I should have eaten at Sze Chuan ages ago. I was told it was amazing. I even lived very near to it in the past. It's been on my list, but I didn't go. That was an error. The restaurant is in a tucked away strip mall and is modest in size and decor. The strip mall also contains hidden treasures like a Chinese bakery/BBQ and an Asian store. We went early on a Saturday evening with friends. The service was excellent, although with some staff there were language hurdles. No matter - everyone made it work and we were left with an abundance of amazing food at a reasonable price. Wine and beers are served, as well as smoothies and other non-alcoholic drinks. BF ordered crab rangoon as a starter, which was good. He liked it more than I did, but it was nice and crispy. I just didn't think it compared to other dishes. My vegetable egg roll was very good as well, but nothing terribly unique. He went bold on the entree and ordered the pork intestine and blood cake dish. He really enjoyed it and said it was quite spicy. The portions are generous and he did bring a lot home. I ordered the homestyle tofu, which normally has pork. I got it without to make it vegetarian friendly. The textures were very good and the sauce was intensely flavorful, but mild. I also ordered a supplementary dish of braised mushrooms and Shanghai greens. Everyone at the table enjoyed this dish, particularly the greens, which are a variety of bok choy, called pac choy. The mushrooms were wonderful, with the texture of wood ears. I also had plenty of leftovers to eat the next day. Our friends ordered the Szechuan spicy pork dumplings and they got rave reviews. My cousin did say they were not overly spicy. She went on to order the sizzling black pepper beef, which she said was good, but not nearly as unique or deeply flavored as the other dishes. Her husband ordered the pork intestine with clear noodles, which he enjoyed but said was extremely spicy. He did leave a lot of sauce behind since it was so hot. He also had the ox tendon and maw in spicy sauce, which came with chopped peanuts on top. He seemed really pleased with that dish. We agreed that we would happily go back to explore the menu more. Everything was excellent and I thought the prices were generally quite reasonable, especially for the quantity of food. I do wish the menu had more descriptive text, so I could familiarize myself with the dishes. The choices are many and overwhelming and the menu is huge. I'd also love to see a symbol for vegetarian options since it's very hard to know otherwise and many of the vegetable dishes included pork or other meat. As we left the restaurant was getting increasingly busy with people waiting by the door for seats. This is a popular place for good reason. read more

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Sze Chuan is still one of my top 3 favorite Chinese restaurants in the Milwaukee area. It seems they are always busy, but the staff also does a good job getting guests seated, managing the wait list, getting food served and tables turned without rushing the guests. The Spicy Pork Dumplings have become my go-to appetizer, and the fried spring rolls are also very good. On a most recent visit, we ordered hot pot. Our server brought us the sheet to make our selections. You can choose from mild broth, spicy broth, or half tray of each. The spicy is pretty hot with lots of red chili peppers soaking in it, so I scooped out the chili peppers to keep rhe flavor but lessen the impact on my palate. For 2 guests, I recommend choosing 3 items from the list, maybe 2 protein and one veggie or 2 veggie and one protein to start. You can order more if you finish and need more. This is in addition to the two appetizers you will choose, which is included with rhe hot pot dinner. It's a great value! Sze Chuan remains on my short list of go-to's for Chinese dining, and I look forward to my next visit, whenever that may be. read more

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Very authentic place as far as Sichuan cuisine goes. Was highly recommended from a local coworkers. I was doubting how good this place could be. They did a great job for us this time. We got dry pot with spicy jelly noodles, cauliflower flower, fish fillets in a stone pot, three mushrooms, spicy chicken, and rice ball in the wine shop. I got praised for ordering the food. Would say everything was delicious. We didn't go overboard with the spicy level. I'd lean towards fish and mushrooms this time. You have to try the rice ball in the rice wine soup at a cold winter night. So the warm sweetness would make the whole night so comforting. Services were quite professional and swift. Would like to visit soon. read more

