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

Absolutely the BEST food I've had in Seattle. Not only food quality but the family vibes has made…read morethis spot my go-to for a warm welcome and great food. 100/10

Szechuan Noodle Bowl is definitely an unassuming, no-frills type of restaurant. I probably would've…read moreoverlooked this place if I hadn't already been made aware of it through the positive Yelp reviews I read during my research for a Seattle itinerary. Since it is a small establishment, I am a bit hesitant to give it three stars, but it was underwhelming compared to what I had expected after reading rave reviews. The inside was very welcoming to me; it was homey, giving similar vibes to my grandma's home/kitchen. There is very limited seating. FOOD: The food is definitely fresh and authentic, but I think I just prefer stronger, bolder flavors. The food here was very light and had a sort of healthy taste to it? Pan Fried Dumplings (3.5/5) - The fried dumpling skin had a nice texture to it, and the filling was juicy. It was okay; I didn't have strong feelings about it. Pork and Chive Dumplings with Hot and Spicy Sauce (3/5) - From the name, I was expecting a stronger flavor. The sauce was on a milder, vinegary side, so I was rather disappointed. Xiao Long Bao (4/5) - Juicy and came out piping hot (as reflected by the steam blurring my photos of it). Probably my favorite thing from what we ordered. Would've paired nicely with some ginger, but I forgot to ask if that was available. Szechuan Beef Noodle with Soup (3/5) - A cleaner, slightly herbal type of broth compared to what I am used to. SERVICE: The person helping us was nice. I don't know if they were having an off day, but it took a really long time for us to receive our food, despite it not being busy. The prices and portions here are really reasonable. Note that they only take cash or Venmo payments. TLDR// Being transparent, I found this place to be a bit underwhelming, but maybe I came in with too high of expectations. I would still recommend trying it to see if it's your cup of tea. It's always worth supporting local businesses.

Mom and pop type Chinese restaurant. It was pretty small with limited seating but I liked the vibe…read moreof the restaurant. Service was kind of slow though and it took us a while to order and get our food Szechuan beef noodle with soup (#13): 4/5 XLB (#11a): 4/5 I liked this but it wasn't super notable Pork and chive dumpling w/ hot and spicy sauce (#5): 3.5/5 I liked the flavor but it wasn't super strong Pan fried dumplings (#12a): 4/5 pretty juicy on the inside

We got takeout and we really enjoyed our meal!…read more We loved the mapo tofu, eggplant, green beans, and dry chili fried chicken! We thought mung bean cold noodles lacked flavor and didn't impress and we also thought the sticky ribs didn't have much meat on it. The food satisfied our spicy craving and we thought prices were reasonable for the amount of food! Definitely want to come back and try some of their other dishes!

It was a bleak empty place. No menus, I had to use my…read morewaiter's iPad to order my food. we ordered a chicken dish and a tofu with a little meat on the top. The food was really spicy. The tofu was tasty but the chicken was undercooked, I could see blood in the bones. We took home the rest of the tofu and mixed it with a lot of rice so the heat wasn't so intense

Really good malatang! Fresh ingredients, flavorful broth, and plenty of choices. Would definitely…read morecome back!

Varied selections of protein and veggies including plant based protein. Nice locationread more

It's affordable and authentic. Serving sizes are good, two people could easily share a rice noodle…read moreand an app and be satisfied. I like the Signature Rice Noodles and the Sauerkraut Series. The pickled pepper or hot pot noodles are proper spicy, so I'd avoid if you don't love spice. The liver, kidney and intestines can be easy to overcook but they cook them perfectly here. Rice noodles are slippery with the right amount of bounce. Toppings are plentiful and add lots of flavor and textures to the noodle dish. The spicy shredded potatoes are crispy and spicy, just what you might want to wet your appetite for noodles. Crispy Pork is true to its name, crispy and goes well with the dry dipping rub included. It's not bad the next day but best day of. Beef roll pancake is just okay, nothing special about it. The grilled garlic oysters are also just okay, probably wouldn't order again

This place was surprisingly quiet on a Saturday evening for dinner. We were seated quickly and…read moreordered through a tablet which was really convenient. The skewers were quite good I really liked the beef. The picked pepper house special noodles had some spice in it and was flavorful. I recommend it if you can handle some spice but otherwise the house special original noodles are good too without any spice.

Another place that let me down. Based off reviews, I had high hopes but walking in I was…read moreimmediately taken by how empty it was. But it was early and I assumed it would pick up. (In transparency I do want the assurance of customers enjoying food sitting around me when I eat). The food, was only middle of the road, with a dish or two being below our expectations. Sitting in an empty, strip mall restaurant to celebrate Chinese New Year, I was let down by everything, from the service, to the food and the ambiance.

I was hoping to find the old Nine Way taste here after the Nine Way in Redmond became Noodle Nine…read more Unfortunately, this place fell short. The maocai was generally fine, and had a similar taste to the old Nine Way, though the meat quality was not as good IMO. However, the appetizer dish that we got which used to be one of my favorites (the spicy garlic pork belly) was awful. I don't know if it was just because it was frozen and thawed or something went wrong with the cooking or maybe it was just raw, but the fat on the pork belly was extremely mushy and honestly had the texture of wax or something. It was truly disgusting and I ended up just having to spit it out. Would not come back here--unfortunately even Noodle Nine is far better than this.

