Red Pepper Sichuan Bistro
Red Pepper Sichuan Bistro
Intestines.
1052. Mapo Tofu
1105. Spicy Incense Pot Beef
1101. Spicy Incense Pot Pork
a view of a restaurant
a view of a restaurant
Place setting
Inside and area where there are entertainment occasionally.
food
Interior
1009. Sichuan Spicy Wonton in Red Oil
Inside
Entrance to Red Pepper Sichuan Bistro
Crispy beef
Artwork & Decor inside of Red Pepper Sichuan Bistro
1130. Eggplant with Garlic Sauce
Dan Dan Spicy Noodles -- mixed together
Poached Fish in Red Chillies
Green beans w/o meat
interior
food, ribs, bbq ribs
Fried 1116. Fried Whole Fish with Black Bean Sauce
Noodle 1057. Sauteed Vermicelli with Spicy Minced Pork
1123. Stir-Fried Green Beans 1009. Sichuan Spicy Wonton in Red Oil 1036. Chicken with Szechuan Pepper
Menu
Joe E.
Mar 2, 2025
Strong, aromatic seasonings. Rich, flavorful meals. Generous portions. Excellent atmosphere. Definitely a must-try.
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James K.
Mar 4, 2025
I have been waiting for a longtime to try Red Pepper. Stopped by on a weekday and ordered the House Combination Lo Mein . If you like Brine Shrimp, you might like this : Not!!! Very little flavor , roast pork was tasteless. We also ordered a Crispy Beef that was soggy and over sauced. But worst of all , no rice with the entree. I understood the Lo Mein but with a main , no rice. Called up to ask about the rice and was told that it doesn't come with rice. Wow First and last , a shame
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Christin M.
Feb 15, 2025
My husband and I shared a phenomenal meal here. We'd had Red Pepper on our list to try forever and just never found ourselves in Towson, it was worth the trip! We'd made a reservation a few weeks in advance but found ourselves waiting in the vestibule with all the walk ins because there's no real host area. Once we got the attention of a waitress and mentioned we had a reservation, they did their best to seat us promptly. The menu is a beautifully bound book complete with glossy colorful images. We ordered spring rolls, Dan Dan noodles, kung Pao chicken, and grilled spicy fish - a nice mix of things we eat regularly and things we can't order elsewhere. The Dan Dan noodles were the star for me, perfectly spicy and filling! The whole grilled fish was actually crispy (?) but arrived beautifully presented in an elevated dish surrounded with loads of veggies (the cauliflower and bamboo were my favorites). I like my food hot, not just spicy but temperature-wise and a couple of things were carted out just warm/cooler than I'd prefer. Also, as a heads up, you'll need to be aggressive about getting your check. We had to ask three times. I think they're used to folks wanting to just sit and enjoy, or they were busy because it was a Friday night. Overall, a delicious food experience!
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Yuteng W.
Jan 15, 2025
Red pepper is one of the three chains with orient express and tea horse and I would say it's middle of the road between the 3. Boasting a wonderful interior with lots of natural light and the feel of an elevated Chinese restaurant, it's a classy dining experience that contradicts the traditional mom and pops shop aesthetic associated with Chinese food. Speaking of the food, it tastes very authentic but as a Chinese individual I've had much better. I would absolutely bring someone here to try authentic food for the first time as it also has nice service but would I go raving about it to all my other Chinese friends? Probably not. It gets the job done when needed and is nice to sit down and chat
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Halit Y.
Dec 10, 2024
Paid another visit to Red Pepper Sichuan with a group of friends and was not disappointed. We made a reservation, and our table was ready when we arrived. We ordered various dishes, including mapo tofu, fried sweet & sour fish, eggplant with beef and garlic sauce, braised tofu with veggies, and beef fried rice. Everything was full of flavor, and the eggplant was my favorite dish of the night. The service was also fast/on point. Red Pepper is definitely the best Chinese spot in the area and among the best restaurants overall. It is highly recommended!
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Kim M.
Dec 6, 2024
Red Pepper Sichuan Bistro in Towson is beyond delicious... like WOW good We've been wanting to try it and all of the people of Reddit say it's the best in the Baltimore area and it is!!! Knock your socks off excellent!! We got spicy wontons, pickled cucumbers, Sichuan cold noodles, eggplant in garlic sauce, chicken with Sichuan peppers & beef with rice crust. It was literally the best food ever!!
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Simone L.
Jan 30, 2025
Decided to give them a try when I was in the area. Placed a pickup order. Got the General Tso's, shrimp fried rice and shrimp lo mein. Everything was just ok. The lo mein had a weird taste, like it was stale or old. I won't be going back. The restaurant itself looked nice but it was a few days after it snowed and the temps dropped dramatically and to walk on the side walks in front of the restaurant was extremely dangerous. I had to take my time and walk very slowly. Did not feel safe at all.
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Ana B.
Jun 20, 2024
I first went to Red Pepper in 2019 when it opened as my Chinese colleagues told me it was really authentic, and I fell in love with the sour cabbage fish soup. I've had it a few times during the pandemic to go (once we got whole bones of fish which made the dish hard to eat. It's more 3.5 now but it's local owned so rounding up! I will say, it's not very consistent but it's good. When I went recently after visiting friends who live in the area, I learned it was BYOB - so we got a bottle of wine from down the street. The complimentary beans and carrots were lovely - and the staff are super helpful and friendly. The menu is like a cook book with gorgeous pictures but hard to browse and it's not organized by meats. The best thing we ate this time was the garlic eggplant - it come piping hot. The staff got our lo mein order wrong, I asked for veggie but it came combo meat. I did enjoy the chicken and scallion dish as well. The sour cabbage soup was lacking depth of flavor but still decent. It tasted more oily than usual. As we over ordered we got to go containers and the staff will come pack it up for you. It's a solid choice in Towson - I don't think I would make the drive just Red Pepper as there's options in the city now.
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Nikki Z.
Jun 30, 2024
Recently had the pleasure of going here for lunch. Food was delicious, but prices can be on the higher side.The restaurant is located on the busy main street of Towson. There are parking lots not too far from the spot. Interior is clean and simply decorated.We ordered from the lunch menu - green beans with minced pork, and the spicy fish and tofu. The set comes with a bowl of rice and choice of soup or spring roll and a decent portion of the entree. We also wanted to try something different so the server told us of the fish stomach stir fry which is not on the menu. Should've known it was gonna be pricey when we saw the bill, but we enjoyed the flavor and texture so we were happy to pay (it just would've been nice to know how much it was before we decided to order). The lunch menu is at a fair price, so if you're able to come by, be sure to take advantage of that!What I really enjoy about Red Pepper (and their other restaurant: Tea Horse in Ellicott City) is the authentic flavors that you aren't able to find in the area. Sichuan cuisine at its finest without having to travel far.
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Hannah C.
Jun 21, 2024
This place is a very easy walk in the Cinemark and Towson Mall area. I didn't expect the interior of the restaurant to be so nice. I loved what they did inside, it's a very open layout and a pretty big place with windows into the kitchen. The menu has a lot of options. I am personally not good with spice but my fiance is. I wasn't worried about finding a dish I could eat even though it's a Sichuan place. Service was fast and attentive. Someone came by to fill up waters without asking. Food was good. Serving portions might depend on what you get, but you can definitely get a few dishes for family style and fill up.Overall, great interior, attentive service. I'd recommend a try for anyone looking for some nicer sit-down Asian food.
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