Came for lunch, everything was delicious and very attentive service. Great sized portions, we started digging in before realizing we wanted to take photos of everything to try again. Look exactly like the menu photos. (Despite was earlier reviewers claim!) The Mapo Tofu was the biggest surprise. Amazing flavor that stood out from everything else. Highly recommend even if tofu isn't your first choice. read more

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This one started off poorly and never recovered. The first issue was the service. I didn't care for our server from the beginning, and when we left my son commented that she was "starting to piss me off." Friendly service can overcome a lot of shortcomings, but that wasn't the case here. There was something on my seat when we sat down. I pointed it out, and a young lady took a quick swipe at it with a wet cloth and walked away, leaving me with a wet seat. Not exactly a great first impression. We started with the Sichuan Dry Spicy Chicken. Unfortunately, it looked nothing like the menu photo. "Dry" apparently meant chicken jerky. The small nuggets were severely overcooked and lacked the texture you'd expect from a dish like this. The Shrimp Fried Rice wasn't much better. It was nearly tasteless, and the shrimp were those tiny, flavorless specimens that added little to the dish. Frankly, it set the tone for the rest of the meal. We also ordered Soup Bao. While not terrible, the dumplings were denser than they should have been. A good soup dumpling should be delicate and light. Once again, the menu photo was more appealing than what arrived at the table. The lone bright spot was a beef-and-vegetable dish my son ordered. Some pieces were tender, others weren't, but overall I'd give it a solid "B." It was acceptable, though hardly memorable. To make matters worse, the food arrived at odd intervals. The fried rice showed up by itself long before the other dishes. Poor timing from the kitchen only highlighted an already disappointing meal. If I had been dining with just my wife, I honestly think we would have either sent back the dry chicken and fried rice or simply paid the bill and left the food on the table. The one thing this restaurant does exceptionally well is photography. The pictures in the menu looked terrific. I just wish the food we received had resembled them. Needless to say, we won't be returning, and I can't recommend anyone spend their time or money here. read more

So running through TikTok I came across a place down the road. I've passed it a million times. Where do I begin? What a gem! This is as sichuan as it gets. This is the real deal Holyfield. First. The menu is literally a book. With photos. Amazing. My waitress was very knowledgeable about the dishes and what to expect. She recommended some of the more popular things. I had the garlic cucumbers and they were as stated. Also had two very authentic dishes. A tofu dish and the dry pepper chicken. Wow. I'm gonna warn you. The food is spicy out the box but they can tone it down. The place is spotless and neat. I can't say enough except. I'll be back. read more

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Amazing Sichuan food and it's walking distance for me . We randomly picked this spot for dinner and it was so good. The staff is very friendly and greeted us soon as we walked in. I ordered Dan Dan Noodles and my BF ordered Mongolian beef. The dishes came out so fast ! Everything was hot and delicious . Spice levels are hot . But I liked it . The restaurant is clean and smells nice . read more

Pings Sichuan Kitchen - Mongolian beef - Szechuan Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Tried this place for the first time. Egg rolls were great with the sauce that came with. Tried my friend's dishes and liked theirs a bit better. Mine was good but it kinda had a light fish taste to it. Not sure if fish sauce was just used making it. The soy sauce and chili oil was nice! We also had some green beans that were tasty! read more

Pings Sichuan Kitchen - Sichuan Dry Spicy Chicken - Szechuan Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Excellent authentic sichuan cuisine. Delightful yoga as an appetizer. Hubby went with spicy shredded pork which was outstanding. I ordered a lamb dish that rocked. This place is clean and fresh. Plenty of parking out front. Efficient staff. read more

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Not a lot of options but everything has such good flavor. Service was very friendly and attentive. Was 1 of 5 tables in the last hour of business and got treated really well read more

ordered chicken lo mein, kung pao chicken, classic chili oil wontons, and dong po pork. they did good on the lo mein and kung pao chicken according to my parents. I thought they tasted eh. the chili oil wonton tasted so watered down. zero flavor whatsoever. the wontons were all pretty small in filling. the dong po pork also had zero flavor. It tasted like i was eating fat and water. It's like they cook with no salt or msg. service was friendly though and the restaurant appeared clean. read more

