In search of a new favorite Szechuan spot? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Szechuan spots around Seattle, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to achieve your dreams.

1. Sichuanese Cuisine

Topping the list is Sichuanese Cuisine. Located at 1048 S. Jackson St. (between South 12th and South 10th avenues) in the International District, the hot pot and noodle spot is the highest rated restaurant of its kind in Seattle, boasting four stars out of 595 reviews on Yelp for authenticity and good service.

2. Seven Stars Pepper Szechuan Restaurant

Next up is the International District's Seven Stars Pepper Szechuan Restaurant, situated at 1207 S. Jackson St. (between South 12th and South 14th avenues). With four stars out of 372 reviews on Yelp, it has proven to be a local favorite for its generous portions and delivery through popular services.

3. Szechuan Noodle Bowl

The International District's Szechuan Noodle Bowl, located at 420 Eighth Ave. South (between King and Jefferson streets), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the noodle-specializing spot four stars out of 303 reviews.

4. Lionhead

Lionhead, over on Capitol Hill, is another go-to, with four stars out of 171 Yelp reviews. Head over to 618 Broadway East (between Mercer and Roy streets) to see for yourself.

5. Yummy Space

Over in Lake City, check out Yummy Space, which has earned four stars out of 99 reviews on Yelp for its dry pots, among other dishes. You can find its take on Szechuan classics at 12534 Lake City Way NE, Suite 2 (between North 31st Avenue and 127th Street).