A TRUE hole in the wall restaurant that continues to hold NoVa's reputation for best Asian cuisine in the DMV. The food was beyond flavorful regardless of what we ordered [and we ordered a ton if you didn't see before]. I've never had Chongqing food before, and this won't be the last time I have it now considering the fact that it was all delicious and more than reasonably priced. For a group of 6 we split the bill to be $30/per person and we still had food to take home as left overs! Service: nothing out of this world because girl they are BOOKED & BUSY. This may be the new yorker in me, but minimal talk and quick delivery of requests makes this the best restaurant that will leave you alone to eat and chat xD read more

Y Noodles - Desserts Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

Family-run spots always have a little extra heart, and this one definitely delivered. The BBQ potatoes were super tasty, but be ready--they pack a pretty bold spice and salt punch. The Zajiang noodles were the star of the meal: rich, flavorful, perfectly cooked, and absolutely something I'd order again. I even took the leftover sauce home to pour over rice because it was too good to waste. The salt and pepper squid was another winner with its crispy, well-seasoned coating. My daughter only wanted plain noodles (kids ), and the staff was incredibly kind and patient with her. The plain noodles were a little gummy, but they paired nicely with the comforting bowl of soup they brought out. It's not the fanciest or cleanest restaurant, and parking takes a little patience, but when the food is this good, I don't mind one bit. The staff clearly works hard, and the delicious food speaks for itself. I just wish this place were in my neighborhood! Looking forward to coming back and working my way through more of the menu. read more

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Really great authentic Chinese noodles here! Everything is a reasonable price and very flavorful. I see why parking is very crowded here which can be a pain. I enjoyed the refreshing brown sugar jelly dessert which was unique. I loved all the different meats and veggies and spicy oil on the side. Everything came out quick and the servers were able to split the checks out for us! There's a good amount of seating inside and nice decor. read more

Y Noodles - Desserts Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

I think I accidentally ordered additional intestine on top of my intestine noodles. Nevertheless, it turned out to work well with my appetite, as I definitely needed more intestines to go with each bite of noodle! Super tasty and good amount of spicy for me. I love intestines so this was a great bowl! Price is super reasonable for the quality and amount. Service was fast and attentive. Random skateboard decor but still a vibe. Parking can be kind of squished here unfortunately. read more

Y Noodles - Intestine noodles - Desserts Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

Absolutely delicious mom-and-pop spot specializing in Chongqing food. Everything we had today was YUM. - zajiang noodles: these were PERFECT. Thin noodles, not too spicy nor oily. Easy to slurp down and the broth was drinkable! They also hid a generous amount of veggies underneath the noodles. - salt and pepper squid: these were probably the crispiest thing I've ever bitten into. I swear the whole restaurant could hear my bite. So good! The crispy bits were perfect on my white rice too. - BBQ potatoes: yum!!! A must get. - steamed pork slices with preserved veggies: the pork belly was crazy tender (like kakuni), and the veggies were really tasty too. - brown sugar ice jelly: a very refreshing, not too sweet, your grandma would approve kind of dessert. A must get. They give enough to share! Service and ambiance is nothing to write home about, this is the kind of hole in wall spot that prioritizes delicious food. 10/10 no notes WILL DEFINITELY RETURN! read more

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I really wanted to like this place because it's a hole in a wall and the menu seemed promising. Unfortunately, I got sick shortly after eating their beef noodle soup. It's a small place and I know they serve authentic Chongqing dishes but the attention to food preparation standard needs work. The ice jelly dessert tasted off as well. It's as if there was cross-contamination between the spices they use and the dessert. Such a pity since the lady working there was nice. read more

