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    4.1 (566 reviews)
    ModerateSzechuan
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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    Dogs allowed
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    Princess Fish Fillet 干烹鱼片
    Laura L.

    This is still my favorite Chinese restaurant in the Bay. For my most recent visit, we got the following items: 1. Beef pancake 5/5 They put a good amount of filling into the pancake and the pancake itself is very crispy. 2. House fried rice 5/5 It didn't look super appetizing when it came out but the flavor was actually very good. 3. Chongqing spicy chicken 4.5/5 I have to remind myself to ask for less spicy next time because this order came out really spicy (more numbing flavor...) 4. Princess fish filet 4/5 This basically tasted like candied fried fish. I felt the fish filet was very small and was covered in too thick of a batter. 5. Smashed green pepper with eggplant 5/5 My favorite dish, hands-down, from this restaurant. It is so incredibly fragrant and has the softest eggplant. 6. Norther China sauteed cabbage 4.5/5 This dish had pretty good flavor. I think the cabbage is Taiwanese because it has a little bit of a sweet flavor.

    Priscilla S.

    First off, what a big Menu. If you haven't been hear before this menu can be overwhelming. Alot, i mean alot to choose from and luckily we came with our family members who had already been and chose the food we were having this evening. We had Dan dan noodles, scallion pancakes, a lamb dish, sauteed green beans, rice, and a beef dish. All were tasty with so many different, wonderful flavors. Also, we enjoyed a pot of hot tea that we enjoyed and graciously refilled during our dinner. What a nice treat this evening dinner turned out to be and enough left over to take home.

    Bean curd with leeks
    Mitchi R.

    This was such an unexpected find! We actually ended up here by accident -- the restaurant we originally planned to visit (four doors down) was closed, and thankfully so, because this place turned out to be a hidden gem. I later learned they were a Michelin-recognized restaurant in 2018 and 2019, and it absolutely shows in their food. We ordered the Eggplant with Garlic Sauce, Bean Curd with Leeks, Beef Stew with Tofu Clay Pot, and Watercress Pea Sprouts. Every dish was cooked to perfection -- flavorful, well-balanced, and beautifully presented. Each bite was so satisfying that we couldn't even pick a favorite! The restaurant is quite small, but when we arrived around 7 PM, it was completely packed -- always a good sign. Seeing it filled with mostly Asian diners made me even more confident we'd stumbled into a truly authentic spot. Despite being busy, the service was warm and attentive. The staff never forgot about us, and our dishes came out perfectly timed. It's rare to find a place that's both bustling and genuinely caring toward every table. If you're in the area, this little spot is definitely worth discovering -- sometimes the best meals really do happen by accident

    Vegetarian - bean curd with leeks. Recommend! Great texture from the long cut tofu and leeks were much milder than green onions.
    Ron R.

    *** Vegetarian Review *** Eggplant with garlic sauce ($15.95, Grade A) - this ain't your Panda Express eggplant. Thinly sliced pieces of eggplant in a rich and mild-medium spiced garlic sauce. I would order this again. Bean Curd with Leeks ($16.95, Grade A+) - Keeping the theme of thinly sliced items, they cut their tofu in long strips. I truly think they are onto something. The tofu is extra firm, but not like the stuff you buy at the grocery store. If you've ever had smoked tofu, this has a similar texture, but not smoked. Preparing it with leeks versus green onion is something I'll be craving now. Green onions are much stronger and can take over a dish. The leeks still offer that freshness and wonderful color to the dish, but are mild and let the tofu still stand out. Highly recommended! You can't go wrong with this unique dish. Sautéed Pea Shoots ($23.95, Grade A+) - Wow! This was the co-star of the table. This is one of the dishes I order at every Chinese restaurant I visit. I'm never disappointed, but normally blown away. Savory and so darn fresh tasting! The pea shoots aren't overcooked and still have a great bite to them. If you can use chopsticks, much easier to eat this with. Great portion size to share with the table. Bottom line - great service. They were very busy, but still attentive. If you can't decide what to order, just do order the above dishes. They worked perfectly together. Fresh greens to combat the spice levels of the eggplant. Textural components from the long-sliced tofu. Parking can be difficult - we went at 8pm on a Saturday. Ended up parking in the neighborhood across the street about 3 blocks away. Seating is limited - smaller place. I'd guess it holds about 40-50 people. There is a waiting list you can write you name on.

