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SXY Szechuan

4.0 (420 reviews)
ModerateSzechuan
Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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50%off kung pao chicken special, under $10, dine-in only, best kung pao chicken I've ever had!
Andrew T.

I've loved Szechuan food since my family religiously ate at a Szechuan restaurant in NYC back in the 70's, when that was perhaps more unusual to find. Since then whenever I see a Szechuan restaurant I look for spicy eggplant with garlic sauce which was a dish we always ordered back in the day. Never have found it once. ANYWAY, I happened to drive by SXY Szechuan when entering second floor Ala Moana Mall parking lot, and circled back on foot to check it out. The window had a 50% promotion on Kung Pao Chicken for dine-in only, so they got me in the door. It's an attractive clean space with wonderful helpful staff. Hostess and waiters get an A+. The kung pao chicken was probably the best I've had, but was a little different in that it seemed to be breaded and fried chicken pieces instead of just sautéed chicken. Highly enjoyable, especially at $10. There was some really intriguing stuff on the menu, but also a feeling that perhaps they should have gotten a native English speaker to tweak the dish names. The menu leads with a dish made with "offal" which does not burnish the appetite after you've spent a few seconds wondered what "offal" might be and why you would want to eat it. Also "fungus"... there has to be better English word for this. There were a lot of different dishes I haven't seen on other Chinese menus that I'd like to try, including potato dishes like crispy fried shredded potatoes, brown sugar ice jelly, pickled long beans with minced meat (I was just reading about how good long beans are for you) and stir fried eggplant with green beans. None of those seem to include offal :) Anyway I'd be delighted to go back; it was a great experience and seemed reasonably priced for Ala Moana. And there's free parking right outside the door.

Roxanne H.

Came in on a Saturday night around 8:45PM and we were the only ones there. Located right next to Jamba Juice; between Jamba and Zara on the 2nd floor We ordered the garlic fried rice and the noodles with spinach. Added chicken to both. Noodles were good but a bit salty and fried rice was good but there was a ton of chicken in it The ambiance was nice, restaurant was clean, and staff were attentive and nice. The lady even packed up our leftovers for us! Not sure why they were so slow -- especially when shabuya next door was so busy with people waiting outside to be seated. Hopefully they get busier soon!

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Angela C.

The food is OK but not as good as Taste Of Chengdu. The wings were crispy fried. The ribs were garlicky fried, the match stick fries was OK. The eggplant was deep-fried and tasty. The garlic fried rice was tasty. The cumin lamb was excellent and the Dan Mian noodles was disappointing. We took it to go, but they forgot to give me two orders of Dan Dan noodles. So doublecheck your orders.

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Paul C.

When kids speak, listen. The younger generation may not have been around the full block but they need to be heard. They have things to say and we can learn from them. Favorite niece and nephew by default definitely have a palate for spicy foods and they raved over SXY Szechuan (SS) to me for several months now but I passed. Duck blood, frog legs and large pigs intestines don't get my attention. Instead, I walk away. It's been some time since the family dined together and I was extended an invite where it was SS. I decided to keep an open mind and agreed to the venue selection. I reminded myself to "listen." Located on the 2nd level, Ewa side of Ala Moana Center, SS opened in January 2021. They offer Szechuan cuisine that will wake up your palate with hot chilies and numbing spices. I was the first to arrive and usually I study the menu but decided to trust the kiddos and allow them to take the lead. They've been here multiple times and spoke so highly about the restaurant where the food is better than Chengdu Taste, another restaurant where the kiddos also raved over. Until they tried SS. After the family bounced back and forth with what to order, we flagged down the waitress and nephew placed the food order. The restaurant wasn't busy when we arrived so it didn't take that long for our food to arrive. Here's a summary of what we had: Dan Dan Mian (4.5) We ordered 2 of these with different spice levels. I opted for the mild one and it was tasty with some heat. Well seasoned and great noodle texture. Solid. Griddle Frog Legs (5) I'm not a fan of frog legs but these were delicious. Flavorful and moist. Loved the wok hei in this dish. Accompanied by sliced potatoes, red onions and bell peppers sautéed with red chilies and minced garlic. Highly recommended. Griddle Spicy Shrimp (4) Another tasty dish that was prepared similar to the frog legs but has sliced lotus root instead of potatoes. However, I took off a point as the shrimp were considerably small - - disappointing but great flavors. Sweet and Sour Pork (1.5/5) The worst dish of the evening. Clearly the pork was cooked twice and reheated. It was hard in texture and not heated through. I'm generally a fan of sweet and sour but this version was underwhelming. Not recommended. Fried Lamb BBQ (4.5/5) I'm a fan of lamb and this overall was good. Tender and seasoned well. Not tough, no sinew nor cartilage. Tossed with garlic and spices. The only setback for me was the fact that too much baking soda was used where the dish lacked the lamb flavor. Hot Pot with Pig Blood (2/5) I was scarred previously by large pigs intestines and not a fan of blood cubes. Just not my thing. But my family immensely enjoyed this dish. I had the pleasure of watching them feast away. Also had book tripe, Spam slices and soybean sprouts. Fried Fish Fillet (5/5) This dish was indeed a family favorite. Fish deep fried to perfection - - nice golden brown and tossed with spices, minced garlic and sliced jalapeños. Absolutely delicious. Service was above average. Staff are trained well where they attended to our needs. Water cups were refilled and brought cups of ice as we requested. Had a few hiccups here and there but nothing major. Overall, a surprisingly great first experience where I'd be game for a return visit. This time I'd like to explore more of the menu, which includes dumplings and some veggie dishes. NOTE: Check your bill prior to paying. For our table of 6, we were automatically charged gratuity. You are also given the option to add more gratuity.

