Nice local spot in Palo Alto! Came here after work because a friend recommended it—she used to pick up takeout here all the time. Must-try: • Pan-fried lotus root with shrimp paste—crispy outside, juicy inside • Soy sauce chicken & roast duck—super tender • Black pepper beef with Japanese tofu—flavorful and perfect with veggies • Vermicelli pot—tastes like stir-fried noodles with fish roe and egg, very unique! Portions are big, prices are great for the area (~$20 for beef), and the staff is super friendly. Street or back parking available.

We live quite close to them and been seeing tons of people coming. I bought a wanton soup take out just once and not a fan… but then I am really curios to try my 3 traditional Chinese food probably it would be a different experience. I am glad I did and it’s like the kind of food I grew up with back home so delicious and flavorful. The service not that good but I am a person who focus more on the product. Oh wow I know why this place is so popular and the prices so affordable. I only experienced these kind of delicious food in upscale Chinese restaurant. The temperature, portion, presentation overall excellent. It’s just delicious and flavorful food… I ate a lot and now we don’t need to go to San Francisco to have these experiences… they right here in our neighborhood. We had regular fried chicken, broccoli beef and beef chowfun…

Amazing food! I love Sichuan food and this place is one of my favorites. The Manchurian chicken is a must, and the sautéed cabbage and string beans are delicious as well.

I am truly perplexed on why this business is a sub 4 star. It can't possibly be the food - the sichuan flavors are definitely there in the dishes. Is it the service? Can't be...the owners are extremely kind and welcoming! Is it the decor? Probably, it's old and run down but you're most likely to find the best authentic chinese food at hole in the walls (in most cases, I've had 10/10 at yang kee dumpling which was a spotless new restaurant). I truly believe this restaurant is worth trying especially if you live in the area. I got: Boiled fish filet: 4.5/5 pretty damn good! the fish was extremely tender. my only gripe is it could have been spicier but I have a crazy high tolerance. Dry sauteed string beans: 4/5 nothing crazy but good and tender I will be back to try more dishes, but the 3.7 stars is definitely selling this place short. At least 4.5/5 for me.