My favourite Szechuan place. Me n my colleagues all love it here! Great food and good service.read more

Busy spot for spicy Sichuan lovers! I think it's important to preface that there will likely be a…read morewait, even at odd hours. It's worth it if you can take the heat. The shop is small and service is alright but I'm here for the food anyway. My fav dish is the Sichuan kung pao chicken. It's got the tang and spice that the Cantonese version doesn't have. Another great dish is the kidney stir fry, but it's extremely spicy and there is no option to adjust spice level. They use the same base for beef throat and kidney stir frys. The stir fry beef was a disappointment due to lack of interesting flavor and soupiness. Also everything is quite oily, so be prepared to feel heavy after eating. Lastly, it's quite pricey compared to a lot of other Sichuan restaurants in the area.

Absolute gem of a spot! The atmosphere is wonderfully warm and inviting, making it the perfect…read moreplace to unwind and enjoy a fantastic meal. The food completely stole the show. The Kung Pao Chicken was phenomenal--perfectly balanced with a delicious kick of heat, tender chicken, and that ideal nutty crunch. The Dry Pot Beef arrived sizzling, packed with deep, rich, spicy flavors and amazingly tender cuts of beef. Also we had a specially made Chicken Chow Mein which was delicious! On top of the incredible food, the service was unbelievably quick and friendly. Our dishes arrived hot and fresh in no time. If you're looking for authentic, flavor-packed dishes with top-tier service, this place is an absolute must-visit. Will definitely be coming back!

Food was very good. The sauces for the dishes was legitimate Szechuan flavor. I mostly ate the non…read morespicy dishes and they were very good. I spoke with the staff and they said there is minimal additives, msg, etc, they make their soups and stocks from scratch

Tea smoked duck! Order it! It's smoky, crispy, juicy and , savory…read more My go to order: numbing spicy chicken nuggets, stinky tofu, and duck. The spicy chicken nuggets has the right amount of numbing spice, paired with the crunch of the chicken, and filled with crispy chili pieces. The stinky tofu is fried and pairs perfectly with pungent garlic dipping sauce. The portions are generous and the price is super affordable. Most dishes range from 12.99 -15.99. The duck is around $28 for the whole duck, which is amazing in this economy. It's a small store so seating is limited. I've never personally dined in and always ordered takeout. And the boss lady that runs the front of the house? She is cool, sassy and a multi-tasking queen. You can tell she puts heart and pride into serving the customers and food. When placing the phone order, she will try to make sure that the food is ready when you arrive. And she will always say in mandarin in an almost scolding tone: "hurry up and go home and eat the food. It won't be as good if you wait to long to eat it! " Honestly...the scolding makes the food taste better.

4/5 vegan and vegetarian options are plentiful:…read more Lin's Club is a small family owned restaurant located in that cramped plaza at the intersection of Sixth Street and Duarte near the border of Arcadia and Monrovia. They have many classic Chinese dishes at a truly affordable price point. The food: We ordered four different dishes: green beans (v), stir fried egg plants (v), mapo tofu (v), and chicken with rice. For the first three dishes, we clarified with the owner to make this vegetarian (also vegan), which she was able to do very easily and without question. We communicated with her in Chinese, but she also spoke English to us, when we discovered that our Chinese was likely not as fluent as native speakers. Everything was flavorful, without relying on just an overwhelming amount of salt, and we really enjoyed the green beans that seemed to be cooked in fermented bean paste. I found the eggplants particularly tasty too! The service: This small store had so much business, so we did spend some time waiting before we could actually order our meal. The restaurant itself was filled with folks dining in, and there were multiple parties waiting for take out. Even so, once we did order our meal, it didn't take too long for all four dishes to come out. For these reasons, I can't say service was particularly attentive, but they were still polite and I felt like they did try to make it a good experience for us, even if it was so busy. Everything else: They accept credit card with a small surcharge. Parking exists, but during dinner time on a Friday, expect it to be full and very cramped.

The flavors are spot-on, portions are generous, and the food comes out fast and piping hot. You can…read morereally taste the quality of the ingredients. The staff is polite and welcoming, too. Will definitely be coming back regularly!

Friend dragged me here in SGV and wow, this spot slaps. We shared the 跷脚牛肉, 自贡跳跳蛙 and 樟茶鸭. The beef…read moresoup was crazy fragrant, super numbing but not just spicy-for-show, with tender slices that actually tasted like beef, not just chili oil. The jumping frog was legit--bouncy, fresh, lots of bones but that's part of the fun, we were just gnawing away lol. 樟茶鸭 had this deep smoky vibe, skin a bit chewy but super flavorful. Portions solid, great for sharing. If you're into real Sichuan flavors, this place is a must. )

My new favorite restaurant! So delicious and affordable it truly is a hidden gem…read more I usually get the fries, popcorn chicken, chicken gizzard dish and the beef noodle soup or the tomato based one. Everything is made fresh and comes out piping hot. Super shareable in my opinion and the perfect amount of spice. The meat is always so tender and never rubbery like how gizzard can be at other places. Service is quick and plenty of seating inside!

