We came to Sichuan Gourmet for dinner and ordered a bunch of dishes to share family-style. The pro is the the decor and atmosphere is better than most mom and pop chinese spots but honestly the food was just ok. Some of the dishes we got were kung pao chicken, stir fried cauliflower, string beans, mustard green pork belly and sichuan fish fillet. We typically don't eat much spicy food so got everything mild and while the flavors were ok, I thought the fish was too mushy and the pork belly was kind of bland. Everything felt too covered in oil without the punch of flavor the dishes needed. In addition, while the service was fine, the waitress/waiters were quite loud clanking dishes and opening and closing drawers that it disturbed our meal. It's one thing to be in a bustling restaurant but there weren't that many people so the noise was a bit bothersome and really stood out. Overallt not that bad but I'd skip as I've been to better sichuan restaurants in the Boston area. read more

I ordered the luncheon special which comes with choice of white rice or pork fried rice and choice of an egg roll or crab Rangoon. Crab Rangoon was sweet. I wish the cashew chicken didn't have celery. If you dine in you have a choice of soup ( egg drop or hot/sour soup). I asked for no celery over the phone but they added celery still. Portion size is small compared to rice and had the same with bigger portion and more flavor at the Framingham location I've had the lunch special and other dishes at the Framingham location and prefer Framingham over this location. Service was quick and not a bad deal for $14 after tax. It is busy in there and if you aren't a spice fan make sure to ask for modifications. The cashew chicken is not spicy. read more

Sichuan Gourmet - Luncheon special J11. Chicken with Cashew Nuts K - Szechuan Near Me - Burlington, Massachusetts

Sichuan Gourmet was SO good and everything had so much flavor We got the fried fish, fried rice, sweet and sour soup, and the chicken with peppers. The fried fish was crispy on the outside, tender inside, and had the perfect amount of spice. The chicken pepper dish was super flavorful too, and the fried rice was such a good side to balance everything out. The sweet and sour soup was warm, tangy, and comforting. Portions were generous and everything was perfect for sharing. Definitely a spot I'd come back to when I'm craving flavorful Chinese food! read more

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Came in on a busy Sunday night and got the last available table. Server brought over both hot tea and iced water without us asking and a small bowl of complimentary pickled veggies. We ordered 4 dishes and all were pretty good. I would say the dried chicken and beef in savory pot isn't what I expected to taste traditionally but they were still good. Service is good and quick too! read more

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This is a great Chinese restaurant in an area that doesn't have too many asian cuisine options! They are often very busy which shows the popularity of this spot. Even when it's busy though (which is almost every time we go - but it is lively and has a good atmosphere), our service is solid, they are quick to take our orders, clear plates, bring food out, and refill water! The food we ordered was fresh, hot, and delicious! Only gripe is that the portions aren't the largest for the price (definitely priced a bit higher than comparable asian restaurants I've been to), but if you're craving authentic food and are in the area, this is the spot! read more

Sichuan Gourmet - J05. General Tsos Chicken A - Szechuan Near Me - Burlington, Massachusetts

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Authentic Chinese food with some dishes that I haven't seen at other Chinese restaurants. My mom recommended the lamb soup which was good and had soo much lamb. I do wish they added more tofu in it though. The green beans and beef slices in chili oil were decent, nothing exceptional. I enjoyed the spicy fish. The dishes all had a good amount of meat, especially for the price. The service however, was amazing!! Everyone was super attentive and we had our glasses of water filled multiple times throughout the meal (something that most restaurants need help on). We came for Father's Day and they also were very impressive at handling the crowds. read more

Sichuan Gourmet - Szechuan Near Me - Burlington, Massachusetts

Terrible. Service was awful. Fish was undercooked. Pea pod stems they forgot and we got five minutes before our meal was done. Wings were dry. I kept getting brushed off every time I signaled for help. Terrible. Used to be good. I've spent so much money here I feel violated. read more

