Yummy SzeChuan, 1661 El Camino Real, Milbrae, CA94030. Small, no frills SzeChuan eatery in Milbrae. We ordered the non-spicy as well as spicy options, and they were all very flavorful and delicious. The stir-fried lotus root was executed well, nicely cooked while retaining its crunchiness. The toothpick cumin lamb was so tender and full of flavor. The spicy chili chicken, eggplant with string beans, and shrimp with salted egg yolk & corn were all nicely executed. Recommended ! read more

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Total disappointment. The service was rude, dismissive, and very unwelcoming. It felt like the staff had little interest in helping customers. The online menu is also outdated and lists items that the restaurant no longer offers. The server recommended a replacement dish and said it was similar to what I originally requested, but it was not comparable and the taste was very poor. There were also multiple issues with the food. We ordered sweet and sour chicken but were served sesame chicken instead. The potstickers were soggy and tasted old, and the xiaolongbao had an unpleasant taste. Out of courtesy we took the leftovers with us, but the food was so unappealing that we threw it away shortly after leaving. read more

There is a warning at the entrance that the food is delicious but spicy. Heed the warning. It is 100% accurate. The food is delicious and spicy. Little hole in the wall but phenomenal service and incredible food. One of my favorite Chinese restaurants anywhere. An absolute go to if you're around SFO early for your flight read more

Yummy Szechuan - It is as spicy as it looks!!! - Szechuan Near Me - Millbrae, California

This is still my favorite Chinese restaurant in the Bay. For my most recent visit, we got the following items: 1. Beef pancake 5/5 They put a good amount of filling into the pancake and the pancake itself is very crispy. 2. House fried rice 5/5 It didn't look super appetizing when it came out but the flavor was actually very good. 3. Chongqing spicy chicken 4.5/5 I have to remind myself to ask for less spicy next time because this order came out really spicy (more numbing flavor...) 4. Princess fish filet 4/5 This basically tasted like candied fried fish. I felt the fish filet was very small and was covered in too thick of a batter. 5. Smashed green pepper with eggplant 5/5 My favorite dish, hands-down, from this restaurant. It is so incredibly fragrant and has the softest eggplant. 6. Norther China sauteed cabbage 4.5/5 This dish had pretty good flavor. I think the cabbage is Taiwanese because it has a little bit of a sweet flavor. read more

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First off, what a big Menu. If you haven't been hear before this menu can be overwhelming. Alot, i mean alot to choose from and luckily we came with our family members who had already been and chose the food we were having this evening. We had Dan dan noodles, scallion pancakes, a lamb dish, sauteed green beans, rice, and a beef dish. All were tasty with so many different, wonderful flavors. Also, we enjoyed a pot of hot tea that we enjoyed and graciously refilled during our dinner. What a nice treat this evening dinner turned out to be and enough left over to take home. read more

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This was such an unexpected find! We actually ended up here by accident -- the restaurant we originally planned to visit (four doors down) was closed, and thankfully so, because this place turned out to be a hidden gem. I later learned they were a Michelin-recognized restaurant in 2018 and 2019, and it absolutely shows in their food. We ordered the Eggplant with Garlic Sauce, Bean Curd with Leeks, Beef Stew with Tofu Clay Pot, and Watercress Pea Sprouts. Every dish was cooked to perfection -- flavorful, well-balanced, and beautifully presented. Each bite was so satisfying that we couldn't even pick a favorite! The restaurant is quite small, but when we arrived around 7 PM, it was completely packed -- always a good sign. Seeing it filled with mostly Asian diners made me even more confident we'd stumbled into a truly authentic spot. Despite being busy, the service was warm and attentive. The staff never forgot about us, and our dishes came out perfectly timed. It's rare to find a place that's both bustling and genuinely caring toward every table. If you're in the area, this little spot is definitely worth discovering -- sometimes the best meals really do happen by accident read more

