Szechuan Restaurants near Bellevue, WA

“As someone who has low spice tolerance the spicy food were not very good but my parents thought they tasted good. The duck was okay but not my personal favorite. I really liked the sweet and sour pork though. I strongly suggest the sweet and sour pork for people with a low spice tolerance and likes tomatoes (kinda taste like tomatoes)“

“The service was great . I liked the fish items .“

“If you can deal with the wait, then this is the place to go for Chinese food. We've been long time customers here. We've ordered many different dishes here and we really liked them all. However, if you come during busy time, then you may need to order then go shop around until the time. We really like the lady server here even we don't speak the language. We don't feel being discriminated at all - it's all up to the way you treat people. The food was plentiful and we usually have to eat two or three meals to finish.“

“I really love this Szechuan restaurant! I’m not someone who can usually handle very spicy food, but here I can always find dishes with just the right level of heat. They recently introduced some new items on the menu, and I absolutely enjoyed them — so flavorful! The atmosphere is great and the service is friendly. I’ll definitely recommend this place to my friends!“

“​I recently visited here on a local friend’s recommendation, and it was a surprisingly delightful experience.
​The star of the show was undoubtedly the Sichuan Peppercorn Stone Pot Fish. I was initially worried about the fish having a lot of bones, but it was perfectly prepared, with no small bones at all. This allowed me to fully savor the authentic flavors of the soup—the fragrant, numbing spice of the peppercorns—without having to worry about picking out bones. It was a fantastic dining experience from start to finish.
​Beyond the signature dish, the Mapo Tofu also left a deep impression. The intense aroma and spicy kick were incredibly satisfying and made it an excellent pairing with a bowl of rice. The Spicy Fried Pork Intestine was another unexpected highlight. The pork intestine was perfectly fried to a crispy texture, which added a wonderful layer of crunch without any greasiness. The flavors of all the dishes were truly top-notch.
​The only minor letdown was the large table, which didn't have a lazy Susan, so we had to frequently switch dishes to let everyone try everything. I would highly recommend the restaurant consider adding a traditional Chinese round table with a lazy Susan to make the dining experience even more perfect.
​Overall, every dish at La Po Po was flawless, from the preparation to the flavors. It's a restaurant I would definitely visit again and highly recommend to anyone who loves spicy food.“

“Very authentic and flavorful chinese cuisine. Helpful bilingual waiters proactively offered discounts and cash to make up for their perceived “bad service”, though in truth the only problem with the service was they sometimes took a while to bring the food during busy stretches. Would get again, nice vibes for late night dinner with a chinese friend.“

“I knew this restaurant would serve authentic Sichuan cuisine, but it ended up being a little too authentic for me

I got the Mapo Tofu here, which is a popular Sichuanese dish of tofu in a spicy oil-based sauce, and minced meat (pork in this case)
I've had mapo tofu before, in a place designed to cater more to Western audiences. This is absolutely not that. The flavor in this dish explodes at you - it's fiery,
unafraid, and strong. It just takes one bite for it to hit you over the head with its mouthfeel. The rice is barely able to slow it down; it just provides temporary relief
from the marauding conquest that this dish has over your mouth.

While the sauce and peppercorns provide the immense depth of flavor, my favorite part of this mapo tofu has to be the namesake tofu. It's probably the best tofu I've ever had.
So unbelievably soft that it collapses upon itself while bringing it from the bowl to the plate. I've never had softer tofu before, and it felt like cutting into a dessert more than anything.
It also acted as an excellent sponge for the rice. The dish came absolutely loaded with tofu as well, which was fantastic
I also liked the pork as well, but I thought there could've been more of it

This dish is spicy. Like really spicy. I can usually handle spicy food pretty well, but the amount of Sichuan peppercorns put in here is crazy.
It really is that numbing spice which makes your mouth unable to process anything else. Eating with rice helped slightly, but at the midway point through this massive bowl, I had to call it
as it was just getting too spicy.

