I've been coming here at least once a week for the past five months, and this place continues to impress 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. read more

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This place is crazy good. When you think of Szechuan food you're probably thinking SPICE, but you can 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. read more

Sichuan Street Food - Soy sauce tofu with beef - Szechuan Near Me - Pasadena, California

Flavors are strong, quality is high, and everything is incredible. Our favorites are the cabbage, green beans, sichuan home-style fried noodle, dumplings, and the diced chicken with chilies. I love the small coziness of the restaurant, and the staff are all so friendly. I love watching the chefs cook too, as the kitchen is front and center. This place deserves all the business it can get, it's amazing to have such high quality Sichuan food in Pasadena. read more

Been Sichuan Street Food twice in the last month for lunch. It's a true hole‑in‑the‑wall spot on Green Street -- small, plain, nothing special in terms of décor, but clean. You can see straight into the kitchen, and it looks clean as well. Servers are friendly, though not very fluent in English. The food is pretty tasty. Lots of different peppers are added to some of the dishes -- some dried and inedible -- plus peanuts and green onions. Portions are decent for the price, and the menu is small but focused. I've tried the Kung Pao shrimp, tomato and eggs, and the crispy shrimp with pepper sauce. There's noticeable added sugar in several dishes -- something I'm not a fan of. Everything comes out piping hot, straight from the wok to your table. The spice level is inconsistent. One day "mild" is spicier than "spicy," and vice versa. I've learned to pace myself so I don't burn my mouth. Overall, a solid spot. Detailed Ratings Location: B Venue: C Menu: B Service: B Food Taste & Quality: B Food Temperature: A Value: B Overall: B -- 4 stars read more

Loved this place so much I had to visit it twice in one week. The food is incredible and the workers are so attentive and kind. Probably the best Chinese food in Pasadena. read more

Sichuan Street Food - Dan Dan noodles, mouth watering chicken, and garlic pork belly - Szechuan Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Enter with Caution. It's gonna get spicy. To long to read - get the Mapo Tofu with Beef. I think it's a great dish, especially if you're new to Sichuan food. I had it on Medium spice, and I was sweating profusely. It doesn't come with rice, so be sure to order white rice on the side. The Sichuan Boiled Blackfish is delicious if you can share with a friend. Be warned --- also very spicy. The fish is so tender and I found myself sipping the addicting lava broth. It hurt so good. I would not order the Dan Dan Noodles or Diced Chicken with Spicy Chilies again. I felt like there wasn't enough chicken and the dan dan noodles had a weird musty flavor that I didn't resonate with. I prefer the Taiwanese version a little more. My last words, be careful with your spice tolerance. Leave your pride at the door and go a or two notch lower. I had stomach cramps afterwards. I would definitely go back again for the Mapo Tofu. The server found my little puddle of sweat adorable, and gave me napkins. Bless her heart. read more

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Small, somewhat hidden and unassuming establishment in Pasadena. We saw how busy it was with mostly Chinese clientele so we were curious to try it! We tried the spicy diced chicken, green beans and dan dan mian. We asked for everything to be medium spicy, and while this was pretty doable for us, our bodies got pretty overwhelmed that we finished without feeling full. Among the three, the noodles were my favorite. I especially liked the type of noodles they used as it had a lot of bounce, and that instead of using ground pork they used small pork chunks. My only critique is that the sauce wasn't as nutty tasting as other dan dan mian I've had. The spicy diced chicken wasn't as crispy as others I've had, but I still liked it enough that I'd still get it again as it's a staple for me when I get Sichuan food. The green beans was advertised as having beef but there was hardly any ground beef. Service was really top notch. Will definitely return! read more

Sichuan Street Food - Dan Dian mian, spicy diced chicken and green beans - Szechuan Near Me - Pasadena, California

Sichuan street food does Sichuan food well. The numbing spice is not over done. They have mastered the levels of spice. I enjoyed the medium spice for mapo tofu and cumin lamb. The cumin lamb was spicier than the mapo tofu. Someone mentioned that the dry dishes are spicier than the wet dishes and I agree! Not sure why. These dishes do not always come w rice so you will have to order a side of rice but it is needed. The rice can help offset the spice. Both times I ordered to go. No time to wait for food but honestly each time there were lots of people and no parking. The temperature inside was hot as well. I wouldn't want to go on a hot day. read more

