Szechuan Restaurants in Cincinnati, OH

“The restaurant is small, but clean. The bathroom was clean, which I always appreciate.The waiter was okay, but not super friendly. We also weren’t even offered chopsticks, they brought us forks. I had to ask for chopsticks, other patrons were given them and didn’t receive a fork. He also steered my daughter away from ordering the mini hot pot because he said it would be too spicy. She ordered chicken with garlic sauce from the Chinese menu. It was tasty and had a slight amount of spice. She ended up disappointed that she didn't get the hotpot, even though she did like her chicken dish.Her boyfriend ordered pepper chicken. I didn't try this one, but he really enjoyed it. I wasn't in the mood for jalapeño flavor, and it was covered in jalapeños.For myself I ordered sliced ear, bo-bo beef, and dry chili chicken.I was also warned that the bo-bo chicken would be very spicy. I sperically told him I love spicy food and I know I can handle it. I even mentioned that I didn't find the food in India spicy at all.The sliced ear was very tasty. My daughter liked the flavor, but not the texture. The outer portion has a texture similar to tendon, which was fine with her, but the rest was more like cartilage. I loved both textures personally.The dry chili chicken was perfectly cooked, although I could have handled some extra chilis in it. It was crispy and tender though.The bo-bo beef? Honestly, I did not find it overly spicy. It was spicy, but not what o would consider a 3/5. I didn't even feel a need for any type of drink during the meal. When the waiter asked me how was the spice. I had to tell him that I expected more. The dish though was delicious. The beef was the most tender beef o have ever tried. It has zucchini in it, which I love. Very good.The question is, do I just have that high of a spice tolerance, or did they give me "white girl" spicy? I seriously think it must have been less spicy than normal. I didn't even break a sweat and barely had a runny nose.Overall, it was very good. The portions were a good size.I went here specifically because if I could eat here I would be the Queen of Spicy in the Dayton area. I still don't know if I earned that crown.The spice level and the waiter not really believing me almost got them a 3, if I could do 3.5 I would. I know there are people that order it spicy and then they want to have it remade, so I'm not totally upset about the attitude. I'm just disappointed that I was promised spicy and it wasn't even on the top 5 spiciest things I've tried.“

“This place is the most authentic sichuan-style chinese food I've found on the east coast. Wow. Really amazing. My partner and I come here often to get our fill. Definitely check it out. Right next to the university, but completely worth the drive out (or walk across the street). Owner is very nice and inviting. They get busy during dinner time on Fridays/Saturdays. Be patient. This place is worth it!“

“We went here for Sunday lunch. It was delicious! I highly recommend this place.“

“Authentic Malaysian Food!“

“It I could give YouYu 10 stars I would. The Hong Kong Beef Chow Fun is the real star of the show at this restaurant. Smacks your mama's lips it's so delicious. My wife and I come here all the time. Service and speed is always excellent.“