My family and I stumbled upon this place for a late lunch. What a gem we found! This is a beautiful old-school style Chinese American restaurant, family owned and run. Service was perfect - attentive and all our needs/refills met but not overly hovering or checking in when not needed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior was clean, neat, and very well maintained with a lovely ambiance (complete with soothing music).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered the hunan beef, kung pao shrimp, and sesame chicken (couldn't get a picture before my brother started digging in ). All 3 were absolutely delicious and very filling! We eat a LOT of Chinese food and have pretty discerning taste buds for what we like in this cuisine, but across the board the food was savory, flavorful and delicious. Highly recommend! read more

Szechuan House - Hunan Beef 湖南牛肉 - Szechuan Near Me - San Diego, California

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So my family and I were soo impressed by this place that within the same month we came here twice. My family and I used to have a tradition that every New Years Eve we'd get Chinese food. Since we moved out here to California its been hard to find a place that matches the quality u til we stopped by here. From the moment we walked in we were greeted and told we could sit wherever we'd like. Our server was David and he was so kind and attentive. The food portion was enough to eat there and bring some home which was great. My dad was in love with the egg rolls because they were soo crunchy, he only wished they were bigger. The food was quick to come out and easy to leave us stuffed. My mom loved their tea and my dad tried the Tsingtao beer. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Honestly, one thing that left me surprised was that place isnt busier[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Okay, let's be clear, this is an old school, love it for what it is American Chinese Restaurant, but heavy on the Chinese and light on the American. Reenact your favorite scene this winter with some Christmas Duck at Szechuan House! This family run eatery is critically underrated, and in my humble opinion that's a function of the many of the clientele simply don't leave reviews, or if they do, it's because they're unhappy. What I hope I can do is highlight the positive of this fantastic, but very humble establishment. The dining room is large, like X-Large. If you are looking for a big venue, this can easily be booked and with the rotating table tops, you can get all your greats eats to everyone in style. The booths are large, spacious and massive table to spread out what you'll see is an enormous lunch special in the photos. Most items outside the lunch special are traditional family style, but even the lunch portion is so large that we usually eat about half and then take the rest home. Absolutely a great value. The food is always ridiculously hot, and the service by the family/staff fantastic. They're always attentive and helpful as your order from a menu that can breach American style Chinese to some pretty near authentic dishes. Once the family gets to know you, the spicier options open up like an Asian In-N-Out secret menu. If you like Salt-n-pepper wings, in my view, these are best in San Diego. Tons of flavor, heat, but be careful, they are beyond hot at arrival, which we love. Now....some things may surprise you....I've never been a fan of sweet and sour...well...anything. My mind was blown when I was talked in to trying the sweet and sour FISH. Holy smokes! It is now a family favorite, along with the moo shu pork aka Chinese burritos. I'm not sure what sauce they use, but it may be illegal. Treat yourself to a great lunch, family outing or company / group event. Parking is always easy, and we've never had to hunt for a spot. There's also some great options for some post lunch tea nearby! Don't be put off by the exterior, THIS IS a fantastic place to grab a BIG lunch! read more

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Locals know about this place and order mostly to go. My favorites are the orange chicken and hunan beef or hunan tofu. They changed owners several years back, but it has since improved. I hope they get more business and stay around. They're one of the original Chinese restaurants in Mira Mesa that's been around for years. read more

Absolutely incredible! This was the closest I've had to truly authentic Chinese food since being in China. The staff were extremely friendly, warm, and kind -- you feel welcomed the moment you walk in. We started with their fried bread and house sauce, which was so good it could be a meal on its own. For mains, we ordered the fried cheese wontons, orange chicken, shrimp fried rice, and Mongolian beef. Every single dish was beyond delicious -- perfectly seasoned, fresh, and cooked to perfection. Portions were generous too; it fed a party of four and we still left with leftovers. A total gem and an absolute MUST-VISIT. I'm already planning my next trip back! read more

A great family owned restaurant. I can see why it's been open for so long. Staff was very friendly and food came in quick and hot. Highly recommended! read more

I ordered on DoorDash The egg foo yung pictures were not accurate on the menu but thankfully I've had it before at other places to know what I was ordering I enjoyed how light it tasted compared to other places that use more oil and fry the food longer. The salt pepper chicken was also a surprise as I thought it would be chicken wings and it looked more like fried chicken..strips My food was done so quick and was still very hot when it arrived which was great. We did not receive any plastic ware or napkins which was a big inconvenience but overall was decent I would order again read more

No-nonsense Szechuan cuisine. Including one of my favorites, Mala Fish Fillet (also known as Boiled Fish in Hot Chili Oil, sometimes Fish Stew). Spicy hot, numbing and delightful. Curry Beef Dumplings a nice starter. Extensive menu, friendly service. read more

Szechuan House - Mala Fish Fillet and Curry Beef Dumplings - Szechuan Near Me - San Diego, California

