Szechuan Restaurants in San Diego, CA

“We actually came here by accident. We were originally planning to eat at the H Mart food court, but the lines were crazy because of the holiday, so we tried a few other places and ended up here since it wasn’t too crowded.

Honestly, it turned out to be a very pleasant surprise. At first, I wasn’t expecting too much because the rating was around 4.3, but the portion sizes completely shocked us. I’m not exaggerating — I don’t think I’ve seen portions this generous anywhere in California, whether in San Diego, Silicon Valley, or Los Angeles.

The shredded pork with garlic sauce was basically full of meat, and the flavor was really good. The fish fillets with black bean sauce also came with huge pieces of fish. The dry pot pork intestines were especially impressive in many places, dishes like this have a layer of vegetables at the bottom and just a few pieces of meat on top, but here we ate half of it and there was still a lot of pork intestine left. The flavor was also very authentic.

The sweet rice wine soup with mini rice balls was a large portion too, and even the noodles were huge. We ordered several dishes and couldn’t finish everything; honestly, the leftovers could easily last another two or three meals.

The prices are very reasonable considering the portion sizes. The food may not be the most “mind-blowing” Szechuan food ever, but for the price, portion, and overall value, this place is absolutely one of the strongest I’ve found in San Diego.“

“The food was good, scratched the Szechuan itch, and the staff were incredibly kind. After a mix up with a phone order they replaced the dish for the difference in price between the two items and when I didn’t have cash to pay it the owner insisted I just take the food and kindly swept me out the door. They certainly have my business in the future“

“Staying in the area for the weekend, so we tried this place and it was so good! We got sweet and sour chicken, spicy garlic beef, house fried rice and dumplings. Everything was very good, and big family style portions. Our server was very nice and friendly, I would definitely come back here.“

“Spicy House is always on my must-visit list whenever I’m in San Diego, and it never disappoints! My favorites have always been their signature Hunan-style dishes mainly Mapo Tofu and Steamed Fish garnished with spicy sauce are absolutely outstanding. Every dish we ordered was incredibly flavorful and fresh. The spice levels were spot on for our taste buds—bold and authentic without being overwhelming. The consistency in taste and quality keeps me coming back every time I visit San Diego. Highly recommend Spicy House to anyone looking for delicious and authentic Chinese cuisine especially with the Hunan touch!“