Fusion Fare Restaurant

Seems like a Sichuan spot has finally settled into this little corner of Downtown Santa Cruz after a few turnovers, and I am here for it. With Chinese music playing in the background to the inclusion of art and red elements, my mouth was ready for the fire. You seat yourselves when not busy and order by scanning the QR code to pull up the menu (and pay in the end). A huge plus for all the clearly marked vegan options available! At least a third of the menu is marked vegan and gluten-free, which helps a lot to make the offerings more inclusive. We first wanted their lunch special but were informed that it only applied to weekdays (something not formally written). I figured as much but it would've been great to get those deals on a Saturday. We ended up going for their Sichuan Numbing Noodles and the Stir-fried Lotus Root and Veggies. Everything is marked as being spicy but I'll be honest and say... it could've been spicier lol. The numbing noodles had great flavor. I love drinking water afterwards and feeling like my tongue can taste the spice. They don't use wider noodles unfortunately but the thinner rice noodles work just as well. If I were only getting the noodles, I would add tofu to give some protein. The lotus root dish itself was also great and would've really gone well with rice. Glad to see this be a part of the downtown selection and hope they continue to do well.

Seems like a Sichuan spot has finally settled into this little corner of Downtown Santa Cruz after a few turnovers, and I am here for it. With Chinese music playing in the background to the inclusion of art and red elements, my mouth was ready for the fire. You seat yourselves when not busy and order by scanning the QR code to pull up the menu (and pay in the end). A huge plus for all the clearly marked vegan options available! At least a third of the menu is marked vegan and gluten-free, which helps a lot to make the offerings more inclusive. We first wanted their lunch special but were informed that it only applied to weekdays (something not formally written). I figured as much but it would've been great to get those deals on a Saturday. We ended up going for their Sichuan Numbing Noodles and the Stir-fried Lotus Root and Veggies. Everything is marked as being spicy but I'll be honest and say... it could've been spicier lol. The numbing noodles had great flavor. I love drinking water afterwards and feeling like my tongue can taste the spice. They don't use wider noodles unfortunately but the thinner rice noodles work just as well. If I were only getting the noodles, I would add tofu to give some protein. The lotus root dish itself was also great and would've really gone well with rice. Glad to see this be a part of the downtown selection and hope they continue to do well.

My wife and I saw some dishes on DoorDash from Fusion Fare that sparked our interest. Later we decided to give it a try and we are so glad we did. We DoorDashed so pretty impressed for takeout. I hope this place never loses what they have going here. We got the Peppercorn Stir Fry cabbage (5/5) so good. House Crispy Chicken which was mind blowing (5/5). Golden Pockets which were nice (4.5/5). Sweet N Sour Spare Ribs (5/5) super tender and hit the spot. We finished it off with the coconut Lava Balls which were awesome (5/5). If you are unsure about this place but interested I think it’s worth a try. Definitely a new favorite spot for my wife and I. Definitely going to have my family check it out.

My wife and I saw some dishes on DoorDash from Fusion Fare that sparked our interest. Later we decided to give it a try and we are so glad we did. We DoorDashed so pretty impressed for takeout. I hope this place never loses what they have going here. We got the Peppercorn Stir Fry cabbage (5/5) so good. House Crispy Chicken which was mind blowing (5/5). Golden Pockets which were nice (4.5/5). Sweet N Sour Spare Ribs (5/5) super tender and hit the spot. We finished it off with the coconut Lava Balls which were awesome (5/5). If you are unsure about this place but interested I think it’s worth a try. Definitely a new favorite spot for my wife and I. Definitely going to have my family check it out.

Do you like Szechuan flavor? Do you like explosions of yumminess like little fireworks in your mouth? Then this is your place! For flavors that will keep you coming back for more you'll need to dine here at Fusion Fare. We ordered everything (pretty much) and ate in house as well as take-out. All of it is super good. The portions are great and the service is awesome. Very authentic and traditional tasting fare for both vegan and gluten-free eaters!