At 刁嘴巴, we focus on what matters most: bold Hunan flavors, honest cooking, and food meant to be enjoyed with rice. Every dish is cooked to order in iron woks over high heat, delivering the unmistakable aroma of true wok hei. From crispy stinky tofu and smoky cured pork to our signature Chairman Mao–style braised pork, each plate arrives hot, fresh, and deeply satisfying. We don’t serve trendy shortcuts or pre-made dishes. This is straightforward Hunan cooking—rich, spicy, and full of soul. If you care about flavor, technique, and authenticity, you’ll feel right at home here.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1308 E Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91801
Phone: (626) 537-1824
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Reviews
Vivien Huang
This Hunan restaurant in LA is seriously satisfying ️ — the whole table was packed with flavor!
Wow! I finally tried this Hunan restaurant in Alhambra, and it’s perfect when you’re craving bold, flavorful dishes that go great with rice. Plus, it’s super close to my home!
The restaurant has a lively, classic Chinese dining vibe, with lanterns and wooden tables creating a warm atmosphere. During peak hours the place is basically full, and it feels like many customers are regulars.
Here’s what we ordered
Hunan Stir-Fried Pork
This dish is really authentic! The pork belly and green peppers are stir-fried with strong wok aroma, spicy and super satisfying with rice.
Mashed Chili Eggplant
This one was a surprise favorite. The chili aroma is strong, and the eggplant is soft and well-seasoned. Mixing everything together makes it incredibly flavorful.
Spicy Tiger Shrimp
The shrimp are big and juicy. The spice is balanced with a bit of garlic fragrance—rich but not overwhelming.
Steamed Egg with Minced Pork
Perfect comfort dish with rice. The egg is silky smooth, and the savory minced pork adds just the right amount of flavor.
Stir-Fried Celtuce (Chinese Lettuce Stem)
After all the spicy dishes, this fresh and crunchy vegetable dish helps balance the meal.
Hot and Sour Chicken Giblets
Tangy, spicy, and very appetizing with a great mix of textures—perfect for people who enjoy bold flavors.
Overall, it’s the kind of Hunan restaurant that’s perfect for sharing a full table of dishes with friends, taking your time and enjoying each plate. Everything pairs amazingly well with rice, and if you love spicy food, you’ll definitely want to come back!
… moreWow! I finally tried this Hunan restaurant in Alhambra, and it’s perfect when you’re craving bold, flavorful dishes that go great with rice. Plus, it’s super close to my home!
The restaurant has a lively, classic Chinese dining vibe, with lanterns and wooden tables creating a warm atmosphere. During peak hours the place is basically full, and it feels like many customers are regulars.
Here’s what we ordered
Hunan Stir-Fried Pork
This dish is really authentic! The pork belly and green peppers are stir-fried with strong wok aroma, spicy and super satisfying with rice.
Mashed Chili Eggplant
This one was a surprise favorite. The chili aroma is strong, and the eggplant is soft and well-seasoned. Mixing everything together makes it incredibly flavorful.
Spicy Tiger Shrimp
The shrimp are big and juicy. The spice is balanced with a bit of garlic fragrance—rich but not overwhelming.
Steamed Egg with Minced Pork
Perfect comfort dish with rice. The egg is silky smooth, and the savory minced pork adds just the right amount of flavor.
Stir-Fried Celtuce (Chinese Lettuce Stem)
After all the spicy dishes, this fresh and crunchy vegetable dish helps balance the meal.
Hot and Sour Chicken Giblets
Tangy, spicy, and very appetizing with a great mix of textures—perfect for people who enjoy bold flavors.
Overall, it’s the kind of Hunan restaurant that’s perfect for sharing a full table of dishes with friends, taking your time and enjoying each plate. Everything pairs amazingly well with rice, and if you love spicy food, you’ll definitely want to come back!
李烁
A new Hunan restaurant just opened in the Chinese community of Los Angeles — Diaozuiba.
The moment you walk in, you immediately feel the authentic street-style vibe. Red brick walls, wooden tables and chairs, warm lighting, and decorations inspired by harvest and grains — it almost feels like a neighborhood Hunan restaurant you’d find back in China has been brought straight to LA.
