I haven't been to Szechuan House in a couple of years since switching jobs, and I often find myself thinking about how much I missed it. For this year's Chinese New Year, I decided to take the family there for our New Year dinner, and the food was just as good as I remembered. The place hasn't changed a bit, the decor still looks exactly how I remember it, which brought back memories. Since some of my family and friends don't enjoy the same spice level as I do, we adjusted the heat for dinner, and everything still came out fantastic. We ordered the whole steamed fish, happy fish, green beans, tea smoked duck, pork chop, beef pan fried noodles, and more. Every dish was delicious, and the flavors were spot on. The service was a bit tentative at times, but the quality of the food definitely made up for it. Overall, it was a wonderful meal and a great way to celebrate. I definitely need to come back more often. read more

Szechuan House - Our table of food! Yum - Chinese Near Me - Hamilton, New Jersey

Ordered lunch via GrubHub from here and it was solid. The lunch special entrees are great and they come with your choice of rice and then a choice between soup or egg roll as well. It seems that both the pepper steak and chicken with broccoli were in the same sauce (& I've actually found that to be common in this area for some reason) but were tasty overall. The egg roll was quite greasy and the wonton soup was pretty solid with the broth being the star. Oh the white rice was cooked how I expect and wish all Chinese white rice is cooked so that's a plus. Overall a true 3.5 star rating but since halves aren't possible I had to go to 3 because it certainly wasn't a 4. read more

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Chengdu Sichuan style cuisine hidden in Hamilton, NJ. Absolutely delicious family run Sichuan restaurant that is a throwback in time. Authentic flavors with all the heat and 5 spice flavors. Try the Dan Dan noodles. Cumin lamb and fish were incredible. The fish dish is worth the 1 hour drive. read more

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Great spot for the real deal. We tried a number of dishes for a late lunch and enjoyed everything. The service was friendly and attentive. This would be a great spot to spread out with some friends and order lots of different dishes to share. read more

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Super friendly service and great food! Food came out quick and hot and would return to try more dishes. read more

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Fantastic food! I've gone here several times and always love what I get. Their veggie lo mein is fantastic and I like to get it with the szechuan tofu. The place is well decorated and service is always so kind. Would definitely recommend read more

Went to Szechuan House for a work team lunch, and the food was outstanding. We ordered a wide range of dishes and every single one was excellent. I'll definitely be back to work my way through more of the menu. The staff were brilliant and really attentive, especially considering the size of our group, and the décor is absolutely stunning. Couldn't fault the place. read more

Szechuan House - Chinese Near Me - Hamilton, New Jersey

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Szechuan House is hands down one of the most authentic Chinese restaurants in the area. I love the bold, spicy flavors, while my wife isn't a fan of heat, so I always order her Dan Dan Noodles as mild as possible, and she still enjoys every bite. Every dish is packed with traditional Szechuan flavors, perfectly balanced and cooked just right. The staff is welcoming and accommodating, making it easy to adjust spice levels without any hassle. Whether you love fiery spice like me or prefer something milder, Szechuan House is a must-visit for anyone craving real, authentic Szechuan cuisine. read more

My family's favorite Chinese food in the central Jersey area! Szechuan House has absolutely delicious Szechuan dishes that come with !! We always return probably on a monthly basis and the lazy Susans, large tables, and adequate spacing allows for larger parties to enjoy a wonderful eating experience! read more

Szechuan House - Chinese Near Me - Hamilton, New Jersey

We were very pleased with Szechuan House. We ordered fried dumplings, wonton soup, sesame chicken and beef with hot peppers. Everything was tasty. The beef was spicy, as I requested. The service was quick, even though the restaurant had a large lunch crowd. I look forward to going back and trying other dishes. read more

You sure wouldn't expect it from the outside, but this place has some of my favorite dishes. The inside is great and the staff is always welcoming. read more

