they force a tip and ladies older ones there had some attitude as well when I asked about the tip (December 20th) like seriously provide better service if I'm gonna pay that much !!! read more

Tried it. Cold food, subpar service, everything pre-made. Extra charge for tea, no complimentary tea. I threw up a couple hours after eating here. Flies were buzzing around. Also weird duct tape in bathroom. read more

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We had fun and the cheerful staff are one of the main reasons. Other patrons seemed to be having a good time also. The buffet selections were very good and refilled quickly when low. Only negative thought that comes to mind is the Hot and Sour soup. The recipe needs to be tweaked or replaced with another in my opinion. Definitely will return. read more

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I've been ordering delivery from here for ten years, and it never disappoints. We always seem to order the same things. I recommend the Wor Wonton soup, Salt n' Pepper Ribs, Castle's Special Chow Mein, and Creamy Yam Yam Jumbo Shrimp.That last dish is so weird and so good. It comes with lightly breaded shrimp, a mayonnaise-like sauce and PEACHES! It's odd but so good! I went today, Friday night at 7:15 to the actual restaurant, and was a bit disappointed. Some of the dishes were cold. Some were empty. I kinda felt like we were being hurried out when we flagged our waitress down. She asked, "Ready to leave?" Um...No. Can we get another beer? She delivered our check immediately afterward. Hmmm...Well, it DID appear they were ready to close very soon afterward. In restaurant, was a three for me, but for delivery, it's a four. The only thing that might make the delivery system better is ordering on-line instead of by phone. What do you say Szechuan Castle? Is that a possibility? read more

We ordered chicken balls two orders, beef and broccoli, came with "chicken fried rice" supposedly. Worst ever! Not only were the chicken in the chicken balls small I would say 10% of each was chicken rest was batter, the Chicken Fried Rice should if been called egg fried rice as there was no chicken in the rice. Most expensive and garbage Chinese food ever! read more

Szechuan Castle delivered happiness this evening. From the order lady's friendly and helpful manner, to the encouraging attention to the tiny changes we requested, to the delivery driver's vibes of contentment to the tasty dishes, each with their own character, to the additional sauces packed as requested, it was the best Chinese delivery food we've had in Edmonton. The better half decided upon the Castle's Gourmet Dinner, with the deep-fried combo plate (wonton, dry ribs, spring rolls), beef with mixed vegetables, Szechuan beef, sweet & sour pork, and chicken fried rice. Nothing disappointed; each item was exactly as advertised and as expected. Prices good. Portions hefty. When was the last time all that happened? I'm looking forward to the next time we give Szechuan Castle a try. We love it because we eat it up yummmmm! read more

Great experience overall and its not too pricey. Nice place to go for lunch or for a family outing.

If I could give 3.5 I would this place was a good fast eat with average food . Service was good . Price was 19 . Buffet was nice size . Lots of people Noise levels high but overall good Place read more

Szechuan castle has always been my go to chinese restaurant for casual dinner with my family and my parents have even held my older brothers birthday there once. We've been going here ever since i can remember, probably about 14 years. Right when you walk in, were always greeted so friendly and welcoming by the owner and there is hardly any wait the times ive been there. Fun greet and fast seat! There is the perfect variety of food there to chose from, i always end up getting seconds and the food isnt greasy which is great! Less grease, more delicious food. Szechuan Castle has a great variety in their salad/dessert bar then some other buffet places ive been to. Waiters/Waitresses always ask if you need more tea or any extras you might prefer.This restaurant has a very comfortable atmosphere, great for all ages! recommend to EVERYONE! read more

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This is not a great looking restaurant but it does have some good food such as the BBQ pork the teriyaki chicken (tastes more like honey) dumplings wings peppered beef and Szechuan beef over all one of the better buffets in Edmonton price is a bit high and cold options and deserts could be better. read more

My hunnybunny reviewed the Szechuan Castle recently, because they "delivered happiness" to us one night. I'm reviewing them today because they just did it again. Consistency being as important as taste, the Szechuan Castle deserves kudos for making a repeat order just as wonderful (and correctly customized, just as we requested) as our previous dinner. The sweets were sweet, the salty and gingery just as claimed, the fried rice tasty, and everything spiced well but not overspiced - there was still room for me to taste as I like, and to add the sauces in the ways that make me smile. (Thank you, Szechuan Castle, for providing ample sauces & packets.) Soon we'll do it again. I think this will be our regular go to place, especially when its too cold to go out. Their delivery driver is very pleasant and the order staff on the phone equally cheerful. Way to go! read more

