Sichuan Impression
Sichuan restaurant · Westwood
11057 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Highlights
Sichuan classics like mapo tofu, tea-smoked ribs, and toothpick lamb
Sichuan classics like mapo tofu, tea-smoked ribs, and toothpick lamb
"Located on the second story of a West LA strip mall, Sichuan Impression has a massive dining room than can accommodate a group of just about any size. But the real reason you need to come here is because this San Gabriel Valley original serves the best Chinese food on the Westside, period. Whether it’s the sinuses-clearing mapo tofu, the crowd-pleasing spicy wontons, or the tea-smoked pork ribs that’ll ruin all other ribs for you, this is food that brings people together, because even when the conversation starts to lull, you can always talk about how good the food tastes." - brant cox
"For the best Sichuan food in Los Angeles proper, the West LA outpost of this SGV landmark can't be beaten. They serve all the hits from the original location in Alhambra, including the tender tea-smoked pork ribs and boiled fish filet with rattan pepper (the version with pickled vegetables is a strong contender for those who prefer less spice). We love taking friends here who rarely venture east of Sepulvera here to blow their minds, plus the large space is a great Westside option for gathering a big group for a feast. Bonus: this location also has beer and wine." - sylvio martins, brant cox, garrett snyder, cathy park
"Known for its Sichuan cuisine, favored by Hadley Tomicki." - Eater Staff
"Sichuan Impression is one of the best restaurants in the San Gabriel Valley, so when they opened a new location on the southern edge of Westwood in 2018, our excitement was palpable. Update: It’s even better than the original in Alhambra. The menu is full of fragrant, intensely-flavored dishes that stay on your lips for days (the tea-rubbed ribs and mapo tofu are must-orders) and the sprawling, second-story dining room is perfect for large groups of friends. When the menu is as stacked as it is at Sichuan Impression, you’re going to need all the help you can get." - nikko duren, brant cox
"54 degrees might seem like a heat wave to your Midwest friends, but it’s pouring rain outside and you’re currently huddled under three layers of blankets. You need Sichuan Impression. The SGV classic recently opened up a third location in West LA with food that’s just as good (and spicy) as the original in Alhambra. Our favorites are the tea-smoked ribs, the mapo tofu, and the lamb on toothpicks, and since the space is huge and ideal for all of your friends to join, we advise you to order all of those dishes. " - Brant Cox
