Little Chengdu — Restaurant in Millbrae

This is official my favorite Chinese restaurant in the Bay Area. Their 松鼠桂鱼（pine fried fish with tomato sauce) is absolutely fantastic. We were just walking past one day and saw they have 松鼠桂鱼on their menu, so we decided to give it a try. It was the BEST we’ve had in the United States. It is my bf’s favorite Chinese dish since childhood. They do a great job. The flavor is just the right amount of sweet and sour. The fish is fried very well - not too much dough, a lot of fish meat, and most impressive of all - ALL BONES ARE REMOVED! We’ve been regular customer of theirs since then. All their other dishes are all super authentic and the price is much more reasonable than a lot of Chinese restaurants...

Went back to "Little Chengdu," which used to be "Little Sichuan" in San Mateo. Happy they're open again after the pandemic. The new place is smaller but feels cozy. Had a nice surprise when my partner debated a third dish; I remembered their big portions, so I said no. The Cold Noodle was still big enough for both of us!

My favorite, the Sichuan Spicy Cold Noodle, was as good as always. Big portion, tasty sauce—satisfying.

Tried Tea Smoked Duck for the first time, and it was better than expected. Tastes like smoked turkey with a hint of tea. Smelled a bit smoky, but the flavor was excellent, not too bitter. Just a heads up, parking around the area might be a...

Flew into SFO early on Sunday morning and was hangry! So decided to checkout Little Chengdu at the next exit.

Parking was tricky but we got lucky. Otherwise you’ll have to go around the block to keep looking for someone pulling out if you go at rush hours especially on weekends.

Very unique dishes you won’t find at other Chinese places. The best are their signature fish in hot tray items! We got one and it was amazing. Added an egg yoke friend shrimp, and a sautéed vege dish. Both also very good.

Took home the many leftovers and finished those off the next day. Can’t wait to go back when I’m in...