I'm definitely not someone who can handle spicy foods. This place is the type of place where even the mildest level of spice can literally make me drip sweat. And yet, it's quite good. We got the Hunan spicy stir fried pork, braised pork belly, oil bandit chicken, stinky tofu, and crispy pork with cauliflower. You actually can't adjust the spiciness of the sticky tofu. Everything else was low spicy. I don't know how people can handle most spicy. All were really good though I only had a bite of the stinky tofu. It's not really my thing but the others said that was their favorite. We also got the brown sugar rice cake and that was really good. This is a popular place, which makes sense. The portions are really good, including the rice bowls. And the food comes out quite quickly. And they did a nice job with the decor. Except for the signage that's literally on cardboard. The only thing that was a negative is that they, like many restaurants now, give you a QR code to order on your own. Except we had terrible reception and they don't have public WiFi. I don't love this trend -- feels like it benefits the owners more than the customers. Based on what others ordered, the fish and eggplant dishes are popular. read more

Came in on a whim on a Friday evening with my partner and we're both super impressed with the flavors and portions! We ordered the Century egg and eggplant , glass noodles with sour cabbage, hunan stir fried beef, and stir fried celtuce (for the fiber). All were delicious, but my favorites were definitely the century egg and eggplant which was an incredible meld of umami, spicy, salty, rich and paired well with rice; and the stir fried glass noodles w pickled cabbage. Coming back next time with a group to try the chili fish! We way overdid it and gladly took about 1/2 of our food home for leftovers. Lively atmosphere, several large parties in the back. It is BYOB. read more

Picky Hunan - Pan Asian Near Me - Alhambra, California

What a great place to get sticky Tofu. It is the best. Everything at this somewhat new eatery is great. Their deep fried bass comes in green peppers and you will love it. They have a cabbage with pork that is so good, you will want to take an extra order home. Even their plain noodles are great and you will love their egg fried rice. It is so good. This place is so cute and super clean. The service is great. They take such good care of you and will help you with the menu, I know I had questions. I don't like tofu, but the server said try the sticky tofu and I did and it was wonderful and I will have it again there. Parking is easy and the prices are fair. It is just a great place for Hunan food and if you have never tried it, do it. Also get their duck beer. Have fun. read more

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My first time having Hunan food and I liked it! Ordered togo and had a great time. It's bold, spicy, flavorful and goes soooo well with rice. NOTE you do need to order rice separately!!! Hunan stir fried beef ($21.99)-- Probably the most basic thing we ordered? It's sliced beef with the Hunan flavor profile. I wouldn't say the beef was super tender or anything but the flavor was good so that makes up for it! Lots of celery though that we just kind of ate around. Pork intestines with duck blood ($16.99)-- Not an intestine fan but THE DUCK BLOOD IS SO GOOD!!! It soaks up the flavor so well and has that jelly texture that you either love or hate. Green pepper stir fry pork ribs ($18.99)-- AGAIN THE FLAVOR IS IMMACULATE!! This one uses green chili and it's the kind of spicy that is completely edible. Perfect topping for rice!! The ribs themselves were hit or miss some were fall apart tender and some were tough. As a whole, looooove the flavor. Wish the meat was more tender but that's all. Warning though, as a whole everything is rather heavily seasoned and oily. But that's just kind of how it is so make your peace and enjoy!! read more

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Picky Hunan is a new restaurant located on Valley Blvd near New Ave in Alhambra. After bowling at Alhambra Valley Bowl, I decided to check this place out. You may enter into the restaurant from inside and outside the bowling alley. Free parking is available. Ambiance is comfy and cozy with good amount of inside seating. Staff was super friendly and patient. My eldest daughter and I did take-out, but we'll do dine-in next time. Menu has unique and interesting variety of dishes that I'm not used to seeing at other restaurants. Perhaps they are very specific to the Hunan cuisine. We ended up getting one Stir-Fried Quail Eggs and one Braised Bean Curd Sticks in Broth. Wait time wasn't too long. Quail eggs were stuffed in fried tofu. I was surprised with its presentation. It was a different take on the standard quail eggs. It had very robust flavor and taste overall. Decent dish to try for your first time. Braised bean curd skin sticks was the best! Tons and tons of bean curd sticks with great portions of thin and juicy pork slices. YUM! Broth was light with a hint of saltiness. I would definitely get this dish again. Both dishes above were in huge portions which I love. Prices were fair for the size. Can't wait to come back and try their other speciality dishes. read more

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Authentic Hunan food in LA, tastes just like original Hunan local flavor. Spice level customizable, we got mild spicy for our, very kid-friendly. Dishes highlights: Chili fish head (noodles mixed in soup tastes amazing), large portion tender stir-fry beef, smooth steamed egg for kids, tasty dry-braised perch. Clean place, nice service. It's always packed busy, please come early to skip queue. Great spot for family meals! read more