Always have enjoyed coming here for surprisingly great Szechuan food for Milwaukee! It's a place we always try to stop by whenever we are in the area or want to meet up with friends. We came for a weekend lunch and it was pretty busy. Service was slow but understandable since it was so busy. We really enjoyed the eggplant, twice cooked pork, and sesame chicken. read more

Sze Chuan Restaurant - Eggplant - Szechuan Near Me - West Allis, Wisconsin

Tried the hot pot! To order you fill out the paper and put in a qty. we tried the half vegetarian and half meat spicy broth hot pot. The beef lamb. Fatty beef, and tripes were really good along with all the veggies. Be careful with the hot veggies so as not to burn your tongue. The food's so good, you could keep eating even when you're full, at least that's what happened to me. Definitely try the hot pot. I'm definitely coming back next time to try their other no. Hot pot entree! Good service. The lace is spacious and was not crowded when we went for a late dinner. read more

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Sze Chuan Restaurant is an easy 5-star favorite for us. When dining in, the service is good, the food is outstanding, and the seating/ambiance is totally comfortable for a relaxed meal. When ordering takeout, the experience is just as impressive. Our food has always been ready on time and just as delicious as dining in. The flavors here truly stand out and are far superior to any other Chinese spot in Milwaukee. We genuinely go out of our way to order from them because the quality is consistently that good. On top of that, the portions are generous, making every meal well worth it. A must-try for anyone looking for flavorful, high-quality Chinese cuisine, specifically szechuan style! read more

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This place came highly recommended by a friend and she was so right. I was just along for the ride and defaulted to her for ordering and we all came away happy, full, and with leftovers to enjoy. We got the szechuan grilled beef, string beans, pork & tofu, szechuan cold noodles with peanuts, General Tso's chicken, and spicy pork dumplings. We shared a large Sapporo, too. Everything was incredible. The food and drink came out super fast and we had a lovely feast before us. The service is friendly and relaxed. Brief check-ins, water refills but mainly leaving us to enjoy and chat, which I really like. It's a place to hang out for a while with friends and family and take your time. I can't wait to come back to try the hot pot and get some of these favorites again. read more

Sze Chuan Restaurant - Szechuan Near Me - West Allis, Wisconsin

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I'm still thinking about the Dry Chili Fish Filet days later. Had that mala we sichuan people like. My sichuan dad would slap his knees by how good the food is. Service was fast and to the point. Tons of people at the restaurant around 6:30-7pm. Not pretentious but clean. They had 水煮牛 (boiled beef - it's Sliced Beef in Chili Pepper Soup on the menu) which that's how you know this food is authentic. But I actually really enjoyed the Crispy Chicken in Garlic Sauce - it definitely was not as spicy but had that crispy fried texture but glazed in sweet and sour sauce. The Mayo Tofu with pork and Twice Cooked Pork were hits as well. read more

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The servers can be very unfriendly. The food varies for being very good to inedible. When I asked for light Spice, they made it extra spicy. Very disappointed. read more

Wowow. I am still drooling thinking about the incredible food here. We came on a Tuesday night with a party of 6 and were seated right away. From the moment we walked in we were greeted right away and the servers came by to check on us several times to refill our water (always a must). We started with appetizers of spicy pork dumplings and egg rolls. The dumplings were incredible. They were so flavorful in the chili sauce. The egg rolls were also very delicious with a perfectly thin/crispy wonton. For the main food everything was incredible! You must come with an appetite to share these generous portions of food. Our group favorites were the sliced beef in chili pepper soup, twice cooked pork, and crispy chicken in garlic sauce. The mapo tofu in pork was also incredible in addition to their fried rice and dry chili fish filet (although too spicy for me!) One of our fortune cookies was soggy but other than that our experience was incredible with the delicious food. I cant wait to come back to my new favorite Chinese restaurant. read more

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Get only the authentic Chinese dishes. Also you need to now designate the spice level. The cold noodle salad and wood ear mushrooms we got lacked any spice. Wasn't aware they blanded it down and raised the prices. Neverless I have not found better Szechuan food better in SE Wisconsin so will continue to support. read more

The mapo tofu is as spicy and true to form as it gets. Portions are generous, service is quick, but be ready for a crowd if you show up at dinner time. read more

