I've tried four different dishes from the menu, all were great! I definitely recommend giving them a try.

Really enjoyed the extensive unique menu - many gluten free options & the waitress was helpful

Great authentic Northern Chinese Dishes. Fast service, good portion with fair price. Great location Strongly recommended! The only downside is it's a very small restaurant, not super friendly for big group dining. Also make sure to boot a reservation during dining hours, otherwise it may need a long waiting time. But when you value good food over sitting , it's totally worth it! read more

Hot crispy Fish was an absolute surprise and amazingly delicious! Portions are way more than one person can manage. The noise level was very high on Sunday afternoon. Service was adequate and not over bearing. Highly recommended--- can not wait for the reason to return. read more

Ambiance - less than zero. Very crowded space with small tables. Owner - surly and rude. Very unfriendly. Removed our plates when we were still eating. Food - mediocre. I would never go there again. read more

Our experience here (carry out) didn't live up to the many reviews which prompted our visit on a very slow weekday early evening. Overall, there really seemed to be too many things wrong to excuse it off as a "bad day", including an unfriendly staff. We are on the fence as to the possibility of another try. The good: Well packaged dishes and accurate order. They made the effort to present the food, even though it was "to go". Unique offerings when compared to other local restaurants. Lots of spicy choices. The best dish in our group was the Spicy Tofu, which had a most flavorful sauce. Not so great: Two of the dishes, Szechuan Chicken and Shredded Chicken with Chili Sauce, were so salty as to be inedible. To be clear, I don't mean to say the chef had a heavy hand on the seasoning that day; the best description would be as if an entire box of Morton Salt had been added to each dish. My guess would be that either the raw chicken was pulled from the bottom of a brine that did not dissolve, and was not (at least) rinsed; or maybe things were cured in salt, and again, not soaked and rinsed? The other misfire was the Y.Z. Fried Rice, which was... not. The dish consisted of a huge pile of steamed rice that had a few "straight from the bag" peas and carrots mixed in along with whatever their cubed meat substance is. This dish also suffered from the addition of seasoning, (however authentic it might have been), which was not at all incorporated into the rice, leaving one bite completely bland, and the next, again, overwhelmingly, shockingly seasoned to the point that you question your ability to even swallow it. Not the review I had hoped to write; hopefully I can update with better news later. 3 stars is very generous. read more

From my several visits since they first opened, Corner 21 boasts an impressive track record of reliably providing new recommendations, serving authentic Szechuan cuisine, and being consistently delicious. My family loves coming here anytime we are in Springfield because this tier or chinese food is uncommon and must be celebrated! read more

Absolutely horrible customer service!! Daughter is vegetarian ordered tofu dish that came with meat. Was told you can order something else and you have to pay for both. Will spread the word! Do not give them a penny of your money!!! read more

The best Chinese food in town. I've never been disappointed. The hot crispy fish is wonderful.

The food was delicious specially the fried fish. The fried rice was perfect and I cannot wait to visit next time in the area.

Best Chinese in SPF. Szechuan shrimp is amazing. The dining room is small and the service is good but takeout is your best bet.

The peppered beef was really good, the sweet and sour pork was meh. Would not recommend it, paper thin slices of pork then battered and fried. Served family style. You could share an entree. The service was not so good either, waiter took our order and never saw him again except when it was time for the check. Had to flag someone down for plates and utensils. The tea was good. Might go back for the duck, it sounds good. Dinner was $55 for two entrees and a tea. Nice atmosphere too. read more

Friday night first for us. Wow the food is great!!! Dry Fried Green beans, Crispy Sauteed Chicken and the Szechuan we're all absolutely delicious. Definitely a place we will go back too. read more

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If you're looking for a legit "Chinese" joint, this is your jam. Corner 21 leans into the spicier, Szechuan style cuisine - with chili peppers and green peppercorn-infused dishes. But what truly takes the prize is the inherent level of hospitality the staff display, making this quaint spot an absolute joy to dine at. The owners have spent $0 on advertising (their words), and have relied 100% on word-of-mouth to organically grow their guest list. Great value, great experience. Will be back...many more times. read more

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OMG Best food I have had since I moved from California!!! Fresh, not deep fried! Loved this place.

