We had a reservation for Christmas Day at 7pm. It was absolutely packed inside so a reservation was necessary for that day. We were seated and someone took our order fairly quickly. We waited and waited and at 8:23pm when I saw that a table that was seated after us already got their food, I finally spoke up. It turns out the person who took our order was new and never put it in. They gave each person a canned Coke for the inconvenience. If you got, I would maybe check in on your food a half hour after putting it in because once they made sure our food orders were in, all the dishes came out very very quickly. The food itself was absolutely delicious when we finally got it. Everything was really flavorful and we had plenty of leftovers to take home. read more

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Forgot to take pics of our takeout. We always order Chinesr on Christmas Eve. So in tradition, we found this spot was recommended by Pittsburgh Gazette. Happy we tried it. So, it's not the typical chicken lo mein, but they do have some great options for every diet. Service was quick. We used GrubHub. Arrived hot and well packaged. Warning. The beef and string beans are spicy af and I love spicy. It was sooooo good w fried rice. The crab wonton were perfect and the dumpling soup was also very good! I can tell this spot caters to taste buds that want big flavor. Can't wait to try other items on their menu soon. Since we didnt dine in, we don't know the ambience but it's worth it to pay a visit in the new year. read more

I've never understood the bad reviews that Chengdu receives. It's a restaurant that was in my heavy rotation list when still living in my hometown of Pittsburgh. On my last visit, I was happy to get back over to Squirrel Hill and specifically Chengdu. Everything from the spring rolls to cold sesame chicken, scallion pancakes, dumplings, soups, flaming pans, and everything in between is out of this world. Never have I had bad food or bad service. Quite the opposite. This welcoming location is quaint with the traditional decor you'd expect. Very much a place to come with a group of people to order and share multiple dishes amongst one another. The spicy beef hot pot is really to die for as are the other items mentioned earlier on in my review. Find out for yourself. Trust me, you won't be disappointed. read more

Beyond friendly and accommodating staff! We love to stop in here after a day of shopping near Ross park mall! Food is good! Bubble tea is good! It's a family favorite of ours! read more

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Overall 3.5/5! The chicken was extremely sweet for some reason which I didn't love, and the fish maw was slightly bland. Otherwise, the food and service were great. Large space suited for families. Solid but would probably pass on the chicken next time. read more

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1st time here and I ordered just the Yangzhou fried rice- epic!! I will definitely try other items in their vast menu! read more

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Chengdu Gourmet will always be one of my favorites. They offer the perfect variety of traditional Chinese and American Chinese dishes, and even the pickiest eaters will find something they love. In a large party, your food will be served to you on a large lazy Susan, making it easy for your entire party to share. We tried a bit of everything, and not a single thing disappointed. Our favorites were the Mao's Pork Belly, the Spicy Chicken, and the Szechuan dumplings (not pictured). There are menu items for all levels of spice tolerance, and you will leave with plenty of leftovers as the portions are very generous. We will be back again and again! read more

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James mom a W. great dinner for big groups. Delicious meal. Delicious men. I love love love the chonqhing chicken, so crispy. read more

Chengdu Gourmet - Chinese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Fantastic spot for OG Chinese food. They're located just 10 minutes from the city within the north hills area (Ross township). Not only do they have a large menu of traditional Chinese food, there's a second (also large) menu of Chinese / American entrees. We ordered from both since it was our first time here. The restaurant ambiance is cozy and has many tables suited for large groups (with a Lazy Susan!) The staff is so kind and was helpful in narrowing down our entree choices. read more

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I've reviewed the other sister location on McKnight without realizing that I've never reviewed this location! The original Chengdu rocks - I've eaten in and gotten takeout from both locations and they've been great every time. Service is pretty quick, too! The space is not fancy, but they make up for the decor with their incredibly authentic menu and amazing spicy food. They offer americanized favorites (like general tso's, orange chicken, etc.) but their traditional Chinese menu is the star of the show. You should ALWAYS get the cumin beef and the dry-fried green beans! They're perfect every time! I love Chengdu Gourmet, and I feel lucky to have two locations for great, flavorful Chinese food in both the east end and the north hills. read more

Fantastic. We ordered takeout, and the online ordering experience was very easy. As has been our experience in the past, the order was well packaged to survive the drive home. Unsurprisingly, the food was excellent. The Sichuan pickle makes for a nice crisp and flavorful accent. It was easy to order the mapo tofu in a vegetarian format, and the dish still had plenty of flavor. The various stir fried vegetables were delicious, with a wide variety of textures and flavors that all presented a nice crisp freshness paired with just the right amount of seasoning. The ingredients were fresh, and the flavors were bold. All told, this was a great experience. read more