Szechuan House has been around for a while for a reason. If you are craving Chinese food, this place hits the spot. We have ordered take out and dined in the restaurant and food is always delicious and flavorful. Service is good, sometimes seems they are in a hurry but always friendly. There is parking right in front of the restaurant which is helpful. The quantity of food they serve seems just right.. not too little and not too much. Last takeout, we ordered Shrimp Chop Suey, Chicken Lo Mein, and Mongolian Beef. I requested it to be low sodium but seems like they forgot so one might want to emphasize if ordering this option. read more

I came to get food here with my mom because I saw the reviews were great online. But when we came in Monday. We were the only people there eating Chinese food on a Monday afternoon. We were served pretty quickly but I'm Chinese myself and I would expect the Chinese food would be better but it wasn't as I excepted. The prices are a bit high as well and I wouldn't come back again. We got 3 places of food, the orange shrimp, and couple of ones, the food was even authentic Chinese food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside of the restaurant felt super dark and dirty too.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Szechuan House is my favorite Chinese restaurant in San Diego. We love the cream cheese wontons (fried to perfection!) and Hot and Sour Soup (it has just the perfect amount of spice and tang!) We usually share a few dishes and have plenty for leftovers. My favorite chicken entree is Garlic Szechuan Chicken. Delicious! The staff are always very attentive and kind. read more

I'm always looking for a good lunch special at a Chinese restaurant and this one did not disappoint. The Szechuan Garlic Chicken lunch special came with hot and sour soup, fried rice, salad, an eggroll, and a cream cheese wanton. Great value for a lot of food! The fact that they also had spicy mustard along with the sweet and sour sauce also was a huge bonus. read more

Szechuan House - Szechwan Garlic Chicken Lunch Special - Szechuan Near Me - San Diego, California

As a picky chinese gal, this is great authentic chinese food and amazing service. There's not a lot in San Diego so I'm glad we found this! Will be back!! read more

Ordered take out from here and called in the order. Food was great and the portions were large and worth the price. Employee who I got my order from was kind and efficient. Will be back! read more

Lunch specials 11-3pm for $13.95-$$15.95 includes egg drop soup, salad, egg roll and cream cheese wonton. No muss, no fuss. Food was delicious! Service was great as well. Water refills were good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Restaurant was not crowded which surprised me but many customers did order food to go.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Szechuan House - Honey Chicken. Large portion and delicious with a touch of spice. - Szechuan Near Me - San Diego, California

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Great food!! My whole family loves eating here!. Food are great and in large amount. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Restaurant ambiance has this relax setting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You can't go wrong if you eat here. Service is excellent. Highly recommended business!!! read more

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Szechuan House services American style Chinese food so if you are looking for an authentic Chinese food experience, this place ain't it. But for American style Chinese comfort food, it's not that bad. I feel the price was a bit expensive for the quality and portion size. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's always plenty of seating and the server will leave you alone once your food is served.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There's plenty of parking in the lot. read more

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My folks wanted to try this place because of the great lunch special. The waiter was very helpful in talking through what came with the specials and they were very accommodating with my mom who is not a fan of vegetables. Everything we ordered was very flavorful and the portions were very big. We ordered cashew chicken, the upside down noodles & the po po platter. (The cashew chicken was modified to have no veggies). [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside was clean and my mom loved the music they had playing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We are already planning this to be our new go to spot for our traditional New Year's Eve dinner but will for sure be back between now and then. read more

Yang chow fried rice, the crispy pork, sweet and sour fish fillet and double happiness. Always. And Always. Like once a week. Eaten at home and always finished. Yummy. read more

Great family run business! Hits the spot for sure! The only reason it doesn't get 5 star is the consistency from dining it to getting takeout. The sauce for one of our dishes was watery when it was thick during dine it. read more

Szechuan House - Sesame Beef Salt and Paper Chicken Wings - Szechuan Near Me - San Diego, California

Hands down the best Chinese food .. way better than golden chopsticks . This establishment been here for over 50 years! The salt and pepper chicken wings are fresh and perfectly fried. Hands down the best! The hot and sour soup is to die for and their broccoli beef is amazing. A must try! read more

GO HERE NOW! The food was sooo good! The beef was so tender and juicy, I'm actually obsessed. Everything had a genuine homemade feel, it was so comforting. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibes were great,[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] the service was spectacular, i felt like a welcomed friend. Can't wait to come back!! read more

Szechuan House - Pot Sticker Salt and Paper Chicken Wings Egg Flower Soup Crispy Cream Cheese Wonton Pork Fried Rice - Szechuan Near Me - San Diego, California

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Ive been living in Mira Mesa a little over 30 yrs and this place has been here just as long if not longer. I have to say I had a bad experience with them probably over 20 yrs ago and never returned until recently. No California Chinese place compares to the east coast for me, with that being said, I recently gave Szechuan House another try and I absolutely love their House Special Egg Foo Young! It's so frickin flavorful and taste authentic to me (but who am I). It comes with a large container of the sauce which is packed with shrimp, chicken, beef and veggies, served with 1 good size egg foo young patty. Its definitely enough for two people or left overs. I've ordered it 3x this month alone. It's gonna be my go to EFY from now on. I've also ordered some cream cheese wontons, egg rolls and the salt and pepper wings (the wings I would pass on those again) Obviously if an establishment has been around over 30 yrs then they are doing something right.. sure there's ups and down and always room for improvement but they are getting a solid 4 stars from me. read more

