Unfussy, quick-serve restaurant serving classic Chinese dishes from lo mein to fried rice.
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Address: 12305 120th Ave NE h, Kirkland, WA 98034
Phone: (425) 821-8898
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Spicy Talk Bistro
Kirkland WA 98034. Tel: (425) 821-8898. We offer a casual atmosphere for lunch and dinner, we look forward to serving you from our exceptional Szechuan dishes.
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Reviews
Joshua Davison
It was so nice to stumble upon this neighborhood gem. The food goes beyond the realm of thought and time. A family style spread most refined. You’ll have left overs at a good price. Get the hot and sour soup.
… moreEmma Vowels-Davison
Casual place for yummy Chinese food. Decided to try it on a whim and it was good! I would definitely recommend it for dine in or take out. The hot and sour soup is amazing.
… moreJB C.
TL;DR: Decent American-Chinese, but poor Sichuan cooking.
I’m torn on my review of Spicy Talk. As far as most American palates are concerned, this place produces decent, tender, spicy Sichuan-style cooking they’ll probably like. I really enjoyed how tender and lightly fried my Chongqing chicken was. It was perfect – assuming I didn’t know what I was ordering.
The problem is I’ve had amazing laziji elsewhere and I expected it to be a LOT spicier, have more Sichuan peppercorns, more msg, and generally it’s fried longer and firmer. You expect to want to down a beer or two with friends over the dish thanks to the salt and heat. On that note, the dish was a little small for the sharable-sized laziji you’d find elsewhere.
The rice had a similar problem. As far as most Americans eating with a fork are concerned, the rice was tender, fluffy, and perfectly cooked to soak up sauces. But as soon as you tried to eat it with chopsticks, the rice fell apart. It wasn’t really sticky at all.
The interior of the restaurant looked spotless, so I approve of their cleanliness. The tables were neatly arranged, even if the art on the walls seemed weird for a Sichuanese restaurant. Service was mediocre but not bad.
I think one of the more damning points was the couple behind me came in after me, finished before me, and told the server they didn’t want to take their remaining food home. That’s never a great sign.
So if you like Chinese-American food and eat with a fork, you’ll probably like this place. If you’re more familiar with traditional cooking and want to eat with chopsticks, I might recommend you look for Sichuan mala cooking elsewhere.
… moreI’m torn on my review of Spicy Talk. As far as most American palates are concerned, this place produces decent, tender, spicy Sichuan-style cooking they’ll probably like. I really enjoyed how tender and lightly fried my Chongqing chicken was. It was perfect – assuming I didn’t know what I was ordering.
The problem is I’ve had amazing laziji elsewhere and I expected it to be a LOT spicier, have more Sichuan peppercorns, more msg, and generally it’s fried longer and firmer. You expect to want to down a beer or two with friends over the dish thanks to the salt and heat. On that note, the dish was a little small for the sharable-sized laziji you’d find elsewhere.
The rice had a similar problem. As far as most Americans eating with a fork are concerned, the rice was tender, fluffy, and perfectly cooked to soak up sauces. But as soon as you tried to eat it with chopsticks, the rice fell apart. It wasn’t really sticky at all.
The interior of the restaurant looked spotless, so I approve of their cleanliness. The tables were neatly arranged, even if the art on the walls seemed weird for a Sichuanese restaurant. Service was mediocre but not bad.
I think one of the more damning points was the couple behind me came in after me, finished before me, and told the server they didn’t want to take their remaining food home. That’s never a great sign.
So if you like Chinese-American food and eat with a fork, you’ll probably like this place. If you’re more familiar with traditional cooking and want to eat with chopsticks, I might recommend you look for Sichuan mala cooking elsewhere.
Ruth-Fiam Nord
We ordered to go, and while the food is good their packaging absolutely sucked. By the time I got home ( and I only live 3 mins away from the place) the juices leaked out entirely, it was all over my car and purse. The boxes they put food in got all wet and soggy. It was a nightmare.
We got sizzling beef and sweet and sour chicken. Food is very soft and juicy. The beef is too soft to my liking but it’s not bad. But while there was a good amount of chicken there was not very much beef packed. Not worth $20 for beef only. Rice comes on the side but for additional $2
… moreWe got sizzling beef and sweet and sour chicken. Food is very soft and juicy. The beef is too soft to my liking but it’s not bad. But while there was a good amount of chicken there was not very much beef packed. Not worth $20 for beef only. Rice comes on the side but for additional $2
Eileen Bailey
Came based on high reviews. Really enjoyed our experience. The food was delicious and cooked very well. We enjoyed 6 different dishes, chicken chow mien, green beans, Mandarin chicken, cumin lamb, black bean fish, and Dan Dan Noodles. The Dan Dan noodles is very different from other places (more sesame paste based with a tang). The Mandarin Chicken was very lightly breaded, which I personally appreciate and perfectly crunchy. When ordering Chow Mien, make sure to have ar least 1-2 star spice or else it’s pretty bland. HOWEVER, noodles were still tasty and having so many other saucy dishes, something a little more bland did provide a nice balance. Overall, I would recommend this place.
… moreGreg Davis
We tried Spicy Talk Bistro for the first time and were pretty impressed. The food was delicious, especially the crispy sesame chicken—perfectly crispy, sweet, and made with good chunks of white meat. We also had the special rice, which was tasty but could have used a bit more sesame oil, and it was a little light on the shrimp, beef, and chicken.
One downside is that they charge for steamed rice, which feels unnecessary. Also, when we first walked in, the air was thick with spice—fitting for a place called Spicy Talk, but it took a little time to adjust.
That said, the health inspection rating is only “Okay,” which is the lowest on the scale. It didn’t affect our meal, but it’s something to keep in mind.
Overall, we really liked it, and my wife is already talking about coming back tomorrow. That’s a pretty strong endorsement!
… moreOne downside is that they charge for steamed rice, which feels unnecessary. Also, when we first walked in, the air was thick with spice—fitting for a place called Spicy Talk, but it took a little time to adjust.
That said, the health inspection rating is only “Okay,” which is the lowest on the scale. It didn’t affect our meal, but it’s something to keep in mind.
Overall, we really liked it, and my wife is already talking about coming back tomorrow. That’s a pretty strong endorsement!
Jordan “Jdawg blondizzle” Blondino
Ordered take out. The online menu has no descriptions only pictures (sometimes). When we opened the lo mein, it was made with a curry base (unexpected). The food was decent. Take out portions seemed small. We will be trying other restaurants in the future.
… moreGina N
Such a cozy vibe inside! Perfect for a cold rainy day. We ordered the crispy spicy tofu and the sesame chicken. Both delicious. The wonton soup is wholesome and flavorful and HUGE- definitely order that for a group. And some hot jasmine tea! We will be coming back.
… moreNate Barber
Not good. Called ahead for takeout. For some reason I chose to ignore the ants on the cash register counter (I was very hungry, give me a break). Ordered chow mein, sizzling beef, and sweet/sour chicken. The chicken tasted like pure sugar and the other dishes were so bland as to have nearly zero flavor aside from salt or msg. I have had better Chinese food at the People’s Market in Darby, Montana. No joke.
… moreLucas Zhu
Ordered spicy chicken and fried rice to takeaway as it was late. The staff was very friendly and kindly offered some soup for free. The food was good and the dish size is pretty generous.
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