Pre-made dishes + getting more expensive and smaller in quantity
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
XIAOLE HE
A famous Sichuan restaurant with great taste. It’s just that the ingredients of Maoxuewang include too much fat intestines, too much rapeseed, and a little less duck blood, tofu, bean sprouts, and louver. Hope it can be optimized
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Valerie Deutsch
The food is absolutely delicious. We tried 6 different dishes and they were all great! The service is very helpful and friendly. The restaurant itself is modern and clean. If you haven't yet, you should give this restaurant a try so you can taste what the hype is about in the other reviews :)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Seth
Not bad, authentic Szechuan cuisine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 金汤肥牛 Sliced Fatty Beef with Pickled Soup, 水煮牛肉 Boiled Beef in Spicy Szechuan Sauce
Don Friedrich Congjuico
The food was moderately spiced for me. I don't eat too much szechuan food but this place really balanced the flavor for me. It's the kind of food you just keep on eating because the heat makes the flavor so delicious.They walk around often to refill your water which is much needed for a spicy place when you're eating.The people working were nice and I think even the cook serves up your food for you. That just adds a family place vibe to the place that I like.All in all this place was delicious and the flavors were authentic. The people working there were nice and the service they give reflects that. I went here for the first time with my mom and she also really liked her meal.We both had the lemon shrimp, the shrimp fried rice, the chef special dry chicken and some golden sesame balls. Highly recommend the dry chicken! Would love to try the chef special combo next time!Thanks for the food! ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Ashley yang
It’s a really hot-pot family! ! Treasure Canteen, the price is also good! Will come often ~
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 香辣仔鸡 Chef's Special Dry Chili Chicken
Jane W.
I came here for lunch with my parents and had a great experience. We (ambitiously) ordered 4 entrees and a dessert for 3 people (spoiler alert: we didn't finish), but it was nice to try a variety of dishes. We ordered the Chef's Special Dry Chili Chicken, Pan Fried Egg with Tomato Soup, Fish in Sour Pickled Broth, Peapod Leaves, and the Golden Sesame Balls. Everything was great - freshly cooked, made with quality ingredients, and very flavorful without being overly salty or greasy. My favorite was probably the Chef's Special Dry Chili Chicken. Service was friendly and efficient. They don't have many waitstaff, but you save a lot of time by ordering and paying independently using a QR code system. Ambiance is simple but clean. Recommend a visit!
Yunhe R.
Best Chinese food I've had in a long time. Food arrived so quickly and was super fresh and delicious! Our party of 8 had a great time thanks to the friendly and attentive service and great food. We'll be back!
Raven O.
One of the most authentic Szechuan cuisine in the wider OC area. Friendly people. Inside was not big but clean.
J C
Fav restaurant in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 金汤肥牛 Sliced Fatty Beef with Pickled Soup
I came here by chance with my friends~ It was a surprise to be able to eat such authentic Sichuan food in Irvine~ The price is moderate~ The four of us ate more than 100~ We also packed the remaining two dishes~ The service was very warm~ The food was served Soon ~ I will come again next time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 金汤酸菜鱼 fish in sour pickled broth
Jake Pae
Kuan Zhai Alley’s dry chili chicken satisfies your late night sichuan cravings. Plenty of authentic chinese dishes to choose from and a great place to take your family and friends. Lemon tea is definitely a must.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 香辣仔鸡 Chef's Special Dry Chili Chicken
Joseph Liao
The food is delicious. Highly recommend the tamagoyaki tofu and garlic cabbage.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 香辣仔鸡 Chef's Special Dry Chili Chicken
Wayne H.
