Found this place through Yelp when we felt like getting something spicy and it turned out to be a great find. Those in the party that really like pork intestine really enjoyed the fried and dry sauteed version available here if you ask for it. The kidneys were perfectly cooked. Not to under and not too over. Had a great sauce and spice to it. The chicken with chilis were a solid dish. Would definitely come back here again! read more

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Szechuan/Sichuan cuisine suggested by Yelper Doriee L. Taste and texture was on point. This place is best to come with a group since dishes are priced and menued for family style portions. This place has potential!!! Just don't order the two things we got. Sadly for Vegas, anything that taste like Chinese food, that is not great, but not horrible would be a 4 stars. Nothing has been on par to 4 stars LA (which is 5 stars here), which has much more competition, more ppl cultured in the food, and has a larger dense community to judge/higher expectations of their own cultural cuisine. This place would be a Vegas 4 star, except all the sand and pebbles we kept eating. I'm very sure it can be a 4 star in Vegas. Many places that don't even taste like Chinese food still get 4 stars by ppl. Chinese food is expensive in Vegas because there isn't much of a community here, and both tourists and many locals don't know what it's supposed to taste like. 17. A-Choy, Garlic $15.99. - This has a bit of sand in it. Not cleaned well. 10. Spicy snails $9.99. This is already premixed so you can not customize on the spicy level. - The snails are super tiny. The taste was medium spicy, with herbal hint of flavor I like. - This has A LOT of sand in it. Not correctly purged/cleaned. More than 90% of it had sand in it :/ Like alot of sand, not just tiny amounts in each one. On top of it, it's like tiny pebbles too. This dish is NOT edible. 3. Wok-Fried Pork Kidney and Liver $22.99. We asked for small spicy which translates to mild. SO enjoyed this. This dish normally is just too salty for my tastebuds which is normal. But at least it's not as salty, and taste better than Special Noodle Restaurant (a restaurant I'm not a fan of). I am interested in trying out a lot more dishes. I'm actually full of hope for this place. Because there really isn't that many decent places, I'm open to mistakes like sand, less clean process, etc. Doesn't mean I'll eat the sand. We'll just to find the dishes that's better. But everything tastes on point. :( Beggars can't be choosers. read more

Spicy zest was really good we ordered a bunch- I really like the flavorful sauce for the cold mung bean noodle. The garlic sauce eggplant was savory, a bit sweet and slight spicy. It was very good, eggplant was soft. The spicy chongqing friend chicken and mapo tofu were both good but not particularly special. The best dish we had was probably the cumin lamb and it was super flavorful. The lamb had a chew but still soft. The onions complement the lamb really well. Would give it a solid 4.5/5 for the food tastiness but food came out a little slow when there was no one so 4/5 it is! read more

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Food is stellar and flavorful. The service is good and they are friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The space is squeaky clean and attractive.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You can get some of the best spicy Chinese food in the city here. Highly recommended! read more

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Authentic food in the southwest part of town. I had takeout from here. Deliciously flavorful schezuan style cold chicken that has the aromatic prickly ash peppers. Cold noodles that are mala. Comparable to similar restaurants in Chinatown. I will be back to try more when on this side of town. read more

Spicy Zest - Mung bean noodles - Chinese Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Super excited to have an authentic Chinese spot in the southwest! Been twice already and loved everything we've gotten so far. If you like spice/spicy food, specifically mala/szechuan spices, this is the perfect spot for you. Even if you can't handle too much spice, there are options for that too. Most dishes are pretty sizeable and easy to share with a few friends (family style). read more

