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Discover Taste of Chengdu at 2023 West Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32804. Enjoy authentic Sichuan cuisine with popular dishes like Pickled Fish Soup and …
Taste of Chengdu – Orlando – a MICHELIN Guide Restaurant
A long-standing restaurant in the Orlando area, Taste of Chengdu promises exactly that, as the expansive menu is singularly focused on Sichuan specialties.
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We will be reopening on Friday, May 15! New hours: Tuesday-Sunday 11:30AM to 10:00PM Closed Monday Phone: 407-839-1983 Take-out: Available from 11:30AM
Reviews
Francis
Came here for our Chinese New Year’s Eve dinner which was overall a great choice. The atmosphere was nice and the chairs comfy. Service was very slow however and we had to flag our waiter on multiple occasions. There was only 2 people working and the restaurant full but there didn’t seem to be any designated sections. He had tables all over the restaurant which is a bit ridiculous when busy and made it difficult to get his attention.
Food wise we did the Dan Dan noodles, Sichuan dumplings, boiled fish, and the hot spicy dry vegetable wok. The dumplings and noodles were both fantastic and sauces so delicious. The spiciness was perfect and very authentic. The vegetable dish was also really good and came with steam rice which was nice. The boiled fish was market price and at $69 definitely quite expensive but it was the best we’ve had in a restaurant.
Overall a great option for authentic Sichuan food and will be back next time we’re in Orlando but hopefully they fix the service issue.
… moreFood wise we did the Dan Dan noodles, Sichuan dumplings, boiled fish, and the hot spicy dry vegetable wok. The dumplings and noodles were both fantastic and sauces so delicious. The spiciness was perfect and very authentic. The vegetable dish was also really good and came with steam rice which was nice. The boiled fish was market price and at $69 definitely quite expensive but it was the best we’ve had in a restaurant.
Overall a great option for authentic Sichuan food and will be back next time we’re in Orlando but hopefully they fix the service issue.
Thunder Zeus
Their menu is very well arranged to begin with. The pictures are so appetizing!
The real dishes are big in portions. The crispy rice soup is so special and definitely worth a try. The beef stew is also well braised and flavored. It is a rare find for chinese cuisine!
The service was also superb
… moreThe real dishes are big in portions. The crispy rice soup is so special and definitely worth a try. The beef stew is also well braised and flavored. It is a rare find for chinese cuisine!
The service was also superb
Skylar Y
Expected more from a restaurant with a Michelin bib! Might have been the spicy mapu tofu that was so excruciatingly spicy that my mouth was numb and the cabbage that had essentially no flavor to it. The service was good, but we did ask the server various questions about spiciness and opinions due to a medical issue in our party, and I don’t think she knew the menu well enough after we compared the answers to the food lol! It was good but we were very disappointed with some dishes, which is why the review averages to a 3. The restaurant IS beautiful, they probably just need dimmer lights at night as it felt almost hospital-esque with how bright the lights were. It was a cool experience to come here, though! The one dish I HIGHLY recommend is the Mongolian beef (if I’m remembering correctly) and we wish we ordered 2!
… moreChristopher Atkinson
Since I moved to Orlando, the Taste of Chengdu always came up in conversation about good Chinese food. So it’s been on my list for a long time. So when it hit the Michelin Guide, the urgency of my visit grew exponentially. So, in between shows at the Florida Fringe Festival, I took my chance and struck.
Ambiance is perfect. It’s tucked away off of the Baldwin Park main street, meaning you basically have to be specifically seeking it out to find it. Inside, it’s classically, mildly Chinese, and it has those awesome circle tables that have the giant Lazy Susan in the middle. I’m sure those have a real name I’m not aware of.
Service was very nice. The lady asked us what we like, what spice levels we’re comfortable with, and gave us recommendations. It was hard to choose, since there were so many different options. It was hard to find a proper, current menu online, so we were basically seeing the menu for the first time.
We started off with the Dan Dan Noodle (Minced pork, veg). This was a warm up, only two Sichuan peppers for spice level. And it was lovely. Tons of noodles, completely slathered in the oily sauce that is customary with Sichuan cooking. Lot’s of well-seasoned minced pork, and some steamed bok choy. A great little app.
We moved on to Dumplings Sichuan Style (Pork). And these were also good! A lot of the same flavors from the pork, but the dumplings were expertly crafted, holding their shape. And that’s saying something, because with how slippery they were, we were dropping them left and right with our chopsticks. Just very yummy.
Onto the main entrees.
I personally ate the Pork in Garlic Sauce (Sauteed w. celery, bell pepper and wood ear mushroom). Very good! The pork was super succulent, and the veggies were all cooked through, just a touch of al dente. The zingy garlic sauce was paired well with the earthy mushrooms. Just a nice dish.
I also got to try the Beef in Hoisin Sauce (Beef Flank Steak with sweet hoisin sauce). These veggies had a little more of a bite to them, FYI, but slathered in all that hoisin, they were excellent. The texture the dish needed, because that beef was just tender tender. Very delicious and only slightly spicy meal.
Overall, this place did not disappoint. Given the reputation of Sichuan cooking, I was looking forward to being at least moderately uncomfortable with the heat levels of the meal, but it seems like they spotted us gringos from a mile away and took it easy on us. I’m gonna be more explicit next time with my desire for heat. And yes, next time, because I will be back. Soon.