The signature of Hunan cuisine is simple: fragrant, spicy, fresh, and incredibly appetizing with rice. Every dish carries that irresistible wok aroma (锅气) that makes you want to keep eating.
We ordered four of their signature dishes, and honestly, every one of them delivered.
Hunan Preserved Mustard Greens with Braised Pork Belly
The pork belly was perfectly layered with fat and lean meat, steamed until soft and tender. The preserved mustard greens absorbed all the rich pork juices, creating a savory, slightly spicy flavor with just a hint of sweetness. It literally melts in your mouth — the ultimate rice killer dish.
Stir-fried Yellow Beef (Xiao Chao Huang Niu Rou)
A must-order at any Hunan restaurant. The beef was sliced thin and stir-fried over high heat, giving it that signature smoky wok flavor. The meat stays tender and juicy, with a bold spicy kick that isn’t overwhelming.
Tea Oil “Bandit” Chicken
Cooked with traditional tea oil, the chicken has a very distinctive aroma. The free-range chicken is firm and chewy, stir-fried with chilies and garlic — a dish full of bold, rustic Hunan character.
Braised Sea Bass
The portion is huge. The sea bass skin is slightly crispy while the inside remains delicate and tender. The sauce is rich but not greasy, with a gentle hint of spice and garlic that makes the whole dish incredibly satisfying.
Being able to find such authentic, smoky, street-style Hunan cuisine in Los Angeles is honestly a pleasant surprise.
… moreThe moment you walk in, you immediately feel the authentic street-style vibe. Red brick walls, wooden tables and chairs, warm lighting, and decorations inspired by harvest and grains — it almost feels like a neighborhood Hunan restaurant you’d find back in China has been brought straight to LA.
The signature of Hunan cuisine is simple: fragrant, spicy, fresh, and incredibly appetizing with rice. Every dish carries that irresistible wok aroma (锅气) that makes you want to keep eating.
We ordered four of their signature dishes, and honestly, every one of them delivered.
Hunan Preserved Mustard Greens with Braised Pork Belly
The pork belly was perfectly layered with fat and lean meat, steamed until soft and tender. The preserved mustard greens absorbed all the rich pork juices, creating a savory, slightly spicy flavor with just a hint of sweetness. It literally melts in your mouth — the ultimate rice killer dish.
Stir-fried Yellow Beef (Xiao Chao Huang Niu Rou)
A must-order at any Hunan restaurant. The beef was sliced thin and stir-fried over high heat, giving it that signature smoky wok flavor. The meat stays tender and juicy, with a bold spicy kick that isn’t overwhelming.
Tea Oil “Bandit” Chicken
Cooked with traditional tea oil, the chicken has a very distinctive aroma. The free-range chicken is firm and chewy, stir-fried with chilies and garlic — a dish full of bold, rustic Hunan character.
Braised Sea Bass
The portion is huge. The sea bass skin is slightly crispy while the inside remains delicate and tender. The sauce is rich but not greasy, with a gentle hint of spice and garlic that makes the whole dish incredibly satisfying.
Being able to find such authentic, smoky, street-style Hunan cuisine in Los Angeles is honestly a pleasant surprise.
Chelsea Yang (Chelsea)
Tried Picky Hunan Cuisine recently and it definitely lived up to the hype. The place was packed when we arrived, which is always a good sign.
We ordered several dishes including the double crispy stir fry, Hunan stir-fried pork, perilla frog, century egg eggplant, and beer duck — honestly not a single miss. Everything had great wok flavor and bold, authentic Hunan spice.
It’s not a fancy spot, but the food is seriously good and super satisfying. If you like spicy, flavorful Chinese food, this place is definitely worth trying.
… moreWe ordered several dishes including the double crispy stir fry, Hunan stir-fried pork, perilla frog, century egg eggplant, and beer duck — honestly not a single miss. Everything had great wok flavor and bold, authentic Hunan spice.
