Tasty Szechwan opened 2 years ago where El Tapatio Restaurant once was. Immaculately redesigned…read morewith overhanging red lanterns and food pics on plastic divider on right side. Cool, comfy setting. Large parking lot. Inside seating only. Outside chairs are for people on wait list. Quickly & courteously seated. English & Mandarin Chinese spoken. All patrons spoke Chinese. Served hot & cold water initially. . Offerings (Chinese): Chinese American food, Chef's special, Szechwan Hunan Taste, iron skillet, appetizers, vegetables, dry pot & hot pot soup, mu shu, noodles & rice, rice noodles, handmade dumplings, soup, desserts... Bites: Cumin lamb (22.95) medium spicy -came in 10ish minutes. Dish looked plentiful. Found out later 50%+ were wok fried chili pieces. -tender, small to medium pieces lamb tossed friex with light batter/cumin. Deliz it was. Ate only 1/2z Told associate it was very good. Weather too hot, I didn't have an appetite. Dish wasn't "hot". Slurps: Cup Hot & Sour Soup (comped) -don't know why associate offered it to me. I accepted of course. -came hot off the wok with the usual tofu bits, scrambled egg drops, black fungus, green onions, black pepper & vinegar. No contrast of notes. A delightful medley of flavas. 4.5 stars everthing 4 or 5 stars May is Asian American Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Month.

Terrific food. Great service. Comfortable seating…read more We ordered Kung pao chicken, calamari, fried rice, chow mein, spicy wings.

I had to take the time to write a review about this restaurant... because we were so impressed by…read morethe food, and we can't wait to go back! The TLDR report is: Fantastic, delicious, plenty of high quality ingredients... and big servings! Here are the details: Last week, we popped in to get take-out for the first time. Many people may realize that this is the space that 'Los Panchos' inhabited for literally decades, so having gone there for so many years I have to say that it was a bit surreal to enter the space we'd known as the former eatery - now transformed. This new-(ish) Chinese food establishment definitely specializes in SPICY. My gosh, it's so good! As we walked in, we were greeted enthusiastically by the hostess. We planned to order food to go, we explained, so she had us get comfy at a table and we were served hot jasmine-scented tea and a dish of tasty salted peanuts which we were thankful for! The hostess had such an air of sincere hospitality. The floor-plan in the space has been completely redesigned, and now there is a ton of indoor seating for diners. The overall ambiance of the establishment is bright, acoustics are a tad loud (but fine), and there is what looks to be a little private room for banquets which I'm sure will be a hit for big groups. A TV on the wall was showing videos of food being enjoyed. So, the menu is extensive and leans wonderfully towards spicy options. Do not expect Cantonese food; that is not what they do. There are plenty of items that are less common, and there are also dishes that will make a more adventurous eater cheerful. One thing that's interesting about how the menu is organized is... there is a menu category called "Chinese-American" dishes. Most of the dishes in this category (such as Kung Pao Chicken, General Tso's Chicken, etc.) are normal to see at lots of Chinese food places, so getting a reminder that "these dishes only exist outside of China" is honestly pretty neat. We ordered Shredded Pork with Garlic Sauce & Dry Cooked String Beans, plus steamed rice. The pork was such good quality -- tender, plentiful... there were tons of slivered wood-ear fungus which I LOVE... and the dish had a vibrant 'Medium' spicy level. A level of spice that will make you pay attention! The string beans were succulent! Not 'saucy'... and I mean that in a good way, for sure! So much flavor, and each bean was trimmed with care. They were tender/al-dente and bursting with concentrated goodness. It's been a week since we were there and we can't stop thinking about how good everything was. Mmmmmm. Don't expect elegant ambiance... just phenomenal food, and friendly staff! We will be back OFTEN.

Authentic Chinese Szechuan food at the most unlikely place. This restaurant located in a little…read morestrip mall in Pacheco and I passed by it so many times and didn't even notice it there. The food is excellent. Highly recommend the hotpot for $20, you get your pick up three meat and three veggies and it's good enough for two. Steam soup dumplings and mapo tofu were awesome as well. Service was great, the ladies who worked there kept checking up on us to make sure we have everything we need. Served us tea, water, a little plate of peanuts without even asking. I think it's safe to say you can order anything on the menu and be happy with it. The only downside/tip I have is to not sit by the door. Their door slams super hard every time someone comes in and it's very distracting, other than that fantastic place to come back

This place is very large and nicely decorated. We had reservations before our son graduated since…read moreit's a 5 min walk from the venue. Yangzhou Fried Rice 5/5 Salt and Pepper Fish Fillet 5/5 Honey Walnut Shrimp 4.5/5 Stir Fried String Beans 2/5 (Too salty but they remade the dish with less salt and brought it up to a 4/5) Shrimp and Pork Soup Dumplings 4.5/5 Sizzling Black Pepper Beef 5/5 I'd definitely come back here. Service was 5/5 also!!

