamb that is hands down my favorite dish. Any Szechuan place I go to has to have this. Theirs is quite good with that mala flavor and quite a generous portion. They have a lot of other standards such as string beans mapo tofu and the stir fried pork. I will say I found quite a bit of the food on the salty side which is why I can't give them 5/5. Service was very attentive and the ordering was quite easy on the Asian app/website that's becoming more common. I personally like menus but it was easy to navigate and food came out extremely quickly!
Drove 30 miles to get here, not a bad place for Szechuan food. You can tell the oil they use is in house, they don't use those supermarket Hot Oil Packets that most restaurants do when making dry pot or boiling fish. We ordered the Roasted Fish, it didn't disappoint, however I do argue the portions of fish seemed little, wished there was more fish in the dish, but the flavors were not overwhelming, you can taste the different layers of spices in the oil they used, so not bad. For cold dishes we ordered garlic soy sauce eggplant, this was really good, and we also went for the cold cucumbers to balance it out, not bad. Our final dish was the House Mala Spicy Crab, very good, strongly recommend! Overall the service, waitress was really good, she took care of us, the interior space is very fitting, nice and quiet, only downside is probably parking but overall it's worth a drive for szechuanese food.
21 days ago
I get this place delivered from DoorDash and it tasted great! It's still pretty spicy if you get mild but it's worth it just have some yogurt nearby to aid with digestion Food is very flavorful portions are a good size and the rice was soft and warm read more
Please note, their current public health rating is a "C". But doesn't C just stand for Chinese? All jokes aside despite the low rating it is still one of the often visited place during lunch hour. It is a bit dead in the afternoon but if you are craving some Szechuan food, some extra spice to really excite you life and excite your wife. This is probably the place. We love their toothpick lamb as well as boil beef. Their level of spice is pre-set so fair warning. But the food is nonetheless delicious despite their rating. Their service is also top notch. They're very attentive and always fills the water before asking. We had to wait here because we were getting our car serviced and they were so nice letting us wait here despite it being a while. This is our new go to spot just for that Szechuan crave. Been here about 5 times now the last year and plan on coming back more! There is also a pretty clean bathroom for a restaurant and street parking. For to go, they also offer walking out to car which is so nice. read more
~ food: wok fried string bean: 7/10 overcooked but flavor is good sizzling eggplant: 8/10 yummy veggie dish but nothing special chicken with chili and pepper: 8/10 i'm not one for cold dishes but this was not bad- filling and tangy boiling fish with red chili pepper: 7/10 this was not numbing at all... spice is also pretty mild even though the color looks like it would be spicy. and i wish it came with cabbage like most places rather than bean sprouts ~ service: 5/10 server was at a different table on the phone the whole time. only came by to serve us food since we could order on the qr code ~ parking: street parking available read more
5 months ago
Grab a meal here with my friends, and there was street parking in a small parking lot in the back. The food was delicious and spicy. We grabbed a few items to share across eight people, and it was more than enough. We definitely had to request for more water, but it wasn't mind numbingly spicy and could still taste the flavor of the food. Love that they have beer towers to share. When we went, it was an evening on a Sunday night so it wasn't that full, but it was a warm night so the doors were open. read more
6 months ago
Yum! We were actually on our way to another sichuan food restaurant close by and drove by this place and decided to give it a shot. I'm so glad we did! Most of the food here is delicious and authentic, and it definitely has more of a homey feel. We got the mapo tofu (delicious), wonton in chilli oil (delicious), golden corn (basically deep fried corn with salted egg) was the surprising standout, and deep fried intestines/ offal was good too. The happy chicken was a tad on the dry side, will skip. The pork belly dish was good too and a nice respite from the stinging heat of all the dishes. Don't get me wrong, the spice was strong, but in a good way. Ordering is done via QR code and service was quick. Great option for a quick meal! read more
11 months ago
Came here because we wanted to eat Sichuan food! I had read a couple of reviews here before we came and overall, the consensus was that the dishes here are really salty, and I agree. Although salty, the flavors were pretty good and the service was quick. Chong Qing Fried Chicken - My husband loved this dish although I thought it was very salty. The spicy and numbing of the peppers infused with the chicken which was great. The chicken stayed nice and crispy the whole time. Stir Fried Beef - Pretty standard dish, but again, too salty. Not much to report about but the flavors were great, just too much salt. Overall, my experience here would have been great, but the salt was just too much. I probably wouldn't come back again. read more
8 months ago
Since I no longer truly reside in the 626 on a permanent basis, my search for new Asian restaurants puts me in many areas to find the latest delicious food venues, and Xiang La Hui is one of them. This place is not for the faint of heart, if you're afraid of spicy food. However, if you're adventurous and like a little kick to your dishes , this is the place to be. I did ask for my kung pao chicken to be less spicy, but I ordered the Dan Dan noodles to be regular spicy, and it was quite delicious. The noodles had the requisite springiness in its bite. The Jamaican lady sitting at the next tables shared a spicy Tin Foil pork rib with me, it was also delicious. She also recommended the Happy Chicken dish. Finding out the best dishes is easy, if you manage to talk to the regular customers. Generally, it's really hard to find people like me who occasionally like to adventure out for spicy food, but this place hits the spot when you have a dried chili craving. It's a good restaurant to bring your good friends, there are several large round tables available, several rectangular tables with booth seats or chairs, and the portions are very good for sharing. There is parking lot located at the back of the restaurant, and also some limited street parking. In the dining area, there's a mounted television showing you the chefs who are cooking Szechuan dishes, twirling around the red dried chilis in the wok pan, dishing out the food, and you see people enjoying and eating the food, great entertainment if you're eating by yourself. Do check out this restaurant when a craving for delicious spicy food comes upon you, this place won't disappoint you! read more
2 years ago
This was our first food stop during our visit in Los Angeles! My boyfriend suggested this restaurant since he previously visited with his family and enjoyed the food here! Once we came in, we were seated right away since there wasn't a line of people. We were able to scan a QR code to view the menu and place our order. We ordered three dishes: Toothpick Lamb, Mapo Tofu, and the Wonton with Chili Oil. Rice was not included, so we had to get that ordered as well. The food took a little longer than I would have liked since we were so hungry. Also, we were on a time crunch for a reservation later in the afternoon. The food was great! Served fresh and hot. I LOVED the Toothpick Lamb, even though over time my mouth was getting numb from the spice, but it was so good. I would definitely order that again! I love Mapo Tofu, but this particular one was spicier than I would have liked. Still enjoyed it though. The Wonton with Chili Oil was good, nothing special about it. The three dishes was a lot for the two of us, but we managed to finish it all without taking any leftovers. We got here a little after 1PM and was able to grab street parking right across the restaurant. The street is pretty busy, so it was a bit intimidating getting in and out of the parking spot. read more
I ordered the Sichuan boiled fish and stir-fried green beans, and wow, what an experience. The boiled fish was really good. It had that signature numbing sensation from the Sichuan peppercorns and was incredibly fragrant with all those aromatics floating on top. The spice level was definitely there, but it was tolerable, not one of those dishes where you can't taste anything except pain. You could actually enjoy the flavors while getting that nice tingle on your tongue. The stir-fried green beans, these were the real star for me. They came out hot and perfectly fried with this blistered exterior. The garlic and ginger flavor was such an amazing combination, really punchy and aromatic. Honestly, I could eat a whole plate of just these beans. One thing to note, rice is an add-on here, not automatically included, so keep that in mind when you're ordering. The service was fast, really efficient. I came during weekday lunch time and there was no waiting at all, which was great. Just sat down and the food came out quickly. Price-wise, it's on the higher side It's worth it when you're really craving authentic Sichuan flavors. Sometimes you just need that numbing spice fix, and this place delivers. Would definitely come back, especially on a weekday when it's not crowded. street parking* read more
10 months ago
Excellent Hunanese food! I'm from Changsha province and the food is very authentic. We had the chili fish head and it's one of the best ones I've had in the U.S. Free parking available. Very convenient! read more
Food 4.1/5 Service 4.5/5 Value 4.2/5 Overall a great experience of a well rated Sichuan restaurant. The service was extremely quick and food came out piping hot! There was ample parking on the street when I went Sliced beef (cold dish): a favorite dish of mine, and the way this restaurant did not disappoint. The chili sauce was amazing and the beef was super tender. There are quite a few pieces with fat, which I personally love but I know can turn off some people. Strongly recommend Green Beans - Overall well stir fried but slightly salty for me Wok fried dry pot - This dish was a bit confusing for me. The meat was a little bit chewy, but I really liked the flavor and watercrest. I think the dish can be more cohesive and a different cut of meat would be preferred. Chong qing chicken - A great dish! The chicken was really crispy and quite flavorful. Would strongly recommend and would typically get the lamb, but the friend I was eating with didn't like lamb. A great replacement! read more
