Welcome to China Lounge. In creating one of the most authentic Sichuan restaurants in the Bay Area, our team hopes to stimulate your senses and awaken a curiosity about our rich culture.

Master chef Jian Li comes directly from Precious, one of the most luxurious restaurants in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province. This menu celebrates both the spirit of ancient Sichuan cooking and the bounty of California. We use wild fish, humanely raised meats and poultry, and organic produce whenever possible. Everything we serve is created on premises.

A common misconception is that all Sichuan dishes are fiery hot. But each of our dishes is calibrated to best highlight its particular ingredients. As you can see, we highlight the hotness of each dish (most of which are relatively mild). The kitchen will be happy to tone down or turn up the heat if requested, and our wine list and craft beer selection are well suited to spice.

While many of our dishes may be familiar to you, they are prepared in a more refined style. For our Kung-Pao chicken, for example, Chef Li uses flavorful free-range thigh meat and creates a light yet complex sauce with hints of citrus and the compelling tingle of Sichuan peppercorns. The key to the full, rich flavors of Sichuan cuisine is the artful use of spices and herbs--we don’t mask ingredients with fat and sugar.

We invite youto ask our servers for guidance and to let us know if a particular dish doesn’t suit your tastes so that we may replace it. We encourage you to be adventurous and to not be intimidated by the unfamiliar. Our aim is simply to create a memorable and rewarding dining experience. Many treasures await, so please explore and enjoy.