    Minhchau N.

    Great food. We order from here for lunch and their lunch special comes with hot and sour soup. Ordered the dry bean curd with pork rice. My coworker got general Tso's chicken rice lunch special. I liked her plate better than mine.

    Lisa H.

    Been eating Yummy Szechuan for years. This was one of our delivery go tos during the pandemic. Glad they came out strong! Can't go wrong with any dish. They're all delicious! Even my three year old daughter says "everything is so yummy!" Their dan dan noodles are exceptional!! The chewiness of the noodles and their savory peanut sauce is just right. Their spicy cold noodles are one of my favorites. The brown sugar rice cake is another standout. Their stir fry and soups are also great. Even though this is a Szechuan restaurant, their northern dishes are all authentic and fantastic. Service is friendly.

    Rice
    Devina D.

    I've loved this place ever since I discovered it back in 2018. My roommates and I used to visit a few times a year until COVID hit. It's definitely a great spot for family-style dining, but when I went with just my fiancé, it was way too much food for two people. The portions are quite big so we had leftovers for the next two days. Since it had been a while since my last visit, I was a bit worried the food wouldn't be as good as I remembered. Luckily it was still good. The flavors and spice are just as bold, though the dishes seemed a bit saltier than I recall. One thing that sets this place apart is the numbing spice you don't find at many Szechuan spots. Mapo Tofu: I'd definitely order this again! It wasn't overly spicy but had a nice kick. My fiancé, who has a low spice tolerance, enjoyed it too. My only complaint is that I wish it had a bit more meat. Dan Dan Noodles: A classic dish! The peanut flavor was great, but you really have to be in the mood for it. I do wish it had a bit more spice, though. Griddle Cooked Tender Beef: This was the spiciest dish we tried. The beef was tender and came with enoki mushrooms and bean sprouts in a spicy broth with chilies. I wasn't expecting it to be so soupy; I think I meant to order the Griddle Cooked Beef instead. Still, it was delicious! However my fiancé could barely handle the heat, so keep that in mind if you're spice-sensitive. Downsides: Rice: They charge for individual bowls of white rice. If you're dining with a group, it might be more cost-effective to order fried rice for the table instead. Parking: The parking situation was terrible for us. There's no lot, so it's all street parking. We came around prime dinner time though. We spent a lot of time circling the area looking for a spot, so be prepared for that if you visit. Overall, this place remains one of my favorites for Szechuan food.

    Alex L.

    A definitely must try place in Millbrae. The food here is delicious. The beef pancake rolls was delicious. Not too oily. The beef was tender and flavorful. Not soaked in sauce. The chongqing spicy chili chicken was delicious and their specialty. The chicken definitely has a kick of spicy. But it's worth it. The burn kicks in and last about 30 seconds. But it's a good but. And flavor. The chicken is deep friend to perfection. You can see how much pepper they used to cooked your order. Since we did take out you can use all that pepper for other cooking too. The service is here is friendly. Parking can be a hit and miss since you have to find parking along el Camino.

    Thousand year eggs with tofu - cold was our favorite!
    Sharon L.

    The restaurant was calm and clean upon arrival on a Saturday night ~7PM. We ordered the thousand year old egg and cold tofu, steamed fish, griddle cooked beef, sour vermicelli noodles, and mapo tofu. Every dish was solid but not as spicy as we thought it would be. The noodle dish was probably the most spicy/mala! Servers were attentive and kind. I would come back :) please enjoy my photos!

    House Special Chow Mein
    Venus A.

    Ordered delivery for lunch at work as me and my office team loves spicy.. actually she is the one who introduced me to spicy foodAnyway, we had the chef special soup with blood, intestines, spam, beef and fish me and my team agreed that soup was not spicy enough I can taste the peppercorns and chili. Also we had the spicy pork roll cold dish-this is okay as I'm not fun of cold dishes. The house special chowmein is just okay nothing special as I prefer the thin noodle. Overall food was good...

    Cumin Beef. Extra spicy of course
    Merry K.