… moreAmbiance is perfect. It’s tucked away off of the Baldwin Park main street, meaning you basically have to be specifically seeking it out to find it. Inside, it’s classically, mildly Chinese, and it has those awesome circle tables that have the giant Lazy Susan in the middle. I’m sure those have a real name I’m not aware of.
Service was very nice. The lady asked us what we like, what spice levels we’re comfortable with, and gave us recommendations. It was hard to choose, since there were so many different options. It was hard to find a proper, current menu online, so we were basically seeing the menu for the first time.
We started off with the Dan Dan Noodle (Minced pork, veg). This was a warm up, only two Sichuan peppers for spice level. And it was lovely. Tons of noodles, completely slathered in the oily sauce that is customary with Sichuan cooking. Lot’s of well-seasoned minced pork, and some steamed bok choy. A great little app.
We moved on to Dumplings Sichuan Style (Pork). And these were also good! A lot of the same flavors from the pork, but the dumplings were expertly crafted, holding their shape. And that’s saying something, because with how slippery they were, we were dropping them left and right with our chopsticks. Just very yummy.
Onto the main entrees.
I personally ate the Pork in Garlic Sauce (Sauteed w. celery, bell pepper and wood ear mushroom). Very good! The pork was super succulent, and the veggies were all cooked through, just a touch of al dente. The zingy garlic sauce was paired well with the earthy mushrooms. Just a nice dish.
I also got to try the Beef in Hoisin Sauce (Beef Flank Steak with sweet hoisin sauce). These veggies had a little more of a bite to them, FYI, but slathered in all that hoisin, they were excellent. The texture the dish needed, because that beef was just tender tender. Very delicious and only slightly spicy meal.
Overall, this place did not disappoint. Given the reputation of Sichuan cooking, I was looking forward to being at least moderately uncomfortable with the heat levels of the meal, but it seems like they spotted us gringos from a mile away and took it easy on us. I’m gonna be more explicit next time with my desire for heat. And yes, next time, because I will be back. Soon.
R Schad
This authentic sichuan restaurant did not disappoint!
My husband and I went for a Sunday afternoon lunch. We were greeted immediately upon entering and were seated in the main dining area. The chairs were very comfortable and the restaurant had a wonderful atmosphere.
As for the food – W.O.W! We started with the hot and sour soup, pork sichuan dumplings (spicy), and the beef trio. All were delicious and layered with flavor! For our main course, we had the house spicy dry wok, LAZIJI Chengdu chicken, and the beef chengdu fire rice. The spice was spicy but not too spicy, the flavors were bold and delicious, and everything was freshly prepared and served immediately.
The service was also top notch! I would definitely recommend for your next night out!
… moreMy husband and I went for a Sunday afternoon lunch. We were greeted immediately upon entering and were seated in the main dining area. The chairs were very comfortable and the restaurant had a wonderful atmosphere.
As for the food – W.O.W! We started with the hot and sour soup, pork sichuan dumplings (spicy), and the beef trio. All were delicious and layered with flavor! For our main course, we had the house spicy dry wok, LAZIJI Chengdu chicken, and the beef chengdu fire rice. The spice was spicy but not too spicy, the flavors were bold and delicious, and everything was freshly prepared and served immediately.
The service was also top notch! I would definitely recommend for your next night out!
Florian
wonton and cumin beef (very spicy) were delicious. eggplants in garlic sauce too.
… moreAndrew Li
This place is the real deal. As someone who eats Chinese food religiously, it is -without exaggeration- one of the best (if not THE best) Sichuanese place I’ve tried outside of China.
It executes the tried and true staples at an incredibly high level. The mapo tofu, boiled fish fillet, string beans, and cabbage were phenomenal. Flavors and textures were all 100% authentic and on point. My dad said the twice cooked pork is better than most versions he’s had in China (where he still lives). The value for money is unbeatable. $30 pp will leave you feeling stuffed.
Service was also great. Just a note that they have another location that supposedly caters to more “native Chinese” tastes. But from our experience, you really can’t go wrong with either. Can’t wait to come back.
… moreIt executes the tried and true staples at an incredibly high level. The mapo tofu, boiled fish fillet, string beans, and cabbage were phenomenal. Flavors and textures were all 100% authentic and on point. My dad said the twice cooked pork is better than most versions he’s had in China (where he still lives). The value for money is unbeatable. $30 pp will leave you feeling stuffed.
Service was also great. Just a note that they have another location that supposedly caters to more “native Chinese” tastes. But from our experience, you really can’t go wrong with either. Can’t wait to come back.
Joe Lee
I’ve been a customer at the colonial location since they opened and finally gotten around to visiting this location. This place doesn’t offer things like rabbit meat or frog legs due to the clients in the area but the food quality is still superb. The atmosphere is also nicer here and the service is excellent. They still offer a lunch menu which has more american chinese
… moreNisha N
Amazing authentic Chinese food! My favorite was the Dan Dan noodles!!! I highly recommended if you are craving the peppercorn spicy taste!
… moredanielle peele
Absolutely the best Chinese restaurant I’ve ever been to! This place is my all-time favorite and truly worth every minute of the hour-long drive I make just to eat here. The food is consistently incredible, full of flavor, and always fresh.
Everything on the menu is amazing, but if you’re looking for a recommendation, the crispy beef and egg fried rice are absolute must-haves. You can’t go wrong with anything you order. I do recommend calling ahead to make reservations.
… moreEverything on the menu is amazing, but if you’re looking for a recommendation, the crispy beef and egg fried rice are absolute must-haves. You can’t go wrong with anything you order. I do recommend calling ahead to make reservations.