Came here on a Wednesday night and the place was literally empty. We were greeted and seated right…read moreaway of course. Our server was really nice and provided refills quickly, as well as offered to put in more broth. The sauce bar is pretty good. There are some appetizers there too. We got the lamb and beef combo, as well as pork belly. All of them tasted great. Ambience is really nice. Very nicely decorated. It does make me really sad to see such a great restaurant sit so emptily, likely due to its location.

First time trying. Went late afternoon on a Sunday. Plenty of tables available. Several tables…read morewere full with patrons. We ordered the lamb & beef combo, mixed veggies. Selected the healthy mushroom broth and the pork bone broth. Both were just okay not a lot of flavor, but not too salty. We both got the sauce bar too. Also included some chicken feet, a Thai chicken gizzards and celery dish, fungus, two different kinds of soup, and cantaloupe and grapes. You can go up to the sauce bar Unlimited times. Restaurant was tidy and clean, service was very good and cordial Free parking for two hours on the 3rd floor, but a bit sketchy. The restaurant is on level 2c. Kind of hard to find cause the over the door signage says Bite of China in big letters and Pipa Mountain Hot pot in small print Food was okay portion size of meat combo was generous. Might go back again.

The food is outstanding. Service is good. Parking is plenty as there is a lot at the complex…read more Inside they do have large round family tables, and small tables for smaller parties. The deep-fried fish, Szechuan style, was my favorite out of all the dishes. Fried to perfection with the hint of spice on the batter. Their honey walnut prawns were exciting to eat as they were large and covered in tasty sauce. Their twice cooked pork belly literally melts in your mouth- yum. We also had many of their other dishes like noodles, fried rice, and veggie platters, but I had to list a few of my favorites. The restrooms need an upgrade, but other than that, food is delicious and I will be returning for more.

Everything on the menu is delicious! A hidden gem and the staff are so kind…read more We have been twice and will keep coming back.

Been here a couple of times already and it always hits my craving for spicy food especially that…read moremala flavor. It's a cozy little space right next to the Asian family market. You can order through the QR code which is pretty convenient as well. I highly recommend their twice cooked pork and their beef hotpot!! Classic sichuan dishes that I order almost every time I come here

Food tastes great, my personal favourite would be the toothpick lamb - it was filled with spice and…read moreflavour, a must try. Also tried their shrimp fried rice, and King Pao chicken. Ambience: given the location inside a grocery store, I was apprehensive but it is a dedicated spot

10/10, this place is amazing! Every dish we tried was immaculate - full of flavor, the right…read moretextures, and depth. We got the Dan Dan noodle, fried spicy fish, and one of the popular beef dishes. Service was quick and helpful, and though there were two too many crying babies (from patrons, of course) next to us, we would come again! Also, the fortune cookies were a fun touch - definitely not your average cookies but brought smiles to us.

So Very disappointed with our delivered meal on 8/31/26. Dinner for two, we've eaten at FLF at…read moreleast 20 times since they opened. We ordered the usual, schezuan shrimp and moo shu pork with a green onion pancake starter. The pancake was bland, not seasoned, but ok. But wow, I open the shrimp and I can smell ammonia coming from the meal. I try one bite of shrimp just to make sure it's not me because it is heavily spiced and cooked in oil. Nope, shrimp is seriously spoiled, and the moo shu is smelling off as well. We decide we can't eat the food, and I decided to head down to the restaurant so I could talk with staff and have them check out the meal. Jin, the waiter in charge, tells me after I come in that it doesn't smell bad to her. Jesus, just what you want to hear when you've driven back to restaurant with the spoiled shrimp. Strike one. Jin then tells me that the employees eat the shrimp today and are fine. Strike two. I explain im really not trying to be difficult, but Im concerned about the defensive posturing in light of a possible food poisoning situation. So Jin, to prove her point, goes ahead and eats one of the shrimps, the other male staff watching her with some discomfort. I tell her to spit it out, but nope, down the hatch it goes. Jim goes on to tell me that we eat dead seafood (you know us---People in Everett--and yeah maybe it's a little soft but that's just typical dead seafood. Strike three. She did finally offer to refund my meal in cash, and I told her I was really trying to just make sure the restaurant wasn't unintentionally making my neighbors, friends, and family sick. I wasn't interested in going on blast with a review and contacting the health district, but after sleeping on it, I'm doing the right thing. Sorry Jin, your ego got in the way of a resolution. Be careful.... PS A note for Jin and Flying Lemon Fish. When I was 23, I served some bad clams at a fine dining restaurant. The family called to tell us their daughter was in the hospital with some liver problems. We immediately went to the cooler and went through all the shellfish, called back the family and offered to take care of any medical bills or follow-up. It happens if you serve food occasionally, just be respectful with your response, it goes a long way instead of challenging a customer's dissatisfaction.