I hate to knock off some stars, but waiting an hour longer than your scheduled pick-up time is ridiculous. The fried rice was greasy this time. The dumplings and tofu were delicious as always but not worth the chaos. read more

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Among the best egg and tomato I have ever eaten anywhere, competing with the best homestyle versions I have tasted in Taiwan or mainland China. The spicy lamb was also out of this world, walking the edge between overpowering and maximally stimulating. read more

Came for Saturday lunch. Place was busy but we got seated immediately. Portions are great, very shareable. Green beans are the best in the city and have such good flavor. The pork chow was decent, but I would maybe try a different main dish next time. Crispy tofu was new, and it was cooked perfectly. Flavor was good but wish it had a light sauce to dip in. Overall very good and hits that craving. read more

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this is a go to spot for me and my mom! it is family style in their servings--you get a big plate of it and share with the table. their fried tofu is delicious, almost wish there was a sauce to go with it too but by itself is great as well! their beef lo mein was delicious too, i loved the silky and chewy texture of the noodles and the veggies they put in it. food comes out pretty fast which is great! i've tried their egg drop soup too which is so good. they have a big menu but i'm really the type to be a repeater in my orders! i am such a big fan of their thai iced tea too, not too sweet and you can taste its freshly brewed! read more

Sze Chuan Restaurant - thai iced tea - Szechuan Near Me - West Allis, Wisconsin

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Amazing experience! Our service was fast and the servers were very nice. The restaurant is overall nice with nice tableware and real chopsticks (not the flimsy disposable wooden ones). We ordered the crab Rangoon and veggie rolls for an appetizer, which we loved! The dipping sauce is 10/10. My friend and I tried their stone pot, which was a fun experience but a tad spicer than the server explained it would be and had more of a Tabasco sauce heat to it. Their General Tso's chicken had some heat to it too and was so good. My favorite dish that our table shared was their chicken Lo Mein! A classic dish done super well with great flavor. Overall, we had a great experience and will come back! read more

Sze Chuan Restaurant - Chicken dish - Szechuan Near Me - West Allis, Wisconsin

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The service, food, and atmosphere of this restaurant are all great! We stopped in here yesterday to pick up some food to go. Every interaction we had with staff members was friendly. They were also patient while we tried to figure out what to order. The restaurant itself was clean and very nicely decorated with lovely canvas screen prints on the walls, hanging Chinese lanterns, and tasteful table cloths. I would love to dine in, next time! The food was really tasty and reminiscent of the year we spent teaching English in China. We tried the Dan Dan noodles based on previous reviews and we were not disappointed! I wish I would have gotten two orders of this dish. We also tried the sliced potatoes in vinegar, the string green beans, and the scallion pancake which are dishes we've searched for and rarely find around Milwaukee. Lastly, we got the General Tso's Chicken. I would not recommend the scallion pancake which was dried out (though the flavor was fantastic!). I would also not recommend the General Tso's chicken, as it was overly sweet. Everything else was very, very good. I can't wait to return to try more food! read more

My favorite Chinese restaurant in the Milwaukee area!! You HAVE to get the fish in the spicy soup. It's spicy (duh) but worth it, and your sinuses will thank you. Take the rest home and grab some white fish from the grocery store next door and it's enough for several more servings the next day or two. The crispy tofu and spicy dumplings are also delicious. Standard looking Chinese restaurant but their food will exceed expectations. read more

The food is amazing, i had the Sesame chicken and it was cooked perfectly, beef fried rice and my wife had the sautéed squid dry pot. The service was good. The serving are large. You should definitely try this place. read more

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Busy place. Don't be surprised if you are told sit there, what you want? and that you have to get your own menu. No courtesy of any kind. The egg rolls were 2 for $5. They were the size of a finger and filled with cabbage no seasoning. we should of ordered the vegetable rolls for $1.50 less. Chicken and vegetables was mainly bok choy. Not the biggest serving. Sesame chicken was a bit overcooked. Seems like a lunch portion for $15. The table next to ours had 3 very young children. They were frying their meal. The oldest child maybe 6 was throwing shrimp in the hot boiling liquid (oil?) It seemed like an accident waiting to happen. Very noisy in here so not a great place if you want to chat. read more

