Old Town Taste

Chinese restaurant · Tempe

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Chinese restaurant · Tempe

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1845 E Broadway Rd, Tempe, AZ 85281

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Sichuan cuisine: Chongqing chicken, dumplings, dry pot  

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1845 E Broadway Rd, Tempe, AZ 85281 Get directions

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The Best Chinese Restaurants Around Phoenix | Eater Phoenix

"Although there are many good reasons to visit this attractive Sichuan-skewed café, the biggest one just may be the Chongqing chicken — garlicky, battered nuggets fried to a crunch, then stir-fried with mala, the spicy mix of Sichuan peppercorns and chilis that pleasantly numbs the tongue. Pan-fried dumplings, enveloped in crisp, lacy batter, also make the don’t-miss list, as do sliced beef and ox tongue in chili sauce (when it’s available) and pork spare ribs in dry pot." - Nikki Buchanan

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Lya Stockdale

Google
Foods is amazing!!!!! Everything is good! Everytime we go there, we never got disappointed!!!!! Service was amazing too! Foods came out so fast! But if u come in the dinner time in the weekend, it’s kinda busy and you might need longer time to wait to have a seat. And i took my friends to go there last week and they all were so satisfied!!!! If you look for the Szechuan foods, YOU MUST GO TO OLD TOWN TASTE!!! Trust me, it’s so good! And the good thing is only 3 mins away from our house 😁 Now i know where to take my family or friends to eat in AZ!

A A

Google
Everything was incredible!! So good the camera didn’t eat first! Seems very authentic and very fresh - but they still had all the classic fast food style. We had the general tso chicken (not pictured - except the nearly empty plate) and it was great! They also offer a cash discount! Loved that!! More places really should offer it! Very affordable even without the discount tho Will be back- new go to Chinese spot

Jaja Linjia Wu

Google
I stopped by this restaurant during a road trip, and it turned out to be the best Chinese restaurant I’ve tried in Arizona! The Szechuan dishes are incredibly authentic, with bold flavors and just the right amount of heat. The ingredients are fresh, and every dish is expertly prepared. A must-visit for anyone craving genuine Chinese cuisine! Love the tasty and fresh spot!

Thomas Lerma

Google
Food was not the best but very good. I had the walnut shrimp which I love. It was crispy and could have used a little more sauce. Service was good and they were friendly. Atmosphere was like an old ice cream shop but the booths were nice and spacious at least. Ordering was done via tablet which was fine but strangely white rice had to be ordered separate and it looked like drinks had to be ordered by the can. I wanted a diet soda but the tablet showed a single 12oz can for $2.50. Ain't nobody want a can fit for $2.50🤪 at least not me. I had water. All considered it wasn't bad but definitely room for improvement. I would still go back though.

Chris Baldwin

Google
This place is a great mix of authentic Chinese food and American Chinese food. It’s a good sign when numerous tables are occupied by Chinese patrons. The hot and sour soup is massive, and delicious… for like $6? Definitely adding this to my list of favorites. The setting isn’t fancy, but it’s modern and clean.

Le Lee

Google
Stopped by for a quick dinner, we ordered a braised beef noodles and a beef noodles with chinese pickled vegetables. Very generous portion with lots of beef slices included! Also ordered a wood ear cold dish to share, it was slightly sour, very refreshing and appetizing!

Jedi Master ASU

Google
Food is delicious here. Very authentic and service is also good. Food come out fast. Will return for sure.

Bing Shaw Lim

Google
amazing, high quality foods, wait time a little bit longer than my expectations, but the foods worth the wait!
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Stephen L.

Yelp
Coming from SoCal, it's definitely tough to find good affordable Chinese food. I would likely recommend the eggplant with minced pork. 5/5. Lightly fried eggplant with a umami soybean sauce with minced pork. Boiled fish with chili oil 5/5- it looks spicy and intense with all the red chili, but it's not as spicy. Also how I eat it... I don't drink the broth. I just eat the fish and the soybean inside the broth. Fried fish/ Chicken- 5/5. We didn't know we ordered two of the same things but with different meat. Perfectly coated with a light batter and seasoned with salt. My preference is the fish over the chicken. Walnut shrimp 3.5/5: maybe by this time, I was done with fried food, but definitely not the best shrimp and walnut.
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Layna T.

