Burnaby’s Spicy Sichuan-Hunan Haven | Alvin Garden Review

📍 Alvin Garden 🏠 Address: 4850 Imperial St, Burnaby, BC 💰 Price: ~$25–40 per person | ⏰ Hours: [Check Google for latest] 🔥 Why It’s Legendary? ✔ Rare Sichuan-Hunan fusion – Bold numbing spice meets fiery chilies ✔ Generous portions – Shareable family-style plates ✔ Wok hei mastery – No pre-made sauces here 🌶️ MUST-TRY DISHES 1. Mao Xue Wang – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ • Sichuan’s most iconic hot pot: Duck blood curd, tripe, spam in chili-oil tsunami • Pro tip: Save broth for next-day spicy noodles 2. Dry Pot Chicken & Intestine – ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨ • Crispy-soft duo: Fried intestines + tender chicken, buried in dried chilies • Custom heat: Request “Hunan lethal” or “Vancouver tame” 3. Mouthwatering Chicken – ⭐⭐⭐⭐ • Chilled perfection: Sichuan peppercorn oil + crushed peanuts • Texture: Silky poached chicken with snappy cucumber base 🍚 PERFECT PAIRINGS • Steamed rice: Jasmine pearls to soak up spicy sauces (free refills) • Drinks: Ice-cold soy milk or plum wine to extinguish flames 💡 PRO TIPS 1. Spice disclaimer: Default is “Chinese spicy” – specify “local spicy” if needed 2. Parking: Free but limited – carpool if dining with 4+ people 3. Leftovers: Dry pot dishes reheat better than fresh (flavors intensify) #SichuanSpice #BurnabyEats #NumbingHeat