I accidentally found this place while sitting in traffic on Contra Costa Blvd and Taylor. I noticed their sign, and it was perfect timing as I was hungry. At 12:30pm, at the height of lunch time, there were only 2 customers in the restaurant. I was greeted by a pleasant lady who led me to my table. I ordered their lunch special Kunpao Chicken that came with hot and sour soup, a small tasty egg roll and steamed rice. The Serving was generous and the chicken was delicious! The soup wasn't too sour, authentic but not overpowering which I liked. After my meal, I had enough delicious leftover for dinner. There were just 3 customers, including myself, the whole time I was there. It's sad because the place looks nice and clean, and the food was great. Give this place a try and I promise you won't be disappointed. read more

Szechuan Garden - Delicious Kunpao Chicken and a bowl of perfectly cooked hot & sour soup - Szechuan Near Me - Concord, California

The Cold Noodle四川凉面 is the best of all in the picture！Unbelievable！ Other foods are spicybut it is good. But the service needs to be improved. read more

Szechuan Garden - Szechuan Near Me - Concord, California

Server: (tersely) "ready to order?" Me: (pointing to number 13, sauteed pea shoos) "hi there, yes I'd like to get number 13 the sauteed pea shoots, and- (cut off by a berating, scowling server) Server: (not looking up from the tablet in her hand) "WHAT!?! Don't tell me numbers, how am I supposed to know all the numbers!" Completely ignoring the fact that was displaying the page for her she repeats the same abuse when I perform the same polite order giving her three ways of identifying the dish with the second thing I attempted to order before giving up and walking out the restaurant because of the rudeness. If you peruse reviews of this business you will see I'm certainly not the only one to deal with the rudeness of this young woman. It's really too bad because I had a couple of decent experiences when I didn't have to deal with her but I certainly won't be back because this business employs her. read more

Mom and I thought we would try this place for lunch. It was pretty empty when we got there about an hour before they close to get ready for dinner. The menu is average and so is the food. Lunch specials come with soup ( mom liked it, I didn't), plain white rice, eggroll ( definitely frozen ) and your entree. We chose fried fish. Mom got the spicy and it was way too spicy. They offered to replace when they saw her trying to catch her breath. She can usually do the hot stuff. So we both ended up with salt and pepper fish for $16 each. It was fine, not great. I imagine I won't be back. read more

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I've probably been here 3x in the past week. So glad I found this place. Everything we tried was delicious, so far my favorites are the honey walnut prawns, spicy fish fillet and the cucumber salad. If you like pig feet, try the spicy braised pig feet. Customer service has also been consistent. read more

this place is one of our top szechuan spots around or at least one of the best ones we've had especially for the price. the food tastes amazing and the portion size and cost make it that much better. whenever my family wants to do szechuan, it's this place or tasty szechuan and it's always a tough one to decide. the servers are amazing/helpful and attentive especially when we were struggling with dealing with the spicy food. we really liked the fried fish filets and their signature pork feet and it was soooooo yummy!! the other items are good, but i was just so impressed by the fried fish and pork feet that I don't remember what the others tasted like other than tasting good. this is my second time going here and will come back!! read more

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DELICIOUS. AUTHENTIC.FRESH. FAST. FLAVORFUL. I love love love this place! Sometimes you're just craving good Chinese takeout, nothing fancy. Just good food, fast and uncomplicated. This place hits the spot. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for good authentic Chinese food. Note: they DO NOT dial down the spice, so it's not for the weak diner. Be prepared to be blasted with spicy Szechuan flavors, and please don't complain about the spice level. We want them to NOT dumb it down. read more

Szechuan Garden - 4 lunch specials: each came with soup, veggie egg roll, rice, and main course. - Szechuan Near Me - Concord, California