Sichuan Gourmet in Burlington is a gem! The food was absolutely delicious. The dishes were not just spicy, but full of complex flavor. Favorite: Fish in savory pot- the fish was delicate and delicious, not over battered. You really taste the layers of chili heat, peppercorn tingle, and savory goodness in every bite. Youpo handmade noodles with cucumber- the noodles were delicious, nice and thick to absorb the spice. Great chew. Simple but delicious. We also had their salt and pepper prawn, and garlic pea shoots. All very delicious! read more

Sichuan Gourmet - Fish in Savory Pot. - Szechuan Near Me - Burlington, Massachusetts

I love this place for their lunch specials. They're a good deal, coming with an entree, choice of white or fried rice, tea, choice of hot&sour or egg drop soup, Chinese-style kimchee, and some also include a choice of crab rangoons or spring roll. A good deal for around $14-16 and with all the sides I almost always manage to save enough of the entree and rice for a second meal. Everything I've tried has been good to very good. My favorites are the "Twice Cooked Bacon", better known as pork belly. It's very hot and spicy, with the heat coming from generous amounts of dried red chilies and fresh green chilies. It also includes fried scallions, sweet green peppers, and a touch of five spice. The General Gau's Chicken is another hit but rather unusual, with the chicken in a meatball-like form and an unusual but intriguing flavor. My only complaint is it tends to be skimpy on the sauce. Some other lunch specials, while good, aren't as memorable. These include the Beef With Broccoli and the Kung Bao Chicken. But these lower-priced lunch items also come with the crab rangoons or spring roll so there's a positive side. The crab rangoons are interesting, sweeter than most, good wrappers, but don't have much crab flavor. These weren't served with mustard or sweet sauce but they were provided when I asked. Spring rolls are very good, crispy and with a filling that's a lot more than just cabbage. The frying oil tastes fresh. Unlike most Hot&Sour soups this one lives up to its name. Very peppery and a good balance of sour, with an ample amount of vegetables and tofu. I've only been for lunch so I haven't tried many of the regular menu items. The only time I did was on a holiday when they weren't doing lunch specials. I discovered that the portion size of these items was also generous. The crab rangoons quantity was 10, not the usual 8. The Smoky Hot Chicken With Cayenne (very spicy!) was also generous, easily enough for 2 to share, and the white rice, an additional charge, was also large. The menu is extensive and intriguing, with many Szechuan-style items not often found at other Chinese restaurants around here. Including some with rather alarming names like "Beef Tendon With Spicy Wonder Sauce", "Dry Intestine With Chili", etc. Maybe I won't try these but there are many that I want to. Since I normally dine here solo during a lunch break I haven't yet had the opportunity sadly. read more

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Great option for Chinese food if you are in the area! The menu has many options. The environment was modern and clean so it was very nice and inviting. The food was good quality. We ordered kung pao chicken, fish fillet with sour cabbage soup, Spicy Handmade Noodle w. Pig Intestine, fried eggplant, and Xiang La Dry Fish Filet. All were really good! Kung pao chicken was good with a good ratio of chicken to other ingredients. I didn't care for the fish fillet with sour cabbage.. it was a bit too sour for me, but I think that is just personal preference. I've never had this dish before. The handpulled noodles were really good with large chunks of pig intestine. Xiang la dry fish was lightly fried and nicely seasoned with spice. Fried eggplant was okay.. it reminded me of fried plantains. The eggplant was sliced very thin and tasted sweet from the fried outside. read more

