Sze Chuan Restaurant

We dined in. Everything was delicious, fresh, hot. We ordered crab rangoon (the best I've ever had), egg rolls, general tso's chicken, and crispy salty chicken. Service was great, restaurant was very clean. A++.

Wowow. I am still drooling thinking about the incredible food here. We came on a Tuesday night with a party of 6 and were seated right away. From the moment we walked in we were greeted right away and the servers came by to check on us several times to refill our water (always a must). We started with appetizers of spicy pork dumplings and egg rolls. The dumplings were incredible. They were so flavorful in the chili sauce. The egg rolls were also very delicious with a perfectly thin/crispy wonton. For the main food everything was incredible! You must come with an appetite to share these generous portions of food. Our group favorites were the sliced beef in chili pepper soup, twice cooked pork, and crispy chicken in garlic sauce. The mapo tofu in pork was also incredible in addition to their fried rice and dry chili fish filet (although too spicy for me!) One of our fortune cookies was soggy but other than that our experience was incredible with the delicious food. I cant wait to come back to my new favorite Chinese restaurant.

We’d been searching for a new Chinese restaurant and stumbled upon this gem online. We placed an order for pickup and were pleasantly surprised by the bustling atmosphere when we arrived. The food exceeded our expectations! The beef fried rice, house rice, and egg rolls were all incredibly fresh and delicious. The service was fast and convenient. We're thrilled to have found our new go-to spot in West Allis. If you're looking for authentic, tasty Chinese food, look no further! We'll be back for sure.

Such an amazing restaurant. The crab Rangoon’s were the best I’ve had in a long time!! Thai tea was delish too. Like that it comes in a to go cup!

10/10, absolute gem of a restaurant, easily the best Chinese sit down in the city. The best way to order is to sample a little bit from every section of the menu. We got the egg drop soup, spicy pork dumplings, scallion pancake, cucumber salad, and spicy lamb. Chinese food is about balance and contrast, and Sze Chuan demonstrates true mastery over these disciplines. Each dish was balanced, perfectly seasoned, and cooked to perfection; a harmony of flavor and texture. Insider tip, don’t sleep on the cold dishes! Definitely the most underrated portion of the menu.

On holidays, Sze Chuan is always open when most places are closed. The food is great and usually on time. Christmas 2025, we placed an order at 11am when they opened, for a 1pm pick up. We arrived at 12:55 and were told we'd get a call when the order was ready. They were busy, no big deal. At 1:45 we were told they didn't have the order ready and couldn't tell us when it would be done. My wife told me an angry lady came out of the kitchen waving her hands to cancel the order for one reason or another. At this point we're kinda screwed; we had placed an order for our family and didn't have many other options. Our traditional Chinese Christmas dinner was not going to happen. Fuming, my wife and I went to Kwik Trip and got fried chicken and pizza. Thankfully my mom was cordial and didn't mind gas station food for Christmas, but we felt like idiots that our food plans went to shit. Can I give Kwik Trip 5 stars on this review?

After living in Asia and reading reviews, I was eager to try Sze Chuan. This is one of very few places that has crispy squid with chili. It was excellent. I ordered the spicy dumplings that were tender and flavorful with garlic, though the broth was very soy forward. I was first delighted to see & order and then absolutely horrified attempting to eat the dry chili chicken. The flavor is exactly as it should be, but there is no chicken, except TINY TINY fingernail size BITS that are so rubberized you'll pick them out of your teeth for weeks. I advised that the ratio of pepper to tiny chicken was an unpleasant error and was advised, "That's how we make it." (And although I didn't eat, but 3 bits was charged full price). I watched nearly every other table eating orange or sesame chicken and cannot for the life of me figure out why they would not use the same NORMAL size chicken pieces. (And when you see the photo, ya gotta ask why they waste so much pepper.) Each main dish comes with white rice, but I was served only one and had to request the second.

