Food overall was tasty. Ordered triple delight which is served over silver noodles according to menu. Mine came without. Other meals were on point. I wish they had egg rolls! read more

Frequently order the vegetable fried rice and occasionally the Lo mein (lo mein is good not great). As a picky vegetarian when it comes to fried rice (I typically smell the food first to make sure there isn't any smell of pork or an unwanted scent) can confirm this place is clean & safe to order from. I've ordered fried rice at least 20 times in the last 2 years, and it's 10/10. Can taste the nice/mild char on the vegetables from the wok. Would definitely recommend ordering from here or eating in. read more

Szechuan Royale - Vegetable Fried rice. - Chinese Near Me - Hackettstown, New Jersey

Have been customers for a number of years. Tonight went for dinner and ordered Young Chow fried rice along with one of the house specialty dishes. We asked the server if they make Young chow FR and he said that they did. However, the rice we received was clumps of white rice with scattered ingredients. We told the server that this was not what we expected, as we've had Young Chow numerous times in China town NYC. He obnoxiously told us to go back to Chinatown to get it!! As the conversation continued, he then told us that the "conversation was over!" Needless to say, we will never be back!! How rude, and this establishment obviously does not care about their customers!! read more

I called in an order of Chicken/broccoli $7.75 and Gen Tso chicken $8.00 and small egg drop soup $3.00 = $18.75 before tax. Problem 1. No soup in bag Problem 2. They charged my credit card $32.06!!!! Problem 3. I called to tell them i did not have the soup in the bag and they argued that they were 100% sure they put it in the bag. I know when I don't have soup. They were adamant and insisted I was wrong. DO NOT go here. They overcharge and lie. Also the restaurant's name is Szechuan Royale. I asked why there are no Szechuan dishes on the menu and they replied they serve Cantonese and the restaurant name doesn't matter!!!! read more

Take out soups all excellent. Chicken and broccoli fresh and delicious. Same with shrimp and vegetables. Generous portions. Quality.

Great service! The waitress is very accommodating to our needs as a party of 50+, they opened on the day which they weren't suppose to and fed us happy. Interiors are clean and the food is satisfying. Thank you for hosting us and we hope to be back! read more

In the past, during the days of my "cast iron stomach" childhood, I loved Chinese food almost as much as I did Italian. As I got older, as that "cast iron stomach" degenerated into a tricky, unreliable "delicate vessel," I became more ambivalent about the cuisine. I began paying attention to the migraine-MSG connection, especially as my migraines began to worsen dramatically. Sometimes, I'd forget the admonitions of more health conscious friends to tell the Chinese restaurant proprietors where we ordered "No MSG" and I could feel a balloon of intense pain expanding throughout the inside of my skull within minutes of eating. I no longer eat Wonton Soup, because of the salt, or Miso Soup, which I used to enjoy in Japanese restaurants. In the past, maybe I'd get a migraine after eating them. Maybe not. Now? A guaranteed migraine every time I indulge. Heretofore, both had been favorites of mine, but no more. My head can't take it. And the food just doesn't appeal to me in the same way anymore. Not sure if it's me, my evolving perceptions, or an objective reality, but more times than not I've ordered Chinese food, and I get a container of lukewarm breaded chicken slathered in an unappetizing mass of thick, congealed corn syrup. But, every once in awhile, the desire still hits me, erupting up out of my fond childhood memories, and I try still another Chinese restaurant. Most have been disappointing. Not this one. I've only been here twice, but I like it. The first time was before the Covid-19 crisis hit. I don't often come to Hackettstown, but I was in the area, and this place caught my eye. When I went inside, I ordered take-out. I told the young woman, "No MSG, please." I can't remember exactly what I ordered, but it was tasty, and...more importantly...I didn't get deathly ill. That's important. I found the food to be good, and they paid attention when I asked them to withhold the MSG. I was back in the area about a week ago. The restaurant had been closed for several months, and I noticed it was now open. I decided to partake. Walking inside was surreal. The restaurant was dark. A sheet of thick plastic separated the foyer from the actual restaurant, to which entrance was denied. I could discern no signs of life in the darkness of the restaurant beyond the plastic. There was a distant sound of some voices, but they were very distant, very faint. I called out; no answer. I was getting ready to leave, when someone suddenly called out from beyond the plastic, "Yes sir, can I help you?" A little table had been set up in front and I belatedly figured out that you ordered, waited for the order, and then picked it up on the table. Which I did. Orange chicken, and a small container of shrimp fried rice. No MSG please. The voice told me the order would be ready in 15-20 minutes and I could pay now. A gloved hand slipped through a hole in the plastic, took my money, slipped back behind the curtain, then emerged again to drop my change in my outstretched palm. Well...Ok. At least I didn't have to download an App. I sat in my car for 20 minutes, returned, and my bagged order was waiting on the table. No one in sight. The owner of the disembodied hand had disappeared. I took my order and left, feeling...as I have throughout this Covid-19 crisis...like some participant in a dystopian sci-fi movie. Back home, the food was tasty, and there was a lot of it, as I expected. No balloons of pain expanding alarmingly behind my skull after eating. The shrimp fried rice was particularly good; the shrimp was plentiful, and of a good size. My childhood love of Chinese food hasn't survived my adulthood, but when I do get the desire occasionally to partake, this is a good choice. The food is more than satisfactory, of good quality, and they pay attention to the "No MSG" admonition (not every Chinese restaurant does, in my experience), plus you get more than fair value for your money. I've only been to Szechuan Royale twice, but I'm a fan. When the urge for Chinese food hits me during my non-working hours, Hackettstown is where I'll be heading, and this is the place I'll be ordering from. read more