Yelp
Was feeling sniffly and needed to take the cure from hot and sour soup. Yelp steered me here, ordered takeout close to closing time. Have a high standard for this stuff, and several places don't get there. The soup was delicious, and the portion large enough to share with a sniffly friend. Will probably go back tomorrow!
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Alex C.

Yelp
Easily one of the best Chinese restaurants in Phoenix if you enjoy a Szechuan flair. There are definitely non-spicy options but if you are coming here you should be well aware of the potential for spice/peppercorn taste which is what the Szechuan region is well known for. I would caution that if you are not accustomed to authentic Chinese food that the flavor/style may be a novel experience to you but all the more reason to come here! Servers are friendly and checking in is fairly easy at a kiosk if you need to add yourself to a wait list. Be aware that the biggest down side to this restaurant is the limiting seating and popularity which should tell you that this place is great. We went on a Saturday night and at 7 PM had to wait about 20 minutes. It seems like there is a robust take out option as well. Ordering is pretty easy through a tablet that has pictures. The menu can be switched from English to Chinese with ease. The server will come over to confirm your order once it is put in. Ordering is pretty much family style with large portions so keep this in mind. Here is what we had: -shredded potatoes. Highly recommend. It's shredded thinly and cooked and oil and with some peppers. Not particularly spicy but good flavor -dry fried green beans with pork. One of my favorite dishes in general and this lived up to it if you are looking for a vegetable dish -saute spicy beef. Well cooked with a nice presentation. -boiled fish in oil. Easily one of my favorite things to eat from the Szechuan region. I love the flavor and how the fish melts in your mouth. Definitely be aware, especially if you've never had this before, that the peppercorn flavor is strong and may overpower/mask your experience with other dishes. -make sure to note rice is separate but at a low supplemental cost of $1 for a generous bowl. 100% recommend this for your next Chinese food experience and will plan on visiting this place anytime I'm in the area.
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Shu Huan Y.

Yelp
I'm surprised I haven't reviewed this spot as I've been here multiple times. I think recently the menu has changed and I can't order my favorite pork belly with pickled veggies anymore :(. Came with friends who were vegan, the fried eggplants and potatoes is our favorite. I really enjoyed the braised pork with tofu, it reminds me of mapo tofu but I don't think I saw that on the menu. However, the pork rib noodle soup tasted so bad. The soup is not tasty and didn't taste like a soup but just watered down sauce. The pork tasted frozen and old taste.. Overall, we usually come here for Chinese food. I might have to look at their menu again.
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Gionne S.

Yelp
So good I forgot to take any pictures Decided we need to get Chinese food after a Kdot..concert. This was one of the very few restaurants let alone Chinese food spots open late on a Tuesday night. We got honey walnut shrimp, general tso, and a combination fried rice. Wow.. the food was just how you want to imagine Chinese food after a long night. Great balance of flavors. Not too salty or bland. I didnt need to add any soy sauce like I usually do either. The prices are super affordable too!
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J S.

Yelp
The service was great although it was pretty busy. The food was really spicy but tasteful. If you cannot handle spicy food this place is not for you but otherwise the food is great.
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Christina M.

Yelp
We had not been back to Old Town Taste for a while and we were excited to come back. My review is going to be 3.5 stars until I go back and give another shot. It's a mixed review so 3.5 stars is most reasonable. Service was pretty good. I like how they have you order food from the tablet on the table. Our server came by a couple times and everyone was polite and nice. I like having a water pitcher on the table. Ambiance is casual. The only reason my review Is mixed is that 2 of our dishes were good and one of them was almost inedible. We enjoyed the hot and sour soup and the chongqing style spicy chicken. The item in question was the ma po tofu with pork play pot. This dish was so strange. Both of us started to eat it, and our mouths and tongue became numb, which we were not surprised due to the effect of the Szechuan peppers. What was unexpected and unpleasant was a super salty flavor and cooling effect when we drank water. Like to the point I had to stop eating that dish. And I couldn't get the taste out of my mouth with water so I ordered a coke and that helped. The spicy chicken came afterwards and that was delicious. We wonder if the ma po tofu had too much salt and/or MSG in it? Because it was such a bizarre experience. We took the dish home and we will try to neutralize the strange flavor by making it Into a new dish. I saw other reviews of people complaining about overly salted dishes but I thought they were exaggerated since that had not been my experience previously, but I can now say I've had that same issue. And to clarify I've had ma po tofu at other restaurants and didn't have this problem. Quick food, good service, and casual spot. I Just need to order something else next time and see if this was an isolated incident or maybe some dishes are just overly salted/MSG? Then I can update my review.
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Juliana L.