Very big space for big flavors. Came here twice and received great service and food each time…read more First was laaate night. One of the few places open late past midnight on the weekend. Ate some mapo tofu and westlake soup the first time. Yo, the mapo tofu is suuuupper numbing. Perfect. Coulda taken more heat but it was late so it was good for no heartburn. I think it was on the saltier side but couldn't tell because I was so numb westlake soup was very clean flavor. Savory and perfect when it was cold out. Our server I believe was Cece and she was nice and attentive. Second time I came I learned they had a 5 dumpling for 6$ special. I wasn't sure if it's a weekly or daily special but I was there on a Monday evening. The soup dumplings were yummy!! Good bite to the wrapper and enough filling and soup. They ran out of olives for my dirty martini but that's okay, I still got good briney flavor from the drink. Then we got the cumin lamb (cece recommended for the next time I arrive). Shrimp fried rice and scallion pancake. I loooved the cumin lamb! Soo savory. And the fried rice balanced it out, good light flavor and not oily. Scallion pancake was standard, nothing too extravagant. Our server this time was K and she was so much fun!!! Attentive to us and other guests and added to the experience. Thanks and I look for to bringing more friends to try more menu items!

Possibly the best Chinese/Szechuan in the Stockton area. We kinda just found it out of the blue…read morewhile attending an event in Stockton. My kiddo wanted Chinese food, I didn't think anything of it, found one and thought it was going to be Panda Express level at best. Oh boy, was I surprised!!! I don't know how this Chinese family landed in Stockton of all places, but some of the most authentic Szechuan food I ever had. Mapo tofu was on point, steamed dumplings were crazy good. Service was good, looks like it's ran by a family. Grandma was making wontons at a table so you know it's going to be good. I came back every time I find myself in Stockton.

Egg flower soup was ok; I added soy sauce and siracha for more flavor. I expected it to have tofu…read morein it because that's what I'm used to. Veggie dumplings were disappointing. They seemed to be boiled and not steamed because the dumplings were soggy, falling apart, and wet. Vinegar sauce on the side was good.

Ordered the green beans, stir fried pork belly, sauerkraut fish soup, and cumin lamb…read more Fish soup was delicious, very flavorful - strong pickle and mala flavor. Stir fry dishes are cooked well and very tasty

Had lunch at Tai Er San Mateo - food is good (not super spicy though, overall a good balance), and…read moreservice is very friendly.

food was great. had…read morethe sweet sour pork, sesame chicken, honey walnut shrimps. all cooked to order. crispy tempura batter, generous amount of sauce. generous portion sizes. perfect amount. i finished all my food. hot n sour soup was good too. service was great. guy was pretty chill. the lunch specials are affordable. decent chinese food place. cheaper than panda and better quality. would definitely go again to try other menu items. heard the lemon chicken was pretty good.

I honestly have never physically been to the restaurant, but I have doordashed multiple meals from…read morethem, and they are always so consistent. I usually get their veggie fried rice or chow mein, one of their bean curd dishes (either dry fried or with veggies), and sweet and sour pork for my husband. I recently ordered their dry fried chicken wings and they were pretty good! I wish they were a little more seasoned, but the added onions and green onions kind of made up for it. I can't speak much for their service since I've never dined in, but they always package their to-go orders super secure, making sure to leave holes in the containers of fried items so they don't go soggy. Will have to visit in person next time!

Service was super friendly- they also speak Cantonese~ cute little space in a shopping center edge…read morefurthest from Safeway. Lot of flavor, not too spicy for the dishes we got! - spicy sichuan fish was cooked soooo well, super tender pieces - beef wrap pancake was fun for me- hoisin sauce, scallion, spiced beef in pancake. Great texture - beef with tripe pieces- I really like the cilantro and chili oil- super tasty Plenty of parking in the shared parking lot.