I was sad to hear Dashi closed and needed a Szechuan food fix. So we tried Pings. it's nice and bright inside. Very nice staff. We started with hot and sour soup. I wish they offered cup size soup like other places. It was flavorful, but I really miss the pork others put in their soup. The dried fried green beans are very good and on par with Dashi. I enjoyed the shredded sweet garlic pork. A little spice and a lot of flavor. My wife enjoyed the walnut shrimp. Next time we will try out the memory game at the table. read more

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Food was good. Service was quick. Pleasant environment. Open everyday. Parking lot in front available. If you don't like spicy, just ask them to make it not spicy. If you like spicy, this is a great place to enjoy spicy foods. Good portions. Will be back! read more

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The food was delicious and authentic. The cabbage was crisp and fresh. The spicy shrimp was amazing! read more

Pings Sichuan Kitchen - Dried spicy shrimp - Szechuan Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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I have been seeing ads that Pings opened a second location and was sad I couldn't make the grand opening. That being said I went for lunch and had to try the boiled beef and wow, medium spice so flavorful it was full of chunks of soft beef and cabbage. Huge portion, I ate at the restaurant and the rest at home. Can't wait to visit again to try more dishes! read more

Pings Sichuan Kitchen - Boiled beef medium heat - Szechuan Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

So nice having this yummy spot near by.... The pork pot stickers made an excellent app. My daughter got the spicy boiled chicken . This was really good. My husband ordered the classical Dong Po Pork. This is a good dish, however it was too sweet for us and wanted a little more spice. I ordered the Shredded pork with buns. I loved it. Great flavor. We all really enjoyed the combo fried rice... read more

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Stopped by for lunch with my mom recently. Having visited Sichuan House and Sichuan Garden on multiple occasions, it was refreshing to get someone else's take on Sichuan cuisine in San Antonio. We were greeted promptly as we entered and did not have to wait to be seated. The dining area doesn't appear to be big, but there were plenty of tables. After taking our drink orders we started looking over the menu. It was pretty comparable to the other restaurants I mentioned earlier. We decided on the spicy cumin lamb, walnut shrimp, green beans, and egg rolls. We did not have to wait too long for our food to arrive at our table. All the dishes were excellent and on par with what I have had before at other Sichuan restaurants. If I lived in this area, I would likely visit on a regular basis. I look forward to visiting again in the future. read more

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THIS is the place for AMAZING food!! My husband and I go there often and order different plates every time we go, we have NOT been disappointed yet!! DEFINITELY a place to go!! So GOOD!! read more

This is our new favorite Asian restaurant! We split our meal and had this leftover so servings are hearty! This is Kung Pao Chicken and it was the best I've had. The restaurant is bright and chic and has a great vibe! The service was exceptional as the owner came by and chatted with us. Our food was served shortly after we ordered! Yummy! read more

Pings Sichuan Kitchen - This is Kung Pao Chicken and it is amazing! - Szechuan Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Ambiance is spot on- love a theme resturants with music of their culture. Big plus! Food is hot, FRESH and Spicy. Rice needs a little more flavor. Over all very good. Service was fast, and pleasant. Cozy spot,for playing games, And a quick bite for lunch. No lunch specials. read more

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We tried this new place which had authentic Szechuan flavors and good service. Eggplant dish was our favorite with just the right amount of spice and sweet and garlic cucumber cold appetizer was delicious. Walnut shrimp was sweet and creamy but had a bit too much breading for my taste. Overall, great food and service. We will definitely return. read more

The worst food I ever tried , they foood were salty oily , and the amount of veggies was disproportionate less meet more veggies , rice were dry and they send us one chopstick They did not allowed to do any changes in the plate , was terrible , the worst $55 bucks that I've buy on food. No pleasant at all read more

Ping's on Evans was fantastic from start to finish. The service was warm and attentive, and it was a really nice touch that the owner came by our table to say hello. The Sichuan flavors were spot on--bold and aromatic without being too salty, and just the right amount of numbing spice. It was such a treat to get high-quality Sichuan cooking without having to drive across town. Every dish we tried was excellent, especially the cumin lamb, the eggplant, and the string beans. We'll absolutely be back. read more