Just moved to the area, haven't been able to find good Chinese takeout. Figured we would drive a bit further and try Szechuan Royale. Delicious food, but made my boyfriend and I sick. Maybe it was just us, but looked on Yelp and saw a few others saying something similar. Probably won't go back. read more

Do not go here if you have any allergies! I have celiac disease which means my body attacks itself if I eat gluten. I called Szechuan Royale before going and asked if they have any gluten free food. They replied that they did, however after eating it I was VERY SICK. I have not ate gluten in ages and after eating the chicken and cold noodles I was very ill and I am STILL SICK. Terrible place. read more

This use to be the best place and the only Chinese food place my family would eat at, sadly it has gone downhill. Ever since the original owners left it has not been the same. read more

This is my first review of this restaurant. Though We've been going here on and off for decades. It's had multiple owners in this time. Today the Covid-19 situation colored the whole experience. They were closed for 2 months. Now takeout only, and contactless. We ordered garlic shrimp, egg rolls and pork ribs. The ribs were great! Everything else, not so much. But they are back. read more

I guess considering the area, this should probably get 5 stars, but in the pantheon of Chinese restaurants, and with Szechuan in the name... the menu was lacking in Szechuan dishes, and what I'd consider standard fair. I'm at 3.5 stars. Ordered Hot & Sour Soup, this from the school of abundant black pepper, but little rice vinegar. Hot but not really sour. Good. Pu Pu Platter, (Shrimp Toast, Spare Ribs, Spring Rolls, Steamed Dumplings, cold?, and Crab Rangoon, undercooked.) Won Tons in Sesame Sauce. Great al dente won tons, a little heavy on the sauce. Twice Cooked/Double Sauteed Pork. Pork, Cabbage, and Bell Peppers. (No shiitakes or spiced tofu) almost zero heat, oversauced) I've had this preparation before, it's definitely a particular school, or chef's influence. Next time I visit I'd opt for something else. Shrimp & Scallops with spinach in Garlic Sauce. Apparently very popular here, owner apologized order size was on small side, as they ran out of those ingredients. Don't get me wrong, if you live in the greater Hackettstown area this place is dynamite. Cleanish, attentive staff, generous portions, house fried chow mein noodles and bowl of duck sauce for dipping on table, stainless steel teapot filled as needed, and thoughtfully packed leftovers. My advice. If you want traditionally spicy menu items to be more than just bland, I think you're going to have to ask in advance. read more

Chicken and Broccoli should come with white rice, right... a reminder to myself to ask them to include it next time. In my option, best Chinese in the LV Hackettstown area. read more

