Ruiji Sichuan Cuisine

I just walked in for dinner and ordered mapo tofu and steamed fish in spicy stew. Both are your typical Sichuan dishes as you know. Both were authentic and super flavorful. I will try other dishes next time such as their lamb and pork belly dishes. Even the tea served was very good. Service is good as well. There is plenty of free parking in the strip mall.

The Best Sichuan Cuisine I’ve Ever Had! The free-range chicken and yam soup was incredibly fresh and flavorful — light yet deeply nourishing. The douban fish was tender and delicate, perfectly infused with rich, savory bean paste without overpowering the natural taste of the fish. Every dish captured the authentic essence of Sichuan cuisine. Bold, balanced, and beautifully prepared. I would come back in a heartbeat!

Plenty of parking, nice and clean, and good service. The cold spicy chicken is very good. The sauce is slightly sweet and salty, and it's got quite a kick for spiciness. The chicken is not tender but also not dry. It's got. Firmness to it. It's very good for its price of $11. The toothpick lamb kind of has a bold, bitter flavor to it that I'm not quite used to. The pieces of lamb are crispy, but it's kind of more cooked than I expected, as it's slightly dry inside instead of juicy. I like the little toothpicks in the pieces. The portion is very large to share. I'm interested in trying the cumin lamb next time.

This is a hidden gem for great Sichuan food. I went with my family, all five of us vegetarian and some on a special keto diet. On a Friday night, we got parking very easily in the complex and we were seated with no wait. The place was very clean and spacious. The round tables are big to accommodate many dishes for a family style dining experience. We tried mapo tofu, braised tofu, veggies dry pot, dan dan noodles and vegetarian stir fried noodles. My niece didn't wanna have anything spicy and she enjoyed the stir fried noodles. The restaurant managed the spiciness of all the dishes according to our order. My husband and brother like the numbing flavor and the restaurant amped up the flavor in mapo tofu and dry pot. It was very satisfying food for them. I am a big fan of dry dan dan noodles. What I got over here was good. I like my noodles quite dry, over here they were a bit liquid. Still a good place to go if I get craving for Dan Dan. They had very good customer service and the food arrived within 10 minutes of our order. This is going to be my go-to place for Sichuan cravings.

No reservation needed. Items are served family style. I love spicy food, the spice level of the dishes are perfect! I feel my sinuses clearing after a good meal here. The numbing spice level is great too. I always order the toothpick lamb when I come here. No bad dishes yet.

I love Ruiji Sichuan Chinese restaurant, their menu has quite the variety and many delicious foods even if you don't like spice which I think is their main personality. I always get their Sichuan popcorn chicken that leaves a numbing feeling after eating a few, but if you can handle spice you'll keep on eating it anyways, but if you can't handle spice the sesame chicken is a tangy and sweet option (reminds me of sweet and sour pork but chicken). I also love their sticky rice in brown sugar (it's heavy, sweet, and fluffy when warm but has more of a mochi texture if you have it for a later for takeout however it's delicious in anyway!) Or if you prefer something light, cold, and refreshing the cold pudding in brown sugar (Allergy: Peanuts 🥜) is also amazing, maybe a slight acquired taste though. I also reserved a private room this round which you need a minimum of $200 bill, we were a bit short (11 invited but only 7 could make it) but the staff warned us and were okay about it this time around. Ruiji has the one of the most authentic Chinese food I've ever ate, and if you're planning for a private room meal with spicy crab and lobster you would need to make reservations for the room and that seafood. I've also went with my group of National Chinese Honors Society members and tried their mapo tofu(Has their signature Sichuan spice, really good!) and their sweet and sour fish (If you're a fan of fish and feel adventurous you must try this sweet and tangy fried fish dish, their presentation is one of a kind!) Overall, if Google gave prominent reviewers one six star review for their favorite restaurant (GOOGLE THIS IS AN IDEA!), this would be the restaurant I would give that to!

Always a banger. Love the toothpick lamb, spicy pork ribs and string beans. Everything is delicious. Be careful with the beef noodle soup, it's very spicy! Great for leftovers if you buy too much but want to try different dishes. They even pack the leftovers for you! Great for big groups.

