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The service was exceptional! The server was friendly and provided a menu filled with plenty of pictures. I ordered a seafood mala bang that had just the right a... read more The service was exceptional! The server was friendly and provided a menu filled with plenty of pictures. I ordered a seafood mala bang that had just the right amount of spice—moderately spicy, which was perfect for me. I usually enjoy spicy food, and I think their spice scale is fair (unlike some Thai restaurants where you order a mild dish and suddenly feel like a dragon breathing fire!). The dumpling appetizer was also very tasty. I rated this place four stars because I felt that the food wasn't completely authentic. I traveled all the way from San Diego, as this restaurant was advertised as an authentic Szechuan spot. It would be helpful if the menu specified which dishes are particularly *authentic*.

A hidden gem inside an unusual food court entrance. My family and I were a bit skeptical entering the restaurant as it is found at the bottom of a dark staircas... read more A hidden gem inside an unusual food court entrance. My family and I were a bit skeptical entering the restaurant as it is found at the bottom of a dark staircase in a sort of food court entrance. But surprisingly, it opens up into a spacious, bright, and clean restaurant (which is a nice find since most restaurants are small and cramped in the area). If you’re just curious, definitely try their weekday lunch special. 3x smaller-sized entrees to try out their menu and we were not disappointed with any of the dishes. Also, give their dumplings a try (we order it every time we visit). It’s a sort of soup dumpling that sits in a lot of sesame oil, but it is somehow not overpowered by it and rather tasty.