“We decided to stop by Chuan Cafe after a long day of travel, and I have never been happier to drive half an hour out of my way for dinner.
After deciding to focus on the dim sum (small plates) portion of the menu, we ordered the Dan Dan noodles, handmade shrimp dumplings, cold chili cucumbers, and steamed pork buns.
Each item tasted better than the last. These dishes are clearly handmade with care and pride. Be warned: these dishes have an assertive level of spice and they do not skimp on the Szechuan peppercorns, which are not for the weak of heart (palate) and do not come in a mild format.
The service was equal in quality to the food - The owner treated us like longtime friends, answered all of our questions, and guided us through the menu with patience. He took the time to chitchat with us and even gave us a taste of an item that’s currently under development. I won’t divulge what’s being formulated in the Chuan Cafe kitchen, but I will definitely be thinking about it for the weeks to come.
TLDR: If you like spicy food and great service, drive to Chuan Cafe immediately.“
“We decided to stop by Chuan Cafe after a long day of travel, and I have never been happier to drive half an hour out of my way for dinner. After deciding to focus on the dim sum (small plates) portion of the menu, we ordered the Dan Dan noodles, handmade shrimp dumplings, cold chili cucumbers, and steamed pork buns. Each item tasted better than the last. These dishes are clearly handmade with care and pride. Be warned: these dishes have an assertive level of spice and they do not skimp on the Szechuan peppercorns, which are not for the weak of heart (palate) and do not come in a mild format. The service was equal in quality to the food - The owner treated us like longtime friends, answered all of our questions, and guided us through the menu with patience. He took the time to chitchat with us and even gave us a taste of an item that’s currently under development. I won’t divulge what’s being formulated in the Chuan Cafe kitchen, but I will definitely be thinking about it for the weeks to come. TLDR: If you like spicy food and great service, drive to Chuan Cafe immediately.“