I was pleasantly surprised by the seafood here. Their steamed fish is outstanding. The portion is generous, and the fish is really savory, tender, and well seasoned. Just beware that it does take longer to cook than some of the other dishes on the menu, so be prepared for a little bit of a wait. It is definitely worth it. From August 1st through August 31st, kids eat free as long as the adults/parents purchase an entree, which is a really good deal. I would definitely recommend the steamed fish. It comes with a side of rice and a salad, and it's filling enough that you get a lot for your money. I also like that they have a membership rewards app that you can download. It's under Lin's Restaurant Group. I can go to their neighboring restaurants and the discounts and rewards really add up, especially if you eat at these places often. The kids chow mein and orange chicken. My kids loved it. The orange chicken comes with a side of rice. Like I said, there was a little bit of a wait for the fish, but it was absolutely worth it. You can almost taste the love in the food. read more

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Probably my favorite place to get Chinese food from as someone who doesn't really like Chinese food lol. I like that the food isn't super greasy like typical Chinese food and the flavors in each dish are amazing. It's also nice that they give either white rice or a salad on the side if you order an entree. My favorite entrees have to be the sweet & sour chicken, orange chicken, and the mango chicken. The new Brasen beef is pretty good too and the wings appetizer. I've only dined at the restaurant twice but the customer service is pretty good. Everyone is polite and happy. Since the restaurant is kind of small, it does feel a little cramped inside when it gets packed which can make some people feel claustrophobic. This is why I typically just order to-go hehe read more

Manny is an awesome server. He normally works the bar, but also served our table. This is to update my review from a year prior, they do have 2 fried rices that are from the Dai Bai Dang menu (one, aptly, called Dai Bai Dang Special Fried Rice.) Taiwanese Fried Rice is our favorite. Reminds us of Dai Bai Dang's main fried rice. (Not the Black Dai Bai rice.) Orange Chicken here is really good. We have to get this because of our 15-year old. Things have improved during this visit, so bumping the stars up. read more

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The Grand Reopening, June 1st, advertised an updated menu, refined food presentation, and elevated service standards. So very glad we had a 2PM Sunday reservation because there definitely was a queue of waiting parties. The majority of our 8-person party arrived 5 minutes early, and we were kindly asked to wait a few minutes before being seated. Changes to exterior entrance and waiting space have been made since my last visit. The interior, as expected, has not seemed to change. While awaiting the rest of our party, we ordered our drinks, Js Crispy Chicken Wings, Veggie Spring Rolls, Fujian Fried Sticky Rice, Js Fried Rice, Wonton Soup, Sizzling Seafood, and Fried Sesame Balls. Our friends unfortunately did not receive the best welcome when requesting to join the already seated party. Still they graciously ordered Crab & Avocado Spring Rolls, Sizzling Crab Fried Rice, medium-rare Teppan Steak, rare Teppan Steak, Teppan Chicken, Honey Cashew Shrimp, Kao Yu Sichuan Spicy Grilled Fish, Smoked Rack of Ribs, and a whole Tea Smoked Crispy Duck. Believe I tried most everything and, with the exception of Teppan Chicken which seemed the norm, I enjoyed it all. Planning to return again. read more

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I was excited to try this place especially after the reopening but sad to say I was not impressed. The food was okay but nothing to write home about. I will say the food is cooked fresh to order. I ordered the spicy orange chicken and it came out steaming hot and crispy. I also like how with an entree, you get soup or salad and rice as a side. The entrees are big portions that you can definitely share family style. The spicy orange chicken wasn't too spicy but I didn't really taste the orange/citrus flavor. My sister ordered the original orange chicken which was okay in terms of flavor but not my favorite orange chicken. My other sister ordered the mango chicken which had great reviews and people on tik tok literally raving about it and I did not like it. Definitely the biggest disappointment. The flavor was very one dimensional; it was overly sweet and that's all I could taste really. I couldn't go back for a second bite because it was too sweet for my liking. I ordered the Side of fried rice it was alright. Not super delicious but also not the worse. I tried the side chowmein which tasted bland to me. I also tried the black rice which had an interesting texture and taste; it wasn't necessarily sticky rice but it also wasn't regular rice; it was a cross in between. A dish that I would reorder if I ever came back to this place would be the appetizer trio but specially the fried calamari; it has the perfect balance of salty and spicy; it was crispy and fried to perfection. I ate that up so quick! The wontons were bland and so were the potstickers; I wouldn't order those again. The pork buns were pretty good; I like how it was pan seared and the bottom had a layer of sesame creating a crispy bottom that complimented the chewy top part of the bun well. Service was not that great but it could have just been the server we got. She was nice but she was slow. I finished my cup of water at least twice and had to wait several minutes before she came to check up on us. One time even the manager asked if we needed anything and I told him nicely I needed a refill to which he refilled my cup quickly. It was just a bit frustrating trying to enjoy my meal but feeling really thirsty and not seeing our server in sight to ask for a refill. All in all, I probably wouldn't come back here and I don't recommend this place. In my opinion, it's glorified Americanized Chinese food but dare I say I prefer Panda Express over this restaurant. It just missed the mark for me in terms of flavor and customer service . read more