How is it possible after living here for eight years we were never aware of the Szechuan House. Finally, finding a good consistent Chinese restaurant in the neighborhood one that has quite a large menu so I won't get bored quickly . This was our first visit, and the fact that they were willing to make a change to a dish right off the bat and not charge us extra which I was willing to speak volumes about the food preparation. They actually want to make the dish from scratch so it could've been any sauce any vegetables that we wanted . My wife started off with a traditional small wonton soup. I start off with a traditional egg drop soup and we shared two dishes. One was beef in a brown sauce with black mushroom and asparagus, and the other shrimp in a black bean sauce, to which we asked them to do half shrimp and half scallops. Both dishes very fresh really nice flavor. Nice presentation certainly was filling. It's a BYOB and would also helps us is that other Chinese families were enjoying dinner the same time that we were there so it's nice to know that local place is frequented by the residence by the big parking lot and they take credit cards very very sweet staff very caring read more

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Located right on the strip, easy street parking with indoor and outdoor seating. Tasty, fresh food and decent pricing. read more

It's rare to find an authentic Szechuan restaurant in the Trenton/Hamilton area and Szechuan House is definitely one of the hidden gems. Humble looking from the outside, it amazes me with delicious and spicy dishes every time we dine there. read more

The service and ambiance were good and that is the reason I rated the restaurant one star. I ordered Shrimp in Garlic Sauce, and it was very greasy not to mention I assumed the sauce would be a white sauce not a brown greasy sauce. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone, and I will not try it again. read more

I wanted the Peking Duck at first, but found out it was $30 more than I expected. So settled 4 the Beef and Scallions. Very seasoned well and tasty. Thank you. read more

Szechuan House - Beef and Scallion - Chinese Near Me - Hamilton, New Jersey

After months of saying we must check out Szechuan House after reading about them in NJ.COM earlier this summer, my partner and I finally had a dinner date at SH two weekends ago. Loved this place as soon as we drove onto the lot. The whole vibe is classic Chinese restaurant; I couldn't help but think of places my family would go to when I was a kid. The food surpassed expectations. We knew it was going to be good, but it was even better than we imagined. This is what we ordered that night. Great meal: - Scallion Pancakes - Sesame Cold Noodles - Choy Sum and Mushrooms - Eggplant in Garlic Sauce - Vegetable Fried Rice Everyone working there was friendly - greeting you when you enter and wishing you well when you leave. Szechuan House is a gem. read more

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Authentic old school Chinese restaurant. Best we've had in Hamilton. We are long suffering New York transplants that have not found good Chinese food in the six years we've been here. We have tried several other places here but they didn't make the cut. Feel free to skip the appetizers, and go right for the entrees. We did not try the soup because it was too warm yesterday. Sesame chicken was very good, lo mein was on point, and the Hunan beef was delicious. Would definitely go back or order In the future. read more

Excellent double-cooked pork and chicken in garlic sauce. 'Spicy' was a bit on the mild side, but the bursting flavor makes up for it. Scallion pancakes were deliciously crisp and fresh, but maybe a tad oily. read more

Szechuan House - Double-cooked pork - Chinese Near Me - Hamilton, New Jersey

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Last time I must have hit this place at a low point as the surroundings looked run down and the service lethargic at best. Last week they seemed to be rejuvenated delivering a five alarm hot and sour soup and spicy tofu that made the roof of my mouth buckle behind a firewall. Now that's what I came for... the new paint job is a mere bonus. Five enthusiastic stars. read more

My first visit here I had a great soup and dinner. Then when I returned the meal was very poor in quality. The hot and sour soup was looking old as all the vegs were the same cooked color and the temp was not hot. Then the dish I ordered as beef tenderloin was really some kind of intestine. Not interested in going back. read more

Oh, it has been a while since I've been here. Either new ownership or just a bad night. All the dishes lacked freshness and were very salty. The market tofu had the great spice, but was still salty. At least this was good enough to take home and eat for lunch. Generals chicken was so salty, burnt and dark. We only ate about three pieces of it and wasted the rest. let the waiter know, and he did say he would tell the chef. It was a very expensive meal that I hope is a one time mistake. read more