Hidden Gem - Forget about what you thought real Chinese food tastes like. The chefs know how to tempt your savory tastebuds by cooking up delish authentic dishes (family style). Don't let the storefront mislead you from dining here. We enjoyed the Kung Pao Shrimp, Sour Cabbage Noodles (kids loved it), and Beef Noodle Soup. Ask for a side of chili hot sauce if sharing but want some kick. It's a small place but I hope they expand and wish great success. Definitely a gem in disguise!! read more

Goodness gracious, why was this place so good! Don't judge a book by it's cover...this place rocks! Portions are shareable, a little pricey, but I'm not from the area. read more

I was surprised to find a Szechuan restaurant in Springfield and immediately was curious to check it out. The outside is a small rather unremarkable exterior but that's when you anticipate you will find a hidden gem. The staff were very sweet. We ordered fried spicy fish, bok choy, and wonton soup. The spicy fish was as delicious as I expected and on par with restaurants I tried in California. Super crispy, flaky fish on the inside, and the right amount of numbing spice. Despite the amount of chili infused in the fry, it wasn't spicy at all. The bok choy was familiarly stir fried with good amount of garlic. Lastly the wonton soup was comforting. The skin was not too thick and inside filling well portioned. I would recommend this joint to anyone who wants some authentic Chinese food. read more

Corner 21 Chinese Cuisine - Bok choy, Spicy fried fish, and wonton soup - Szechuan Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

The best Chinese food in Missouri! everything in the menu is a must you won't be disappointed. read more

Corner 21 Chinese Cuisine - Steak bell peppers - Szechuan Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

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Honestly I don't see the hype about this place the food was okay. Me and my wife ordered for plates there spicy chicken had great crisp but no flavor and no spice. We also tried the fried rice and it just wasn't that good I personally preferred there steam rice. Honestly the best taste and flavor I got was there peppered steak me and my wife both agreed that it was the best dish we tried. I payed 55.79 with tax and a 4 dollar tip was included all in all this place was not worth the money. read more

These guys are straight out crooks. I went to pickup takeout and food wasn't yet ready. They presented me with the most confusing receipt by far I have ever seen. It had the total for the food, which strangely didn't show tax as separate. Then it had a 16% gratuity added on - FOR TAKEOUT! THEN, there was an additional section below for additional gratuity which had no line for subtotal, custom tip or total. Needless to say I left the additional gratuity blank and signed the CC receipt. My food total was $50. I checked my card account later and found that in addition to the $8 gratuity, they added ANOTHER 16% gratuity for a total of $67 - for a $50 takeout order which was late. CRIMINAL read more

All About The Food It's a small place. Maybe eight tables tops? The menu is limited ... and I mean that in a good way. Maybe 35 or 40 options? The food was out fast, it was all *very* delicious. It wasn't standard-issue Chinese restaurant fare either ... by which I mean *an absence* of sauces that inevitably turn to jelly when cold. The Szechaun dish was laced with so many pepper pods, garlic, and ginger that I'm planning on cooking with the leftovers (of which there were tons, even though we both stuffed ourselves). The sweet and sour pork was just short of life-changing. It looks like they pound it out thin before it gets battered and fried. It was tangy and crispy. Given the size of the menu, I'm betting everything these folks serve up is lights out delicious. I intend to go back and try something different each time. The service was attentive and low key. The rice was sticky and chopstick-friendly. You're certain to get at least two meals from each entrée. If you're into egg rolls and those Rangoon things, prepare to order something else ... as the menu listed no appetizers. Seeing as how the portions are huge and the food is out so fast, you won't miss 'em. Highly recommended. read more

Finally found the best Chinese food in SW Missouri. OMG. We will be driving from Joplin more often to eat here!!! Seriously tasty authentic Szechuan Chinese cuisine. read more

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So authentic, so good, so fresh and hot. Every.single.time. I recommend this place to all. Eat inside and get the full experience. Everything on the menu is delicious. read more

