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Appetizer
Spicy Dumpling
A classic Sichuan street food elevated with our handmade wrapper and encased with fresh minced pork or chicken. The signature red oil is slow-simmered with Erjingtiao chili, minced garlic, light soy sauce, and sesame seeds.
Our Story
A Chinese Fling
Petals of a Peony bloomed from our deep love affair with Chengdu. Our founder spent years immersed in the life - strolling under sycamore trees and savoring the city's vibrant energy. But what truly captured her heart was its soul: Sichuan cuisine. From the sizzling woks of alleyway eateries to the joyful warmth of family meals, each flavor tells its own story.
Delicious Cuisine | Exceptional Service
Our Culinary Masterpieces
Entree
Traditional Kung Pao Chicken
Tracing back to its Guizhou roots, tender chicken thighs are stir-fried with peanuts, dried chilies, and scallions, finished with vinegar, sugar, and light soy sauce for a balanced sweet, savory, and spicy profile.
Vegan
Eggplant w. Garlic Sauce
A long-time classic favorite with eggplant pan-fried until soft. Pickled chili, ginger, and garlic create its signature fragrant base with the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory.
Rice & Noodle
Dandan Noodles
An exquisite upgrade of Sichuan's famous noodle dish with homemade chili oil, sesame paste, Yibin Yacai, ground pork, and chopped scallions. Spicy, numbing, fresh, and deeply savory.
Soup
Nourishing Sichuan Soup
A comforting bowl layered with aromatic broth, tender vegetables, and warming Sichuan spice, prepared for a rich finish that feels generous and refined.
2025 Selection
THE MICHELIN GUIDE
“Taken the city by storm...”
The Guide describes us as “ground zero for fiery, tongue-numbing, chili-laden Sichuan cuisine.” Alongside a number of offshoots around town, the original location opened in 2023 in an unsuspecting Cordova strip center. For those who love heat and savor spice, this is the place to be.
Inspector Favorites
- Mapo Tofu
- Stir-fried Cumin Lamb
- Crispy Chicken w/ Dried Chilis
- Charred Green Beans
“Portions are generous so bring friends and order with abandon.”
See You Soon
Our Locations
Cordova Location (Closed)
Mon–Sun: 11 AM – 9 PM | Tue: Closed
小富贵 Little Petal Chinese (Downtown)
Mon–Sat: 10 AM – 7 PM | Sun: Closed
小富贵 Little Petal Chinese 2 (Poplar Ave) (Closed)
Mon–Sat: 10:30 AM – 8:30 PM | Sun: Closed
Overton Square Location (Closed)
Mon–Thu: 11 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM | Fri–Sat: 11 AM – 10 PM | Sun: 11 AM – 9:30 PM
小富贵 Little Petal Chinese 3 (Collierville) (Closed)
Mon–Sat: 11 AM – 8:45 PM | Sun: Closed
小富贵 Little Petal Chinese 4
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Exceptional Service
Our Gallery
Fried Wontons
★★★★★
Spicy Dumpling
★★★★★
Shrimp w. Tofu
★★★★★
Peony Chicken
★★★★★
From Our Kitchen
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Perfected Hospitality
Reservations
Blossom your events with the exquisite taste of Sichuan cuisine from Petals of a Peony. Our catering service adds a spicy twist to your celebrations, offering a symphony of flavors that will leave your guests craving for more.
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Honest Reviews
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If I could rate this higher I would. Legitimately the best Chinese food I've ever eaten in my life. I'm always drawn to Szechuan food on menus but they have all been imitations compared to the food I ate last night. I was expecting spicy, but this was a much more pleasant, complex, and tongue-numbing experience.
Adam