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*** Vegetarian Review *** Eggplant with garlic sauce ($15.95, Grade A) - this ain't your Panda Express eggplant. Thinly sliced pieces of eggplant in a rich and mild-medium spiced garlic sauce. I would order this again. Bean Curd with Leeks ($16.95, Grade A+) - Keeping the theme of thinly sliced items, they cut their tofu in long strips. I truly think they are onto something. The tofu is extra firm, but not like the stuff you buy at the grocery store. If you've ever had smoked tofu, this has a similar texture, but not smoked. Preparing it with leeks versus green onion is something I'll be craving now. Green onions are much stronger and can take over a dish. The leeks still offer that freshness and wonderful color to the dish, but are mild and let the tofu still stand out. Highly recommended! You can't go wrong with this unique dish. Sautéed Pea Shoots ($23.95, Grade A+) - Wow! This was the co-star of the table. This is one of the dishes I order at every Chinese restaurant I visit. I'm never disappointed, but normally blown away. Savory and so darn fresh tasting! The pea shoots aren't overcooked and still have a great bite to them. If you can use chopsticks, much easier to eat this with. Great portion size to share with the table. Bottom line - great service. They were very busy, but still attentive. If you can't decide what to order, just do order the above dishes. They worked perfectly together. Fresh greens to combat the spice levels of the eggplant. Textural components from the long-sliced tofu. Parking can be difficult - we went at 8pm on a Saturday. Ended up parking in the neighborhood across the street about 3 blocks away. Seating is limited - smaller place. I'd guess it holds about 40-50 people. There is a waiting list you can write you name on. read more

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Great food. We order from here for lunch and their lunch special comes with hot and sour soup. Ordered the dry bean curd with pork rice. My coworker got general Tso's chicken rice lunch special. I liked her plate better than mine. read more

Yummy Szechuan - Szechuan Near Me - Millbrae, California

Been eating Yummy Szechuan for years. This was one of our delivery go tos during the pandemic. Glad they came out strong! Can't go wrong with any dish. They're all delicious! Even my three year old daughter says "everything is so yummy!" Their dan dan noodles are exceptional!! The chewiness of the noodles and their savory peanut sauce is just right. Their spicy cold noodles are one of my favorites. The brown sugar rice cake is another standout. Their stir fry and soups are also great. Even though this is a Szechuan restaurant, their northern dishes are all authentic and fantastic. Service is friendly. read more

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The Szechuan heat was much needed warmth to combat the autumn chill! We tried: - house special fish (we chose the swai fillet) in spicy broth: very authentic mala flavor but also not so intense that it's unapproachable, and the fish was light and delicate so it was the perfect vehicle for the aromatic broth - pork leek dumplings: plump and juicy! - szechuan smoked duck: eaten with pancakes/cucumber/onion like peking duck, but the flavor is a bit deeper and the texture is more tender The menu has so many options that it's literally a book - I'll need to add it to my reading list. read more

I've loved this place ever since I discovered it back in 2018. My roommates and I used to visit a few times a year until COVID hit. It's definitely a great spot for family-style dining, but when I went with just my fiancé, it was way too much food for two people. The portions are quite big so we had leftovers for the next two days. Since it had been a while since my last visit, I was a bit worried the food wouldn't be as good as I remembered. Luckily it was still good. The flavors and spice are just as bold, though the dishes seemed a bit saltier than I recall. One thing that sets this place apart is the numbing spice you don't find at many Szechuan spots. Mapo Tofu: I'd definitely order this again! It wasn't overly spicy but had a nice kick. My fiancé, who has a low spice tolerance, enjoyed it too. My only complaint is that I wish it had a bit more meat. Dan Dan Noodles: A classic dish! The peanut flavor was great, but you really have to be in the mood for it. I do wish it had a bit more spice, though. Griddle Cooked Tender Beef: This was the spiciest dish we tried. The beef was tender and came with enoki mushrooms and bean sprouts in a spicy broth with chilies. I wasn't expecting it to be so soupy; I think I meant to order the Griddle Cooked Beef instead. Still, it was delicious! However my fiancé could barely handle the heat, so keep that in mind if you're spice-sensitive. Downsides: Rice: They charge for individual bowls of white rice. If you're dining with a group, it might be more cost-effective to order fried rice for the table instead. Parking: The parking situation was terrible for us. There's no lot, so it's all street parking. We came around prime dinner time though. We spent a lot of time circling the area looking for a spot, so be prepared for that if you visit. Overall, this place remains one of my favorites for Szechuan food. read more

