DASHI Sichuan Kitchen & Bar

It's Chinese New Year today and we wanted to have Chinese food. Our go-to and long-time favorite is @sichuandashi on Thousand Oaks and Jones Maltsberger. We made it to happy hour which ended at 6pm.Dad had Lemonade and Hubby and I both had the happy hour Margaritas. You can order a la carte or choose from the dinner selection for $55. Choose 2 from the cold or warm dishes (Sichuan Cold Noodles and Tangy Sesame Pork Ribs), 1 from the main (Salt & Pepper Fish), and one from the sides (Mama Chen's Tofu). We added a half order of the Savory & Sweet Eggplant as well. There was plenty of tasty food for us, enough for another meal. I've always enjoyed the food and service here.It was great to see Kristina as well. Gabriel was very efficient with his service and the chef prepared our food quickly.

I came here with my boyfriend for lunchtime and really enjoyed the menu set up. All of the food was delicious, although I will say that the hot and sour soup was nothing like any other hot and sour soup I've ever had (it was missing the sour I think-bland). The green beans and bok choy were excellent as was our main course. Flavoring was right on point with everything! Our waitress was super helpful and welcoming. One strange thing I'd like to note was that I appreciated was the crushed ice and water quality. I am removing one star because I found the interior design and table layout a bit "off". I don't know why but I did not like the vibe inside. I will of course come back for the delicious food (esp for the lunch combo) anyway! Lots of parking available. Easy to access the location and plenty of seating.

Compliments to the chef had to be in Chinese. No English spoken in the kitchen. These true Asian native cooks proved their point. Every dish woke up my taste buds from ancient past, didn't get these treats even when I visited my homeland Had spicy fish and salt and pepper. Ribs, buns, green beans, egg drop soup was NOT the usual take out recipe, All impressive and amazing Service excellent Great start to our new year celebration

We showed up 15 minutes early for our 12 o'clock reservation on Christmas Day and were greeted and sat promptly! We were sat at a small table in the back corner near the stage which was fine with us.Minute or so later our waiter came over and explained the menu to us and took our drink orders. He quickly came back and we placed our appetizer orders. Short few minutes later our orders started to arrive. First we got the bougie egg drop soup. It was warm and pretty hardy but no flavor at all... so I had to ask for salt n pepper and that definitely helped. Next we got the soup dumplings and they were amazing! Next was the Chengdu wontons in the bangin garlic sauce and they were bangin!! We then received the duck and smashed Cucumbers. The duck was tender and juicy and my wife really enjoyed it, the Cucumbers were unique to say the least... very sour like made with vinegar and there was tofu skin that was strange to me but I still ate them all! Once I was able to get my waiters attention again we ordered cold garlic noodles and sal and pepper fish and another tea. He took my cup and never returned, we did get the rest of the food from someone else and the noodles were great and the fish was amazing! Maybe we were too hidden away in the corner but service was not the greatest... we had a good time, the food was good, and it was reasonably priced but I would not travel back the 40 minutes it took us to get there.

I've been here a number of times and I can honestly say that this is not the typical Chinese food you find in most places. It's elevated and thoughtfully curated to be delicious. Normally, I don't like green beans, but it said on the menu that they were famous and after trying them, I can see why. I tried re-creating their green beans at home and just cannot do it. They are a must try for everybody. They offer family style portions as well so if you're going in a group, this will allow you to try multiple dishes, which is ideal because everything here is so good.Also, their cocktails are great so if you're looking for a nice cocktail alongside your meal, they have a nice selection.

This place is aesthetically so cute!! The food was so good. We did a family style meal and shared several different entrees and sides. We will be back

Lovely ambience, restaurant owned by the same people as Sichuan house and would say this place is definitely better. We had the mapo tofu, cucumbers, cold noodles and tried some sake on our last visit and all were delicious.

Really good Chinese restaurant in town. We sat in the bar area, which was more intimate and "cozier" than the main room. Tried the duck, a chicken dish, some starters and the pork belly. Everything was excellent. Didn't try any drinks.

I'd been looking forward to trying this place for awhile, but found it hit or miss. The queens cocktail was good, strong, and beautifully presented.The soup dumplings were not great - thick, doughy exterior and still a little frozen inside. The pot stickers were standard fare.The crispy salt and pepper shrimp were good - salty from the duck yolk. And the veggies they came on were so good, I took them home.The burning man noodles and grandmas favorite were the standout dishes - most interesting flavors, most unique. I am the biggest spicy wuss, but I was still able to enjoy them. The numbing spice was weird, but cool. I also got sesame chicken, in case the other food was too spicy. It was just okay, wouldn't order again. And my husband got general tsos, which he said was fine. So - a lot of food, and I was only impressed by maybe half of it.

Nothing short of amazing! The food hands down the drinks went a whole new level! Sit in the bar you'll have great food service and an amazing service with a great experience! Bartender is super knowledgeable and brings great convo! Definitely be back and recommend!