Yelp
After all the positive reviews, unfortunately we felt underwhelmed by Old Town Taste. We had the friend chicken that was raved about in other reviews. My partner and I both thought it was ok. It simply seemed like fried chicken with hot peppers in it. It was also a little greasy. We also had the fried rice and the hot and sour soup. While the hot and sour soup was good, we thought the fried rice tasted a bit bland. Luckily the decor was cute with a nice mural on the wall and the service was very polite and fast. We might try it again... we'll see.
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Jennifer W.

Yelp
An authentic szechuan restaurant in Tempe, AZ. The service was quick. The menu was both in Chinese and English. You could order via the app or have a server take your orders. Most tables had Asians customer which is a good sign the food is authentic. House special spicy dry pot: the flavor was great with the slight numbing of the Szechuan pepper corn. However we were disappointed that the dish was not in a typical hot container with a fire under to keep it warm. Dry fried green beans: a classic dish that is quick fried and sautéed.
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Alex L.

Yelp
One of my favorite spots in town for Szechuan cuisine. It's best to go with friends/ family for communal dishes to be shared. The chongqing chicken here is the best compared to other spots imo since it's large piece of chicken, added garlic and green beans. Flavorful bites of chicken is a must order. Dry beef pot can be better since I don't think I'll order again.
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Hannah H.

Yelp
Good authentic Chinese food, although very spicy (so beware). Me and my partner have a pretty decent spice tolerance so the spice wasn't too bad. Each dish is flavorful and big enough to share! We had no wait and every dish came out promptly.
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Amanda C.

Yelp
Ordered via DD and everything was ready during the predicted time. Ordered 3 items: Special house fried rice: pretty good, lots of fillings which was nice. Good amount of chicken and didn't skimp on the fish. Szechuan style spicy fish & tofu: really good and flavorful. Tender fish and tofu. Big portion split into two to-go containers Black pepper beef: maybe a mistake to order off the western menu for this one. Portion felt small for the price. Dish was not amazing nor terrible, just ok! Overall pretty good but other places could provide better value for portion size.
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Claudia E.

Yelp
Completely blown away by this place. My friend, who is from China, and I were staying in the area looking for something to eat. He stumbled upon this and seemed extremely excited by the menu, saying how a lot of these items are things his family would make for him back home. We couldn't wait to try. We got all sorts of plates, and we even came back the next day. Everything we tried was amazing. My friend was especially excited by the eggplant and the mapo tofu, which were delicious. We also got some lotus root, fried fish, and a bunch more dishes. Everything was perfection. I am salivating as I'm writing this. My friend said the dishes are meant to be shared, and share we did. The staff was very kind. The atmosphere was that of a family restaurant in China, with a turntable to be able to access all the different dishes. I can't wait to be back in this area and come back here to eat!
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Stephanie O.

Yelp
This place was such a good find! Cane here on a Friday night. It was pretty busy but we only waited about 20min to be seated. They have an extensive menu with lots of delicious chinese dishes. The portions are generous! The staff was friendly and worked really hard on a busy night. The place was pretty big and has lots of large tables for bigger parties. We got the dry pot, the eggplant, the spicy fish and a fried rice. The dry pot was very big. It had lots of seafood and veggies that were all cooked to the perfect temperature or crunch. The seasoning was just . The eggplant and potatoes dish was very tasty and the spicy fish had a very nice kick to it and the fish remained soft. Very happy with the whole meal and will come back to try more dishes!
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Khim Y.