This is a 4.0-4.5 for me. The good is closer to authentic food than Americanized versions. The flavors might not fit what you typically expect from Midwest takeout… With that being said. Everything we had always good. The kung pao chicken was delightfully sweet and funky and slightly sour. The dry pot ribs were very well seasoned. The fried rice was good, but a little too moist for my preference. It was more of a hibachi moisture level rather than a traditional fried rice. The lo mein was decent, but not exceptional. The dumpling appetizers were quite good. The restaurant is a little on the small side and it smells of roasted garlic and sesame oil. The service was good.

Favorite Chinese restaurant ever. The staff is so friendly and the food is great. Service is always quick.

Tried the hot pot! To order you fill out the paper and put in a qty. we tried the half vegetarian and half meat spicy broth hot pot. The beef lamb. Fatty beef, and tripes were really good along with all the veggies. Be careful with the hot veggies so as not to burn your tongue. The food's so good, you could keep eating even when you're full, at least that's what happened to me. Definitely try the hot pot. I'm definitely coming back next time to try their other no. Hot pot entree! Good service. The lace is spacious and was not crowded when we went for a late dinner.

Sze Chuan Restaurant is an easy 5-star favorite for us. When dining in, the service is good, the food is outstanding, and the seating/ambiance is totally comfortable for a relaxed meal. When ordering takeout, the experience is just as impressive. Our food has always been ready on time and just as delicious as dining in. The flavors here truly stand out and are far superior to any other Chinese spot in Milwaukee. We genuinely go out of our way to order from them because the quality is consistently that good. On top of that, the portions are generous, making every meal well worth it. A must-try for anyone looking for flavorful, high-quality Chinese cuisine, specifically szechuan style!

This place came highly recommended by a friend and she was so right. I was just along for the ride and defaulted to her for ordering and we all came away happy, full, and with leftovers to enjoy. We got the szechuan grilled beef, string beans, pork & tofu, szechuan cold noodles with peanuts, General Tso's chicken, and spicy pork dumplings. We shared a large Sapporo, too. Everything was incredible. The food and drink came out super fast and we had a lovely feast before us. The service is friendly and relaxed. Brief check-ins, water refills but mainly leaving us to enjoy and chat, which I really like. It's a place to hang out for a while with friends and family and take your time. I can't wait to come back to try the hot pot and get some of these favorites again.

I'm still thinking about the Dry Chili Fish Filet days later. Had that mala we sichuan people like. My sichuan dad would slap his knees by how good the food is. Service was fast and to the point. Tons of people at the restaurant around 6:30-7pm. Not pretentious but clean. They had 水煮牛 (boiled beef - it's Sliced Beef in Chili Pepper Soup on the menu) which that's how you know this food is authentic. But I actually really enjoyed the Crispy Chicken in Garlic Sauce - it definitely was not as spicy but had that crispy fried texture but glazed in sweet and sour sauce. The Mayo Tofu with pork and Twice Cooked Pork were hits as well.

Wowow. I am still drooling thinking about the incredible food here. We came on a Tuesday night with a party of 6 and were seated right away. From the moment we walked in we were greeted right away and the servers came by to check on us several times to refill our water (always a must). We started with appetizers of spicy pork dumplings and egg rolls. The dumplings were incredible. They were so flavorful in the chili sauce. The egg rolls were also very delicious with a perfectly thin/crispy wonton. For the main food everything was incredible! You must come with an appetite to share these generous portions of food. Our group favorites were the sliced beef in chili pepper soup, twice cooked pork, and crispy chicken in garlic sauce. The mapo tofu in pork was also incredible in addition to their fried rice and dry chili fish filet (although too spicy for me!) One of our fortune cookies was soggy but other than that our experience was incredible with the delicious food. I cant wait to come back to my new favorite Chinese restaurant.

I hate to knock off some stars, but waiting an hour longer than your scheduled pick-up time is ridiculous. The fried rice was greasy this time. The dumplings and tofu were delicious as always but not worth the chaos.

The food is amazing, i had the Sesame chicken and it was cooked perfectly, beef fried rice and my wife had the sautéed squid dry pot. The service was good. The serving are large. You should definitely try this place.

The best authentic Chinese restaurant I've ever been to. They offer a wide variety of dishes for everyone's taste. We've brought nearly all our friends here--and have even been invited by others ourselves. It truly is just that good!

