ting h.

Hidden Gem in Tustin! I stumbled upon this amazing Sichuan restaurant -- Shufeng Kitchen 蜀风小厨 -- and what a find! I came with the kids, planning to grab a few small bites, but once I saw the mala hot pot on the menu, I just couldn't resist I'm already planning to come back for the bullfrog pot next time! Zhong Dumplings (钟水饺) Thin wrappers, juicy filling, and that signature red chili oil aroma -- spicy, garlicky, slightly sweet, and totally addictive! Wontons in Chicken Broth This bowl was pure comfort -- rich yet refreshing chicken soup, tender wontons with generous filling... perfect for warming you up Couple's Sliced Beef and Tripe (夫妻肺片) A classic done right! Tender beef slices tossed with peanuts, cilantro, and just the right balance of numbing spice and heat -- a perfect dish to go with rice Spicy Mala Hot Pot (香辣冒菜锅) Loved this one! The broth was aromatic and flavorful without being greasy, with a layered heat that's not your typical mala tang base. Lots of ingredients, generous portions -- super satisfying Five-Spice Beef Fried Rice (五香牛肉炒饭) Chopped braised beef with carrots, peas, and eggs -- simple, hearty, and nostalgic. It tasted just like homemade comfort food. Shrimp & Fried Dough with Yogurt (酸奶虾滑油条) Crispy fried dough wrapped around shrimp, topped with yogurt and fruit -- a creative mix of sweet, savory, and tangy. The kids loved it! The restaurant is clean and comfortable, dishes come out quickly, and portions are generous. Around $20 per person, and everything tasted authentically Sichuan -- bold, spicy, fragrant, and full of flavor. They also offer takeout if you want to bring some dishes home to add to your dinner table Highly recommend for anyone craving real Sichuan cuisine in Orange County!

Angela B.

Osmanthus tea tofu dessert $5 10/5! Absolutely incredible. If you're a fan of cold, gently sweet, refreshing dessert with a subtle floral undertone, this is it. I found the osmanthus flavor to be wonderful and not so in my face. I loved it through and through. One portion is shareable, and I took home the other half to enjoy. Chili wontons 4/5 Bae really enjoyed these, I found they weren't as addictive as the house dumps, but still yummy regardless. Dan Dan noodles 4/5 $9ish Love the texture of the noodles! They're springy and emulate one of my fav sgv spots for noodle chew. It has a slight Szechuan numbingness to it, but not one where it takes over your tongue. The portion isn't crazy, but it's good for the size. I enjoyed it with cilantro mixed in! Braised beef with rice 3.5/5 Bae prefers the pork over the beef (said the pork is more savory), I had a couple slices and didn't care too much for it. They do give lots of beef tho. Seasoned peanuts near cash register 3/5 Wanted to try these cuz I love the salted Viet peanuts. These come in their Szechuan seasoning that's more piecey. Not my fav, but I probably wouldn't get again. They're not bad, but they're fine. Everything was about $60 I believe. Service is still great, the guy came out to explain all the dishes and mixed the noodles for us.

Sai C.

The grill fish is really good. We had the garlic style because we can't eat spicy! The skin of the fish is crispy and does not have much bone. We also had the SiChuan cold noodle and it's authentic. The restaurant pretty simple and clean. The server was nice and came by many time.

Brian L.

The Chinese food scene is incredibly competitive in OC, with plenty of authentic options where it's hard to really differentiate as someone not particularly indoctrinated into the cuisine and can be intimidating with the food options and not being familiar with the language. I can totally relate as someone whose Chinese is definitely not good enough despite often being expected to. While I can't dive into the peculiarities of the cuisine here, it's pretty solid Sichuan style food that's a bit on the spicier side, for the general public, not that I would notice. The ordering process is pretty simple with a QR code, which has become pretty standard at Chinese restaurants and does make it easier if you struggle to read the menu items. They seem to be fairly new and not with the most expansive menu, with some pretty standard rice plates, but I knew I had to try out the noodles and dumplings, essentials in the cuisine. The jelly noodles made of mung beans were so refreshing on an incredibly hot day, with great texture and flavor. Though the dumplings look rather unassuming, it had such a combination of flavors that were absolutely delicious and unique in its flavor profile. They're simple dishes with incredible execution, and that's all you really need sometimes. The prices are very fair with solid portions, and you'll find yourself stuffed with a couple of dishes and not much more than $20 after tax and tip, which is absolutely solid for fresh, authentic, and delicious food. I really look forward to sampling the rest of the menu. TIP: The jelly noodles and house dumplings are essential.