I don't know if the quality and taste had decreased or if I have different standards of Chinese food than other reviewers, but unfortunately, my experience was just meh. If I were to judge on food alone, I would have given a 2 star rating. The service is what brought it up to 3 stars. The servers were very genuinely helpful and friendly! The food however, was mediocre. There was no flavours that stood out for me and the dishes were almost bland compared to the other Chinese places around town. They don't have as much selection as other buffets either. That plus the fact that it costs more than other Chinese buffets equals an experience I don't wish to repeat. I've never had their delivery, but if it tastes anything like their buffet, it's not worth it. Word of warning, don't try their kimchi on their salad bar. I'm not sure why I expected better, but I'm not even sure if it was still good and kimchi rarely ever goes bad... Overall, it didn't leave a good impression and although all the employees there were amazing, the food will unfortunately keep me away. read more

Well I can keep this short a sweet. Been going here for years more as a takeout or delivery choice. Food is almost always good and arrives warm. Doesn't seem so gelatinous as some of the food out there or as greasy. My go to order is the dinner for two deluxe with chicken & mixed veggies instead of beef for me' lady. Good pricing and generous portions. When eating in it is fully renovated after the terrible fire a while back and as such is open and clean. It can get pretty busy at times but table turnover is decent as well. When you want dependable fast "Chinese" food please consider them as they have been in business for years and truly aim to please their customers! read more

I love the Castle. They have a great buffets and great service. Delivery is always on time. When you go pick up it is ready right when they say! I love the food they have a great Chinese buffet for lunch and dinner . If you are going at lunch go early. This is one of the only Chinese food restaurants that my family will order at. My favourite at the buffet is the Chilli Shrimp and they make a great BBQ Pork. For take out the containers are always full and the food is hot! The buffet is always being freshened up with hot food Too! what more can you ask for. The management and staff is always pleasant and they are dedicated when it comes to supporting the community too! read more

This place is delish!! All the food is yummy! Highly recommend!! Everything we ordered was fresh! Every item that was supposed to be crispy was crispy! I think it's the best in the City! read more

Known for its large buffet, the Chinese is not bad for Western Chinese food. I always ask for no MSG and they leave out where possible. Favorite dishes here are Black Bean Chicken, Mongolian Beef and Ginger Beef. I'm not a fan of the Chicken Balls that have too much dough and a small amount of low grade chicken. Delivery is free in the local area if order is over $30. read more

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The food was very tasty for "western" Chinese food. It was a buffet that I ate and food was quite hot. It was obvious from the large number of people present at the restaurant that the food was always fresh because there was a constant line-up of people taking food. Men's restrooms was spotless and smelled very clean. I took a quick walk around and all toilets, urinals and sinks were squeaky clean which is always important to me as a customer. The price was $16.99 per adult. Tonight, I ate with my 2-year old Godson and was appalled that they charged me $3 for him! He ate 1 spring roll and drank some water from a glass and they charged me $3. This is the first time EVER being charged for him, which is enough for me not to return there. read more

I love going here wish I could go there again before I move but that's the sucky thing about moving no money Kim is a wonderful lady read more

You won't have a hard time finding this Chinese restaurant, since the outside looks like an actual castle. Yes, this is totally cheesy, but it's still kind of cool. The inside of this restaurant is nice, but nothing fancy. The only reason to really come here is for their cheap buffet that has tons of szechuan food. They have all the basics like wonton soup, ginger beef, deep fried shrimp, veggies, noodles, rice, and more. Make sure you don't leave too much food on your plate though, because you will get charged extra for wasting food. The food isn't bad, but it's kind of greasy. It's at least fresh, because this place is usually busy, so they are constantly bringing out hot, fresh food. I hate to say this, but this is totally the type of place, where people come to gorge. I've looked around, and all I see are people shoving their faces with as much food as they can, rather than taking their time to enjoy their meal. Still, if you're looking to gorge on decent, cheap Chinese food, this is the place. read more

I really like the chinese buffet here. They have many chinese dishes as well as the usual north american buffet items plus fruits . The wonton soup is great . Takeout orders are very fast and service is good. read more

The outside is no indication of the bright and inviting decor inside. We arrived for the dinner buffet, shortly before 730pm on a Saturday evening, and the buffet was full and hot. The staff were very cheerful and friendly and the food was tasty and plentiful. Dinner Buffet was $19.99 and includes 20+ hot dishes, salad bar, soup and dessert. (No ice cream) read more