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I've been here a few times. The food comes out very fast and hot. Also, since often the food can be hot and spicy, it's great on a cold day. Though the restaurant looks and the prices are quite humble, apparently the restaurant has been awarded-winning. What is not so great is that sometimes they rush to get your order without thinking too much, and don't listen as hard or try to recommend based on dietary restrictions. Especially for dietary restrictions, they should patiently and respectfully listen. Also, I didn't like how some dishes turn out to be very spicy and then other times other dishes are not spicy at all. I guess I'm looking for some balance, but next time I'm going to be aware of asking beforehand. read more

Was looking for a flavorful yet light, shareable plate for dinner. This place was great for just that. Service was quick and the staff was kind and answered all questions my family had. My favorite on the table was the pickled veggies and the beef casserole. The beer flavored duck was mostly bone, but it was still flavorful. We tried only the traditional Chinese, so next time we will be trying the American-style Chinese just because it looked good on other party's tables. Also, the TV was playing Cesar Millan's dog whisperer which was a great addition to the chill, family-style ambiance. read more

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This place just popped on my radar when I heard that the chef is a James Beard award finalist. Being that it was the Lunar New Year, it was a perfect time to check it out. The outside might look a bit run down, but the food is outstanding. They have a traditional Chinese menu and an American Chinese menu. The traditional menu has pictures to help see what's in the dish. We did a mix from both menus. From the traditional menu we had the Sichuan dumpling in red chili oil...do not miss this dish, it was our favorite! And I had the Sichuan cold noodle bowl. It had the right amount of spice mixed with peanut flavor. It was a simple dish but delicious. And they give you a huge portion for a very reasonable price. From the American Chinese menu my husband has the chicken egg roll and the General tso's. The chicken wasn't super crispy but the flavor on the general tso sauce was perfection. We also share a cup of the hot and sour soup, which has a pretty good kick! They have a decent amount of seating but a large portion of that is made up of 4 or 5 tables that seat probably 8 people. Those tables all had a lazy Susan in the center so that you could share dishes. We thought that was pretty cool. The other section is a mix of 2 and 4 person tables. It was about half full when we got there but it filled up while we were eating. When we left, there was a line at the front waiting to be seated. We really enjoyed our experience here and can see why the chef is up for such a prestigious award. Again, if you go, don't skip out on the dumplings! read more

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The owner and waitstaff were very kind to us especially since we arrived to eat here at 9:00pm after a long airplane trip. They were closing at 9:30pm. We were craving to eat authentic Chinese food so we were grateful that they stayed open long enough for us to eat there. Everything that we ordered was absolutely delicious! The food came out quickly and blazing hot! All the stir fried dishes that we ordered had that exceptional wok flavor! The Tea Smoked duck was one of my favorite dishes! We will definitely come back to this restaurant again! read more

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This is my second time trying this place and...it's just hasn't gone well. This time I tried the shrimp egg roll, which was good. I would definitely get them again. However, the spicy chili beef (Traditional Chinese appetizer menu) was awful! It wasn't edible it was so leathery and I'm not even talking beef jerky level, it was beyond that. How is someone supposed to eat it? read more

Chengdu Gourmet - Spicy Chili Beef - Chinese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I hate to say that I didn't really care for my meal!! I was craving the classic American Chinese takeout but this missed the mark. The general tsos was just OK, the veggie fried rice on the side was flavorless and seemed old, and the only saving grace for me was really the $2 cup of wonton soup. Online order was easy and our food was hot once we brought it home, but I was a little disappointed. I'd try again with their non-American menu if I go once more. read more

Maybe we ordered the wrong things, but I was a bit disappointed by my meal here. We ordered the potatoes with hot peppers and vinegar, and there weren't any hot peppers -- it was mainly just sour. As for the eggplant with garlic sauce, it was fine, but it was more sweet than spicy. We were expecting Sichuanese-style food and more punchy, spicy food, but this didn't meet our expectations unfortunately. read more

Chengdu Gourmet - L51.Eggplant In Garlic Sauce L50.Sauted Shredded Potato w.Hot Pepper L50.Sauted Shredded Potato w.Vinegar - Chinese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This place was unfortunately quite disappointing to me. It's possible that I just don't really have the palate for authentic Chinese food, but something about this spot just didn't click with me. I got to try out their steamed dumplings, pumpkin pancakes, chicken egg roll, and mango milk tea. The steamed dumplings were decent. Not great, not bad. Okay portion for price. The dough was pretty thin, meat was fine, but the sauce was more acidic than I'd usually like. The egg roll was a bit strange. It had a pretty strong peanut butter-like taste to it. Seemed decently fresh and they did provide some sauces on the side for it. They had mustard and duck sauce, but strangely, no soy sauce for some reason. The pumpkin pancakes came in a pretty small portion (3 little ones). They were pretty solid but not the most flavorful. A little crispy on the outside and a nice chewiness to them. I liked them but didn't love them. Finally, the milk tea was decent. The tea itself was quite tasty, milky, well made. But the boba they included on the bottom was definitely some of the worst pearls I've encountered in Pittsburgh. No chewiness left, just slimy and hard. All in all, I probably won't come back. I tried both this location and the one in the North Hills, and neither really hit the spot for me. Small portions and higher than average prices, but they do serve some unique dishes. read more