Definition of Szechuan : of, relating to, or being a style of Chinese cooking that is spicy, oily, and especially peppery. This place is AWESOME!! Old School interior and amazing Szechuan food! Don't eat here if you want non spicy Chinese food like Cantonese. Service was excellent too. I asked for some mustard and our server actually made some up and didn't give me the bland packets! Ok, now for the food we ordered: * Fried Dumplings-Probably my least favorite of the day for only 1 reason and that's because the dumplings were in a flour wrapping and not a wonton skin (which I had expected). The skin was just too thick but the interior filling was absolutely delicious! * BBQ Spare Ribs-DELICIOUS! No question about it! I will order again. They had that Chinese BBQ Spare Rib taste I was completely wanting. * Cold Noodles w. Sesame Sauce (under "Chengdu Delicacies"). My second least favorite dish for only one reason-too much Rice Wine Vinegar in it. I was expecting the Sesame/Peanut taste, which was there, but also tasted too much vinegar. Definitely won't order again. * Pepper Steak- Delicious tender strips of steak in a tasty savory sauce. Not noted on the menu as being spicy so it was a nice compliment to my next dish: * CHONGQUING SPICY CRISPY CHICKEN (under "Chengdu Classics" on the menu). WOW!! Awesome dish! Completely crispy pieces of chicken cooked with a ton of diced red peppers in a chili oil. Not for folks who don't LOVE Spicy! Everything about this dish was awesome and whatever I order on my next visit, this will definitely be ordered again! Chicken was "C" to the "R" to the "I" to the "S" to the "P" to the "Y"!!! And those Szechuan peppercorns left my mouth with their tingling numbing feelings!! LOVED IT!! So overall, this place was great and I will definitely go back for an 'Old School' Szechuan meal! read more

Szechuan House - Pepper Beef - Chinese Near Me - Hamilton, New Jersey

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First of all they're super nice and friendly here. They have all your Chinese food favorites, but ask for some recommendations and order from the Szechuan side of the menu. We got a really delicious crispy eggplant dish, fish with special wine sauce and wood ear mushrooms, spicy wontons and a scallop dish. Everything was delicious and fresh tasting. read more

Szechuan House is still open for takeout and delivery! They serve legit Sichuan cuisine and are a real gem, especially in this area of New Jersey, so please support them if you can so they're still around after the pandemic! Their extensive menu is available on Grubhub/Seamless, or you can call the restaurant directly at 609-890-7600 (so they don't have to pay Grubhub commission fees). I recommend ordering from the Chengdu Classics and House Specials sections of the menu. Many of their better dishes are spicy, and sometimes on the saltier side, so be sure to have rice with your meal. Entrees come with white rice, and the portions are generous: the takeout dishes I've gotten have easily lasted me at least 2 meals each. My favorite dishes here are (also see attached photos): Sliced Fish with Tofu Pudding ($18.95) (豆花鱼片) - my favorite dish here: fish fillets, soft tofu slices, and minced garlic in a spicy sauce. I like this more than their popular Braised Fish Fillet in Hot Chili Oil (水煮鱼), which is sort of similar but comes with cabbage underneath and is not as spicy in my memory. (Photo https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/szechuan-house-hamilton?select=FRRn8cWAkUpbW_5WmvocuQ ) Stewed Fish Fillet with Vermicelli and Vegetables in Hot Chili Oil ($19.95) (沸腾鱼) - aka Happy Fish. This dish is exactly what the name describes. Don't get this if you don't like spicy food and chili oil. (Photo https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/szechuan-house-hamilton?select=2xCiJZf3-3GSlyHteNOKKg ) Stewed Sliced Fish Fillet in Hot and Spicy Sauce ($21.95) (麻辣火鍋鱼) - https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/szechuan-house-hamilton?select=BvwuUvIhu-0dKw7Z_jJOGg Braised Grilled Fish with Vegetables in Spicy Sauce ($22.95) (麻辣烤鱼) - this is a whole grilled fish, split in half, with vegetables and served in a very numbing sauce. I'm not sure how this would fare in delivery/takeout but definitely a good option to try once restaurants reopen for dine-in. (Photo https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/szechuan-house-hamilton?select=m8LGyXgWG-omtMBI949l5w ) Braised Chicken with Chinese Chestnuts ($14.95) - bone-in chicken with lots of chestnuts (it's mostly chestnuts). Really tasty non-spicy dish. (Photo https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/szechuan-house-hamilton?select=00ghckBZmY1N5U3uvJXitQ ) Steamed Ribs and Pumpkin with Meshed Rice Powder ($16.95) - this dish is spicy (not indicated on the menu). On my last visit it was too salty but previous times it was delicious. (Photo https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/szechuan-house-hamilton?select=FbcvdDptaipa62cA6VcE4w ) Sauteed Vermicelli with Spicy Minced Pork ($12.95) - aka ants climbing a tree. (Photo https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/szechuan-house-hamilton?select=T5PHDXqWaSeZkCDPg5mcjA ) Sauteed Pea Tips or Chinese Squash (Loofah) - great seasonal veggie dishes that aren't always available, but ask if they have them! Diced Fish with Spicy Pickled Pepper ($18.95) - the fish fillets in this dish are cut into smaller pieces and cooked with pickled peppers (pao jiao), ginger, bell peppers, and lots of celery. It's spicy though not as spicy as the other fish dishes I mentioned above, but the pickled peppers give a great sour flavor. (Photo https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/szechuan-house-hamilton?select=_3aajVHXDEtnETvBGqrS4Q ) Sliced Pork Kidney ($8.95) - under house special appetizers, comes in very numbing chili oil. (Photo https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/szechuan-house-hamilton?select=X3Xq42kbLt2W6vV6vO-DTw ) Fungus with Chili Vinaigrette ($6.95) - tasty wood ear appetizer. (Photo https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/szechuan-house-hamilton?select=m-AXIvCvpkp3JgDqTWXwKg ) read more