I just moved to MO from NYC and I was shocked to encounter authentic Chinese cuisine in the Ozarks. The Cumin Lamb's flavor was unreal! The #6 special salad was also fresh and so tasty. Super friendly staff and lowkey atmosphere. I'll be back! read more

Corner 21 Chinese Cuisine - Szechuan Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

Don't let this little white box on the northwest corner of Fremont and Sunshine fool you - its humble exterior makes what's found inside even more surprising. This is authentic Chinese CUISINE. If you want your Americanized-all-white-meat-cashew chicken-nasty, go to Lucy's. If you have a passion and appreciation for flavor, and a high quality culinary experience give this little place a chance...my recommendations are #1, 18, 35 and 54. I would post a photo but the dishes come out looking exactly like the menu photos so go there for a peek. read more

So delicious. Have not had a single bad thing yet! Very authentic with lots of flavor, but nothing was too spicy or ungodly hot. Delicious read more

Corner 21 Chinese Cuisine - Ribeye and Enoki Mushroom in Curry Broth, Lamb and Bean Curd, plain rice, House Special Stir Fry Noodle - Szechuan Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

Wow, who would've known I could find one of the best authentic Chinese restaurants in Springfield, MO? You won't find Orange chicken or crab rangoons here...but you will find some of Szechuan's finest mouth numbing dishes! I tried their Szechuan spicy chicken and beef noodle soup. The chicken was super crispy and had the perfect amount of spice! The beef was very tender and the broth was incredible. I love that their menu shows pictures of all the dishes. The staff is super friendly and welcoming. There's plenty of seating for dine-in at the restaurant. I live in DC and I am sad I won't able to frequent this restaurant more often. The restaurants back home just can't complete! read more

Corner 21 Chinese Cuisine - Szechuan spicy chicken - Szechuan Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

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Some of the best Chinese food my wife and I have ever had and we've been around the world!

Happily surprised to find this menu right down the street from me! It has NOTHING to do with Springfield style Chinese food, let alone cashew chicken! If you're a foodie, you will love it. First time checking it out, ordered the Twice Cooked Pork and it was amazing! There's nothing I can compare it to around here. Super fresh ingredients, nice kitchen, friendly staff and probably alot of dishes and recipes you've never heard of unless you are from China or very well traveled... Check it out! Sooo good! read more

We are from out of town. We went here based on all the good reviews! We ate at their new location and got the Sczchuan Chicken it was very dry! We asked for soy sauce and after asking the second time they brought it to us in a small bowl. The soy sauce had a funny flavor. No egg rolls! The service was very bad. Our waitress never came back and we had to get her attention for the soy sauce that she didn't bring and I ask her also for the check. read more

Very Authentic, fresh and affordable. The Szechuan spicy chicken is the greatest combination of spices and cooked perfect read more

Corner 21 Chinese Cuisine - Szechuan Spicy Chicken - Szechuan Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

Wonderful food. Plan ahead around meal times because the place is small and is busy for good reason.

Literally best and most authentic Chinese around I won't go anywhere else ever again.

Great food. Great Service. Their food is right up there with the legendary Peter Chang restaurants on the east coast!

The food was excellent! ...Best in Springfield. That said, there was absolutely no service by the wait staff. The young girl brought out our food, but never followed up to fill our glasses. We had to go to the counter to ask for a to-go box. This is our third time in going to the restaurant with the same service level each time. We usually tip, but this time it was so bad we left no tip. When checking out the gentleman asked for us to tip. We were shocked. He then said his staff works for tips. Ownership needs to watch exactly what service the wait staff is providing and make changes. read more

Just had to post again. This place is fantastic! Consistently delicious food. Period!

Small but neat. Large portion meals, enough to share or take home. Very delicious and authentic! Friendly staff. read more

Corner 21 Chinese Cuisine - Szechuan Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

maybe the best food in Springfield - ZERO luxury, ALL taste, flavor, texture... Take it to go, or eat in the crowded dining area, you won't be disappointed. read more

Hands down, the best chinese food there is, not just in Springfield! Definitely worth the visit, everytime!