Szechuan House - 122. House Special Egg Foo Young - Szechuan Near Me - San Diego, California

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Terrible food. Terrible service. Don't waste your time. Came here twice. The staff is rude. If you order out they take forever and won't tell you when your food will be ready. Food is not worth the wait. Portion size is reasonable but low quality ingredients and below average taste. Save yourself a headache and don't come here. read more

I wish I looked up the reviews before coming. I ordered honey walnut shrimp and was very disappointed. It was lacking honey to say the least. It came with rice but they drenched it in soy sauce. The ginger salad dressing was a jelly substance and overall just unappetizing. read more

We have been in Mira Mesa for 10 years now and it's just tonight that we get to eat here, which is right across our place! The crispy noodles will be the dish we will always come back for. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service was just right and the place was very homey and authentic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We will surely come back here more often now. read more

Everything was delicious. We had the lunch specials (available in the weekend...bonus!!) Hubs had Hunan Beef, I ordered Kung Pao Chicken. Both very tender and flavorful. The soup, salad, wonton, fried rice and egg roll that accompanied the main dishes were all great Service was timely and friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very clean, nice decor, and music matched the cuisine which I love[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

authentic szechuan food, good portion, nice service/staff, [[HIGHLIGHT]]the resto is old though, but its clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], parking is tricky. read more

Old Chinese bistro that serves many of the classic Chinese-American dishes you can find anywhere. One unique thing I tried was the Mu Shu Pork for the lunch combo, which was basically two pork burritos Chinese-style. It was not bad and with the complimentary wonton strips, I was pretty filled up by the whole meal. read more

Szechuan House - Mu Shu Pork - Szechuan Near Me - San Diego, California

I ordered food from their website. After I pressed the check out button the screen popped out two different pieces and then disappeared so quickly. So I called them to make sure if they received my order. A lady answered the phone. I explained the situation that I had and she blamed on me and she said that I didn't know how to order from online. Also one of my order was seafood supreme hot pot. It has shrimp, scallops and vegetables on the menu but I didn't see any scallops at all when I took them home. So I think they cheated on customers. I strongly don't recommend to order food from there. read more

Food was wonderful and spicy. Service is 5/5 and [[HIGHLIGHT]]ambiance was okay.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall I will come back again. read more

I have been here so many times, and tried so many beef dishes. Beef with jalapeño, with broccoli, and so on. They were all very good, and able to be made gluten friendly. Wonderful service, Seating inside, nice restroom, and parking in lot right out front. read more

Szechuan House - A photo of me in my true form #Piggy - Szechuan Near Me - San Diego, California

My family has been coming here for over 30 years. This is our favorite Chinese food place in San Diego. Last time I ate here, I had the hot and sour soup and kung pow chicken. The soup was fantastic, i always put lemon in my soup but this was made to perfection and didn't need. No rice needed here for the main dish as i paired the kung pao with their home made chili sauce no filler. Chinese food is best eaten and finished when fresh. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The food was just like i remembered growing up, the decor nostalgic and the service was great as always.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you are in area and are looking for a gem of a place, do yourself a favor take a trip down memory lane and come to Szechuan house. Where u can support your local family business and get a home cooked meal. Thank you Yulan of Mulan. Thank you Szechuan house. We have been spoiled and we will definitely be back for more! read more

This was my first time, and I didn't disappoint. I asked The man what was his personal beef side dish and she recommended the Beef with vegetables and fried shrimp lo main noddles. It was bomb!!!! Coming back!! read more

Looking for cozy booths, a little mood lighting, and good food? Szechuan House is your place! The fried wontons they start you off with were a bit overcooked, but that didn't stop me from eating half a basket of them-- they were still great! The upside down crispy noodles were tasty! They were in a clear sauce which was quite delicious. They have a little parking lot available, which made coming here convenient. We came here on a Friday night around 6 PM, and we were just about the only ones in the restaurant. It seems like they get a good amount of to-go orders. Definitely want to come back to try some of the other noodle dishes! read more

So delicious. Service was friendly and prompt.We are looking forward to having another late lunch when we visit the area soon!

When I used to work on Mira Mesa we used to goto this place for lunches when we crave about Szechuan food. We tried their Kung Pao, Ginger Garlic chicken, Chicken Fried rice the food was always good. Please note that the lunch specials the food quantity is big. The food is really fresh!. Wonderful staff and hospitality. Everyone who used to join me liked this place. read more

Been going to Szechuan House for years!! No where I'd rather go! They answer the phone quickly, food comes fast, always delicious

The ma po tofu had no pork and had a weird flavor like a tinge of lemongrass; the spicy chicken was cut up little pieces, super dry, and breading was off; and the potstickers were wet on top and burnt on the bottom. I love Chinese food, but this place was disappointing. I've had better Chinese food inside a supermarket. read more

Fast, good and great service! My first time there. It was suggested by a friend and it didn't disappoint. read more