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Happy to spend CNY with my fellow Princeton friends at this location. Good service, pretty solid food. Thanks for a good time! read more

Szechuan House - awesome experience here for CNY - Chinese Near Me - Hamilton, New Jersey

Omicron DoorDash review: I don't know what took me so long to visit Szechuan House, as several of my friends rave about it. I had been planning to order delivery from Food Hing again, but they were closed on Monday, which is typical for Chinese establishments, so I figured it was about time I tried some Szechuan, and was pleased to see them pop up as a delivery option. I am an adventurous eater among my circle, but by Szechuan House standards would likely be considered a big baby. I enjoy a bit of spicy heat, but never at the expense of flavor, and I'm old enough at this point to know that I just don't want to dive into the world of entrails as a meal. I'm sure the intestines and kidneys and blood broths are as delicious as the other Yelpers indicate, but you'll have to take their word for it! I over-ordered (non-innards and non spicy options) so I'd have food for a few days (it's the week between Christmas and the New Year and I've had about enough of the kitchen, thank you!). I kept it bland with chicken and eggplant over white rice, some wonton soup, scallion pancakes, and a side dish of sesame noodles. I knew I'd be saving the sesame noodles for the next day or so, so I focused on the rest, and I was very, very happy with the meal, which held up nicely during the trip across town - even the scallion pancakes, which, if you have not had them, are a laminated bread of sorts. They're shaped like a pancake, but are perhaps more like a flat croissant, with scallions mixed in, and then fried, yielding a delicious flaky, crispy, chewy, layer-y treat that you can use to shovel your food, or simply dip into the soy/sesame sauce provided. I haven't had a scallion pancake in years - they're a simple treat, I suppose, compared to other items on the menu, but this was good enough to make my eyes roll to the back of my head in joy with the first bite. The chicken and eggplant was perfectly seasoned and was a dish large enough to also yield two meals. The eggplant are the long skinny, vibrant purple variety, which I prefer, and the chicken was very likely marinated and tender. A little bit of heat - perfect for me. The wonton soup, too, was excellent. Szechuan House uses a darker broth than what is typical in the area. Possibly beef broth? Not sure, and perhaps it's best I don't know. But it hit the spot. I saved a bit of that for the next day as well, though I was difficult to restrain myself because it was so good. My only complaint is with the sesame noodles. I took a nibble the night they arrived because I was curious, but they were so spicy that my mouth burned, and they had a slight bitter taste as well, that I found unpleasant. I saw scant evidence of sesame seeds, so I may have received the Cold Noodles with Spicy Sauce by mistake. As I mentioned, I saved them - I just had them for lunch today and the extra 30-some-odd hours marinating in their sauce amped up the heat. I will likely endure some long-term consequences as a result, but to mitigate them, I added some sesame seeds, a splash of sesame oil, a little sugar to cut the bitterness and to take the edge of the heat, along with a smattering of French's crunchy onions. Sacrilegious perhaps, but it helped the noodles go down without burning my esophagus too badly. I've kind of settled into the habit of not giving 5 stars to an establishment I've only visited once, though I believe Szechuan House is worthy, for sure. The noodle experience is the only negative, and for what it's worth, I think if you are a fan of heat, they'd probably be great. I will definitely order from Szechuan House again, and look forward to it! read more