Carrie Z.

Family-owned Chinese restaurant located in the Stater Bros shopping plaza, just to the right of Stater Bros. I ordered over the phone and the food was prepared quickly--pickup was easy and the staff was very friendly. The service was excellent (5/5) and the pricing is one of the best deals around (5/5)--you can still feed four people for around $40, which is rare these days. As for the food, the flavors were just okay (3/5)--most of the dishes tasted pretty similar, and while I was told it's Sichuan-style, it didn't quite have the bold, spicy profile you'd expect. The fried rice was good, but the wonton soup was too salty for my taste.

Elsielu L.

Frog Hot Pot You can tell the difference right away. The frog is fresh (not frozen) -- big pieces, tender and bouncy, and incredibly flavorful. Frozen frog doesn't even compare. Portion is a bit small for the price, but it's so good we wished there was more. Grilled Fish (pleasant surprise!) The fish was thick, juicy, and very tender -- not dry or over-fried like many grilled fish dishes. The sides were generous (lotus root, potatoes, celery, wood ear mushrooms, cauliflower). We ordered mild spicy, and even kids could enjoy it. Perfect for 2-3 people and great value. Overall, a very satisfying Sichuan meal -- bold, flavorful, and worth the visit.

Nicole C.

I love Sichuan food, and locally I love going to Sichuan Impressions. I went to ShuFeng Kitchen with really no expectations other than it was a new local spot, and I was genuinely surprised at how amazing the food was here. This place is located in an unassuming plaza, and it's right by a popular Indian restaurant that's a free standing building - same complex technically as Habuya just on the opposite corner. Inside is so unassuming though really clean, and the menu is pretty minimal tight compared to other local Chinese spots. Where the place shines is undoubtedly the food. One of my favorite dishes at Sichuan Impressions is their impressive dumplings - beaten out by the dumplings at Super Dumplings in orange - and now both places by here. There is something so wonderful about the noodles and wraps here. I'm not 100% sure but the noodles here taste hand made and they soak up sauces so beautifully. The wontons, dumplings, and dandan noodles were just spectacular. They look so plain but flavors do not lie, these are some of the best local noodle and dumpling related dishes I've had in a really long time. I also had the spicy hot pot and oh my goodness it was spectacular. I love ordering the Mao Cai at sichuan impressions but the spicy hot pot here takes it for me. The flavors are spectacular and what really sold me was the quality of the spicy beef. The spicy beef in the hot pot is cooked to perfection, perfectly seasoned, and so high quality and tender. We also added ok the duck blood and intestines, and I haven't had better duck blood or intestines locally they were both unexpectedly phenomenal. Overall I will be a regular here when I have a Sichuan craving. We had 5 dishes total and not a single miss. If you like spicy food, Sichuan cuisine, or are at all interested in a spicer flavor profile of food, I highly recommend trying this place.

Nelson T.

HOT & NEW in Tustin. Such a clean restaurant off of red Hill and the 5 freeway. It looks newly remodeled and is next to India kitchen. Hot means spicy. Try their spicy beef hot pot with a tender beef. The meat melts in your mouth and the vegetables inside feels like it will clean you out for the evening. The braised chicken is tender, but not overcooked. The mouth feel for all of the dishes are great since it feels cooked, but not overcooked. Server takes his time getting you clean, unchipped dishes. Water is cold and plentiful. We came for lunch and there was no wait. The dipping powder for the braised and beef really shined.

Shannon Z.

Overall a good authentic Chinese restaurant! I came here with a party of 3 on a Friday evening for dinner around 6:30pm and there was no wait although most tables were full (small and casual interior). Ordering is easy and through an app, and food came out fairly quickly. We ordered the sichuan jelly noodles which had a nice kick to it, it was super oily! Also ordered the house special dumplings which were my favorite dish (so delicious and good amount of spicy). The braised chicken and fried rice was pretty good, fried rice a tiny bit bland. And I wish there were more vegetable options, pretty much no vegetable dishes. But overall I was satisfied with my meal! Service was good too!

Sophysna L.

