The story
At Chuan Xiang Yu on Via S. Massimo, the focus is on precision and transparency. Franchino Er Criminale, a local food creator on *Etnico criminale TORINO*, describes it as a “clean, open-kitchen Chinese gastronomy spot.” He praises the handmade *Ravioli al Maiale* and the *Gnocchi di Riso Saltati con Verdure e Uovo* (stir-fried rice noodles with vegetables and egg) as good and decent respectively. However, he notes that the *Pollo Gongbao* (chicken dish) is “slightly overpriced.”
With a 4.5-star rating and tags like *local-spot* and *no-frills*, this Torino venue keeps things casual and honest. The open kitchen lets diners watch the action, reinforcing the straightforward, quality-driven approach. It’s a solid addition to the city’s Chinese dining scene—especially if you stick to the handmade pastas.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2024.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 3 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers praise Chuan Xiang Yu for its bold, authentic Sichuan heat, with the pollo gongbao earning standout acclaim for its perfect balance of spice and crunch. The overall vibe is a fiery, welcoming dive into traditional flavors.
“This chicken is called gongbao, made with cucumber, bell pepper, onions, and peanuts. It looks nice, makes me want to eat it. The chicken pieces are very small, there's this cooked cucumber that looks almost like zucchini. It's a bit spicy — the spiciness is common in Chinese dishes — and the cucumber gives a freshness that contrasts the heat. The sauce is probably soy-based with a spicy sauce and other things. Good, but €9 is maybe €2 too much for a takeaway dish like this.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Chuan Xiang Yu. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
A clean, open-kitchen Chinese gastronomy spot with good handmade ravioli and decent stir-fried rice noodles, though the chicken dish is slightly overpriced.
Dishes mentioned
Ravioli al Maiale
These ravioli are small but really tasty — 10 pieces for €5, not bad at all. The shape makes me think they're handmade, and they're cooked well, seasoned well, really appetizing. The pasta isn't too thick. I'm putting some soy sauce on them. Good, I have to say.
Gnocchi di Riso Saltati con Verdure e Uovo
I ordered these because they're one of those things that usually come from large-scale distribution — and I can tell these are bought, not homemade. The shape is the oval, long one typical of industrial ones. But they're well stir-fried, well seasoned, the scrambled egg gives a nice boost. It's a decent dish for €6, but the ravioli surprised me more.
Pollo Gongbao
This chicken is called gongbao, made with cucumber, bell pepper, onions, and peanuts. It looks nice, makes me want to eat it. The chicken pieces are very small, there's this cooked cucumber that looks almost like zucchini. It's a bit spicy — the spiciness is common in Chinese dishes — and the cucumber gives a freshness that contrasts the heat. The sauce is probably soy-based with a spicy sauce and other things. Good, but €9 is maybe €2 too much for a takeaway dish like this.
