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We went for a mix of spicy and non-spicy dishes that the whole family can enjoy 👇
🌟 Chengdu Mao Cai
The broth has a clean, fragrant taste, not greasy. The side dishes soak up the soup really well; the more you eat, the better it gets, but it's not overwhelmingly spicy. It's the kind you can just keep eating.
🌟 Scallion-stir-fried Angus ribeye
This was the first dish to be cleared from the table.
🌟 Homestyle fried rice
Looks ordinary, but it's actually a solid choice. The rice grains are distinct, not oily, and the kids loved it. It's the kind of dish you order thinking it's nothing special, but it ends up being a hit.
🌟 Non-spicy Kung Pao chicken
Ordered this non-spicy version for the kids~
The chicken is tender, the sauce is on the sweeter side, and the peanuts are fragrant without overpowering the dish. Kids can eat this without worry.
🌟 Purple rice, mochi, and taro paste bowl (must give this a shout-out)
The purple rice + taro paste + mochi are all made fresh. The texture is soft, chewy, and fragrant, but the sweetness is well-controlled. It's not cloying, and it's good enough that I'd come back just for this.
🥤 Drinks
The sparkling water is mixed to order and very refreshing.
The aged white tea has a very authentic flavor and is a great palate cleanser. It feels so good to have a sip after a whole table of food.
💰 The highlight is the value
Right now, 5 dishes are US$78, and the portions are full size. It's really a great deal.
🥘 Jinchengli

We went for a mix of spicy and non-spicy dishes that the whole family can enjoy 👇 🌟 Chengdu Mao Cai The broth has a clean, fragrant taste, not greasy. The side dishes soak up the soup really well; the more you eat, the better it gets, but it's not overwhelmingly spicy. It's the kind you can just keep eating. 🌟 Scallion-stir-fried Angus ribeye This was the first dish to be cleared from the table. 🌟 Homestyle fried rice Looks ordinary, but it's actually a solid choice. The rice grains are distinct, not oily, and the kids loved it. It's the kind of dish you order thinking it's nothing special, but it ends up being a hit. 🌟 Non-spicy Kung Pao chicken Ordered this non-spicy version for the kids~ The chicken is tender, the sauce is on the sweeter side, and the peanuts are fragrant without overpowering the dish. Kids can eat this without worry. 🌟 Purple rice, mochi, and taro paste bowl (must give this a shout-out) The purple rice + taro paste + mochi are all made fresh. The texture is soft, chewy, and fragrant, but the sweetness is well-controlled. It's not cloying, and it's good enough that I'd come back just for this. 🥤 Drinks The sparkling water is mixed to order and very refreshing. The aged white tea has a very authentic flavor and is a great palate cleanser. It feels so good to have a sip after a whole table of food. 💰 The highlight is the value Right now, 5 dishes are US$78, and the portions are full size. It's really a great deal. 🥘 Jinchengli

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There’s also this hidden gem of a niche shopping district around Irvine that every artsy soul must visit

There’s also this hidden gem of a niche shopping district around Irvine that every artsy soul must visit

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Step Into Her Story: Irvine’s Museum of Woman 👩‍🎨✨

Step Into Her Story: Irvine’s Museum of Woman 👩‍🎨✨

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Irvine's Little Switzerland North Lake, a hidden gem for a relaxed stroll

Irvine's Little Switzerland North Lake, a hidden gem for a relaxed stroll

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Stay at the Marriott Hotel in downtown San Francisco!

Stay at the Marriott Hotel in downtown San Francisco!

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