    What is going on, Yummy Sechuan? We had been going for years and had never disappointed. Today, we got our usual mapo tofu, chonging chili chicken and eggplant with green beans. The mapo tofu was super bland!!!! You forgot to add your soy or salt or whatever yummy sauce you add that made us keep eating bowls of rice. NOT EDIBLE!!!!! Eggplant and Greenbeans. We loved the wok charred taste of this dish. What we got today was oily and tasteless. Chongging Spicy Chicken. This was okay. It was not as good as what we had numerous time before. The chicken chunks were big and not as flavorful. At least this one was not tasteless. So, Yummy Sechuan, after all these years! We are breaking up. Off to Little Chengdu we must go.

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    Earl Spicy

    Earl Spicy

    4.3
    (491 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    I'd been craving that spicy grilled fish from Earl Spicy for months. I'd talked about it so much…read morethat this time, instead of just dragging my husband, I brought the kids and my son's friend too. I was basically forming a fan club. But right before we left, my husband looked up the hours and said, "Wait... it's called Taste of Four Seasons now?" Uh, what? Did Earl Spicy close? Yelp still showed it alive and well, so we decided to go check it out anyway. My heart was already committed. We got there around 7 PM on a Friday. A few tables were filled -- seemed like a good sign. Plenty of servers, but no sign of the old owner. I started feeling a little nervous. We looked through the menu... no spicy grilled fish. Cue quiet panic. I pulled out my phone and showed the server a picture from our last visit. She said they still have it -- it's just made differently now and it's really good. Also, they now use a fresh fish called 多寶魚 instead of the frozen fish Earl Spicy used. Now, my husband and I thought we had decent Chinese, but we had no idea what 多寶魚 was. We stared at the tank she pointed to, still clueless. And honestly, if Earl Spicy really used frozen fish, they fooled us -- it never tasted frozen. I asked how much it was, since it wasn't on the menu. She said $42 per pound, usually around 1.5 pounds. I figured maybe $65-70. More than Earl Spicy's $48 XL version, but hey -- I am here for it. We ordered a few other dishes too. First came the "New Style Sweet and Sour Pork & Shrimp." The menu said pork and chicken, but the server said it was a typo -- it's actually pork cheek and shrimp. It ended up being the best dish of the night. The shrimp was excellent, 5/5. The pork cheek was good too, just a little fatty -- maybe 4/5 for me. My husband wanted Szechuan pepper chicken. The server said the kitchen could make it, even though only a tea-flavored version was listed. What we got was stir-fried chicken with jalapeños. Not deep-fried, not spicy, just... dry. It didn't really land. My son's friend loves fried rice, so we got the $19.95 special fried rice. It came out shaped like a fish -- super cute. First bite though? "Why is this so hard and dry?" the kids asked. I tried it -- yup, same. Crunchy in a weird way, like it had been sitting on the heat too long. I asked the server, and she apologized and had the kitchen remake it. The second version was slightly better, but still dry. Maybe that's just how they do it. Next came the salted fish eggplant casserole. It was only $9.85, but no one really touched it. Just not great. And finally, the main event: the fish I'd been dreaming about. It arrived in the same tray as before, but no tea light underneath. Not a big deal. They'd added a mountain of flat noodles (河粉) underneath, but the fish itself? Dry. Bland. Not the spicy grilled fish I remembered. The sauce was thin, almost like gravy, and the noodles were just soaked sadly in it. A friendly lady (maybe the new owner?) came by and explained that the restaurant now serves southern Chinese-style food, which is different from Earl Spicy's. I smiled politely, but inside I was crying, Why didn't you say that before we ordered? She brought out complimentary glass jelly for dessert -- nice touch. I liked it, but the kids thought it was too bitter. Then came the bill. The fish? $111.77. I did a double take. How was that 2.6 pounds?! I thought about asking, but my husband gave me the look: "Let's just go." So we paid. With tax and tip, the total came out to nearly $240. Final verdict: RIP Earl Spicy. You were loved. You are missed. As for Taste of Four Seasons? Once was enough.