If you're looking for authentic Sichuan cuisine in Walnut Creek--not Americanized, not watered…read moredown, not "suggestion of spice"--Sichuan House is the real deal. This is a restaurant where the menu doesn't just list dishes...it teaches you something. The moment you open the menu, you know you're in the right place. The Cold Plate (冷盤) section alone reads like a passport stamp to Chengdu: BEEF TRIPE & BEEF FLAKE (夫妻肺片) - tender, numbing, and electric with Sichuan peppercorns. If you know, you know. Sliced Pork with Spicy Garlic (蒜泥白肉) - silky, rich, and packed with real chili heat. North Sichuan Green Pea Jelly (川北冷粉) - hot, sour, spicy, and addictive. Spicy Pig Ear (紅油豬耳) - crunchy, aromatic, and perfectly done. Jellyfish Salad (葱油海蜇) - refreshing, light, and authentically seasoned. These aren't "safe choices for the American palate." These are dishes straight from the Sichuan playbook, and they are done properly. And then the entrées -- highlights worth calling out: Sichuan Tea-Smoked Duck (香辣樟茶鴨) - smoky, spicy, fragrant; a dish you don't see done right very often. They nail it. Boiled Fish Fillet in Chili Oil (水煮魚片) - a must-order for anyone who really understands Sichuan cuisine. Beautiful heat and numbing balance. Cumin Beef or Lamb (孜然牛/羊肉) - bold, aromatic, and cooked with confidence. Dry-Fried Green Beans (干扁四季豆) - textbook execution. The menu is huge, but instead of feeling generic, it feels like a curated journey through Sichuan: hot pots, clay pots, seafood, offal, noodles, cold appetizers, and delicacies you rarely see outside China. This is one of the few restaurants in the East Bay where I'd confidently send someone who says, "I want real Sichuan." Service is warm, portions are generous, spice levels are honest, and the prices are more than fair for the quality and effort in these dishes. If you love authentic food--actual Sichuan food--this is a must-visit. --Elliott L., Walnut Creek "Here for the peppercorns, stayed for the joy."

i stopped by chong qing xiao mian for a quick lunch with a small group and really enjoyed the meal!…read moregreen onion pancakes were fine, not the most flavorful - i probably wouldnt get it again. however, the bean jello was delicious! chili sauce and peanuts were the perfect toppings. for my entree, the beef noodle soup was super flavorful and came with quail eggs and peanuts. the rice noodles were also super QQ in texture, i really enjoyed it! the prices are also very reasonable and fair! i would definitely recommend chong qing xiao mian for a filling meal!

Food 4.5/5 We got the Dan Dan noodle, couples delight…read more(tendon and beef), and mouth watering chicken. The Dan Dan noodles had good flavor and a decent portion. The noodles were cooked just right and has a little broth. It is not overly spicy and has the right amount of kick. The two appetizers we ordered had the exact same sauce, which is a little disappointing because I was expecting the mouth watering chicken to have a more refreshing taste rather than the spicy numbing flavor, however, both appetizers had good chongqing flavor! Service 4/5 Standard service. Ambiance 4/5 It is a small restaurant and the overall gives off an old restaurant vibe. Most of the furnitures are outdated but clean. Good for when you're craving chongqing flavored food.

To whom it may concern,…read more a soul who delights in rich umami flavors, tasty Szechuan has found a place in my heart. As you make your way to your seat the hostess brings you a small bowl of fried peanuts with hot tea, which is super generous. The menu offers traditional yet caters to the native Hayward resident who doesn't know much about the Szechuan region, I'm that resident . The booths and tables remind me of my childhood traditional Chinese restaurant back in Fresno, ca yet with a modern twist, in my opinion portions are generous as well which is inviting for a family feast...well done tasty Szechuan.

So when ppl here say the portions are HUGE, they're really not joking. We ordered the chili fried…read morechicken, fish in hot chili oil, and the eggplant with garlic sauce and took home a full ass meal after we'd finished (over) eating. All dishes came out as we hoped/expected with both the chicken and fish providing the nummy sensation that is unique to Szechuan cuisine. We threw in the eggplant order because we wanted some veggies and something that didn't overtly threaten to numb our palettes and were very happy with that as well. Chicken was fried well and not dry at all which was a lovely experience. Fish was also flavorful and enjoyable to eat, although perhaps the least memorable of the dishes. I wouldn't NOT get any of the dishes again and might elevate the chicken as a must get if you're there for the a Szechuan experience. Well probably come back the next time we get a craving for that nummy feeling.