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This was the former Mr. Chan's, hadn't realized it changed over, mainly since i don't work in the area anymore. Stopped in here because we were thrifting at Burlington mall and they were closing. We ordered eggplant in yu Xiang sauce which the lady thought was just fine. Flavor sauce was good overall. The fried fish filet in spicy seasoning was good probably the go to dish here. We also ordered chicken pan fried noodz but the noodles they used are. They fried some sort of egg noodle? Pre fried maybe, not sure but the bird nest noodle basically. It wasn't what i was expecting. We thought it was the actually going to be frying fresh chow mien noodles. They were nice to swap it out for a lo mein instead. Chicken lo mien can be very plain tasting but it was better than the other dish for our liking. Service was good overall, but the reaction we got When we questioned the pan fried noodle dish was almost as if we weren't supposed to say anything. Anyways the manager approved it and they swapped the dish so thank you. We did notice that perhaps one of the owners had an issue with a patron (seemingly as if the gentlemen came to dine in and didn't have enough money and he knew it) he tried to open a tab saying he come back and tip big next time etc but they got into it a bit, management stayed calm but the conversation was loud enough in a really quiet restaurant evening for everyone to hear and i thought that could have been done more privately. Overall nice folks, they were having a team meeting towards the back as we were leaving. Organized and quick. 3-3.5/5 but no halfies. read more

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The food was delicious!! My fav was the pork dumplings w/ spicy Chili sauce. Very nice customer service. Tea is served with meal. Casual restaurant with good food. read more

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Got take out tonight and the dishes were not only fantastic but the closest to what I used to eat in Chengdu. Order online was easy and pick-up no hassle. read more

Sichuan Gourmet - Roast beef and tendon - Szechuan Near Me - Burlington, Massachusetts

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The tangerine chicken good but they didn't provide rice with the meal. Apparently, you have to know to order that.

Cute little restaurant in the corner of Burlington Square. Good food, especially if you enjoy spicy, savory, and sour dishes. Friendly staff. Plentiful parking in the area. You can easily miss this spot when driving by, but it's definitely worth a try. Though, despite how it wasn't as spicy as I'd prefer for a Sichuan spot, the food was good enough that I'd love to come back if I get the chance - just to try some of their other dishes. read more

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Honestly, this is the only time I've ever given a restaurant a low rating. But seriously--three courses, and not only did I leave hungry, but I also had to choke down food that tasted even less flavorful than toilet water, practically with tears in my eyes. I feel like I owe my taste buds an apology... Please, for the love of all that is good, hire some new chefs! read more

Took a trip to Burlington to visit the mall, since it had been a while since I last went there. Afterwards, we were hungry and found Sichuan Gourmet down the street. We ordered a couple dishes: pan fried noodles with chicken, dry fried fish, and eggplant. The pan fried noodles did not come out how we expected. I've never actually seen this type of noodle used in Chinese cuisine, even in China, but then again I don't typically order fried noodles when in China. Note: They use the "birds nest" noodle for their pan fried noodle dish, different from Cantonese style which uses wonton noodle. The restaurant didn't have any wonton noodles but were able to change our dish to chicken lo mein. Overall, our meal was fine. Nothing crazy. I probably wouldn't come back because the staff and owner/manager came to our table to berate us. We simply had a question about the noodles used and if they had the wonton noodles and the owner did not have a kind tone when speaking to us. read more

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Food was average for an Asian restaurant. Service was reasonably attentive. Basic Ambience and layout similar to other Asian restaurants.

I am very disappointed to find out that this restaurant is very unaccommodating towards allergies, when I tried to place an take out order, I was told that I have too many allergies and should not place the order. I have eaten at the restaurant with allergy requests before and tried to order the same item on the phone, but the guy who picked up the phone was very unaccommodating and said he is not able to specify the allergies on the order because the restaurant is too busy, and kept persuading me not to order there. This restaurant does not want to accommodate allergies because they deem it too much of a hassle for them. read more

I was very excited to see scallion pancakes as an appetizer on the menu. Unfortunately, the pancakes were extremely bland, and there was no dipping sauce to help add flavor (I've never seen them served without a dipping sauce until now). I also tried the fried rice. It was extremely bland as well and once again, there was no sauce on the table (not even soy sauce) to add flavor. I would've asked our server for some sauce, but did not see them again until they brought the bill. read more

Sichuan Gourmet - A10. Scallion Pancake A - Szechuan Near Me - Burlington, Massachusetts

