Our first dining out in Shadyside! This place is big inside with two dining areas full of tables and 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. read more

Szechuan Spice - General Tso's Chicken with Fried Rice - Szechuan Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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We came to Szechuan Spice for the OCA LNY banquet and the food was incredible. Everything was really 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!! read more

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I got the wonton soup (4/5) and fried sautéed frog (4.5/5). Both were good. The frog was really good; there was a lot of meat on the bones, way more than I've gotten at other places. It also came with a lot of rice, and the vegetables were good. It was a lot of food and a good value! The service was good (4/5)! They did an excellent job of keeping our waters filled and got the check pretty quickly. However, I ordered the frog with picked turnip, but I think I got the fried frog instead. I could have been a bit clearer ordering though, so that is on me a little. The interior of the restaurant is good, nothing out of the ordinary (3/5). Overall, it is a solid choice! I am excited to try more options from their big menu and will likely take advantage of takeout! read more

Szechuan Spice - Fried Sautéed Frog - Szechuan Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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This place was delicious and I really liked hanging out with my mom. We got to real talking today and ate some delicious food that we took home so I could eat at school for the week. I really like days like this. read more

Szechuan Spice - Szechuan Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The most slept on Chinese spot in the city. BY FAR Went on a weekday night and there was only one other table in the entire restaurant so we were looked after by the staff well. You can tell this is mainly a takeout spot. I would recommend sitting there so you can get it all fresh The Szechuan dumplings were immaculate. The Szechuan oil they were bathed has a good ass spice to it without losing its flavor which many people can't seem to ever nail. Well they nailed it here The beef (apologies can't remember the exact dish) had the same Szechuan style of spice to taste but the beef itself was a little too salty Def hit this place up, you won't be disappointed read more

Szechuan Spice - A13. Szechuan Dumplings - Szechuan Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Best authentic Sichuan cuisine in Pittsburgh. Very flavorful and portion size is great. The inside is way larger than I would have thought from the outside, so I had never wandered inside until now. The waiter got our orders in quite quickly and filled our drinks throughout the meal. Give it a try! read more

I've done takeout and delivery and both services were excellent. The food is also excellent by the way!

I stopped here for lunch with a group of coworkers. We decided to dine in and were seated right away since most of the tables were empty. The atmosphere is relaxed with distinctly Asian decor and white table cloths. Despite the formal decor, this is definitely a casual spot. The menu was a mix of traditional authentic Chinese, American Chinese, and other Asian dishes like pad thai. I ordered the beef and mixed vegetables with fried rice. It was tasty and met my expectation for this dish based upon experiences at other Chinese restaurants. Next time, I would like to try some of the other more authentic Chinese dishes, which seem to be more their specialty. Service was fast and our waiter was friendly. If you're looking for Chinese food in the Shadyside area, this is a great place to stop by and try. read more

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Very well situated between two nicer neighborhoods, I'd have expected more customers on a Thursday night. I was greeted by an older white gentleman to a fairly large establishment, most of the neighborhood could dine here if they desired. I ordered a tofu dish that was "authentic Szechuan" but wasn't. It came out nearly immediately and was warm and delicious, the waiter brought be chili oil at my request. This part of Pittsburgh needs to show up here and turn out! They might be hiding a secret! read more

The eggplant in garlic sauce is delicious. The shrimp rice roll was ok as I was hoping the noodle was made fresh. No frills place, quick service and long menu. read more

Szechuan Spice - Mapo Tofu L22. Eggplant with Garlic Sauce Lunch Specialeggplant - Szechuan Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

A hidden gem that deserves a gold star for executing on authentic Sichuan dishes, including beef noodle soup, mapo tofu, and dandan noodles. Service has always been respectful and prompt, and one can often find tables filled with Chinese families and students alike. read more

I tried this spot to go. A customer was leaving and I asked her what was good. She said the walnut chicken. I should have listened to her. I loved the shrimp and vegetables. The General Tso's chicken was fried way too hard. If I was close and had not gotten home I would have returned it. The beef and broccoli was good and the meat was tender. Next time I must try the walnut chicken or shrimp. read more

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Love this hidden gem! All the food I tried while visiting Pittsburgh on a work trip was delicious! 10/10 would definitely recommend!

