小伙伴们！连续8年入选米其林指南的锦城里Sichuan Impression，我终于吃上了！ 性价比惊到我了！！…read more 这次冲的$72 / 5道菜套餐，全部正常Full Size份量，适合3-4人，口水鸡、烧椒牛肉、香辣前蹄、烧椒茄子、红油抄手，麻婆豆腐....应该有的传统川菜都有了[哇R]，连不该有的创新菜都有：生腌甜虾、锦城里秘制鸡翅... 重点提示！！！！！！！ 这个套餐平时没有，是限时体验：新客8/14-8/28，老客8.8-8.13～ 菜品测评 夫妻肺片：红油底一出场就自带老资格沉淀！麻辣精华全融在油里，闻一下上头，吃一口入魂，每嚼一下辣油从牛肉缝隙间涌出，过瘾！ 红油笋尖：夏天清爽担当！微辣点燃味蕾，最后还有一丝回甜，激情悄然释放～ 藤椒鱼：肉质鲜嫩，藤椒霸道侵入整个味觉系统，舌头有种跳舞的酥麻感，但又清爽不腻！ 葱爆安格斯肋眼：肋眼薄厚适中，大火快炒锁住肉汁，入口细嫩耐嚼，葱香浓郁，下饭神器！ 红油抄手：皮薄肉多，入口嫩滑无粉感，红油香气突出，先甜香酱香，辣味慢慢渗出，层次感拉满～ 锦城里凉面：面条筋道，香辣中带点酸甜，把"香、鲜、微甜、辣"平衡得恰到好处～ 荔枝气泡水：荔枝味十足，果肉充斥其中，清爽解辣！ 老客专享免费香芋红薯丸：外酥里软，金黄诱人，咬开咔嚓一声，甜香软糯，不油腻！ 川菜就是七滋八味皆家常，朴实又有温暖～8年米其林真不是盖的！ Hey guys! I finally got to try Sichuan Impression, which has been featured in the Michelin Guide for 8 consecutive years! The value for money completely blew me away!! This time I went for the $72 / 5-course set menu. Everything comes in full-size portions, perfect for 3-4 people! It includes all the classic Sichuan dishes you'd expect--Mouthwatering Chicken, Roasted Pepper Beef, Spicy Pork Trotters, Roasted Pepper Eggplant, Chili Oil Wontons, Mapo Tofu... And even creative dishes you wouldn't expect: Raw Marinated Sweet Shrimp, Sichuan Impression Secret Recipe Wings... IMPORTANT NOTE!!!!!!! This set menu isn't available normally--it's a limited-time experience: * New Customers: 8/14-8/28 * Returning Customers: 8/8-8/13~ Dish Reviews * Sliced Beef and Maw in Chili Sauce (Fu Qi Fei Pian): The chili oil base shows off its classic heritage right out of the gate! The essence of numbing spice is fully infused into the oil. One whiff hits your head, one bite touches your soul--spicy oil bursts from between the beef fibers with every chew. So satisfying! * Bamboo Shoots in Chili Oil: The ultimate refreshing summer dish! A mild kick of spice ignites your tastebuds, leaving a subtle lingering sweetness at the end~ * Rattan Pepper Fish: The fish is incredibly tender and fresh. The bold rattan pepper takes over your entire palate, giving your tongue a dancing, tingling sensation while staying light and non-greasy! * Stir-Fried Angus Ribeye with Scallions: Ribeye sliced to the perfect thickness, high-heat flash-fried to lock in the juices. Tender yet satisfyingly chewy with a rich scallion aroma--the ultimate rice pairing! * Chili Oil Wontons (Chao Shou): Thin wrapper, generous filling, smooth on the tongue with zero powdery texture. The chili oil aroma really shines--first sweet and savory, then the spiciness gradually creeps in. The layers of flavor are off the charts~ * Sichuan Impression Cold Noodles: Chewy noodles with a flavor profile of spicy, savory, slightly sweet, and tangy--perfectly balanced to hit all the right notes! * Lychee Sparkling Water: Packed with rich lychee flavor and real fruit pulp--super refreshing and the ultimate spice-quencher! * Returning Customer Exclusive - Free Taro Sweet Potato Balls: Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, enticingly golden. A nice crunch when you bite in--sweet, soft, chewy, and not greasy at all! Sichuan cuisine brings all the complex traditional flavors into comforting, everyday dishes--homely yet so warm~ Being featured in the Michelin Guide for 8 years is definitely no joke!

