Sichuan Gourmet Burlington

Sichuan restaurant · Burlington

Sichuan Gourmet Burlington

Sichuan restaurant · Burlington

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91 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, MA 01803

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Sichuan specialties, mala heat, handpulled noodles, crispy eggplant  

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Boston-Area Food Writers Share Their Restaurant Standbys for 2021 - Eater Boston

"Sichuan Gourmet Burlington is recognized for bringing the wicked mala heat." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal

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Alice Lee

Google
Very good option for spicy Chinese food. They do have Chinese American items for those who want that but I came for Sichuan dishes and they were good and tasty. There is a lunch specials menu but we supplemented with a couple of entrees and happy we did. Service is very good and price is reasonable. Would come again.

Enakshi Chanda

Google
Sad but pretty disappointing food. There was no taste in the food. The dishes when they arrived looked good but when you eat it you realize it so bland. The spring rolls batter didn’t taste very fresh. The Ma Po Tofu was so disappointing. It’s my favorite thing and they ruined it. The vegetable fried rice was another disappointment. My husband said the Dan Dan noodle was the only one which was average. The chicken with cabbage was stinking. The service is fast and it’s a busy place. They don’t have reservations and you might have to wait for a while during weekends to get a table.

Laura Borgia

Google
This restaurant consistently has delicious food. We had chicken with cabbage- such great umami flavor. Love the hot noodles. Great service and very clean. Highly recommend

Zhiyun Gao

Google
We went for dinner and ordered the double fried pork, whole fish in sour soup, Chicken fried rice, and bamboo shoots. I did not expect the bamboo shoots to be cold, but it was delicious. The double fried pork was extremely good and when paired with rice, it was so good 👍. The double fried pork is spicy so you should have rice ready. The whole fish in sour soup is originally spicy but you can get it without spice. One complaint is that the fried rice was the last to come! How do you expect to eat spicy foods with no rice? The atmosphere was great and the service was fine.

Eason Cai

Google
Great authentic Chinese restaurant. Awesome food that was served super fast. The crispy eggplant and pepper with pork chitterlings were amazing. The kidney was great, but if you ate too much it started to get disgusting. The boiled blood curd didn’t have blood. That was a big disappointment. Even though the food wasn’t bad, it wasn’t a “boiled blood curd”, it was more like a “spicy everything pot.” Even though it wasn’t what we wanted, it still wasn’t bad. Overall, great real Chinese food.

Ankita Aparajita

Google
Food was Amazing, the flavors were perfect blast in mouth! We enjoyed every bite of it , every dish was so flavorful! One minus for service coz they forgot one item on order and we had to wait + insisted that they would pack everything together only after we were done(although there was no space on table)

Tammy

Google
Tried the lunch special- family style tofu (vegetarian) and Sichuan double-cooked bacon. Both dishes were incredibly flavorful, with perfectly seasoned sauces. The lunch specials came with white rice and also included a choice of soup—egg drop or hot and sour—and both were excellent! Portions were generous, and I’d definitely visit again~

Michelle Sellars

Google
Fabulous authentic Sichuan cuisine! Haven’t had better outside NYC. The handpulled noodles were our favorite dish, but the cold chicken with green Sichuan peppercorn was also wonderful. We’ll definitely be coming back.
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Hallie L.

Yelp
Authentic Chinese food with some dishes that I haven't seen at other Chinese restaurants. My mom recommended the lamb soup which was good and had soo much lamb. I do wish they added more tofu in it though. The green beans and beef slices in chili oil were decent, nothing exceptional. I enjoyed the spicy fish. The dishes all had a good amount of meat, especially for the price. The service however, was amazing!! Everyone was super attentive and we had our glasses of water filled multiple times throughout the meal (something that most restaurants need help on). We came for Father's Day and they also were very impressive at handling the crowds.
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David K.