Ordered on UberEats and the service was quick and accurate. The dinners were all very large portions The walnut chicken was different than anything else I've tried. It was a blend of sweet and savory and had chunks of pineapple and toasted walnuts in it. The combination of flavors was really good and I'd order again Spring rolls and egg rolls were good. Szechuan dumplings were spicy but super flavorful and different. Would order again Orange chicken was really good. Eggplant in garlic sauce was super good. It was almost vinegar-y, but savory. Really good The prices are a bit higher than other places but it's worth it. You can taste the difference in quality. read more

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I ordered online from Szechuan Spice and tipped only to find that the place was closed during hours when they were supposedly open. I was charged for my purchase and will never be ordering from here again. It's a scam read more

Unassuming place, but some of the best Szechuan food I've had in a while. I ordered the chicken feet with black bean sauce as an appetizer and Peking duck (half) for an entree. Both delicious. The black bean sauce had great acidity, and the Peking duck was a great mix of fatty and juicy. It's very spacious inside with some nice decorations, and all the staff were kind. I can't wait to return and try some other entrees. read more

Szechuan Spice - Peking Duck - Szechuan Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Sooo yummy so yummy!!!! Def recommend! Their dim sum was good!! Service was quick! Dumplings were warm not hot but still very good!

I stopped by here a couple of Saturday evenings ago with my wife for takeout. Szechuan Spice is located on Center Avenue in the Shadyside/Friendship area. Since I love authentic Szechuan food I was absolutely pumped to try this place. We decided to place our order by phone and a polite gentlemen answered and quickly took our order. He told us that our food would be ready in 20 minutes. Whenever I got to the restaurant 25 minutes later my food was indeed ready. The inside of this place was massive but it looks like during Covid that they are only doing takeout. While inside I did see a poster advertising their push cart dim sum on weekends which was presumably from before the pandemic, but it's definitely something I am interested in. In any case, I ended up getting checked out by the same gentleman that I talked to on the phone and it was quick and easy. Whenever we made it back to our house my wife and I opened our food. For dinner on this evening I decided to go with the Dan Dan noodles as well as the three pepper chicken while my wife went with a lo mein and we split an order of pork and cabbage dumplings. I started off with the Dan Dan noodles and thought that they were good. You could definitely taste the nuttiness in it and I also enjoyed the ground pork. However I wish there had been some more mala to it. After finishing with that I proceeded to eat my entree. It was a good dish as the chicken was cooked nicely and it definitely had a ton of heat to it from the long hot peppers and dried peppers. What I didn't get was any ma which I thought was supposed to come from pepper 3, the Sichuan peppercorn. So that was a little bit disappointing for me. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. While I thought that my dishes could have used some more numbing, I did still enjoy them and I am happy patronize another place with authentic Sichuan dishes. read more

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I went here last week. Food wasn't bad but then we saw mice running around in the dining area and immediately felt uncomfortable eating there so we got our food to go and left, but we didn't eat it and threw it out. Giving two stars instead of one because the rest of the experience was good. read more

