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William Smith 3 months ago

This place is a hidden gem! All our food arrived in less than 10 minutes, and it was authentic Hunan cuisine — better than many places in China. We got the mashed eggplant and pork stomach chicken soup, which exceeded all our expectations. This place is a must try!

Mich X 5 months ago

I ordered takeout. The food wasn't bad, though it certainly could have been better. The Spicy Chicken Gizzards, were underwhelming; the flavor felt rather home-style—lacking that distinctive, wok-seared aroma characteristic of authentic Hunan cuisine. Others all good.

Sina Ejlali 5 months ago

I visited this Chinese restaurant around 5 p.m., and it was packed with happy locals, which is always a great sign. The green beans were absolutely fantastic, and the dishes were beautifully presented, even served with a bit of flair and flame. The food overall was very good, but for me, it was extremely spicy, almost overwhelmingly so. If you enjoy bold flavors and don’t mind serious heat, you’ll probably love it. The only reason I’m giving 4 instead of 5 stars is the lack of options for lower spice levels. That said, the service was excellent. The staff was very accommodating to non-Asian customers, offering forks instead of chopsticks and taking the time to explain the dishes and how to order. Overall, a great experience, just be ready for the spice.

Luke Qian 5 months ago

This Hunan-style restaurant specializes in regional dishes not often found elsewhere. We ordered two: stir-fried pork kidney with yellow larynx, and fish soup with pickled vegetables. The stir-fry was the stronger of the two. The kidney and larynx were sliced thin, well seasoned and cooked just enough to retain a pleasing crunch. The fish soup was less successful. The fish had been coated in too much starch, dulling the texture one hopes for in freshly sliced fillets. We stopped in only briefly during a road trip, but the menu suggests deeper rewards, with harder-to-find dishes like yellow eel that make the place worth a return.

Emily Jiang 6 months ago

Craving some authentic Chinese food during my SD trip yesterday and stumbled upon this place. So glad we did! The food is the real deal, Hunan cuisine. We got the spicy grilled fish, century egg eggplant, and the bullfrog. Every dish hit the spot and tastes just like home. Also shoutout to our server who was sweet and helped us figure out the spice levels and portions since it was our first time. Great service, amazing flavors. Highly recommend!