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Great food and authentic meal! The service was attentive and friendly. They have a great, vibrant and varied menu of spicy and non spicy dishes. Since it's Sichuan food, I recommend trying the spicy dishes. Everything was well-made and fresh. Would love to come back and try more! read more

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Wow! I was not expecting to have such incredible food and service on their second day of being open! Everything we had was absolutely delicious! The dry fried green beans were charred and cooked to perfection with an incredible seasoning that just makes you want more! The shrimp rolls were a first for me and I was surprised by the sweetness of them but couldn't eat it fast enough. It was crispy deliciousness! The dry pot fish was freaking amazing! So many peppers! The batter and seasoning were perfect! We also had walnut shrimp and it was also incredibly flavorful and lightly battered and crispy. The place looks immaculate which we can all appreciate! You can really tell that there was a lot of thought put into every single detail. Even the chopsticks have Ping on them! The service was excellent and the owner was very friendly and seemed grateful. Honestly, if you don't try this place asap you are truly missing out on the most incredibly authentic food in San Antonio! Probably in all of Texas- that's how good this place is! read more

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I had seen a Facebook post about @pingssicguankitchen so I realized they're already open. Tomorrow is the grand opening! We visited today to check it out. We tried their West Lake Beef Soup, Pork Soup Dumplings, Walnut Shrimp, Dry Fried String Beans, Classic Dong Po Pork. Dad ate quite a lot tonight. He loved the Dong Po Pork sauce. Sweet for the win! The meat was very tender and delicious. Everything was tasty and is made in-house including the soup dumplings. The steamed rice is high quality. Even the chopsticks is engraved with Ping's. Ping in Chinese means peace, and it's also the name of the owner. We met Ping when she came to check our table. I found out that she's from Chongqing, Sichuan. I shared my feedback with her. We didn't try the spicy dishes, which hubby and I will need to go back to try. Dad doesn't care for spicy foods. As you can see from our choices, there are non-spicy options. If you're in the Stone Oak area, you'll have to check them out. read more

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Trying and reviewing a new restaurant a week after its grand opening can be a bit premature , but here is my best attempt. It's been over 25 years since we last visited the mainland China and have been looking for the perfect restaurant that best represents their amazing cuisine, and this one made a worthy attempt right out of the rice box . The cheese rangoons & dipping sauce were just short of one my favorite Asian appetizers that I've had, or at least in the top 3 of mine. Fried, cheese and sweet! The Cumins lamb and the Walnut shrimp went beyond the typical American duplication of these dishes and were closer to authentic than we expected. Due to a mix up in the kitchen, they served the cucumber salad at the end of our meal instead of first. My recommendation is that if you are on a first date, then skip this appetizer because the intense and overwhelming garlic flavor added will ensure you won't have a second one. The restaurant is clean, has nice bathrooms and ample seating. Nice touches to the plates, silverware and chopsticks which included the restaurant name and logo. We met the owner, Ping, who is originally from China, and was very friendly to us. By asking for our feedback on our overall experience is not only a positive gesture for improvement, but shows she wants to please her customers. If you can expand the drink menu beyond can sodas, and add Iced Tea (you know we are in the south and temps are over 100d even though you would never find it in China) and add a few more servers when business picks up; then I like your chances. Remember, " A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step." read more

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If I could give Ping's 100 stars, I absolutely would! I don't live in the area, but I happened to be nearby today and decided to stop in based on the great reviews--and I'm so glad I did. From start to finish, the experience was amazing. The atmosphere is modern, welcoming, and genuinely the cleanest restaurant I've ever been in even the restrooms were spotless. The staff was incredibly kind and attentive, which made the visit even better. After looking over the menu, we asked our waitress for recommendations based on a few items we were considering. We started with the pork potstickers, and they were perfectly pan-fried, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. For our entrees, we ordered the Kung Pao chicken and Mongolian chicken, and WOW both dishes were packed with flavor. Everything came out hot and fresh, and we loved that we could choose our spice level. I ordered level 1, which I personally enjoyed, but if you're sensitive to spice, it may even be a little too much for you! While both dishes were fantastic, our favorite was definitely the Mongolian chicken. It was incredibly flavorful, and the sautéed onions, bell peppers, and garlic added the perfect crunch. The portion sizes were generous, with plenty of meat, and both dishes came with a side of white rice. In total, for two drinks, an appetizer, and two entrees, our bill came out to $48 which felt very reasonable considering the quality and portion sizes. Even though I don't live nearby, I will absolutely be making the drive to come back. It is 100% worth it! read more

