卤娘冒菜 — Restaurant in Arcadia

The layout and ordering system here are ridiculous. Had to literally squeeze through a 4-inch gap just to reach booth seating. Order by scanning QR codes, but if customers switch them, it causes order mix-ups. While the staff are genuinely nice, they're working with a really inefficient system for handling orders and customer traffic.

The food is OK - everything's just 水煮 (water-boiled) in the same spicy oil broth. Even their namesake 冒菜, while rare outside specific regions of China, isn't anything special. The broth is decent enough that I'd consider taking it home to upgrade some instant noodles, but that's about it. The chicken wings were super-dry, that they shrunk in size. The only uniqueness is there's chilli oil on top.

I'd give this place another shot, but only if I can get a to-go order. Skip the 冒菜 despite the namesake, I'd much rather try the...

Ordered their Signature 2 lbs Maocai and Crispy Duck Head for takeout. The flavor was alright, but the aftermath? Absolutely brutal. I was hit with severe diarrhea that almost left me bedridden. After digging through reviews, it turns out I'm not the only one who’s experienced food poisoning from their dishes. It’s clear that they aren’t paying enough attention to basic food hygiene and restaurant cleanliness.

I love spicy food—eat it every week—but I shouldn't have to deal with this kind of reaction if the ingredients are fresh and the restaurant is following basic cleanliness standards. This place seriously needs to step up its game, or I’ll be looking elsewhere for...

This is a very authentic Sichuan spicy and numbing flavor from China. The owner cooks it herself, just like in her own kitchen. We has eaten here many times and it's very delicious. The environment is also very clean. Friends who like spicy and numbing flavors should not miss it. My son especially likes their bullfrogs. They are very fresh and rich in protein. The owner is also very warm-hearted. She insists on not adding any chemical additives to the food. Every time I take the remaining soup home to cook noodles. I will come again...