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First time here with party of six this place from outside doesn't do just because inside is so nice and comfortable. Remember me of chinese restaurants in Chinatown in New York or Philly. I feel so comfortable. I can speak in Mandarin. We brought a bottle with us. We order from traditional menus, starting with Soup-West Lake Beef Chowder. Appetizers-Sichuan-style Dumplings in Chili oil and Scallions Pancakes. Main course- Baby Bok Choy with Black Mushroom, Shredded Pork with Dried Tofu, Chendu Spicy Beef in Flaming Pan and Steamed Whole Fish. Celebrate Chinese Banquet with great friends. Highly recommended. Definitely coming back ! read more

I had a great time here with my friends - the staff was super friendly and accommodating. We showed up late and they seated us immediately- evidently we missed the big rush. We had many foods and ate family style. My favorite was the eggplant. read more

I went here for lunch the other day for a business meeting and really enjoyed the place... While the decor is simple and a bit dated, anytime you enter a Chinese restaurant and the back table has old ladies hand-making dumplings, you know you're in for some good eats. The lunch menu had traditional Chinese fare on one side and some more adventurous selections on the other. Regardless, the dishes we had at our table all went back to the kitchen clean...we all devoured our food and talked about how good each dish was. You can't go wrong here...and I can't wait to go back again. Oh, and get the dumplings...they really are THAT good! read more

We have only been here once for take out. The food was good and the lady at the counter was nice. Place looked clean. I'm excited to try something from the traditional menu. Menu is very large and I don't know what most of the items actually are. read more

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The time before today when I came here they hadn't even started my takeout when I had arrived and I had to wait quite a while. Not sure what that was about. The scallion pancakes are so much smaller than the menu photo leads you to believe (hard to tell in my photo but trust me) and were very greasy. If they seat you next to the kitchen perhaps ask for another seat. There was a lot of yelling. The beef soup my Chinese friend ordered for us was amazing. What can I say, they really do excel in the Si Chuan style dishes. The name of this place in Mandarin (on the outside) is actually Old Si Chuan- so it makes sense. Order well and you'll be happy. read more

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This is my go-to sichuan place in Pittsburgh -- it has a great variety of more traditional offerings and a great lunch special selection too. I tend to go for the double cooked sliced pork (with leeks) and the spicy fish soup. Their portions are generous and I often have leftovers for the following day. read more

Granted it was a busy night, but my 530 pickup time turned into 650. I waited an hour and 20 minutes at the restaurant. Food was solid nothing spectacular. Perhaps, I'll try one more time given the hype - maybe I caught them on an off night. read more

Quick service and absolutely delicious The chicken fried rice and hot and sour soup I ordered were perfect read more

Food: I really enjoyed everything, I couldn't name a favorite among the things we ordered. The cumin lamb was my least favorite at the time (a bit tough and chewy, not soft like the others, a little too salty), but when I had leftovers the next day, I liked it even more. It also contrasted nicely with something soft like mapo tofu. My coconut bubble tea was nice. Got: Dandan Noodle W. Minced Pork 担担面 Scallion Pancake 葱油饼 Mapo Tofu w. Minced Pork 麻婪豆腐 Cumin Lamb 孜然羊 -小辣 Dragon & Phoenix (like general tso's chicken and shrimp) 龙风配 Coconut Milk Tea (Large) 椰香奶茶（大） Green Milk Tea (Small) 茉香奶茶小 Service: the lady was very attentive but not overly. She seemed sweet and treated us kindly. Amazing customer service, 10 stars. I would return just for her. Ambiance: it wasn't too loud in there, which is what we were going for. No frills, just a comfortable place to have delicious food done well. read more

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Was visiting friends in their new home in Pittsburgh- they live right down the street from this place! We ordered a bunch of lunch combination since they came with rice. We ordered the pork belly, eggplant, and the mapo tofu options. Overall good- They have an American style portion to your menu which always makes me wary. I think their Szechuan style is solid but I feel that their American Chinese fusion compromises their authenticity a little. The pros about this place is that its near a lot of shops and restaurants to hang out with friends and walk around afterwards. The bad part is parking- the winding streets with narrow parking options was tough. I walked from friend's home but managed to look around in case I were to come back here and thought parking would be tough service was fast and decently courteous. An ok place to go but I would circle around Pittsburgh for other options before I settled on this place as my go to. read more