Today we stumbled upon a surprisingly amazing little Sichuan restaurant in Tustin, right next to Irvine -- Shufeng Kitchen . From the outside, it looks quite ordinary, but the moment you step in, that familiar aroma of Sichuan spices instantly hits -- this place is truly a hidden gem. The staff were super friendly and recommended a few of their must-try dishes -- we went for the Golden Broth Fatty Beef Hotpot, Tengjiao Dumplings, and Green Sichuan Pepper Bullfrog Pot. These three dishes easily became the stars of the table. The Golden Broth Fatty Beef Hotpot arrived with a gorgeous golden soup base that smelled incredible -- slightly sour, mildly spicy, and rich in flavor. The thinly sliced beef cooks in just seconds, perfectly tender and juicy, soaking up all that broth flavor. Absolutely addictive! The Tengjiao Dumplings were another highlight -- silky smooth wrappers with a savory filling inside. The green Sichuan pepper oil added that tingling, numbing aroma that bursts on your tongue -- spicy but not overwhelming, leaving behind an unforgettable fragrance. Then came the Green Sichuan Pepper Bullfrog Pot, heaven for anyone who loves bold, spicy flavors! The bullfrog meat was tender and delicate, while the bubbling broth delivered waves of numbing heat from the peppers -- perfect with a bowl of rice. Every bite was a fiery delight! Beyond the spicy dishes, their noodles and cold appetizers were equally impressive. The Sichuan Braised Beef Noodles had a rich, flavorful broth with tender chunks of beef and springy noodles; the Sliced Beef and Ox Tongue in Chili Sauce was thinly sliced, well-balanced in spice, and even more refreshing when chilled; and the Cold Noodles were light, spicy, and incredibly appetizing -- perfect for a warm day. Since we had a child with us, we also ordered the Taiwanese Braised Pork Rice, which turned out to be a hit -- the pork was perfectly balanced with fat and lean, rich with soy-based flavor, and the kid couldn't stop eating until the bowl was completely clean!

Justina N.

Wow, what a surprisingly great find. I came in right at 11:30am on a weekday and there was also a couple other groups ready to try the place out. The server was super nice and made sure everything I ordered made it out. The food was soooo good! Ordered the house special dumplings, hot oil wontons, and osmanthus longjing tea tofu pudding. The spice on the house special dumplings creeps up a little. Nothing was too salty. My first time having osmanthus tofu pudding and it's now one of my new faves. I would definitely come back just for the tofu pudding!! Can't wait to come back and order more. I have a feeling I'll have to order pick up because this place will definitely be a hit in the near future.

Boris R.

The food didn't match the photos/expectations. What I saw on Xiaohongshu (little red book) looked like Photo 1, but what I actually got was Photo 2. The menu has changed too -- they no longer have Taiwanese braised pork rice. They only have a "braised pork rice" option, and the pork comes in big chunks (not the usual finely braised style). We also ordered Fuqi Feipian, and it was basically flavorless. Isn't this place supposed to be Sichuan? The chili wasn't spicy at all, and overall the taste was just completely off for a $10 dish. Overall: pretty average. I won't be coming back. Came here because of Xiaohongshu and felt misled. 宣传与实物不符。小红书上的是图一。实际上拿到的是图二。菜单也有改动，没有台式卤肉饭了，只有卤味猪肉饭（这特么什么玩意？中国有这菜？）卤味猪肉饭猪肉还是一块一块的，你们餐厅做菜的在中国吃卤肉饭吃这个是吧？ 夫妻肺片，没有味道。餐厅不是蜀风小厨吗？辣椒完全不辣的，不止是辣椒，夫妻肺片10刀味道完全不对。 一般，不会再去。被小红书骗过来的。

Annie W.

Shufeng was still busy for a Monday night! Part of this could have to do with it being a small place with limited seating. It's a very casual environment. Not good for large parties because of the space, but good for smaller groups. Spicy potato app: 8/10. Good and one of my favorite dishes of the night. Wontons in green Sichuan pepper broth: 8/10. The wontons were good and the broth it came in was unique. It was refreshing to have wontons in something other than chili oil or a basic broth. I liked the flavor of the broth a lot. Braised beef with rice: 6/10. The meat was okay, but at least it was tender. The fried rice was very bland. Sour beef soup hot pot: 7.5/10. Good but not the favorite of the night. The broth is flavorful, but I like the broth of the wonton dish better. It comes with rice on the side. There's more in this hot pot than I expected, which was very nice! I liked the vegetables in here. There's also vermecilli at the bottom. Side note: I saw that some people had a hot pot with a fire underneath. It is not this hot pot, but it wasn't necessary anyway. This was far more food than 3 people needed, but we had so much we wanted to try. Overall, it was still worth trying once. The service was excellent and the people here are very nice. I enjoyed eating here. Google Maps led me through the other parking lot to get here which was kind of weird, but trust the process because it'll still lead you to the restaurant correctly, even if in a roundabout way (or go to the filled parking lot instead).