Yelp
I love this place for their lunch specials. They're a good deal, coming with an entree, choice of white or fried rice, tea, choice of hot&sour or egg drop soup, Chinese-style kimchee, and some also include a choice of crab rangoons or spring roll. A good deal for around $14-16 and with all the sides I almost always manage to save enough of the entree and rice for a second meal. Everything I've tried has been good to very good. My favorites are the "Twice Cooked Bacon", better known as pork belly. It's very hot and spicy, with the heat coming from generous amounts of dried red chilies and fresh green chilies. It also includes fried scallions, sweet green peppers, and a touch of five spice. The General Gau's Chicken is another hit but rather unusual, with the chicken in a meatball-like form and an unusual but intriguing flavor. My only complaint is it tends to be skimpy on the sauce. Some other lunch specials, while good, aren't as memorable. These include the Beef With Broccoli and the Kung Bao Chicken. But these lower-priced lunch items also come with the crab rangoons or spring roll so there's a positive side. The crab rangoons are interesting, sweeter than most, good wrappers, but don't have much crab flavor. These weren't served with mustard or sweet sauce but they were provided when I asked. Spring rolls are very good, crispy and with a filling that's a lot more than just cabbage. The frying oil tastes fresh. Unlike most Hot&Sour soups this one lives up to its name. Very peppery and a good balance of sour, with an ample amount of vegetables and tofu. I've only been for lunch so I haven't tried many of the regular menu items. The only time I did was on a holiday when they weren't doing lunch specials. I discovered that the portion size of these items was also generous. The crab rangoons quantity was 10, not the usual 8. The Smoky Hot Chicken With Cayenne (very spicy!) was also generous, easily enough for 2 to share, and the white rice, an additional charge, was also large. The menu is extensive and intriguing, with many Szechuan-style items not often found at other Chinese restaurants around here. Including some with rather alarming names like "Beef Tendon With Spicy Wonder Sauce", "Dry Intestine With Chili", etc. Maybe I won't try these but there are many that I want to. Since I normally dine here solo during a lunch break I haven't yet had the opportunity sadly.
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Christie L.

Yelp
Great option for Chinese food if you are in the area! The menu has many options. The environment was modern and clean so it was very nice and inviting. The food was good quality. We ordered kung pao chicken, fish fillet with sour cabbage soup, Spicy Handmade Noodle w. Pig Intestine, fried eggplant, and Xiang La Dry Fish Filet. All were really good! Kung pao chicken was good with a good ratio of chicken to other ingredients. I didn't care for the fish fillet with sour cabbage.. it was a bit too sour for me, but I think that is just personal preference. I've never had this dish before. The handpulled noodles were really good with large chunks of pig intestine. Xiang la dry fish was lightly fried and nicely seasoned with spice. Fried eggplant was okay.. it reminded me of fried plantains. The eggplant was sliced very thin and tasted sweet from the fried outside.

Dannie W.

Yelp
Came back here again. The 夫妻肺片is still good. The 肉丝茄子 has a lot of meat. More meat than eggplant. Taste is good. The 水煮牛肉 and 藤椒鱼片 are not authentic at all. Taste is very mediocre.
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Chris T.

Yelp
This was the former Mr. Chan's, hadn't realized it changed over, mainly since i don't work in the area anymore. Stopped in here because we were thrifting at Burlington mall and they were closing. We ordered eggplant in yu Xiang sauce which the lady thought was just fine. Flavor sauce was good overall. The fried fish filet in spicy seasoning was good probably the go to dish here. We also ordered chicken pan fried noodz but the noodles they used are. They fried some sort of egg noodle? Pre fried maybe, not sure but the bird nest noodle basically. It wasn't what i was expecting. We thought it was the actually going to be frying fresh chow mien noodles. They were nice to swap it out for a lo mein instead. Chicken lo mien can be very plain tasting but it was better than the other dish for our liking. Service was good overall, but the reaction we got When we questioned the pan fried noodle dish was almost as if we weren't supposed to say anything. Anyways the manager approved it and they swapped the dish so thank you. We did notice that perhaps one of the owners had an issue with a patron (seemingly as if the gentlemen came to dine in and didn't have enough money and he knew it) he tried to open a tab saying he come back and tip big next time etc but they got into it a bit, management stayed calm but the conversation was loud enough in a really quiet restaurant evening for everyone to hear and i thought that could have been done more privately. Overall nice folks, they were having a team meeting towards the back as we were leaving. Organized and quick. 3-3.5/5 but no halfies.