Really disappointed. We order from here pretty frequently and the food is always good. However, tonight I ordered delivery for my mom who was watching my daughter while my husband and I went out for a date night. 3 hours later when we got home her food had still not been delivered. We were quoted a 60-80 minute time frame, 3 hours is ridiculous. read more

Church retreat was close by and they accommodated us on their off day! The chicken wings are great and they really took care of us! Thank you Alan! read more

This place is great for a sit down dinner. They give you a ton a delicious chinese food for a good price. This is by far the best Chinese you will find in the Hackettstown area. Everything is done right, not too salty or greasy. They offer a super deal 2 entrees for $22 includes hot tea, spring rolls and soup. I have eaten here at least 10 times and its never been less than excellent. Great service too. read more

Food was okay for standard Chinese food, but one of the dishes they delivered was wrong. I was really looking forward to noodles but it's like they gave me the house chow mein without the mein. Updating: Made a second order because no other Chinese food restaurants deliver. They didn't mess up the order this time and everything turned out fine. read more

Best Chinese place in town! I will never not love this amazing place! Ever since I was little I have loved going here for the $8 buffet with my family. The waitresses and Christine, the owner are so incredibly nice! I used to deliver Chinese food here too! It's always a great time and the food is always fresh and delicious! Also if you're ever on a date or with a friend definitely try the Pu Pu Platter, all different appetizers! You will not regret it! read more

I've lived in Hackettstown for the past three years and it's been difficult finding a really good Chinese place that delivers. The Vegetable Mein Fun is very fresh and tasty. The Boneless Spare Ribs aren't dripping with sauce like in other places which in my mind is a plus. Secondly, they are extremely tender. I would definitely recommend them! read more

This is the best Chinese in Hackettstown! And it's BYOB and large portions! All cooked food is fresh and delish. The all chicken looks and tastes like chicken. Love the veggi fried rice. Also, try the orange beef. Won't go anywhere else. Only 4 stars b/c they don't deliver to my location. read more

Szechuan Royale - Veg Fried Rice and Tso Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Hackettstown, New Jersey

Our favorite place for a quick Friday dinner or take out. Excellent General Chow's Chicken. Having checked out the others, I can safely say this is the best Chinese food in town. read more

we love Szechaun Royal. I particularly like their Shrimp in cream Sauce with walnuts! Light, crispy breading on the shrimp and a lovely white sauce. YUM!! read more

My family loves this restaurant! It is the only Chinese food place we order from in the area. We have even had dinner here on Christmas day for the past 3 years (it has kind of become a tradition). The staff is incredibly friendly, the food is great, and it is super convenient to either pick up takeout or have it delivered to the house. read more

This is the only place I've ever, ever sent back food, and I eat out a lot. Being new to the area, my husband and I were looking for a good Chinese restaurant. Ambiance is fine, typical Chinese 90s decor. Waitress was attentive. I ordered the House Chicken special. It looked like something from Kitchen Nightmares. It was huge - maybe three people couldve eaten it - extremely greasy, the breading was sliding off. I took a few bites but I knew it would end poorly if I continued and it tasted awful to boot. It looked like something from.a school cafeteria. My husband got the chicken with broccoli and it was Ok, definitely not great. I called the waitress over and told her I couldn't eat it. She looked dumbstruck but offered to take it back or make another one. After some convincing we had her take it off the bill. We left hungry and disappointed. We will continue our search for good Chinese food in the area. read more

So, while driving to Hackettstown last night, I found myself wondering why driving 35 miles for chinese food was on my order of business-- hunch correct, well worth it--I'm a bit of a Chinese food snob, coming from NYC originally-- these guys GET IT! Eggplant in garlic sauce with scallops was damn close to as good as I have had at Wo-Hop-- high praise indeed. It's a little hard to find, tucked into a strip mall that is primarily insurance groups ( I imagine they do a great lunch trade), so place was almost empty, service was fast and friendly, and the FOOD, baby-- it's always about the food--- turns out they originally were in Brooklyn-- so there ya go, reinforcing once again-- if ya wants to learn how, you start in Brooklyn--Go, visit-- they even deliver (another NY thing-- every body delivers there) Great chow, and a happy making place read more