Ummmmm what in the? Best Chinese food I've had in this area - or possibly ever! Why are they not packed for lunch!!??? Probably because no one knows, just like I didn't! Chef Choy, Bamboo Garden, even 3 Bros. from China (deeply missed) has nothing on this place! My mouth is on fire from the General Tao's chicken (cuz it's actually spicy like it should be, unlike many other places) and the hot and sour soup is !!! Also, the ambiance is great! Cute spot for pics! read more

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Food was tasty and fairly generous. The service was diligent and the order was spot on... even for my picky daughter who cannot tolerate any kind of onion. The facility smelled a wee bit musky and would benefit greatly if some upgrades were made but this didn't really impact our visit and the food. the tables were comfortable and clean. read more

Visited this place for the first time and I'm really glad we did. In my opinion, this is an authentic Chinese restaurant. The menu has a wide variety--vegetables, pork, beef, fish, chicken, and even lamb. Everything we ordered was delicious. Each dish was savory, well-seasoned, and nicely presented. There wasn't a single item we didn't enjoy. The space itself is great. It's well-lit with high ceilings, feels open and spacious, and the furniture and flooring don't look dated. They also have their own parking lot, which is a big plus. Service was fast--our food came out in about 10-15 minutes. The only reason I'm taking off one star is the service experience. The server wasn't rude, but didn't seem very approachable or friendly. We felt hesitant to ask for things, which made the experience a little uncomfortable. Also, when we asked for water, it was served in a plastic pitcher that didn't look very clean. I hope they consider switching to glass pitchers in the future. Overall, I really enjoyed this place and would definitely come back. read more

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So my first review of the year was a takeout order worth , and here's why: PROS: - Food was prepared quickly for pickup - Reasonable prices and value - Cutlery (chopsticks) was included - Fair-sized portions (we ordered Crispy Spicy Fish Fillets, Chicken Chow Fun, & General Tso's Chicken w/ white rice) - Meals ordered were tasty, but not mindblowing (I forgot to take pics! ) CONS: - No condiments/sauces or fortune cookies were in the bag :( Now you may say there doesn't appear to be enough wrong to even warrant a full star removal, but in the same breath nothing felt impressive enough to me to rate it a full 5 stars either... just missing a tad more attention to detail for me, although still very good. Nonetheless I'm looking forward to updating this post after our next to-go order or dine-in experience :) read more

WOOOW okay this is a must-visit in Concord! My parents gave it the immigrant stamp of approval. The food is legit, actual Szechuan fare. I'm coming back ASAP~~~ We made a lunch reservation for a late celebration for my partner's birthday. He's been wanting to try Szechuan food for the longest time and this was the perfect spot to take him. The restaurant is spotlessly clean and modern, with spacious seating and lots of natural light. The staff made us feel right at home. Everything we had was DELICIOUS. - FAMILY STYLE TOFU (super balanced, lightly sauced) - STEWED TOFU WITH CRABMEAT AND EGG YOLK (PERFECT on rice. This is one of the best salted egg yolk dishes I've had in the bay) - STEAMED FISH FILET WITH SOFT TOFU (buttery soft and melts in your mouth. My partner's favorite) - SHRIMP CHOW MAIN (flavorful and filling) - SICHUAN STYLE GREENBEAN JELLY (just the right amount of spicy and refreshing) - CRISPY SPICY TOFU (insanely authentic) They've only been around for about a year! A fabulous addition to Concord's community. read more

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This review is only for the fried rice. It was really good, not dry and had a good mix of the ingredients which I appreciated. Flavor was solid. The portion was sizable as well. It was put together quickly and was very hot. The restaurant seemed clean-again, pick up order. I can see why people have commented about the attitude of the staff. But I wonder if some people are walking in and wanting the staff to look like it's Christmas when they see them. Sometimes restaurant staff can't contain what's going on in their everyday lives so you'll see a bit of that when they're at work. For my experience the guy that helped me was just dry, not rude. Not a deal breaker for me. read more