Jk S.

Yelp
This place gets 5 stars for having unchoy with fermented tofu on the menu. Full stop. Finding this outside of Chinatown is near impossible. That it came out huge, fresh, perfectly cooked and seasoned?!? Stop. It. Right. Now. The lunch special double cooked bacon was Bomb. Well seasoned cold noodle? Why yes, thank you very much. The tea was hot and subtle. The service was excellent. Who wouldn't come here to be freakin dazzled. I am a new regular.
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Petra E.

Yelp
Got take out tonight and the dishes were not only fantastic but the closest to what I used to eat in Chengdu. Order online was easy and pick-up no hassle.
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Lizzie Y.

Yelp
Took a trip to Burlington to visit the mall, since it had been a while since I last went there. Afterwards, we were hungry and found Sichuan Gourmet down the street. We ordered a couple dishes: pan fried noodles with chicken, dry fried fish, and eggplant. The pan fried noodles did not come out how we expected. I've never actually seen this type of noodle used in Chinese cuisine, even in China, but then again I don't typically order fried noodles when in China. Note: They use the "birds nest" noodle for their pan fried noodle dish, different from Cantonese style which uses wonton noodle. The restaurant didn't have any wonton noodles but were able to change our dish to chicken lo mein. Overall, our meal was fine. Nothing crazy. I probably wouldn't come back because the staff and owner/manager came to our table to berate us. We simply had a question about the noodles used and if they had the wonton noodles and the owner did not have a kind tone when speaking to us.
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Will W.

Yelp
Cute little restaurant in the corner of Burlington Square. Good food, especially if you enjoy spicy, savory, and sour dishes. Friendly staff. Plentiful parking in the area. You can easily miss this spot when driving by, but it's definitely worth a try. Though, despite how it wasn't as spicy as I'd prefer for a Sichuan spot, the food was good enough that I'd love to come back if I get the chance - just to try some of their other dishes.

Skip L.

Yelp
The tangerine chicken good but they didn't provide rice with the meal. Apparently, you have to know to order that.
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Jess W.

Yelp
I was very excited to see scallion pancakes as an appetizer on the menu. Unfortunately, the pancakes were extremely bland, and there was no dipping sauce to help add flavor (I've never seen them served without a dipping sauce until now). I also tried the fried rice. It was extremely bland as well and once again, there was no sauce on the table (not even soy sauce) to add flavor. I would've asked our server for some sauce, but did not see them again until they brought the bill.
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Jessica C.

Yelp
Food was very flavorful. My husband and I loved the spicy chicken! Must try if you like spicy v food. Entering we ordered was delicious. Definitely one of our favorite spots!
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Ming C.

Yelp
12/31/2024 shall be remembered as the day when this restaurant decided to scale down the menu choices, but without letting the customers know beforehand. We are the regular customers and picked this restaurant to celebrate the New Year's eve. After seated, we were told by the waitress that none of our favorite appetizers (roast beef w. scallion pancake 牛肉卷饼, five flavored beef 五香牛肉) were available, nor were the main dishes (chef special seafood & tofu casserole 海鲜豆腐砂锅, house special duck 老四川鸭), and for lo mein, a widely available choice across the Greater Boston area, we could only pick chicken or veggie. The reduced choices turned this celebration into a casual and mediocre dining experience. We could understand the kitchen was under-staffed and the restaurant had a long list of take-out orders. However, we could not understand the restaurant's lack of transparency when they did not honor their own menu. At least they should have the decency to post a note on the door before the customers were seated. Had we been told beforehand, we might make a decision to go elsewhere for the celebration. Honesty counts!

michael w.

Yelp
Not good, disappointed. Come at afternoon time. Used lunch special small dishes but charged as regular price. The dishes are below my expectations. Poor experience. The boss is nice but the waiter is not very welcoming.

Mc2019 K.

Yelp
This was my second time. The first experience was ok, nothing spectacular, but this time we thought to try different dishes. The dumplings were horrendous - thick doughy monstrosities with tiny filling. Tasteless.

