This was my first time trying authentic Sichuan Noodles so I don't have much of a reference point but I know I liked what I had and so did everyone else in my party.
In Vegas kind of late and getting hungry, started Yelping for a noodle house. Typical Ramen shops popped up but this one caught my eye primarily because the photos and description looked very authentic when compared to the You Tube videos by The Food Ranger Trevor James eating his way around China. I was a little skeptical not realizing that Las Vegas has an area that has become a booming Asia Town in terms of shops and eateries.
We arrived at 8:45 pm and the place was empty but started filling up as we sat. Being unsure of much on the menu, we had a conversation with our server about what taste profiles we liked, what we were looking for and what some of her favorites were. She gave great advice along with a small free starter of pickled cabbage and some cold mung bean sweet soup that really was more of a refreshing beverage that cuts the heat more than anything.
As the food arrived, I was amazed by the new flavor profiles, especially the mouth-numbing quality of the Sichuan peppercorns and I loved how you can specify the spice level of your dish. If you want it hotter, just let them know. I thought about a piquant intestine noodle dish but opted for the spare rib noodle dish which was fantastic. Sampled everyone else's too and nobody got a bad meal.
The food was great and the setting/menu/taste is unique enough that it stimulates a lot of social conversation at the table unless, I suppose, you are dining with people that are experts on this regional cuisine. The food really was unique but I can easily see how it is a comfort food of Northern China. In the end, we spent about $40 for a party of 3 and had more food than we could possibly eat but it was a great experience and definitely a recommended non-ramen noodle place for the area.