Phenomenal meal here. Came here on a whim this afternoon with my brother and uncle and we were blown away. There were only a handful of tables with people seated at lunchtime, so we got a table right away. We ordered: - Scallion pancake: One of the best I've ever had. Crispy on the outside, great chew on the inside, lots of scallions, not at all oily or greasy. - Spicy wontons: Great kick of heat without being overwhelming. Stuffed with meat. - Potstickers: Like the wontons, filled with meat. Panfried to perfection. - Hot and sour soup: Absolutely filled with tofu, mushrooms, egg, and scallions. Every bite had something to chew on, all the way to the very last drops in the tureen. Serious kick of "hot" with just the right amount of "sour." - Mongolian beef: Unlike other places that skimp out on the meat and fill 80% of this dish with onions, there was a pretty balanced ratio of meat to onions. Meat was tender, sauce was massively flavorful and had serious heat. - Vegetable fried rice: Fluffy, soft rice with a wide array of vegetables that were cooked perfectly. Not mushy, not overdone, still had a bit of crispness. Could've been a slightly more generous serving, but it was just enough for us to finish out the meal with. Everything, plus two sodas, came out to $65 and some change. We got a discount on our meal for some reason and saved about ten bucks, but even if we'd paid full price, that would've been a reasonable amount for three adults. The food started coming out immediately after ordering and everything was super hot and fresh. This place is officially one of my favorite Chinese restaurants in the Bay Area and I can't wait to come back. read more

Szechuan Garden - Vegetable fried rice, Mongolian beef - Szechuan Near Me - Concord, California

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First time trying this "newish" spot. Take out order (phone in): rude woman answers and takes order, rushes me then hangs up without giving timeframe for pickup Ordered: chicken & string beans+ wonton soup + beef chow fun noodles + rice Taste: very little flavor. We all needed to add soy and garlic chile sauce to get some kind of flavor, including my daughter who had never done so before. Beans soggy, chicken grizzled and beef looked processed. Summery: the meals reminded me of some cheap buffet style dishes. I will not be spending my hard earned money here again! read more

Szechuan Garden - Wonton soup , chicken & string beans , beef chow fun - Szechuan Near Me - Concord, California

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Disappointing experience today. The restaurant's posted hours indicate it is open until 3:00 PM before reopening at 4:00 PM. My family and I drove about 20 minutes through traffic and arrived at approximately 2:20 PM, expecting to be able to order lunch. As we were about to be seated, we were informed that the kitchen had already called last orders and was no longer serving food until reopening at 4:00 PM. The staff was polite and let us know before we sat down, which I appreciated. However, if the kitchen stops serving well before the posted closing time, it would be helpful to clearly post the last-call or kitchen closing time so customers can plan accordingly and avoid an unnecessary trip. read more

If you're looking for an authentic, flavor-packed Szechuan dining experience, Szechuan Garden in Concord is the place to be! From the moment you walk in, the interior immerses you in genuine Chinese charm, setting the perfect tone for a meal full of bold, traditional flavors. The Szechuan-style roast whole fish was a hit - perfectly cooked with just the right amount of spice who CAN handle it! It's a bit on the fiery side, but the balance of flavors is incredible, and the spice level is more of a delightful challenge than a deterrent. The Cucumber salad was light and refreshing, and the Honey Walnut Prawn? Mmmmmm....we loved it so much we had to order it twice! The service started off a little dry, but quickly turned into a warm, pleasant and even funny experience that matched the authenticity of the food. To top it all off, the complementary sesame balls served with tea in authentic China-wear were the perfect sweet ending. I couldn't resist coming back the very next day, this time bringing new friends to share in the experience. Highly recommend this gem for anyone craving true Szechuan flavors! read more

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We walked in around 6:30 and we wasn't sure because the place was empty. Then 20 minutes later it got really busy. I liked the fried rice not greasy at all. The honey walnut shrimp was delicious. The orange chicken was a bit dry and the scallion pancakes were a little doughy on the inside. The service was ok. The place is a bit over decorated. The price for our meals were reasonable read more

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Great food, order from here at least once per week. General Tsaos and Mongolian beef my favorites

