Jia Xiang Xiao Chu - Hunan and Sichuan restaurant in Chinatown, known for la zi ji and pickled fish.
Jia Xiang Xiao Chu (家乡凉拌菜) brings the bold and fiery flavors of authentic Hunan and Sichuan cuisine to Singapore's vibrant Chinatown. This beloved restaurant specializes in traditional spicy dishes that capture the essence of Chinese provincial cooking, featuring signature offerings like la zi ji (spicy chicken with abundant chili peppers), pickled fish with Sichuan peppercorns, and an impressive array of cold dishes and marinated specialties. Known for their authentic preparation methods and generous use of traditional spices, the restaurant creates an atmosphere that transports diners to the heart of China's spice-loving regions. With multiple locations throughout Chinatown, Jia Xiang Xiao Chu has built a reputation for delivering genuine flavors at accessible prices, making it a go-to destination for locals and visitors seeking an authentic taste of China's bold culinary traditions in the heart of Singapore's cultural district.
Some said taste of this restaurant is kinda inconsistent. But I would say this restaurant is probably the best in Chinatown SG.
All skewers were tasty and not too salty, love chicken gizzard & pork belly the most. Spicy & sour shredded potato (酸辣土豆丝) was so yummy, found the taste that suits me the most. Spicy diced chicken (辣子鸡) was crispy & flavourful. Sze Chuan beef was tender & generous portion.
The best part is that you may opt for less spicy, less oil & no msg when ordering foods. It's just simply amazing. I definitely will return for other dishes.
Winnie S
I love this restaurant! I was here twice within one month! The service and the food are delightful!
The BBQ are well done. The mid-joint wings were delicious. I also ordered the spicy diced chicken, spicy vermicelli with small clams (lala), fried yaumei vegetables and peanuts in vinegar. The peanuts are so crunchy and I didn't expect peanuts to be so delicious with vinegar! Spicy level is acceptable and I believe you can inform the staff to tone it down when required.
This place is very crowded on weekends. Do come by earlier!
There's Shopback rebate on your next purchase when you pay using the app. Do check that out!
Zhen Wei Ang
The restaurant is reasonably clean and the food prices are quite fair as well. Ordered a green pepper grilled fish (add cabbage add bean skin), 2 servings lamb skewers and 2 iced water. Customisation of salt, oil, msg, etc, is available, which is quite a good feature. The lamb skewers could use more smokiness and spice, but the meat is served hot and tender, and the lamb odour is well controlled.
Janet Chin
Taste, Portion and price point of every dish are super value for money.
Will got for their stir fry cabbage and 酸菜鱼 again
nonna ramsey
Highly recommend the pork belly skewers. Super juicy, fresh out of the grill and tender. Generously seasoned and the fat renders in your mouth. Seriously an experience. 辣子鸡 was also one of the most crispy and moist I have had. Highly recommend these 2 dishes, 4 stars for the others
[Update] Updating my review as it seems like the standard is quite inconsistent upon subsequent visits, still good but not mindblowing
