Chengdu Taste
About
Chengdu Taste is a Michelin-starred, Sichuan-inspired restaurant that is sure to satisfy anyone looking for an authentic Chinese meal. Renowned for its unapologetically spicy and tongue-numbing dishes, this establishment conjures the real Sichuan dining experience.
The acclaimed eatery—which started in Alhambra in 2013 and is now a chain throughout the US—has received numerous accolades and praise. “Chengdu Taste is the Best Sichuan Restaurant in America” declared the title of a 2019 piece by J. Kenji López-Alt for Serious Eats. “In an area known for having some of the best Asian restaurants in the country, Chengdu Taste is royalty,” Brant Cox wrote in a 2022 article for The Infatuation.
Hot, mouthwatering dishes seasoned with the trademark mala and other Sichuan spices dominate the menu, but there are also a plethora of options for those who prefer milder foods. Dishes like toothpick lamb with cumin, dan dan noodles, and the couple’s sliced beef (fuqi feipian) may not set your taste buds on fire, but the symphony of flavors produced is no less refined or enjoyable than the spicier options.
Operating daily for both lunch and dinner, Chengdu Taste beckons enthusiasts of Chinese cuisine to indulge any day of the week. Savor the exquisite flavors without the wait by planning your visit outside peak meal times—otherwise, be prepared to wait (queuing in line is worth it, trust us). Visit our latest Restaurant of the Week to experience what all the fuss is about!
Recommend Items
Couple’s Sliced Beef in Chili Sauce
Fuqi feipian, or “couple’s beef,” is a Sichuan classic. Thin slices of beef are served cold with chili oil and aromatic spices.
Dan Dan Noodles
At only $6 and packed with hearty noodles and toppings, this is a great go-to meal when you’re on a budget or looking for something on the milder side.
Sichuan-Style Mung Bean Jelly With Chili Sauce
Cold appetizers are a Sichuan classic. This light meal contains mung bean noodles, chilies, fried peanuts, sesame seeds, black vinegar, and a fermented bean sauce.
Mapo Tofu
A traditional spicy dish made with cubes of tofu and ground meat in an oily fermented chili sauce flavored with Sichuan pepper. Hot, spicy, and absolutely out of this world.
Contact
(626) 588-2284