This used to be a really good Burmese place but I also like Chinese food. The old place had a lot of outdoor seating but now it has all been taken down. I ordered the Chong Qing chicken, beef chow fun, spicy wontons. The Chong Qing chili chicken was very good. One of the best I have ever had. The beef chow fun and spicy wonton were good but the spicy wonton were definitely not spicy. A lot of seating inside and parking outside. read more

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First time here and I really hope this place sticks around. Ordered salt & pepper chicken (kids loved it), ma po tofu (medium = REAL Szechuan spicy ), eggplant in garlic sauce, steamed fish with soft tofu, and beef chow fun. Everything was legit. The ma po tofu was spicy and numbing in the best way. The eggplant was perfectly saucy. The fish was unexpectedly amazing with great smoky flavor (ask to skip ham if you don't eat pork). Chow fun tasted just like a good dim sum spot. Please don't let this place go out of business. Support local. Go eat here. We'll definitely be back. read more

I LOVE the food, but listening to the staff argue at full volume and smelling the cook's cigarette forces me to take the rating down an notch. read more

Spicy spicy spicy!!! So happy there's a real Szechuan restaurant near us now. This used to be a Burmese restaurant that we used to frequent. We only discovered it because the restaurant closed down and we decided to just give it a try since we were already there and we're glad we did. It's been our staple for Chinese food since. You know it's a real Chinese restaurant when you walk in and 90% of the patrons are elderly Chinese, all the employees speak like my Chinese parents (this is not an insult, I am just trying to make a point here), and there are no fancy cocktails at the bar. I love me some fancy cocktails, but honestly authentic Chinese restaurants would not have those offerings. Service is good, food is yummy and you can adjust the spice to your liking if you're not a fan of "too spicy." We always order waay too much and always think we'd have plenty of leftovers, but somehow, we manage to eat most of it. A lot of our favorite small businesses have closed down since Covid so we are hoping they are here to stay! read more

Szechuan Garden - Chicken corn soup - Szechuan Near Me - Concord, California

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Stopped by on a Sunday night and they had about 4 small tables dining in. I opted for take out. Let me tell you everything was excellent and this is legitimate Szechuan food. This is not for the weak! We got the green pepper fish filet. 10/10 - let me tell you, you've never had fish this soft and tender. The green pepper corns deliver an extremely floral aroma that compliments the flavorful soup. Total numbing sensation. If a soup could punch you in the face, this is it. For beef, 8/10 we got the house special beef with fresh chilis and this is more traditional spicy than numbing. Still excellent. The beef was super soft and tender, but just a tiny bit soft for my liking. Green beans were the least spicy thing we ordered and they were also a flavor bomb. 10/10 Vegetable fried rice was great. Not oily, dry bodied, full of veggies (broccoli florets and bok choy stems) and egg. Will be coming back. Service was fast. Only took me 15 min to get my order of 4 dishes. read more

The food is consistently delicious, whether eaten in the restaurant or ordered for takeout.

