Went here multiple times before Covid and never went back because several times my party felt the service was dismissive and disrespectful. So maybe that colors part of my review. My family had takeout and on the food alone, I'd definitely recommend. I've had some bad luck with Chinese restaurants lately, had a lot of dishes that were just heavy in grease. Not an issue at Red Pepper. The crab rangoon were some of the best I've had in a while as was the lo main and boneless ribs. The Mongolian chicken was very spicy in a good way. But I'd avoid the salt and pepper calamari. The issue wasn't that it was a fried food takeout issue, it just didn't have much flavor which was a disappointment. Can't comment on the service this time around but the place did still seem to be quiet and homey.
Hester Ledford
Food was good!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
yoyo
The food was like, meh, nothing to write home about. And don't even get me started on the service. There was this one waitress, a bit on the chubby side, who we asked for the bill, and she just gave us this side-eye and then ghosted us. We had to wave down another server to sort us out. Not cool, guys. Not cool at all. Overall, pretty bummed out about the whole experience. Won't be back anytime.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Manhthuong P.
Good place for a quick bite. Roomy if you have kids and in need for a large party celebration. Service is quick and friendly. Sichuan food so you need to be able to handle your spices.
Vatsal Prakash
Best authentic Sichuan
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zhihan Li
very very delicious！will come next time！
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gastro Sophe
Authentic and family restaurant . I had the fried "tripes" that they called bluntly "intestine*. ??Not sure that's appealing to the "average" joe. Me being an old french .. I live it. I had that dish at "carnet de nord" in Paris ... Almost as good as this one. ???
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Kip V.
I am giving three stars because the food was palatable, even if not appetizing. The scallion pancake appetizer was fine and much like what I've had elsewhere. The vegetable mooshi was adequate. The ginger and scallion fish was at least a generous portion of white fish, but quite bland, at least for my tastes, as the garnish of green onion was not enough for flavor, and I couldn't taste ginger at all. The pot of tea was somewhere between lukewarm and warm. The ambience was rather uninviting. Service was fast but without a smile; we felt tolerated but not welcomed.
Jennifer P.
The food here was great, more authentic than some of the other places around. The dove in the Hunan chicken was perfect. We walked in and was seated right away along with a pot of tea, the food was on the table in about 5 minutes after we ordered.
Ali Naqwe
Today was my first time trying this place and it is by far the best Chinese food I've ever had, hands down. Nothing compares!
Never found a Sichuan cuisine better than this in MA. Outstanding native Sichuan food, with reasonable price, highly recommended!It can be said to be the best Sichuan restaurant in Massachusetts. It tastes good and is reasonably priced. It’s great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
riggenmordy
Only leaving two because the girl in the front was very nice.Worst crab rangoons I’ve ever had. They were empty and way too sweet. Not sure about the rest of their food but I’m not very picky and I couldn’t even finish them. Really disappointed.
Food: 1
Service: 5
Brian C.
Went here for my son's 29th birthday. He wanted to try it. First thing to note: No alcohol. Nada. Zip. Menu was extensive- lots of items I've never seen anywhere else, and some organ dishes (kidney- heart- intestine) that seemed pretty authentic! Service was ok- if a tad slow. The place was empty (it was 4pm on a Thursday) and it took a LONG time for our food to arrive. Food was tasty, but not "amazing". If you're up for authentic cuisine or you're an adventurous diner with no thirst for alcohol - this may be the place for you! I don't think I'll be back anytime soon though.
Ben Ho
Let's admit it, finding any AUTHENTIC Chinese restaurants in and around Worcester is really hard. However, this is the closest you will get to eating some REAL authentic Chinese food around here.I have eaten here multiple times and each time it hasn't disappointed. The staff is always helpful, nice, and the food always comes out hot and fast.My go-to dishes are: Chicken corn soup, Yang Chow fried rice, Beef chow fan, Moo Shi, Singapore noodles, and any of the spicy dishes (which is a lot!).It is a pretty bare minimal restaurant with no real décor (which is fine with me), so some might find it pretty simple. Parking can also be a little bit of a pain, since it is off a weird triangle wedge corner. However, once you get inside, there is ample parking.Personally, if you can swing it, I would just do take out since their service is FAST. Also, if you use cash, they take a couple of bucks off - score!Highly recommend eating at Red Pepper!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
MD Q
I got their food all the time in Worcester when i lived thereStill make a point to eat here when im in town … it’s good!