8 months ago
there's a big free parking lot close by. the place is clean and tidy. service was snappy and you order your food through QR code on the table. my signal was bad inside but they have wifi posted on the wall. ambience is fairly casual and there's often a nice flow of diners in this place. the food order: - fried tofu + veggies tasted fresh was a nice side dish to contrast the spicier dishes - the grilled fish w/ pickled veggies was great. i prefer the green peppercorn to red these days and this one was a bit heavier on the acidity (which i love). - tinfoil pork ribs were very good. the meat was moist but with good chew. heavy on the chilies, peppercorn, garlic and cilantro. for me it had the perfect spiciness--any more and it would've been too challenging. will def come back. read more
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Taste amazing friendly staffs Service is nice Esp when you craving the spicy food in Chongqing read more
tl;dr even the stellar toothpick lamb and string beans can't protect against the duller menu items or the eyebrow-raising sanitary rating Chengdu Taste and Sichuan Impression set the bar for Alhambra's Sichuan scene, so, as a relative newcomer to Main St, Xiang La Hui had its work cut out for it. It carves out a niche, finding a balance between chicness and affordability, and its food is more seasoned and less spicy (Xiang La Hui loosely translates to "balanced fragrance and spice"). Larger-than-life photos of signature menu items decorate the tinted windows out front. Enter into a slightly walled-off waiting area, and a staff member will direct you toward an open table. An upholstered half-booth runs along the right wall, and a dedicated bar is in the far back. The interior leans heavily into accent lighting and modern finishes, from darkwood tables to birdcage-like lighting fixtures to textured wood panel walls. Contemporary Chinese pop alternates with 70s English hits. The restaurant always boasts a few large parties, but tops out at about 1/3 full. Between 2 visits, I've been treated to surprising hits and definite misses. Xiang La Hui's Toothpick Lamb was the best rendition I've had, sporting an excellently cumin-forward flavor with moderate mala and saltiness. The mala-centric Kung Fu Boiled Beef and Kung Fu Boiled Fish are perfect to pair with rice, but I wish that bowls and a non-slotted ladle were provided so I could sip the broth. Most notably, the mildly spicy and exquisitely salty Wok-Fried String Bean was possibly the best dish I've enjoyed, combining an uber-rich flavor with a satisfying crunch. On the other hand, the Cucumber in Garlic was mostly forgettable, not quite vinegary enough and not quite garlicy enough. The Chong Qing Fried Chicken, consisting of bite-sized breaded chicken nuggets, had an off-putting greasiness akin to KFC chicken skin (which, admittedly, my partner seemed to enjoy). Finally, the signature Happy Chicken (which nearly every table seemed to order) was too messy and cumbersome -- the hanging chicken pieces dripped grease directly onto the table, and the small bones interfered with easily indulging in the well-seasoned skin. Dishes were prepared quickly in the blink of an eye, and, while each seemed incredibly large, a decent chunk of the volume was dedicated to Sichuan peppercorns and other inedible spices. Everything was mild to moderately spicy; I had no trouble, but a few less experienced members of the party felt their mouths on fire. Across 4 dishes, my bill for both visits has hovered right around $100 (after tax and tip). Most unpalatably, Xiang La Hui has only a B health inspection rating, and, unsurprisingly, the floor and counter surfaces feel greasy and unclean to the touch. For this reason, I probably won't add Xiang La Hui to my Sichuan repertoire, even if the lamb and string beans were out of this world. read more
Great Szechuan spot in SGV. They have the ever elusive toothpick lamb that is hands down my favorite dish. Any Szechuan place I go to has to have this. Theirs is quite good with that mala flavor and quite a generous portion. They have a lot of other standards such as string beans mapo tofu and the stir fried pork. I will say I found quite a bit of the food on the salty side which is why I can't give them 5/5. Service was very attentive and the ordering was quite easy on the Asian app/website that's becoming more common. I personally like menus but it was easy to navigate and food came out extremely quickly! read more
Drove 30 miles to get here, not a bad place for Szechuan food. You can tell the oil they use is in house, they don't use those supermarket Hot Oil Packets that most restaurants do when making dry pot or boiling fish. We ordered the Roasted Fish, it didn't disappoint, however I do argue the portions of fish seemed little, wished there was more fish in the dish, but the flavors were not overwhelming, you can taste the different layers of spices in the oil they used, so not bad. For cold dishes we ordered garlic soy sauce eggplant, this was really good, and we also went for the cold cucumbers to balance it out, not bad. Our final dish was the House Mala Spicy Crab, very good, strongly recommend! Overall the service, waitress was really good, she took care of us, the interior space is very fitting, nice and quiet, only downside is probably parking but overall it's worth a drive for szechuanese food. read more
