Szechuan Gourmet
About
Szechuan
Price Range : $11-30 ($$)
Location
Adress: 1735 E 36th St, Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone: (216) 881-9688
Work Hours
Business info
- list_altTakes ReservationsYes
- directions_carDeliveryNo
- move_to_inboxTake-outYes
- credit_cardAccepts Credit CardsYes
- thumb_upGood ForLunch, Dinner
- local_parkingParkingPrivate Lot
- directions_bikeBike ParkingYes
- accessibilityGood for KidsYes
- groupGood for GroupsYes
- insert_emoticonAmbienceCasual
- volume_upNoise LevelAverage
- local_barAlcoholBeer & Wine Only
- transit_enterexitOutdoor SeatingNo
- wifiWi-FiNo
- tvHas TVNo
- fastfoodCatersNo
Reviews
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Stacy J.
Food: 5/5
Ambience: meh
Service: 5/5
am utterly shocked (but very happy) to find good Chinese food in Cleveland. This place is next to the tink holl market in asian town. It's dark but surprisingly spacious inside and there always seem to be at least a few people whenever I go. Service is fast.
Recommend:
- stir fried lettuce ( yes it's lettuce but it's amazing)
- dry hot pot with lamb
- stir fried eggplant
- fish in hot pot
- spicy wonton
Meh:
- dan Dan noodles -
Agnes I.
This is probably the best Chinese food in Cleveland even though I have to visit some other Chinese restaurants in Cleveland. I've traveled to two different cities in China (in 2015) and the food here is authentic; however, I will say that the dishes I had here had too much oil.
FOOD OPTIONS -- The menu is big so you will have plenty of options to choose from. I visited last week Friday, 30 August 2019 with my friend Ami. We ordered a bunch of food to share (see attached photos).
APPETISERS: My friend and I started off with 2 different appetisers:
1) Scallion Pancakes ($3.95) - These are mini pancakes that come in a plate of about 6 total. These are a perfect, little snack. But, once you have 2, you're be tired of all the oil
2) Lamb Skewers ($6.95) - This was the least oily dish out of everything we ate. It was a bit dry but still tasted very good. If you like lamb then you'll love them at this restaurant.
MAIN COURSE
1) Szechuan Dried Pepper Chicken with Peanut ($13.95) - This was definitely my favourite dish of the night. It came with white rice.
2) Dan Dan Noodles with minced pork and minced ($6.95) - Very delicious but also too oily.
My only con is that the food here has alot of oil in it which at a certain point started to affect my stomach. So while the oil probably made the food taste better, I would prefer less oil. Nonetheless, I can't wait to return back to try some unique Chinese style vegetables.
I recommend ordering a few food items and then sharing them with a friend or friends. This will allow you to try several dishes at once and save money.
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- 126 total reviews in 2019
- 335 total overall Yelp reviews
- Reviewed on 5 September 2019 -
Ashley C.
I'm super surprised I managed to find good Chinese food at Cleveland of all places. The sad excuse of a Chinatown that Cleveland has is actually redeemable at least for the food. Szechuan Gourmet is actually what I'd call a hidden gem/hole in a wall business.
I had the beef noodle soup, sauteed water spinach, and sour plum pork. All of the above items were simply delectable. An extra shout out to them for having sour plum pork because that's rarely ordered even at Chinese restaurants.
The beef noodle soup had a generous amount of noodles, broth, and meat. It wasn't too salty nor spicy, but I imagine that I ordered it with light spiciness. Everything is nice and greasy - perfect for the bitterly cold Winters that have encroached Cleveland as of recent.
Parking is no problem and I Szechuan Gourmet is never busy over weekday nights. Weekday nights are mostly comprised of Chinese people from the mainland, and Western workers that must definitely have great taste if they're going to Szechuan Gourmet.
Oh another thing that's a big deal for me: Right when I walked in, the workers and the owner immediately spoke Mandarin to me. I'm so proud of that because most Chinese people instantly assume that I'm too Americanized to be fluent in Mandarin. About time my bilingual skills are recognized! -
Amelia R.
One of my favorite places in CLE to go for Chinese food! They have a great lunch special - you pick your entree and get rice as well as an option of soup or crab rangoons. I like it here because everything seems homemade. I can tell the dumpling skin and noodles are fresh, as they still have a bite to them. The chicken dishes are always my go to - probably not the most authentic but I love them! I normally always get sesame chicken, but here I don't because it is made with dark meat. It's a personal preference that I dont't like, but my friends have gotten it before and loved it! I have tried the noodle dishes also, they are great and have big portion sizes! I have never left Szechuan Gourmet hungry.
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Wellness A.
Very good Chinese food! They have so much variety! I did lamb and rabbit but was dying for the duck and even wanted to dry frog! Maybe next time. Service was fast and very attentive. They gave recommendations about popularity of dishes and I kinda wish they could have been more descriptive about flavor but I guess I'll have to just try more dishes! But flavor was very good! It was comfortable seating in a dark quaint open room. Comparatively to other Chinese food I've been to around the country - this place was outstanding!!!!