Wow, this is the best Sichuan food we've had outside the Sichuan province - no joke! After looking at the menu of several "Sichuan" restaurants and finding things like honey walnut prawns, I finally came across KZA and they had none of that food that caters to people that have no idea what Sichuan food is, and that's a plus in my book when I'm looking for something authentic. Tried a few dishes (ordered through Uber Eats - do not recommend btw, see note below) and all were bangers: 1. 夫妻肺片 - without a doubt, one of the best I've ever had. Cold, thinly sliced beef and pieces of tripe in a delicious sauce that was only a little spicy, a bit sweet, and a bit numbing. Perfectly balanced and an awesome way to kick off the meal. 2. 香辣仔鸡 - not exactly the same as 重庆辣子鸡, but equally delicious and they nailed it. The biggest difference here is the addition of cumin whereas the Chongqing variant would not have it, but it worked well and was delicious, though you may not enjoy it if you're not into cumin! The chicken pieces are well fried and boneless - pros and cons to it. A big pro is you get tons of super crispy, small bits of chicken but the con is that the chicken meat is a little dry vs. the one cooked with bones. 3. 担担面 - really delicious sauce, plenty of meat, and plenty of preserved veggies. The major downside to their version are the very thin noodles, which, unless eaten fresh, are going to turn extremely soggy while sitting in an enclosed container making an hour+ Uber Eats journey. Do not order this for delivery. 4. 水煮牛肉 - nice fermented bean/chili taste and very ma la. The slices of beef had a great texture - still a little chew but not at all overly tough. There were bean sprouts and baby bak choy as well. The quintessential saucy dish to have with steamed rice. They also have a version with fish as well. Overall, the food is authentic and outstanding. Regarding online deliveries, the packing and following order notes could use improvement. The 水煮牛肉 ended up leaking all over the inside of the bag and for the amount of food (for 4 people), we asked that they include chopsticks, forks, and napkins for 4 people. What they actually included were 4 pairs of chopsticks and 2, thin, paper napkins... lol. In addition to noodles going soggy due to their thinless, the chicken wasn't as crispy as it could've been had they cut vent holes into its container, as is commonly done with fried food items. I'd 100% recommend eating the food sit-down as opposed to delivery. Uber Eats prices are $2 more per item than listed on their Toast menu.
Kevin J.
The food is authentic Sichuan style. The amount is big! It's a bit pricy but worth the flavor and amount. Owners are friendly. Hard to find authentic Sichuan food in Irvine.
Pre-made dishes + getting more expensive and smaller in quantity
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
A famous Sichuan restaurant with great taste. It’s just that the ingredients of Maoxuewang include too much fat intestines, too much rapeseed, and a little less duck blood, tofu, bean sprouts, and louver. Hope it can be optimized
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
The food is absolutely delicious. We tried 6 different dishes and they were all great! The service is very helpful and friendly. The restaurant itself is modern and clean. If you haven't yet, you should give this restaurant a try so you can taste what the hype is about in the other reviews :)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not bad, authentic Szechuan cuisine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 金汤肥牛 Sliced Fatty Beef with Pickled Soup, 水煮牛肉 Boiled Beef in Spicy Szechuan Sauce
The food was moderately spiced for me. I don't eat too much szechuan food but this place really balanced the flavor for me. It's the kind of food you just keep on eating because the heat makes the flavor so delicious.They walk around often to refill your water which is much needed for a spicy place when you're eating.The people working were nice and I think even the cook serves up your food for you. That just adds a family place vibe to the place that I like.All in all this place was delicious and the flavors were authentic. The people working there were nice and the service they give reflects that. I went here for the first time with my mom and she also really liked her meal.We both had the lemon shrimp, the shrimp fried rice, the chef special dry chicken and some golden sesame balls. Highly recommend the dry chicken! Would love to try the chef special combo next time!Thanks for the food! ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
It’s a really hot-pot family! ! Treasure Canteen, the price is also good! Will come often ~
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 香辣仔鸡 Chef's Special Dry Chili Chicken
I came here for lunch with my parents and had a great experience. We (ambitiously) ordered 4 entrees and a dessert for 3 people (spoiler alert: we didn't finish), but it was nice to try a variety of dishes. We ordered the Chef's Special Dry Chili Chicken, Pan Fried Egg with Tomato Soup, Fish in Sour Pickled Broth, Peapod Leaves, and the Golden Sesame Balls. Everything was great - freshly cooked, made with quality ingredients, and very flavorful without being overly salty or greasy. My favorite was probably the Chef's Special Dry Chili Chicken. Service was friendly and efficient. They don't have many waitstaff, but you save a lot of time by ordering and paying independently using a QR code system. Ambiance is simple but clean. Recommend a visit!