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Stopped by for Spicy J's grand reopening and had such a good experience. The biggest standout of the night was honestly the service. Manny took great care of us, walked us through the menu, answered our questions, and made the entire experience feel welcoming from start to finish. We ordered a little bit of everything, including the honey cashew shrimp, wok-fried calamari, veggie spring rolls, chicken xiao long bao, mango chicken, Mongolian beef, Taiwanese fried rice, spicy beef noodle soup, dessert trio, mandarin cheesecake, and a couple of mocktails. My personal favorites were the Blood Orange Collins, the Orange Glazed Chicken Wings, and the Spicy Sichuan Wontons. I think I could have easily eaten a few more orders of those wontons by myself. One thing I really appreciate about Spicy J's is the variety. Whether you're craving dumplings, noodles, beef dishes, seafood, shareable appetizers, or something sweet, there's a good chance everyone at the table will find something they enjoy. Every person in our group ended up having a different favorite dish, which says a lot about the menu. They also have some happy hour-exclusive mini items, which is a fun way to try a few different things without committing to full-sized dishes. The grand reopening introduced new menu items, elevated presentation, updated employee uniforms, and an even stronger focus on service. Located in River Park, parking is the usual River Park setup with plenty of shared lot parking nearby. Overall, it was a great experience and a reminder of why Spicy J's is such a fun spot for groups with different tastes. I'd definitely come back to explore more of the menu. read more

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I've eaten here quite a few times, each time I notice variations. I believe this is because I tend to get the same orders in rotation. My family and I dine here at least twice a month. We order take out and I've noticed they have a good kitchen staff and a not so good kitchen staff. On a good night, the food is great for what it is. Zero complaints. On a bad night, there's some tastes that are completely off putting. I've ordered shrimp entrees that didn't taste great one night but had zero taste issues another. All in all, we keep coming back for the chance we catch them on a good night. read more

Food was good. Most importantly, our waitress Xia was very understanding. She assured me that she would make sure there is no cross contamination with meat products. And they did! I felt very comfortable eating my vegetarian food here. Staff is very friendly and checked in regularly to make sure we had everything we wanted. read more

Spicy J's - Wonton soup - Szechuan Near Me - Fresno, California

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First time trying this spot and definitely recommend. Customer service was on the top. Forgot to take a picture of the main dish. Tried the Kong Pao supreme. Delicious. read more

My first time at Spicy J's and I can tell you right now I will be back! We had three adults and three children. We came for lunch and the portions were so huge, and everything we ordered was absolutely delicious! Our waitress Janelle was so sweet and helpful! read more

Spicy J's - Chicken potstickers - Szechuan Near Me - Fresno, California

We're at our Favorite restaurant The Spicy J's enjoining delicious authentic Asian food. We Loved this restaurant so much that we keep coming back for more and more. It has be coming our go to Favorite restaurant in town! The team at Spicy J's are fantastic... Excellent service each time we visit them. The Manager Ms. Lynn is a Plus and Amazing read more

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There is nothing spectacular with the decor of the restaurant. It was very busy. However, the service was amazing. Our server Manny and a women who was covering for him and in training were so attentive to us our whole visit. There was also I believe a manager checking tables. We were seated right away, drinks were ordered and brought quickly. The women covering answered all our questions. The food came out quickly and hot. Everything was really good. Orange chicken was average but the Mongolian beef was amazing. We had a really great experience and can't wait to go back to try more items. read more

