Boston | Four-hour-long pangolin ride
đ¶ïž Mountain House : Bostonâs Sichuan GemâSpicy, Satisfying, with a Few Kinks Grabbed a couple of random dishes on a whim, and wowâthis spot delivers on flavor and value. Generous portions, friendly service, but fair warning: lines get long. Pro move? Grab a number around 2 PM, wander, and come backâworth the wait. Oh, and that âmildly spicyâ label? My stomach disagreed the next morning⊠youâve been warned. đ„ The Standouts (Order These First) Braised Spicy Chicken (Shao Ji Gong) đ: Table favorite, hands down. Tons of tender, juicy chicken in a fiery, aromatic sauceâspicy enough to tingle, but not overwhelming. We even recommended it to the table next to us (they thanked us later). Mapo Tofu đ§: My personal obsession. Rich, numbing, and packed with umamiâway better than most versions in town. The only catch? A hint of ginger (love it, but worth noting if youâre sensitive). Osmanthus Coconut Panna Cotta with Sago đž: Perfect for cooling the burn. Creamy coconut jelly mixed with chewy sago, drizzled with sweet osmanthus syrup. Unique, refreshing, and just a little too sweetâbut whoâs complaining after spicy food? đ The âMehâ Dishes Yibin Burning Noodles: Decent flavor, but served cold (itâs supposed to get a hot oil drizzle at the endâmissed that step here). Tasted more like regular cold noodles. Skip unless youâre craving carbs. Sichuan Pepper Fish: Disappointing. The fish itself was plentiful, but it lacked that signature numbing spice (not enough ). Worse, it came out coldâhad to send it back to reheat. Points for portion size, but not worth ordering again. đĄ The Good, the Bad, and the Tips Pros: Amazing jasmine tea (refreshing, not bitter!), huge portions, and that chicken dish alone makes it worth visiting. Cons: No takeout (they say it slows down the kitchenâwouldâve appreciated a heads-up). Cold fish was a letdown. Pro Move: Ask for extra spice if you can handle itâtheir âmediumâ is milder than expected (until the next dayâŠ). đ Mountain House : A solid Sichuan spot with highs that outweigh the lows. Go for the chicken, mapo tofu, and that coconut dessertâyour taste buds (and maybe your stomach) will thank you. #BostonSichuan #SpicyFoodLovers #FoodieFinds