Hengzhou Chilli King - San Gabriel, California

Koo L.

It’s not much service here. But the food is awesome! Specially if you enjoy spicy food. We needed to wait for the table when we arrived around 6pm. To me, good food, affordable price, clean place 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Nelson H.

Very authentic spicy Hunan cuisine! I don't eat very spicy, but I still enjoyed trying some of the spicy chicken and pork and bean curd dishes. The non spicy eggplant dish and non spicy seaweed pork bone soup are my personal favorites!

Martina C.

Every time I crave Hunan spicy food in LA, this restaurant is always the first one pop up in my mind. Prepare for around 30min-wait for a table during Friday dinner time

Stella Y.

Coming the culinary desert (where Chinese dishes have small portions with higher prices and many are pre-made), we really like the food here. The dishes are delicious; we've been eating here for three consecutive days after 1-h drive everyday and want to take some back! No service is fine as the food itself is really great.

Guo Y.

Super salty. I am from Hunan Changsha and I can tell you that the quality of this restaurant is average. Price is getting higher. The vibe of the place is old school with rural style simple design but that appearance is hard to justify the menu price. For Hunan dishes, I’d recommend the one on Colima in Rowland Heights.

Jeff T.

One of the most authentic if not the best Hunan Restaurant around. Are the dishes spicy? Yes, even if you ask them to reduce the spiciness level because that's how the dish is made! Are they super authentic? Yes! The sauteed frog, chicken liver, fried bacon with lettuce, water spinach, special rice noodle 9, and fish tofu soup were spot on with great wok smokiness.

Service is fast. The atmosphere is lively.

The new spot is way smaller than their previous restaurant so there may be a wait.

li L.

There was a man at the front desk who always felt like I owed him a lot of things. He looked at people with tinted glasses and was very disrespectful and rude. When I took the order, he was a little reluctant and indifferent.

Hsin-Yi K.

Our company recently had a team lunch at Hunan Chilliking, located in San Gabriel city, in the same plaza as Yifang Fruit Tea, this restaurant promises an authentic taste of Hunan cuisine.

Firstly, I must address the parking situation, which proved to be a bit of a challenge. The parking lot is small, and at times, finding a spot can be quite a task. So, carpooling or arriving early might be a good idea, especially for larger groups.

For those in our team who aren't accustomed to spicy food, it was crucial to have the dishes adjusted to their liking. Without moderating the spiciness, some found the heat a bit overwhelming. However, the staff was accommodating and happy to modify the spice levels, ensuring everyone could enjoy their meal.

Now, onto the highlight of the lunch - the steamed egg (non-spicy)! This dish was an absolute winner, and we couldn't get enough of its velvety smoothness and mouthwatering taste.

One thing that stood out throughout the meal was the masterful execution of every dish. Each plate was skillfully stir-fried, resulting in an irresistible aroma that instantly stimulated our appetites. The flavors were top-notch, making it hard to resist going back for seconds (and even thirds!).