spicy city,

4690 Convoy St #107, San Diego, CA 92111, United States

"Concerned with restaurant hygiene - saw 2 little cockroaches on two pieces of cabbage I picked up consecutively, my husband saw 1 too on his cabbage. Told the server there are bugs in this dish, the server said he will let the kitchen know. Then didn't come back for any other apologies. Avoid ordering any leafy vegetables at this place."

"Maybe the service wasn't the best, but at least the food was bomb! We got the low spicy and it was pretty spicy but in a good way. Everything tasted pretty good but may have all tasted similarly in flavor. The mapo tofu was so nicely silky and soft!"

"Let me begin by saying I never write reviews, but I feel especially compelled by Spicy City. You can find stir fry green beans and fried fish filets at almost every Chinese establishment - Spicy City’s renditions of these classic dishes are absolutely unmatched. Their distinct flavor profile and wok technique is palpable. The fish is fluffy, lightly battered, simultaneously crunches and melts. The green beans are tenderized and blistered, yet maintain their integrity and bite. The texture is only achieved through masterful wok cooking. By the speed with which this dish arrives on your table, you just know the chef has spent years perfecting the heat ratio. Their housemade pickled zha cai (preserved mustard) and garlic garnishes the green beans and adds the exact amount of acid and salt to build even more depth. These dishes are often anglicized for non-Chinese palettes, however Spicy City delivers the complexity of Chinese flavors while offering an approachable attachment for anyone that likes to eat. Spicy City is ELITE. Their cold deli dishes are delightful as well (the marinated pig ear leaves a perfect sichuan peppercorn tingle, a mild reminder of something akin to citrus). They are the platonic ideal of diasporic Sichuan cooking."

"Delicious lunch as spicy city! We loved everything we ordered - the fish with green pepper sauce, pork pan fried buns, and green pepper potato. The food came out very quickly and the service was great. Very affordable pricing as well for filling portions. Highly recommend!"

"Amazing authentic food! Far superior to the humble setting. You won’t find better spicy Sichuan variety and quality than here! But you’ll need to accept the fact that it is served in a modest mom and pop setting typical of good authentic Chinese food."