hands down, the absolute best restaurant!…read more jason and his staff deliver the goods. whether take-out or at a table dining, szechuan's food is cooked to order and fabulous. portions are generous and prices are affordable and filling. service is always expedient and with a smile. szechuan express rules!

Awesome food at a reasonable price. You can't beat the flavors and freshness of every meal. Owner…read moreis down to earth and makes everyone feel like family.

We had a reservation for Christmas Day at 7pm. It was absolutely packed inside so a reservation was…read morenecessary for that day. We were seated and someone took our order fairly quickly. We waited and waited and at 8:23pm when I saw that a table that was seated after us already got their food, I finally spoke up. It turns out the person who took our order was new and never put it in. They gave each person a canned Coke for the inconvenience. If you got, I would maybe check in on your food a half hour after putting it in because once they made sure our food orders were in, all the dishes came out very very quickly. The food itself was absolutely delicious when we finally got it. Everything was really flavorful and we had plenty of leftovers to take home.

Forgot to take pics of our takeout. We always order Chinesr on Christmas Eve. So in tradition, we…read morefound this spot was recommended by Pittsburgh Gazette. Happy we tried it. So, it's not the typical chicken lo mein, but they do have some great options for every diet. Service was quick. We used GrubHub. Arrived hot and well packaged. Warning. The beef and string beans are spicy af and I love spicy. It was sooooo good w fried rice. The crab wonton were perfect and the dumpling soup was also very good! I can tell this spot caters to taste buds that want big flavor. Can't wait to try other items on their menu soon. Since we didnt dine in, we don't know the ambience but it's worth it to pay a visit in the new year.

Our first dining out in Shadyside! This place is big inside with two dining areas full of tables…read moreand booths. We were seated in a booth near the front windows. A couple of big screen TVs in that room. Quick, friendly service. Told them we were in a hurry and they accommodated us nicely and efficiently. Ordered Mongolian Chicken and upgraded to fried rice; General Tso's Chicken and upgraded to fried rice. Both are very flavorful and suited our taste buds perfectly. We will be back to try more dishes.

We came to Szechuan Spice for the OCA LNY banquet and the food was incredible. Everything was…read morereally flavorful and perfectly seasoned and cooked. The staff did a great job of timing with our corpses. I loved the Chongqing chicken, the flame roasted peanuts, sautéed filet mignon, and sautéed lobster. Would eat everything again!!

Really nicely done. In a previous visit, I had started to worry that the restaurant had pulled back…read moreslightly from the complex flavors and textures that I had come to expect. After my most recent order, I'm no longer concerned. The space itself is nicely presented and spacious, providing enough room to ensure tables don't feel too dense or on top of one another. We ordered takeout this time, and the online ordering experience was generally good (but could be improved). Our order was very nicely packaged to survive the trip home. The front of house staff were very kind and helpful, but they also seemed to be stretched a little thin. In terms of the food, everything was packed with flavor and texture. I particularly enjoy the Sichuan pickled vegetables, which tend to be a combination of pickled radish and tiny peppers with some heat coming from dried pepper flakes. The spicy wood ear mushroom is another nice appetizer. We ordered several different items, but the squid in hot and spicy pot really stood out. Our dish didn't match the photos on the ordering page, but I would argue that the result was even better. A nice balance of spice and dried hot peppers, without being overwhelming. A nice crunch from some sliced taro root. A nice texture from both squid and fish cakes. The quick fried cabbage and sautéed snow pea leaves were both excellent pairings and added some vegetable matter. All told, this continues to be an excellent destination. Highly recommended for both dine-in and take-out.

Myself and two others came to this restaurant for dinner one Sunday evening around 6:30pm. We were…read moregreeted as soon as we walked in and seated immediately. There were no other parties dining at this time. Our server was friendly and helpful with the menu. We ordered a variety of appetizers including crab rangoons, spring rolls, and pork and veggie egg rolls. All of the apps were delicious and came out hot and fresh. I thought the portion sizes were fair for the price. For entrees, we ordered general tsos chicken, chongqing chicken, and fish in hot & spicy pot. The size of all 3 dishes were impressive. The soup bowl was the largest I've ever seen. My plate of chonqing chicken was at least 3-4 portions. I was a little surprised by the level of spice on the chonqing chicken. It was extremely spicy and there was no indication of that when I ordered. It would've been nice for the server to confirm that I could handle that level of heat. I barely ate 1/4 in the restaurant, took some home, tried to doctor it up/cool it down, but it was borderline inedible for me. I loved the layout of the place. It was a little outdated and the bathroom wasn't the nicest, but the furniture and ambiance was relaxing. Parking is on the street.