Vincent C.

Yelp
Not too good. Several Chinese clientele there, sorry maybe a little rude but glanced at what they had, all of which looked good. Mine, not so much. Suspected subprime ingredients. Sauces a little off. Seemed friendlier to Chinese patrons. Not really welcoming to others. Service kind of perfunctory. Could maybe say same of food. Maybe mistake was ordering Americanized dishes. But even a classic Chinese veggie dish which is kind of hard to screw up was bland. I could have cooked better at home. And not cheap. But nowhere is these days; each entree can set you back $20 on average. Even rice, which you have to order and pay for separately, not too good. Had the runs afterwards. Beware. Don't get suckered by the good reviews, as I was. Not recommended.
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Alice W.

Yelp
Been going here for years, food is so authentic and yummy. Workers are nice and the restaurant is spacious!
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J H.

Yelp
The best Chinese restaurant in the greater Boston area I f you are into spicy food! The owners are very kind, too!
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Samuel A.

Yelp
Prices have increased $2-3 per dish, 10-20% since 2 months back. Unfortunate evidence of inflation. Excellent: - dried chicken with chili - rainbow fish filets, portions not large
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Stephanie W.

Yelp
I NEVER remember to take photos of my food. I've order to go twice from this space and upon arrival it smells sooo good I just start diving in. The food is flavorful and the portion to price point is very appropriate. Our go to is the broccoli in sauce with mild spice level with jasmine rice. The shrimp was delicious, I believe we also chose a mild spice level. Vegetable spring rolls are also yummy. Give them a try, really good food.

Dave J.

Yelp
food was NOT up to my standards.{luncheon specials } good atmosphere/service good chicken wings but sorry my 2nd and last visit

Diana Z.

Yelp
This restaurant, Sichuan Gourmet at Burlington location, is getting worse and worse, not only the amount of food is much less, but also the food quality is way lower than the expectation. Please review the photos. You can spend your money for something better, spend your time at happier places.

Guitar P.

Yelp
Cute little place. I stopped for lunch, staff was friendly, food was great! I'd would go back.
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Beef S.

Yelp
Look- if you're familiar with the Sichuan Gourmet restaurants, this will not be your favorite of them (Billerica is the best location IMO). This is a little more expensive and has smaller portions than the others - but what do you expect for a restaurant that has to keep up with Burlington's cost of living? At the end of the day, they still have a great selection of authentic dishes (try something besides your standard general tso's, lo mein, or dan dan noodles), they have the classic rude but speedy service, and they will always make the best Pork with Bamboo shoots. I also love the Savory Pot dishes and the Chengdu Street BBQ platter, delicious combinations of Chinese smokiness and dry spice. If i lived/worked in the area, Id be delighted to have a place like this.
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Tim M.

Yelp
You can pound nails with the sweet/sour chicken..outside very hard and (chicken?) inside chewy and stringy..no flavor...also pork and vegetables not tasty at all....just kind of slippery and bland....actually kind of gross....and I never use that phrase usually..spring roll was good... Not sure where all the stars are coming from for this place?...maybe aliens from another planet? Its expensive for the low quality....looks like we get remorse for desert..
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Don P.

Yelp
Definitely a good spot to soothe your spicy Szechaun itch when in the mood and the area. The MA LA Lamb hit the the mark, quite tasty, tender with a nice hint of szechaun peppercorn; Cheng Du dumplings were a shear winner as was the Tangerine chicken dish; the vegetable fried rice would have elevated had it been a protein based rice dish rather than a vegetable one. Just a word about the simple subtlety spiced highly addictive pickled vegetable amuse bouch app, we both agreed we could and would eat it by the bowl full without fear of embarrassment. Over all this was a dandy dine out dining experience, good service, good food, from beginning to end this place delivers, stop by and see if you don't agree!
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Maria W.

Yelp
We drove by at 8pm and saw a full parking lot and decided to give it a try. Delish! Very large menu with yummy rice, noodle, and veggie dishes. We shared Dan Dan noodles and chicken and eggplant. Fresh and flavorful. Wanted to try the hot and sour soup but it only came in a large size. Service was good. Definitely adding it to our go-to list!
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Aaron L.