Came back here again. The 夫妻肺片is still good. The 肉丝茄子 has a lot of meat. More meat than eggplant. Taste is good. The 水煮牛肉 and 藤椒鱼片 are not authentic at all. Taste is very mediocre. read more

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Giving a two star for the five flavored beef order, which is an appetizer cold dish. $16.95 for the portion definitely seem kinda of high. read more

We got pickup food so cant comment on the service or ambiance. We ordered sesame chicken and vegetable fried rice. The total was $60!! Way more than any chinese place I've been to. The sesame chicken itself was very sweet, not savory at all. I'd liken it closer to orange chicken rather than sesame chicken. The vegetable fried rice was dry and lacked flavor. It had semi-raw onions in it so it only really tasted like them. The other large problem was that the portions were small. The chicken was enough for a single meal, no leftovers. Which would be okay if the price was reasonable, but I can go down the road to ChangMai or any other chinese place and get more food, that tastes better, for cheaper. Would not eat here again. read more

Amazing Food. Quick service. Good ambiance. Went with family. Will be coming back soon.

12/31/2024 shall be remembered as the day when this restaurant decided to scale down the menu choices, but without letting the customers know beforehand. We are the regular customers and picked this restaurant to celebrate the New Year's eve. After seated, we were told by the waitress that none of our favorite appetizers (roast beef w. scallion pancake 牛肉卷饼, five flavored beef 五香牛肉) were available, nor were the main dishes (chef special seafood & tofu casserole 海鲜豆腐砂锅, house special duck 老四川鸭), and for lo mein, a widely available choice across the Greater Boston area, we could only pick chicken or veggie. The reduced choices turned this celebration into a casual and mediocre dining experience. We could understand the kitchen was under-staffed and the restaurant had a long list of take-out orders. However, we could not understand the restaurant's lack of transparency when they did not honor their own menu. At least they should have the decency to post a note on the door before the customers were seated. Had we been told beforehand, we might make a decision to go elsewhere for the celebration. Honesty counts! read more

Prices have increased $2-3 per dish, 10-20% since 2 months back. Unfortunate evidence of inflation. Excellent: - dried chicken with chili - rainbow fish filets, portions not large read more

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Very high quality Sichuan food. Powerful spicing the way it should be. Try the spicy chicken wings and the pork and cabbage soup. You won't be disappointed. They have traditional Chinese dishes too. We will return soon. read more

Food was very flavorful. My husband and I loved the spicy chicken! Must try if you like spicy v food. Entering we ordered was delicious. Definitely one of our favorite spots! read more

This was my second time. The first experience was ok, nothing spectacular, but this time we thought to try different dishes. The dumplings were horrendous - thick doughy monstrosities with tiny filling. Tasteless. read more

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I NEVER remember to take photos of my food. I've order to go twice from this space and upon arrival it smells sooo good I just start diving in. The food is flavorful and the portion to price point is very appropriate. Our go to is the broccoli in sauce with mild spice level with jasmine rice. The shrimp was delicious, I believe we also chose a mild spice level. Vegetable spring rolls are also yummy. Give them a try, really good food. read more

This place gets 5 stars for having unchoy with fermented tofu on the menu. Full stop. Finding this outside of Chinatown is near impossible. That it came out huge, fresh, perfectly cooked and seasoned?!? Stop. It. Right. Now. The lunch special double cooked bacon was Bomb. Well seasoned cold noodle? Why yes, thank you very much. The tea was hot and subtle. The service was excellent. Who wouldn't come here to be freakin dazzled. I am a new regular. read more

Super authentic and freshly crafted Sichuan cuisine. A great find in the area! The dishes are served hot and certainly made to order, and the kitchen takes pride in its work -- great to see in the current age. If you're craving real Chinese with fresh ingredients, this is your place. read more