Sichuan Street Food - Mapo tofu and cumin lamb to go. Sooo good - Szechuan Near Me - Pasadena, California

I was craving a pork kidney dish and came across Sichuan Street Food. I love spicy, but can't handle the heat like I used to so tried to order everything with the least amount of spice as possible at a Sichuan restaurant haha. We ordered the Sichuan Home-Style Fried Noodle with Beef, Stir Fried Pig Kidney, and the Dan Dan Noodle with Pork. I would give all the dishes 4 stars. Everything tasted good overall, very flavorful, and nice portions. The Pork Kidney was still pretty spicy even though I asked for lighter spice. This dish uses mala spices and has some sort of pepper balls. A lot of them, where you feel that tingling numbness when you bite into it. The service was attentive although it took a while to get our food. It's not a big restaurant, but there's seating on the first and second floors. We were able to get a table right away when we arrived within 20 minutes of opening. Overall the food was good and I would come back. read more

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I came fore lunch and was impressed. The food is very authentic. The medium was pretty spicy so beware if you can't handle spice. Although it was spicy, the flavors were great. I ordered the mapo tofu and the boiled fish medium. I love spicy food but I'm glad I didn't go spicy. I was greeted as soon as I came in and the food came quickly. It's a small restaurant with 6 tables downstairs. There might be an upstairs. The tables are spaced well apart so it doesn't feel too crowded. There is street parking. read more

Super tasty food! Tried the green beans with beef. Not a ton of beef but the green beans are excellent. Husband tried the dan dan noodles which he liked but probably wouldn't order again. Very spicy but you can order mild (it's still a little spicy). read more

The place is small and seems to be always crowded. Service is fast. This is the place to go when you like a modern spicy chinese food. A reviewer said that they love it because it doesn't use much of a certain chinese spice. Which can be a good thing or a bad thing depending on your preference. Their spicy level is real, so if you're used to spicy food then their hot level will be enough (because at more modern chinese place usually you need to up the level by one or two). Mapo tofu is nice. Dandan noodles is a bit unusual. But the spicy diced chicken was a let down because it's tough, not crispy nor tender. read more

Food was soooo spicy. As an Indian girl, I handle a lot of spice but this one was insane, American spice tolerance wouldn't be able to handle this spot tbh. Go for mild on the dry dishes and medium for the wet dishes. Service was good but they don't have many English speakers there so it was a little hard to ask questions about spice levels and if there could be adjustments made to the food. It's a very small restaurant. Doesn't take reservations. First come first serve. But people there eat very fast. read more

Sichuan Street Food - Dry pot prawns - Szechuan Near Me - Pasadena, California

Huge portions for great prices. Food was super authentic and very tasty. The cucumber salad was the best I've had ever. Highly recommend

饭菜是好吃的，但员工训练很差，光老板娘态度好，但是前台的阿姨和小伙在面前冲来冲去三次也不招呼。我常去吃，但这是针对5/2周六去的：阿姨盛饭拿到二楼又拿回来找迷路的订单，效率真的很低。后台厨师，穿黑衣戴眼镜的，捧着高丽菜丢锅却掉了几片在地上，也不洗一下或丢掉，居然是捡完丢锅里。还心虚回头看有没有人撞见。老板娘怀着小孩辛苦了，但是这样子混乱真的对经营不利。以前有一位戴眼镜的男生服务很好，可惜最近都没看到了。 read more

This place was busy in the middle of a work day but we got seated upstairs and the service was quick. It helps to have friends who speak the language. The twice cooked pork was flavorful and came with lots of leeks (I think) and the kidney was an adventurous pick. It also came with lots of veggies like celery and maybe chayote. Dan Dan noodles is a spicy version with minced meat. Everything was tasty and HOT! read more

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Great food and service for those who crave authentic Szechuan flavors. Personally I like it because it's not too mouth-numbing like a lot of other places, and the 'popcorn chicken' ($17) and fried green beans ($14) pack just the right amount of heat (I asked for 'medium' spicy). Easy street parking on Green St. read more