Y Noodles is a nice casual spot that feels like a neighborhood favorite. The space is small and cozy, but that intimacy adds to its charm--the aromatics immediately makes me crave the meal I'm about to enjoy. The food is outstanding, made to order, impressively authentic, excellent portions and very reasonable pricing with Szechuan flavors that are bold without being overwhelming. The heat level is perfectly balanced: enough spice to wake up your palate, but not so much that it overshadows the dishes themselves. My personal standouts are the sweet potato noodles, which are silky, chewy, and beautifully seasoned, and the twice-cooked pork, which hits all the right notes--savory, smoky, and deeply satisfying. Each bite makes me want to quickly have another. Every dish I've tried has been fresh, well-executed, and full of character. If you're in the area and craving quality Szechuan cuisine, Y Noodles is absolutely worth a visit. It reminds me of the amazing food I tried while visiting Shanghai. Highly recommended. read more

Y Noodles - 重庆酸辣粉 / Hot and Sour Sweet Potato Noodles - Desserts Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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It's hard finding some good Chinese food in the Arlington area but this place is seriously legit. Better than yu noodles in my opinion. I got the beef noodle soup and the broth and meat really stood out to me. The pieces of beef were very thick and tender, and I really like the broth because of how delicious and spicy. A word of caution: I love how spicy it was but the spice definitely isn't for the weak. Workers here are mainly Chinese speaking, but service is not an issue with ordering with the QR code. I love soup and was able to ask one of the chefs for an extra bowl of broth with no issues! read more

Y Noodles - Desserts Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

Real Chinese food, not Americanized. If you are used to Americanized Chinese food, you might be surprised. Be careful of the spicy dishes, they can be very spicy, especially for an American palate. Szechuan food. Service is fine. Not fancy. They have a good business. read more

Great place! I ordered takeout and definitely recommend. I had the chili oil wontons (and my brother got the Chongqing-style noodles seen in the picture). They were delicious and flavorful. 12 wontons for $9.95 is so epic. Additionally, the food came out fast. I was given a 30-minute pickup time, and the food was already ready when I came by 20 minutes later. The pickup system was efficient too. Inside wasn't anything fancy--just a typical, sparsely decorated Chinese to-go spot. I would order from here again--delicious! read more

Y Noodles - Chili Oil Wontons, Chongqing-Style Noodles - Desserts Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

Food is delicious at Y Noodles! So far every dishes we have ordered have been super flavorful and spicy! Perfection! Very fast service, food came out really quickly and every dish is made fresh. The way you order is convenient, you use their table QR code, scan with your phone and order from your phone. Each table has the unique QR code. My favorite is their spicy hot pot rice noodles and lotus roots. So spicy so delicious. We love our food spicy and Y noodles have many spicy dishes we like and enjoy. If you love spicy authentic Chinese food, then Y Noodles is the place for you! Seating is limited since it is pretty small inside the restaurant. Big group might have to split tables. Expect to wait a little if the restaurant is full. Overall, I recommend this restaurant!! read more

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Small, no-frills spot where you seat yourself and food comes out fast. Don't expect much in terms of ambiance or service -- but you're definitely here for flavor. They bring bold spices that are hard to find elsewhere in the area. I love chili oil but do wish the dishes were a bit less oily overall. Sweet Soy Milk - Simple, smooth, and not overly sweet -- a great way to mellow out the heat. 3/5 Beef Skewer - Dryer and tougher cuts of meat, but that texture works here. Heavy seasoning, strong beef flavor -- pairs well with a drink. 3.25/5 Squid Skewer - Same bold spice blend, but the squid is more mellow in flavor. Chewy and satisfying, but a little less memorable. 2.5/5 Chili Oil Wonton - Silky wonton skin that soaks up the chili broth beautifully. The filling is savory, soft, and moist and the chili oil has a flavorful broth-like consistency 4/5 Sichuan Beef Noodle Soup - The deep red broth looks intimidating but it's well-balanced -- rich beef flavor with a great spicy kick. The noodles are tasty, and the meat was tender and flavorful with melty tendon! Just a little too much oil on top. 4/5 Spicy Chicken Noodles - this one's a bit numbing -- a feature of Sichuan peppercorns, but at a level too strong for me (I'm weak). Without the numbing, I'd rate it higher, because the flavor was otherwise pretty good. 2/5 (maybe 2.75/5 without the numbing) read more