Not too good. Several Chinese clientele there, sorry maybe a little rude but glanced at what they had, all of which looked good. Mine, not so much. Suspected subprime ingredients. Sauces a little off. Seemed friendlier to Chinese patrons. Not really welcoming to others. Service kind of perfunctory. Could maybe say same of food. Maybe mistake was ordering Americanized dishes. But even a classic Chinese veggie dish which is kind of hard to screw up was bland. I could have cooked better at home. And not cheap. But nowhere is these days; each entree can set you back $20 on average. Even rice, which you have to order and pay for separately, not too good. Had the runs afterwards. Beware. Don't get suckered by the good reviews, as I was. Not recommended. read more

This place stands out from other Chinese restaurants in the greater Boston area for two reasons: the service and the ambience. Service: most Chinese restaurants, a waiter takes your order, the food is brought to your table, then when you're done they give you bill. Efficient but rather brusque and indifferent---this place, I was floored by having staff who actually smiled and a server who actually came back to check on us mid-meal to see if everything was ok! So, genuinely good vibes and human touch...whoa! Ambience: it's actually quite nice inside. A little cozy on a Saturday night as the place quickly filled up by 6pm and there were a couple of full round tables of a dozen or more people who were quite loud, though not in any obnoxious or threatening way, just festive and animated. At less busy times; I imagine it would be quite pleasant, with elegant tasteful decor that invites you to take your time and enjoy both the meal and the surroundings. Food was solid, authentic not dumbed down PF Chang type tourist food. If you want bland, deep-fried Americanized pseudo-Chinese grub, this is not the place for you. That said, we were not particularly well versed in this particular Chinese regional type of food, so we probably didn't order the best things on the menu. The "mapu tofu" was ok, enjoyable but not anything to write home about. The "double fried bacon" was pork belly thank god, but it was sliced way too thin...looked pretty, but not as viscerally satisfying as thicker slabs I've had at other Sichuan places. We made the mistake of ordering "Water spinach" which turned out to be quite different from the "water spinach" found (when you can find it---somewhat rare, perhaps due to being deemed an "invasive species" in the US) at other places, like some Vietnamese places in Dorchester. One dish they had that really stood out though was the scallion pancakes---never had any with such a perfectly flaky/fluffy texture before! But could've used more scallions. Spiciness was a puzzling mixed bag. I found the food spicy in unusual ways, hard to describe exactly...not the one-note overpowering-chili type of spice but one that builds up slowly and next thing you know you're gulping down a ton of water to keep your tongue from vaporizing. On the menu, the prices looked very reasonable, esp. considering the area. In reality, dining in made the bill rather stiff---two appetizers, two main courses, one vegetable dish, plain white rice for two (weirdly it's not included with the main entrees), no drinks, and one order of takeout fried rice for next day consumption ran us a cool hundred bucks with a 20% tip. Similar quantity of food at New Golden Gate in Chinatown (my go-to Chinese place there) would be closer to $60-80 for dine in. That's the only reason I took away one star. But still plan to come back, maybe more for takeout than dine-in next time. read more

My first intro to Sichuan foods was their original location in Natick back in 2006. Since then I had fell in love with that numbing & spicy peppercorn flavors. The flavors reminded of what I tasted during my trip to China, and also homemade Taiwanese cooking that my in-laws make. I was quite happy to find out that there is a location in Burlington since I moved back to the area in 2019. I have been ordering here once or twice a month, and trying a new dish every time, and it's quite tasty. It's not a place for Americanized Chinese foods, but if you are adventurous and love a more authentic spicy flavors, give it a try!! Great to have them in the burbs! read more

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Definitely a good spot to soothe your spicy Szechaun itch when in the mood and the area. The MA LA Lamb hit the the mark, quite tasty, tender with a nice hint of szechaun peppercorn; Cheng Du dumplings were a shear winner as was the Tangerine chicken dish; the vegetable fried rice would have elevated had it been a protein based rice dish rather than a vegetable one. Just a word about the simple subtlety spiced highly addictive pickled vegetable amuse bouch app, we both agreed we could and would eat it by the bowl full without fear of embarrassment. Over all this was a dandy dine out dining experience, good service, good food, from beginning to end this place delivers, stop by and see if you don't agree! read more

