Wok fried Crispy lard cabbage is the best here you can't find any other Chinese restaurants in socal!!!

Chengdu Impression is a Szechuan Chinese restaurant specializing in numbing spice dishes, located near the iconic Windmill Denny's with plenty of parking in the back and an entrance accessible from the lot. The restaurant itself is clean, with ample seating that accommodates both small and large groups. A thoughtful touch greets diners--a bowl of guava candy near the entrance. During my Sunday lunch visit, the restaurant wasn't busy, with just 2-3 tables occupied at any given time. It's an ideal spot for gatherings, though I'd recommend reservations for larger parties. The service was attentive but lacked warmth, and while the staff explained which dishes could have spice levels adjusted, they didn't offer much guidance while we were deciding what to order. The meal began with complimentary pickled cabbage, daikon, and roasted salted peanuts. Among the dishes I tried, some were underwhelming for the price. The dan dan mien at $16.99 for a "large" portion didn't feel large at all, and the flavor was standard--replicable at home for less. The deep-fried diced chicken with chili and garlic at $23.99, while tasty, had small chicken pieces overshadowed by a surplus of peppers and garlic. I've had superior versions of this dish elsewhere. Similarly, the wok-fried beef with king oyster mushrooms in black pepper sauce ($23.99) was flavorful but portioned too small for its cost. On the other hand, there were standout dishes. The beef brisket in tomato broth ($28.99) was a highlight, offering tender brisket in a rich, umami, and slightly sweet tomato sauce that paired beautifully with rice. A cold appetizer of cordyceps flower with bean curd skin was also impressive--flavorful, texturally interesting, and one of the more reasonably priced dishes at $13.99. The sliced snakehead fish in spicy pickled broth was another winner at $32.99. Presented more as a soup, the fish was tender and silky, though the dish lacked pickled vegetables as promised. Despite this, it complemented rice nicely. The dining atmosphere is better suited for eating than socializing. We were asked to leave due to the restaurant's afternoon closure, which felt abrupt but fair. It would have been nice to be told further in advance. Overall, the food was enjoyable, though portions were small, and the prices leaned toward the high end. While the restaurant positions itself as a higher-end Chinese dining experience, the service and execution didn't quite match that vision.

Only had 3 items because the portions are big. Had the spicy chicken the tofu egg mushroom soup or it might not be a soup?? and Dan dan noodles. The noodles themselves were smacking with good flavor on the sauce. The spicy chicken was spicy but not over the top, a bit too crispy for me. The star was the egg tofu with mushrooms it was a jelly like base very yellow so delicious and the veggies were a perfect complement to it all. It's a bit loud and small in there, but not bothersome. The wait staff is quick and attentive. Overall quality food well portioned and priced just right.

Excellent Chinese food with a modern twist. We had the alumni get together in a big dining room that can seat 24 ppl. They can also accommodate karaoke! We ordered all kinds of meat, seafood, soup and appetizers. The lobster, fatty duck and sweet and sour fish are must-haves!

TLDR: One of the BEST Chinese spicy food locations that you can visit. If you can speak Mandarin, that's a big plus! I highly recommend everything on their menu but on a serious note can vouch for their mapo tofu and crispy spicy diced chicken. - - - - - - Ugh! I am soooo mad at myself for thinking that this was closed because I viewed it from the big parking lot! The window designs are so misleading... don't be fooled and make sure to walk in. And as you can imagine, big parking lot means easy parking - yay! I visited with a friend on a Saturday night and ordered their mapo tofu, crispy spicy diced chicken with dry chili, and asparagus with wood ear mushrooms. The mapo tofu was SPICY but in a good way; each bite was flavorful, and there is more than enough to go around for two. The asparagus and wood ear mushrooms were an excellent and gentle palate cleanser, a nice, crunchy relief from the resto f the spice in our dishes. And lastly, the spicy crispy spicy diced chicken... if you could chew fire and spit fireballs, this is probably the closest thing to it - it's addicting. Despite how spicy it is, it was so tasty that it was difficult to not take another bite... my friend and I ate this it were dessert and needless to say, no leftovers on this dish! Thankfully there is some relief for the hot and spicy dishes. The interior is decorated fairly clean, mostly lights and brights. The overall tone is quite relaxing, and contrasts well how much you "might" be sweating if you aren't used to handling spicy foods.