My review in a nutshell. Consistency. Consistently excellent. Have been there about 5 times. Tried the buffet & everything was good. If I had one complaint it's with the buffet, not much of a selection. My wife son & I have tried different many dishes & so far we have not been disappointed. The view's nice, the waiter is great & they cook to order. Ask for broccoli to be cooked soft & it will be. Try them, you won't be disappointed. read more

I went here with my family and was surprised it wasn't packed. It was clean and the service was very good. Our waitress continued to check on us, we never had to get her attention. Our food was excellent, very flavorful. I'm sure we'll be back. read more

I found the food was very ordinary and bland. I don't know what it is But no one makes Chinese food like years ago, they don't put anything in it, like egg, peas, just not the same But getting back to Szechuan Royale The gave me everything I asked for ie: x sauce,egg and peas in my fried rice, The only things I can't understand is it says free delivery and then you get charged 4$ When I pay 69.17 I don't expect to pay delivery fee read more

Wow!!! We're happy!! We just moved to the area and have spent some time checking the area chinese restaurants (delivery and take out). We've come across some good ones, but by far this one is the best of all AND they deliver! They were prompt with the delivery. Price is reasonable since they're really a sit down restaurant. And the food was delicious. We've found our spot now. read more

Food was amazing! And prepared right on time, hit the counter as I was walking in the door.

This is probably the best chinese food place in Long Valley/Hackettstown area, my only complaint is they don't have egg rolls! I need egg rolls with my chinese food! If they had them, they would get 5 stars from me. read more

Just had a terrible experience with Szechuan Royal in Hastings. We haven't ordered there since they changed hands and thought to give them a try. Within an hour of eating everyone was sick and in the bathroom. Our guests even left to go home due to feeling ill. I called to let them know and the manger was extremely belligerent on the phone and told us he was coming to our house to take the food back and see if we were really sick. I explained I was just trying to inform him what happened when he hung up on me. Then he actually showed up at our house! I gave him the leftovers and invited him in to see that both bathrooms were occupied with sick kids. He just took the leftovers and yelled that he "knew what we are doing" and left. Thank god we paid with credit because the charges will now be disputed mainly due to his crap attitude and unprofessionalism. read more

Great food and quality. The meat isn't sketchy at all like most Chinese places. I would 100% recommend!!!

I lived in Hasting Square for 30 years.....moved to Long Valley, but still go there for the food and great service. I don't know who could complain...the staff is polite, food is prepared quickly; if I get take out, it's always ready when they say. The family lives locally, so support a local business!! read more

Two staff members (hostess and waiter) were making wontons in the dining room, which apparently is a regular habit. Much to our disgust, neither of them had on plastic gloves OR washed their hands while they handles the menus AND money! We only go there on occasion because the carpet is just black with dirt and always feared that sense of uncleanliness may carry into the kitchen. After what we saw, will never, ever, EVER go back. I said something to the hostess as we were leaving that she should not be handling food without washing her hands and she said, oh ok and then went into the kitchen hopefully to wash her hands but did I seriously have to point that out? Regarding the food, we ordered shrimp dumplings which were 98% cream cheese and found no evidence of shrimp at all. Asked the waiter and he said oh sometime get lot of cheese- ha ha. Unacceptable. read more

We like ordering delivery from Szechuan Royale and we are real picky on Asian food. All of your standard items are here and taste great. Have no fear and order a good meal from them. read more

Me and my family love coming to his place. Their food is spectacular and their people are so nice. Sometimes, when we're in a rush, we'll get it to go and it's just as good sitting at our table at home as it is in the restaurant. read more

New ownership has definitely knocked both food quality and service down a peg. Have ordered takeout multiple times since the ownership shift and the order has had something wrong each time. It used to be great, now is just ok, and very disappointing considering what it once was. read more

Stay away from their Chow Mein anything. It had a ton of MSG in it, as so does their soup and other food items. If you're sensitive to MSG, stay away. read more

I was wondering why our meal was so bad last night but all the reviews regarding new ownership makes sense now. This place has really gone downhill. read more