Ambience is very nice. Alot of seating for small and big groups. They have a private closed area for a larger group. Good Lighting. Service was great. Food was delicious. Fish was spicy and had a lot of vegetables and potato. Desserts were good as well.

If I'm going to be honest, unless you are a big fan of spicy this might not be the place for you. But I actually find this restaurant appealing for anyone who wants to take a jab at Sichuan cuisine or even start eating spicy food. It's nice to know that my parents and I can go to place and feel comfort and enjoy types of comfort food here. We've tried a good amount already spanning from the Sour Spicy Fish Filet soup to the Tea Smoke Spare Ribs. The amount of food is pretty decent for the price point as well as the modification (number of the items on the menu are actually quite salty) that can be done to most foods. Some cuisine is already prepared with a base sauce so be aware of that when ordering the dishes and soups. My family enjoys a few things at the very most when there: Hot water service (got old so I love hot beverage to clean out the heavy) Drinks are in a large glass mug, so definitely not something to finish along unless you're adventurous. Tea Smoked Rib, Tomato w/scrambled eggs, and their classic sichaun peppercorn sauce noodles. Oh yeah can't forget the Ox Tail soup. Overall I gotta say, a good place to end the evening and sometimes enough to take back home. So come on over, take an early seat and take in the flavors of southwestern China.

Great food; fast service. All the Sichuan favorites and more. There is a reason for the wait at busy times -- it's worth it when you finally sit down. But when there isn't a wait it's an amazingly fast experience. Newly renovated location is lovely and has private rooms.

This place is soooo good and dangerously addicting. I've been here many times and my favorite dishes are the boiled beef in chili sauce, smoked pig ear, spicy frog dry pot, boiled fish with rattan peppers, stir fried chili chicken. The chili sauce in the boiled beef is to die for and goes well with rice. The smoked pig ear has a fun chewy, yet slightly crunchy texture and has the perfect smokey flavor. The spicy frog and boiled fish are my absolute favorites. Trust me, I never thought I'd eat frog, but it's my go-to dish whenever I come here.

tl;dr the ambiance and sheer quality of this Sichuan stalwart are arguably the best around LA -- expect prices to match Sichuan cuisine is never more than a stone's throw away in Alhambra. But two heavyweights have dominated the scene: Chengdu Taste and Sichuan Impression. Both of these Sichuan stalwarts boast consistently long queues, accolades galore, and even BIb Gourmand recognition from the Michelin Guide. Sichuan Impression's Main St shop is more sleek and modern than its Valley Blvd counterpart. The cool-toned wood and stone finishes feel sophisticated and clean. Apart from a bright red paper dragon running along the service area in the back, the walls and ceiling are minimally adorned. Accent lighting is directed toward the tables, while the dropdown lighting fixtures feel ornamental. To the left, heathered upholstered booths are pressed against walnut wooden tables. Directly ahead past the carved-stone divider, upscale picnic benches can accommodate larger parties. Instrumental music plays softly, only audible once the crowd slows close to closing time. Even on weekday nights, expect a full house. I've arrived twice toward closing time on a weekday, and have been able to secure a table for both visits immediately. Staff members quickly brought out water cups, and consistently refilled them throughout the meal. We ordered through the QR code menu, and dishes arrived at a dizzying pace, in the order that they were prepared. The Mini Lamb Skewers were more tender and flavorful than Chengdu's signature Toothpick Lamb with Cumin, while the Boiled Fish With Rattan Pepper featured a more generous portion and higher quality components than the Chengdu version. The Cinderella's Pumpkin Rides (toasty pumpkin cakes sprinkled modestly with sesame seeds and filled with red bean paste) were a sleeper hit: the dense yet springy texture and comforting flavor instilled a mix of satisfaction and comfort. The signature Tea Smoked Pork Ribs were served on a branded charcuterie board with a sprinkle of scallions, chopped peanuts, and dried peppercorns. The meat didn't easily fall off the bone, and the single, small rack was our priciest dish of the night; nonetheless, the unique, smokey flavor was a hit among our group. The Home-Style Fried Rice, garlic stir-fried A-Choy, and garlic stir-fried Mustard Leaf were all standard. The only dud's were the mushy, one-dimensional Grandma's Pickled Cucumber, and skimpily dressed, awkwardly two-biter Wonton in Chili Oil. My bill has always worked out to $40 per person (after tax and tip), a slight premium over Chengdu Taste with an accompanying step up in quality. I remain a Chengdu believer, but Sichuan Impression will continue as a regular player in my mala rotation.