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Delicious, authentic Szechuan food. Friendly service. I especially appreciate that both American Chinese and authentic dishes are on the same menu, allowing us the choose. We have been other places where they would not give the authentic menu to non-Chinese customers. Round tables with lazy Susan's are available for larger parties. We live an hour away, but this is our new favorite Chinese restaurant! read more

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Authentic Szechuan style chinese - those chilies and the excessive amounts of oil can be a little disconcerting, but if you dig this then the place is top-notch - the quality of meat is above par and the portions adequate. read more

Szechuan House remains one of my favorite Chinese restaurants in the Mercer/Bucks region. While it doesn't have everything nailed down in terms of consistency of flavor and presentation, it makes a strong statement for traditional Szechuan cuisine. They recently reopened after a lengthy renovation, and although the vibe is the same, it does appear cleaner on the dining room floor and likely in the kitchen, too. While food from Chengdu and Chongqing is more common here these days than it was decades ago, it remains an acquired taste for most consumers with its heavy hot chili spice and oil content. It is nothing like the sweeter Cantonese offerings found in Chinese American joints across the continent. For me the shift to preferring the numbing black peppercorns and flaming small red chillies over General Tso and the rest, came from my prolonged exposure to the kitchen heat during eight years I spent working and exploring the Middle Kingdom, primarily in Szechuan and Yunnan provinces. For me, eating this style food brings me back to the adventurous days when I became acculturated to this cooking, and loved life there. I would never say this is the best representation of Szechuanese cuisine in the western world, but it is damn good and satisfying. Yes, part of its attraction for me is reminiscing about the past, and they do need to use more peppercorns to capture the numbing elements of what I like most, but unless I want to travel to China to satisfy my yearnings, Szechuan House is about as good as it gets for the gestalt I seek. PS. Yes, Philly has some very strong candidates - Han Dynasty, Chili Szechuan, Chengdu Famous, Four Rivers and Ermi, among the best - they are not appreciably superior to S.H., although I love them all. read more

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COVID-19 indoor dining review: whenever I come back to see my parents in Jersey, this is the only restaurant I insist on coming back to, every time (I actually only recently learned the actual name, we always call it "Amy's place"). Came by for dinner on Christmas Day, and while there were a LOT of cars in the parking lot, people were mostly there waiting for takeout. Inside the restaurant, there were only three small parties (including us), and we were all spaced at opposite ends of the restaurant. The servers all wore masks and stood back when taking your order - felt very safe! Always get the spicy fish with silky tofu, the eggplant, the Chongqing chicken, and the beef with spicy peppers. SO much food, with enough for a full meal of leftovers. I've also had a lot of takeout from Szechuan House and the food travels/reheats very well! read more

Szechuan House - Chinese Near Me - Hamilton, New Jersey

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Szechuan style chinese restaurant at Hamilton, NJ Dined here December of 2018 when Fusion house was closed for business. We have ordered mapo tofu, eggplant in sweet chili sauce and chongquing chicken. Mapo tofu needed more minced pork and scallion, chicken was too soggy and too spicy since they halved dried peppers. The eggplant was good but little too sweet for my taste. We were trying to find an authentic szechuan restaurant in the area but was a disappointing dining experience. read more

Szechuan House - Chinese Near Me - Hamilton, New Jersey

I called to order for delivery and they said they don't offer delivery and I need to order via Grubhub. Went on Grubhub and it said this restaurant isn't one of the participants of Grubhub. Called backed for pick up and the worker told me the food will be ready in 15 minute. When we got there, the worker was on his phone so we had to wait a little to get his attention, no biggie. But when we got home, realized they messed up our order. The food was okay but don't get their general tso chicken. It's so dry and hard, seemed like it was prepare awhile ago read more