I'm quite surprised by this place, since their food was very good. Some have noted that the prices are a bit high, but they are not outrageous. They are definitely worth the quality, and this is the spot to head to if you want high quality food in decent portions, not cheap American-Chinese. Today, I tried the pork dumplings with sauce, scallion pancake, and tapioca pudding. I've been on a recent dumpling-kick, so I can say Szechuan Spice's are pretty good. The shell is not too thick (New Dumpling House has much thicker shells) and the meat is quite flavorful. I would have wanted the meat to be cooked for a little longer though. Portion wise, this was decent. Prices are a tad higher. This is my first time trying a scallion pancake. There isn't a strong scallion taste to it, which I think I prefer. The texture and flavor is similar to Indian paratha, if you have ever tried that. I enjoyed this pancake and thought again, the portion was decent. Their side sauce is amazing! Seriously delicious, and it went with both the dumplings and the scallion pancake. I would dunk almost any appetizer in this. It's perfectly balanced, a little bit on the sweeter side. They also give you complimentary fortune cookies like most places. One of them was a little stale, so they weren't too good. Their tapioca pudding was also new to me. The tapioca pearls certainly give you a unique texture. The milk (I assume it's milk) is tasty and creamy. You'll find pieces of what seems to be taro in here, too. Not a huge fan of that, since it's a strange texture and flavor. This is not a very sweet dessert, but it seems authentic. All in all, if you're looking for Chinese food that's not too expensive but still tasty and authentic, this could be your spot. Portions are pretty decent and they have numerous unique dishes. Love their dumpling sauce! read more

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I just had the BEST Szechuan veggies & rice I have ever had! Just discovered this place and I will be a "regular!" The food was ready in 10 minutes. It was hot and oh so delicious! Such a variety of veggies. The sauce was a perfect blend of spices! The rice...OMG...soft and fluffy yet perfectly sticky! Reasonably priced. I would give 10/10 stars if I could! read more

Came for Dim Sum on a Sunday afternoon only to find out that they haven't had it available for two years. They really need to take down the sign out front advertising it. The food was good, but not what we were hoping for. Server was attentive and offered suggestions for other places in nearby cities that do offer Dim Sum. read more

Delicious authentic Chinese food. Really good service and clean surroundings. I would highly recommend trying their food .

I ordered a pick up of hot & sour soup and fried dumplings. The total came to about $16.50. I had to put in a tip amount to complete the order. In this case, it was zero as I picked it up. I paid at the restaurant via credit card and another request for a tip. Zero. I'm glad I did. Instead of hot & sour soup, they gave me a very weak soup with two tiny won tons. The fried dumplings were quite small. read more

Amazing food. Giant very authentic menu. I love the mapo tofu, hand cabbage, Chengdu kung pao chicken and cumin beef. Easily the best Chinese restaurant in Pittsburgh. read more

This place is so good. I don't even live in Pittsburgh anymore but I do try to order from here whenever I come back to visit. I usually get take out so can't talk about the dine in ambiance experience. Service at pickup has always been friendly and efficient. Most recently I got three of my favorites for dinner. The Chongqing Diced Chicken, pieces of crispy crunchy fried chicken pieces with hot numbing peppers. Great balance of spicy, savory, and salty. The breading stays crunchy even when reheating the leftovers. I also got the mapo tofu, soft and silky tofu with lots of minced pork in a spicy sauce. No other place compares. The eggplant in garlic sauce is also delicious. Mouth watering and the eggplant is cooked perfectly. The portions at this place are also huge! I usually have leftovers for two or three meals after. read more

I was having a rough day and what's better when you're having a bad day than not having to make dinner?? Nothing...well maybe having a good day! Anyway I ordered crab rangoon and pad thai with chicken and shrimp. The delivery said 50-70 minutes but the food arrived well before that, which was awesome! The crab rangoon is in my favorite shape (the squares instead of the crowns) and it's pretty good. The pad thai has a different flavor/sauce from what I'm used to but it's not bad. The portion is huge so I'll definitely have leftovers. The chicken and shrimp is cooked well! Looking forward to ordering from them again hopefully without needing to have a bad day lol Price: 4/5 Taste: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Ambience: n/a -- takeout read more

Szechuan Spice - Pad Thai, Crab Rangoon (6) - Szechuan Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This is by far our favorite Chinese Szechuan restaurant. The food is always delicious and the portions are huge. Favorite dishes are the mapo tofu, mao's pork belly, black pepper shrimp and general Tso's chicken, just to name a few! read more