Sichuan Street Food - Szechuan Near Me - Pasadena, California

Sichuan Street Food is somewhat new to the Pasadena food scene so my friend and I decided to give it a try. Upon entering, we noticed that the restaurant is on a cozy/smaller end but because we arrived early enough, there were still a few seats open. We ordered the twice cooked pork, diced chicken with spicy chillies, and dried bean curd salad. I was looking forward to the chicken with spicy chillies and I've tried the ones from several other restaurants in the SGV, so i was expecting something similar. Unfortunately, it was a bit of a disappointment in terms of texture and spice level. The meat was a big tough and hard to chew. The twice cooked pork, on the other hand, was enjoyable. The meat was better and the vegetable added a good contrast in texture. The dried bean curd was also delicious. It's usually one of my go-to appetizers, when available, and this one met my expectations. Street parking available and no dedicated lot, unfortunately. read more

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Got the string beans for takeout. (5/5) Delicious. string beans with minced ground beef. ordered it spicy and it actually had a kick to it! service was friendly, seating for maybe 20ish inside. easy street parking. it did take a bit for the food to be prepared, but it was a full house. read more

So glad to find out about this place. Located near the financial district of Pasadena, and kind of hidden in the middle of a small street. A few tables inside and on their second floor. Service is always quick and efficient. The white peach green tea, dan dan noodles, cabbage with the peppers and pork are my usual picks. The maple tofu is also great, but dank (definitely had leftovers). Have definitely recommended this place to others, as well. So much on the menu, so curious to try more. This has become a usual choice when craving a really satisfying, tasty meal in the area. read more

So I think I just found my FAVORITE Chinese restaurant in SoCal... and I've only been there ONCE. Best Kung Pao Chicken I've ever had. Period. Full stop. Not negotiable. OMG I love this place! I rolled in around 12:30pm on a Saturday. The place was packed. Every diner? Asian. That's when you know right? I was lucky - I waited almost 10 minutes and was given a seat at a small table just as a line started forming out the door. And yes, I did feel a little guilty taking a table by myself... for about 5 seconds. Then the food came and I didn't want to leave. I hadn't had Chinese food since May in San Francisco, where I thought I had peaked within the culinary Chinese cuisine mountaintop at Henry's Hunan Restaurant! But that was NoCal. The search for SoCal's best? Over. At least for now. I ordered two dishes: 1. Kung Pao Chicken (Medium spicy) 2. Sichuan Dry-Fried String Beans with Beef (Also medium spicy, also lit me up a little) The level of spicy they offer: Mild, Medium, Hot, Extra. I wasn't gasping for water, but I did break a sweat. That's my kind of spice. I wanted to order more because so many dishes caught my eye but I was solo. And while I probably could've eaten a third plate, I didn't want to be "that guy". Well... I don't mind being "that guy" I just had to have some self-control. Here's how good it was: I'm willing to try the Stir-Fried Bullfrog next time. Yes, they serve bullfrog. Yes, it's got its own section on the menu. Yes, I'm oddly curious. And honestly... I don't want too many people to find out. If word gets out, and someone tells someone, and they tell someone else, and suddenly everyone knows -- I'll never get a table again. So if you read this... pretend you didn't. read more

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WOW! This place is the real deal. Aunthetic Sichuan through and through. The Sichuan Boiled Blackfish Fillet (水煮鱼 黑鱼片) is insanely good...spicy, flavorful, and absolutely unforgettable. I literally "died" from the heat... in the best way possible! This spot is the OG for sure read more

Sichuan Street Food - Sichuan Boiled Blackfish Fillet 水煮鱼 黑鱼片 - Szechuan Near Me - Pasadena, California

I was browsing Yelp this summer and saw an unfamiliar Sichuan restaurant in Pasadena so I had to try it out! Who would have expected an authentic Sichuan restaurant in Pasadena??? You know it is good when you see Chinese students in the area gather here for a meal. They know what is good. Yummy food in good portions & good price. There are several tables downstairs and a handful of tables upstairs. There is no parking lot, just street parking. Out of everything I have tried here so far, here are my top recommendations: Fish: pickled cabbage and chili blackfish fillet Veggie: stir fried celtuce with garlic Meat: stir fried lamb with cumin Dessert: glutinous rice ball with rice wine read more

