Great food and atmosphere. We had a great time here for our End-of-2023 dinner! The hostess, Hannah, made it all special with her cheerfulness and attentive service. Sichuan food, with its strong flavors, really leaves a strong impression. Delicious!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Authentic, authentic, authentic! I can’t stress enough how genuine the food at this place is. From the moment you step in, you’re greeted with the aroma of dishes that transport you straight to China. The menu offers a diverse selection of dishes that are a true reflection of their culture. I was particularly impressed with their boiled beef with spicy Sichuan sauce. The service here was friendly and attentive adding to the overall experience. If you’re a fan of authentic Sichuan cuisine, this place is a must visit!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Kuan Zhai Alley’s dry chili chicken satisfies your late night sichuan cravings. Plenty of authentic chinese dishes to choose from and a great place to take your family and friends. Lemon tea is definitely a must.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
香辣仔鸡 Chef's Special Dry Chili Chicken
Food tastes like it was made with a lot of care. This was our 2nd time getting takeout. The chef special chicken is so spicy but addictive. Non spicy items like scrambled egg with shrimp and fried rice is very good. Fried buns dessert is also a hit.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Simply the best, authentic Chinese food in Irvine. Amazing staff and flavors. I am so glad they newly opened nearby!
Service
Take out
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
This is easily my new favorite Sichuan restaurant.
The food is so fresh and flavorful and perfectly seasoned. The spicy chicken has a good crunch that is super satisfying and isn’t greasy at all. The mapo tofu is smooth and silky with a decent level of spiciness. Also, rice is included with the entrees!
The QR code set-up for ordering food is super efficient allowing you to pay immediately upon ordering or keep your tab open. Service is good. The waiter checked in a few times to ensure the food was good and kept refilling the water glasses.
Glad to see this (much-needed) place open in Irvine and will definitely return again soon!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
The food is delicious. Highly recommend the tamagoyaki tofu and garlic cabbage.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
香辣仔鸡 Chef's Special Dry Chili Chicken
I had an absolutely amazing dining experience at Kuan Zhai Alley! The flavors of their Sichuan dishes were an explosion of deliciousness that left my taste buds dancing with delight. From the moment I stepped in, the ambiance transported me to the heart of Sichuan province. The attentive staff made the experience even better, providing excellent recommendations and ensuring every aspect of the meal was perfect. The authenticity of the cuisine and the carefully curated menu truly showcased the rich culinary heritage of Sichuan. If you're a fan of bold and spicy flavors, Kuan Zhai Alley is an absolute must-visit. I can't wait to return and explore more of their delectable offerings!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
I saw good reviews on xiaohongshu so decided to give this place a try - big mistake. The spicy chicken dish is chef recommended but it’s like eating rocks. There’s not much chicken in the dish to begin with and the chicken is overly fried so it’s too hard to chew. We also ordered the cauliflower dish and it’s too sweet, never had a sweet cauliflower before. Finally, dan dan noodle is too salty and not like dan dan noodle I’ve had in Cheng Du at all, not even close. Please consider retrain your cooks if you want to survive in Irvine where there’re many better restaurants. On the good side, the place is clean and service is at attentive. But still, this is a restaurant and I come here to eat, so food is the most important and the food here is regrettably underwhelming for $60+ dollars.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 2
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Chef Special Spicy Chicken
We ordered take out and loved every bite! Have already gone back to dine in. The eggplant dish and Chef Special Chicken are both spicy but delicious! Highly recommend the crispy lemon shrimp dish-It takes a little longer to prepare but worth the wait. The staff is very friendly and efficient. Irvine has a gem in the making here!
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Chef Special Spicy Chicken