THIS IS THE BEST SICHUAN CUISINE RESTAURANT EVER!!!! We love Malatang so obviously we fell in love with Sichuan cuisine. There are a couple of Sichuan restaurants around the town that are quite famous. BUT we found this gem just yesterday and COULD NOT BELIEVE WE DID NOT TRY EARLIER! You can tell that this place is good just by looking at who are eating in this joint: old Chinese folks. When your old fams of your food origin is eating your food like it’s nothing, you KNOW it’s good hahaha yes, not a pretty photos but we could not wait to try and DID NOT DISAPPOINT!!!

Recomiendo mucho este restaurante. La comida es muy buena y los ingredientes tienen un sabor muy fresco. Los camareros fueron muy amables. Hay muchas opciones de comida y todas las que probé eran muy sabrosas. En general, tuve una gran experiencia y volvería.

I have been coming to this restaurant for about year now, I always had wonderful experiences here. The service at this Sichuan restaurant is absolutely top-notch! The staff is warm, attentive, and always ready with a smile, making the dining experience feel incredibly welcoming. From helpful recommendations when ordering to thoughtful care during the meal, everything reflects their professionalism. As someone come from Sichuan myself, I can say that the food is so amazing, the only authentic Sichuan cuisine I will go to .

Atmosphere - Clean, lots of indoor seating. No wait on a Sunday at noon Customer service - Fast, friendly service Food - We ordered the knife cut beef noodle soup, wontons in chili oil, Sichuan duck glazed with brown sugar sauce, fried sticky rice cake with brown sugar, special braised pork bellies. Taste - numbing and spicy chilis were a unique experience. Authentic Sichuan cuisine. We ordered mild spice level which was perfect for our palate.

Happy CNY! Year of the Snake! let me start by saying.. Happy Lunar New Year! Wishing you and your family health, wealth, and endless happiness!!!! we had a small celebration at my parents with family and friends my mom was already making a few items and i wanted to order a few more plates. i decided to order from ruiji sichuan cuisine this year i figured it was going to be busy around dinner. so i called and placed an order for pick up at 530pm. we had told everyone at the house, dinner would be ready at 6ish.. my mom and i left and arrived at ruiji around 533pm. a handful of tables were occupied, as we waited, more parties trickled in there was also a good amt of people coming in for pick up idk but it seemed understaffed? only one guy working the floor and another lady in the prep area, bringing food out and packing to go orders we waited for almost 30m for our order i dont think it was cooked and prepped until we got there anyhoo, i ordered: wontons in chili oil $11.99 sesame balls (10) $9.99 mapo tofu (mild) $13.99 sichuan popcorn chicken $20.99 sichuan duck glazed in brown sugar sauce $28.99 so you can place your order online, but i noticed the prices are different, it was almost a $20 difference and it was not from ordering via a third party anyhoo, the food was amazing! so delicious. the spice level was perfect, the sichuan popcorn chicken def was SPICY!! that creep type of spice, but a good spicy.. my mom loved the duck, a bit pricey for only half but its CNY! besides waiting for 30+mins, the food was very very savory! def want to dine in next time parking: plenty of parking

Honestly.... Fantastic food. Great spot for an authentic meal!! My go to chinese spot

One of the top Szechuan food spots in Torrance. Authentic and the portions are usually worth the price. Parking is easy and service isn't bad. We love getting the whole fish, intestine,, cumin lamb, and the green chili chicken.

One of my favorite restaurants. If you like spicy food you have to come here. Their mabo tofu and chili oil wontons are amazinggggg. I want to try more dishes but it's so much food for one person and I always need to order those two dishes lol. Also not a lot of people like spicy food . They do have not spicy dishes as well. Def a place to bring 4-5 people so you have all sample a few dishes. The place is clean and usually not too packed besides during dinner time.

Thee best Chinese food around! Very nice atmosphere and staff is nice. I highly recommend Ruiji Sichuan Cuisine.