I had originally intended to actually visit the much-recommended Schouse in downtown Princeton for dinner, but I entered the wrong address in Google Maps. Oops. Fortunately, this place still ended up more than holding its own on food quality. Having been to many Szechuan restaurants across the Northeast, I would say this restaurant was solidly above average. While greasy, the food was bathed in no more chili oil than that of similar restaurants I've been to in the past. While I was initially taken aback by the measly portion of five dumplings for $10 as an appetizer, thankfully our entrees arrived on much larger plates. On one hand, I was pleasantly surprised by the tremendously savory flavor explosion of every bite (likely courtesy of the generous amounts of oil) despite some parts being quite salty (not too much in my book, although I could absolutely see how others of a more sensitive disposition would say so). On the other hand, however, I did pick up on the fact that our ma po tofu was a little too goopy with corn starch and our pork belly meat dish seemed to be disappointingly equal parts leek, frying pepper, and meat instead of an entree more dominated by the latter. Nevertheless, the hard-hitting flavor profile honestly made up for these small issues. While spicy and tongue-numbing as promised, none of our dishes were overwhelmingly picante--these being the words of one who has cried from eating sriracha. Additionally, the food all came out ridiculously quickly: while the restaurant was mostly empty when we arrived, all three dishes arrived on our table in under 10 minutes. Also, our server was kind enough to fulfill our request for an additional bowl of white rice at no extra cost. What a guy! It actually shocks me to hear that some people have experienced notably poor service here--at least during my visit, the staff were all exceptionally gregarious and responsive. The lady at the bar even held a half-hour conversation with what I can only assume were a regular couple. But, I've only been here once, after all. Interestingly, the staff all continue to wear face masks even as of June 2022. I don't mind that one bit, though, just in terms of respect to the immunocompromised and hygiene in general! read more

I saw an article on NJ.com about the top Chinese food in the state and had never been here.. I ordered my two fave dishes, Dan Dan Noodles and General tso's chicken (extra spicy) and both were easily the top 3 I've ever had.. A little pricey, but we'll worth it and enough food for two people. Can't wait to come back and try the other popular dishes. read more

Szechuan House - General tso's chicken and Dan Dan Noodles (stirred up). - Chinese Near Me - Hamilton, New Jersey

This was my first time trying this place. Definitely not my last! We ordered as a group and everyone said their food was amazing.

Don't know if the other reviewers just never had real Chinese food before .... But as a New Yorker, I find it all inedible. The chicken corn soup was too oily, the sesame noodles were tasteless, the fried rice ... limp rice with no flavor. I tried the sizzling shredded beef with hot peppers, was lacking in spice and no sizzle. Chicken with broccoli ... has some weird smoky flavored brown sauce that does not belong to this dish. Sorry. But one saving grace, the chicken and beef do taste fresh ... and of good quality. read more

One of the best authentic Chinese restaurants with schijuan flavour.we come once every month. Love the flavos and quantity. read more

I just need to upgrade this review after coming back. This place has potentially the best Sichuan food I've ever had. This time I had the happy fish, vegetable salad, and sweet potato noodles which were even better options than last time! Also, the happy fish ($20) was so humongous--enough to serve 3 people probably. Incredible. read more

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From the outside this places looks a little old and worn, but once you walk inside the interior is vast and inviting. The service was very friendly, attentive and helpful. We went here for lunch and my entree had great potential. But, my chicken and broccoli with garlic sauce was more like garlic sauce with a side of chicken and broccoli. In fact, I wasn't quite convinced that it was garlic sauce and I questioned the waitress, but she insisted it was. Perhaps, it was an off day for the chef or perhaps he accidentally spilled more "garlic sauce" into the wok than he intended. I I was slightly disappointed given the excellent reviews by my fellow yelp friends. The positive is that the portion size for a lunch entree was one of the largest I have seen. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to eat much of it because all that sauce was just too overpowering and overwhelming. read more

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