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    Szechwan Kitchen

    4.1 (129 reviews)
    ModerateChinese
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    SZECHWAN BEEF
    Ken R.

    I had high hopes for this restaurant based on other reviews, but left disappointed. To start with the good: the egg drop soup as part of my lunch special was thick, creamy and delicious. The lunch special beef dish was a large plate full of food, but the fried rice was cold/room temperature and the spring roll was also cold inside. Finally, while the dish had a wonderful flavorful aroma, it just lacked of flavor. The beef, while tender, just didn't seem to take on any of the taste from the sauce and onions surrounding it. There really was not any service once my food was delivered, and the tablecloth at my table was dirty. This is probably not a place I would come back to.

    Menu 11. 2025
    Adrianna W.

    Went for takeout -- the prices are good, but the food wasn't as authentic as I expected. The potstickers were a little too doughy and didn't have much flavor. The Szechwan chicken sauce was sweet and didn't taste like Szechwan flavor at all. When I went in to pick up my order, the bathroom was right by the entrance and had a very unpleasant smell, kind of like underground water. I wanted to try their Szechwan specialty dishes, but after this experience, I'm not sure it's worth it.

    Wontons in spicy sauce
    Jessica S.

    I originally found this place when I was looking for long bao (soup dumplings). While I did not order them this particular visit, they are amazing and I highly recommend. I've had this place a handful of times and recently visited in-person for the first time. It is a contender for my favorite Chinese spot in Phoenix. When I visited, I was one of only three groups dining. As much as I'd like to keep this place my own secret so I never have to fight for a table, they deserve more patronage. The interior is humble, but comfy. I was greeted immediately and seated at a booth. They also have tables with Lazy Susans for large group dining. The service was stellar. The staff was super attentive, ensuring my water was never empty. They briefly checked in a couple times, but didn't interrupt my conversation with my dining partner. The three dishes I ordered were all phenomenal. The spicy sauce for the wontons was the perfect spice level. They definitely didn't skimp on the chili, but it wasn't so hot that it overshadowed the flavor. There were 12 wontons and the dish was only $8.95. The scallion pancakes, which I *always* order, were delicious per usual. They are layered and flakey like a croissant and the scallion flavor is phenomenal. The vegetable lo mein was also delightful. I opted for chow fun noodles, which are a wider flat noodle. The dish was packed with flavor and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I am eager to continue eating my way through their menu. However, I've tried enough dishes to confidently recommend them to anyone who loves pan-Asian cuisine. Szechwan Kitchen is serving up authentic Chinese at a price you can't beat. Thank you for the consistent quality and excellent value.

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    Adrian B.

    I went on a Friday afternoon for the lunch special and I ordered a beef Kung pow and I ordered the extra spicy. It came with some eggrolls because I didn't want the soup and it was really good flavor. Everything was perfect. The service was great. The only flaw there was one thing that went wrong, but I'm not even tripping. I ordered a Kung pow beef and I received the Kung pow shrimp. It's OK. It was so delicious, but I'm gonna have to come back and try that beef. I walked out feeling very satisfied. My stomach felt good. It felt like good ingredients and I only paid $14 and some change and I even got a Diet Coke. Definitely gonna come back for the lunch special because I love the spice. The flavor was really on point. One thing about me is that I love spice I go to specific spots just to eat the spice. Thanks you ; I am slowly disappointed that I didn't receive what I wanted, but it's all good. I wasn't going to say anything just cause like I didn't want the food to go to waste. I don't know who made the mistake but it's all good. I just wanted to point that out.

    Dining room
    Zvonko N.

    A no-nonsense Chinese spot with own parking and a roomy, quiet dining room. Szechuan-spicy lunch entrees, which can be made with less spicy on request, tend to be on the greasy side. Cheapest lunch in the area with a long list of choices on the lunch menu.

    Jessica G.

    I was not impressed. Everything we ordered lacked flavor and seasoning. This was below mediocre. I definitely won't be back.

    Arianna M.

    Landed here due to our usual spot being closed. I want to compliment their customer service! Guy up front was so nice and patient even though we came in 30 minutes before closing. We ordered dumplings, green beans, orange chicken with rice. A little pricier than expected however they can be shared with 2-3 people for sure! The star of the dinner was definitely their green beans!!! Couldn't stop eating them on the other hand, their sour chicken was nothing extraordinary. Sauce was okay. Chicken to breading ratio was kinda ridiculous. Felt like it was breading and sauce for a lot of the bites and for the price I would expect a bit more. Rice was rice. No complaints. Dumplings were another win though! So 2/4 not bad. The way the put it to go was also really convenient lol. I enjoyed not having yet another plastic bag with just styrofoam boxes.

    Mapo Tofu
    Brandon N.

    They changed the mapo tofu recipe. It used to be a darker red with real Sichuan peppercorns, giving that delicious numbing spicy flavor. This is my mapo tofu from yesterday, which had a little bit of spice but not as good as when I had it a year ago. Just more salty with a little bit of spice. Very disappointing that I'll have to try to find a new mapo tofu place. Pluses though: good and affordable lunch specials for about $10 a plate (rice, soup, egg roll, and an entree) but unfortunately I will not go back.

    Pork Dumplings in Spicy Sauce
    Jim W.

    I've reviewed this gem before, but wanted to repeat how much I love one of their appetizers that I'll even come in and have as a meal! The Pork Dumplings in Spice Sauce... jumbo pillows of tender dough stuffed with a lovely ground pork. No mild by any means, the chili flakes, sesame oil, soy and whatever else inside brings a perfect ying/yang of flavors and textures, I cut them in half as I eat them so the pork inside is flooded with the spicy sauce. A generous portion of eight comes in an order. I can eat 6 then take home the sauce and extra dumplings as a treat for later. You can also get chicken filling but I love the pork! I love these pillows of happiness!

    D49. Orange Chicken

    First time ordering here. Picked up three separate orders. Two of them were orange chicken lunch specials. It was underwhelming.. the chicken barely had any sauce. (Compare my orange chicken to the other pictures on here...) so disappointing as people rave about the orange chicken here. Would not recommend take out and if you do check that there's actual sauce and not just breaded fried chicken.

    Liliana A.

    This place has been officially added to my favorite restaurants. I had a friend visiting from Chongqing so we came to check this place out and everything was delicious and authentic. We did get dandan noodles but forgot to get a picture. That and the green beans, I'd say is authentic but more so as an overall Chinese dish whereas the mapotofu and chicken are more Szechuan. Highly recommend if you are in area or wanting to try some Szechuan spice.

    Hunan beef lunch special with spring roll and white rice
    bernie m.

    Had a really good lunch here today. It's been awhile since I've had orange chicken so decided on it. The lunch special also comes with soup, a spring roll, and choice of white or fried rice. The spring roll was piping hot, crispy and delicious. It was my first time trying sweet and sour soup and I really liked the flavor. Wifey had the vegetable soup and she said it was really good and very fresh. The orange chicken was very tasty, actually better than I expected. Wife had their Hunan beef lunch special. She wasn't crazy about, said it just tasted like soy sauce. I had a bite and I didn't care for it either. I think the lunch specials are a great deal here. The food comes out piping hot and tastes fresh.

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    Xiao long bao = absolutely insane. I live in Chicago now and I think about this place all the time. I miss you Szechwan Kitchen

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    The food delicious! The service was great! I will be ordering again. My first time eating dumplings and it was fantastic.

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    Best food on the valley! Unpretentious and old school. We love it... everything is fantastic

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