Amos S.

The food here never disappoints; especially for my spice lovers. Authentic and flavorful.

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Leang S.

First time eating here. My sister in law picked the place. Staffs are professional, helpful, and engaging. We ordered so much food because we wanted to tasted everything. No disappointment. Place is located 2nd level by Longs drugs, Zara. Really cute, clean ambiance with ample of seating. I absolutely love the depth of flavors and spices of ever dishes. Their fried rice was all our favorite. I also love their eggplant dish. You can taste the fresh vegetables on every dishes. Every dishes are carefully well prepared with no mediocre efforts. You can literally taste it. I will definitely come back here.

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S M.

Today I got to try the Sliced Beef & Ox Trip in Chili Sauce and the taste was great. Also, the service was very friendly and helpful.

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athena z.

We came here while shopping at Ala Moana since my family is from sichuan and we were excited to taste it! Everything looked so good and we ordered a bunch of dishes. We got mild spicy level for all which was perfect for us. The price was affordable as well with large portions. All the employees speak Chinese which was perfect for my family. This place is definitely authentic sichuan food and my grandpa even said it reminded her of growing up in Sichuan and the food made her feel like she was back at home.

Lentina V.

Came here on a whim at 830pm on a Saturday night. The restaurant was half-full; there was one big group and a couple of smaller groups. We were seated very quickly and iced waters were brought without prompting. It was our first time, not too hungry, and have a picky teenager, so we ordered dishes he would eat: spicy fried chicken wings, stir fried bok choy, and pork wonton soup. The bok choy was served in like five minutes! And then pork wonton soup came not long after. It was insanely fast. Even though we probably didn't order the dishes they're known for, everything was good. The bok choy was light and perfectly crisp, the ten wontons were adequately seasoned and the broth was light and simple. The chicken wings were crispy outside and tender inside, def not re-fried. The server asked how spicy we wanted it; we said however it was supposed to be, which is medium. It wasn't spicy at all, unless you munched on the dried chili and garlic bits. Service was good enough for us in a family-style restaurant for a simple meal. We considered briefly adding another dish, and almost flagged a server down but we used the QR code instead. I'd be interested in trying their griddles and hotpot dishes next time. Solid 4.5 stars.

Linda T.

Very good food & tolerable spice level. Taste-wise would definitely come back for the pork dumplings & garlic pork slices. Minus a star for service because our waters were empty and it took quite a few attempts to get a refill.

My huband and I always love to go there and our go-to order is the hot and spicy boiled fish! The staff are very very friendly and accomodating. It's really worth the experience every time.

Can't wait for this to open! Hope it's authentic!
Andy F.

Finally! I've been waiting and waiting to come back to SXY Szechuan ever since learning of new ownership, and that the new owner is the same as Spicy Pavillion that was in the Chinatown Cultural Plaza. Must be more authentic now, right? Yes, it is! And all the dishes match the photos on the menu too. Inside was clean, organized, and busier and livelier since the last visit. Prices are the usual shopping mall level, but good portions! We started with the Spicy Pigs Ear. These were very good! The ears were quite tender, and the flavors came through. The spice level was on the light side, but still acceptable (and understandable). Next was the stir-fried lotus root. A simple and tasty dish. Lotus root was crunchy, and nicely seasoned. Lastly was the Szechuan Flavored Hot Pot with Duck Blood. This was really good. A well-portioned hot pot with a good amount of duck blood, pork intestines, beef tripe, Chinese cabbage, and etc. We went with the "normal" spice and numb level, which was light for us. The flavor was more garlicky. Everything was still tasty and delicious. Overall, everything was good. All the flavors were there. Spice and numb level were toned down, which makes sense. Next time, we'll request for extra or authentic level of numb and spice. The service was excellent. Everyone was attentive and friendly. Will definitely come back to try more things because everything looks good!

The food tastes really good and looks very nice. The service is also great and the staff are friendly. The place has a nice atmosphere, and I really enjoyed my time here. I would definitely come back again.

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