Yelp
Absolutely amazing! Such friendly staff and the food was outstanding!! Wife and husband cold dish was so flavorful and balanced. Cheng du dumpling were delicious (I added a splash of black vinegar) pork belly twice cooked was perfect spice level. Hot enough but not overwhelming. Great place. I'll def be back often!!

Bo H.

Yelp
The food was ok, but quite pricey. A basic Shanghai vegetable cost over $20 and fish dish over $35... best yet, when I ordered carry out, only to find out there was no rice. Called the shop and told have to order separately. They don't even bother to ask, just very bad experiences
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Elle B.

Yelp
The food is great just a little on the greasy side. The restaurant is very clean and staff are wonderful. The only reason I gave 4 stars is because of the food being a bit too greasy and the dry fried chicken tasted a bit off. Still a great place with good food and I'd go back. Can't wait to try the other dishes they have to offer. The fish dish is the best dish from this meal. It's a must try.
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tran n.

Yelp
My first intro to Sichuan foods was their original location in Natick back in 2006. Since then I had fell in love with that numbing & spicy peppercorn flavors. The flavors reminded of what I tasted during my trip to China, and also homemade Taiwanese cooking that my in-laws make. I was quite happy to find out that there is a location in Burlington since I moved back to the area in 2019. I have been ordering here once or twice a month, and trying a new dish every time, and it's quite tasty. It's not a place for Americanized Chinese foods, but if you are adventurous and love a more authentic spicy flavors, give it a try!! Great to have them in the burbs!

Chhunly P.

Yelp
This is my go to spot for sichuan food. I ordered online the hand pulled noodles with lamb, spring rolls and dumplings, got home and looked at my noodle dish and noticed it doesn't have much meat in it. I'm very disappointed considering I paid so much money for it.

Adam K.

Yelp
Called in advance to see what my son with an egg allergy could eat and was told they don't know the ingredients in their food because it comes from an outside source. They couldn't confirm actual ingredients in their food.
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Yvonne W.

Yelp
Was skeptical at first with going to Chinese restaurant ordering a la cart because I'm pretty picky when it comes to my Chinese food. But surprisingly all the dishes are very well prepared and delicious. The Dan Dan noodle wasn't spicy at all probably not super authentic but I liked it. The fave was probably the cold dish husband and wife slices in chili oil. Definitely a little hidden gem tucked away in Burlington MA ~ I wouldn't have noticed it if I drive but but food was awesome :) 1 star off because the cleanliness can certainly increase. But that's probably all Chinese restaurants.
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Tulsa H.

Yelp
Haven't had Chinese food for quite some time so trying this was a great pleasure. See pictures. The food are quite good and price wasn't bad at all. I'm glad I'm getting to eat Chinese food again .
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Daniel S.

Yelp
Good food and a comfortable lunch. Nice atmosphere. The food was delivered at the right pace with tea.
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Rachel S.