Yelp
I've only been in Tempe a few times over the last few years, but I've had my share of Chinese food, both in Tempe and elsewhere. This is, in my humble opinion, one of the best tasting Chinese food in Tempe! The nice assortment of offerings means that you can find almost anything tasty to eat. We ordered only 3 dishes on the menu (for the four of us) but we could've easily ordered more. Everything was tasty. We ordered: * Szechuan style spicy fish with tofu * Fried lamb with cumin * Stirfry mixed vegetables with omelet on top The last dish was surprisingly yummy, although you shouldn't expect it to be vegetarian because it has pork strips in it. The lamb was tasty too, but I wasn't crazy about the deep fried lamb as as I find it a bit chewy. Still, the taste was fantastic and presentation beautiful. The Szechuan fish and tofu was solid and it reminded me of my fav dish - fish in chili oil. There are so many other items on the menu that I wish I had ordered. What a gem in Tempe! I also love the wall paper decor of the place, and the excellent service (we told them I was catching a flight and they rushed out the food for us), kicking this up a notch in every way.
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Jacobo M.

Yelp
Food was fire !! Loved the ambience and the vibe. Super underrated. It should be way busier. Chen was a great server. Kept checking up on us and kept bringing water and ice cause we were thirsty. He was top notch server and was so nice. 10/10 recommend. The spicy and sour soup is to die for and I hate soup so that says a lot.
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Jonathan D.

Yelp
Went there just before closing . Service was phenomenal considering that. Been here a few times and loved it. Our 5 person party ordered hot and sour food - it was not the same as usual, seemed watered down with no sour. Garlic fungee chicken- phenomenal , kung pao chicken- very good although portion was smaller than usual, Yu Shang pork- phenomenal, chicken chao mein- excellent. Love this place and will return

Stepheena S.

Yelp
The Mongolian beef and dumplings had ZERO flavor. I had to pour some soy sauce on the Mongolian beef for it to taste like something. Dumplings tasted like straight up oil. The fried rice was good, but go figure, also had to add soy sauce to that as well for some flavor. The reviews overhyped this place.
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Corey H.

Yelp
This place has excellent EVERYTHING! The food: taste bud heaven! The service: extremely nice and attentive waitresses The price: amazing value.
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Sophie K.

Yelp
One of the best Chinese restaurants in the Valley! I'm so so glad I got to try this place out, they keep the place super clean and it's pretty spacious. People here are so friendly, that made me feel so good even before trying the food. We had lotus root dry pot, spicy fried chicken, and egg fried rice. And OMG every single dish was the bomb. So so good. I was really surprised how their lotus root was crunchy and the sauce was perfectly savory. And the egg fried rice! It's classic, simple, yet so flavorful. Spicy fried chicken was so good too. It's their signature according to them, and now I know why. It's super tender, perfectly marinated with flavorful sauce, and the portion was huge. In fact, all of their food had a huge portion, which I loved! Can't wait to come back and try their other yummy dishes (:
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Natalie V.

Yelp
Service was great and the atmosphere was great! The portions are huge!! My only dislikes about the chicken was that it felt a little too greasy, it could just be that I personally am not used to it. The soup was enough to feed a family!! I originally wanted it for just myself and ended up sharing. I will be returning to try the rest of the menu!
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Albert H.

Yelp
Really good authentic Chinese food! Great flavor, and really not all that expensive considering how large each dish is. Word of caution though, I've found most menu items to be quite spicy, so if that's not really your thing be sure to ask the servers about non spicy options.
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Terry B.

Yelp
I'm a Chinese food junkie. Old Town Taste it's every mark. Service was terrific!!! Egg Fried rice was on point but could have used a little salt, Spicy Fish was insane bursting with flavor and perfect heat! Mouth got that tingle I love. Everything was very fresh and not a bit oily or over sauces. I highly recommend!!!

Julia D.

Yelp
Seriously best Chinese place in the valley 10/10 the best customer service and 100% authentic Chinese food the shrimp fried rice and orange chicken are out of this world I highly recommend

Victor H.

Yelp
I went with three other people, prices were pretty good and the food was quite tasty as well! We had some trouble figuring out the tablet thing but our waitress was quite helpful.
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Julia G.