Been here twice with family. It's a very nice place, beautiful decorations, two tv screens showing food shows, and it's quite small with max capacity of 70. Their menu is via a QR code per table and you order on the phone. You can choose the language to be English or Chinese which is great. They have dishes that are not spicy, mild, spicy, and very spicy. My uncle ordered some spicy dishes and asked them to make them mild, which is already pretty spicy for me and him , but it's great for anyone who can handle the spice. The dishes that weren't spicy that I enjoyed were the pork belly dish, lamb ribs, green beans, and sweet and sour chicken. The rest were really spicy, I tried the Kung pao shrimp which was made mild spice level but it was pretty spicy still .... I saw a table order a beer tower thing, a rack of hanging chicken wings, and a hotpot like stew with a lot of food. Seems there are really cool items others should try next time. They have gendered restrooms where the sink and mirror are outside. They were BOTH broken when we ent for dinner so very disappointed. so we went to Ross for restrooms which was a few blocks away or a min drive away... read more
3 years ago
If you're not a spicy person, DO NOT come here. If you are, then this is your place. Almost 90% of their dishes are spicy with a thick layer of oil or pan fried in a sea of chili peppers. We ordered the spicy soup cooked with the fish, another spicy soup cooked in a mixture of duck blood and veggies. The toothpick lamb was acceptable from a spice perspective and packed with flavor. I recommend to order some white rice to help with the spiciness and also to feel more full. We had a party of 7 (4+3 kids) and ordered $200 but was barely full because each dish doesn't have a lot of edible protein unless you can also eat the chili alone. We had some kids in our party and struggled to find things they can eat. read more
1 year ago
Very authentic, really reminded me of my time in China. Friendly staff and tasty food! Wasn't too crowded on a Thursday night, but it definitely wasn't dead either. read more
4 months ago
3 years ago
You order the food via your phone. There is a QR code on the table, so you are able to take a long as you need to decide what to order. Once you order, the food comes out very fast. Personally I wouldn't say the food was too spicy. The food definitely did have a nice flavor to it. We got three dishes, the double braised pork, Serrano pepper beef, and the toothpick lamb. My favorite of the three would be the toothpick lamb. It has great flavor, and after a bit you do feel the spice. The Serrano pepper beef was also very good, and there is also a bed of bean sprouts on the bottom. We didn't notice until about half way through the dish. The braised pork was not as exciting as the other two dishes, but is was always quite delicious. I would definitely come again if I was in the area. read more
Look. This is my best kept secret. I go in alone leave with all the leftovers lol I initially came for the hanging chicken and sautéed eggplant, but now I'm here for the cold eggplant and Ching Qing chicken! I love most about this place is the ease of ordering and consistency. I typically come in about 5pm and never had to wait for a table (it does start to fill up by the time I leave). Scan the QR code, order online (make notes on food order if need), and the food comes in a timely manner, cooked to order, and just...freaking delicious. Every time. Although it's half service, you can easily call a server over to help with ordering or get you condiments. I appreciate that a full bottle of water is dropped at my table the moment I sit down. Not the most admirable decorated place, but clean and cozy. Bathroom is always clean and well stocked. THE FOOD Sautéed eggplants with wood ear mushrooms - very good! There's a good about of mixed vegetables and not too sweet on the sauce. It comes out on a sizzling plate. I thoroughly enjoyed this dish. Cold eggplant with chili and garlic- look. I don't know who the hell thought this was a good idea, cause it's a GREAT idea! Steamed then cooled eggplants loaded with Thai chilies and garlic then drizzled with sesame oil and little soy sauce. Cold eggplant sounded weird, but I took a chance after seeing it at another table and baby! I prefer this over the sautéed eggplant (although that is amazing too). Ching Qing Chicken - never as spicy as I'm expecting, but don't get it twisted, it is spicy. I always get good bite size of chicken perfectly seasoned, not over salty. Really hard not to murder the whole plate cause I can if I stay for 2hours Lmao. The fried popcorn size chicken bites are topped with garlic, ginger, and scallions. Mmm...damn. Now I want to drive out here. Always get a pot of tea and steamed rice cause, ya know...it's Szechuan. Someone try the dry pot and tell me how it is. read more