Pings Sichuan Kitchen - Kung Pao Chicken (Contains Peanuts) - Szechuan Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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We came here to try a new place. The restaurant opened recently so the everything looked clean and new. The service was quick and friendly. Unfortunately, we did not enjoy our food. We did enjoy the pork spring rolls. They have levels of spice, so if you like things spicy this is for you. We thought the prices were too high as well. read more

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the most AMAZING sichuan food in northern San Antonio. Every dish is full of flavor. Authentic. And the staff are just so kind and pleasant. if you are reading reviews, yes, you need to try it. read more

11/10 ping's sichuan kitchen -bright, clean, inviting atmosphere -perfectly priced -efficient & polite service -food is DELICIOUS and simple Greeted and seated immediately. Service was efficient and warm, food came out quickly. Owner came by and introduced herself. Said it's her first restaurant in San Antonio! Will be back, great for larger groups and dining family style! read more

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I went to Ping's for their grand opening and recently went again. The grand opening was very busy very slow service which was understandable. This last time it was better overall. The food was good not amazing. What I love about it is it is family owned and they take pride! Everyone is all in helping each other even kids! They all look happy and proud which makes you feel welcome. Now about the food, all the flavors are great. To me Chinese and specially Sichuan food needs meats with bones... I like using my hands eating my food. Unfortunately this is one thing that they only have meat without bones. I will still return I had a great experience and I would like to try more dishes on their menu read more

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My second time here and both times the Kung Pao has been great! They are so friendly and fast! Will definitely be back next time I get a craving read more

Pings Sichuan Kitchen - Kung Pao Chicken (Contains Peanuts) - Szechuan Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

We wanted to try a new spot for Chinese food in our area and ended up choosing Ping's Sichuan Kitchen. So glad we did! The food and service were excellent. Restaurant was clean and had great ambience. Everything we ordered was fresh and packed with great flavor. Do yourself a favor and get the green beans .. they are deliciously seasoned to perfection! All of the staff were very welcoming. Reasonably priced menu items and great portions. Try them out if you haven't yet. read more

Undoubtedly some of the best Sichuan food in San Antonio. Portions are large and prices are fair. The negative reviews seem to be coming from the P.F. Chang's/Panda Express enthusiasts. If you're looking for something authentic this is the spot. read more

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We usually frequent Yu Feng Asian Cuisine, which is just a few doors down, and thought we'd check out this new establishment especially since there are many great reviews. As we walked in my first impression was that it's nice to see a Chinese restaurant where everything looks brand new and clean. Bamboo steam baskets were strung vertically from the ceiling and used as decoration-clever and fitting! Plates, utensils and even the chopsticks were imprinted with their name. Their menu has a fair number of dishes to choose from. My husband likes spicy foods and I don't. We both ordered Mongolian beef. While waiting for our food we were offered a game to play. I don't know what it's called, but it contains an octagon board of wooden pegs and a dice of colors (vs dots) corresponding to the pegs. It helped pass the time. Our dishes arrived, freshly cooked with vegetables still having a slight crunch (perfect) and lots of sliced beef. While it was tasty, I could slightly taste the baking soda used in the marinade to tenderize the beef. If you know, you know! The dish was otherwise good. It came with a bowl of white rice. You can order fried rice for a slight up charge. I was born and raised in Hawaii where Asian culture and cuisine are abundant. I'm a foodie! Trust me when I say I know what good Asian food tastes like. All in all, we had a good experience. The food is good, but it didn't wow me. The prices are higher than most Chinese restaurants, but their servings are a bit larger too. I don't mind paying for good quality and flavor, BUT this place didn't convince me enough to switch. read more