Szechuan Graden is now the latest restaurant to have taken over this location from the most recent, Aung Maylika. Nestled in before the corner turn onto Sun Valley off Contra Costa, this location does have its own parking lot, and is the only business in the lot itself, so parking is usually not an issue. The decorations for this spot have certainly been made prettier prior to the previous spot, though, some of the ambience of Aung Maylika is still there of course, though, feels a whole lot brighter, and overall is nicer sit down environment inside compared to before. Though, I'm not sure I'm sold on the tacky neon and flashing lights outside that can be seen during the night, but I digress. First off, let's talk menu. The menu here is okay, not a huge selection of things, and the style of the menu does have pictures for just about every dish, so a whole lot of pages for the menu, but overall, not a large quantity of items, though they do have a bit of everything. Still decently sized menu. The prices though, are pretty expensive. Certainly not a place you would just drop by for a quick bite that's cheap and affordable. Food quantity here is, so-so. Not too much, but portions are enough for 2-3 person if you get several dishes. Considering the price of each dish, I would have thought you'd get far more quantity than what they actually give you. The service here is okay. The food took awhile even though there was only one other table there when we were there. The food itself was, just mediocre, as much as I wanted to like this place since new Szechuan is always a welcomed sight, but not in this case. Out of all the dishes we had, only the chow fun perhaps was the only thing halfway decent, and that's not even a Schezuan dish. The potstickers was not good at all, and felt deep fried rather than pan fried. The Dan Dan noodles were not good Dan Dan noodles. Rather than the typical sauce style, this was more of a soup style. Fine, if it has to be this style, so be it, but the soup itself wasn't even good. Tasted like spicy, and nothing else of note was in there other than half effort to make it taste some something. The pork slices with cabbage were okay, but just really salty, and this dish is supposed to be salty, but it was overly salted, and I love salty food and even for me this was too much. All in all, a bit of a let down for what I had hoped to be a new Szechuan spot I could visit. In the end, it just didn't feel like it was worth it. Overpriced menu items, so-so quantity to compensate, and food that just didn't taste all that good to begin with. If you haven't had Szechuan before, this could be a good place to start, but it's certainly nowhere near where it needs to be in consideration of good Szechuan flavors. read more

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Spicy boiled fish fillets was just about average. There was at least 1/3 inch of chili oil floating above the broth which while tasted okay lacked definition. The dish seemed to be missing ma-ness (minimal peppercorns) as well. Swai in broth was tender and fresh-tasting. Salt and pepper chicken tasted crisp and delicious though small in portion. Service was friendly and prompt. Restaurant has an unmistakable old stench (part of the ac was not functioning that day). read more

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This one I have visited before when they first opened and decided to visit again. I would say this time I don't really have the same experience and can only give them two starts or maybe one. The main thing to me is that things are not as clean as I first visited. The dish quantity still there but I can tasted and see something out of the ordinary. Service is normal. Not sure if I would go back and visit again. read more

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The authentic Chinese food is super delicious! My wife loves this place we went two days in row and we will be back on Monday to try other delicious foods!! read more

Szechuan Garden - Szechuan Near Me - Concord, California

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Very nice people and food was awesome. We had: Pea sprouts - 5/5 (lots of garlic); General tsaio chicken - 5/5 (best i have ever eaten, fry was perfect); Ck fried rice - 5/5; Hot & spicy lamb - 4.5/5 lots of flavor; Beef stew clay pot - 4.5/5 big chucks of beefs and perfectly cook radish; Soup dumplings - 4/5. Very tasty but no soup. We will be back. Very yum read more

I was on my way somewhere else when I saw this place with a "soft opening" sign in front, so I decided to try it instead. Glossy decor, sort of ex-cocktail lounge. Fairly decent service. The menu offered a selection of standard Chinese-American dishes running to more exotic Chinese. I was by myself, and ordered one of my favorite dishes, cumin lamb. A decent-sized but not particularly large serving: I could easily have added an appetizer to my order. Didn't taste of cumin but was nicely seasoned anyway, moderately spicy. Best feature was the chewy and well-marbled lamb. I was happy with this food. read more

Best szechuan in Concord area. You'd need to go through the tunnel to Oakland or sf to get anything this good. And like. That's too far.

A delicious and much needed addition to the Concord area! I was eager to try this restaurant out and it did not disappoint. Everything we ordered was delicious. The honey walnut prawns were light and crispy (not heavily doused in mayonnaise like other restaurants) and the salt&pepper chicken was well flavored, crispy, and reminded me of delicious Taiwanese street food. The chili chicken had a nice warm spice too. Looking forward to coming back! read more

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While we were in the area house hunting, lunchtime rolled around, and we found ourselves starving. A quick search on Yelp led us to Szechuan Garden in Pleasant Hill, and we couldn't have been happier with our choice. The restaurant was beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean, making for a pleasant atmosphere. We ordered the beef pancakes, fried spicy chicken, and cucumber salad -- and everything was absolutely delicious. Just thinking about it now makes my mouth water! The flavors were bold and satisfying, and the portions were generous. Service was excellent as well. Our waiter was attentive, checking in on us often to see if we needed anything without being intrusive. We can't wait to return with our boys next time and share this amazing food with them! read more