This raises an interesting philosophical question on how to judge this dish. Usually I look for enjoyable experiences when going out, and due to the spiciness, I can't say this was very enjoyable -
it was in fact a bit painful to eat towards the end. On the contrary, I can recognize the quality of this dish, and the effort that went into creating it.
I guess I'd have to judge it as a mix of the both sides. There's a balance I need to strike with how much *I* liked something, versus how good I think it is objectively.
Usually, both of those are in harmony, but it's cases like this where they split apart a bit

Anyway, the portion size is pretty incredible. A single bowl of tofu could easily be shared by two people with no problem. It's a little weird that you have to pay extra for the rice,
since no sane person is just going to have this tofu bowl by itself, but the overall cost of around $22 in total was really not that expensive

Overall, I can't say this was the most enjoyable dish in the world, but I know when there's exceptional quality, and this has it. 8.75/10“

“This feels like a hidden gem? The food and service were good. We had complimentary hot tea, hard to enjoy on a warm day but welcomed. I ordered the garlic eggplant, water boiled fish, and one of the lamb dish that had onions. Everything came out so delicious and as I expected from previous sichuanese restaurant experiences. The food is served family style on a large plate with one serving spoon. It can be difficult to eat the food with chopsticks as it gets oily real quick but they provide a spoon upon request. I would love to come back as often as possible if I were closer. It's also pretty affordable for the amount of food received.“

“First timer of this restaurant... This is definitely Authentic Home Made Chinese Food , made by Real Chinese People! Yummy! 5*****“

“Best dumplings outside of china.“

“Excellent 🥘, great portions.“

“There's this unexpected gem, you MUST try, in the U-District! It's the Red Pepper Chinese Cuisine! They are this great clean and fairly fast restaurant, that serves up hearty and delicious meals! Most of their entrées serve 2 or more people (almost family style), so bring your appetite!!! We had their Dry Pot dish, where you can choose 5 mix and match ingredients, on their menu. A Stir-Fried Noodle, with Chicken and a Deep Fried Chicken Soft Bone, with RED PEPPER! 😉🔥🌶 Everything was super delicious and filling!!! It looks like they have great lunch specials too, so go check them out and lmk what you try! Cheers!“

“Although hot pot is known for their meats, Chengdu Memory is incredibly accommodating for vegans. All the soups have a meat base, including the mushroom, BUT you can request it with a water base instead. Additionally, waiters will double check and ask you if you have any dietary restrictions ALONG with the menu having a dietary restriction option! I’d recommend Chengdu because of how helpful the staff are and the abundance of tofu and veggie options. You can also eat with your Omni friends since they can give you split broths! Updated from previous review on 2025-08-15“

“Have been coming for my Chinese fix here for the past few years and grabbed dinner here last night.
Went for my usual fried rice, cumin lamb, and fried chicken. Tried the Ravioli Soup for the first time, and it was nice.
Lamb was so nicely cooked, we took Feid chicken to go, and it was not that great. Maybe it would have been better right off of the pan!
Service and food come fast.“

“Great selection of szechuan food. I tried their over the hridge ruce noodle which is my hometown dish (Yunnan province). It is decent and well done. The server was a very sweet lady. Great price for delicious authentic Chinese szechuan food.

Only thing I see that needs improvement is their workstation for side job- it is is next to the diners (green beans all over the table). Maybe you can reserve a further area for side jobs.

Highly recommended !“

“Wonderful! atmosphere and fresh food!“

“Hole in the wall! We almost passed up walking in, but then my hubby noticed all the fine-looking cars in the full lot and we braved it. I almost cried with joy when I saw their weekend dim sum menu. So many childhood favorites that I had growing up in NYC’s Chinatown. To be clear, the “dim sum” is not the traditional Cantonese dim sum but more northern style like green onion pancakes, salty tofu milk, fried sticks, rolled rice rolls, etc. We splurged on getting one of our faves: pea shoots in garlic sauce. Would love to go back and try other dishes.“

“I over ordered and we got so much food. It was good, but not what I was expecting. They must’ve changed cooks or something because today everything tasted just a little bit
Different than it did before. The tofu chunks were bigger and the seasoning was different, just as an example.

The restaurant was packed when we got there. They are very accommodating for large groups.“

“Yang’s Kitchen never disappoints! The food is absolutely delicious, with generous portions that leave you satisfied but still excited to come back. As someone who loves trying new dishes, I really appreciate how their menu gets updated at just the right pace—there’s always something fresh to discover.

My recent favorites are the 凉拌马兰头 (Cold Tossed Indian Aster)—light, fragrant, and perfectly seasoned—and the 东北锅包肉 (Northeastern Sweet & Sour Pork), which is crispy, tangy, and so addictive. And of course, my all-time favorite remains their stir-fried vegetables and noodles—simple yet packed with flavor.

Plus, they now offer dim sum in the early hours, which makes it the perfect spot for a weekend morning treat. This place balances consistency with creativity so well. Highly recommend!“