Szechuan Restaurants near Temple City, CA

“Favorite Sichuan restaurant in California! Definitely the most authentic Sichuan food I’ve ever had in the states (yes I’m from Sichuan so take my word for it lol)
We live in the Bay Area, but whenever we’re visiting LA, we go to this place because of the great taste.
We ordered rabbit, beef and beef. The portions were HUGE. Every dish was flavorful, and it’s amazing that they picked seasonal vegetables to complement the flavor of the meat in each dish. And the spiciness is really close to what I had back at home in Sichuan. The chengdu fried rice(this should be the name if I remember it correctly) is also very good, not oily at all.
The restaurant owner is also very nice and she told us the rabbit meat is fresh from the butcher shop everyday, which sets this restaurant apart from others. (Well, this is the only restaurants in the states that I have ever been to that serves rabbit on the menu, so I really appreciate that)
100% recommend this place.“

“The best spicy Chinese Food in OC/LA area hands down! They have been Michelin recommended for a reason. Their food has lots of depth of umami flavors with a good amount of spice with a refined touch. Their none spicy broths are especially good too. My faves are their dry pots, toothpick lambs, Qiao Jiao Beef. We also like their spicy ribs and boiled fish in chilli sauce, and Mao cai. Service is great too!“

“This is pretty good, affordable place if you love spicy food like we do. While it's not my favorite Sichuan place, the noodle dishes hit the right notes.

Update: get the boiled fish with tofu and wood ear mushrooms. They’re very good.“

“Definitely a hidden gem of a restaurant. I found this place months ago by accident while looking for lunch in the area. I love this place. I dragged a couple of my coworkers there and now it’s become a little routine for us. The food is so worth it. We can’t work the area without eating here for lunch.“

“Solid catering experience and honestly a pretty Instagram-worthy spot for photos. The setup looked tidy, simple, nice light, and the serving table had this clean layout that made my plate look good on camera, lol. Staff moved things along, kept refilling trays, low-key but on it, which I liked.“

“This spot is an absolute haven for chili lovers. Every dish comes out glistening, intensely fragrant, and packed with that intoxicating, smoky wok hei. The spice here is authentic, layered, and deliciously persistent—not just gimmick heat, but deep, savory Hunan craftsmanship. Order family-style, bring a crowd, and don't skimp on the rice! Easily one of the top spots in town for serious Chinese regional cuisine.“

“Food is delicious! If you like spicy can try it. If not, you can order one for non-spicy. Many different choices!“

“I’m dinning in with a group of friends and we are making a lot of special requests but the host is very patient and is taking very good care of us. We finish all the food and order more to go. The spicy bowl is amazing! And we finished the spicy bowl and order another one to go!!! Loving this place and would come back again!“

“The Sour Cabbage Fish features a distinctive flavor profile, characterized by a delightful acidity and subtle notes of chrysanthemum. However, the accompanying dried tofu was exceptionally tough. Overall, the execution of the dishes was merely average. The Braised Tofu Pot lacked the savory depth typically provided by cured pork or mushrooms. The pairing of brown sugar mochi with ice cream was a brilliant creative concept; however, the mochi itself was poorly prepared—having been deep-fried, it was overly greasy and had become saturated with oil.“

“This place serves Sichuan style Chinese cuisine. Highly recommended. They operate more on food to go but has a small space for 14 diners. Paying in cash expedites service by a lot.

I ordered their Kung Pao Chicken and Fish in Black Bean Sauce. It was served fresh and hot, with steamed rice. Kung Pao Chicken was meaty and really has a good balance of flavors and spiciness. The Fish in Black Bean Sauce was soft, flaky, saucy and not too salty to taste.

Food was served at almost in an instant, around 5 mins from ordering. The serving is very generous, good for 2-3 people for 1 order (see photo), depending on your appetite. For the food price ranged around $10+, it is a steal. Customer service is nice and the lady is very quick on her feet.

Plenty of parking outside. No restrooms though. Come here with an empty stomach and bladder.

I would return here next time to try their Hot Pot, Spicy Chicken Nuggets and Mapo Tofu. 🌶🍛“

“This restaurant has all the qualities of an exquisite Szechuan cuisine. The typically fragrance of the famous dishes will inspire you surrounded by the authentic Chengdu ambiance is a highly recommendation.“

“One of the BEST eating experiences I've ever had.
Not only had I never been here before,
But I had never tried Szechuan food.

