I've been to this restaurant many times, and overall, the quality of the food is quite consistent.
The Spicy Peanuts and Sichuan Pickles are delightful starters.
The multi-flavored Peanuts (complimentary) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The peanuts have a complex mix of flavors—those who like it will really enjoy it, while others may find it a bit overwhelming. However, the peanuts themselves are always crisp and fresh.
Sichuan Pickles (complimentary) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
They don’t taste exactly like traditional Sichuan pickles, leaning a bit on the sweeter side. But they are still very crunchy and refreshing.
Boiled Sea Bass ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
We often order the Boiled Sea Bass in Spicy Sauce. The spice level is just right, and the fish is tender and flavorful. I recommend spending a bit extra to get the sea bass instead of tilapia; it's well worth it, as the sea bass is much tastier.
Fragrant Thousand Page Tofu ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌟
It is served over a small hot stove, keeping it warm and adding to the satisfaction of the dish, especially in the winter. The Spicy Sliced Conch is a must-order for me because I love the crisp texture of the conch slices. The spicy and numbing flavor is spot-on. They also offer a mustard-flavored version, which is quite good as well.
Pork Tongue with Teatree Mushroom ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
It is another favorite. The pork tongue is tender, and the unique aroma of the teatree mushrooms makes this dish outstanding.
Beef with Black Fungus ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
It is both delicious and budget-friendly. The beef is tender, and there’s a generous amount of black fungus, making it a satisfying choice.
Garlic Water Spinach ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
It is decent—not particularly exciting, but it doesn’t disappoint either.
The restaurant’s ambiance is average, with a slightly worn feel. However, they do have a private room that can seat 10-12 people, offering good privacy.
For parking, you'll need to use the nearby garage. The first two hours are free, and after that, it’s...
Read moreVery good place to eat authentic Sichuan food. We had heard good things about the frog pots and decided to try it. At first I was skeptical it could be worth the $50 price, but I found the taste to be excellent and the portion size was huge. We had so much leftover and have more than enough to reuse the sauce for something else, maybe a few times even. It was expensive but actually I thought it was worth the price. Keep in mind there's a lot of tiny bones so I would only recommend if you are okay with that.
I was intimidated by the spice level of the Chongqing Spicy Chicken and decided to order it with milder spice. It was still very good, although now I wish I had just gone for the full spice level. I have had this dish in the past at other places where it was difficult to find the chicken pieces through the overwhelming sea of chilies. Happy to say this wasn't the case there, very good portion of chicken and great flavor.
The other dishes we got were quite good as well (beef and beef tripe with chili sauce and griddle okra) but they did not stand out as much as the other two.
Finally, there were 2 servers there. The guy who greeted us when we came in had a bad attitude. Perhaps he was having a bad day or just hates his job. The lady, I think her name is Naomi, however, had a great attitude. Very friendly, helpful and attentive. She helped us control the heat level of the frog pot and answered any questions we had about the menu in a friendly manner. Even gave us a free hello kitty keychain. We will definitely come back in the...
Read moreThe food itself was tasty but I hate when restaurants try to get one over on the customers.
We ordered the chonquing chicken (crispy numbing chicken). The chicken was cut into tiny microscopic pieces (as pictured), and hidden in a sea of peppers to appear like a bigger portion.
Now, I’ve eaten this dish in many different restaurants across the states. And yes, the chicken is typically served with tons of peppers. However, the chicken isn’t cut this small. One portion should fill you.
Here, we had to dig around to find a tiny crumb of a “chicken.” There we’re about “20” pieces of these chicken crumbs. 😒 Seriously stop manipulating customers. This isn’t inflation - it’s...
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