Szechuan Castle - The outside. - Chinese Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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I've been going to this restaurant ever since I was a teenager. My family and I tried the food once and fell in love! It became a family tradition to eat here whenever we were celebrating small victories such as getting an A on a final exam or finally finishing renovations on the house, etc... The food is amazing, and the staff are very efficient and kind, and I always recommend this restaurant to friends of mine and they all seem to enjoy it as much as I do! Never disappointed when I visit read more

Certainly impressed with the selection. A number of salads to choose from and plenty of choice on the Entrée Bar. Szechuan Beef, Spicy Shrimp, Muscles in Wine Sauce and the Chicken Wings stood out the most. Dishes were replenished with some delay. Fair selection including fruit on the Dessert table. It wasn't overly busy, service was lagging. Buffet prices for children were based on age, which should be an industry standard. This is exactly what one should expect of a $20 Buffet experience well off the China Town strip in Edmonton. read more

Went there with the family and had a great time there. The staff was very friendly and efficient. Food variety was great and varied in selection which was fantastic for all of the different tastes in the family. The dessert selection was plentiful and delicious, and my kids took advantage of that. Would definitely again to treat some of the foods I didnt get a chance to try yet or try the alacarte menu. read more

This is a tough review. I have had lots of Chinese food that is much, much better than this. I came here because people said this is a great Chinese food buffet restaurant. There is lots of selection, but listen... this is a western Chinese food buffet, with not a lot of flavor (for me)... The place was busy, the staff are super friendly and it seems like an ok place to take the family. Prices are reasonable too. For people who like the Western style, then probably a 4 star... but for overall tastiness of the food... I can only give a 3 star. read more

I was surprised to see all the positive reviews, as this is the second time i've ordered take out from this place, and it's the second time i've been disappointed. One of the reviewers recommended the wonton soup. I found it flavorless. The chow mien is not bad to be sure, but I didn't like the sweet and sour pork at all. Something didn't taste right about it. I ordered the beef with mixed vegetables this last time, and I don't know what was wrong with the beef but it tasted awful, as did the vegetables. I threw out the dish. I think their prices are fine, delivery is relatively fast, but the food is very disappointing. YMMV but I won't be ordering from this place again. read more

Is the food Chinese? Not authentic but the usual westernized fair. However, it was very good for what it was. The dinner buffet is large and I didn't find any of the dishes greasy and overall it was very tasty, except for a few dishes I tasted that I didn't care for, so next time I just won't eat them. Only thing is with a buffet, it took a while to gain someone's attention to get some tea. It's a busy place, but you get seated pretty quickly unless you come in with a large group that requires many tables. Looking forward to my next visit of westernized chinese food. read more

Stopped for lunch today. Was a little disappointed the vegetable salad was fresh maybe 3 or 4 days ago, and this is not the first time that it was old. The toss salad lettuce was also brown. The macaroni salad had a weird taste .... perhaps the mayo had been out to long. Stir fry veggies has the broccoli all picked out. Very disappointed today! read more

Best Chinese food hands down. Price is very reasonable, delivery was prompt even for such a busy day (valentine's day). Would recommend it to anyone read more

Never get take out from a buffet place. Food was not fresh at all and tasted like it had been sitting around all day. Most of it we couldn't even eat because the meat was so rubbery and tough. Schezwan beef and sweet and sour pork coating was so mushy and just gross. Chicken balls didn't even have the texture of chicken because it was like a ball of rubber. This food must have been sitting around for days it seemed, I've never had such bad food. The portions were very small compared to most places which was fine because we couldn't even eat it. A real disappointment. Don't waste your money or time read more

This is a great buffet. If you are looking for a tasty Chinese food buffet, then look no further. The price is right. If you plan to go at lunch, be there before noon. The place gets busy. read more

Not bad for a buffet! I have dined here 3 times now and have always found the hostess to be extremly friendly and the restaurant clean. We are always seated as soon as we arrive which is a bonus. Szechuan Castle is by far the cleanest Chinese food restaurant I have been to yet, with an open and roomy, comfortable dining space and a neat and tidy rest room (double bonus!). The buffet selection is good, something for everyone...but nothing over the top exciting. All of the standard take out menu items are readily available, ie. fried rice, chicken balls, ginger beef (or was it Szechuan beef?) and wonton soup. Not greasy and no chewy beef fat. The dessert buffet could be better...but who really has room for dessert after a Chinese buffet anyway? The food does not contain MSG, which is refreshing. Despite one of my chicken balls being slightly pink, and my noodles a tad cold, this is my pick for Chinese buffet or take out in the city so far...and only $20 a person. Check it out and have fun...but make sure you visit with an empty stomach! read more