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The food is as authentic as what we ate in China. It is served in a small dining room room with large glass, lazy Susan the same as we ate on in China. The service was fast and the staff warm and friendly. read more

Came here after work on a Thursday around 6pm. We were seated right away. We ordered three dishes: Toothpick Lamb: 5/5 Super tasty! Not super spicy, but great flavor. Would definitely order this again! Jalapeño Cucumber and cilantro in garlic spicy sauce: 4.5/5 We really liked this one as well. The flavor was exactly as expected. Only thing is we would have liked the cucumbers to be marinated with the seasoning for longer so that the flavor gets into the cucumber. Still a super tasty, refreshing, and healthy dish! Beef pancake: 3/5 This dish was alright. Not as flavorful as we would have liked. Maybe could use more sauce or the beef could be more seasoned. The scallion pancake wrap also wasn't super flavorful. Though we did like how the pancake wasn't overly oily. Two bowls of rice: good rice, not mushy Service was great! Servers were super nice and attentive. Overall, great Szechuan place! read more

My family and I had a delicious meal here at Yummy Szechuan. Our party of 8 made reservations for 5:30 on a Friday night. The restaurant isn't very big so if you have a larger party, it's best to make reservations. Most of the people dining here were parties of 2 or 4. The staff was great throughout our entire dinner service. They were quick to bring out kid-friendly plates and utensils for our toddlers, fast at grabbing anything else we needed, and were patient with us as we navigated through the menu. They found out it was my daughter's birthday and even treated us to some complimentary taro cream puffs for dessert. We got so much food while we were here, including combo chow mein, fried rice, spicy fish in chili oil, mushu pork, kun pao chicken, spicy beef noodle soup, dan dan noodles, and lamb. Everything was delicious - freshly cooked, nicely seasoned and spiced, and served sizzling hot. As this is a Szechuan style restaurant, it means that many of the dishes default to being on the spicy side. For those that don't handle heat well, it might not be for you. For me, it was the perfect amount of heat that gave the dish just a little bit of a kick without masking the umami flavors of the food itself. There wasn't a single dish I didn't like so I would recommend all of it. Definitely give Yummy Szechuan a try! read more

A definitely must try place in Millbrae. The food here is delicious. The beef pancake rolls was delicious. Not too oily. The beef was tender and flavorful. Not soaked in sauce. The chongqing spicy chili chicken was delicious and their specialty. The chicken definitely has a kick of spicy. But it's worth it. The burn kicks in and last about 30 seconds. But it's a good but. And flavor. The chicken is deep friend to perfection. You can see how much pepper they used to cooked your order. Since we did take out you can use all that pepper for other cooking too. The service is here is friendly. Parking can be a hit and miss since you have to find parking along el Camino. read more

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Authentic Szechuan dishes! Most dishes were tasty though not as spicy as expected. So, request more heat if you like. Quick service on a Tuesday evening . Clean space read more

My husband and I had dinner here on a Thursday night. Almost all tables were filled and they actually had to clear one table designated for pick-ups to make room. Service was a bit slower but we didn't mind since the food came out super hot and fresh. The food was very flavorful, tongue-numbing as expected, but truly delicious! We ordered the Wonton with Spicy Peanut sauce, as well as the Chongqing Spicy Chili Chicken - both dishes are Michelin recommended per their website. We had enough to take home even after a very filling meal. Overall, I would definitely come back here but be prepared to wait for a table! read more

My husband and I went to yummy Szechuan for lunch yesterday, we enjoyed every dishes coming out of its kitchen so much, so I want to write another review to praise how good this small hidden Szechuan restraint is. The most amazing thing about this restaurant to me is that chef Hu he is not only makes very authentic Szechuan style dishes, like Dan-dan noodles, ma-po tofu or red pepper chicken, he also makes delicious home-cooking style food from northern China or Shanghai: the beef roll pancakes- the best I've ever had, the dumplings, the drunken chicken, and the delicious and tender braised pork belly- yummy!! Oh you will definitely impressed by one of their desert: 酒酿㘣子- these cute, orange colored and pumpkin shaped sweet-rice balls filled with sesame paste, were served in a bowl in the white, clear, lightly sweetened rice wine syrupy broth. Aww, they are so pretty to look at, it is such a beautiful piece of art. Yummy Szechuan is always looking clean and pleasant, the waitress there is very attentive, and most of all, its tasty, high quality home style Chinese food, spicy or non spicy. Highly recommended. read more