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So so delicious. The smoked fish in green peppers (which wasn't smoked fish but deep fried bass) and cabbage with crispy pork were standouts. The fish reminded me of something my grandmother used to make. The cabbage had amazing wok hei and so much flavor. They honored our request for mild level of spice. Every dish had just a hint of spice, just barely enough to let me know it was there. We will be introducing this place to friends and family. read more

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Every dish hit all the right notes for my taste buds. That authentic wok hei -- the smoky "breath of the wok" flavor -- is honestly so hard to find overseas. We ordered the Steamed Fish Head with Chopped Chili, and I noticed almost every table had one too. The fish was incredibly tender and meaty, and the savory chopped chili flavor soaked perfectly into every bite. Spicy, fresh, and deeply flavorful -- definitely one of the highlights of the meal. read more

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Services is reasonable Food are average My parents are Hunan-see. I know what's good n original. Unfortunately I'm not able to taste it here. read more

This is one of the newly open Hunan cuisine in the valley. The dry pot bullfrog with perilla is a must order dish. I love the stinky tofu and we all love it. The spicy chicken goblet was also really good. The service was great and we enjoyed dinning in. The restaurant was clean too. read more

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Had dinner at Diao Zui Ba in Alhambra and it was such a satisfying experience. The signature chopped chili fish head was incredibly tender and flavorful, definitely worth the wait. We also loved the spicy shrimp with perilla and the stir-fried golden eggs--super fragrant with great wok hei. Portions were generous and perfect for sharing with friends. The restaurant feels very authentic, like being back in Changsha. If you enjoy bold Hunan flavors, this place is a must-try. I'll definitely come back again! read more

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After eating, I felt that their food was very authentic, cheap and delicious. It was really great and definitely worth a visit! Moreover, the prices were very reasonable. I ordered five dishes for less than 100 dollar. And the portions were not small at all. Highly recommended the"hunan spicy stir-fried pork". There's a generous amount of meat. The cooking is just right, and the meat is very tasty and not greasy at all. My favorite dish is "spicy chicken giblets". If you love sour and spicy flavor, you must try this. It's super delicious when mixed with rice. It's not oily at all and very dry and crispy. I love it! The "signature chopped chili fish head", "Liuyang-style steamed pork ribs", and "spicy stir-fried pork kidney & tripe" are also pretty good read more

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One of the most authentic hunan cuisine in Alhambra! Their spicy is very good, the must order is the fish head! The fish head meat is very sweet and smooth texture! Very fresh. Their location is very convenient for days after dinner can go bowling! read more

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Today is our third time here. Everything that we have ordered so far are very good. They can also dial up or down the level of spiciness. Amazing Hunan Cuisine! @刁嘴巴Picky Hunan read more

Picky Hunan - Braised fish. - Pan Asian Near Me - Alhambra, California

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The food had great wok flavor and the portions were generous for the price. The stir-fried pork with fermented black beans and the chopped pepper fish head were both very satisfying. The cauliflower with pork cracklings was super fragrant, and overall the dishes had a nice spicy Hunan style that made the meal really enjoyable. read more

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Amazing food, excellent service, and a very new and clean interior. We ordered the fried rice, whole snapper, and beer duck and everything was incredible read more

Picky Hunan - Beer duck - Pan Asian Near Me - Alhambra, California

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Right across the street from SG Molly tea, this place immediately catches your eye with its thoughtful decor--the Hunan cuisine vibe is absolutely on point. * **Fiery Double Crunch** Stir-fried pork kidneys are tender and crisp, paired with spicy, crunchy beef aorta--an amazing dish to go with rice! * **Signature Dish: "Dried Radish with Cured Pork"** A must-order. You can't go wrong with this--rich aroma and full of that irresistible wok hei! * **Rice Tofu** Sells out super fast... and I missed it again and again! It's just that popular. * **Spicy Black Bean Steamed Ribs** A comforting homestyle dish with balanced flavors--perfect for all ages. read more

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Diao Zui Ba (刁嘴巴) is absolutely delicious! When they first opened back in February, I knew this place was going to be a hit. I didn't expect that coming back just three months later, people would already be taking numbers and lining up even on a weekday evening! This time, I didn't order a single dish myself--my friends just ordered what they wanted to try, which worked out perfectly since I wanted to taste some things I hadn't had before. I couldn't believe how amazing everything was! The absolute standout for me this time was the stir-fried vermicelli with sauerkraut (酸菜炒粉条)--it was incredible! I highly recommend this dish!!! The service is still excellent. The restaurant's layout is a bit awkward, but they've arranged the seating very reasonably. Five-star recommendation! read more