Yelp
Ordered takeaway from here for the first time through Uber Eats. Ordered the stir-fried snow pea leaves and the roast beef chili sauce appetizer. Total came out to around $38 (without tip). What's Hot - Quality. Delish! Keep in mind I'm a native Cali girl and grew up with the best homemade Chinese food. Hahaha.... I say this so that you know I'm hella picky when it comes to Chinese food. This place definitely meets my high threshold! The food is well-flavored, well-seasoned, tender, fresh, and not too oily. The roast beef chili was tender and definitely had a spicy kick, not overwhelming, but enough to jump start your taste buds, which is how it should be. - Portions. Pretty good amount, although I was slightly disappointed with the roast beef chili sauce appetizer. The snow pea leaves was a good amount. The roast beef chili appetizer isn't big enough to share with a group, so be prepared to order multiple dishes to satisfy a hungry crowd. Although their portions are a decent amount, be prepared for there not be leftovers. - Menu variety. Impressive. I appreciate they don't go the Asian fusion route, which I am not a fan of. It appears that some of their dishes are Americanized, but for the most part, their dishes stick to its Szechuan roots. There's something for everyone- meats, vegetarian, and vegan. Roast beef scallion pancakes, chili oil wontons, beef tendons, bamboo shots, tofu dishes, hand-pulled noodles, etc... My eyes got too big for my stomach. - Service. They have a pretty good online presence. Even though I used Uber Eats, they have a website and the ability to order online, as well. They are active with Uber Eats, which meant I received timely notifications as to when my order was being prepared and when it was ready. When I arrived to pick up my order, it was packaged well and neatly, stapled in a couple of brown paper bags with my name and receipt stapled to it. - Health and safety. During this time of the pandemic, I appreciate restaurants that take extra precautions for their staff and customers. Upon entering, I noticed there is a clear plexiglass divider between their front desk and customers. Because takeaway orders are the norm, there are tables laid out at the front with signs of which platform you used, which is helpful, as well. I didn't see much staff when I picked up my order, but I saw their clerk at the register wear a face mask, which was also reassuring. What's Not - Price. To be fair, a downside of ordering through a platform like Uber Eats means there's always going to be a markup. Unfortunately, the markup for the stir-fried snow pea leaves went from $15 to $20. That's a pretty high markup, which isn't this restaurant's fault. The Sichuan cold beef appetizer went from $11.50 to $15.50. Again, not the restaurant's fault. Just be aware if you're ordering from through a 3rd party platform. Even so, this restaurant is reasonably priced. It isn't overly priced, but be prepared for your tab to add up, especially because you're ordering family style. - Service. When I arrived, no one asked me about what I needed. To be fair, most ethnic Chinese restaurants are not known for chatty service, which is fine by me. However, there's no one to confirm whether I picked up the correct order. Take away orders just sit there, and people grab and go. Downside, be prepared that someone could take your oder and the restaurant may not be aware or really care. Final Answer On my list of quality Chinese restaurants to return.
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Eduardo N.

Yelp
This place stands out from other Chinese restaurants in the greater Boston area for two reasons: the service and the ambience. Service: most Chinese restaurants, a waiter takes your order, the food is brought to your table, then when you're done they give you bill. Efficient but rather brusque and indifferent---this place, I was floored by having staff who actually smiled and a server who actually came back to check on us mid-meal to see if everything was ok! So, genuinely good vibes and human touch...whoa! Ambience: it's actually quite nice inside. A little cozy on a Saturday night as the place quickly filled up by 6pm and there were a couple of full round tables of a dozen or more people who were quite loud, though not in any obnoxious or threatening way, just festive and animated. At less busy times; I imagine it would be quite pleasant, with elegant tasteful decor that invites you to take your time and enjoy both the meal and the surroundings. Food was solid, authentic not dumbed down PF Chang type tourist food. If you want bland, deep-fried Americanized pseudo-Chinese grub, this is not the place for you. That said, we were not particularly well versed in this particular Chinese regional type of food, so we probably didn't order the best things on the menu. The "mapu tofu" was ok, enjoyable but not anything to write home about. The "double fried bacon" was pork belly thank god, but it was sliced way too thin...looked pretty, but not as viscerally satisfying as thicker slabs I've had at other Sichuan places. We made the mistake of ordering "Water spinach" which turned out to be quite different from the "water spinach" found (when you can find it---somewhat rare, perhaps due to being deemed an "invasive species" in the US) at other places, like some Vietnamese places in Dorchester. One dish they had that really stood out though was the scallion pancakes---never had any with such a perfectly flaky/fluffy texture before! But could've used more scallions. Spiciness was a puzzling mixed bag. I found the food spicy in unusual ways, hard to describe exactly...not the one-note overpowering-chili type of spice but one that builds up slowly and next thing you know you're gulping down a ton of water to keep your tongue from vaporizing. On the menu, the prices looked very reasonable, esp. considering the area. In reality, dining in made the bill rather stiff---two appetizers, two main courses, one vegetable dish, plain white rice for two (weirdly it's not included with the main entrees), no drinks, and one order of takeout fried rice for next day consumption ran us a cool hundred bucks with a 20% tip. Similar quantity of food at New Golden Gate in Chinatown (my go-to Chinese place there) would be closer to $60-80 for dine in. That's the only reason I took away one star. But still plan to come back, maybe more for takeout than dine-in next time.