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A mommy friend and our kids dined in last week. The next day they announce they were having a Grand Re-Opening and we scheduled another lunch date with our kids yesterday at noon. We sat at their patio dining area. Party of 2 adults and 3kids. Our server was Lily she was very kind and attentive. After she greeted us she went over the special they were offering which included their free cheese wonton apps for Fathers Day and they are offering 20% your whole tab if you show you're following them in IG and don't forget to download the Lins app for point/and or redeem them. The menu is cleaner and easier to read. There's also a few changes. I order from their lunch menu: Yu Shan eggplant, half rice and hald chow mein, comes with soup or salad and eggroll or cheese wontons. Our food came out all hot and large portioned. The food her is always delicious! So much flavor, I was craving it not even a week since we dined in. I love how they clearly mark their menu items for those with allergies to gluten, nuts. They also have vegetarian options. I love how inclusive they are with individuals on special diets. Also how kid friendly Lin's restaurants are. Highly recommend and can't wait to revisit! We had a great experience during their grand reopening! Restaurants clean the service is amazing as always, and the food delicious! read more

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There's just something about gathering around a conversation table with good friends and great food, that makes for the perfect night out. We sampled a little bit of everything, including the braised beef with potatoes, chicken corn chowder soup, honey cashew shrimp, calamari, Kung Pao chicken, chicken dumplings, and their Spicy Crab Fried Rice topped with crispy soft-shell crab and plenty of garlic. Every dish brought something different to the table, making it perfect for sharing. Whether you're planning a date night, family dinner, girls' night, or simply looking for a place to catch up with friends, Spicy J's in River Park is a spot worth adding to your list. read more

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I absolutely love Spicy J's! They're a Szechuan-style Chinese restaurant known for flavorful spicy dishes and fresh ingredients. Their chow mein is one of my favorites, and everything I've tried has been great quality. The spicy entrées are always packed with flavor and never disappoint. The service is also wonderful -- everyone is very friendly and welcoming every time I visit. Definitely one of my go-to spots in Fresno! read more

Spicy J's - Szechuan Near Me - Fresno, California

We came in as a group and ordered a lot from the Menu. Our orders started coming in filling our tables as if it were a buffet table. Call it a table of plenty. The service was Great from hostess to waiters. The Food was good and we enjoyed eating here. read more

The spicy orange chicken was about as good as Panda Express, but it had too much breading! The side lo mein noodles were bland and just plain noodles. The pork dumplings in chili sauce were the best! Interesting that the calamari was really tasty but when does a Chinese restaurant have that?!! We went on a late Monday evening and it wasn't busy but waitresses barely came by. read more

My wife and I are regular customers at Spicy J's and were excited to visit after the grand reopening. Unfortunately, our recent experience was somewhat disappointing. I want to emphasize that our concerns have nothing to do with the staff or customer service, which have always been friendly, attentive, and excellent. We noticed that Happy Hour now ends at 5:30 p.m. instead of 6:00 p.m., and that some of the Happy Hour prices have increased. While we understand that businesses sometimes need to make adjustments, the changes were unexpected and took away some of the value we had come to enjoy. We also ordered the wontons, which have always been one of our favorite menu items. This time, however, they tasted noticeably different. The filling had an unusual flavor, and the wontons did not seem as fresh as they had during our previous visits. We have always enjoyed dining at Spicy J's, which is why this experience stood out. We hope this was simply an isolated issue and that future visits will reflect the quality, consistency, and flavors that made us loyal customers in the first place read more

The service was amazing, food is good! For the price you do get a large food portion. Both meals we got had a nice spicy level. I would recommend the noodles as the side dish over the fried rice. You get more food and the noodles have a better flavor. I loved the wok fired shrimp, it has a tastey garlic chili flavor. My husband enjoyed his orange chicken. read more

Spicy J's - Spicy orange chicken with noodles and wok fried shrimp with fried rice - Szechuan Near Me - Fresno, California