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This place is always busy and you will wait at dinner time. There is a reason for it. Food is amazing. We drive thirty minutes to eat here. Is just that good. So many unique options, big menu, feels fresh and healthier. Asian grocery market nearby in same shopping center of you feel like buying stuff for home. read more

My group of 3 attempted a new restaurant and were not only disappointed but left offended. Restaurant was very busy at 6:30 but we were seated promptly but grew concerned when no server approached us for 15 minutes. When she did arrive she urgently demanded our order as she had someone on the phone in her hand. Simple order, egg rolls, vegetable egg rolls, Mongolian beef, and chicken fried rice,and a can of Coke. No food for 15 minutes, then a plate flopped down with the announcement, Egg Roll, and the server disappeared. Now I am upset and seek another server. "Is this the traditional egg roll or the vegetable? Do you have any mustard?". He replied he would check. 5 minutes. Traditional egg roll (now cold) and mustard packets. 5 minutes, vegetables egg rolls. 10 minutes, Mongolian beef, covered in pepper flakes and little sauce. I wait 10 minutes for the chicken fried rice which never arrived. Mongolian beef now cold. I pay for the food served even though the beef was cold and uneaten. We leave and will not return. read more

This is my top-rated Asian restaurant, and I can't count how many times I've been here. I've recommended it to many friends, family members, and even people from out of town. Whenever we host or eat with groups, we always come here. I've tried so many of their dishes, and I've never been disappointed. If you want authentic Asian food, not the Americanized version, this is the place to go. If you want my dish recommendations, here are a few favorites I always order: * 013 Beef Tendon in Chili Sauce (麻辣牛筋) * 049 Braised Pork Belly (糯香红烧肉) * Kung Pao Chicken (宮保雞) * Salted Fried Fish * Mapo Tofu or Tofu Stone Pot Most of their appetizers are also delicious, and they serve the food very quickly. If you can't eat spicy food, I recommend asking before you order. Some dishes are spicier than what you might find at most American Asian food restaurants. For example, the Mongolian Beef is spicier than usual. read more

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This is now the only place we will eat for Chinese food. Everything is so delicious and what I can only imagine as near to authentic as we can get. read more

Sze Chuan is an authentic restaurant, duly serving good dishes from the Southwest of China. Many of the diners were Chinese, a good sign in any restaurant serving food from the world's most populated country. Service was poor at first but improved as time went by. We ordered the House Special Dry Pot, Homestyle Tofu, Spicy Pork Dumpling, and Shrimp with vegetables. I loved the dumplings, shrimp and tofu. The Dry Pot was not enjoyed by my spouse. Asking for mild spiciness was the correct move. Sze Chuan Restaurant is located in a West Allis strip mall with several Asian businesses. You will dine on authentic food in a modest space. I loved it, and my bottle of sake was the perfect partner to every dish. No spirits are served at Sze Chuan, only beer and wine. There is no bar. I will return soon. read more

Sze Chuan Restaurant - Sake! - Szechuan Near Me - West Allis, Wisconsin

The green beans, bok choy, Mongolian beef, and pan fried dumplings are solid choices.

Wasn't memorable. Just okay food. Service was fine and the place was clean and low-key at the time.

A favorite place for "authentic" flavors/choices, with very fast service and reasonable prices. Today I thought I'd try the recommended by my dietician, Kung Pao (large pieces of chicken, low potassium veggies). Not so. Chicken was breaded crap, very small sinewy, stringy pieces. Flavor was good, but I assume that the lunch price (9.95) vs. the regular menu Kung Pao ($14.95) is the reason. In any case, don't bother with the Kung Pao lunch special. Crap. read more

The best authentic Chinese restaurant I've ever been to. They offer a wide variety of dishes for everyone's taste. We've brought nearly all our friends here--and have even been invited by others ourselves. It truly is just that good! read more