We came here with another couple for lunch on Saturday. There's plenty of parking in the plaza and when we entered the restaurant, there were only a few other tables occupied. We were skeptical at first since there aren't too many good Chinese restaurants in the area but, boy, were we in for a surprise! The inside was clean and spacious, pretty much one big room with a mix of rectangular and circular tables. So we ordered the garlic wonton (so good and garlic-y), I feel like it's on part with din tai fung but cheaper. We also got the spicy fish fillet and tofu stew, twice cooked pork belly, eggplant in garlic sauce, and sautéed pea sprouts. Everything was great and we were quite impressed. The tea tastes like a roasted barley tea, and it had a unique yellow color. The menu is quite extensive and we can't wait to try new things the next time we come!

Real Szechuan numbing spice! I've had numbing spiced dishes before but this place really took it up to a whole new level for me. The dishes really burned me good so that my tongue and mouth were full on tingling. I appreciate how they give you a complimentary fresh watermelon and jelly soup here to make it easier for those of us who aren't used to the intensity of these spices. I ordered beef noodle soup with handmade noodles, steamed pork buns (not spicy), and the dan dan noodles. The dan dan was my favorite of the bunch and felt like it was something you'd make at home in a good way. The beef soup noodles were kind of on the soggy side--perhaps over boiled/cooked or leftover. The dining room is huge and beautiful. Definitely would recommend for those who want to try out spicy Sichuan cuisine especially its famous numbing spice.

If you are looking for a legit Sichuan restaurant in the South Bay, this is it! It's quite spacious inside and even some rooms for private party. Their service is usually very quick. Their food -- yes if you have never tried the toothpick lamb, you need to come here today! So tasty!!! We have tried many dishes in the menu. All of them that we tried are very tasty. Took my work colleagues here couple of times. They don't mind the drive even though it's 30 minutes from work for a lunch!!!

Tried Ruiji Sichuan Cuisine for the first time and was blown away! The restaurant was large, clean, and beautiful. I visited on a weekday for dinner and there was plenty of seating open. Absolutely LOVED their duck and mapo tofu and highly recommend both! I'd definitely come back to order both of these again. They also came with rice. The service was also wonderful, very kind and the servers came to refill our water and check in on us. Amazing spot for authentic Sichuan flavors. Can't wait to come back soon!

I've been coming to Ruiji with my family ever since it opened for some quality Sichuan food. I recently brought some coworkers who wanted to try authentic Chinese food, and they were extremely impressed. I kept getting compliments on my restaurant choice even weeks later! We had to order some dishes for the people that couldn't handle spicy, but for those that did, they loved the mung bean jelly and mapo tofu. Those are my personal favs as well. I know I'll be back soon with my mom when we're craving spicy.

A friend invited us to dinner and suggested this restaurant. It was our first time here and the pictures and reviews posted on Yelp were promising. When we arrived for dinner, the restaurant was about a third full and we were seated right away. I was impressed with the bright white plates and tea cups at our table. We ordered hot and sour soup, pork with garlic sauce, dan dan noodles, and their duck with brown sugar glaze. The soup was served in a huge bowl and we had more than enough for the three of us. For me, I've had better but my husband enjoyed it. On the other hand, I liked the dan dan noodles and my husband said he could pass on them next time. We all liked the duck with the brown sugar glaze. It was a half duck, and was moist and flavorful. It had an addicting salty sweet flavor. The pork with garlic sauce was very good, and I'd get that again. For dessert, we ordered the sticky rice with brown sugar. It was slices of sticky rice that were pan fried, topped with brown sugar and a sweet syrup. It was delicious and we all enjoyed it. I'd go back for that again! I wasn't crazy about the complimentary tea, which didn't have any flavor and was lukewarm in the pot. It may have tasted better hot. There were a lot of items on their menu that I'd like to try, so I'll definitely return agai

I thoroughly enjoyed my meal here. I love Chinese food and Szechuan cuisine tends to be my favorite within this vast category. The service was attentive and the dishes were served right on time. Upon arrival, the waiter provided hot tea to complement the meal along with a heaping portion of white rice. Every dish here was a hit. Our group ordered the shredded pork, mapo tofu, seasoned cucumbers, sautéed bok choy, spicy wontons, kung pao chicken and free watermelon jelly dessert. The prices were reasonable and I would not hesitate to give this restaurant another visit to explore their other offerings.

