Szechwan Noodle

2025 years in business

Locally owned & operated

We got seated right away in a booth with a waiter that was patient and understanding where we had…read morefree complementary iced water with our original Chinese style food that was delicious.

First time Wasn't sure if I sat myself so I went to the…read morecounter and they sat me. The table had a bar code so I scanned it but she came up to me with water and a tablet to order off of. I was safe and ordered Kung Pao Chicken which was great but the table next to me seemed a lot more adventurous and had a lot of great looking food.

Pickled cabbage pork intestines

Szechuan style spicy fish

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Chongqing style spicy chicken

Little Szechuan

3.7(410 reviews)

3.7 mi

The food is fresh and made daily. Very tasty and the egg rolls abd crab puffs are to die for. The…read moreservice is excellent and the ambiance is very homey. Celebrated their 50th anniversary still the original family. Plenty of parking, Handycap access.

Food is reasonably priced, but mediocre. Facilities are aged, but thats not a big deal to me as I'm…read morethere for the food. Very few tables because you are supposed to reserve. Otherwise it's takeout. We went on Sunday at opening time, party of 6, first ones at the door for our reserved table. Lovely older woman handling the whole dining room. Another table came at the same time, there were probably 8 people incl kids. And another 2 gentlemen came in. It took over an hour before she took our orders. It took at least 30 min for our food to trickle out of the kitchen. It took another 30 minutes after we ate to get our bills paid. We were running out of things to talk about it took so long! The food wasn't great, there's hardly a vegetable in anything! we all ordered fried rice but it looked nothing like fried rice on our combo plates, not a single veggie or shred of egg in it. Those that had plain rice said it was better. We asked for chili crisp, she gave us a container of chili oil and a container with crushed red pepper, yet they had jars of chili crisp for sale. The server really was a gem, but the food and wait times were NOT. Nope, not for me.

Seating

Sriracha Chicken

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Kungfu Kitchen

4.0(521 reviews)

2.1 mi

I got Kungfu Kitchen for take out via DoorDash and they delivered exactly what I was craving! I was…read morelooking for authentic spicy Chinese food and this hit the spot. I ordered the spicy cabbage and crispy Szechuan chicken, both were so delicious & truly the amount of spice I was looking for. The portions were also pretty big, I had leftovers for the next couple days. I'll definitely be ordering from them again!

It's a good-sized restaurant, open, clean, and comfortable. Since it was our first time here, we…read morewanted to try a little bit of everything. We started with their Soup Dumplings. Okay, they might not look the prettiest, but they were very tasty and juicy. Then we ordered the Spicy Beef, Tripe & Tendon; They were flavorful, not too spicy, and had a slight sweetness that we could taste. We also ordered the Sour & Spicy Chicken Gizzard, which was perfect with rice. We also got the Salt and Pepper Fish Fillet, and that ended up being my favorite dish; Crispy, flavorful, and not overcooked at all. We also ordered the Hot and Sour Soup and the Beef Stew Noodle Soup. Both were delicious. We really enjoyed our meal, and this definitely feels like a legit spot. We'll be back to try more dishes next time.

Interior

Yangzhou fried rice

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Juicy pork soup dumplings, toothpick lamb and piggy ears

Spice Spirit Chinese Cuisine and Bar

4.2(216 reviews)

1.8 mi

Amazing, authentic Szechuan food near Phoenix! We placed an order for takeout here and everything…read morewas packaged and ready for us as soon as we got there. We got the Mala Stir Fry Pot Mix, Green Pepper and Eggplant with Century Egg, Dry Fried Green Beans, and the Hot & Crispy Chicken Bite. It really hit the spot and portions were really big. Get the Mala Stir Fry if you're looking for some of that Szechuan numbing heat!

Was craving for some Chongqing chicken and this place definitely hit the spot…read more The team members were friendly and warned me that it may take 45mins to an hour to get my order because he place was busy, and yes indeed it took that long to get one order of steam rice and Chongqing chicken when I got my order and took it back to my place. The chilies could have been cooked to make it crispy but it was chewy, definitely not for eating just for flavor. The spice level was a bit weak for me too so I found myself adding more spice. All in all I would go back if I'm in the area to try out new thins.