The restaurant was calm and clean upon arrival on a Saturday night ~7PM. We ordered the thousand year old egg and cold tofu, steamed fish, griddle cooked beef, sour vermicelli noodles, and mapo tofu. Every dish was solid but not as spicy as we thought it would be. The noodle dish was probably the most spicy/mala! Servers were attentive and kind. I would come back :) please enjoy my photos! read more

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Visited Yummy Szechuan and was not disappointed. Cozy dining area and was busy for a Tuesday night. As always tried different dish that came out at various times. In all fairness I ordered dishes that I normally do not get. 1. Beijing Style Pot Stickers- I thought these were presented nicely but thought were a bit bland. 2. Dan Dan Noodles- I am not a big peanut flavor personally and thought this was a bit strong for me. Apart from that they tasted good. 3. Szechuan Turnip Cake - This I did not like as I thought I would be getting something that resembled traditional turnip cake. I found them sweet with coleslaw inside. 4. Ma Po Tofu - This was the best I ever had. Spice level was spot on and flavor was out of this world. I will for sure go back and try other dishes. read more

Ordered delivery for lunch at work as me and my office team loves spicy.. actually she is the one who introduced me to spicy foodAnyway, we had the chef special soup with blood, intestines, spam, beef and fish me and my team agreed that soup was not spicy enough I can taste the peppercorns and chili. Also we had the spicy pork roll cold dish-this is okay as I'm not fun of cold dishes. The house special chowmein is just okay nothing special as I prefer the thin noodle. Overall food was good... read more

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better than expected. dishes are all 80% there but not perfect. dandan noodles had good flavor but were too gummy. suan ni bai rou could have done with some sugar. service was nice, cozy interior. read more

What is going on, Yummy Sechuan? We had been going for years and had never disappointed. Today, we got our usual mapo tofu, chonging chili chicken and eggplant with green beans. The mapo tofu was super bland!!!! You forgot to add your soy or salt or whatever yummy sauce you add that made us keep eating bowls of rice. NOT EDIBLE!!!!! Eggplant and Greenbeans. We loved the wok charred taste of this dish. What we got today was oily and tasteless. Chongging Spicy Chicken. This was okay. It was not as good as what we had numerous time before. The chicken chunks were big and not as flavorful. At least this one was not tasteless. So, Yummy Sechuan, after all these years! We are breaking up. Off to Little Chengdu we must go. read more

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Another great visit at Yummy Szechuan. We had a quiet lunch here on Christmas Day. Easy parking on the street. The owner greeted us warmly. We ordered extremely pickled fish (with fresh cod), Dan Dan noodle, sour potato noodle (酸辣粉), braised tofu with black fungus and pea shoots, sizzling cumin lamb. Everything was perfect. We highly recommend substituting fresh cod in the fish dish, although the soup could be more sour for the extremely pickled fish dish. read more

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Came here looking forward to trying a new Szechuan place in the area. Lunch time crowd was minimal and seated immediately. Service Very friendly, prompt and helpful. Food Ordered the following: B99 House Special Boiled Fish (Swai Fillet) - fish was tasty but portions were on the smaller side and the filets pieces were a bit smaller compared to other dishes served at Szechuan places in the area. For the price ($22), I suppose it's about right, so this works if you're ordering for 2-3 people. If you're a party of 4 or more, definitely consider ordering a few more entrees. H99 Chongqing Spicy Chili Chicken - this was great! It looked very spicy w/ all the chili mixed in w/ the chicken but it had great flavor and was fried well. Not very oily at all G6 Braised Tofu - this was OK. Would order something else next time. G12 Cumin Lamb - great lamb. Flavorful, soft, and had the feeling of "I can't believe this is lamb!" not gamey at all Ambiance Ample seating for lunch but can see it being tight if every table was packed for dinner time. Not great seating for young families or toddlers. Most tables were good for 2-4 people (standard square tables) Overall, would come again for the chili chicken and cumin lamb. There was a ton of other dishes on the menu that I'd try again, so maybe will continue on w/ the thread of cumin flavored meats / skewers and the chili chicken. read more

