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| - Chengdu Taste is a casual Szechuan joint in China Town. If you enjoy spicy food, read on...if you don't enjoy spicy food you can still read on if you like...=)
Service: It's a very small restaurant that holds a maximum of about 80 patrons. Service has been very good for a small capacity high volume restaurant. The food comes out quickly and although you may have to wave them down to get more rice or the water jug refilled, they take care of it immediately.
Food: Great, great great Szechuan food. The spiciness kind of numbs the tongue, but it doesn't linger like thai food. A glass of water cleanses your pallet and you're right back in the mix. Portions are family style, so come hungry or fatty up like me. My favorites include:
Toothpick Lamb: Spicy, tasty, flavorful and I've never had anything like it.
Dried Pork Intestines: Flavor and spiciness combo is fantastic, this might be my favorite dish.
Twice Cooked Pork: If a dried pork dish isn't your thing, then go with this and all is good.
Dan Dan Noodles: If you're feeling noodles, give these a try and enjoy yourself.
Value: Most dishes are in the mid teen price range but you get a lot of food. Coming here hungry or with a group of your favorite foodie friends (as I do) is the best way to maximize your experience. The quality you get for the price is amazing.
Ambiance: Super casual mom and pop feel with open seating. The dining area has 4 large round tables to accommodate larger parties of 8+ and the remaining tables seat 4. Timing is everything in getting a table but the staff is focused on turning tables over quickly by getting the food out asap.
Chengdu Taste that delivers high quality Szechuan food for a very reasonable price. It's places like this that is making Vegas a great foodie city and is putting lots of pressure on the high end Chinese restaurants. After my first visit, I was back 2 days later and had just as good a time as the first. There's lots of dishes to try and they're all exceeding expectations. Good times =)
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