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Got takeout from here and won't be coming back. I'm genuinely confused why this place is so highly rated - maybe the lack of Asian food in falls church? We got a variety of noodles and all of them were mid or bland at best. I didn't like anything. We tried the spicy noodles, the tomato rice, the beef noodles and the spicy wontons, and none of them were amazing. The broth was not flavorful and the wontons didn't taste fresh or homemade. Also, for the price I didn't think it was super filling either. I wouldn't recommend it. read more

Y Noodles - 番茄米线 / Tomato Rice Noodles - Desserts Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

My hidden spot Chinese cuisine, fried lamb skewers, salt and pepper squid, wonton soup and fried green beans are my favorites. Service was just okay; you scan the QR code to order from your phone. read more

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Love the authentic Chongqing style food served here. The lamb leg is so good, we get it every time. read more

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always fast service and good food - if you can't eat spicy, the tomato rice noodles are very good. chili oil wontons are good. everything has a good heat and flavor, but not too spicy. just fyi - there is very little parking, more is around the side (NOT in the front) read more

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Not to be confused with Yu Noodles, although similar. This place serves chongqing food and is one of my absolute go-to's. It's affordable and I genuinely love the food here. I ate here with my parents, spent $30 and we couldn't finish all the food lol. I don't really like sour soups normally, so I wasn't sure I'd like the sour noodle soups they have but I'm SO glad I decided to order it anyways because it's just the right amount of tang and it's so flavourful and comforting. I love rice noodles like the ones they serve. They have plenty of small bites so this is great for quick, small bites if you're not feeling that hungry too. It's chill vibes, really asian-esque, the staff kinda keep to themselves unless you speak Chinese, which isn't a bad thing, it's more authentic that way haha read more

Very quick service and efficient with QR ordering. The place is nice and has plenty of seating. read more

Y Noodles - Desserts Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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Inedible food, not fresh at all (chicken had all bones smell bad)- all went into the trash right away read more

Y Noodles - Desserts Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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The parking availability here is very limited, but fortunately they told me I could park in front of the restaurant (and of course, I watched my car like a hawk as we were eating). I was here for lunch on a weekday and surprisingly there were a good amount of people. The ordering process is really simple here. You scan the QR code and can order through their website. And before leaving, a server will come over with a tablet for you to pay. 三鲜米线 TRIPLE DELIGHT RICE NOODLES - 15.95 This was perfect for a chilly and rainy afternoon. The portion size is pretty big with lots of rice noodles and toppings like spam, napa cabbage, pork, mushrooms, quail eggs, and more! The broth was very creamy and savory, but at the end, it was too salty and fatty. Overall, this was enjoyable and if I'm craving this kind of noodles, I'll order this again. 酸辣藕片 SPICY LOTUS ROOT SLICES - 3.95 Not a whole lot of lotus roots for the price, but it was soaked in a nice spicy sauce taht we all enjoyed. My friends enjoyed the Sichuan noodle soup and the pickled cabbage rice noodles. I haven't been here before, but glad we all got to try it. read more

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The place is just plain and not much decorative like other places... so you'd pay for quality food... not for experience. Lots of people come here during the lunch so it can get really busy. The customer service is typical for Asian places... very straightforward and gets to the point. I approve this place for any Sichuan food fix. Spicy lotus root slices - so good! For quick cold appetizer then I highly recommended this one. Not as spicy as you think and it has a little sweet aftertaste. Good balance to other spicy dishes offered here. Chili oil wontons - amazing chili oil wontons! Juicy, soft, and full of flavors! Pork filling inside was incredible as the wonton wrapper basically is capable of holding all fillings together without falling apart. Sichuan beef noodle soup - pretty great as it was satisfying to get a beef noodle soup fix. The pieces of beef were very moist and tender. Little chewy. Then noodles were perfect to its al dente and go well with this tender beef. Soup itself was scrumptious. read more