Yummy good 2nd time coming here definitely will be back they have a large selection of Szechuan dishes read more

Yummy Szechuan - Braised Pork Ribs - Szechuan Near Me - Millbrae, California

Nestled among other Chinese and Asian spots on El Camino in Millbrae, Yummy Szechuan is not to be missed. While the Beef Roll was just your standard, they really aced the Dan Dan Noodle and our stir fried dish. Dan Dan Noodle: The numbing flavor is easily the best part of the dish. The balance of flavors with the pork, garlic and peanut made each bite of the bouncy noodles (chow mein thickness) so addictive. We recently went to a place that had fresh noodles but the Dan Dan sauce was lacking. I'd rather this place with the balance of flavors. Stir Fried Yellow Beef: Excellent flavor, wok heat and a hint of heat. Beef was not too soft and just perfect. Highly recommend pairing with white rice since our noodles were so numbing! Everything came out quickly and our server was so efficient and lovely. There were takeout orders and dine in but we didn't have to wait long. The menu is expansive as well so can't wait to return to try more dishes, as most older Chinese patrons opted for their stir fried dishes with rice. read more

We came here for a family lunch earlier today and had a great time. They had a pretty good amount of seating and we were seated immediately. They started us off with free tea for the table, which was a really nice touch. We ordered several dishes, and they definitely had that classic sichuan numbing spice in some of the dishes. I think the Mapo tofu and the Dan dan noodles were especially numbing forward, but I did like the flavor of the Dan Dan noodles more. We also enjoyed the Chongqing spicy chili chicken a lot. The dry sautéed green beans (we asked for extra spicy), the eggplant with garlic sauce and vegetable fried rice (also spicy requested) were all good. They were pretty quick in bringing dishes out as they were made, we only had a bit of a wait for the fried rice. Portions were pretty large and we had a good amount of leftovers to take home. All in all, good restaurant to try if you're in the area! read more

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Service was amazing here. Very attentive employees and very fast at getting you what you need!! Tea was refilled frequently, fast at responding to orders (rice, water, etc.). The Szechuan was spicy.. get ready for a food coma drowned in your own sweat. Amazing tastes and delicacies. Here is a picture of the couples special.. get it. read more

Yummy Szechuan - Szechuan Near Me - Millbrae, California

we got a bunch of things but i came here with my mom after a recommendation from my brother. what i can say is that from the outside the place smells amazing and weirdly does remind me of china not to pull the whole authenticity but everything here was well made and has all of the right flavor profiles as well. we got so many things but mostly notably was the dan dan mian (could use more cucumbers) and the 回锅肉 which was great with rice literally no notes, it's great, come here please read more

Yummy Szechuan - Szechuan Near Me - Millbrae, California

This gem in millbrae with really authentic food! The place has street parking around it and the service is fast too! We ordered the Sichuan boiled fish, the mao xue, the sliced pork with spicy garlic sauce. Everything was ten by ten on flavor but careful with the spice for those not used to it. The place is recommended by the Michelin guide and it lives up to it. Very fast service and friendly servers! It's great for group dinners of 4 or over with your non vegetarian friends! It's pretty non pretentious. I don't mind giving it 4.5 stars at all! Def a must visit if you are in Millbrae read more

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Yummy Szechuan lives up to the name! The dishes are packed with authentic, spicy flavor -- just the right amount of heat. Everything we ordered was delicious, especially the dry chili chicken and black pepper beef. Portions were solid, and service was good, but a took a little longer for some food to come out than I would have liked, but otherwise definitely a favorite for Szechuan cravings! read more

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I like these food,the third one is my favorite one of my daughters,she always order it . I like the fish more,is not very spicy and so yum read more