Pretty solid mala hotpot place. I came by with my family for a weekend lunch recently and there…read morewere plenty of seats (some customers coming in and out while we were there). For the malatang, it's all self-serve for the ingredients, and you weigh/tell them what soup base you want at the counter. The selection of veggies is pretty large, and the meats were pretty good quality. Price point of $20/lbs (it says $1.25/oz on the wall which required some mental maths XD) is a bit high, but nothing crazy. Each of our bowls came out to be in the $15-20 range. I think they have some credit card surcharge (like 3%? which is unfortunate.) Overall good experience and would come back.

No frills and cozy little spot for a quick lunch. This place offers hotpot as well. However, I…read morewould only come here for their noodle soup. It hits the spot every single time. It's mostly self service where you go up to the counter and place your order. You'll be given a buzzer and once it's ready, it will beep and then you go up to the counter to pick up your food.

We were walking down the street and decided to try this spot out. There are so many different…read moreoptions on the menu there is literally something for everyone!! The staff are super kind and sweet, you can tell it is a family owned and authentic Sichuan restaurant. We started with the scallion pancakes and the gold and silver small buns. The scallion pancakes were some of the best i've had in the city they soak right into the sauce. We also got the Kung Pao Chicken and I got the Duck noodle soup. The portion was huge and so filling. I left and told everyone to check it out. We will be back!!

Really nice clean restaurant. Staff are friendly! Servings are really good!! 10/10 would…read morerecommend!!!

I was told to try this place by so many people and wow it lived up to all the hype we had. This is…read moresuch an authentic spot with the most delicious food. The service is great, and the food comes out in less than 10-15 minutes Everything we got was delicious the mango and passion fruit smoothies were so refreshing. The scallion pancakes were so good. We tried the pancakes with egg one day and with beef the next time. This place was so good we had to come back the next day to have it again!

I got an early dinner here and got:…read more - Taiwanese style noodle soup w/ chicken, pork, and shrimp The broth tasted very clear and fresh. We got it with egg noodles. I do like soup noodles but it kinda just tasted regular and homey to me. I don't think there was much meat or veggies in it at all though. - steamed mini soup dumplings There were pretty good too (considering we are in Pittsburgh tbh). It's also at a decent price, sometimes I've seen soup dumplings for more than $15 which is ridiculous. It had some good flavor, and wasn't easy to rip the skin. I think the skin thickness was appropriate, not too thin or too thick. Glad to have some nostalgic and satisfying food around. It came hot but I wish we had the cover so we could delay the food from getting cold too quickly. - fish fillet w/ basil and garlic in stone hot pot I personally think this was the best dish. It was well seasoned and came sizzling hot with a side of rice. It has a tasty sauce that combined with the rice is amazing. Free street parking and plenty of tables inside. I'd get a reservation if you're bringing a lot of people like more than 6.

Great place for all you can eat hot pot! You can choose spicy, non spicy, or both soup bases. The…read moreoptions are beef, lamb, shrimp, spam, fish balls, tofu, fish, mushrooms, tripe, spam, and veggies. All the food comes out at once and you can get refills. Service is quick and the staff are nice. They offered to take pictures of our group. The place is very accommodating to large groups in the back room.

Good Ayce. Not much more to say so im going to repeat this. Good Ayce. Good Ayce. Good Ayce.read more

Nice and friendly staff with quick service. Went there with 4.7 ratings and high expectations but I…read morecan say about vegetarian food...taste was tasty, but not extraordinary! You can try once though !

I've been walking by this restaurant for many times. Finally tried it out. Loved everything we…read moreordered! Great soup dumplings (sauce is delicious!), the fish mala hot pot is very authentic, also liked the cauliflower. Pity that their promotion events are not eligible for takeaways. But I'm so glad I ordered from this restaurant and will come back again!

Absolutely delicious! Best Chinese food I've had in the city! Waitresses were excellent and…read moreattentive. Always love the tea!

Updating It's been a…read morefew years. Still have the same amazing shrimp egg rolls. They have gotten rid of the drowning turtles which is a big plus!! Food quality has gotten a bit better. Ordered the tomato chili chicken. Taste was great but there was very little Chicken in it. Mostly vegetable.