Really good, really spicy noodle soup. Small and cramped; no parking; need to go back to try rest of menu. The Chongqing noodle soup here is great. Lip-numbingly good. This is the type of noodle soup I was looking for at Yu Noodles but found here, instead. I had the Sichuan beef noodle soup while my partner had the regular one. Unless you have something specifically against beef, I recommend you get the one with beef. I also had the "sauce pork bun" thinking it would be...saucy inside. It wasn't. Guess I'll try the "fresh pork bun" next time. There are a lot of things on the menu that I want to go back to try (take a look at their website). You order online via QR code at the table so it's very convenient. What's not convenient is the location and parking. The shop is in a 3-store unit with essentially no parking in front and sketchy limited parking spaces in the back, shared by other back-alley tenants. We just ended up parking in the shopping center lot across the street. There are only about 7 tables and 4 counter seats here, so if I go back, it'll be on a weekday off prime time, otherwise, there'll be a wait. read more

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Love the whole unpretentious, hole-in-the-wall with great food vibe. Depending on when you go, there could be a brief wait because it's a smaller space. Ordering is done through a QR code on the table. They'll bring the check at the end when you opt to check out on the site. Both the lamb and squid skewers are yummy. The triple delight noodle soup is a crowd favorite (a bit salty for me but would order again) and their braised pig feet noodles haven't failed me yet. I enjoy the soybean milk here. The Chinese description in the menu says it's "hand-ground". Limited parking on the side of the restaurant block is available. read more

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This is nice small shop serving delicious food. They were quick and service was good. You order through their online menu, and your order gets queued up to be made. I really liked my noodles, I don't think the beef was entirely great, but nonetheless good. The broth was delicious without a doubt. Perhaps I'd try something else if I were to come back here. Their salt&pepper chicken wings were so good! We wanted to order more to go! Parking is on the side of the building. I definitely could see myself coming back here. Next time I'll have to try their skewers those seem to be so good! read more

Y Noodles - Desserts Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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Small place with very limited parking! However, the food was so good and was perfect on a cold day. The portions are generous, and the service is friendly. Highly recommend the salt and pepper squid! read more

Y Noodles - Salt and Pepper Squid - Desserts Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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If you have been to Yu Noodles in Fairfax, Herndon, or McLean, you might be wondering if this Y Noodles is another branch. It is not! However, their tastes are very similar. I'm leaning towards Y Noodles over Yu Noodles for a few reasons. I counted the seats. There were just 30 of them. It's a tiny restaurant which is a vibe itself. It looks like a family-run business and this is the only branch. If you're bringing company, bring them for the food but not the décor. It's all essentials - I'm more than okay with that. Most importantly, the Noodles taste very similar to my hometown (which I call the Noodle Capital of the world). It's tough for any place in the US to match the taste there. I know, my bar is pretty high and you have absolutely no idea if I'm just making it up but, hey, Y Noodles is almost right up there with their Chili Wonton soup. Being more realistic (with the general public around Nova in mind), the power of the chili and spices here can be uncomfortably overwhelming for the average tongue. I grew up in Asia so this is a piece of cake for me. I prefer it. The food tastes better with that much spice in it. My only complaint is that there's just wayyyyyy too much oil. The food could still taste the same with less oil but that's not enough to prevent me from coming back. The staff works fast and the food comes out very quickly. The place is small so it's very efficiently managed. The beef and lamb skewers taste amazing. Beware they pour hot chili oil all over the skewers. If that isn't your thing, ask! I recommend it as-is though. I usually get my pork buns at 7 Corner despite the tightly packed meat clump inside. The pork buns here set an example of how the REAL pork buns should be! You must try them! Next, the Chili Wonton soup you must get. It just transports my tastebuds back to my hometown. Bottom Line: Authentic AF Chinese noodles! It's spicy city! Prepare to cry and blow thy nose. If you don't mind chili, you'll love this place. There are so many other noodles left for me to come back for. read more