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Probably one of the best Sichuan restaurants in the Bay Area, and now it's my favorite.It was absolutely worth the drive from Marin County. The staff was incredibly attentive and knowledgeable, providing excellent recommendations that truly showcased the best of their menu. Every dish we tried was fantastic.We'll definitely be back for more! read more

Yummy Szechuan - Szechuan Near Me - Millbrae, California

This place never seizes to impress my palette. Actually , let me go back on that. The first time I had tried it, I hadn't developed yet my obsession for Szechuan; and I wasn't really aware of how I felt. About a month after trying it, I had an odd craving for this delicious spice, and there was no going back. I now order once per month. My favorite are the Dan Dan noodles, and the Mapo Tofu. I also love the boiled fish, however, I've recently cut back on fish and I therefore skip that one. (The flavors are terrific and this place doesn't fail in delivering that flavor I now crave. The people who run this place are warm and welcoming ; and the ambiance is clean , casual, (yet slightly elegant ) ,and inviting. Of course I will continue to go back. read more

My friend recommended this place to me so I went to try. I was skeptical at first because there's not too many good Szechuan place in the north bay. To my surprise, most of their dishes are scrumptious. The pig ear appetizer, their sweet and sour whole fish, cumin kidney, and the chongqing chicken are in their own league. They could improve on the vegetable dishes and fried rice since it lacks wok hei. But I would definitely return. Service could improve since at times they rush you to finish a dish so they can collect the serving plate and they're not staffed enough to come to you when you need them. read more

They use smaller chicken wings on the princess chicken wings. The wings were larger before

The food was amazing. Service fantastic. Ambience great. Great portions. Family style servings. I would recommend this restaurant. I plan to go back when I am in the area. read more

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Blind folded experience. Ordered take out couple of times and most items were on the salty side gor me but good flavors. Went for dine in for the first time on Sat, first they were too busy for us to order the one fish dish we went for. The salt n pepper prawns (椒鹽蝦)球) and Princess fish filet (甘烹魚片) were absolutely horrible. The prawns looked nothing like the photo on the menu and had no flavors. The fish had thin small pieces of fish meat, all breading. That was a lot of money wasted. read more

Yummy Szechuan - Fish filet with no fish. Shrimp breading almost as thick as the shrimps. - Szechuan Near Me - Millbrae, California

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I have been with that restraurant for many years, I love the food there very much, and order carry out so often. That is a place where I feel like my own home. Pandimic stopped my visiting restraurant, and I miss the food there even more. This year, I went back to China. Family members and friends took me to all kinds of famious restraurants in Chengdu, but I felt got lost. I could not find the family food taste any more. I ask my naphew:"Are these the same restraurants that we went together before? Can we still find the old restraurants? " My naphew look to the side and told me:" Yes, this is the same one you and I have come many times. I do not see any difference from before." I sighed and told myself, it is not because of the restraurant became not as good as before. It is because I am more used to the Michilon Awarded restraurant Yummy Sichuan in San Francisco now. Perhaps I should blame myself for forgetting my own hometown's famious food and moved my love to the restraurant in a foreign country. I feel a little sorry that I was not fully loyalful to my hometown. But this became my hobby to go back to Yummy again and again. My daughter likes chicken. Yummy Has a Chicken "Kou sui Chicken" is so delicious. The meat is tender, the source is soooo good. The owner of the restraurant was so generious. Often I ordered an extra order of chicken and bring it home. My daughter eats the chicken. I cook other dishes with the source added on top of them and that makes me the "famious Sichuan cook" in my family parties and with my friends. Thank you, dear Yummy Restraurant! I love you, like loving my dear home in that far far away city in China. Now I have the third generation. My grand children became a fan of Yummy. They are commpetting to eat more spicy, and love the feeling of fire on the months. I would always smile at them and think:" That is O.K., we will go back to our home town again. The food there may not be the same like here. But they are our home town food. Besides, my cook skill is getting better and better. I will try to make this kind of excellent food for you every week. Just be a good boy and good girl. I will being you back to this excellent restraurant as award...." read more