Sichuan Fusion — Restaurant in Richmond

Came here many years ago to have lunch on a whim but totally forgot about it until today when I wanted to try a different Chinese restaurant. I decided to order some food from Sichuan Fusion since I haven't gone back there in years but I've anyways passed by it when I'm over at the mall for other things.

We were feeling lazy and it was raining like crazy outside and didn't feel like going out so we odered for delivery. We ordered chicken fried rice, vegetarian hot sour soup, spicy Tan Tan mien noodles, and what looked like a combination stir fried hand made noodle dish that we got by mistake which was supposed to be the Beef Chow Fun.

The chicken fried rice was pretty good. It was light in oil, seasoned well, and had a decent light wok flavor. The vegetarian hot sour soup was nice and hot when we got it and it was full of ingredients that I couldn't even name. The soup stock was flavorful but a bit heavy on the vinegar. I still enjoyed it alot. The Tan Tan noodle was a bit heavy in oil but that was expected since part of the sauce included hot chili oil. The sesame sauce was very good in flavor but seemed to be missing something. I can only say that after eating the same type of noodle at Shang Dong restaurant in Oakland I haven't found any other place that can compare. The mistake dish that we got which I think is a stir fried combination hand made noodle had really nice fresh made noodles that were cooked just right and had a nice chewey consistency. The dish also had large pieces of lightly battered chicken, shrimp and beef. I really enjoyed this mistake. Hahaha. What was that song that had the lyric about being my favorite mistake? 😍

Overall, I really liked the food and next time I'm at the Pacific East Mall I'll stop by and try out some other dishes from Sichuan Fusion.

Update March 9, 2024. Came here to celebrate an occasion and decided to try out the Sichuan Fusion restaurant since our previous experience was good with the delivered food. Unfortunately, this time, our sit-down dining experience was very disappointing. We ordered the combination fried rice, beef Cheung Fun, deep fried fish, sizzling beef and mushroom, and tender tofu and egg stew. The fried rice was extremely salty to the point that we had them take it back to get a new one but they came back out with the same dish but just added some extra rice in it. This didn't help at all since the old fried rice was overly saturated with salt and the chicken and other meats were salty as the sea. The extra rice they added only dampened the saltiness by just a tiny bit. The rest of the food was mediocre at best with little flavor. The only thing that was good was the tofu egg stew and the fried fish. We were so disappointed with the food that we didn't even eat half of it and just took it home so I could touch it up for dinner the next day. Not sure what happened between the time we ordered for delivery to the time we came here to eat but can't help but think that it was such a letdown. Maybe they changed cooks or the other one was off.. who knows, but...

I recently had the pleasure of dining at this Sichuan restaurant, and it was an absolute flavor explosion! If you like bold, spicy, and mouthwatering dishes, this place is a must-visit. All the dishes we ordered were prepared amazing and had amazing flavor. All dishes took us back to traditional chinese cuisine and it was a sense of comfort. However, what really stood out to us was the freshness of the ingredients. You can taste the quality in every bite, from the vegetables in the stir-fries to the tender meat in the dishes. The service was great and the staff was knowledgeable about the menu. They were willing to provide recommendations based on your spice tolerance. The moment I walked in, the ambiance was great. It was filled with traditional Chinese decor and a warm, inviting atmosphere. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, making us feel right at home. The staff understands great hospitality and they greet customers with smiles and take the time to address your needs. They go above and beyond to ensure you have a fantastic experience. I can't wait to return and try more of...

Super fun lunch with a friend who introduced me to this restaurant in the Ranch 99 complex.

We shared the salt and pepper tofu, Sichuan style twice cooked pork bacon, spicy garlic eggplant, crispy noodle chicken and pan fried chive turnover.

Everything was super fresh and steaming hot. The tofu fried to perfection and soft & silky inside.

We agreed to try item we had never had before and the twice cooked pork bacon and crispy noodle chicken were two of those items. The pork was very flavorful with the perfect heat level, and the crispy noodles under the layer of delicious chicken, mushrooms and fresh Vegis lent the perfect texture. The chive turnover was a fun dish.

Our server, and everyone at the was friendly and helpful. I will definitely be back.

Two things to know, parking can be a challenge as it is a busy area (there are multiple restaurants and shops in the complex, plus Ranch 99) and if you pay in cash, you get a free...