Chengdu Taste
Located in Alhambra, CA, Chengdu Taste is a renowned restaurant specializing in Szechuan cuisine. With a wide range of menu options, this establishment offers delivery, takeout, reservations, and even vegan and vegetarian choices. The restaurant is accessible to all, including those with special requirements like wheelchair access.
Chengdu Taste boasts a diverse menu, with dishes ranging from cold appetizers like Pork with Garlic Sauce to their signature House Specials like Toothpick Lamb with Cumin. Customers rave about the unique flavors and bold spices present in each dish. Popular choices include the Couple's Sliced Beef in Chili Sauce, the Boiled Fish with Green Pepper Sauce, and the Sauteed Shredded Potato.
The restaurant's ambiance is casual yet inviting, making it a great spot for gatherings with friends or family. The service is prompt and efficient, ensuring a pleasant dining experience. Additionally, the option for outdoor seating adds to the charm of Chengdu Taste.
Customers have praised the restaurant for its authenticity and attention to detail in each dish. Whether you're a fan of spicy Sichuan cuisine or looking to explore new flavors, Chengdu Taste is a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts. Experience the numbing spice and exquisite flavors of Szechuan cuisine at Chengdu Taste today!
Chengdu Taste Menu
Location
Address: 828 W Valley Blvd Alhambra, CA 91803
Phone: (626) 588-2284
Business info
- Offers DeliveryYes
- Offers TakeoutYes
- ReservationsNo
- Vegan OptionsYes
- Many Vegetarian OptionsYes
- Wheelchair accessibleYes
- Accepts Credit CardsYes
- Accepts Android PayNo
- Accepts Apple PayNo
- CasualYes
- Moderate NoiseYes
- Good for GroupsYes
- Good for Lunch, DinnerYes
- Street Parking, Private Lot ParkingYes
- Waiter ServiceYes
- Free Wi-FiYes
- Open to AllYes
- Outdoor SeatingNo
- Offers CateringNo
- Not Good For KidsNo
- Happy HourNo
- AlcoholNo
- Drive-ThruNo
- Dogs Not AllowedNo
- TVNo
- Heated Outdoor SeatingNo
- Covered Outdoor SeatingNo
- Private DiningNo
- Provides reusable tablewareYes
- Bike ParkingNo
Last Reviews
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Author: Mister D.
Accept no imitations! The numbing sauce will make it so you feel absolutely nothing. I ate here three days ago and I still feel numb. I watched Steel Magnolias last night, which I usually need a box of tissues to get through, but this time? Nothing! No tears. "Must be the numbing sauce" said my wife. I'm afraid I've grown numb to her opinions as well. Quite frankly, I haven't felt anything since the numbing sauce. My desire to play catch with my kid has gone entirely. And I'm becoming less enthused about my twice weekly crocheting club. Once a week is enough!! Give it a rest, Beatrice! Not all of us can just sit around crocheting and hearing you talk about your grandkids nonstop. He got an A in Science? Big whoop I could do that. Gosh, Beatrice really boils my blood. I guess the numbing sauce must be wearing off. Finally! Also, plenty of parking and the service here was excellent.
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Author: Nancy S.
Standard sit down Sichuan place where families often go. They seem to have a perpetual line out the door, since people were waiting from the time we were sat to when we left. Came with friends and it was a good time. Sichuan food was pretty good, not the best/most authentic I've ever had. For the prices, pretty good. Kung Pao chicken - delicious with rice and fairly priced. Again with not the best I've ever had, but solid. Boiled Sliced Fish in Hot Sauce - my go-to at any Sichuan restaurant. Flavor was good, but that's where I have to stop. I really did not like the texture of the fish - it felt more cartilaginous than fish texture. I've been eating this dish since I was born and this was the first time I felt like I couldn't continue eating after the first bite. Dan dan noodles - Good flavor and nice texture to the noodles. Ground meat is at the bottom, so make sure you properly mix it. Worked great for our group order so everyone could have a little bit. Sauteed shredded potato - again, been eating this since I was a kid. Pretty good, a bit sour for my liking but the potato was crisp and every piece was evenly cooked. Great for breaking up the mala flavor between every bite. We ordered 3 bowls of white rice to eat with our meal, and they ended up giving it to us all at once in a larger pot. Generally, good flavors. I would come back with a group and avoid the boiled sliced fish in hot sauce / shui zhu yu.
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Author: Jennifer O.
They have a large menu so we got a variety of dishes to share. We got the couple's sliced beef in chili sauce, shredded pork in garlic sauce, toothpick lamb with cumin, boiled fish with green pepper sauce, and wontons in chicken broth. Needless to say, we had a lot of leftovers... All the food was good but the standout was definitely the shredded pork! It was one of the best versions I've ever had of this dish. I loved that they added chayote, which added a crunchy texture and break from the richness. Surprisingly, the wonton soup was my second favorite. The wrapper had a nice chewy texture and the soup was a nice complement to all the spices. FYI once you sit down, you use a QR code to place your order, so there's minimal interaction with the staff. With that said, they were attentive and great about filling our waters and bringing napkins.
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Author: Mandarin Y.
Gave this place another chance, but this time we tried their more signature Sichuan style dishes, and I have to say I enjoyed the food much more this time around. Either my spice tolerance increased or they mellowed out their spice level but it changed for the better. I can see why their Toothpick Lamb with Cumin is so popular. It was very well seasoned and pairs well with white rice. I was very pleasantly surprised with their Boiled Fish with Green Pepper Sauce. This dish had a dominant Sichuan peppercorn flavor, which I very much enjoyed. It was very flavorful, perfectly spiced (not too spicy, but just spicy enough to make your nose run), and the fish was very tender and flaky. We also ordered their Shredded Potato (sautéed to perfection) and Mung Bean Jelly Noodle in Chili Sauce (refreshing and interesting mouth-feel). I'm glad I gave this place a second chance, would love to go back again.