Szechuan Empire

"First and last time. For $45 I would expect better. My fiance ordered shrimp fried rice and sweet and sour chicken. Once all the pineapple and veggies were moved it wasn't much chicken. Especially not enough for the large container of sauce. The fried rice was good. I ordered Chicken pad Thai with extra nuts and lemon/lime. If I wasn't hungry I might not have eaten it. The noodles where broken and it was runny. I thought I ordered chicken but I guess the scraps that I was able to see was supposed to not give false advertising. We won't be back."

"Why oh why do the staff seem so angry? Cmon people you chose to be in the hospitality industry (hospitality is defined as: the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers”), we are but simple customers who chose to come to you, so why act like we are an inconvenience or like somebody who just left the seat up at the most inopportune moment. Historically I have been coming here for 15+ years, I haven’t been in the last 3, but everything that made this 5 stars across the board drop dramatically, seemed to start during the pandemic. So this visit felt very awkward, the staff seemed really unhappy to be there, which reflected and shadowed the entire visit. They literally tossed the menus on the table, and did a same sort of motion with the plates of food but a little softer. Next up, the traditional part of getting the small cup of soup was no more, if you want a bowl it’s 2.50. It’s odd because most take out places sell a pint for around that price and a qt for $2 more, seems a little rip-offy. I noticed they had a lunch menu but the post pandemic lunch prices are about 40% higher and the portions easily seen as smaller. I’m okay with less but either charge more and give the same or charge the same and give less, not both! Last up was quality, I had something I have had at least 20 times the stir fry almond chicken, this is something that I have never had anywhere else and it’s locked in my memory as amazing, sadly this was not the same by a long shot. I am certain this was not made to order, I’m guessing a big batch was made earlier and reheated since it was fairly mushy and the fact it was served in about 5 minutes after ordering. Lastly and this is just an observation, the room that seems to be a banquet room is now a storage area for stuff like construction materials, furniture and other junk, it’s very visible and very messy looking, it might be a good idea to put a divider up so guests do not see it. I’m afraid if they don’t do a bit of self reflection and work on the hospitality end of things, this place will be nothing but a distant memory of a once excellent restaurant."

"I love there spring rolls and egg drop soup. Many years ago,when I was In high school 50+ we used to go eat there a lot. I don't know if it's the same family or not. So far what I have had was very good."

"I was hired to photograph just a few of this restaurant dishes. I learned they have been operating for over 30+ years as a family business. Mrs. Lin who is an owner has told me that she remembers serving children who are now parents and she is NOW serving their children. Talk about full circle. Their food is authentic and delicious. I had tasted the happy family reunion and the walnut shrimp. SO GOOD!!! The general tso chicken at most chinese restaurants is deep fried. Not here. It is not deep fried and it is so good and just enough spice. Such a delight. This place is busy with carry outs during the pandemic and I see why. It is because they are truly authentic and care about what comes out of the kitchen. I highly recommend this place. Also check out their Coomer location too. 14 and Haggerty."