The food was very good and the restaurant was clean. I would have preferred the waiters to come more often to check on us and ask us if we wanted anything else but other wise the service was good. Me and my family will come back soon!

Authentic Chinese cuisine with great taste at good prices! The staff is very attentive too.

Came for Saturday lunch. Place was busy but we got seated immediately. Portions are great, very shareable. Green beans are the best in the city and have such good flavor. The pork chow was decent, but I would maybe try a different main dish next time. Crispy tofu was new, and it was cooked perfectly. Flavor was good but wish it had a light sauce to dip in. Overall very good and hits that craving.

This place is always busy and you will wait at dinner time. There is a reason for it. Food is amazing. We drive thirty minutes to eat here. Is just that good. So many unique options, big menu, feels fresh and healthier. Asian grocery market nearby in same shopping center of you feel like buying stuff for home.

Amazing experience! Our service was fast and the servers were very nice. The restaurant is overall nice with nice tableware and real chopsticks (not the flimsy disposable wooden ones). We ordered the crab Rangoon and veggie rolls for an appetizer, which we loved! The dipping sauce is 10/10. My friend and I tried their stone pot, which was a fun experience but a tad spicer than the server explained it would be and had more of a Tabasco sauce heat to it. Their General Tso's chicken had some heat to it too and was so good. My favorite dish that our table shared was their chicken Lo Mein! A classic dish done super well with great flavor. Overall, we had a great experience and will come back!

The service, food, and atmosphere of this restaurant are all great! We stopped in here yesterday to pick up some food to go. Every interaction we had with staff members was friendly. They were also patient while we tried to figure out what to order. The restaurant itself was clean and very nicely decorated with lovely canvas screen prints on the walls, hanging Chinese lanterns, and tasteful table cloths. I would love to dine in, next time! The food was really tasty and reminiscent of the year we spent teaching English in China. We tried the Dan Dan noodles based on previous reviews and we were not disappointed! I wish I would have gotten two orders of this dish. We also tried the sliced potatoes in vinegar, the string green beans, and the scallion pancake which are dishes we've searched for and rarely find around Milwaukee. Lastly, we got the General Tso's Chicken. I would not recommend the scallion pancake which was dried out (though the flavor was fantastic!). I would also not recommend the General Tso's chicken, as it was overly sweet. Everything else was very, very good. I can't wait to return to try more food!

Kung pow chicken was terrible... Even the rice was bad , ( Hard , not cooked properly_ Never again , go else where

The food was amazing I could taste the authenticity in every bite we left nothing behind I would recomend this to anyone who wants chineese food. Although the service was slightly slow but that was. Not their fault it was just a busy day. Over all I recomend and will be coming back.

This is my top-rated Asian restaurant, and I can't count how many times I've been here. I've recommended it to many friends, family members, and even people from out of town. Whenever we host or eat with groups, we always come here. I've tried so many of their dishes, and I've never been disappointed. If you want authentic Asian food, not the Americanized version, this is the place to go. If you want my dish recommendations, here are a few favorites I always order: * 013 Beef Tendon in Chili Sauce (麻辣牛筋) * 049 Braised Pork Belly (糯香红烧肉) * Kung Pao Chicken (宮保雞) * Salted Fried Fish * Mapo Tofu or Tofu Stone Pot Most of their appetizers are also delicious, and they serve the food very quickly. If you can't eat spicy food, I recommend asking before you order. Some dishes are spicier than what you might find at most American Asian food restaurants. For example, the Mongolian Beef is spicier than usual.

They have very quick service, great food, and it always smells great! The best part food there is hands down the spicy dumplings!

If you're looking for an authentic Chinese restaurant experience this is your spot. The menu has a plethora of options from hot pot to noodles and all in between. We ordered a mix of dishes, the dumplings were delicious, we shared the garlic beef and kung pou. I'm already dreaming of coming back to try other dishes! There's traditional style tables and the service is quick!