The food was very good and the restaurant was clean. I would have preferred the waiters to come more often to check on us and ask us if we wanted anything else but other wise the service was good. Me and my family will come back soon! read more

I'm pleasantly surprised there's a really good Szechuan place. Takeout was super easy. The inside looks pretty spacey. I got the spicy pork dumplings and shrimp and broccoli and both were so good. My only regret is not asking for more spicy! read more

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Maybe we ordered the wrong things but we ordered a pickup dinner for the family on Thanksgiving night after picking everyone up from the airport. We ordered wonton soup, broccoli beef, chicken with snow peas, and white rice. It was ALL mostly flavorless and simply not that good. I've heard such good things about this restaurant, I was surprised by this experience. The food was fresh and the portions were good, just the flavor was off. I won't be coming back. read more

They have very quick service, great food, and it always smells great! The best part food there is hands down the spicy dumplings! read more

Sze Chuan Restaurant - Fried rice, spicy dumplings, miso soup and vegetable fried rice! - Szechuan Near Me - West Allis, Wisconsin

This place makes all of my dumpling dreams come true! Online ordering is simple and seamless. I placed an order at 5:15 and my order was hot and ready by 5:30. The restaurant is located in a small strip mall that has ample parking. The moment you walk in you are welcomed by the aroma of chilies. The staff were attentive even though the restaurant was already busy with their dinner crowd. I quickly glanced around & saw many tables had opted for the hot pot. The staple, must have item for me are the szechuan pork dumplings; the perfect amount of spice, texture, and umami. This time I tried the wonton noodle soup which was tasty on its own, but I added some chili oil to give it a little kick. The Shanghai greens were just an order of braised bok choy, which I love, but lacked any exciting flavor compared to the other items I've eaten. I can't wait to go back and try something new! read more

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We tried this place after seeing all the glowing reviews, but our takeout experience was underwhelming. I ordered the beef with broccoli -- it was bland, and the beef was chewy. My spouse got the salt and pepper tofu (which tasted like it had neither), dumplings that tasted only of pork, scallion pancakes with barely any scallions and a tough, almost inedible texture, wonton soup, and steamed buns. Maybe it was an off night, but based on this experience, we're unlikely to order from here again. read more

Like any solid authentic spot this place isn't trendy or in a popping location. Located in a strip mall the outside is modest but it inside the atmosphere is busy and the fragrances are profound. We went on a Saturday night and waited probably 30-40min for a table. Service was no nonsense and no fuss. You got seated when you got seated. If you're someone who needs hand holding this isn't the place. After seating service was prompt. We order hot and sour soups, pork chile wantons, chicken lo mein, dry pepper chicken, mapo tofu, and general tso's chicken. Portions were excellent and flavors were great. Our total bill was around $90 and we have enough leftovers for dinner tomorrow. We will definitely be back. read more

If you're looking for an authentic Chinese restaurant experience this is your spot. The menu has a plethora of options from hot pot to noodles and all in between. We ordered a mix of dishes, the dumplings were delicious, we shared the garlic beef and kung pou. I'm already dreaming of coming back to try other dishes! There's traditional style tables and the service is quick! read more

Sze Chuan Restaurant - Sze Chuan Dumplings - Szechuan Near Me - West Allis, Wisconsin

Food was mediocre, service was great! In person experience might be better, but as a take-out Idon't recommend. read more

My favorite place to go for HOT POT in milwaukee! The half & half flavored broths are so flavorful. The spicy side is my favorite but the regular side offers nice relief if it's too spicy. The thin sliced lamb is my favorite meat, but the fatty beef also has a ton of flavor. This is definitely a smaller restaurant with only a few tables so expect to wait if you want sit down service. But It's worth the wait! It starts getting really packed after 6-630pm. Casual vibe and no dress code, so no need to get too fancy. That's something that I really love about this place. read more

Sze Chuan Restaurant - Half & half hot pot. Lamb, beef, mushrooms, bok Choy, fish balls, bamboo - Szechuan Near Me - West Allis, Wisconsin