Picky Hunan
About
Picky Hunan brings the bold, rustic flavors of China’s Hunan Province to Alhambra with a menu including fresh chiles, smoked ingredients, and the intense wok-fired cooking that defines the region. Hunan cooking emphasizes the bright heat of fresh peppers, savory aromatics, and deeply developed flavors. Since opening on Valley Boulevard, the restaurant has quickly gained recognition for serving authentic regional specialties.
Each dish highlights Hunan’s straightforward approach to seasoning, where fresh ingredients and skillful stir-frying create bold flavors without masking the main ingredient. Signature specialties like chopped chili fish head, Hunan stir-fried beef, and smoked dishes have earned consistent praise from diners familiar with the cuisine, while the restaurant’s traditional décor reflects the food’s regional roots.
Picky Hunan
1308 E Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91801
Monday-Sunday 11:00AM-9:30PM
Recommended Items
Signature Chopped Chili Fish Head
A whole fish head is steamed beneath a generous layer of chopped fresh chiles, allowing the natural sweetness of the fish to absorb the vibrant heat and fragrance of the peppers.
Hunan Stir-Fried Beef
Thin slices of beef are quickly stir-fried over high heat with fresh green and red chiles, creating a smoky wok aroma and the bright, clean spice that defines one of Hunan cuisine’s signature dishes.