This is hands-down the BEST Sichuan food I've had in the United States, and is wonderfully authentic. One of my college roommates was from Sichuan and loved to cook (bless her); I always struggled to find that type of cuisine in a restaurant.
Chuan Wang Fu nailed it. We just had dinner with friends, and all of us were very impressed. Although the restaurant was busy, we were seated right away. Though, as other reviewers have mentioned, Chuan Wang Fu is in a transitional period, so they automatically assumed we were there for Umai Sushi. Make sure you ask for the Chinese menu!
We ordered several dishes to share, and all were excellent. The whole table's favorite was the Cumin Lamb, followed by the Dry Fried Green Beans with Pork and Preserved Vegetables. I could live off just those two dishes for weeks.
The Dry Pot Beef wasn't quite as spicy, but was a very savory medley of beef, mushrooms, and vegetables served in a pot over a small burner. We also enjoyed the Spicy Beef Tendon, which was pleasantly chewy and very hot.
In short, Charlotte FINALLY has a good authentic Chinese restaurant! This has been my main gripe with the city ever since I moved here. Guess I better find something else to complain about because (I really really hope) Chuan Wang Fu is here to stay.