Food 5/5: mapatofu on point; fried rice on point; duck was cold so wasn't my fav; rice cake with brown sugar was 100/100, haven't had this since China; and lamb skewer was also very tasty. Seasonings and flavors were both on point! Service 5/5: very friendly Ambiance 4/5: good for fam or friend hangs I highly recommend if you want good authentic Chinese food!

I am blessed to live in SoCal which has a rich culinary landscape. I can easily drive to Sichuan Impression whenever the mood strikes me so that I can consume that delicious spicy, numbing Sichuan pepper flavor (and this is someone that does not like spicy food. Then again, I would place Sichuan pepper under the same category as hot Cheetos in terms of how harmless it is heat/spicy-wise). This is what we ordered: #1. "Qiao-jiao" Beef Combination Soup of Leshan [$22.99] Beef Slices, Beef Tripe, Beef Tendon, Radish, and Cilantro. On a separate small plate, you will get condiments that you can add to your soup: Dry Chili Powder, Capsicum, Cilantro, and Scallions. See photo attached. #2. Stir-Fried Chili Chicken [$18.99] Selection of Bone-in or Boneless Chicken, Celery, Fresh Bell Peppers, Dried Chilies #3. Spicy, dry fried green beans [$14.99] #4. Steamed Rice [$1.50] The food quality was excellent and the price for what you get was fair. I would 100% come back. Miscellaneous: (1) Free parking in the back (2) I did not like that we had to order everything on our phone (3) The bathroom and restaurant overall was clean (4) They're closed from 2:45PM to 5PM every day so plan accordingly.

Very good food!! I was in the area and wanted some good food and Sichuan Impression was recommend to me. I would definitely go during non-peak time because it is a small restaurant and it gets very busy. Alternatively, I believe you can also check in via the Yelp app. There are also some other places around that you can wait for your table. There is parking lot, but plenty of street parking, so that was an added bonus. I tried a few items: 1. Eggplant - I misread and did not realize that it was a cold appetizer. Very good flavor, but I wished it was hot. 2. Fish in picked veggies - My favorite of the night. The fish was so tender, the mala was spicy. It was perfect 3. String beans - Very good flavor and perfectly cooked 4. Pork ribs - Also super good, the meat was falling off the bone. The food was sooo good! I am definitely coming back here to try other dishes. The service was also great. The waiter came by and refilled our water and I never felt pressured to leave even thought it was pretty packed when I was leaving. Will definitely need to come back.

Since my original review, I've ordered delivery at least another dozen or so times. The improvement and efforts are to be commended. If I place two orders of kung pao chicken, I no longer have to worry that I get half the flavor. I hope this trend continues. When I place multiple orders of to-go rice, they no longer jam multiple orders in one container, they keep the container to two orders maximum. They also don't fill it up all the way to prevent excess moisture. Unfortunately, the rice is still clumpy and mushy. I think the travel distance is just too far. If you are in a position to desire delivery instead of driving to pick up, it's probably already too far to expect the rice to survive the trip without becoming mushy. My solution was just to purchase a rice cooker. I got a Zojirushi NW-QAC10 and used Tamanishiki rice. The rice paired perfectly with the kung pao chicken and boiled fish filet with chili sauce. The rice cooker turned out to be a game changer as I discovered I avoided many Asian restaurants due to their inconsistent rice--President Thai is another example. I can now confidently give all of these places another shot as well. Without having to worry about mushy rice, I can happily revise the score here to 5/5.

Sichuan Impression ANOTHER AMAZING SPICY CHINESE FOOD ADVENTURE !! Boiled fish with rattan pepper Stir-fried chili chicken Dry dried string beans Tea smoked pork rib Fried spicy intestine *The stir fried chili chicken was so good and crispy ! 9/10 good portion ! Good service, spicy and flavourful foods :)) -LIVING WITH LUCI follow me for more food and vlogs ***