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Amazing food and great vibes! 5/5 Spicy Zest is hands down one of the best Sichuan restaurants in Vegas!b I've been to in a long time. The dishes are packed with flavor, authentic spices, and served in generous portions -- perfect for sharing. We had a huge spread including spicy boiled fish, dry chili chicken, stir-fried green beans, cold noodles, and so much more. Everything was cooked to perfection. The portions are generous, the flavors are rich and spicy, and the quality is consistently excellent. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Perfect spot for group dinners or family gatherings.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cozy atmosphere and attentive service -- this place is definitely going to be one of my regular go-tos![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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When I saw Spicy Zest pop up as a new restaurant on Yelp, I took a peek at their menu and immediately knew I had to give them a try. They had a few of my favorite things on their menu: pork intestines and pork kidneys. Spicy Zest specializes in Szechuan/Sichuan cuisine as a lot of their dishes will utilizing the numbing type of spice. We decided to come for lunch during this past Sunday and was seated right away. Since it was our first time here, we decided to grab a few things to share: Spicy cold chopped chicken - otherwise known as mouth-watering chicken or "saliva chicken." It is cooked chicken doused in chili oil. The chili oil is typically made from Szechuan peppercorn so this dish will leave a tingling feeling on your tongue. I'm not a huge fan of the tingling sensation but the flavors of the dish was decent. This dish is also served with skin and bones. I know some places serve it boneless and I would have preferred it boneless because the bones were really brittle in this dish. If I wasn't careful, I would be biting on bone shards and that would hurt. Stir fried lamb with cumin - one of my favorite dishes and Spicy Zest does not disappoint. There were a good amount of lamb pieces and each piece was plump. Many of the pieces were tender and full of flavor. I know some places will do this dish was sliced lamb versus pieces but I prefer the pieces. Definitely would recommend this dish. Wok fried pork kidney - I have been looking for this dish! I am so happy that Spicy Zest has it. This dish also contains spicy peppers, celery, onions, and some wood ear mushrooms. The sauce is a bit sweet, savory, and a bit spicy but not extremely spicy. Also, no numbing spice. The kidneys were cooked perfectly. They had a nice and soft texture to it. Honestly, if no one told you it was kidneys, you probably would have never guessed it. There is no off putting flavor to it -- flavorful profile is generally very mild and it is perfect when paired with rice. Stir fried pork intestine with pepper - also one of my favorite dishes! I love pork intestine but I don't eat it very often as it has no nutritional value. This is cooked with peppers and onions and has a nice savory flavor. Again the flavor has a bit of spice but not extremely spicy -- no numbing spice. Compared to the kidneys, intestines generally do have a distinct flavor and taste to them. It tastes like fat and the texture is a bit chewy. It's definitely not for everyone. However, I grew up with it and I love it. It is also perfect when paired with rice. Crispy fried rice with beef/shrimp - I was expecting regular fried rice since I wasn't really sure what they meant by crispy. Apparently, they meant it very literally because there were crispy bits in it, which provided a great textural element to the dish. The crispy bits are when you cook pieces of rice for a bit longer to get a crispy texture. It is even better than a regular fried rice dish. It had good flavor and wasn't extremely oily like some other places. Definitely recommend this dish. Service was good -- they checked on us every so often and refilled our waters. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The establishment was clean and modern with pretty comfortable chairs.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Prices are a tad high but I think it aligns with the market now. Everything is pretty pricey these days. Overall, I loved the food and will definitely be back! So excited that this place is close to us and I don't have to make the trek to Chinatown! read more

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The food is so good here! You do not need to drive to Chinatown for spicy Chinese food anymore! Spicy Zest has all the spicy food option you'll need and it tastes way better than the options in Chinatown! I can't wait to come back and try their frog and pork intestine! read more

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Food is good. Price is a bit higher compared to the same style restaurants Service is good. Good to try it out. read more

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The name spicy zest is actually a rough translation of just the words "spicy" in Chinese. I've only ordered the stir fried pork intestines and peppers, but I have to say they were the best(and spiciest) darn pork intestines I've ever had. Like other reviews about this place yelp, the ingredient quality is freaking superb. The pork intestines tasted very fresh and clean, much much more so than any other Chinese place in Las Vegas. I dont feel disgusted after eating it, and instead I feel light and fresh. The peppers, oh the peppers in this dish are red and green peppers, likely jalapeños, but also the freshest and spiciest jalapeños I've ever as well. If you only eat the pork intestines, it won't be really that spicy and you can taste the flavor from the peppers. There are also onions stir fried which absorb tons of flavor from the pork and peppers. The prices may seen a bit steep at first, and you do have to pay for a side of rice, but $1.00 is reasonable enough. The pork intestines were $22.99, but it's actually quite reasonable compared to other restaurants like HK seafood and garden which is $22.50 for the XO sauce and fried intestines. This sounds like an exaggeration of what I ate, but I truly had the best Chinese dish of pork intestines in Las Vegas. I am sure the other dishes here are of similar quality, and I would definitely be back for more. read more