Sze Chuan is an authentic restaurant, duly serving good dishes from the Southwest of China. Many of the diners were Chinese, a good sign in any restaurant serving food from the world's most populated country. Service was poor at first but improved as time went by. We ordered the House Special Dry Pot, Homestyle Tofu, Spicy Pork Dumpling, and Shrimp with vegetables. I loved the dumplings, shrimp and tofu. The Dry Pot was not enjoyed by my spouse. Asking for mild spiciness was the correct move. Sze Chuan Restaurant is located in a West Allis strip mall with several Asian businesses. You will dine on authentic food in a modest space. I loved it, and my bottle of sake was the perfect partner to every dish. No spirits are served at Sze Chuan, only beer and wine. There is no bar. I will return soon.

Wasn't memorable. Just okay food. Service was fine and the place was clean and low-key at the time.

A favorite place for "authentic" flavors/choices, with very fast service and reasonable prices. Today I thought I'd try the recommended by my dietician, Kung Pao (large pieces of chicken, low potassium veggies). Not so. Chicken was breaded crap, very small sinewy, stringy pieces. Flavor was good, but I assume that the lunch price (9.95) vs. the regular menu Kung Pao ($14.95) is the reason. In any case, don't bother with the Kung Pao lunch special. Crap.

Came by for dinner. Ambiance is cozy, service was fair and food was memorable. Serving sizes were all family style and all of our dishes tasted distinctive. Very please, we will be back. Our highlights were the chicken soup, garlic eggplant and fried rice.

We tried this place after seeing all the glowing reviews, but our takeout experience was underwhelming. I ordered the beef with broccoli -- it was bland, and the beef was chewy. My spouse got the salt and pepper tofu (which tasted like it had neither), dumplings that tasted only of pork, scallion pancakes with barely any scallions and a tough, almost inedible texture, wonton soup, and steamed buns. Maybe it was an off night, but based on this experience, we're unlikely to order from here again.

Food was mediocre, service was great! In person experience might be better, but as a take-out Idon't recommend.

I'm pleasantly surprised there's a really good Szechuan place. Takeout was super easy. The inside looks pretty spacey. I got the spicy pork dumplings and shrimp and broccoli and both were so good. My only regret is not asking for more spicy!

Maybe we ordered the wrong things but we ordered a pickup dinner for the family on Thanksgiving night after picking everyone up from the airport. We ordered wonton soup, broccoli beef, chicken with snow peas, and white rice. It was ALL mostly flavorless and simply not that good. I've heard such good things about this restaurant, I was surprised by this experience. The food was fresh and the portions were good, just the flavor was off. I won't be coming back.

Like any solid authentic spot this place isn't trendy or in a popping location. Located in a strip mall the outside is modest but it inside the atmosphere is busy and the fragrances are profound. We went on a Saturday night and waited probably 30-40min for a table. Service was no nonsense and no fuss. You got seated when you got seated. If you're someone who needs hand holding this isn't the place. After seating service was prompt. We order hot and sour soups, pork chile wantons, chicken lo mein, dry pepper chicken, mapo tofu, and general tso's chicken. Portions were excellent and flavors were great. Our total bill was around $90 and we have enough leftovers for dinner tomorrow. We will definitely be back.

The food and service were excellent. Ordered eggplant with garlic sauce and stone pot chicken. The sauces on each dish were so flavorful.

Friends said it was one of the two actual authentic Chinese restaurants in town. The other being a northern style one. The food quality is consistently good, but the spiciness is not very consistent, so might want to clarify how spicy you want the dishes to be when ordering.

This place makes all of my dumpling dreams come true! Online ordering is simple and seamless. I placed an order at 5:15 and my order was hot and ready by 5:30. The restaurant is located in a small strip mall that has ample parking. The moment you walk in you are welcomed by the aroma of chilies. The staff were attentive even though the restaurant was already busy with their dinner crowd. I quickly glanced around & saw many tables had opted for the hot pot. The staple, must have item for me are the szechuan pork dumplings; the perfect amount of spice, texture, and umami. This time I tried the wonton noodle soup which was tasty on its own, but I added some chili oil to give it a little kick. The Shanghai greens were just an order of braised bok choy, which I love, but lacked any exciting flavor compared to the other items I've eaten. I can't wait to go back and try something new!

