LA | Fiery & Wok-Heaven Hunan Cuisine that Packs a Punch! 🌶️

Craving authentic Hunan flavors? Head east—this spot is legit, with a “high-pressure” fish head so tender it won over my Hunan-born friends! 🐟 Steamed Fish Head in Pressure Cooker Forget traditional steaming—this modern method makes the sea bass unbelievably soft, almost melting in your mouth. Infused with chopped chilies and served with silky tofu, it’s pure rice-robbery (in the best way!). 🐸 Spicy Purple Perilla Bullfrog Tender bullfrog in a dry pot that simmers gently—perfect for chilly days! The longer it cooks, the richer the flavor, blending fiery spice with perilla’s herbal freshness. 🥘 “Big Hand Holding Small Hand” (Braised Chicken Feet & Pork Trotter) A savory, collagen-rich stew simmered with soybeans and fresh peppers. As the sauce thickens, every bite becomes stickier, richer, and more irresistible. 🦆 Diced Duck with Mountain Pepper Oil A classic Western Hunan dish! Tiny duck pieces are stir-fried with chilies and litsea oil (aka mountain pepper), offering a uniquely aromatic, tingling flavor. 🥗 Stir-Fried Lotus Root with Chives So good we almost ordered another plate! Crisp, slightly sweet lotus root strips wok-tossed with chilies and chives—every bite is fragrant and addictive. The menu is packed with authentic specialties. Our table of four devoured six dishes clean—next time, we’re trying the Pickled Radish with Beef Tripe! 📍 La Jiao Lao (formerly Lao Changsha) 18359 Colima Rd, Rowland Heights, CA 91748 📢 Thanksgiving week special: 20% off! 👩💻 By day, I’m a tech data scientist ✨; by night, a food explorer sharing hidden gems across LA and the Bay. Follow for more authentic eats! #LAEats #HunanFood #SpicyLA #ChineseFoodLA #SGVFood #RowlandHeights #OffMenuLA #FoodieFinds #WokHei #ChiliHeaven