Came here for the last day of Dine LA. Wanted to check it out since this place is Michelin Bib…read moreGourmand! The Alhambra location specifically is the bib gourmand. And the Alhambra location's Dine LA set was $72, the cost is slightly different based on location. We joined the waitlist via Yelp ahead of time. Long lines on a Friday night, and since it was the last day of Dine LA. Impressive dumplings 7/10: boiled well, good texture of the wrappers. The filling seemed to be only pork, no veggies, which would have been nice if there was more flavor from vegetables. The sauce was mildly spicy and mildly numbing, slight sesame flavor. String beans 8/10: wok hei flavor and savory. Could have had more garlic flavor and crispier texture of the beans. Din tai fung beans are still #1 for me! Mini lamb skewer 7/10: strong cumin flavor which I liked. The lamb was a bit dry/lean, could've used some pieces with more fat Boiled fish in pickled vegetable 8/10: fish cooked well, flaky and soft. Sour soup was balanced. Vermicelli inside Fried rice 9/10: yummy wok hei flavor Not included in Dine LA deal: Shredded potato 7.5/10: good texture of the potato, not overcooked or undercooked. We ordered the sour/vinegar flavor, it came out smelling vinegary, but didn't have much vinegar taste, mostly spicy. Definitely Sichuan style leaning Sweet potato taro ball dessert 10/10: free dessert if you follow them on Instagram and DM them (see menu photo I posted). Crispy outside which stayed crispy even as it cooled down. Sweet potato and taro were cooked well, smooth, and strong in flavor, not artificial. Not too sweet. Had a mochi like texture Overall a great deal, generous portions. Definitely could feed 3-4 people for the Dine LA. Free parking structure behind. Would definitely come back for Dine LA if they offer new dishes on the deal!

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.

This is easily the best Sichuan food in the area, though be prepared for that signature spicy and…read morenumbing sensation. It's a good idea to order the chrysanthemum tea alongside your meal to help soothe your palate. Since the dishes are served family-style, it's a perfect spot to visit with a small group so you can try a bit of everything. They've transitioned to a website-based ordering system, which makes the process smooth even if you don't speak Chinese. Finding the place can be a little tricky at first, as the entrance is tucked away at the back of the building right by the parking lot. It's a fantastic, authentic find once you know where to look.

This is one of the most authentic Sichuan restaurants I've been to. The food is high quality, with…read moreclean, well-balanced flavors that don't rely on excessive seasoning. You can really taste the freshness of the ingredients, and it doesn't have that heavy MSG aftertaste that many places do. One thing I really like is that the dishes are served in smaller portions. It makes it easy to order a variety of dishes and try different flavors without over-ordering. Even after ordering several dishes, the total bill was still very reasonable and offered excellent value for the quality. The staff were also incredibly friendly and welcoming. I can say that's one of the best service among most Chinese restaurants in LA. Pretty recommended for a decent dining