Sichuan Street Food - Celtuce - Szechuan Near Me - Pasadena, California

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My dear friend and I had plans to have lunch to celebrate both our Oct b-days. We've pretty much exhausted most of the eateries within walking distance in the Pasadena area. Surprisingly, another dear friend of ours shared a wonderful article about Sichuan Street Food (SSF) with me the night before. What perfect timing! He unknowingly came to our rescue. It was a true gift of food place to eat idea indeed. Thank you my friend! With that said, I dedicate this 1401th review to him (you know who you are LOL). Enjoy the read! This was our 1st visit to SSF. It is a small, but comfortable and cozy place. It has a nice and calm vibe to it. It has about 6 tables plus chairs. With an open kitchen, you may watch the cooks in action. Funny, almost every time I try to take a picture of the kitchen, the cooks turn around. In other words, please be mindful... let them do their cooking! Let us do our eating! LOL My friend goes for very low spice to nil. I am a medium spice gal. We came to consensus on mild spice for all of our chosen dishes that had a spice level of choice. Their menu is quite limited to their specialty dishes which is perfect. We want their most authentic Sichuan foods offered. I wasn't shy about how many dishes to get for 2 people... we got 5 of them LOL. Here's my take... 1. Dumplings with napa cabbage & ground pork - great size dumpling with good amount of flavorful pork & cabbage filling, but the soup was a tad salty for me IMHO. Btw, it comes with 10 of them... perfect for sharing! 2. Chicken fried rice - huge pot of rice with chicken, egg, carrots, peas, green onions + amazing wok flavor! The chicken had a slightly fried texture to it. It was different... I enjoyed it very much! 3. Twice cooked pork with mild spice - tons of thinly sliced tender pork belly in chili oil that was fantastic! However, I didn't really taste much spice even though it had mild spice. I will have to step it up and go with medium spice next time. Must get this dish! Btw, for those intrigued by what "twice cooked" means like myself, per Google, "twice cooked pork (回鍋肉; huíguōròu) literally translates to "meat returned to the pan (wok)". The dish gets its name from the cooking process, which involves parboiling the pork belly and then stir-frying." I learned something new about cooking from eating this dish LOL. Thank you! 4. Dried bean curd strips & vegetable salad - this was the tamest of them all! No spice whatsoever with a solid amount of bean curd and love the peanuts... so wonderfully delicious! Great balance to the rest of the spicy dishes. Although, it was missing some tanginess per my friend. She added some Chinese vinegar to it and voilà, it had a whole different flavor and taste. I liked them both, but I would prefer its original form or just a drop or two of vinegar since I'm not much of a vinegar gal LOL. 5. Sichuan dry fried green beans with mild spice - now we're talking! This dish was the b*mbiest! OMG, green beans were crisp and crunchy. Texture was on point. Flavor was very good. It also had minced pork in it. With mild spice, it only had a little kick to it... I'll have to go up one to medium spice next time. Definitely a must get dish! Besides the amazingly yummy & delicious dishes and their fast timeliness of arriving at our table, the staff was super friendly and nice. Very hospitable from start to end. They re-filled our water without us asking for it. They even packed our leftovers for us. Thank you so much for the impeccable service! So there you have it... a cool and spicy (to your tolerance level of mild, medium, hot, or extra spicy of course =)) dining experience with great quality authentic Sichuan foods at reasonable prices solidly paired with amazing service! I will be back to try their bullfrog, mouth watering chicken, blackfish fillet, crispy shrimp, and many more unique and spicy deliciousness. If Sichuan flavored foods is one of your favorites or you haven't tried and would love to give Sichuan a whirl, Sichuan Street Food is the place for you! What are you waiting for? Come get them and happy eating!! See you here!!! Btw, they are closed on Tuesdays! Just FYI. read more

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As a Chinese person, I honestly find it hard to come across truly authentic Sichuan food in Los Angeles, and this place really stands out. The flavors are bold, fragrant, and full of character -- exactly what I look for in Sichuan cuisine. Some dishes are definitely on the spicier side, so it may not be for everyone, but that's also what makes it special and memorable. If you're easing into it, there are plenty of familiar options like Kung Pao Chicken and Orange Chicken. But if you enjoy classic Sichuan flavors, I personally recommend: * Boiled Fish in Chili Oil (Shui Zhu Yu) * Bullfrog dishes * Spicy Stir-Fried Kidney (Huo Bao Yao Hua) For me, this is very authentic, very satisfying Sichuan food, and I'm really glad to have a place like this in Pasadena. read more

Very solid Sichuan place in Pasadena. I got: 1) Mouth watering chicken. GREAT. 2) Pickled cabbage and chili blackfish filet. GREAT -- one of the better versions of this I've had at various Sichuan places in LA and SF. Very flavorful. 3) Egg fried rice. GREAT, ADDICTING EVEN -- some of the best fried rice I've had in years. Could not stop eating it. Woke up fatter the next day. Perfectly salted and not too oily. Love this place and will be coming back to try other stuff read more