The Lin's know what they're doing. This is definitely fancier than Panda Express but not so fancy that you'd feel out of place if you went to dine-in in casual clothing. It's not fine dining. We're always greeted right away upon walking in. The entire staff is always very friendly, prompt, and attentive. I've dined here a few times, and have been to the bar just as many times, if not more. The drinks are yummmmmy! Not too strong, not too sweet... just right for my mixed drink needs. Drinks: the Mala Lychee Margarita is my favorite. I've also had the Mango Bomb, the Spicy Dang, the Haikoutini, and the Watermelon Green Tea Margarita before... All yummy! Food: All I need is the Szechuan Wontons with a side of steamed rice, maybe even two orders of the wontons... So good. I don't venture out into the menu much unless I have company willing to try new things. This last visit, we sat at the bar for a couple drinks and ordered the Wok It Calamari. I mean, if you like calamari, you'll like this... it's nothing special, average calamari but still a yummy snack... the little pieces of peppers were great to nibble on as well. We've ordered the Appetizer Trio before, the Honey Cashew Shrimp, and the Kung Pao Chicken. I'm sure there were others but I don't have pictures to help my recollection. All I know for sure is... I have not been let down by a dish (or drink) that I've had here. I don't crave Chinese food often... but when I do-- this is definitely one of my first choices. It's a yes from me. read more

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The food here is great! The side dishes that come with the main dish makes it well worth the price and definitely will get you full. Not sure what the salad dressing was but it was very good and the salad was cold and fresh. The chow mein was not over powering in flavor which is what I would want for a side dish. The spicy orange chicken was delicious! I can handle a lot of spice so it wasn't too spicy to me, just enough to have a flavor of spice but I will definitely ask for extra spice next time. The mango bomb drink was recommended by our waiter Jazper, and it didn't disappoint, I love mango too so I couldn't go wrong. Jazper was a fun waiter, he checked on us often, had great recs, and was fun to talk to. The ambiance was a nice family friendly place, not too loud or overstimulating. Highly recommend! read more

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Spicy J's is one of the best restaurants to enjoy delicious Chinese food. Their menu has standard basic items to more delectable things that are well prepared like duck and fish. This is a usual spot we go to for a variety of asian food. Great ambiance and friendly, attentive staff. read more

Food was amazing and delightful. Our server Grace was very nice and attentive! Ambiance was great for our family dinner. There were also young people, couples, just a place for everyone to come and have great food! I recommend it. However, out of all the items that were super flavorful, the salt and pepper tofu didn't give us the same vibe. Go and have fun, enjoy and soup comes with your order, so be sure to save room! read more

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Overall: 3+/4- Love their prices. Love their food. One particular waiter always messes up our order. Check out their Happy Hour items. (Note: Door is super heavy; be careful.) read more

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I don't know why I waited so long to go here! Their food is 10/10. Their green beans are absolutely addicting! We ordered a few dishes and shared them with the table. You can either eat your own dish, or what I recommend: sharing with the table. That way you can try a lot more of what they offer. I don't think I've gotten anything bad here, everything is always fresh and high quality. You definitely need to try this place out! read more

I was feeling soup because everybody is sick but J Pot was closed for some reason on DoorDash. So ordered this instead. I know it's the same owner so it's funny haha. The dumplings were very good and nice and spicy with numbing feeling. I used the same spicy sauce from won tons in the soup and it was amazing haha. Soup very good but the rice wasn't "sizzling" yes the soup was very hot. Still tasted good though! Docked a star because it's pricy, like 15-20-% more than a traditional CHINISE Resteraunt. read more

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Nice location, tasty food and friendly service with a wide variety of items to choose from make this a go to at River Park in Fresno. This was my second time here and have been pretty happy with my experiences. The menu has a nice selection of items. From down to earth dishes to more traditional Chinese options. Something for everyone. Restaurant is clean and well organized. Some parties can get a little loud but otherwise service is on point and fast. A little pricey but these days what isn't. Wish you could place yourself on the Yelp wait list online without having to go in, but it wasn't hard to get on the list. Come here for some yummy, fresh and well made food. read more

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The food here is delicious (the orange chicken in particular but every dish here is superb)! Their corn soup was amazing! I went here for a birthday and they brought out a gong and sang the Happy Birthday song to us, along with a bowl of ice cream (pictured) with a candle on it as a birthday special for the person celebrating their birthday! The staff were so kind and helpful. Would definitely recommend! read more

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Food was great, Mango bomb was great and service was amazing. Gracie did a great job! We will definitely be back!!