Yelp
Came here for second time, trying to have more eaters at the table so we could order more dishes. Eight people signed up but in the last minute I was so disappointed 5 canceled and only three of us showed up. So we did not order the menu of eight dishes We ordered the braised pork hock for $28.99. it was so delicious fall off the bone, and the skin was sooooo melt in your mouth delicious. I ordered the variety that was with a sweet and spicy sauce. It was not spicy. All the other two people loved it. And we ordered chopped string beans with preserved vegetables. Very delicious $14.99. and the last dish was cumin lamb. I ordered this dish because the pictures shows the dish doesn't have much in there so it would not be good for eight people to share. Indeed it was just right for three people to have more than three pieces each. It was delicious as well.... fried crispy. Cost $26 each including tax and tip. Andy was our server and he was a great host, telling us about the Chinese dishes we ordered.
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Elizabeth T.

Yelp
We come here often. Their boiled fish with pickles is one of the best. We also tried their scramble eggs with fungus and pork (very tasty, a little Oily, but it still taste "clean"). Their service (2 people there) is really good. They do 3.5% up charge for credit card payment, but does make it fair incentive for cash payment (10% off the bill if paid with cash)
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Hunter W.

Yelp
The best Chinese restaurant in Arizona! The flavors are authentic, the portions are generous, and the service is friendly. I love the spicy fried chicken and old town style crispy sweet and sour pork.
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Eric S.

Yelp
Hidden gem inside a shopping plaza. I knew as soon as I walked in and saw almost every customer was asian/chinese, they always know where the authentic spots are. Food was fresh and full of flavor, can't wait to return.
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Agnese F.

Yelp
I'm always searching for tasty Chinese food and I found it here. I'm in the area a lot for work. It's officially on my list of go to places.
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Michael H.

Yelp
The restaurant is small and they have a nice menu. The staff was really friendly and fast. The food was well seasoned and really tasty. The Mongolian beef was probably the best I've ever had. The green pepper pork was beautifully plated and super flavorful. Give the corn a chance, it sounds interesting but it's tasty and I added some chili sauce to it and that really amped it up. All in all this place was great and I hope they are around for a long time coming.

Lei Y.

Yelp
Wait 40 minutes to get first dish. and another 15min for 2nd. Chongqing spicy chicken was ok. Boiled fish has no flavor, apparently chef forgot the salt. 炒合菜盘子底下都是汤。。。特别细的那种白粉丝根本不吸味,也没有韭菜。你怎么有脸拿这个当看家菜?差评拉黑
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Blanche G.

Yelp
Old Town is my favorite Chinese restaurant in the valley. They have pretty authentic sichuan style Chinese food, with a decent price and portion. The indoor of this place is unique and well decorated with Chinese style colors and patterns. We ordered some of our all-time favorite dishes and the details are marked with the photos below. Whenever we dined at the restaurant, the service was nice and fast. The only complaint I had is their daily lunch break does not always match with my schedule. There were many times that I wanted to pick up their food on my way back from work but it happened to be during their lunch break. However, I am sure they offer lunch breaks to their employees because how good the business is, which definitely means a recommendation for people who are craving for sichan style Chinese food.
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Zach A.

Yelp
The food was good! Definitely had the Szechuan spice that I enjoy. The tofu was nice and bouncy the fish was very crispy. The potatoes were pretty good as well. If I went back I would definitely be ordering the fish. The ambiance is pretty chill. It is a smaller place which is nice. The service was good as well and the servers were attentive. The portions are family style as well which I love and to me makes it a great value.
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Betty C.

Yelp
Amazing flavorful food, very authentic. We were the only non-Asians in the restaurant for the majority of the time we were there. It was a Saturday at lunchtime, and it got full very quickly. They were only two people serving so service was a tad slower than we would have liked but not terrible. We enjoyed the fried spring rolls (6 for $6.99) which we believe were vegetarian. They were smoking hot, very crispy and moist inside. The only downside was that they served the sweet chili sauce in a plastic container with a lid. There wasn't much heat in the sauce, or it was tasty, it would be nice to have some hot mustard to add to it to jazz it up a bit. We also enjoyed what we like to call Dry chili chicken or what they call Chongquin Style Spicy Chicken ($14.99) Basically, it is small pieces of chicken breast, and or thigh very lightly floured and fried, along with rough chopped dried red chilies which is then mixed with a small amount of sautéed sliced garlic, bits of scallion, coriander seeds, rice wine, soy and vinegar, and it is completely dry. It us tongue numbing hot and delicious! We look forward to returning so that we can try many other dishes. They have an extensive menu with lots of unusual ingredients that are very authentic in China.
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Brianna D.