It’s not a fancy spot, but the food is seriously good and super satisfying. If you like spicy, flavorful Chinese food, this place is definitely worth trying.
Chen Chen
I had a really great experience at this restaurant. The food was delicious, the flavors were authentic, and everything tasted fresh and satisfying. The atmosphere was comfortable and welcoming, making it a perfect place to enjoy a meal with friends or family. If you like flavorful and spicy food, this is definitely a place worth trying.
… moreSherry Wang
Tried Diao Zui Ba – Hunan Xiaochao Wang today and really enjoyed it. The food was flavorful and very authentic Hunan style. The chopped pepper fish head was tender and packed with spicy flavor, and the stir-fried beef with peppers had great wok aroma. The pig liver was surprisingly tender with no strong smell. Prices were reasonable and portions were good. Definitely a great spot if you like bold, spicy Hunan dishes.
… moreANGELA Z
The food had great wok flavor and the portions were generous for the price. The stir-fried pork with fermented black beans and the chopped pepper fish head were both very satisfying.
The cauliflower with pork cracklings was super fragrant, and overall the dishes had a nice spicy Hunan style that made the meal really enjoyable.
… moreThe cauliflower with pork cracklings was super fragrant, and overall the dishes had a nice spicy Hunan style that made the meal really enjoyable.
Iris
After eating, I felt that their food was very authentic, cheap and delicious. It was really great and definitely worth a visit!
Moreover, the prices were very reasonable. I ordered five dishes for less than 100 dollar. And the portions were not small at all.
Highly recommended the“hunan spicy stir-fried pork”. There’s a generous amount of meat. The cooking is just right, and the meat is very tasty and not greasy at all.
My favorite dish is “spicy chicken giblets”. If you love sour and spicy flavor, you must try this. It’s super delicious when mixed with rice. It’s not oily at all and very dry and crispy. I love it!
The “signature chopped chili fish head”, “Liuyang-style steamed pork ribs”, and “spicy stir-fried pork kidney & tripe” are also pretty good
… moreMoreover, the prices were very reasonable. I ordered five dishes for less than 100 dollar. And the portions were not small at all.
Highly recommended the“hunan spicy stir-fried pork”. There’s a generous amount of meat. The cooking is just right, and the meat is very tasty and not greasy at all.
My favorite dish is “spicy chicken giblets”. If you love sour and spicy flavor, you must try this. It’s super delicious when mixed with rice. It’s not oily at all and very dry and crispy. I love it!
The “signature chopped chili fish head”, “Liuyang-style steamed pork ribs”, and “spicy stir-fried pork kidney & tripe” are also pretty good
Rachel. X
First time trying this place and I was honestly surprised by how good it is! The restaurant is super clean and the decor has a really cool Xiangxi vibe. We were lucky the owner was there today and he recommended three dishes for us — every single one was amazing.
Their dried chili flavor is different from other Hunan spots, in a really good way. It’s hard to describe but super addictive. The smoked pig blood sausage was also something I’ve never seen before at other restaurants — very unique and really tasty.
So happy we have such a great Hunan restaurant here in St. Gabriel. Definitely coming back!
… moreTheir dried chili flavor is different from other Hunan spots, in a really good way. It’s hard to describe but super addictive. The smoked pig blood sausage was also something I’ve never seen before at other restaurants — very unique and really tasty.
So happy we have such a great Hunan restaurant here in St. Gabriel. Definitely coming back!
Doris wang
The food was incredibly authentic Hunan style, with a wonderful wok hei (wok aroma). We ordered five dishes, and every single one was delicious and satisfying, perfect with rice. We were so happy with our meal! The restaurant was also very thoughtful, giving us complimentary dessert. Most items were around ten yuan, very affordable and delicious. I’ll definitely come back next time!
… moreCathy li
This Hunan restaurant was a pleasant surprise! Every dish had that wok hei (wok aroma) – spicy and fragrant! The chopped chili fish head was especially fresh and flavorful, and the braised pork was tender and not greasy. The Hunan-style stir-fried pork with white fungus added a richer texture. The food, ambiance, and service were all excellent, making it a restaurant worth visiting often!
… more