Thank you so much to the staff helping to make sure I got the bill tonight. We wanted to treat our…read morefuture in-laws to dinner so we had to make sure I got the bill. Success!!! Very busy when we arrived but a table for 6 cleared quickly so we only waited for 15 minutes or so. Very open space with table seating all around. Feels very festive! Scan the barcode on the table and place your order via their app. Fairly clearly laid out and easy to make selections. App is used just to place your order. You pay for meal when they bring the card reader to the table with your bill. For 6 guests the tip was an option IE not pre added to bill. We ordered... House specialty... Mild Sauerkraut Fish Soup with tofu skin. Very large portion. Came with some dried red chili peppers on top but the soup was mild and had great flavor. Plenty of thin sliced fish and tofu skin noodles. Chopped fermented mustard green mixed in provided the sour "sauerkraut taste". Very very good Mapo tofu, simply prepared tofu in a sweat inducing chili sauce. Great over hot rice Sweet and Sour Pork Spare ribs, super moist and fall off the bone tender Spicy Boneless Chicken feet, REALLY served boneless! There were a few small bone fragments in there but 99% boneless. Numbing chili sauce with crunchy texture cartilage goodness. Cucumber chunks provided a cooling crunch with each bite. Crispy Fried pork strips, crispy pork strips served with ketchup? and chopped crushed red pepper Garlic Shrimp Vermicelli , good size shrimp topped with garlic puree sauce over vermicelli noodles. Firm texture shrimp with a good garlic pinch. Soft and tender noodles with a nicely seasoned sauce. A few pieces of steamed broccoli as garnish. Very healthy tasting dish Fried green beans, deep fried with just a touch of charring to add to the flavor. Perfectly cooked to yield a crisp skin but soft inside texture They have lots of spicy options but they also offer mild versions of many dishes as well. If you are not keen on "spicy numbing hot" food then get the mild version. Great sichuan pepper flavor and scalp sweating heat. Sapporo beer to cool the palette. All Really good.

I really like the sauerkraut fish. So so good and addictive. You can have it either spicy or mild…read moreand I like eating it with some rice, where you can dunk a spoonful of rice into the broth. Nice patio dining area and dog friendly too. Order by scanning the QR code. Friendly staff and they do a really good job keeping your water cup full. Located inside the Santa Anita mall.

Been wanting to try this fairly new Szechuan restaurant in a Monrovia strip mall. Parking is easy,…read morethe place is generally pretty empty, and service is decent. On the phone, the woman didn't speak any English, but when we went, there were a couple of servers who spoke English pretty well. When we try a new place, we never want to order a ton of food in case it's bad. Luckily, that was not the case this time. We got the pork potstickers. The potstickers are decent, but something in their soy sauce or chili oil is oddly sweet and off putting. Not having a decent dipping sauce is certainly going to be a problem going forward. Do I bring my own already mixed? For mains we got their Chong Qing chicken. We usually ask for this extra spicy, but we decided to get it as is and see how spicy they normally make it. Will definitely have to ask for it to be way spicier next time. However, the taste was quite good in my opinion. One of my cohorts felt it was sweet, but the rest of us didn't notice or at least mind any sweetness. We also got the Farmer's Pork, which was excellent. Now, this popular dish is made with pork belly, so most places will have meat full of fat, which some Asian people like but I do not. This place had cleaned all their pork belly so it was incredibly lean, and I was there for it. Absolutely appreciated this, as I want to eat meat, not fat. I strongly recommend both of these entrees. I look forward to going back again to try more dishes, but I'm gonna need a solution to the potsticker dipping sauce problem. I hope the sweetness wasn't in the potstickers themselves. That would be bizarre. Anyway, I do recommend trying this place. Also notice some other reviewer went off on the XLB not saying they have peanuts in them. The menu specifically states (unless it was reprinted in the last two months) the XLB have peanuts in them. Give this place a shot. It may not be the absolute best in the SGV, but from what we tried it seems pretty darn decent. Go!

SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD - Hidden allergens and terrible service…read moreI am writing this to warn others about a serious safety issue at this restaurant. We ordered the Xiao Long Bao, they contained peanut butter, which was NOT disclosed on the menu or by the staff. My son has a peanut allergy and experienced a severe reaction--his mouth swelled up, his throat became itchy, and he developed a painful rash. This is completely unacceptable and dangerous. To make matters worse, the overall experience was a disaster. The service was incredibly slow, and they completely missed several dishes we ordered. When the "famous" Boiled Fish finally arrived, it was utterly bland and had no flavor at all. I am extremely disappointed and concerned about this establishment's lack of transparency regarding allergens. If you have food allergies, please be extremely careful or avoid this place entirely. We will be taking this matter very seriously.

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. )

I come here maybe once or twice a month, and it never disappoints. The duck is one of my favorite…read moredishes here (not gamey at all), and their eggplant, string beans, and fried rice are all bomb as well!!! Service is always good, its clean and very spacious. Plus I get to go to my favorite boba/tea shop here at the santa anta mall. Love coming here Tip: If you get the whole duck ask for the bone and take it home, it makes an awesome duck broth.

