Blacksburg No.1 offers some excellent Chinese food for a reasonable budget! We got some takeout…read morefrom here while in Blacksburg recently and were pleasantly surprised at the great value for money. The menu contains all of your favorite standard fare at a Chinese restaurant, and a few with some interesting twists as well. We got the general Tso's chicken which was potentially the best seasoned general tso's chicken I've ever had! We also got the curry chicken fried rice, and that was also very well put together. We got the normal portion of general tso's and the large portion of CFR, and it ended up being enough food for 3 meals! The one detractor was that the spring rolls were not great/ actually sub-par. Overall, would definitely get the entrees from here again!

Right in downtown, it is easy to get to. Thats about it…read more Food: The beef noodle soup is the only thing I recommend here. Beef is tender enough and even with adjustable spiciness level, it still hits. Friendly service and decent amount of spots to sit in for dining.

Sometimes in the least expected places one can find the most exquisite restaurants. Looking for a…read moreplace to eat after an upset with 419 West Restaurant for not having enough parking spaces to accommodate their booked customers, after canceling the reservation that I made through Open Table, I drove off to a tiny strip mall next door, and there I found this place called Szechuan Chinese Restaurant. After being awarded the NC Triad Yelp Squad Yelper of the Year 2024 Award at the Yelpies Award Ceremony last year, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, celebrating their contributions and accomplishments throughout the year, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and businesses, and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those found in hidden paths that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. And Szechuan Restaurant in South Roanoke, Virginia, is a perfect example. As I was walking towards the restaurant after parking my car, since I hadn't had an opportunity to research it to find out if it was good, I asked one of their customers who was also headed that way and he replied: "After more than 40 years of being their customer, I haven't found a place with better Chinese food." What an outstanding live testimony to the place, I thought to myself. Then as I got closer, Their windows were displaying framed articles about the restaurant. Inside, the owner was seated at his open office located in front of the restaurant, and the walls around him were inundated with framed awards and photos related to the restaurant. The owner, very friendly and hospitable, greeted me, and explained how since Covid they no longer had table service. But you would look at the menu, order and pay there, and then the food would be taken to your table in take out containers by a young lady server. As I went through their beautiful and extensive menu, he was able to notice that I was not too familiar with many of the items on the menu, so he helped me by asking me some questions of my likes and providing some recommendations. I ended up ordering a Coke to drink. A Vegetable Spring Roll as appetizer, as well as a Scallop Roll from the Sushi Bar. And as my main entrée I ordered the Pork Szechuan Style with their Fried Rice. And for dessert they had only three options Cheesecake, Chocolate Cheesecake, or Donuts. I went for the Chinese Donuts because I always wanted to try them. After ordering and paying with my credit card, I went to their dining room to look for a table to sit at. I picked a booth next to a window to provide enough natural light to be able to photograph the food nicely. The server brought me a plastic bottle of coke with a styrofoam cup with ice. The dining room was very nice and had the most beautiful and elegant fish tank that I've ever seen in a restaurant. It's a pity that they hadn't return back to regular table service since Covid is now under control. While waiting for my food to be prepared, I walked over to the Sushi counter to watch the Sushi Chef prepare my Scallop Roll. I invite you to view my photographs and videos accompanying this review to get a better sense of the place and the quality of their food. Finally, the friendly young lady brought my food to my table on a tray which she placed on the table. Both her followed-up to see how I found the food and to see ifvI needed anything else. What can I say, the food was amazing! From the Sushi to the Pork in the Szechuan sauce, to the Spring Roll, and Fried Rice. By the time I ate the donuts they had cooled down and hardened and were a bit dry inside. While I was enjoying my meal, several customers stopped by to pick up their To Go orders that they had ordered by phone or through their website. Others came with the intention of eating in but when they found out the situation, they ordered for Take Out instead. And a family who came to eat in, left when they found out the dining situation. The dining experience is not the same eating out of plastic containers. It's like drinking wine out of a plastic cup is not the same as drinking it out of a Baccarat wine glass. I highly recommend that the owner return back to the normal way of operating a restaurant. The inside of the restaurant is much too beautiful and the food much too exquisite not to do so.

service. Even on Christmas Eve when half of Roanoke wants Szechuan and things get a little busy,…read morethey are uber-professional. Dumpling SAUCE is amazing. I think it's made fresh. I would LOVE the recipe.