Best Chinese food I've had in a long time. Food arrived so quickly and was super fresh and delicious! Our party of 8 had a great time thanks to the friendly and attentive service and great food. We'll be back!
One of the most authentic Szechuan cuisine in the wider OC area. Friendly people. Inside was not big but clean.
Fav restaurant in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 金汤肥牛 Sliced Fatty Beef with Pickled Soup
Restaurantji Recommends
I came here by chance with my friends~ It was a surprise to be able to eat such authentic Sichuan food in Irvine~ The price is moderate~ The four of us ate more than 100~ We also packed the remaining two dishes~ The service was very warm~ The food was served Soon ~ I will come again next time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 金汤酸菜鱼 fish in sour pickled broth
Kuan Zhai Alley’s dry chili chicken satisfies your late night sichuan cravings. Plenty of authentic chinese dishes to choose from and a great place to take your family and friends. Lemon tea is definitely a must.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 香辣仔鸡 Chef's Special Dry Chili Chicken
The food is delicious. Highly recommend the tamagoyaki tofu and garlic cabbage.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 香辣仔鸡 Chef's Special Dry Chili Chicken
Wow, this is the best Sichuan food we've had outside the Sichuan province - no joke! After looking at the menu of several "Sichuan" restaurants and finding things like honey walnut prawns, I finally came across KZA and they had none of that food that caters to people that have no idea what Sichuan food is, and that's a plus in my book when I'm looking for something authentic. Tried a few dishes (ordered through Uber Eats - do not recommend btw, see note below) and all were bangers: 1. 夫妻肺片 - without a doubt, one of the best I've ever had. Cold, thinly sliced beef and pieces of tripe in a delicious sauce that was only a little spicy, a bit sweet, and a bit numbing. Perfectly balanced and an awesome way to kick off the meal. 2. 香辣仔鸡 - not exactly the same as 重庆辣子鸡, but equally delicious and they nailed it. The biggest difference here is the addition of cumin whereas the Chongqing variant would not have it, but it worked well and was delicious, though you may not enjoy it if you're not into cumin! The chicken pieces are well fried and boneless - pros and cons to it. A big pro is you get tons of super crispy, small bits of chicken but the con is that the chicken meat is a little dry vs. the one cooked with bones. 3. 担担面 - really delicious sauce, plenty of meat, and plenty of preserved veggies. The major downside to their version are the very thin noodles, which, unless eaten fresh, are going to turn extremely soggy while sitting in an enclosed container making an hour+ Uber Eats journey. Do not order this for delivery. 4. 水煮牛肉 - nice fermented bean/chili taste and very ma la. The slices of beef had a great texture - still a little chew but not at all overly tough. There were bean sprouts and baby bak choy as well. The quintessential saucy dish to have with steamed rice. They also have a version with fish as well. Overall, the food is authentic and outstanding. Regarding online deliveries, the packing and following order notes could use improvement. The 水煮牛肉 ended up leaking all over the inside of the bag and for the amount of food (for 4 people), we asked that they include chopsticks, forks, and napkins for 4 people. What they actually included were 4 pairs of chopsticks and 2, thin, paper napkins... lol. In addition to noodles going soggy due to their thinless, the chicken wasn't as crispy as it could've been had they cut vent holes into its container, as is commonly done with fried food items. I'd 100% recommend eating the food sit-down as opposed to delivery. Uber Eats prices are $2 more per item than listed on their Toast menu.
The food is authentic Sichuan style. The amount is big! It's a bit pricy but worth the flavor and amount. Owners are friendly. Hard to find authentic Sichuan food in Irvine.