My husband & I are what he call "irregular regulars". But every single time we drop in, we're always greeted with a warm smile. I have always ordered the Cashew Shirmp off the Happy Hour menu, but yesterday I order the Cream Cheese & Crab won tons. They were delicious!! My husband ordered the Hunan Shrimp & chicken. The sauce was perfect, had body...not runny. The dish comes with a side of rice, and small bowl of soup. We will always be irregular regulars at this spot read more

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honestly i don't come here often as i don't often go out to eat chinese food (we are chinese) but this is one of the few places i feel comfortable bringing my kids to. it feels clean, spacious yet cozy, and special enough for a special event (celebrating my brother being in town), yet not too delicate or fussy. the server was also super nice and accommodating of all our requests. my two year old enjoyed the salad so i was thrilled. and of course she liked the buns from our duck dish. she also was treated to pocky by the bartender at the end of dinner which she was extremely excited about. we all enjoyed the lychees in our kao yu. at the end i was asking my brother how many he ate because i only got two! the green beans, one of my husband's favorite dishes, were surprisingly better than i expected them to be. it was nice how so many of the dishes came with rice and soup or salad, so we had a fun variety of food for everyone. my parents appreciate the black rice option. we also got the fried sticky rice which was nostalgic for me. i feel like i don't ever crave the food here but i keep giving it high ratings because the overall experience is well-rounded and they are inclusive and welcoming towards my children. read more

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The Orange Chicken was perfectly crispy, and the fried rice was packed with taste. The Kung Pao Supreme had amazing veggies, perfectly cooked with the right crunch. Only critique: it was a bit greasy for my preference. Overall, super tasty and worth coming back for! Service was great. read more

Spicy J's - Orange Chicken & Kung Pao Supreme - Szechuan Near Me - Fresno, California

Dude, heck yes. All the time yes. Any place and where. Wing stop is the place for chicken wings. What are u even thinking? The service at all their locations sucks ass due to wait time for cooking your bomb ass fried chicken of course. But hey that's just apart of the whole thing, if you can't wait for something great, bro---go grab a burger alright. But yeah I always enjoy all their restaurants and recipes, the ambience is always like game on and game day, even when you're just ordering in your pajamas. Seriously, this place is fantastic! I recommend the Atomic, yeah man! read more

The food was delicious as always. I even tried their new rice dish. we took our in laws and they really enjoyed themselves. I even added the video read more

We went here for lunch after not being here for quite some time. The hot and sour soup was spicy and excellent. It had a lot of different things in it and was delicious. We had beef that was really tender. I always determine what meats we want and then look for the best veggies to go with it to choose which dish we want. I always get the black rice because it is so different. It is a little sweet and woodsy. We had Grace as a server and she was very attentive. We need to remember to come here more often. read more

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Manny is an excellent bartender, gave great service and kept excellent conversation with me and everyone else at the bar

Had a late lunch today at Spicy J's. The food was excellent, started with a delicious corn soup, perfection. Crab rolls with peanut sauce for dipping, shrimp fried rice, the shrimp were huge and so fresh, the Mongolian beef and spicy shrimp with vegetables over rice excellent. Sara, our server was the best, she made excellent recommendations and food parings. Her service and personality were enough to make any guest request her every visit. The ambience was nice and the temperature was perfect for the weather. Looking forward to returning soon. On a side note if you follow on Instagram you get 20 percent off a one time visit! read more

Valentine's day and of course most places are fully booked. We are at river park fresno, where all restaurants are busy and waiting time is minimum 45 mins to an hour. But the servers in this place were very quick. I waited for 25 mins which is doable for this crazy day. Lol. Server was amazing! Food comes out super fast. Food was great! I was really hungry at the time so I devoured my food lol. The place is not bad but needs a little bit touch up. read more

Spicy J's - Mongolian Beef - Szechuan Near Me - Fresno, California

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My husband and I came on a Friday night around 530. We were greeted and seated immediately. Our waitress Grace was very attentive. We ordered the appetizer seafood shumai. I would say this it's pretty mediocre. It wasn't so flavorful. I wouldn't order this again, however I did appreciate it came with dipping sauce. The imperial lamb was juicy and did have a good kick. This came with a hot and sour soup and a side of rice. If you like spice, this is the item to try. All in all, not a place i would go out of my way to go to-- the food flavors seem to be inconsistent. But the drinks we ordered were tasty and the ambiance was good. read more

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Food was amazing and the service was even better!! Michael did such a good job and had our food out fast. The vibe was chill and perfect for a date night! 10/10 would come again. read more

Spicy J's - Szechuan Near Me - Fresno, California