Chuan Wok @ Gaya Street

By Angeline - March 31, 2011

For Sichuan food lovers, take a note on the one and only Sichuan restaurant in KK. Specializing in Sichuan cuisine, Chuan Wok, operated by chef from China, offers the most authentic Sichuan cuisine to its diners.

Chuan Wok
Lot 109, Jalan Gaya,
88100 Kota Kinabalu.
Tel: 088-239533

It was our pleasure to be invited by Operation Director of Chuan Wok, Mr. Luo Bing and Chef Leo from Bella, to do a food review on Chuan Wok.

Kung Pow Chicken RM9.00

The Kung Pow Chicken was prepared with the most traditional way. Used 'hua jiao', loosely translated as Sichuan pepper, the Kung Pow Chicken contained a unique aroma and flavour with a slightly overtones and created a tingly numbness in the mouth that sets the stage for hot spices. Chicken cubes was smooth, tender, sweet and perfectly coated with sauce.

Fish in Sichuan Pickled Vegetables Soup

Fish in Sichuan Pickled Vegetables Soup is one of the Sichuan traditional dish. Compared to the 'Sui Chu Yu' (Fish cooked in Water), this style of cooking is less oily while still maintained the freshness of the fish.

Wonder Chicken Claypot RM13.00

Served hot in a claypot, the Wonder Chicken Claypot consists of sweet, savoury and aromatic flavour. It is a dish that goes really well with rice.

Beef Tenderloin in Hot Spicy Sichuan Sauce RM18.00

Dedicated to the spicy food lovers, the Beef Tenderloin in Hot Spicy Sichuan Sauce is a dish that is not only spicy but also create a tingly numbness in your mouth. Tender beef cooked with cabbage, black fungus, dehydrated chili pepper, Sichuan pepper and spices.

Sichuan Style Smoked Duck RM12.00

Highly recommended dish, the Sichuan Style Smoked Duck is also one of the signature dish of Chuan Wok. The duck was delicious, juicy and tender meat with great smokey flavour.

Ma Po Tofu with Minced Chicken in Chili Sauce RM11.00

A spicy and savoury dish, the Ma Po Tofu seems to be a famous dish in any Sichuan restaurants. Basically, it is a Tofu dish cooked with bean paste sauce and chili. With its watery gravy, the dish is meant to go with rice.

Deep Fried French Long Beans with Minced Chicken RM8.00

A meal won't be perfect without some greens. The Deep Fried French Long Beans indeed, is a very special dish.The Minced Chicken tasted similar to meat floss and goes perfectly with the long beans.