I love Ruiji Sichuan Chinese restaurant, their menu has quite the variety and many delicious foods even if you don't like spice which I think is their main personality. I always get their Sichuan popcorn chicken that leaves a numbing feeling after eating a few, but if you can handle spice you'll keep on eating it anyways, but if you can't handle spice the sesame chicken is a tangy and sweet option (reminds me of sweet and sour pork but chicken). I also love their sticky rice in brown sugar (it's heavy, sweet, and fluffy when warm but has more of a mochi texture if you have it for a later for takeout however it's delicious in anyway!) Or if you prefer something light, cold, and refreshing the cold pudding in brown sugar (Allergy: Peanuts ) is also amazing, maybe a slight acquired taste though. I also reserved a private room this round which you need a minimum of $200 bill, we were a bit short (11 invited but only 7 could make it) but the staff warned us and were okay about it this time around. Ruiji has the one of the most authentic Chinese food I've ever ate, and if you're planning for a private room meal with spicy crab and lobster you would need to make reservations for the room and that seafood. I've also went with my group of National Chinese Honors Society members and tried their mapo tofu(Has their signature Sichuan spice, really good!) and their sweet and sour fish (If you're a fan of fish and feel adventurous you must try this sweet and tangy fried fish dish, their presentation is one of a kind!) Overall, if Google gave prominent reviewers one six star review for their favorite restaurant (GOOGLE THIS IS AN IDEA!), this would be the restaurant I would give that to!

This place is delicious! It's as authentic as sichuan food can get. I always get the 回锅肉, and 鱼香肉丝. Both pork dishes but the food is spot on as the ones I got in China. I got it to go so I don't know how good the service is but it looks like it's been remodeled since Covid. The store looks clean and refreshed for sure.

Went here after having some really good Szechuan food in Tokyo earlier this year and was looking to find something with a similar authenticity. Everything we tried was really good. I forgot to get a picture of the Mongolian beef, but it was delicious very tender and had a hint of sweetness that reminded me of maple, but not in an overpowering way just kind of a background hint of it. The water spinach was different from the typical spinach I'm used to but in a good way, it was a heartier variety and had these crunchy stems that were a really pleasing texture and the whole chunks of garlic really put it over the top. The dumpy in chili oil are way bigger than the typical dumpling that I'm used to seeing and even though it's in the appetizer section of the menu, could have been a meal in and of itself. All the dishes were very good how the standout of the meal definitely had to be the breaded deep fried ribs. The flavor of these are just outstanding. Spicy with the numbness that comes from Szechuan peppercorns with bigs hunks of garlic. They do not scrimp on the seasoning. These are addictive. Little tiny ribs that you eat off the bone. I could put these out as a snack at party and they'd literally be gone, can't eat just one . The restaurant itself is very nice and has an upscale yet comfortable for the family vibe. The service wasn't bad per se but you get the feeling that there are regulars here who get a lot more attention than others and we had to try to get the attention of the staff if we needed anything. They didn't really check in with us. Not enough to keep me from going back. I'd like to try the Dan Dan noodles next time.

WHOA! Decided to order in for Valentine's Day instead of going out to our usual (din tai fung) and honestly this was even better. The Szechuan popcorn chicken was incredible. The spicy dumplings were perfect. Chicken friend rice, broccoli, everything was absolutely perfect. This is definitely our new favorite.

The food was delicious. However, the service was horrible. Didn't get water until the end of our meal because they forgot to give it to us. The waiter discouraged me from ordering what I wanted. Apparently, the pork buns took too long to make and by the time we got them we would have eaten them for dessert. So, he didn't add them to our order. There were only two men taking orders, seating, serving and cleaning. We went there because it got a good review on TikTok. I'm sure things have changed since that TikTok. Judge for yourself. Like I said, the food is delicious.

Food was ok The server did say the original chef who was there for like 7 years was no longer there disappointing Service was still great Inside was quite big Ambiance was simple like a traditional Chinese restaurant

We frequently go to Ruiji! Amazing food and service!! Our favorite dish is the toothpick Lamb!! Amazing! My friends turned me onto this years ago telling me it was the most authentic Sichuan they have had outside of China!! Truly amazing not just the food but the service as well!!

Got takeout the toothpick lamb the walnut shrimp the Bok Choy eggplant fish in chili oil and wontons were all amazing. Packaged nicely no spills. Great for heat up the next day too!

Great food both spicy and regular Sichuan food , nice place to dine in as well . Service was super fast.

We only come here for just this....QUALITY OF Toothpick lamb is NOT good anymore. Now, it's toothpick with a lot of chili peppers and just a few lamb meat and more lamb fat on skewers. THEY SHOULD NOW NAME IT CHILI SKEWERS. Service is still good and ambiance to be fair. NOT coming back anymore....

Used to eat here a lot but was very disappointed this time. Food portions were half of what they used to be. Yet prices are doubled of what it used to be. The taste is also not as good as before. A little too oily and salty. Two male servers are very nice, the female manager is not very friendly.

This is a hidden gem for great Sichuan food. I went with my family, all five of us vegetarian and some on a special keto diet. On a Friday night, we got parking very easily in the complex and we were seated with no wait. The place was very clean and spacious. The round tables are big to accommodate many dishes for a family style dining experience. We tried mapo tofu, braised tofu, veggies dry pot, dan dan noodles and vegetarian stir fried noodles. My niece didn't wanna have anything spicy and she enjoyed the stir fried noodles. The restaurant managed the spiciness of all the dishes according to our order. My husband and brother like the numbing flavor and the restaurant amped up the flavor in mapo tofu and dry pot. It was very satisfying food for them. I am a big fan of dry dan dan noodles. What I got over here was good. I like my noodles quite dry, over here they were a bit liquid. Still a good place to go if I get craving for Dan Dan. They had very good customer service and the food arrived within 10 minutes of our order. This is going to be my go-to place for Sichuan cravings.

We have been here twice already. Really good, tasty flavors...we had the seafood soup, sweet and sour fish, braised tendon, water spinach, duck and fried rice. Love the simple, clean ambiance...

My first try at this place. The food i ordered was very very salty. Restaurants usually make their dishes salty to improve taste but this one was overly salty. Don't know if it's the soy sauce or other seasoning but it was way too salty.

Hear me out- This is what you need to order... Thousand Toothpick Lamb Scallops and Broccoli The WHOLE fish that is Bathe/Drenched in the spicy sauce Honey Walnut Shrimp add a beer and its the perfect dinner! The staff is friendly and the food is soooo delicious!

The food here was delicious! Ordered the beef knife cut noodles soup, Braised pork belly and onion pancake. You get plenty of food to share. The pancake was nice and crispy on the outside. Porkbelly was well seasoned and tender. The soup was flavorful and noodles were cooked to perfection. The staff was very attentive and kind. The staff all wear masks and they clean tables as soon as customers have left.

Food was quite good. Service equally positive. Most dishes a little on spicy side but great if you favor that. Will go back!

Overall this place is not bad for a Chinese restaurant in the South Bay. Got the following items Spicy beef noodle: 3.5 Ma Siu Wong: 2.5 Cumin lamb: 3 Spicy eggplant: 3.25 Onion pancake: 3 Dry pot: 3.25 Might come back and try other dishes in the future. Service was good and quick.

Parking in the front lot Takes credit card Excellent clean venue and great service. Wonton chili oil- wontons made well. The Chili oil didn't have any Szechuan peppers so disappointing. Dan Dan mian- has peppercorn oil. The noodles are soft. It's a small peppercorn. Lamb cumin- well cooked. Enough cumin flavor. Not much Szechuan pepper. I would like more Szechuan pepper.

We ordered a quick takeout. Dumplings. Spicy chicken. Green beans. All delicious but dumplings were the best. Wish they had bbq pork and egg rolls but most of the dishes are extremely authentic sichuan cuisine.

I love Sichuan food and this place really hits the spot! The good Sichuan spice is present in the dishes. Love the flavors! I have to come back sooner!

Amazing pure delicious goodness. Found this on Yelp in the area search and could not of been happier. Food is amazing and the staff are friendly. The place was clean and felt comfortable. I WILL stop here again when I'm in area.

I received a message from the owner after our unsatisfactory experience, and she offered to re-make and deliver the order tonight. She delivered it personally, was very gracious, and the food was piping hot, fragrant and expertly prepared-- Really this is the best Chinese food ever! I am so impressed at her personal attention to our concerns, and we will definitely return Ruiji to the top of our favorite restaurants!

I've been on a sichuan food crave and so glad I found this place! The interior is spacious and clean, was very delighted by the table setting. Ordered the staple boiled fish in chili oil which hit the spot. Perfect amount of numbing spice. Also loved the pea sprout dish. Didn't dine at a crowded time though but service was overall good. This will be my go to Sichuan place in the area.

Probably the worst sichuan food we've ever had. We have our staples and have had the same items at several different restaurants and this has to be the worst we've had. We got the water boiled fish and the pork and dried tofu. Both came out really bland, far more oily than I'm used to, and the fish was extremely mushy/overcooked and extremely fishy tasting. Overall just a bad experience and won't be back. Maybe the other items they have are good, but these were not at all.

If you're looking for that Numb spicy goodness look no further! We enjoyed all our dishes but I dream of their woodear mushrooms!

I thoroughly enjoyed the food and ambience here. Very surprised it wasn't packed on a Friday night as all the dishes were delicious! It does have a kick to it so be prepared. I highly recommend the toothpick lamb.. it's spicy yet had a little sweet in it. The dry pot has a good assortment of meat and veggies. Overall, Everything is very well seasoned; I will definitely be coming back here to try the other dishes!

Do not come, order or eat in this restaurant, just ordered 2 items: Seafood Soup & Shrimp Fried Rice. Ingredients of the seafood soup are all minced up you won't recognize whatever is on the soup, it's like all smitterens. The Shrimp fried rice is really bad, there's 5 tiny tiny shrimp in the there, what I'm trying to say is jack up the price a little bit up customers understand, to make the menu taste better. This restaurant cannot even afford to add soy sauce on the Shrimp fried rice, no taste at all. Waste of money $ to eat or order here. My husband paid $30.+ for this 2 items. If I can rate this restaurant a zero I would have done it.

Great Sichuan food. A lot of flavor and everything was delicious. We've eaten here several times both dine end and take out. The food was still as good when you take out. The tilapia with the bean paste sauce is a must retry. A lot of dishes have chili oil but they are not spicy at all. Service was good as well.

Was in the mood for some string beans and spicy wontons but didnt want to go to din tai fung. ruiji has been on my bookmark list for a while so I decided to check it out! I did a to go order for lunch. Plenty of parking in the plaza as it doesn't get too packed. The restaraunt is really spacious and seems good for big groups! I got the string beans, dan dan noodles and spicy wontons and it totally hit the spot! My mom (who is a bit picky) really enjoyed the food as well. Def want to come back to try other things on the menu!

Just love this place. The highest compliment I can pay it is that we lived in China for 7 years and I still go back several times a year. This is a close as it gets for LA. It's legit.

This really is the best szechuan food in the south bay. Short of going to the 626, you will not find better toothpick lamb in Southern California. All of the soups, vegetables, mapo tofu have been incredible. The service is also very pleasant and attentive. I find myself craving the unique numbing spice (mala) and flavors that this restaurant offers, so much so that I have been back 5+ times already. You won't regret trying this place, especially if you have not tried szechuan food!

Tried this place for the first time tonight. My fiancé placed an order online and we drove down from North Redondo to pick up the food. As we started eating, we realized we were missing our orange chicken. We called the restaurant for a resolution and were offered a free entree during our next visit but ultimately decided we wanted the chicken so the manager drove all the way to our home to drop it off (and also dropped up some yummy dessert!). The food was delicious and are wowed by the service. Definitely coming back!

So delicious! Great experience. Unique Szechuan Chinese food. Delivery is an option too