Sichuan Street Food - Szechuan Near Me - Pasadena, California

Come for the food but not the service. We just order to go all the time, first tried in person quite obvious the English language is a barrier for most that works there so we order from grub-hub so it worked out. Portions are big, small establishment with upstairs eating. Lots of people bc the food is good if you like spicy, they do have no spicy options. It is loud, packed with people a few times when we went. The space bc of the cooking the floors pick up a lot of grease or when the server serves with things dropping so be careful. My son went in to get the to-go, was ignored just as others has mention until I went in. We come for the Dan Dan noodles and mapo tofu, we tried the thin potato's slice in vinegar yesterday it was supper tasty. We gone back 2-3 times just for pick up. Definetely need better front of the house staff. Star taken away for that. read more

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My third visit in two weeks. This food is SO good. Cumin Lamb is a MUST. Will be trying the bullfrog on my next visit, as I am so enamored with the flavors of every dish I've tried. read more

This is excellent food. Full stop. I cannot believe I've lived in this area so long and didn't know this place existed. It's fresh and delicious. Staff is friendly and helpful. I can't wait to go back and try many other items. YUM. read more

Amazing delicious authentic tiny place !!! We loved each of dishes we ordered! Our favorite was the fried shrimp w chile (you can request wo skin!) read more

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Fantastic food. Casual atmosphere. Friendly staff. First time and I went with the recommendation for the noodles. Super delicious and was ready fast. I will be back. About the people complaining about service, the name of the restaurant is "street food", it's fast and casual, cafeteria style, not a Michelin sit down restaurant. I would have missed on the delicious food. Staff was smiling and positive, maybe adjust your expectations. read more

Sichuan Street Food - Decor - Szechuan Near Me - Pasadena, California

Love love love the food. Our favorites are shrimp fried rice and orange chicken. The restaurant is nice and simple. Cooks are authentic. Wait time is not bad at all. read more

Authentic, tasty, great sichuan food! The place is small, may need to wait to get a table. read more

Sichuan Street food is a hidden gem. The service and staff are great! The food is solid. Seating is a little tight but given the quality and service. read more

Mapo tofu goated. Service goated. Pretty epic spot in the middle or a random place. Service very good

Insanely flavorful. My partner and I tried a new dish: sichuan fried noodles with beef. The beef is so tender easily the best prepared beef I've had. It melts in your mouth. There are obvious pieces of garlic, red pepper, and ginger within every dish and this is no exception. read more

It was fair Sichuan food. Not the greatest. Certainly better Sichuan fair around. The best dish was the Sichuan crab which I don't think is on the regular menu. read more

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Tasty and authentic! We saw this place while driving on Green St and wanted to give it a try! Sichuan dishes can get spicy; the atmosphere is pretty peppery with the cooking steam! Tables available at the lower (entrance) ground level and additional seating above where you can see the foods prepared. We thought it would be too spicy so we got mild but it wasn't hot at all; we probably could go two more levels. The Dan Dan noodles were pretty juicy with bits of meat to accentuate the dish! We love the crunch of the green beans. It has some small bits of meat as well. We also got twice cooked pork. It came with lettuce. You can park on the street and the complex does have rear parking. Bathroom is nice next to the stairs. read more

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Here's a bold and flavorful review for Holy Peppercorn that captures your vibe perfectly: "Did not expect Pasadena to get it this right " I'll admit--I was skeptical. Pasadena isn't exactly known for top-tier Chinese food. But Holy Peppercorn? I'm obsessed. Total hole-in-the-wall gem with a real-deal dining experience. I honestly felt like I was back in China. Yeah, the hostess / waitress/ probably doing everything could smile once or twice, but honestly? Who cares. I came for the food--and it delivered. The noodles were incredible, and unlike a lot of spots where the smell is stronger than the flavor, this food tastes exactly as good as it smells. The lamb mutton, and chicken dishes were out of this world. Spicy, bold, and packed with flavor. I'm already plotting my return. read more

We ate sour pickled cabbage with beef on January 26. The next day, both of us developed diarrhea. My husband is still experiencing diarrhea today. and waiting for the GI panel results from the doctor. 1/26 点了酸菜牛肉 第二天 我和老公都拉肚子 我老公现在还在拉肚子 还在等医院检查报告 read more