Yelp
The authentic Szechuan food is amazing! The best I've ever had! That Sichuan peppercorn be poppin'. Had the fried cumin lamb, fried dumplings, and Szechuan spicy fish with tofu. Spicy and delicious. The service was fast, though I would recommend that you clarify which Szechuan spicy fish tofu you want. They have two, one in a soup, and fried. We wanted the fried, though they brought the soup! Let me tell you even though they brought the wrong one, it was still amazing. The fish was soft, and juicy.
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Steve Y.

Yelp
I have always thought there was a dearth of good Chinese food in the Phoenix area, but who knew you had to travel to Tempe to find one. Old Town Taste is a great find. First the service was terrific...very attentive and friendly. The food is very good. We had a party of 9 and always share....The Spicy Chicken, Boo Choy, Eggplant, and the House Noodle dish, were ones i would try again. The only thing lacking for me was hot mustard sauce. The portions are good size and very reasonably priced..... I would recommend a visit if you are in the area.

Catherine C.

Yelp
Decent spicy dishes!!!!! Super friendly staff!!!! See how much we've finished for just 2 people. Great vibe and Bigggg wish if we can have some beer to go with!!!!
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Elsie M.

Yelp
This place was highly recommended to me by a client from work. Knowing that we had similar taste buds, he thought I'd like this place. So of course, I had to check it out! This restaurant is located in a small plaza in Tempe in an area I would have looked over if not for the recommendation. When we first went in, we noticed right away that the ambiance was nice and relaxing. Their décor simple, comfortable, and straight to the point. Nothing too fancy. After looking over the menu, we decided to order fried dumplings and the scallion pancake as an appetizer. For our main dishes we ordered fish flavored eggplant strips, twice cooked pork, fried lamb with cumin, and sausage fried rice. The dumplings, scallion pancake and the twice cooked pork were okay, just on the average side. But oh, my goodness! The eggplant strips were delicious. There was a bit of a crunch to them and they were also stuffed with minced pork. A bit on the oily side but eggplant dishes at Chinese restaurants usually are. I was afraid this dish would be too spicy for me but surprisingly it wasn't spicy at all. This was the dish I was the most skeptical about liking and was pleasantly surprised otherwise. Next, the sausage fried rice was also delicious. It was the perfect balance between sweet and savory. Last, the fried lamb with cumin. Our absolute favorite dish we tried. The level of spice was just right. There was enough spice to leave my lips tingling but not overwhelmingly spicy to the point where my tongue went numb. Bonus points that the lamb wasn't overcooked where it was too tough to chew. The décor inside this place might be simple but, the flavors in their dishes? Complex in the best way. Additionally, the service was fast and friendly. The only downside to our experience was that we received all of the main entrees before any of our appetizers. Which made us less inclined to eat much of the appetizers aside from a few pieces of each. Besides that, everything else was great. I see this place becoming one of my regular spots in this area.
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Jim M.

Yelp
I eat here every 2 weeks or so. The lamb cumin dish is to die for. I also regularly get the beef tofu mushroom soup. It's well worth a visit. The only part not working well this time is my takeaway order is taking 45+ minutes. Not sure why.
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Hillary P.