Meizhou Dongpo specializes in Sichuan-Fusion authentic Chinese cuisine. They are also known for…read moretheir Peking Duck which is why I stopped by. No need to pre-order Peking Duck in advance here. Just stop by and order away. Very nice! Usually Peking Duck requires pre-ordering, because of its unique and lengthy time of preparation. Overall I love the food here. I'm sure they have an Iron Chef in the house! The restaurant is considered an upscale fine dining establishment and while that is correct; the vibe here is very cozy and comfortable- rather welcoming and not a snobby environment . You can dress up or casual (dress down). Beautiful modern open space dining area and private dining room are available. Kid friendly restaurant is a plus. The food and level of service here are top notch.

Food: - beef noodles: 8.5/10, solid beef noodle…read more- beef roll: 9.5/10, better than noodle street in size and in taste, the texture of the pancake is amazing Service: - friendly staff - fast service - water refills Ambiance: - big parking lot - lots of indoor seating

Very solid spot for noodles and green onion pancake. The noodle texture was great and the flavors…read moredidn't taste watered down which is always a plus! The price is nice and will leave you full before eating the entire bowl. The green onion pancake for me was the star of the show though. It was so dang good. I could've eaten 3 entire plates of it. It was also a hit with my little nephew, very grab-able and his favorite item to stuff into his face. The day we went there was a cook and one server but they did their best to serve everyone as fast as they could but the items took a bit of time to come out through no fault of their own. Parking is easy!

If you're looking for authentic Chinese flavors, Lan Noodle House is definitely worth a visit…read more Every dish tasted fresh, comforting, and full of flavor. What we ordered: * Appetizer Combo - A great way to start the meal with a variety of refreshing side dishes. * Braised Pig Ear in Chili Oil - Crunchy, flavorful, and coated in a fragrant chili oil with just the right amount of heat. * Sliced Pork Belly with Garlic Sauce - Tender, savory, and perfectly balanced with a garlicky sauce that wasn't overpowering. * Xiao Long Bao - Thin wrappers filled with juicy broth and flavorful pork. Definitely a must-order. * Braised Beef Noodle Soup - Rich, comforting broth with tender beef and chewy handmade noodles that really hit the spot. * Dan Dan Noodles - Creamy, nutty, and packed with bold sesame flavor with just the right amount of spice. * Mustard Green Beef Noodles - A comforting bowl with tender beef, chewy noodles, and pickled mustard greens that add the perfect tangy kick. The portions are generous, making it a great place to come with friends or family and share a variety of dishes.

Service: The staff is pretty friendly, very attentive and fast to place the order…read more Ambiance: A typical chinese restaurant in the 626. Wasn't crowded on a weeknight. Food: Be aware that lanzhou beef noodle soup is different than the taiwan one that is more popular. This has a lighter broth and they have a wide variety of noodles. I would get the spicy since it was not too spicy and it was more flavorful than the non spicy version.

I am in LOVE. Never did I ever imagine I would love a hot pot place as much as I do here. Usually…read moreI'm a big proponent of making hot pot at home - but YGF is truly a very delicious experience. I got the tomato broth and loved it! I love all the sauces that they have and appreciate the satay sauce, black vinegar, and sesame sauce. If you order a rice, they really pile it on which is so nice of them! They have a stamp card if you want to be a regular. It's so packed on the weekends during mealtimes. I wish they had more restrooms though because the line can get long.

My sister recommended this place and it was good! I liked their sauce bar and staff was friendly…read more There is free parking which can be a little hard to find because the gym is close by and it's crowded! After entering you get a bowl and place items you want in your soup in it to get weighed. The noodles are all dispersed on top of the counter and in the middle. It's not really organize sequentially. Anyway after weighing you get told a table to sit at and then wait there. They give you lemon water automatically and the tomato broth is vegetarian. Compared to other Malatang spots, I'd say their ingredients don't seem as fresh but they have a good variety and a stamp card which is nice. Every 10 lb is a free lb. Sauce bar is good so somewhere I would go back to. Seating area is clean too.