Haven't had Chinese food for quite some time so trying this was a great pleasure. See pictures. The food are quite good and price wasn't bad at all. I'm glad I'm getting to eat Chinese food again . read more

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Ordered takeaway from here for the first time through Uber Eats. Ordered the stir-fried snow pea leaves and the roast beef chili sauce appetizer. Total came out to around $38 (without tip). What's Hot - Quality. Delish! Keep in mind I'm a native Cali girl and grew up with the best homemade Chinese food. Hahaha.... I say this so that you know I'm hella picky when it comes to Chinese food. This place definitely meets my high threshold! The food is well-flavored, well-seasoned, tender, fresh, and not too oily. The roast beef chili was tender and definitely had a spicy kick, not overwhelming, but enough to jump start your taste buds, which is how it should be. - Portions. Pretty good amount, although I was slightly disappointed with the roast beef chili sauce appetizer. The snow pea leaves was a good amount. The roast beef chili appetizer isn't big enough to share with a group, so be prepared to order multiple dishes to satisfy a hungry crowd. Although their portions are a decent amount, be prepared for there not be leftovers. - Menu variety. Impressive. I appreciate they don't go the Asian fusion route, which I am not a fan of. It appears that some of their dishes are Americanized, but for the most part, their dishes stick to its Szechuan roots. There's something for everyone- meats, vegetarian, and vegan. Roast beef scallion pancakes, chili oil wontons, beef tendons, bamboo shots, tofu dishes, hand-pulled noodles, etc... My eyes got too big for my stomach. - Service. They have a pretty good online presence. Even though I used Uber Eats, they have a website and the ability to order online, as well. They are active with Uber Eats, which meant I received timely notifications as to when my order was being prepared and when it was ready. When I arrived to pick up my order, it was packaged well and neatly, stapled in a couple of brown paper bags with my name and receipt stapled to it. - Health and safety. During this time of the pandemic, I appreciate restaurants that take extra precautions for their staff and customers. Upon entering, I noticed there is a clear plexiglass divider between their front desk and customers. Because takeaway orders are the norm, there are tables laid out at the front with signs of which platform you used, which is helpful, as well. I didn't see much staff when I picked up my order, but I saw their clerk at the register wear a face mask, which was also reassuring. What's Not - Price. To be fair, a downside of ordering through a platform like Uber Eats means there's always going to be a markup. Unfortunately, the markup for the stir-fried snow pea leaves went from $15 to $20. That's a pretty high markup, which isn't this restaurant's fault. The Sichuan cold beef appetizer went from $11.50 to $15.50. Again, not the restaurant's fault. Just be aware if you're ordering from through a 3rd party platform. Even so, this restaurant is reasonably priced. It isn't overly priced, but be prepared for your tab to add up, especially because you're ordering family style. - Service. When I arrived, no one asked me about what I needed. To be fair, most ethnic Chinese restaurants are not known for chatty service, which is fine by me. However, there's no one to confirm whether I picked up the correct order. Take away orders just sit there, and people grab and go. Downside, be prepared that someone could take your oder and the restaurant may not be aware or really care. Final Answer On my list of quality Chinese restaurants to return. read more

Sichuan Gourmet - X01. Sliced Roast Beef and Tendon with Chili Sauce A - Szechuan Near Me - Burlington, Massachusetts

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The food is great just a little on the greasy side. The restaurant is very clean and staff are wonderful. The only reason I gave 4 stars is because of the food being a bit too greasy and the dry fried chicken tasted a bit off. Still a great place with good food and I'd go back. Can't wait to try the other dishes they have to offer. The fish dish is the best dish from this meal. It's a must try. read more

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Not good, disappointed. Come at afternoon time. Used lunch special small dishes but charged as regular price. The dishes are below my expectations. Poor experience. The boss is nice but the waiter is not very welcoming. read more