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Came here recently after hearing a lot about it, and it definitely lived up to the hype. Everything we ordered had that strong wok flavor and was super satisfying with rice. The smashed eggplant with century egg was sooo good--rich, saucy, and really addictive. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the pork liver was a surprise favorite (no gamey taste at all, cooked perfectly). Even the cabbage had amazing flavor. Service was friendly, ordering is easy with QR code, and the space is clean and comfortable. This is one of those spots I'd happily bring friends back to when I'm craving spicy, comforting food. read more

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第一次来吃，环境很美，很多人。服务挺好的。每一道菜都很好吃，腊肉的肉质稍微逊色了点，但是小炒黄牛肉很嫩很入味很下饭，酱油炒饭颗颗分明，味道很好吃，青菜爽脆新鲜，厨师一看就很有经验下次再来尝试其他菜 read more

Picky Hunan - 小炒黄牛肉，腊肉，青菜，酱油炒饭 - Pan Asian Near Me - Alhambra, California

Went during their soft opening. Staff was awesome and made great suggestions. Food was incredibly flavorful and delicious and I definitely want to come back and try more! read more

Picky Hunan - Beer braised duck with Konjac - Pan Asian Near Me - Alhambra, California

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Literally the best hunanese food I've had, absolutely DELICIOUS, quality dish, owner is super super nice! Even rice tastes soooo good imma go back again soon read more

Picky Hunan - Pepper beef, stinky tofu, cauliflower - Pan Asian Near Me - Alhambra, California

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洛杉矶华人区圣盖博新开了一家湘菜馆 ：叼嘴巴 一进门就是那种很接地气的 烟火气装修风格，红砖墙、木桌椅、灯光暖暖的，五谷丰登，感觉像是把国内街头的湘菜馆搬到了LA. 湖南菜最大的特点就是----香、辣、鲜、下饭，每一道菜都带着浓浓的锅气。 我们点了四道招牌菜，整体口味真的很在线： 湖南梅菜扣肉 肥瘦相间的五花肉蒸得软糯入味，梅菜吸满了肉汁的咸香，香辣的口感里还带一点点微甜，入口即化 ，绝对是湖南风下菜王. 小炒黄牛肉 湘菜馆必点！黄牛肉切得很薄，爆炒出来的锅气特别足，牛肉嫩而不柴，香辣但不呛. 茶油土匪鸡 用茶油炒出来的鸡肉香味很特别，土鸡：肉紧实有嚼劲，配上辣椒和蒜香，绝对是很有"江湖气"的湘菜代表。 干烧鲈鱼： 这一道菜分量真的太大了， 鲈鱼外皮微焦，里面的肉依然细嫩。酱汁浓郁又不腻，带一点点辣味和蒜香， 口感超级好. 在洛杉矶能吃到这么有烟火气的湖南菜，真的挺惊喜 read more

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The Pickled Fish Soup here is a must try! The restaurant is so cute, clean, and has a great vibe. Excellent service too! Highly recommended read more

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环境非常接地气，锅气味十足的菜，鱼头非常嫩，小炒黄牛肉也是牛肉很嫩，辣椒炒鸡蛋非常非常入味！真的太好吃了！而且量也很足！腰花也很嫩，鸡爪真的要配冰啤气真的没有一道菜是失望的！下次必来！ read more

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Heard there's a new Hunan restaurant in Alhambra and had to check it out！the space feels like stepping into a cozy Hunan farmhouse, and from the super tender chopped chili fish head (totally worth the 30-minute wait) to the flavorful braised beef with wrinkled peppers, melt-in-your-mouth pork belly, and crispy smelly tofu that's funky in the best way, every dish was bold, authentic, and perfect with rice read more

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Literally amazing one of the best restaurants I have ever been to. The whole fried sea bass was beyond perfect- service excellent.

A great Hunan restaurant and a very pleasant surprise. Every dish had amazing wok flavor，spicy and fragrant. The chopped chili fish head was fresh and flavorful, the braised pork belly was tender and not greasy, and the Hunan stirfried pork with white fungus had a nice crunchy texture. Food, atmosphere, and service were all excellent. Definitely a place I'd come back to often！ read more

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香！！特别好吃 锅气十足 带湖南朋友一起去吃的说非常正宗 店内环境也很有趣 农家乐的感觉 一进店就闻到饭香菜香了 真的有种秒回国既视感 而且他们家价格也很实惠 一桌菜四五个人都够吃 强烈推荐 read more

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Very original Hunan cuisine. Right amount of spice and tastes super delicious. Looks pretty good as well! Will come again read more

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The food is amazingly authentic and flavorful. The server was super friendly and helpful. Definitely worth coming back and try other dishes. Highly recommend if you love spicy food. read more

Pretty nice I loved the eggplant with century eggs and steamed eggs with minced meat. Sticky tofu and stir fried beef is definitely a must try. Closed out the meal with the brown sugar glazed rice cakes. 10/10 big back experience read more