Photos: Szechuan Impression in Alhambra

Only 20 orders of Leshan Bobo chicken are available each day. The bamboo skewers of various meats and vegetables are served in a warm, spicy green chile sauce.  (Cheryl A. Guerrero / Los Angeles Times)

The Classic Potato Strips on Street Corner are crinkle-cut fries sprinkled with red pepper flakes and served with diced red peppers and cilantro.   (Cheryl A. Guerrero / Los Angeles Times)

Pork ears are smoked like Sichuan bacon.  (Cheryl A. Guerrero / Los Angeles Times)

Waitress Summer Duo, center, tends to the needs of her customers.  (Cheryl A. Guerrero / Los Angeles Times)

The Jumping Zigong Ginger Diced Rabbit is packed with mind-blowing heat.   (Cheryl A. Guerrero / Los Angeles Times)

The Fried Rice Cake with Black Sugar, which is served in a black sugar sauce and sprinkled with soy powder, can be ordered as an appetizer or dessert.  (Cheryl A. Guerrero / Los Angeles Times)