Dive into this hidden gem in SGV, where handmade noodles and bold Sichuan flavors create a cozy, casual dining experience you won't forget.
"If it’s your first time at Chong Qing Special Noodles, order the noodles, any noodles. The thick, bouncy hand-pulled strands at this homey San Gabriel are magical on their own, and even better paired with tingly-numbing Sichuan broths, rich meat sauces, and sizzling chili oils. We've yet to try one that didn't leave us in a hypnotist-level trance. Dine with a group of three or more and the staff will gift you an order of spicy cold "saliva chicken" for free, so named for the way it makes mouths water. Round out your meal with chilled jelly noodles and their Sichuan dumplings, flat pork-filled semi-circles with chewy skins. The chili crisp heaped on top will probably induce a runny nose, but it’ll be worth it." - sylvio martins, brant cox, garrett snyder
"If it’s your first time at Chong Qing Special Noodles, order the namesake dish, the #30, or Chongqing handmade noodles. Thick threads of noodles are paired with bok choy, ground pork, and a fried egg, while the broth has the signature tingly heat of Sichuan cuisine and a puckery flavor from pickled veggies that settle to the bottom of the bowl. For something not as mouth-numbing but still comforting, there are hand-pulled tomato and egg noodles and soybean paste noodles. Round out your meal with an order of their Sichuan dumplings: thin, flat pork-filled patties with chewy skins. The chili crisp heaped on top might induce a runny nose, but it’ll be worth it. photo credit: Kim Fox" - Kat Thompson
"There are two very good options at Chong Qing Special Noodles in San Gabriel for those in search of Sichuan-style cold noodles. The first is the Chongquing cold noodle which includes toothsome wheat noodles in a nutty sauce slicked with chile oil. The second is the pleasantly gelatinous “spicy and numb cold jelly” that makes for a light main or a shareable appetizer. Both bring the heat." - Cathy Chaplin, Matthew Kang
"If it’s your first time at Chong Qing Special Noodles, order the namesake dish, the #30, or Chongqing handmade noodles. Thick threads of noodles are paired with bok choy, ground pork, and a fried egg, while the broth has the signature tingly heat of Sichuan cuisine and a puckery flavor from pickled veggies that settle to the bottom of the bowl. for something not as mouth-numbing but still comforting, there are hand-pulled tomato and egg noodles and soybean paste noodles. Round out your meal with an order of their Sichuan dumplings: thin, flat pork-filled patties with chewy skins. The chili crisp heaped on top might induce a runny nose, but it’ll be worth it." - kat thompson
"Sichuanese strands of all stripes are the specialty at Chong Qing Special Noodles in San Gabriel. The signature and namesake bowl brings together a tongue-numbing mix of ground meat, blanched bok choy, a fried egg, and bouncy noodles in a highly slurpable broth, while the crowd-favorite dan dan mian coats every surface in sesame, nutty goodness. Best of all are the you po noodles, which are hidden under the hand-made noodles section of the menu. Every bite delivers a garlicky punch via wide, thick, and sturdy strands." - Eater Staff