Szechuan Castle - Great selection for buffet dishes! yum - Chinese Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Buffet was terrible. Worst I've ever tried. Food that should be Tangy or spicy was Bland, the meat was incredibly fatty, the vegetables were overly salty, and the fried food was too greasy. For the first time ever I found myself spitting food into a paper napkin. On the plus side, they didn't make me pay for it, so at least the service was good. read more

This is our go to place for ordering Chinese food. Food is always tasty and hot when delivered. Delivery is always quick. Down side to this place is they always charge us an extra $5 on top of our delivery fee because we live in a newer area off winterburn road. (They say we are out of their limits) other downside is the buffet here, it's very quiet in the building (no music playing) I personally don't like being able to hear every little sound going on when eating. And the food isn't as good as when ordering it for delivery. (Old, cold, dry, hard) read more

I've ordered delivery twice at Szechuan Castle and both experiences were very similar so I'll focus on the second time. I ordered Dinner for One - A (Egg Roll, Chicken Chop Suey, Dry Ribs, Chicken Fried Rice), small won ton soup, 2 spring rolls, 2 cans of pop, and the Canadian Chicken Fingers "n" Fries for my son who dislikes Chinese food. The price came to $36.47. They offer free delivery and orders must be a minimum of $33 Both times I was quoted 30 - 45 minutes for delivery and the driver came within the estimated time. They offer 'debit at the door' which is convenient and both times my order was correct. The lady on the phone as well as the delivery driver were both friendly and polite each time. In regards to the meal, there were some things I was please with and some things I disliked. I didn't try the chicken fingers so won't comment on that (although they were hot) but the fries were somewhat warm - not hot - and seemed to have been sitting under a warmer for a long time because they were slightly dried out, sort of-rubbery, and definitely not crispy. My son and I both disliked them enough that I decided to throw them away and made him a different side at home (this is only the second time I've done this with home delivery, definitely not a habit of mine). The won ton soup was hot and very flavorful. I was pleased that there were more pieces of meat than I expected and it was slightly larger than what I have gotten from small won ton soups at other restaurants. The spring rolls were crispy and hot and had good flavor. The batter for the egg roll wasn't want I expected. It was more of a type of breading I would expect to find on chicken balls and because of that I was disappointed overall with the egg roll - it seemed to be more of a battered vegetable puff than an actual egg roll. However, it was hot and stuffed full with filling that was seasoned wonderfully. Everything in my meal was hot except the dry ribs. They were tough and slightly dried out, possibly from being under a warmer too long. The rice was typical of what I would expect from a Chinese restaurant, and the chicken chop suey was full of chicken with vegetables that were cooked and still slightly crispy. Overall I gave this restaurant a rating of 3/5 stars because the meal was flavorful and came in large quantities, but not all of the meal was hot and fresh. In the future I'll choose spring rolls over egg rolls and skip the Western Foods section. read more

The food is good, but the service I receive whenever I come in, is horrible. My friend and I come in a lot, and for the amount of money we've given to this restaurant, I feel that we should be treated more respectful, Instead of being treated like we're making your lives miserable, whenever we ask a question about something on the menu. I'd rather eat next door at the Jiffy Lube Oil Change business. They atleast appreciate their paying customers. We will definitely not be returning to this restaurant again. Kindest Regards, Linda Horton read more

We have ordered delivery from here a few times. They are always very fast. We will be quoted a 40 min wait time but they will be here in 20. The quality and prices of food are average. The staff are always very friendly. read more

We tried Szechuan Castle again about a month ago. The food hasn't improved at all. I'm surprised, as I was hoping the previous experience was a one-time thing. read more

I visited here for the first time on Sunday, I love going to buffets and I was impressed with this one, there was actual flavor to the food it didn't taste bland like some buffets I've been too. The workers were friendly and the serves came by with refills of water every 5 to 10 mins which was great as normally you have to get their attention or when the glass is empty! .. I would deffiantly come back again! ... There was also alot of selection as well, I had 2 plates and was completely stuffed I thought I had to be rolled out of the place, thank god for yoga pants!! read more

Absolutely the BEST chinese I have ever had!!! They are always so polite and cheerful and they also offer gluten free and no MSG options!! Never greasy and always fresh ...absolutely a foodie's dream read more