“ While on the hunt for dumplings we found Spicy House. Im sure glad we did because it was incredible. Inside the place exudes classic chinese restaurant charm. The ladies who run the place were all smiles, efficient and friendly-ish which only added to the old school vibe. We started out with several cold dishes from the bar. Smashed cucumber, spicy beef and pig ears were all expertly crafted and enjoyed. Food wise well, their menu is massive and while we were there for dumplings we ordered so much more. The menu is broken down into proteins, ingredients and preparation. Honestly there seems to be some of the same dishes listed under each, though this might be a lost in translation situation. In any case every dish we had was great. My favorites were the "Boiled" #124, Boiled 2 Kinds w/Hot Sauce. I chose beef and fish. They call this place Spicy House for a reason. My mouth tingled for an hour after eating this dish. So much Sichuan pepper, perfect boiled dish! Another dish, "Featured Specials" #16, Stir Fried Chicken Cubes w/Hot Pepper was a hit. Though be warned, a cube of chicken is really just the skin with very little meat. Surprisingly dumplings are actually located under "Noodles" where we ordered #201, Chunking Style Wonton and #193, Steamed Bun (Xiao Long Bao). Both were well prepared and I love that their wrappers were on the thicker side which made them feel sturdy with a satisfying chew. Spicy House has over 200 menu items and in all honesty, I cannot wait to try some different dishes next time. What a treat! ”

“ I go to this restaurant every time I go to San Diego, the authenticate Chongqing taste reminds me of home. They give large portion for each dish and worth the price. If you want spicy food this place is definitely recommended. ”

“ I am vegan, and they had an amazing Spicy Tofu plate, and they made a vegan veggie fried rice. The prices were great and you get a lot of food. Two people could share just those two plates. I had to take half of both plates home to go for lunch the next day! ”

“ Visiting San Diego and found this to be one of the best things of San Diego, up there with the sea lions at La Jolla! Authentic, yummy food in generous portions. If I live here I will be patronizing this restaurant every week. ”

“ Very delicious Chinese food, it is also worth a go. Their dishes are excellent, exquisitely decorated, and there are also TVs and fish tanks. You can have a look when you are bored. What’s better is that they usually provide a bowl of candy before and after meals. For those who love Chinese food, this is definitely a must-visit place. ”

“ If you want good Chinese shi cuan food at reasonable price with large portions, this is the place to be. Everything we ordered came out quickly, piping hot and delicious. The cold plate portion was generous and delicious. Had the smoked chicken, pork stomach and spicy beef as the cold plate. Ordered fish with preserved veg and stir fry beef. The beef was tender and perfectly cooked, slightly spicy and went well with rice. Service is brisk. Very large menu. Located in mall with free parking but parking was a bit tough during peak lunch time. It's definitely worth a visit if in the area. ”

“ I visited twice, around May 2024. On my first visit, I had a dish that consisted of a whole fish cooked-to-order, served to me piping hot in a reddish broth. It takes about 20-25 minutes for this dish to be cooked for me, but boy was it worth it. One of those meals that I will remember for a very long time. The meat on the fish was fall-off-the-bone, and the broth pairs really well with white rice. The fish is stuffed with a lot of tofu. On my second visit, I was feeling a little less adventurous, so I got the shrimp chow mein, which was also good. Decent amount of shrimp and served to me with various Chinese sauces on the side. Peanuts, cucumbers and tea are complementary. Finally, as a little aside, during my first visit I noticed that the menu stated that guests can bring in their own beer after paying a corking fee. I tested this out on my second visit, and bought in a 32oz Modelo, which sure enough, they were cool with. ”

“ I noticed Spicy House serves Da Pan Ji (Big Plate Chicken) for just over 20, so I decided to try it along with Dongpo Pork, salted egg yolk tofu, and scallion pancakes—dishes my dad loves. Everything was delicious and great value! The tofu was super flavorful and perfect with rice, the pork was tender and not greasy, and the Da Pan Ji was a huge portion with wide noodles, making it an incredible deal. Only the scallion pancake was average. My dad loved the meal, and with four of us eating, we still had leftovers! ”