If you grew up thinking that “Chinese food” means Mandarin or Cantonese, discovering the spicy richness of Sichuan cooking is a revelation. Fiery and robust, these flavors are sure to leave their mark on your palette in a very bold way

You Say Szechuan, I Say Sichuan

In Good Taste

If you grew up thinking that “Chinese food” means Mandarin or Cantonese, discovering the spicy richness of Sichuan cooking is a revelation. Fiery and robust, these flavors are sure to leave their mark on your palette in a very bold way

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