Came on Tuesday around 7 pm, The street parking was all taken, had to parked at the back of the restaurant, which could only hold about 6 cars. Wish they had a bigger parking lot. We ordered the Kung Fu boiled fish, Wok-Fried Kidney, and cabbage. The portion was generous. We almost finished the first two and had 1/2 left of the cabbage. The Kung Fu boiled fish is supposed to be a typical Sichuan-style food. But it was about the average and tasted like using pre-mixed pasted to make the broth. I know you are not supposed to drink the broth with that dish, but it affects the fish flavor. At least the fish filet was fresh and not overcooked. The wok-fried kidney is not a regular dish I order for it requires some wok and seasoning skills to remove the distinctive taste of the pork kidney with a good texture. I was surprised that they did a good job: They were freshly tender. Happy that they were smooth without the thick layer of starch-coating. The spicy flavor was well blended with the kidney and peppers. My favorite was the cabbage. The one with the least expectation. If it was not served the last, I might finish it. The wok preserved the natural sweetness of the cabbage, less spicy than the other two dishes. (I'll say mild level ). I wish they could make it spicier though. Texture-wise, the cabbage was fully cooked but still had the crunchy freshness. Love it! Sorry to say, but the service was less exciting than the food. You order by scanning the QR code on the table. The menu is in both English and Chinese. Parking is limited, but the inside is bigger. Average level of noise. I would definitely come back to try their noodles and dry-pot series. read more
1 year ago
Xiang La Hui is having specials celebrating their 6th year anniversary, very reasonable price and delicious food read more
*Parking: Street parking on Main Street! We got lucky enough to snag a spot right in front of the restaurant when we arrived at 6:30pm on a Saturday. *Experience: For a highly rated restaurant, it was surprisingly empty for a Saturday night at prime dinner time. You get seated and place your order via QR code. Service was also shockingly quick. Our first dish came out within 5mins of placing our order. I don't know whether to be happy or not about the speed cause it also means that things might not be freshly cooked to order. You can check in for a free soda! *Food: Among 6 of us, we ordered toothpick lamb, happy chicken, spicy broiled fish, braised pork belly, and braised tofu along with 5 bowls of rice. The rice is a must so you can balance out the strong flavors. Everything was pretty good. My favorite was the spicy broiled fish. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
Beware. They used "thousand years old" cooking oil rather than fresh cooking oil for cooking. It seems no fresh ingredients were used. Ordered tartan noodle for $18.00. Received a bowl of stinky red pepper oil and a bowl of gluey noodle. Peanuts tasted mushy, stale taste, and had been soaking in the "pepper" oil for months and some preserved veggies in it. Again, no fresh ingredients, and loaded with heavy MSG. The oily noodles sticked together like glue. Can't separate it. Will not recommend read more
Delicious Sichuan style food in the SGV! You really can't go wrong with basically anything on their menu. I'd say at least stick with something to share that is in their specials list for sure! We ordered three different items and they were all delicious! The most spicy was the Serrano beef pepper considering it had the Serrano peppers at the too of it. I'm sure we could have ordered some other items that were spicier but we were both content with our options! Keep in mind that you order your items here on your phone and pay on your phone which is nice for those looking for a contactless system. I'd definitely recommend this place! They were good about refilling our water which was great as well! read more
2 years ago
Delicious Foods, ordered: kungfu beef, Chongqing FC & fish with pickle getable. Chong Qing Fried chicken the best ! Will come back to try more... read more
4 years ago
Spicy cold chopped chicken: 8/10 It was addicting, obviously never dry when it's sitting in a pool of spicy chili oil, but smaller portion compared to the next item... Mapo tofu: 7/10 good dish, but didn't stand out as much to me. I'm not an avid mapo tofu eater either so take my words with a grain of salt. It's a very big portion of tofu though String beans: 7/10 Good in flavor, string beans have tiny bit of crunch still. I prefer string beans at other places but this was still good with rice read more
2 years ago
If you love authentic Sichuan food, this is the place! All the dishes we ordered were delicious. Will definitely come back! read more
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Does anyone know if they use peanut oil or have peanuts in their food? I have a peanut allergy. Thanks!
I know gongbao chicken does have some peanuts in it.
Does this restaurant serve beer, wine, or cocktails?
They serve beer! No cocktails or wine though
Are they open for dine in already?
Fully open for dine-in although they seem to be spacing the tables pretty far from each other. Definitely call in a reservation before you head over.
Do they offer curbside service during quarantine?
Yes, they certainly do. I have picked up via curbside many times recently!
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