Yelp
What a good find! Having tried Szechuan food in Chinatown New York I haven't had robust flavors like that offered by the Old Town Taste in years. Don't be fooled by the restaurants sparse appearance as the food is outstanding. There were two in our party, we started our dinner with an appetizer of the hot and sour soup, which unfortunately is offered only in portion size of a bowl that could probably feed somewhere 10 to 12 people so plan on leftovers unless you're bringing a large group! Probably the only minor disappointment of our meal was that the soup while robust, was perhaps a little bit more vinegary then I would expected in a sour soup of this type. The Mongolian beef was perhaps one of the best that we had ever tried, and really had some wonderful flavors. The vegetable fried rice was a typical Szechuan style light and complementary to the balance of the meal. The green beans were another outstanding dish. Overall, we enjoyed the dinner. A couple of things that would've up the game for this restaurant would include a little table and window cleaning as they all need a good washing. Further, our server while pleasant struggled to get the order the food so that the soup came out first as requested; the main course came out well before the soup did. We also had to ask for items, such as napkins, additional beverages, water, which we would've expected is a standard serving experience. The chef gets four stars, servers get two stars, restaurant cleanliness gets two stars for an average of three stars. Focus on cleanliness and service in this restaurant and it could easily be a 4 to 5 star establishment.
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Rickey Lynn G.

Yelp
SENTRY - WATCHING RESTAURANTS Old Town Taste 1845 E Broadway Rd Tempe, AZ 85282 Companion and I had dinner again at this restaurant. This is the second review in as many years. Though it was crowded, they were able to find a table for us and as soon as we were seated were provided with menus and ice water. This restaurant is perhaps the best Szechuan food in the Phoenix area. While not all food here is spicy, if you enjoy spicy food with lots of mala (spiciness) then this is the place for you. Companion ordered the Pineapple Gourmet Chicken which came with a serving of fresh broccoli. While it was not spicy in the least, it had a nice sweet and sour taste which was not overpoweringly sweet. Not only was the chicken done beautifully, but it came with large chunks of pineapple. For myself, I ordered the Chongqing Style Spicy Chicken, which was quite spicy but with wonderful flavor. Since I am not a big fan of sauces on Chinese food, this was a perfect dish for me. Lots of spice and heat, but one can easily remove excess peppers and adjust the heat level to ones liking. I truly enjoyed this dish and it was reminiscent of food I have eaten in China. We also ordered the Old Town Special Fried Rice which with a touch of soy sauce was an absolutely delicious dish. \ Because of the size of portions, neither of us were able to finish our plates and I took lots of food in boxes home for the evening. The owners are wonderful people and love to chat with patrons. One of the ladies comes from Shanghai and we spent a fair amount of time chatting about the city as well as other places in China. We enjoyed the meal so much that we will be going back again. Of the Szechuan restaurants in the Mesa/Tempe/Chandler area this is in my opinion the best one. Highly recommended for quality of food, cleanliness, and service. 5 Stars

Marlen A.

Yelp
Food was awesome and service was great! Worth the drive. I am definitely going back for more.
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Sapna H.

Yelp
If you like authentic szchuan Chinese food then this is your place. Sautéed green beans, green beans with pickles, spicy chicken, mapo tofu, fried rice and spicy cauliflower hot pot are some of our family favorites.
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Joy C.

Yelp
SOOOOO FREAKIN GOOD the most authentic Chinese food I've had honestly. I have no words literally a 11/10. A lot of seating inside too with traditional Chinese decor. Service was amazing as well!

David L.

Yelp
A bit of an odd vibe, but friendly. Food was very good to excellent. I don't really like electronic menus and ordering, but the waiter accommodated our request for taking the order in person without problem. All in all above average and would return.
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Connie M.

Yelp
The day we went that had no noodles at all. House special spicy dry pot, braised pork with brown sugar were tasty. The staff was friendly, and online order. The space was huge and clean.
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Christina B.

Yelp
I don't know if this is new or just new to me, but they now have a scan and order at the table code. That way, you're not waiting for them to approach you to place an order, which is so much faster! However, you cannot pay online. Tonight, I had hot and sour soup and eggs with tomatoes cuz I needed to eat mushy food. Sooo yummy. I left a happy camper. Staff was nice and brought me water. I had to go up to get boxes for my leftover food and to pay, but that was okay cuz they saw me immediately and helped me out. Every table was full when I arrived so word has definitely gotten out about this place. Go if you want yummy authentic Chinese food:)

Y S.

Yelp
Great, authentic Chinese food. Servers were friendly, they checked to make sure the food order was correct, brought napkins, and making sure water is filled. Highly recommend!