Kathy Q.

Yelp
Excellent service, clean restaurant and bathrooms, easy parking and the food is top quality! Old Sichuan chicken, spicy xian la fish, pickle, salt and pepper chicken, Dan Dan noodle, Sichuan spicy wantons! Everything on the menu is delicious every time!
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T D.

Yelp
Certainly one of the reviews I don't like to share. Keeping it real. We will never return to this Sichuan provider (at 91 Middlesex Tnpk Burlington, MA). I don't want to be too harsh so I won't drag this out. Chicken wings...OK Water... Somewhat yellow Prices... $85.00 for 2 of us. (Leftovers, sure. Not sure if I'll eat them.) Bathroom... (1-10best) 4 Kung Pao Chicken... Good Pork... Good Veggie Pan Fried Noodles... Bad. Very Bad. Why? Well there were maybe 14 sliced veggis of which the broccoli was edible. The noodles were chalky (really? Yes) with minimal Food-Like traits. The 3/4 inch of tasteless gamey oil hiding below was just... troubling. And Last, and certainly least, was the soups. Oh dear God, the soups. I would actually suggest that if you're the kind of person who can't turn away from a car accident, you should head on over for an egg drop soup. The Egg should have been dropped elsewhere. Many unnaturally bright yellow streaks swirling inside a gamey and oily pool. (See Veggie Noodles above. Like that but far worse.) Pretty to look at, reminiscent of the works of Salvatore Dali, but NOT something that one would eat! Nope! So much for not being too harsh. I'm sorry, but the God's honest truth is that the very next meal we ate was Vegetarian, and it was one of the best dining experiences we've ever had. (see next review!) So try Sichuan Gourmet, if you dare. It just might make you a vegan!

Eric A.

Yelp
Use their website to order not yelp it is so much cheaper but the food here is very good

jim h.

Yelp
This is an update so not sure if it overrides first one. Great Chinese food. Only warnings are if you order online. For some reason the site doubles what you order and if you don't catch it you get twice of what you wanted and Pay twice as much. Also, note that when you pick up they don't automatically add things like chopsticks, napkins, soy sauce, etc.
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F C.

Yelp
American Chinese food, not authentic , some people like their food because they don't know what is authentic Sichuan food. Unless this is the closest Chinese restaurant if there is none nearby within 5 miles radius, I would go somewhere else.

F. K.

Yelp
Food is very authentic. The fried dumplings are excellent - thick chewy skin. Fish with tofu is awesome.
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Lan T.

Yelp
I had been to this restaurant twice. The food is good, flavorful Sichuan style. I had the spicy wonton, which was to die for!!! I also had the gingu fish which was great. The atmosphere is alright, like any other Chinese restaurant. The service was so so. I would come by if I am happened to be in the area and in the mood for Chinese food.
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Niraj K.

Yelp
My favorite Chinese restaurant when up in the Burlington area during my trip near Boston. Authentic taste, reasonably priced and always packed with patrons when visiting. They have multiple locations, I've been to the Billerica & Burlington area. Always a looking forward dining to the establishment.

Priscilla C.

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Really good authentic Sichuan cuisine. A mix of traditional and more fusion dishes. Prices have gone up like all places but portions are still very large and great flavors. Favorites: Xiang la fish filet, Peking pork, Dan Dan noodle, kung pao chicken. Love coming here for lunch specials as well
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Lee Joy V.

Yelp
We have been to this restaurant many times, and they never disappoint. Tonight, we got their house lo mein and sesame chicken with some rice. Service is always great. Food always come out hot. No complaints here.

Matthias J.

Yelp
Only place open on 12/25. Nothing of what we ordered was remarkable. OK at best. Bland flavors, low on the protein side. Quick delivery time. Almost fast food style. Wouldn't chose to come here unless I was super hungry and in a rush.