Chengdu Famous Food 成都名吃

Mario Juarez 4 months ago

Incredibly disappointed. Got the dry pot spicy pork, cooked wonderfully, spice was wonderful. Very well done. The only problem was the MSG and salt were completely out of control. I love spice, I love salt, I love MSG, but there was so much that I couldn’t even taste the food. Tried to clear my pallet with rice, rice tasted like MSG. I drank some water, water tasted like soap. I tasted the water before I ate, and there was nothing wrong with the water. My taste buds were just shot out. I had some Coca-Cola to wash the taste of MSG out of my mouth, tried the process again to see if it was just me. Nope very disappointed, considering how good the food could have been. I asked a young lady at the front what was up, she said, yeah the chef cooks like that. Didn’t offer to remake, didn’t offer me a refund, just gave me a 15% discount. So basically spent $20 on a side of rice and a Coke. Unbelievable. ***update: I’ve been eating “bold flavors” for the last couple of decades. I’ve also messed up dinner by adding too much salt. There is, in fact, a difference.

Amily 7 months ago

Writing this as I’m eating their food in my dorm haha. If you’re looking for authentic Sichuan food then this is THE place to go. I can only think of maybe two or three restaurants that are on par with this place spice-wise that are all located in Chinatown. I’m really happy that I can find this type of cuisine here in University City because I don’t have to take the train to Chinatown just to get Chinese food. As a Chinese person that grew up in both China and America, the amount of spice they have in their dishes is more than enough to satisfy your cravings for Sichuan cuisine. I came here first with my friends to dine-in but I couldn’t resist ordering take-out one week later because I was CRAVING their spicy edamame! Their dry pots are also very delicious and flavorful. Their non-spicy foods such as the pancake and potatoes are also well-made and crafted and tastes as authentic as it gets. Even the atmosphere itself reminds me of every other Chinese restaurant that my family and I used to go to back in China. I even kept a menu to myself when I first came because I knew that this was the spot for me to order from if I want familiar food. Definitely will be coming back to order r

Alex 9 months ago

Great food , friendly service , little small inside but if you’re looking for a great hole in the wall this is it.. food came out fast and everything tasted good . Pricing is a little bit up there but the quality is worth the price.

金晓东 a year ago

I’ve been coming to Chengdu Famous Food regularly—it truly feels like my second dining hall. The food is made by authentic chefs and aunties from Sichuan, and it shows: every dish is bursting with flavor, the portions are generous, and the prices are incredibly fair. What really sets this place apart is the warmth of the service. Every staff member is kind, attentive, and welcoming. It’s rare to find a place that tastes like home and treats you like family. If you're craving real Sichuan food near Penn or Drexel, this is the spot. Highly recommended!

musicandtheoffice Edited a year ago

Update 2025: We haven’t been in a while. Came today and every dish was cooked to perfection. I won’t make it a regular place for me because it’s a bit pricey overall, but I can’t ask for more from the dishes themselves. 10/10 quality food and service We spent about $100 without tip on 6 dishes (photos included). Oh and I love that the manager/owner has a good sense of humor in the reviews!! We’ll be back, but maybe one dish at a time to keep the spending down. 2022: Certain dishes are excellent. The last time I ordered (dumplings in chili oil and general tsos) I didn’t really like it much. Totally different flavor level from what I have come to expect from this place based on other dishes like the potatos and double—fried spicy chicken dish. Prices are much better direct than through online and delivery services.