I'm not the biggest fan of spicy food and hence don't go to Sichuan restaurants that often, but I…read morewent with a few friends on a trip to Sydney and it turned out to be quite delicious! We ordered a few things to share for the table. The peking duck was really juicy, but the "tortilla"-shaped wrap was a bit strange as I'm used to the fluffy white baos. Green string beans were cooked very nicely -- quite a staple of Chinese food. The fried chicken came in a bowl of half chicken and half chili -- it looks really scary for someone not a big fan of spicy, but the chili added a good kick to the chicken and made it hard to stop eating it. The highlight of the meal was definitely the fish doused in a spicy oily sauce, and again full of chilis. The sauce itself was really spicy with all the sichuan pepper but the fish itself was so tender and juicy.

Do not be scared to try Red Chili Sichuan although it has Chili in the name ! Food is not that…read morespicy and there are some milder options! This place is perfect for a group dinner (we were 12): it is fun to try lots of different dishes, and they have some private rooms or large tables. Yes, do not expect a Michelin star service level...it can be quite slow and you might have to ask several times for the same thing, but staff remains friendly and when you are a large group you tend to be more forgiving! We ordered numerous dishes from dumplings to sweet potato pancake and more original options - the chefs special fish fillet was a standout as well as the lamb ribs. Veggies are yummy (but a bit oily), notably the fried eggplant and green beans with pork. We had a fun night and are just the right amount for 36$ pp (incl drinks), worth visiting !

One of the only places that serves up good Szechuan restaurants around Sydney - where they serve…read moreup dishes with the chilli that actually numbs the tongue. I haven't had such good spicy food since I was in China. My mum was impressed - and if my mum is impressed, the food must be amazing. Be prepared to not feel your tongue for a while - it's all kinda fun though, I promise! We ordered the braised beef noodles ($8.80 for lunch! What a bargain) and the spicy beef noodles ($8.80). The portions were quite big and the taste was a good balance of spicy and flavoursome. For the price and taste, it's as good as it gets. There are big chunks of soft, tender beef and the noodles were perfectly cooked. The service was very good and the place is clean with bright and new decor. Don't let the red chillies scare you, give this place a try!!

If you're coming here for traditional hot pot where you cook your own food - don't. They cook…read moreeverything for you and the servings are small per each side dish. I'd say they give you about 1-2 people's servings worth of sides (e.g fish tofu, Chinese cabbage etc.) Also if you can't take chilli -don't (in regards to hot pot bases.) We order the least chilli (Sichuan pepper & pork soup base or something like that) and it was okay for the first few bites.. But then after that our throats, tongues and lips felt numb and tingly. Not a nice feeling if that's not what you wanted. Haven't come here for anything other hot pot, but in general if you don't enjoy spicy food to some extent you're probably better off staying away, unless you're feeling masochistic/ adventurous.

Chilies, chilies, chilies! You'd be hard-pressed to find a Szechuan specialty without a red hot…read morechili as the essential ingredient. Everyone's had Chinese food before, but it's once you focus on regional cuisines that you start appreciating the discrepancies within this massive culinary realm. The most famous Chinese restaurant in Sydney happens to be purely Szechuan. Luckily for me, Glebe is home to Spicy Szechuan, where I've had some of the best Chinese food yet. They surely don't skimp on quality at this place; most of the plates are large and are so packed with flavor that you instantly forget that Chinese takeout exists. Don't come here if you're vegetarian--the best dishes have succulent pork, moist chicken, and tender beef. The crispy deep-fried chicken with chilies is to die for. A half-chicken is fried to crunchy perfection and smothered in a bright red chili oil sauce. It's hard to explain, but the dried chili is just as vital to taste as it is for the heat level of the dish. But if I could recommend one thing, it would have to be the fish flavored eggplant (yu xiang qie zi). The name is a misnomer as there's no fish, but only meaty eggplant slices, ground pork, and a thick spicy sauce that is unparalleled in flavor. It might be the best version of this dish I've had. Oh, and sometimes there are tour buses parked in the front. It's that good.

We went on a Thursday night and the restaurant was relatively empty. Let me start out by saying the…read morefood was absolutely delicious. We ordered the spicy boiled fish, dan dan noodles, and scallion pancakes. All were very good! I'm knocking off 2 stars because of our overall experience. I consider myself an understanding customer. I kept an open mind and came here for the food, not the service. However, the treatment we received was beyond terrible. They make their customers order on tablets, which is totally fine. The problem was that the UI is completely in Chinese. Sure, there are photos of the food items, but all the buttons were in Chinese. I couldn't find an option to switch to English either. I'm not Chinese and cannot read Chinese, so I was very flustered. When I asked a waitress for help, she looked at me like I was a complete moron. She had the face like "duh, this is the button to add an item". So rude. This interaction definitely dampened by overall experience of the place. Conclusion: The food here is great, but you may experience a hard time if you are not a Mandarin speaker.

