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Where's the best Sichuan food in SGV?

Real mala. Numbing, spicy, and not toned down.

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The short answer

Locals' current top pick for sichuan in SGV is Chongqing Special Noodle in San Gabriel, followed by Chengdu Taste in Alhambra and Sichuan Impression in Alhambra. Best is relative, so filter by price and vibe below, and vote for the pick you'd stand behind.

#1Chongqing Special NoodleSan Gabriel · Chinese · $$★ 4.4

"Chongqing Special Noodle in San Gabriel lives up to its name with a numbing, spicy sauce made from Sichuan peppercorns."

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#2Chengdu TasteAlhambra · Chinese · $$★ 4.3

"Chinese spot in Alhambra. Sichuan."

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#3Sichuan ImpressionAlhambra · Chinese · $$★ 4.3

Order: Stir-Fried Angus Beef with Scallions

"Sichuan cooking on Main Street in Alhambra, with a broad menu that makes it easy to build a meal to share."

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#4No. 1 Noodle HouseRowland Heights · Sichuan Chinese · $★ 4.3

Order: Dried Intestine Noodles

"A small, family-run Sichuan noodle shop in Rowland Heights with beef noodle soup, dan dan noodles, spicy wontons, and customizable heat levels."

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#5Szechuan DeliciousRosemead · Chinese · $$★ 4.2

"Chinese spot in Rosemead. Sichuan."

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#6Chengdu ImpressionArcadia · Chinese · $$★ 4.2

"Chinese spot in Arcadia. Sichuan."

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#7Fang's KitchenMonterey Park · Chinese · $$★ 3.9

Order: Bashu fish fillet in chili oil

"Fang's Kitchen appeared in SGV Eats gap sweep and has older Jonathan Gold-era signal for Sichuan dishes, but current operating status needs verification before publishing."

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#8MIANSan Gabriel · Chinese · $$★ 4.9

"Chinese spot in San Gabriel. Sichuan noodles."

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#9Mountain HouseMonterey Park · Rowland Heights · Chinese · $$$★ 4.5

"Chinese spot in Monterey Park. Sichuan."

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#10Shancheng LameiziSan Gabriel · Hot Pot · $$★ 4.1

"Hot Pot spot in San Gabriel. Sichuan hot pot."

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