Went here multiple times before Covid and never went back because several times my party felt the service was dismissive and disrespectful. So maybe that colors part of my review. My family had takeout and on the food alone, I'd definitely recommend. I've had some bad luck with Chinese restaurants lately, had a lot of dishes that were just heavy in grease. Not an issue at Red Pepper. The crab rangoon were some of the best I've had in a while as was the lo main and boneless ribs. The Mongolian chicken was very spicy in a good way. But I'd avoid the salt and pepper calamari. The issue wasn't that it was a fried food takeout issue, it just didn't have much flavor which was a disappointment. Can't comment on the service this time around but the place did still seem to be quiet and homey.
Food was good!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was like, meh, nothing to write home about. And don't even get me started on the service. There was this one waitress, a bit on the chubby side, who we asked for the bill, and she just gave us this side-eye and then ghosted us. We had to wave down another server to sort us out. Not cool, guys. Not cool at all. Overall, pretty bummed out about the whole experience. Won't be back anytime.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Good place for a quick bite. Roomy if you have kids and in need for a large party celebration. Service is quick and friendly. Sichuan food so you need to be able to handle your spices.
Best authentic Sichuan
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
very very delicious！will come next time！
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Authentic and family restaurant . I had the fried "tripes" that they called bluntly "intestine*. ??Not sure that's appealing to the "average" joe. Me being an old french .. I live it. I had that dish at "carnet de nord" in Paris ... Almost as good as this one. ???
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
I am giving three stars because the food was palatable, even if not appetizing. The scallion pancake appetizer was fine and much like what I've had elsewhere. The vegetable mooshi was adequate. The ginger and scallion fish was at least a generous portion of white fish, but quite bland, at least for my tastes, as the garnish of green onion was not enough for flavor, and I couldn't taste ginger at all. The pot of tea was somewhere between lukewarm and warm. The ambience was rather uninviting. Service was fast but without a smile; we felt tolerated but not welcomed.
The food here was great, more authentic than some of the other places around. The dove in the Hunan chicken was perfect. We walked in and was seated right away along with a pot of tea, the food was on the table in about 5 minutes after we ordered.
Today was my first time trying this place and it is by far the best Chinese food I've ever had, hands down. Nothing compares!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Rangoon
Restaurantji Recommends
Never found a Sichuan cuisine better than this in MA. Outstanding native Sichuan food, with reasonable price, highly recommended!It can be said to be the best Sichuan restaurant in Massachusetts. It tastes good and is reasonably priced. It’s great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Only leaving two because the girl in the front was very nice.Worst crab rangoons I’ve ever had. They were empty and way too sweet. Not sure about the rest of their food but I’m not very picky and I couldn’t even finish them. Really disappointed.
Food: 1
Service: 5
Went here for my son's 29th birthday. He wanted to try it. First thing to note: No alcohol. Nada. Zip. Menu was extensive- lots of items I've never seen anywhere else, and some organ dishes (kidney- heart- intestine) that seemed pretty authentic! Service was ok- if a tad slow. The place was empty (it was 4pm on a Thursday) and it took a LONG time for our food to arrive. Food was tasty, but not "amazing". If you're up for authentic cuisine or you're an adventurous diner with no thirst for alcohol - this may be the place for you! I don't think I'll be back anytime soon though.
Let's admit it, finding any AUTHENTIC Chinese restaurants in and around Worcester is really hard. However, this is the closest you will get to eating some REAL authentic Chinese food around here.I have eaten here multiple times and each time it hasn't disappointed. The staff is always helpful, nice, and the food always comes out hot and fast.My go-to dishes are: Chicken corn soup, Yang Chow fried rice, Beef chow fan, Moo Shi, Singapore noodles, and any of the spicy dishes (which is a lot!).It is a pretty bare minimal restaurant with no real décor (which is fine with me), so some might find it pretty simple. Parking can also be a little bit of a pain, since it is off a weird triangle wedge corner. However, once you get inside, there is ample parking.Personally, if you can swing it, I would just do take out since their service is FAST. Also, if you use cash, they take a couple of bucks off - score!Highly recommend eating at Red Pepper!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I got their food all the time in Worcester when i lived thereStill make a point to eat here when im in town … it’s good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish