Sichuan Impression
Sichuan restaurant · Alhambra ·
Modern Sichuan space with exposed brick, art, ornate ceilings
Modern Sichuan space with exposed brick, art, ornate ceilings
"One of our all-time favorite restaurants in the San Gabriel Valley, Sichuan Impression is now offering all of their fantastically spicy (and not-so-spicy, if you’re not a fan of mouth-numbing Sichuan peppercorn) food to-go. You’ll find all of the bold flavors of the southwestern Chinese province in their dishes, like toothpick lamb skewers with dried chili and scallions, boiled fish with rattan pepper, or tender tea-smoked pork ribs. Call (626) 283-4622 to place an order. Their West LA location is also available for takeout and delivery - call (310) 444-7171." - kat hong
"Long hailed as one of the top tables in the area, this Sichuan stalwart is settling into its new home just two miles away from its previous address in Alhambra. All of the usual hits are still in play—tea-smoked duck, big mouth ginger frog, mapo tofu—and the kitchen is still armed with its usual scarlet-red numbing oils and fiery, chopped chilis. One recent highlight was a cauldron of fish and rattan pepper boiled in a thrillingly complex broth rippling with numbing, spicy tones. A private room will serve large parties particularly well. All to say, the airy space, with its big windows and bright lights, is a welcome change that has not come at the expense of the cooking. The restaurant has additional locations in Tustin and West Los Angeles." - Michelin Inspector
"Sichuan Impression in Alhambra is offering a family-style set $72 menu for Dine LA. The menu comes with a choice of dishes like kung pao chicken, fried rice, lamb skewers, and tea-smoked pork ribs. The menu is meant to feed three to four people." - Rebecca Roland
"Though Sichuan Impression now has locations from Tustin to West LA, a visit to its original Alhambra space is a required pilgrimage. The warm, homey dining room has big tables and long wooden benches—making it a great spot for a communal dinner with family—and the Sichuan food is still among the best in the city. We love the meaty, succulent tea-smoked ribs, sinus-clearing mapo tofu, and cumin-laced toothpick lamb—a great dish for said communal dining. Also, don’t overlook the kung pao chicken: it’s sweet, not too salty, and will vanish within seconds of hitting the table." - brant cox, sylvio martins
"The Deal: A four-course family-style meal (lunch or dinner) that feeds three to four people for $69 Why We Like It: The Alhambra branch of Sichuan Impression, one of the best Sichuan spots in LA, has brought back what we think is one of the best Dine LA deals out there: $69 total for a five-course feast that feeds three to four people and is available all day. Options include dishes like spicy wontons, tingly cold noodles, lamb skewers, and boiled fish with peppers, plus rice. " - brant cox, garrett snyder, sylvio martins, nikko duren