    Right off the bat, the service is impressive here, especially for a Chinese restaurant. Their menu…read moreis extensive with beautiful pictures to help you decide. The price point is a little high and I wondered if it's because they're not getting too many customers and they're just trying to stay in business. The restaurant is quite roomy and decorated with an authentic flare. We were greeted by friendly faces who very warm in all of their interactions. Here's how everything ranked: $22.95 Salted egg prawns $21.95 Spicy fried fish $21.95 Garlic pea sprouts $13.95 Beef scallion pancake rolls I think these are pretty standard Chongqing province dishes. Our The salted prawns were definitely flavorful with umami goodness -- you can really taste a good amount of quality salted egg, the prawns were huge without too much batter and the dish was a good size. I also enjoyed the little corn crunchies. Second best was the fried fish. Their standard level is not very spicy even though it comes with a ton of red peppers so if you like it hot, then don't hesitate to let them know. I appreciate that they don't heavily batter their fish. Our dishes arrived surprisingly quickly, almost too quickly and I felt the dishes could've been hotter so I'm not sure if they were already premade and just kept on a warmer or what. All in all the meal was satisfying and Earl Spicy would probably hit the mark for a lot of people.

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    L11. Spicy Ground Pork w/ Sour String Beans Fried Rice
    L11. Spicy Ground Pork w/ Sour String Beans Fried Rice
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    Tasty Place

    Tasty Place

    4.0
    (319 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    Really enjoyed this place. The fish we had was very delicious and the fish and chives dumplings…read morewere great. I've never had fish and chive dumplings before. Service was prompt and there was no wait. Theres parallel parking in front but its usually filled. Theres a lot behind the store and parking in the next street. The surrounded area is residential so you should be able to find a spot after some hunting.

    We had not planned on eating here but last-minute decided to dine here given this was our only…read moreoption in the vicinity. But I'm not upset at all about this impromptu decision as we had a great meal here. Our table of 6 ordered a variety of dishes and everything was delicious. the most notable items for me were the spicy wontons and fish in chili oil. The dishes were spicy but not so much so that you couldn't enjoy the actual flavors of the dish. For those that like the Szechuan tingling feeling, the chicken in explosive chilis was also quite good. We had also given the string beans, green onion pancake, and pork and shrimp dumplings a shot and all of them hit the spot. I'm usually a huge fan of braised beef noodle soup so decided to get that here too. It wasn't the same as if I had gotten this dish at a Taiwanese restaurant; compared to the strong flavors of the other dishes, this one was pretty mild. So it's something I would skip next time I come, but every other dish was on point. Our waitress was also great at taking care of us, bring out our food quickly and helping us to clear the other plates. Even after we finished our meal and overstayed our welcome by continuing to chat, the staff didn't make us feel rushed to leave.

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    Royal Feast

    Royal Feast

    4.0
    (311 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    I love eating here. I usually eat here with my roommate as we're regulars and sometimes take the…read morefood to go. Ambiance is in a nice, cute and clean area. It's very close to the Millbrae Bart station. Food is excellent here. We normally order the Qong Qing Chicken boneless, boiled fish, eggplant, fried rice, etc. We order a lot from here too. All the food has not disappointed. Not only is it flavourful, but they give such a large amount of food lol. Service is always fantastic here. The staff remember you even if you haven't been there in months lol. They're very friendly and take care of us when we eat there. They even offered me tea while waiting for my food when I take it to go. Royal Feast feels like one when the food is delicious and the portions are gigantic. Lol.

    I recently watched an episode of Check, Please! Bay Area featuring Royal Feast, a restaurant in…read moreMillbrae. Based on the glowing reviews from the hosts, I decided to visit the restaurant with my family. What I didn't realize was that the episode originally aired in 2020. Though each dish was served piping hot, there was a weird taste to it. The chili chicken was mostly fried dough, as other Yelp reviewers noted. Had I known the episode was outdated, I likely would have reconsidered dining there. The restaurant looked nothing like what was shown on the program. The interior was dark and uninviting, with chipped paint on the walls and an overall lack of cleanliness. Unfortunately, my family and I became sick after eating there.

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    Royal Feast
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    Hubei Restaurant

    Hubei Restaurant

    4.2
    (236 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    This was my first time being here at Hubei Restaurant. I was kind of struggling to find a Chinese…read moreRestaurant with great reviews and I stumbled upon this place with my parents that I persuaded them to try this place out. We've ordered a lot in this place to see if it was worth coming back, and to say the least it was worth it for my first time being here. It reminded me of a childhood memory I had in the Philippines and it was the closest thing I ever had that hits home-run for me. I guaranteed I will come back here if I ever feel like craving for Chinese cuisine that reminds me of the childhood days. The ambiance over there was very nice and their service is absolutely superb, worth it! PS: I really got emotional being there.