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Szechwan Garden

3.8(303 reviews)

5.4 mi

I'm not saying it's spicy, but my mouth just filed for divorce from the rest of my body…read more The food here isn't that spicy. I just wanted to say it is. Four of us came here recently to celebrate my mom's birthday. Salt & pepper calamari, beef chow fun, spicy shrimp hot pot, and some kind of pork kidney dish was ordered. I've been here once before but I forgot how good the salt & pepper calamari was. The beef chow fun was also amazing. They cook was gas and wok here so you know that "wok hei" is on point here. You can never make chow fun or fried rice with the same smoky flavor with electric. I will say that the peppercorns here aren't tongue numbing. I like this place though. I can't believe I forgot about them until now.

I am very sad to say that this restaurant has closed. We loved this place and will really miss it…read more I am attaching the notice from the door. It looks like it may be the some of the same people working here but with new management. I hope so as Tina and Mike provided great food and great service. The new restaurant opens on 2/1 and will feature hand made noodles. My experience with these types of restaurants has been pretty good and you can taste the difference that fresh hand made noodles provide. Wishing the new owners good luck as they open just before New Years.

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Chen's Noodle House

4.2(499 reviews)

2.3 mi

Dined here twice and the food really is that good! Chen and his staff are all wonderful and care…read morethat their guests have good food. The chili wontons are unbeatable!

Came here for lunch on a Friday to try out their dumplings. Parking is small and they share it with…read morea couple of businesses around. We were lucky and found parking. The place is small but can seat a lot of people. Service was great! We were greeted immediately and got a table quickly. Ordered the dumplings and they are delicious. We also ordered chicken skewers and its wings on a skewer. They were crispy and delicious. We ordered the Chongqing Spicy Noddle soup with egg noodle and it was really good. Very spicy!

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Szechwan Kitchen

4.1(129 reviews)

13.2 mi

Food was very good, hot and ready! Service was nice and fast. We went there for Sunday lunch and it…read morewasn't packed at all. We got the chicken mushu, chicken egg foo young, and the twice cooked pork; everything was delicious! Ambiance was very peaceful.

It's been 9 months since my last order, and I decided to give this restaurant another chance…read more Unfortunately, this experience confirmed why I stopped coming in the first place. I spent over $50 on food, and the quality was extremely disappointing. The General Tso's chicken was basically nothing but breaded chicken pieces -- no vegetables and barely any sauce. The Orange Chicken was also dry and lacked sauce, making both dishes bland and unappetizing. To make matters worse, each entrée is supposed to come with rice, yet only a very small portion was provided. At this point, it feels like this restaurant is cutting corners and poorly managed. I'm generally not someone who leaves negative reviews, but the lack of care, consistency, and food quality is impossible to ignore. This was my last time giving this establishment my hard-earned money. I'd rather spend it somewhere that values its customers and takes pride in the food they serve.

Dining room

D66. Vegetable Fried Rice

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Dining room 2

Original Cuisine

4.2(239 reviews)

1.6 mi

Heard about this place online and decided to stop in. Wow was it good…read more We went with the spicy crispy chicken and wasn't disappointed. This was really good. The flavor reminded me a little of salt and pepper calamari. We also got the twice cooked pork and the spicy dumplings. Everything had a nice heat that got my nose running and sweaty forehead. Can't wait to go back.

Had to get another round of Chongqing chicken and this place was definitely good! Chillies were…read morefried since some were crispier than others. Spice level was higher than the last time I got from another place so this one wins. The portion was also good! This place is a not located in a big plaza so u had to drive around to make sure that I was in the right place. There wasn't a lot of customers either so it was chill. Hole in a wall vibe but all in all I enjoyed it so will come back for sure!

Interior

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Chou's Kitchen

4.1(718 reviews)

5.4 mi

This was my family and I first time trying this place out because the restaurant we often go to was…read moreclosed. When we got there the place was small and fairly busy but we were able to be seated quicker than I thought. I was surprised how quickly the food came out as we did order 9 dishes in which all of them were tasty! The server was welcoming and provided proactive service. He was always around to refill our drinks and take any empty dishes off our table. I don't know if we were just all hungry but all the food was yummy! My favs were the stir fry eggplant and minced pork with garlic sauce + Salt and Pepper Fish Fillet. They had a lot on the menu that I have yet to try. Overall our family was satisfied with the dishes we tried and the service was great!

