Mian Sichuan Noodle and Dumpling (Milpitas) 滋味小面

Chongqing Xiaomian (小面)

The namesake dish — thin wheat noodles tossed in a fiery chili oil base with Sichuan peppercorn, preserved vegetables, and peanuts; numbing and addictive in equal measure

Dan Dan Noodles (担担面)

Sesame-forward Sichuan classic with ground pork, chili oil, and a slow-building heat that coats every strand

Wontons in Chili Oil (红油抄手)

Silky-skinned pork wontons submerged in house chili oil with garlic and sesame — a reliable benchmark for any Sichuan kitchen

Cold Sesame Noodles

Room-temperature noodles dressed in tahini-style sesame paste and chili oil — a good counterpoint to the hotter broth dishes

Dumplings (various)

Pan-fried or steamed dumplings with pork or mixed fillings — secondary to the noodles but solid at a kitchen that takes Sichuan flavors seriously