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Our new favorite spicy Chinese restaurant in the D.C.metro area. Great dishes at reasonable prices. Seems family owned. This is our second time going here in about 6 weeks. Highly recommended. read more

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Caveat that I'm not from Chongqing but the noodles here are fantastic, they remind me of a favorite joint of mine in SF. 5% discount here if you pay in cash. No reservations, so just show up, it's a fast casual restaurant - we got seated with a party of 6 on a Sunday at around 6:30. You order online with a QR code for the table. The restaurant filled up quickly after we got our food, at around 7. There's lots of offal dishes here that we didn't try, as some members of my dinner party are new to Chongqing food. If you intend on doing family style, the rice noodles are a little bit harder to share, as they don't pick up as much flavor from the broth, so make sure to scoop enough broth into your bowl! That's where all the flavor is! I loved the Chongqing noodles (nonrice), there's so much flavor in the chili oil. Also definitely try the steamed pork ribs with sticky rice, that was the hit dish with my group. We also loved the spicy lotus root and the three ingredient cold plate, although some people found them to be a bit too spicy! So watch out. read more

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Portions here are pretty big and the prices are super reasonable -- around $15-$20 a person. The chicken and beef skewers were so good! Parking can be a little tight --- a lot of people do pick-up orders, but there's still space to sit and eat. Chill vibes! On the quiet side. My sister got the spicy chicken, said it packed some heat, so go easy if you're not into spicy. Can't wait to come back and try more from the menu! read more

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Keep coming back for their beef noodle soup. Pretty consistent unlike Yu noodles in Fairfax. read more

Y Noodles - Sichuan Beef Noodle Soup - Desserts Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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Incredibly delicious Chinese food. Plus simple, unimpressive interior and subpar service. Which is how you know it's a truly authentic Asian restaurant :) We tried the following: - Spicy lotus root slices - delicious! Highly recommended. It was not too spicy and actually had a slightly sweet kick too, which I really enjoyed. It provided a nice refreshing (and sweeter) balance to all other spicy dishes. - Chili oil wontons - probably the best chili oil wontons I've ever had so far! They were soft, chewy, and flavorful. The pork tasted really good, and the wonton wrappers were super fresh with a soft springy/doughy mouthfeel to them. - Zajiang noodles - quite spicy and flavorful with a good chewiness to the noodles. Only con is that the pork meat was very finely grounded, which I wasn't a big fan of (I prefer a coarser grind). - Sichuan beef noodle soup - beef was very moist and tender. Noodles were plentiful and chewy. read more

Food: -Overall, everything was good, flavorful, and well-portioned for the price. Nothing was stand-out spectacular. -Skewers were all tender and flavorful, but they are fried as opposed to cooked over charcoal. -Chili wontons were our favorite dish but not among the best we've had. -Salt and pepper ribs also very well-cooked and flavorful but mostly boney ribs. -Noodle dishes all good, but again nothing spectacular. Service: -Staff were pleasant. -Fast casual style to the restaurant with mandatory 18% gratuity. Ambiance: -Nice, authentic, whole-in-the wall feel. -Limited seating and a line but moves quickly. read more

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All of the dishes were spicy and I loved it! Let's just get right into why the food is 5/5. I had the Spicy Pepper Chicken Offal Noodles. The slightly sour tasting peppers brought a different tingle to the spicy broth. The chewy offals/entrails of the chicken soaked in the spices really well! And to hold everything together, the noodles served as the ultimate complement and counterbalance to all of the other strong flavors. Yes, this is a spicy dish but it's a balanced one. The tossed clear noodles appetizer had a bland taste in the thick noodles (but this is done on purpose). The chili sauces in this dish is even stronger than the entree dishes. So when the bland tossed noodles fused with the chili sauce, a really tasty fusion of flavors hit all the sensors in one's mouth. The beef throat skewer was honestly just too spicy hahhaa. I was caught off guard with the red spicy powders on the beef throat. Still delicious though! The spicy squid mixed the element of crunch into the other flavors. This was another really good appetizer! I can't comment on the cucumber and Chongqing noodles because I forgot to taste them All of the ones that I had tasted deserve reorders and more reorders on top of that! This is a must visit restaurant for all you SPICE LOVERS! $70 post tax and tip for two noodles, 5 appetizers, and 1 bowl of rice (they charged $1 for rice ). The overall price is an absolute steal though! read more