We love Chinese food, especially Sichuan style, so we decided to check out the new Pings Sichuan Kitchen that's been getting a lot of attention and great reviews. For us, the overall experience was just OK. We arrived on a weekday around 6:30 and there were three other occupied tables. Shortly after, we were the only ones there. Our server was great! Very friendly and attentive, explaining everything perfectly. The owner was there, and I've seen a lot of mentions about her, but she never said a word to us in an empty restaurant. Not hello, not goodbye, not even a thank you. But that's not a dealbreaker. We ordered the potstickers to start. They were served hot and crispy, with a dipping sauce that seemed to be mostly soy sauce based, and it was very salty (as soy sauce typically is). We also ordered the Shredded Sweet Garlic Pork that wasn't shredded, wasn't sweet, and didn't taste much of garlic... but, again, it was very salty. The Classical Dong Po Pork was the standout dish. So tender it was practically falling apart, super flavorful, pleasantly sweet. If I were to go back, this is the dish I would definitely get. It's made with pork belly, so don't be surprised by the thick fatty layer, and it's not crispy like most people are accustomed to, but it is melt-in-your-mouth delicious. The Sichuan green beans were definitely not the best we've had, but the most we've paid. The server said all dishes are prepared at your choice of spice level 1-3, 3 being spiciest. A 0/zero would have no spice. We ordered between 1-2, but we may as well have said zero spice. Not spicy at all. The price in general is higher than most Sichuan restaurants in the city, just not as tasty as the others in the city. Everything has the restaurant name on it, from the dishes to the chopsticks and silverware, the specially printed to-go bags, everything. Maybe the high prices are to pay for these special, but unnecessary, touches. The decor is otherwise very cute, clean, and bright. Red, white, paper lanterns... very quaint. We would like to go back, just in case they were having a bad day with a broken salt shaker. For the "shredded" pork, the Sichuan pork at T Jin's just the other side of 281 is much tastier, better seasoned, better priced, and more generously portioned. Neither one is "authentic," but the flavor is far better. Of all the things we ordered, we would only reorder the Dong Po Pork, and maybe the potstickers if they put a little more effort into a better sauce. Check it out for yourselves. read more

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Absolutely amazing food service and fair on pricing as well, generous portions and such great flavors also read more

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It was the first day of the opening. The restaurant had a lot of activities , gifts and the dragon was there. This restaurant has a large variety of delicious meal. We had mapu tofu, soupe dumplings . The service was slow it's understandable it was the first day. I will coming back. read more

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This place is new. It looks new. Great staff and service. We ordered orange chicken and soup dumplings. The dumplings had great flavor but not enough soup to call them Soup dumplings. I normally don't order orange chicken but I did for my fiance and we shared. It was fresh, even the batter. Reminded me of my parents' restaurant. I would definitely come back here and try some of the more traditional Sichuan dishes so that I can better gauge for the authenticity as a Chinese restaurant. All in all, great atmosphere and super clean. I hope it stays this way! read more

I've been anxiously waiting for Pings to open. This review is after only one to-go order, so hoping it only gets better. Also accounting for the fact that they just opened so I'm rounding up here. I ordered the chicken lo mein, beef fried rice, Mongolian beef, and soup bao pork dumplings. Everything tasted great, just a few little things I have to nitpick at. The fried rice says it has veggies but I didn't see anything other than onion, egg and a few small green onions mixed in. I was definitely hoping for a bit more in there. The soup dumplings were much smaller than I expected. They were tasty but not much broth in there. Don't think I'd order again unless eating at the restaurant to see if they're different when fresh. The Mongolian beef was probably my favorite dish flavor wise. The lo mein was standard, nothing special there. I also wish the dishes were actually a bit more spicy since I asked for that. I'll still happily add them to my to-go rotation! read more

Pings Sichuan Kitchen - Soup Bao Pork Chicken Lo Mein Noodles Beef Fried Rice Timeless Mongolian Beef - Szechuan Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

We tried Ping's for the first time at their new location off I-10 and De Zavala 2 days ago and it was AMAZING! The spicy dry chicken is so so good. It had wonderful flavor, and I loved the crunchiness of the chicken pieces. We also ordered the General Tso's chicken w/ fried rice and the soup baos. My fiance spoke with the owner when he picked up the food and said she was very nice and personable. We will definitely be returning customers! read more

Food was very bland. Salt & pepper shrimp is disappointing. Shrimp rolls weren't crispy at all and have a strange taste that makes me worried they've gone bad. Cheese rangoons are fine, the wonton wrappers are very tough. Probably won't be back. read more