I'm not local to this area, but my friends one day were raving about this place. We drove over 40 minutes to go here,
And honestly I didn't expect too much,
Just wanted to hang with the boys,
But once I took my first bite-
Wwwaaaaoooooowww. I was SO surprised at how unique and delicious this flavor was.

We ordered a lamb plate, where they served it with toothpicks, I'm uncertain of the name of the dish,
But my goodness. It was one of the best things I've eaten. I love spice, and this was spice in such a unique way that I had never had before. My lips were numb, not in an uncomfortable way, but in a truly exciting way as far as a food experience is.

We also got other plates,
But to me the clear stand out was the lamb dish with the toothpicks.

If this place was any closer,
I'd be paying rent there, eating there like 3 times a week 😂

The staff is friendly and extremely accommodating, attentive, and helpful.

Our dishes came with this lovely tea, and perfectly steamed rice.

It was such a satisfying experience all around that I had to write this review to support their business.

Now, I don't think I'll be able to eat Szechuan food anywhere else and honestly- I am not upset about that.

If you haven't tried this hidden gem,
It's with the trip out to experience it.

Parking is... Horrible honestly, the restaurant faces a busy street,
But even still,
It's absolutely worth going here.

Bring anyone who's like me and hasn't tried Szechuan before,
And they'll be just as happy with their experience as I was.

Look forward to coming back here in the future.“

“The food was amazing. Everything we had was good. They are a great place to visit late at night because of their late hours. The atmosphere was very upbeat and joyful. Service was very fast and on top of everything. 2 for 1 adult sodas were an unexpected plus also. Will definitely be visiting again next time I'm in town.“

“Very good food. Clean and fast service.“

“Try The Indo Fried Rice… You will love it😀“

“I googled "best Chinese in LA" and then this popped up as the #1 place. So we drove - and had a very good meal. However, if you expect the classic Chinese dishes, you will be disappointed. This is Shezuan, "a different animal". So no rice, no sweet-and-sour-this-and-that. So be prepared for very spicy Szechuan food. Noodles. No rice. Try the dumplings, they were delicious. We ordered mild (1 out of 5 spice degrees) and we were burning inside (we had two separate orders of dumplings - but spice grade 1. There is no consistency, so be careful). So if spicy is what you are "in" for, you'll love it. The ambiance is sort of authentic ;-) - the sign on how to use the toilet (outside the restaurant in the alley) says more than words. But then, it was $100 all-in for the four of us only. My advice: I could barely understand the service language. Better check the menu before you go. As we were first-timers, I wanted to share three starters and three mains among the four of us and leave it up to the waitress to make us explore - she did not understand. I asked if they served beer. The answer was "noodles or dumplings". :-)“

“me gustó la sopa y los apps“

“The front desk experience has been consistently frustrating.
The young lady there appears inattentive and unsure of the process. Even after joining the Yelp waitlist ahead of time, we're left standing without explanation for 5-10 minutes each visit until another staff member takes over and seats us.
The lack of coordination at the entrance gives the impression that no one is actually managing the line properly.
Fortunately, the rest of the staff are warm and professional, and the hot pot options are solid.“

“Food was delicious, and service was great and friendly. Ordered scallion pancake, short ribs and soup dumplings it was plenty of food.“

“As a Chinese customer, I was honestly so happy to find such an authentic Sichuan restaurant here in Los Angeles. I didn’t expect the food to taste this real and traditional outside of China, but everything we ordered was delicious and full of flavor. The dishes were spicy, fragrant, and very well balanced — even better than many Sichuan restaurants I’ve tried in China.

The ingredients tasted fresh, the cooking was excellent, and every dish made me feel like I was back home. The owner was also very friendly and spoke great English, which made the whole dining experience even more comfortable and welcoming.

If you love authentic Chinese food, especially Sichuan cuisine, I highly recommend this place. It is definitely one of the best Sichuan restaurants I’ve tried in Los Angeles, and I would love to come back again.“

“Absolutely delicious! The Sichuan dishes were authentic, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Every dish was fresh, and the portions were generous. The service was outstanding—everyone was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome throughout the meal. The restaurant was clean, the food came out quickly, and the overall experience was excellent. If you're looking for authentic Sichuan food with great service, this is definitely the place to go. Highly recommended!“