Sichuan Impression 锦城里

Sichuan Impression is one of the most authentic Sichuan restaurants I’ve tried. The flavors are bold and well-balanced — perfectly numbing and spicy without being overwhelming. Every dish tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared, especially the classic Sichuan staples. The atmosphere is casual and comfortable, making it a great spot for both group dinners and casual meals. Service was efficient and friendly, and the food came out quickly even when it was busy. If you’re looking for real Sichuan flavors rather than Americanized versions, Sichuan Impression is definitely worth a visit. I’ll be coming back to try more dishes.

Came here to celebrate my best friend’s birthday — great choice! I’ve seen this place “Mu Jiang Zi” all over social media and finally tried it. We ordered a few new dishes, and everything was surprisingly good. The Matsusaka pork (snowflake pork neck) was super juicy and tender with a nice crispy bite. They even light it up with a small flame — very fun presentation! 🔥 Loved the plum-pickled cherry tomatoes, sweet and tangy, super refreshing. The braised duck was the highlight — crispy outside, tender and flavorful inside, and the portion was generous. Beef tongue stew was soft and tasty, just a bit small. The meat tofu soup had a rich mushroom broth, warm and comforting. The restaurant is founded by a team of Chengdu–Chongqing girls — many dishes are their own creations and even got a Michelin recommendation. Cozy space, clean, and beautifully plated food. Perfect for small celebrations or dinner with friends.

finally checked out Sichuan Impression, and it honestly lived up to the hype. If you’re into authentic heat that actually has depth (and isn't just "burn your mouth" spicy), this is the spot. What we ordered: • The Sea Bass: Probably the best thing we had. The fish was super flaky, and that soybean sauce is so savory I wanted to pour it over everything. • Tea-Smoked Duck: The skin was perfectly crispy. Definitely dip it in the dry chili powder on the side—it adds that signature numbing kick. • Eggplant with Charred Chili: This sounded simple but was a total sleeper hit. It’s cold, silky, and has a really unique smoky flavor. • Tofu & Greens Soup: We got this to cool down, and it was the perfect "reset" for the palate. The vibe is modern and clean, and the service was quick. It’s definitely a step up from your average Sichuan joint. I’ll be back for sure.

I love this restaurant, we ordered the duck, the toothpick lamb, fried intestines, the stir fried kidney, string beans and the pickled fish vermicelli soup. My favorite was the the intestine and the toothpick lamb. It’s a numbing kind of spicy and it’s like the perfect amount of spice. I highly recommend the string beans it’s not spicy but it helps cut the spice a little. The duck wasn’t too fatty and oily which I liked. Highly recommend this place I believe their Tustin location is Michelin rated so I like how this place also has great cocktails. The service was great and very attentive. The ambiance is nice and modern and clean.

The 11th Anniversary Set Menu at Sichuan Impression is absolutely amazing! It comes with five full dishes — from appetizers to mains — easily enough for three people. The Mushroom Chicken Soup and Rice is unbelievably flavorful, and the Boiled Fish with Rattan Pepper has huge, tender chunks of fish. Even the cold noodles, which looked ordinary, disappeared in seconds! They have several anniversary set options, and you can check out the menu that our server kindly showed us. We also tried a new dish — Flaming Pork Jowl. The waiter shaved the aromatic root and flambéed the pork right at the table — total fine dining vibes and full of emotional satisfaction! And of course, their famous Signature Tea Smoked Duck is still as delicious as ever. You really have to admire how consistent this classic Sichuan restaurant stays, even with such a big anniversary discount. The anniversary menu is available from Nov 1 to Nov 11, so LA foodies, hurry up before it’s gone!

We came here at around 3pm for a late late lunch. Some of the lunch menu were not available. But there were still plenty of dishes to choose from. As with typical Shichuan cuisine, the flavors were off the chart. We loved everything we ordered except for the spicy won ton. We felt the sauce was not really authentic. Although the dish was tasty, there is room to improve. Other than that, we thoroughly enjoyed the meal. We will come back for the full lunch menu next time we are in town.

Its michelin rated for a reason! This is actually my second time visiting Sichuan Impression (I visited the Pasadena location during dineLA), and it impressed me just like the first time. The interior is sleek and upscale, along with beautiful presentation of the food. I tried the flaming pork jowl and spicy wok fried crab this time and really enjoyed them (especially the pork jowl, perfect for videos). The cold noodles and sweet potato balls were sleeper hits and perfect to contrast the numbing spice. Wonderful service, perfect for gatherings.

This was such a good dinner spot for my friends and I because the private room felt so elegant & allowed us to really enjoy the dinner experience. Service was spectacular from start to finish. We got really insightful introductions to each course and fun tidbits about why they chose specific ingredients and cooking styles to give a modern and healthier twist while reintroducing tradition Chinese food. Must tries that I recommend would be the slow cooked beef tongue in scallions and saffrons, their signature pork jowl, tea smoked pork ribs, braised duck (succulent and juicy with crisped skin). Other stand outs for me would be the beef tongue & crab roe fried rice as well as the taro balls & salted egg fries. Def worth a try!