Chengdu Gourmet - Black bean fish - Chinese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Tried Chengdu Gourmet for lunch for the first time and will definitely return. The amazing chicken was AMAZING! I would highly recommend this dish. The chicken lo mein, egg rolls and scallion pancake were also wonderful. Our server was very friendly and had great advice about the menu. The restaurant was bright and clean. read more

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The OG Chengdu is my all time fave! They have THE BEST chili oil dumplings - EVER! They take care of you from the time you walk in to the time you leave. It's a little hole in the wall but has the best flavors coming out of it! This is a forever go to of mine. Not one bad thing has been eaten from this spot! read more

Chengdu Gourmet - Chinese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Amazing meal and fantastic restaurant. Julie was a wonderful server! We had a group of eight so we were able to try lots of dishes. Some of the favorites were bok choy and mushrooms, steamed dumplings, sesame chicken, beef and scallops, Mao's braised pork belly, flaming short ribs, cumin lamb, mapo tofu and eggplant in garlic sauce. All were absolutely delish! We will definitely go back next time we are in town! read more

I ordered fried rice, and pepper steak, with a coke. Pepper steak was ok, fried rice had strange after taste. Ordered a coke and received a Walovi. $57.00 for this meal is wayyyyy too much, and they can't get me me a coke! Bs read more

Great food. I would definitely recommend. The authentic menu is a good start to try authentic Chinese food. The food was a little too spicy and oily but I recommend the place still. The service is good. Nothing much to say though. The atmosphere is good for lunch. It's bigger than I expected so it's comfortable Since they have enough tables. All three dishes were great. Although the noodles were cold, it was still good. I wish it wasn't too cold. The cumin beef was great. It was a little too spicy but my husband and I couldn't stop eating. Overall it's a nice experience and worth the shot. I would definitely go back. read more

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Yes it's as good as everyone says! I've always heard great things about Chengdu gourmet and am surprised it took me this long to finally try it. If you're a spice fanatic, this is the place for you. However, if you're like me and a baby with spice, this place still has plenty of delicious options. The sichuan style dumplings are outta this world. Whatever sauce it's soaked in is to die for. They have a lot of great traditional vegetable dishes like the garlic eggplant and bok choy with mushrooms. The Dan Dan noodles with minched pork was a starter for sharing that everyone loved. If you are a spice glutton then I would recommend the three pepper diced chicken. Overall, the food was great and I would definitely be back. read more

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Chengdu Gourmet is my favorite takeout restaurant in Pittsburgh. Nowhere else can you get incredible food for an affordable price that time and time again delivers on quality and portion size. I have my standard order of scallion pancakes, spicy chili wonton, hand cabbage, diced chicken in chongqing style and beef lo mein noodles. This is about $40-$50 and lasts me and my partner at least two days. Last time I ate there I mixed it up and got fried rice and Kung pao chicken. Still amazing. The flavors, the spice level, the dynamic ingredients and fusions of flavor are chefs kiss perfect. read more

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This has been on my list for a long time, and it was worth the wait. I went by myself, but I made sure to order a few dishes to try as much as I could. The star of the meal ended up being the Chengdu Spicy Cold Noodles. It was in a broth/sauce that I absolutely need the recipe for. The Szechuan pickled vegetables were pretty good, but a bit too salty for me. The pork intestine in the flaming pot was the perfect level of spicy and salty. Overall, a fantastic meal. The interior was nicely decorated and spacious, and dining in added to the multi plate/dim sum style fun. I will be back to try many more dishes. read more

Chengdu Gourmet - Pork Intestine with Hot Peppers in Flaming Pan - Chinese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Hear me out people, if you are a good enthusiastic you have, I'm sorry, you must come here. I have never imagine having this type of food and this gem is right here in Pittsburg, I could drive 3 hours just to have a couple meals here during the weekend. What an unique place. The food is so good and flavorful, you can see that that the chef loves what he does and he demonstrates that through his food. My only recommendation is to play some music to make the atmosphere more cozy and the attention could be better but is not a major problem. Not even an issue to be real. Come here and have one of the best Chinese food you can have. read more

Chengdu Gourmet - Wanton P12. Wonton Soup - Chinese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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This restaurant blew us away. Our large group ordered several things and shared them, but the dishes that stood out to me were the beef chowder, pickled cucumbers, and kong pao chicken. The flavors were very big and rich. Probably the best Chinese food I've ever had. read more

Chengdu Gourmet - Restaurant facade. - Chinese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I love this restaurant! I've eaten there many times and have written good reviews. I can't anymore, tho' because I can't afford to eat there now. I know prices for food in the grocery store as well as restaurants have gone up. Chengdu was always a little higher than others. Now the cost is way out of my budget. Sorry, Chengdu, I'll miss your green beans w/pork belly. read more