Look no father, you have FINALLY found the Chinese food you have been searching for…read more Let's start with the juicy pork soup dumplings. Bruh... you thought happy bao was good?? Nah. Try these and see what they should REALLY taste like. 10/10 Secondly, the orange chicken ACTUALLY tastes like real, fresh orange!! Not overly sweet and doughy like most places. The flavor is phenomenal. Only thing is, I wish they were a little crispier but I'm sure you could request that upon ordering. Fried rice and noodles are also delicious! First time I got the dumplings there, and second time had them delivered. Equally delicious- which I was worried about. Just so you know! :)

Entrance

Chives and tofu

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Danggg up close C14. Mapo Tofu with. I meat very spicy

Shaanxi Garden

3.9(316 reviews)

2.0 mi

After months and months of driving by I finally decided to stop by Shaanxi Garden. I was craving…read moresome beef and broccoli and that is exactly what I went for. I walked into the restaurant and the nicesr lady behind the counter greeted me and took my order. She said it would be about ten or so minutes for my order to be ready. So, I went next door to the store and then came back. That same lady and kind smile was there. I took my food and headed home. To my surprise when I got home and opened my food and it was not beef and broccoli. I immediately returned to the restaurant and the lady who helped me previously helped me again. She was super apologetic about what happened and it was so not a problem at all. They quickly fixed my food and when I got home...omg!! This was some of the best beef with broccoli I have had in a long time. The brown sauce is light with a hint of spice and not super salty. What really blew me away were the large and tender pieces of broccoli. The beef was super soft with a little chewiness to it. The meal was so good I had to stop myself not once, but three times from eating everything! I am so excited that this gem is just ten minutes from my home! This is a must when in this area!

Their ordering system is terrible If multiple phones scan…read morethe menu and add dishes, the system don't integrate all dishes into same "Cart" When one of the phones click "order", it'd order combined of all phones And the waiter won't come to confirm your order before placing it w the kitchen , which I have never seen That is how five of us ended with 20 dishes and a 250 dollar bill It's ridiculous The waiter is useless and lazy

Look at the size of that hand pulled noodle!

S3.Fragrant Stir-Fried Lamb

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Katy O.

Elite 24

3 years ago

This Szechwan gem in Phoenix is a true culinary revelation! The authenticity of its flavors surpasses any other I've encountered in the area. Our Lunar New Year celebration at this establishment was nothing short of magical. The host's kindness and joviality added a special touch, going the extra mile by broadcasting real-time Chinese festivities, immersing us in the joy of the occasion. The intimate atmosphere was filled with like-minded individuals who appreciated genuine Szechwan cuisine, turning our dining experience into a shared celebration. A heartfelt thank you for reigniting the true essence of Szechwan flavors and making our Lunar New Year an unforgettable culinary journey! read more

Ajay C.

Elite 19

396

792

7 years ago

Super tiny place right next to Rio Salado School. They got hardly ten tables in there. Ordered - Vegetable Chowmein : was served super hot and quick. Best Asian noodles I have eaten in AZ. Mouth watering and cooked to perfection. Not many options for vegetarians though, but there are decent ones you can pick off of. Really worth a try. read more

Jennifer H.

8 years ago

I just bought my friend over for dinner, this is also his first time, we ordered one soup and one entrée , the spice level is just on point, even for people who can't handle spice, everything is fully cooked and well done, this is definitely my new spot to go! read more

Alex C.

1 year ago

If you want spicy noodles this is the place you want to come and eat! Huge parking lots! Lots of variety of Szechwan style noodles and broth! Overall good food! read more

David G.

7 years ago

This is one of my favorite restaurants, the food is amazing and the service is great. Highly recommend it!

Chris C.

7 years ago

The lunch was delicious. Couldn't eat it all. Very reasonably priced. Would definitely come back.

Skyler A.

6 years ago

This place is great! Very inexpensive, fast, and huge portions. Would recommend this to everyone!

嘉文

8 years ago

The food is really good. We love it. Spicy and delicious!!! !!! Good read more

Sara P.

133

3 years ago

Super delicious! We really loved everything we ordered, giant portions, very authentic!

Michael L.

8 years ago

The instant spicy steampot is my favorite. Worth to try it!

Jim B.

7 years ago

Amazing!!! Fresh, authentic and delicious.

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