The food we ordered was so-so. The pickled cucumber was the only dish that tasted ok. The bean curd in an appetizer had a funny texture - it was mushy and didn't have much flavor. The chicken in chicken with snow peas was sliced thin and was tender, but the sauce was too thick (too much starch) and was on the salty side Staff was attentive and friendly
Vegan Restaurant
Cie Sichaun Cuisine
· $$$$ · indio · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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The food we ordered was so-so. The pickled cucumber was the only dish that tasted ok. The bean curd in an appetizer had a funny texture - it was mushy and didn't have much flavor. The chicken in chicken with snow peas was sliced thin and was tender, but the sauce was too thick (too much starch) and was on the salty side Staff was attentive and friendly
First time eating look at reviews went there to make my own decision. The food arrived to the table and the owner right away said do not put any soy sauce on the rice. Please taste it first. I'm glad she did that because the food was delicious. Does not eat anything else to make it taste better. 100% recommended
First time eating look at reviews went there to make my own decision. The food arrived to the table and the owner right away said do not put any soy sauce on the rice. Please taste it first. I'm glad she did that because the food was delicious. Does not eat anything else to make it taste better. 100% recommended
The atmosphere here was lively, which raised my expectations. I believe if a kitchen can nail a simple Hot and Sour Soup, the rest of the menu usually follows suit. Unfortunately, this place failed that test. The soup was watery and the white pepper was so aggressive it masked all other flavors. The Fried Garlic Ribs were equally mediocre, tasting like they were seasoned with simple garlic and onion powder rather than fresh aromatics. On top of the flavor issues, the presentation was a letdown. None of the food we received looked anything like the photos in their physical menu. To make matters worse, we waited over 20 minutes for our Orange Beef entrée to arrive. I finished all the food because I have a strict personal rule against wasting, but don't mistake my empty plates for a compliment. I ate out of principle, not enjoyment.