Love this place. We keep coming back. Food is a tad on the more expensive side of Chinese restaurants, but they have an authenticity that is just lacking in the most common Chinese take-out places. Some dishes that we highly recommend: - shredded beef with hot pepper - double sauteed pork - Singapore mein fun. - beef with bamboo (forgot the actual name of dish) - beef trip and tongue in chili oil Honestly, don't know if I ever ran into a dish I didn't like from here. We kept coming back to this place when we first came to Pittsburgh (like a month ago) and always have to stop ourselves so we can try other places haha. The other thing about this place is that they have lunch specials for about $10. Would highly recommend it. Order from the Szechuan side. They carry a flavor of home for us. read more

** Authentic Chinese food with sushi deals on Wednesdays. Very spacious and not very crowded so it's a good place to hangout with larger groups and have conversations. I discovered this place from my girlfriend, who saw several ads and also frequently shops at Geagle and Aldi nearby. Needless to say we've been here several times and it's been solid every time. They have half off sushi on Wednesday, which I think tastes decently fresh (the unagi) Typically we ordered the broiled fish as well as the pea shoots. Both are tasty and authentic - however the broiled fish sometimes has a bit too much mala numbing spice, making our lips very tingly and sometimes just a bit overwhelming, so we ask for less spice. The veggies are also a bit on the oilier side. It's never been crowded and the place is very spacious, which I like since I never feel packed or disturbed by a lot of noise. Definitely give this place a shot if you are in the area! read more

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By far one of the best Szechuan restaurants I have encountered! Yes they have an Americanized menu too, but expand your horizons and enjoy their very traditional and expansive menu!!! We ordered several items, all of which were wonderful. Not a single dish left the table with food on it! Even better the gentleman serving us was super friendly, attentive and had great conversations with us throughout our meal. A truly enjoyable evening while in town for the game so, so worth the 15 minute drive to Shadyside! P.S. sorry no pics, food was to good to even think of stopping long enough to take pictures! read more

Walk by here almost daily for the last few years and glad to see they're open again. Don't know anything about prior or current ownership. But I do know the food is delicious and the portions are huuuuuuge!!! Prices on par with other restaurants of its caliber. Comfortable decor with a sushi bar. Love the ambience. Have enough leftovers for two days and I'm not complaining! read more

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Has been my go-to Szechuan restaurant in Pittsburgh for at least 3 years. Food: 5/5, at least as good as Sichuan Gourmet or Chengdu Service: 5/5, always been professional, no issues Atmosphere: 5/5, spacious, bright, plenty of seating Price: 5/5, same or slightly cheaper than the others read more

Great food and service, it will not disappoint. The portions are big to share with everyone at the table.

Singapore Noodles is the way to go. Fried and steamef dumplings are prob the best I've ever had read more

Szechuan spice is the pinnacle of Chinese food in Oakland. After feeling unsatisfied with various locations in the area I spread my wings and tried something further into north Oakland; I was kissed on the forehead by a bagged, perforated container housing sesame chicken. I theorize Szechuan spice does this to keep the chicken from over cooking while producing its steam after being freshly fried. As overcooked chicken breast tends to get tough, stringy, and tight, Szechuan Spice fixes the problem through this solution. Not only does this problem result in quality food, but it's design allows the food to endure a difficult journey. Delivery. Wrapped in a plastic bag to ensure zero spillage, and perforated for the chickens temperature preference the meal is delivered and packs as much of a punch if you were to eat it in the restaurant. I got the white rice with my meal. It's a longer grain rice that was cooked nicely today. In the past I've gotten some clumpy boys but that tends to happen with that kind of rice so no biggie. The staff is super helpful and friendly, the food is delicious and having a reliable internal delivery service makes Szechuan Spice the place to order for Chinese delivery. read more

