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11/10 quality, taste, service!! tastes just like home and price is also one of the most reasonable in the area! automatically became a go to restaurant upon first visit. got the pork and green peppers, dan dan noodles, spam fried rice, mapo tofu, and shredded potatoes and each dish was ABSOLUTELY delicious!!

When I say this owner and her husband know what is authentic Sichuan food, I mean it. This small restaurant is a hidden gem in Brighton. I genuinely believe their presence elevates the neighborhood. Their menu is small because (1) their dishes are carefully selected and (2) they continue to remove unpopular dishes throughout the year and add new dishes that they master. The place looks frill-less from the outside, but their dishes can take you on a trip to inland China with just one bite. Note: Their foods are SPICY and can be oily. But whoever cooks knows that oil is essential to some delicious dishes. If you care deeply about a diet and can’t slack for a day, Sweetgreen is two miles away. Also, don’t ask them to reduce the spiciness or oil because it’s like asking KFC not to fry their chicken——it’ll be soulless. However, if you are adventurous and curious about the real Sichuan dishes without leaving Boston, this is where you should go. I didn’t grow up eating spicy food, but I’ve come to adapt the spicy taste and quite like it. Now my boyfriend and I come here every weekend to try a new dish and have made this our weekly ritual. Still, be prepared for some tastebud kicks, because you are going to experience the real deal!

How authentic is this place? Well the chef used to be a professional chef in China before moving here. This is the best Sichuan restaurant in the Allston/Brighton area

Very authentic Sichuan cuisine with excellent hot pot meals for two (pictured). Staff offers to help you with spice level preferences if needed which is nice. Cute decor & light seating. No alcohol, but a wide variety of delicious seltzers, juices, and teas. Great spot for lunch/dinner with friends or a casual date.

Good service. Excellent value. My death row meal is the double cooked bacon and garlic bak choy… seriously. Bone-in spicy chicken dish with potatoes but I understand that’s the style. Making this place a staple!

Really authentic Szechuan cuisine! The spices are bought specifically from China and you can really taste the quality. The owners are very kind and dishes are well-priced. Will definitely be coming back again.

Food is good but parking is very difficult. The restaurant isn't crowded on a Friday night. I think it is because of the parking situation. We spent a good half an hour looking for parking and ended up parking somewhere a 8 minutes walk away. I advise people take public transportation or walk. Food was unique in their flavor of compared to other run of the mill Sichuan restaurants. Portions are huge and they make food tailored to your party's liking.

The single best the best Sichuan food I have found. Super amazing, perfectly balanced. 10/10 chili burn, the citrusy numbing sensation of ma la, and the vinegar punch. I haven't been this excited about a restaurant in a long time and I can't wait to try everything on the menu.