Was looking for a new place to try and came across Mian. We came on a Saturday for a late lunch and…read morehad to wait about 15 minutes for a party of four. It looked like smaller parties were getting seated a little faster. I'm a big fan of dan dan noodles, so that was an easy choice for me. I also liked that you could choose the spice level since most places I've had dan dan noodles at usually serve them pretty spicy. The noodles were good. The sauce was lighter and more subtle than some other dan dan noodles I've had, but I thought it had a nice balance and wasn't overly heavy. I do think the dish could have been a little better with some vegetables mixed in. My friends ordered the Chengdu zajiang noodles and the signature noodles combo, which came with tomato beef noodles and chili oil dumplings. There were quite a few other things on the menu that looked good too. Overall, I enjoyed the meal and would come back to try some of their other dishes.

I've been coming here at least once a week for the past five months, and this place continues to…read moreimpress every single time. The service is consistently great... attentive, efficient, and genuinely welcoming. Fair warning for anyone new to Sichuan cuisine, the dominant flavor is "spicy". That said, the dishes are not just about heat... they're layered, aromatic, and incredibly well-balanced. Every dish I've tried has been outstanding, both in flavor and presentation. If you're a fan of bold, authentic flavors and reliable service, this spot is definitely worth visiting. Tip - If you're new to the cuisine, I strongly recommend getting everything MILD spicy. I've been told by some of my colleagues that MILD spicy is still pretty spicy, so be warned. With that said, strongly recommend the dishes below. Lamb with Cumin 11/10 - My favorite dish here by far. Aromatic, flavorful, and the spices are just on point. Dan Dan Noodles 9/10 - Solid and consistently good. The sauce is properly seasoned and truly compliments the perfectly cooked noodles. Shredded Cabbage with Pork 9/10 - Not to be confused with twice cooked pork. This dish is so simple and bland looking, but it's packed with flavor... so good! Garlic Pork Belly 8/10 - This is a cold dish. The meat was perfectly cooked and properly coated in chili oil. Solid and consistently good. Kung Pao Chicken 8/10 - In my opinion, it's an elevated Kung Pao Chicken. Solid and consistently good.

This place is crazy good. When you think of Szechuan food you're probably thinking SPICE, but you…read morecan adjust the heat of most of the dishes here so you're not frying your tongue off. It can get really busy, though, so expect to wait or just call in your order and take your food to go. I recommend the soy sauce tofu with beef dish. It's fire. Massive W. Gen Z words. Good.

Delicious spicy sichuan food. Flavors are great outside of the spice. Although the food is spicy,…read moreyou can still taste the delicious flavors of the dishes. The laziji was freshly fried so it came out steaming hot and fresh. The crisp on the chicken was perfect. The interior is clean and felt like you stepped into a restaurant China. Loved the decor. The staff is limited in English but they are helpful by using Google Translate if needed.

I placed an Uber Eats pickup order for the Double Cooked Pork today (10 orders). After picking it…read moreup I I was kind of disappointed with the portion size. The amount of meat and veggies provided were not enough to feed 11 people for the price and quantity paid. Other than the quantity I thought the flavor of the dish had very authentic Szechuan spices. It goes well with rice. And I appreciated that they included complementary chili peanuts. This is probably a restaurant you would go for the flavors but not one for a large party.

Blown away by this little spot!! The service is excellent and the noodles are legit. Choose your…read morespice level wisely! The pig ear was solid, fantastic texture and flavor. The noodles are the real star. I got Chong Qing noodles but the hand pulled version because I love thicker chewier noodles and they were so delish. Perfect texture and the flavor was phenomenal. Truly the best Chong Qing noodles I've had outside Chong Qing, and that includes other cities in China!

A standard example of a good hole-in-a-wall restaurant! We got their signature noodle dishes…read more(dandan noodles and jiajiang noodles) and it did not disappoint. At the same time, since it's in the SGV, there are lots of restaurants that are similar and can produce the same food at the same level. Noodles were nutty, filling, and spicy. The only thing I didn't really like were the Chong Qing dumplings. They were a little too thin with too little meat I also couldn't handle the spice but that's on me haha! Staffs were very friendly (sometimes hard to find in restaurants like this)! Someone walked around several times to refill water, in which I desperately needed and appreciated lol