    This is the silliest thing but certainly not the first time that we've done this. We were hungry…read moreand looking for lunch. We both searched on Yelp and came up with Hubei. I remember that we had been at this location once before under another name after landing at SFO. It was late in the afternoon and close to their closing time. We parked right in front and were seated immediately upon entering. We perused the menu and made our choices. I'm a fan of Shanghai Chow Mein so that's what I wanted. She wanted to try some different dishes and ended up ordering Wuhan Bean Skin and Fish Gluten with Spong Cucumber. The last dish listed was great. The Chow Mein was good. The Bean Skin was okay but could have used more seasoning or a sauce. Overall, a good lunch and we will return to try other dishes. Now for the crazy thing. When I logged onto Yelp to post the photos, I realized that we had been here in September of 2022 for dinner with other members of my family. And we had also ordered the Shanghai Chow Mein and Wuhan Bean Skin then as well. Hurrah for our consistency!

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    洪山菜炒腊肉
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    避风塘小龙虾
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    Boiling BeiJing

    Boiling BeiJing

    4.1
    (871 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    This place came highly recommended by a coworker who grew up in Beijing. We were talking about…read morePeking Duck and she said the best Peking Duck in the Bay Area is at Boijing Beijing. Coincidentally, some of my friends were also thinking of coming here so we made it happen on Sunday evening. We pre-ordered the big duck and shared the rainbow salad, bok choy with morel mushrooms, sweet and sour shrimp and sweet and sour whole fish. The Peking Duck was indeed the best I've had in the Bay Area (it's crispy, rich but somehow not greasy). You get the traditional crepes (as opposed to the Bao in most places) and accompaniments. They also made a great broth with the duck bones that served as an excellent consommé. The rest of the dishes were also good - I would order that shrimp and rainbow salad again for sure. Service was OK and the restaurant looks recently remodeled. There were five of us and we spent about $55 each - an incredible value for the meal. Highly recommended!!!

    My parents have been really wanting to try the duck at Boiling Beijing so we were glad we finally…read moregot around to it and it didn't disappoint. The place was busy by the time we got there, so plan in advance or get reservations. My favorite dishes were the black pepper steak, cumin lamb, and of course, the duck. I really liked how they also offer to fry or stew the duck bones to your preference after finishing. The duck was juicy and perfectly cooked. Parking is easy since it's the big shopping mall lot. I'd just recommend going early or getting reservations in advance. It seems like it gets busy a lot.

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    老北京桂花酥皮虾 Bejing style crispy shrimp 大份 (02/2026)
    老北京桂花酥皮虾 Bejing style crispy shrimp 大份 (02/2026)
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    Beijing Style Cold Noodles with Sesame Paste
    Lai Lai Restaurant

    Lai Lai Restaurant

    3.9
    (503 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    I had a wonderful time dining at Lai Lai with my boyfriend after arriving at SFO. The eggplant with…read moretofu and basil was such a delicious dish, the savory glaze paired with the basil helped bring out a very umami flavor in the eggplant and tofu (which soaked it all up!). The orange chicken was also delicious, the breading was yummy and crisp. The white rice here is perfectly fluffy and comes in a decent portion for one. The hot and sour soup was enjoyable! I wouldn't say that this was a standout dish, but it did come loaded up with delicious toppings. The bamboo shoots and tofu were plentiful! The service here is also very quick, I wish the owners continued success.

    My family and I have been coming here for over 20 years, and it has always felt like home. As…read morevegetarians, we truly appreciate how accommodating they are--especially making their hot and sour soup special for us without meat. It means so much and never goes unnoticed. The food is consistently amazing. The green onion pancakes, salt and pepper tofu, and fried rice are absolutely delicious every single time. You can tell everything is made with care. On top of that, the entire staff is always so friendly and welcoming. They treat us like family, and that's why we keep coming back after all these years. Highly recommend to anyone looking for great food and even better service!

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    Awarded Millbrae Restaurant of the Year in February 2019.
    Awarded Millbrae Restaurant of the Year in February 2019.
    One of the awards received by Lai Lai since 1983.
    One of the awards received by Lai Lai since 1983.
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