A bit overpriced, but we love the intestines, radish circular pastries that are super flaky, spicy pickled fish fillets, which don't have many bones at all and how the quantity is large. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have super cute decor and the chairs are a bit stiff but we like coming here for dishes that pair very well with rice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

May 2024. Fellow Yelpers that love great Szechuan food, this spot is the real deal. Food is easily 5 stars. Spicy Zest just opened a week ago. The owner/main chef comes from the Hakkasan group and is Michelin level. The dishes here reflect his pedigree minus the pretentiousness and price tag associated with that! Here you get high level exceptionally delicious Szechuan dishes that one would only normally get at a formal fancy setting. Here, Chef Alan brings that quality of dishes to a warm family style setting. So far we have had the frog legs, twice cooked pork and the boiled fish with rattan pepper. All 3 dishes were exceptional. Service is 5 stars. Even tho they have only been open for a week, the staff was on point. Professional, courteous, warm and attentive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance is also 5 stars. Clean modern vibe yet warm and comfortable for family and friends or dates![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Located in a large strip mall with plenty of easy and free parking. For those who love Chengdu Taste, you will love love Spicy Zest! Different level. read more

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I had a friend deliver a meal for us to share on NYE. I also had a hot and sour soup, very watery along with little ingredients: you barely have any eggs, fungus. Feels like I was drinking soy sauce, water and a little touch of vinegar. Snails were the worst. Crunchy from the dirt, I gave it a test by trying to nibble half of the snails but then I found a rock. This is not first time I found a rock in my Chinese food but I was expecting quality food from a raved review location. Eggplant with garlic sauce tasted like straight vinegar or rotten vegetables but it looks fresh to me, just the sauce wasn't fitting. Sigh. Washed my mouth with Soju, I felt I needed a cleansing. The best part was the shrimp but half of it was spoiled and it was cleverly masked by the spices. Yes I saw black legs too. Well, needless to say i will be detoxing tomorrow. Service was excellent by the way but stay away the food. I expected more for the price. In my opinion, the line cook failed the quality control. read more

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Great Chinese restaurant, warm and family style food with great taste. They specialize in spicy Szechuan style food, but the steamed fish was phenomenal as well. So happy to have another great Chinese restaurant in the southwest area! read more

Spicy Zest - Spicy beef - Chinese Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

New Chinese restaurant opened up in my area, and their food was amazing, service was good and attentive, [[HIGHLIGHT]]ambiance was nice and has the Chinese vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely will recommend this place to anybody who hasn't visit yet! read more

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Great looking menu. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not crowded during lunch.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] No lunch specials. Flavors were authentic and fresh. Portions good. Prices are not like take out Chinese. Numbing flavors were yummy. read more

Spicy Zest - Numbing spices were great. - Chinese Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

The menu features dishes made with unique ingredients that might feel unusual at first, but there's plenty to choose from if you look carefully. The seasoning is a bit on the stronger side, but the food is delicious. The staff are friendly. read more

Spicy Zest - Chinese Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

First time trying. Ordered to go and got the snails, pork intestine, and chili chicken. True to the name it was spicy and zesty. Everything tasted really good and flavorful. 10/10 will come back. read more

Place is underrated. If you like Sichuan style dishes that goes well with rice, it's a local gem. My go to are the twice-cooked pro belly, mapo tofu, mala fish soup (not the actual name on the menu), and fried prawns. It rivals spots in Chinatown. Service is solid too. Highly recommend. read more