Despite making a reservation online through their website, my name was not on the list. Thankfully,…read morethe restaurant was pretty empty (7.30pm on a Friday...hmmm), they seated 7 of us at a big table in a corner. FOOD -- One can choose either the buffet ($25pp) or the ala carte menu. Note that the buffet does not include the soup base (ranging from $12-$16) or sauces (about $1.20 per type of sauce). We (bunch of finance geeks) spent over 15 mins debating if it was cheaper to do the buffet. In the end we chose not to. It turned out to be a good decision, cause the meal cost each of us around $21pp (excluding softdrinks). We ordered about 20-22 plates of veggies/meat. The food was pretty good, everything was quite fresh. My favourites are probably the spam & beef rolls. Who knew spam tasted so good when boiled in spicy broth ? :) SERVICE -- A.R.G.H. This is the only reason why Im giving this restaurant a 3 star instead of a 4. Ordering through the iPad is a stupid idea because you can only see 2-3 items per "page", so it was time consuming to "go-through" the menu. (especially when i am HUNGRY, A.R.G.H) Getting the attention of a waitress/waiter was the worst. Maybe because we were sitting in a corner but it was almost impossible to catch their attention. We gave up and took turns to walk over to the cashier counter each time we needed something from them. A.R.G.H They should consider doing what some korean restaurants do - putting an alert/bell system on each table. Lastly, I heard from my guy friends that the male bathroom was NASTY ! (boo!!)

Can't comment on the service (other than a few unique things) because we came when it was during…read moreits quieter times (Tuesday night) so it was as expected but as a hotpot lover I found the food to be very good compared to the other buffet hotpots around the city. The unique thing about this place is that they gave protective sleeves for your jackets because hotpot smells tend to stay with clothing for some time. Average spend is around $30 for the all you can eat menu (and also unlimited softdrink, but don't fill up on soft drink) which is very fair when there are other places which charge about $35 (without the drink thing).

My husband has tried many ramen places in multiple countries, and this is his favorite by far. He…read morealwayssss pays a visit whenever he's visiting Sydney.

I try to come here every time I am in Sydney! And while I am not here that often, I find that…read moreGumshara remains, while many others have closed! The place is small and the tables communal, but that makes the experience that much better! There is usually a line outside, but I find it moves rather quickly. Once inside, a nice hostess brings you to your seat and gives you a menu. After you decide what you want, you go to the window and order and pay. They give you a slip with a number and then you wait. There are drinks, but no alcohol. They have a water station and a condiment station. Once you get your food, stop by the condiments and load up on what you want, all free! Then, sit down and taste some of the best broth you have ever had! This palce is not fancy, but that's part of the charm- it is VERY Japanese- both the od and atmosphere. Enjoy!

I had it once in LA for the ramen festival and it was pretty decent. Although the LA…read morefailed(literally), I got a chance to eat it here with an extensive menu and thought it was fairly good. I think the price and the choices were solid. I got the Tori-katsu(chicken katsu)shoyu ramen which is in a chicken soup/broth and thought it was pretty good. I kinda prefer this over Ippudo just cause of the choices and the cheaper price and the quantity. Not to mention, I actually liked the chicken soup/broth a lot. The chicken katsu were pretty good. I kinda wish I can have it on the side but usually ramen shops like this doesn't actually allow it. It's not a big issue but I just don't like my fried stuff drench and get soggy. With that said, I'll consider coming back as I thought it was inexpensive and tasty.

Of the dozen ramen places we've been around the Haymarket area, this is by far our favorite…read more If you only get to go once, make sure to order the Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen, with tonkotsu broth. Then get ready for a porktacular bear-hug to your tongue in an embrace that you'll never want to end. (The pickled mustard greens and turnips available on the table provide a tasty exit strategy if absolutely necessary.) Also consider the takoyaki if you're looking for an appetizer/entree. Make sure to have cash on you and keep bags to a minimum, as tables and benches are shared and sometimes crowded. The meal service is fast, with good portion sizes. Five stars every single time.

Great food and very friendly staff. Digital Menue was easy to navigate. Great place to eat while…read moreout shopping

I had a taste for ramen while staying nearby during my first trip to Australia. This was a great…read morechoice! After reading reviews, I went with the Tan-Tan Tsukemen, which are the Tan-Tan soup with cold noodles on the side. The flavor was great and I finished my meal. Wish I could go back and try other dishes!

We don't read Chinese and after getting the three ingredients we wanted, server pointed in Chinese…read morethat we have to get a minimum of five ingredienta and spent $36 for a large pot of noodles and tons of chilis. The servers knowing that we don't speak or read Chinese did not bother explaining. I personally like spicy food but this was too much. If you don't eat the red hot tiny chili, I suggest you get no spice or just one spice option. One more thing, you have to pay for your meal before eating. Good luck!

Master Bowl is one of the few Chinese restaurants that I actually have cravings for from time to…read moretime. The distinct smell of Sichuan chilli and peppercorn would immediately grab hold of your senses as soon as you step in. Chilli Dry Wok is one of the most popular Sichuan delicacies that truly reflects Sichuan cuisine's four well-known elements: spicy, hot, fresh and fragrant. Master Bowl specialises in exactly this. Whilst I regard the food highly at Master Bowl, I feel obliged to offer a word of caution - don't expect anything glam, it's just a small eatery on Dixon Street in Chinatown and it takes a while for the food to arrive. It's not the cleanest place either (but I keep coming back for more!)