The nicest people and the food is always incredible! The best Chinese in the Pulaski County area!read more

Absolutely amazing food every single time we go. The people are super nice always and since we go…read moreregularly, they recognize us and throw something in for free. Cannot recommend them enough

Always great food. Never disappoints. The family that works it cares and always delivers quality…read morefood.

Sometimes restaurant reviews can be deceiving, especially when you see a review with no photo of…read morethe reviewer and with very few reviews done by that person. I went to this restaurant because of one review that said: Best Chinese Food in Roanoke and many other good reviews from reviewers with no photos of themselves and with very few reviews done. And wow was I disappointed. First of all the location of the restaurant is not in a nice area. But that is no problem because sometimes you can find restaurants with great food in not so nice areas. The interior of the restaurant looked presentable with booths with table cloths and a mini Chinese Market next to the cashier counter. The menu looked fantastic, even with Hibachi. The lady who greeted me and took my order was very nice and friendly. The food was served in real plates with real silverware not plastic ones, and was brought to my booth by the lady who took my order at the counter. The place was clean. I ordered the Four Triple Combination, which had shrimps, scallops, beef and chicken. And came with Fried Rice. The dish looked very good when it came out. In fact too good to be true. When I started eating it I first noticed that the sauce was not cooked well enough with the food items, the chicken was tasteless, the beef was tough, the shrimps and scallops were better but very few, and the broccoli were frozen broccoli and many were still cold in the dish. Then when I went to taste the Fried Rice that looked so good, it had a horrible taste. Like if the wok where they cooked it had been washed with dish soap but not rinsed well enough. That really got me. I stopped eating and left the restaurant. It was the worst Chinese Restaurant that I have ever eaten at. What a bad sensation. I hope you learned something from this review like I have, and though I don't like to write bad reviews, I feel obligated to do so because I don't want any others to go through the horrible dining experience that I went through at this restaurant.

Great food at great prices. Very clean environment with friendly staff. Would recommend this…read morerestaurant to anyone wanting Chinese food with fresh veggies.

Extremely good food for people who's trying China food try to get the combination 4 rice that's a…read moremeal good and the drinks are kind of cheap but it needs some more decorations and the people there are extremely nice although it's a small building if it's enough people to eat

This is my second time here. The first time was very good and I got the teriyaki chicken. This time…read moreI got the sweet and sour chicken and egg roll. The rice that comes with it is pretty boring and lacks flavor. The chicken was less than what I'd usually expect and it seems to have been deep fried earlier and dropped again making it very greasy dark and crunchy and not in a good way. The egg roll was very but compared to most places. The place seems fairly clean and the employees are ok but not overly friendly. For $14 I could have gone to a buffet and next time I will.

Fresh and delicious Asian food served with exceptional service in a friendly atmosphere and…read morewelcoming to all. 67 61 41

My food was delicious. My only complaint is there are no fountain drinks and I tend to drink a lot…read morewith my meals. I chose water. The king pow chicken could have been a bit spicier but still good. The server was doing everything but he was still attentive and kept my drink full. The place was a little warm but not unpleasant and the noise level was good. I would definitely recommend and I'll be back to try different menu items.

Wow this place was wonderful, just stopped for a quick lunch while passing through, the owner was…read moresuper friendly and the food was piping hot with excellent flavors. Not just a standard quick to go place, you can tell effort has been taken to cook the food. Really great find!

We had the mango sticky rice and it was delicious! The spring rolls were light and crispy and I…read moreconfess I would have eaten a few more if they offered a larger serving size instead of just two. My husband enjoyed the pad Thai but kept reaching over to my plate for the rice and sauce of the cashew chicken dish I ordered. The vegetables in the dish had a nice snap texture and the snow peas and baby corn were not bitter compared to some other places that incorporate them into their entrees. The heat level of mild is typical but if you level up to medium expect to feel a little burn on your lips and mouth, similar to a buffalo sauce heat. I've had the experience of going to the Basil leaf in Winston Salem and this place has got a similar vibe and quality with a quaint atmosphere. If they ever plan to expand the menu, I wouldn't hesitate to order a small soup or a salad to go with the entree. The service was great and they checked in frequently even though the dining area was very busy. We plan to return for another date night in the future!

Absolutely delicious! As a New Yorker my bar is set pretty high and this place did not disappoint…read more Super cozy vibe, friendly staff, and amazing cuisine. Definitely our go to spot from now on!