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I would if I could give it 3.5 stars but I guess I am rounding up instead of down. They do have authentic dishes here and we got the garlic eggplant app, the oil chicken app, the pork and the ribs and 2 bowls of noodles. The noodle bowls were huge and filling for sure. The apps were a little disappointing in its size vs the picture so if you are expecting some dishes to come out same portion as the photo then you might be disappointed. I was especially disappointed in the chicken in chili oil dish because it was small and it seemed mostly bones. I think they just diced up a chicken wing or two and called it a day. Would recommend for the soups for sure but the apps YMMV. read more

Y Noodles - Eggplant, chicken,pork - Desserts Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

This place has been on my to-try list for a while. Parking is a little hard to find but there's some on the side. You order through a qr scan. I got skewers, chicken wings, and some soups. The flavors were all decent, but everything lacked a true defining profile. I may go back again to try more, but nothing stood out. read more

Y Noodles - Tomato Rice Noodles, Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings, Spicy Squid - Desserts Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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I can't recommend this place enough - every item on the menu is delicious! Real, authentic, no frills Chinese food at an incredible price point. Everyone on the staff is so nice and the food came out so quickly! 100/10 recommend. read more

Y Noodles - Desserts Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

Tried the beef noodles, cold Chongqing noodles, lamb skewer, pork bun, and a couple vegetable dishes. The Chongqing noodles were delicious but I couldn't eat much of them due to how spicy they were. The beef noodles were more manageable, as there were parts of the noodles not soaked in spice, and the beef didn't seem to soak up the spice much. The pork bun is yummy and tasted almost sweet compared to the spicy noodles, but is probably mainly savory. The lamb skewer was my favorite, not really spicy but very flavorful. I'd get a bunch of these with some rice next time! read more

Y Noodles - Pork bun (cross-section) - Desserts Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

3.5 stars. Ordered the lamb skewers and Sichuan beef noodle soup. Good portions and prices. Flavors were decent, but I had versions with more in depth flavors at other places. read more

Y Noodles - Lamb skewers - Desserts Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

Considering the former tenant featuring Americanized Chinese food (Eastern House), barely lasted a few months before folding, you gotta hand it to Y Noodles(not to be confused with Yu Noodles) for being bold enough to house a hyper regional concept (Chongquing, a branch of Sichuan cuisine) that is garlicky, sesame-y, and SPICY beyond anything this neighborhood is used to save for a dash of extra pepper in their hot and sour soup or Kung pao chicken. Stepping into the interior feels like sidestepping into a street cafe in China or an expat hangout for mainland Chinese, since the clientele is almost exclusively Chinese, there's no podium to greet customers, and the workers are just furiously cooking up food in the open kitchen with the smell of chili and garlic permeating the entire space. It's rather intimidating even for an ABC like myself, so I can only imagine how surreal it would be for the casual passerby coming in looking for their standard Chinese fare. Prices are very reasonable with single skewers including lamb, chicken, beef, and squid at 1.95 along with some offal options, small apps at 3.95, and large bowls of spicy rice noodle soups and main entrees under $20. Spice level is enough to induce sweat beads forming at the scalp but has that flavorful aftertaste to keep one coming back for more. I'm so impressed they have the confidence to let their food speak for itself and that it's drawing clientele getting a chance to enjoy a taste from the homeland. Rooting for this place to have staying power for the long haul and definitely worth a visit if you need a primer on Chongquing cuisine! read more

Delicious traditional Chinese food! Super fast service. Super tasty and cheap. Only downside is it's a lot of oil but if you go into it knowing there's a lot of oil (Chinese way of cooking) then you're okay! read more