Today's dinner was a huge disappointment. We order to go from here at least 2-3x a month, but after today s meal and the response we received - this will be the last. We ordered 4 items and 2 out of the 4 was mediocre and the rice which is additional charge was inedible. It was hard rice that was probably old , left out to dry. When we called to report about the rice, the lady replied saying "thats how we make our rice... and diners have no complaints." Well of course diners won't complain because they're not served crappy rice in house. The crappy rice/food is easier to dispense to go orders because people will not likely complain after driving home from work. It's shame because we were once loyal customers but not after tonight. Instead of being nice and offering a credit for a dish, rice is cheap enough it it was the shitty response that was deal breaker. read more

This is the best Sichuan restaurant in the southwest area and I am from Sichuan ! newly opened, friendly service, amazing food! and flavor, 10 out of 10 if you want to go to flavor town. And have some authentic Chinese food. read more

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People have been touting the South Rainbow area as the "New Chinatown" in Las Vegas for years now, but the truth is that most of the Asian restaurants in the area are mediocre and lacking in authenticity. Spicy Zest is an exception, however, both in terms of the quality of its food as well as the authenticity of its outstanding Szechuan Chinese cuisine. The restaurant caters to a predominately Chinese clientele (a good sign), and though it's certainly not on the cheaper side, the food is consistently excellent, and it's great to have a quality Szechuan restaurant in this part of town. read more

Food was really good! If you like spicy food this place is a must try.. besides the sweet mountain yam which was too sweet for me.. everything we ordered was on point.. especially the pickled sour fish. read more

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A good Sichuan restaurant. The seasoning is relatively restrained, pursuing the balance of taste and the quality of the ingredients. Whether it's a family dinner or a date with friends, you can find a dish that's perfect for you. read more

Spicy Zest - 粉丝蒸刀蚬、双椒鹅肠、水煮牛肉和金汤肥牛 - Chinese Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

One of the best Chinese restaurants. The dishes are well prepared and with excellent tastes. A few things of note: - good quality ingredients - meats, seafoods and veg are properly prepared (excellent slicing and cutting skills) - superb tastes (not too salty and sweet) - good presentation - excellent service We have been there four times since October, and enjoy our experience each time. We plan to take friends there again next week. read more

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Spicy Zest - Chinese Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Food is very good and the service is great. The restaurant is very clean with good decorations.

My friend recommended this restaurant. We tried the steam fish, the spicy snells, a vegetable dish,... all very delicious. Many guests ordered the same dish. The chef prepares each dish slowly and separately, that is, not to cook a lot and share it to two tables. read more

The opening was good at first, ever since the manager left it doesn't taste as good as before. Highly doubt not recommend! Waste of your money and the food is really bad. The noodles do not taste like anything. read more

Very tasty. Not as spicy as I hoped? 2 dishes are both very tasty. I'll try to dine in next time to try different dishes read more

Spicy Zest - Eight treasure rice? - Chinese Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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A little pricey but worth it. Good service and a substantial menu. Looking forward to more meals from here

So good and delicious and amazing appreciated to provide the best meal for the community

Very tasty dishes - lamb with cumin & spicy potatoes. Memories of my Beijing residence in through the aughts. Authentic Sichuan.

I like it. As comparison, I went to chengdu taste few days later which I must say that I like Spicy Zest better.

New restaurant, more on the Szechuan style. Food is good, servers are attentive. If they maintain the quality, they probably will get popular soon. read more

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The flavors are bold. The food is clean and fresh and with Asian veggies and fish the prep is so important. It's obvious great care is taken in the preparation and quality of ingredients. Had the pork kidney. Best I've had. The portions are large. Wish it were more than just two of us so we could have sampled more. Definitely will be back read more

First time in this restaurant, the rice had no flavor, it looked like it was leftover from previous day, eggplant wasn't fully cooked and no much taste super disappointed. read more

Food is very authentic and tasty, we never had a bad dish in this restaurant. There spicy and non spicy dishes here. Don't be intent the name. read more

The service was great.[[HIGHLIGHT]]the place it's clean and nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]but the food it's just ok.wont go back there.they can't compare to chengdu taste read more

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