Szechuan Garden - Bar area - Szechuan Near Me - Concord, California

I'm so happy to have discovered this new spot for authentic Sichuan cuisine! They served me a very generous portion of mapo tofu really hit the spot--best I've had in along time (tender tofu and the right spice mix) and not Americanized like most other Chinese restaurants these days. The inside is clean and feels high end. I'm excited to make this my new go-to spot for Chinese food and can't wait to come back and try more of their dishes! read more

Szechuan Garden - Best mapo tofu I've had in a long time and very generous portion! - Szechuan Near Me - Concord, California

Restaurant is spacious and clean. The food is absolutely delicious. The Mongolian beef was spicy, oniony, and hot; the veggie chow mein was delicious with fresh veggies! The service was quick! Can't wait to try more items! read more

Szechuan Garden - Veggie chow mein and Mongolian beef - Szechuan Near Me - Concord, California

My first time at a Szechuan restaurant & I was very impressed! We ordered the Beef Pancake, Beef Chow Fun, Spicy Wontons, Springs Rolls and Ma Po Tofu. The service was good not great however the food came out very quick! They packed our leftovers for us which was really nice! read more

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The food here is so delicious! I would definitely recommend this place! We ordered online for pick up and it was ready in 20 minutes. The portions are big and everything tasted fresh. It came out to be about $60+, but totally worth it in my opinion. We definitely had enough left overs for another meal. They seem to have revamped the interior from the last owners and they added more lights to the exterior. Would love to dine in next time! read more

Szechuan Garden - Chicken Chow Main, Shrimp Fried Rice, Broccoli Beef, and Ma Po Tofu - Szechuan Near Me - Concord, California

First time here. We decided to try this place as we were craving something different. The place is well decorated and clean, not very busy when we arrived so we got our food order right away. We had fried rice, black pepper beef, spicy beef soup and spicy wonton. Everything was good and tasty but the soup barely had any beef - it was mostly fatty and cartilage parts/tendon. The soup also made my lips and tongue numb and a different feeling. Overall good experience read more

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The interior is very spacious and decorative with a lot of old school meets new school vibe. My sister even found the items off a website that they use lol. There is a decent amount of parking next to the restaurant. Not sure where else to park if totally packed though. Waiter/Waitresses are very attentative and quick. If you have questions about the dish, do ask and they try to explain it you and you can somewhat adjust the level if spiciness if needed. What we ordered when we visited: Chili Wontons - Delicious. It is not as spicy as one would think but still good nonetheless Beef Pancakes - Also delicious but they seem to give more when dining in than to go. Orange Chicken Lunch Combo - comes with egg roll and rice. Chicken is Zesty, crunchy and satisfying. The sauce helps cool down the numbing Spicy Cumin Lab and Chili Fried Fish. Sweet & Sour Chicken Lunch Combo - comes with egg roll and rice. Chicken was crunchy and pairs well with the bell peppers. Prefer the Orange Chicken as the leftover Sweet and Sour sauce doesn't offset the numbing spices that well. House Special Fish Fillet with Green Peppers - very good and highly recommend ordering to share. There's fish, tofu and green mustards. Soup is very sour but refreshing. Cumin Lamb - holy shiet it is not only good but very numbing. It's like you can't stop eating it but you need to stop cause otherwise you can't feel your tongue/lip. The broth from the House Special seems to enhance the numbing effect of the chilies too! Must order a bowl of rice to eat with or bring the leftovers home and make rice. Chili Fried Fish - big chunks of fish fillets covering in chilis, spices and garlic crisps. Also highly recommend and a bowl of rice is also needed. Going to stick with the normal fried flounder next time. Mouth went numb from eating so many good spicy food. read more