I came here in-person a couple of weeks ago and loved the chongqing diced chicken so much that I ordered it in as comfort food today. I was curious to see whether or not the appeal of the crispy, greasy, deliciously spicy chicken would be lost after a 20 minute car ride, and I'm happy to say that it held up extremely well. The chicken is VERY spicy (at least to someone such as myself who has a very moderate ability to handle spice) but it's so genuinely flavorful and delicious that even when my mouth is on fire I can't stop eating. If you enjoy spicy food then this chicken is a MUST have - this place has become my favorite Chinese food restaurant in Pittsburgh. Other dishes that I love are the black pepper chicken (not spicy but very flavorful and covered in a deliciously sweet and tangy sauce), the sautéed shredded potato is cooling and delicious after a bite of spicy food, the fried dumplings were pretty good, and in my opinion the star of the in-house meal was the whole cooked fish. The sauce was delicious and almost resembled a very light curry, the fish was tender, and for a large group it lasted a good amount of time. I was in with a group of 8 people and we were sat at a round table with a lazy Susan to spin all of the meals around so we could all try something different. In my opinion this was the best way to try everything - I highly recommend it! If you enjoy authentic Chinese food and a laid-back atmosphere then you will LOVE Szechuan Spice. read more

One of my Chinese go-tos. For me as a student, it is easily accessible by 71C/71A/82 and near Aldi, Giant Eagle, and Whole Foods farther down the street too. LUNCH SPECIAL ($7-$8): I have had the Shredded beef with hot pepper here, and thought it was kind of salty then I proceeded to pass out for 3 hours possibly from MSG?? Diced chicken Chengdu style is very good and has good spice, but the chicken pieces are a bit small. SUSHI LUNCH SPECIAL ($9-$12): 2 rolls for $9 with your choice of house salad or miso soup. Or a sashimi special! We always like to at least get the unagi maki :). BROILED FISH (~$19): Every Szechuan place I go to, I have to try this. Me and the boyfriend have tried their spicy broiled fish here several times, and they have made it with different veggies sometimes. I think it's best when served in the flat glass dish. PEA SHOOTS (~$10): Sometimes too oily, but always given a lot for your dollar. A lot of people seem to get delivery or take out, but I would try giving them a visit for dine-in! It is very spacious in here and they recently got some cozy black booths instead of regular tables. I highly recommend Szechuan Spice if you're trying to find a Chinese restaurant for a big party too! read more

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Don't be fooled by the unassuming appearance or location: this is probably the best Sichuan restaurant in the city. Their Chongqing diced chicken 辣子鸡 beats that of its Squirrel Hill competitors by a considerable margin (and IMO might very well be the best chicken dish of any cuisine in Pittsburgh, with a truly three-dimensional combination of flavors and textures). And their other dishes are excellent too--I brought my food-critical Chinese mother here, and even she was pleased with the five or six dishes we ordered. I can't speak to the American menu, but if you want flavorful, authentic Sichuanese food, Szechuan Spice is a true gem. read more

4/5 for food, if I were including delivery it would be 3/5. Ordered delivery and when the guy got here, he called, I told him to come around to the side of the house because that's where my entrance is. He just said "I'm here" hung up and delivered the food to my neighbors instead. Luckily I have honest neighbors. Got the 2 sushi roll lunch special. Shrimp tempura roll was 5/5. Insanely good. The cucumber and tobiko gave it a nice extra crunch and the avocado and crab were good additions. Sweet potato roll 2/5: I love sweet potato tempura rolls. But the tempura was completely soggy, the sweet potato was hard/not cooked or ripe, and the rice was dried out. Mapo tofu 3.5/5: This is kind of my fault because I didn't realize it came with soft tofu, but I thought the tofu made it really difficult to eat and was too slimy. The sauce was yummy but I would not order this again. Honestly it only got 4/5 because the shrimp tempura roll was so good and it was a really good amount of food for the price. I would definitely try the sushi lunch special again but get another roll instead of sweet potato. read more

Szechuan Spice - Front: Shrimp tempura roll Back: sweet potato roll - Szechuan Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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