This restaurant really serves authentic Szechuan food. The dishes I ordered really didn't disappoint. Great taste and really spicy. It's not like the other restaurants where some tuned down the spice level to suit consumers that are not accustomed to real Szechuan spicy food. If you are looking for authentic Szechuan spicy food, I would strongly recommend this place.

I'd say Sze Chuan is hands down the best Chinese food in the greater Milwaukee area. Super authentic! Great flavors and even better spice. We got the egg rolls, spicy pork dumplings, cucumber salad, Mongolian beef, fried rice, and the crispy chicken in garlic sauce (not pictured). We left in a food coma with leftovers to eat later and remember just how great of a place it is.

I am surprised that I have yet written a review of Sze Chuan after visiting them shortly after they opened their doors and more often during the last few months. One of my first time here was with two of my friends, of one who is of Chinese descent. According to my friend, this may be the only place in the area that is authentic Chinese food. With the selection of food, perhaps its better to eat with a group of friends so you may be able to try out the plentitute of food optios offered here.

It was amazing. We came for hot pot and it was delicious, spicy, and reminded me of being back in Chongqing. They had lotus root which is super hard to find and the food was quite flavorful. Portions were extremely generous and we loved the half and half option. We had no need to do the second ayce round. I can't wait to come back for other menu items, but I might always end up with hot pot. The only negative is that it gets super busy and you can't make a rezo so you kind of have to time it right or come later in the evening.

My favorite place to go for HOT POT in milwaukee! The half & half flavored broths are so flavorful. The spicy side is my favorite but the regular side offers nice relief if it's too spicy. The thin sliced lamb is my favorite meat, but the fatty beef also has a ton of flavor. This is definitely a smaller restaurant with only a few tables so expect to wait if you want sit down service. But It's worth the wait! It starts getting really packed after 6-630pm. Casual vibe and no dress code, so no need to get too fancy. That's something that I really love about this place.

My husband and I were excited to taste the food given all the wonderful reviews. But, as he stated, it seems like they just use one sauce and one flavor. And it's hot and overwhelms the other tastes. I can't comment on whether that's authentic or not. I just know it is not very good

This place is still outstanding everytime. I am updating the review because we received additional menu items that were outstanding. The spicy dumplings on the appetizer menu are by far the best I have eaten. Nothing comes close to the perfect spice level and sauce. I should have placed 10 orders of them. The shrimp lo mein was great along with the general Tao chicken.

I love this place, visit at least once a week for take out or dine in, real authentic Chinese food. Best in the city, possible best in the whole state!

Don't know how this place has such good reviews. Service is mediocre. Food took forever. Eventually received our rice but not our main entree. No plates were cleared after appetizers so the table was a mess. Food we did receive was nothing special. After too long cancelled the order and left. They even screwed up the bill and that took too long. Amateur hour. Not impressed.

I found this restaurant several weeks ago when I did a google search. I then checked the reviews on Yelp and was excited to try it out. I have been here several times and also brought my sister, brother-in-law and mother here. My sister, brother-in-law and I came today for Christmas, of course, joking about how they went out for Chinese on Christmas in "A Christmas Story". I have tried several different dishes in the past and everything I have had has been very good. Kung Pao Chicken, Sesame Chicken, General Tso's Chicken to name a few. Tonight I had the Mongolian Beef and a small hot and sour soup. The Mongolian Beef was absolutely delicious! My favorite dish yet and the best Mongolian Beef that I have ever had anywhere! The flavor was incredible! I have never had anything here that wasn't very good! We all shared a little of our meals and the sweet and sour chicken and braised pork belly were both fantastic as well! They were absolutely slammed with people as all the tables were full and they had a line to the door with people waiting for takeout or for a table. I recommend trying to go early or later from the traditional meal times as they are very often a busy place! If you have never tried this restaurant, I highly recommend checking it out! Their fruit smoothies are VERY popular as well! The one pictured is a large watermelon. Sorry, I should have taken photo when it was full, but they are so good I couldn't wait!

As a relatively recent transplant to MKE, I was so happy to finally find some decent Chinese food. My foodie cousins did not steer me wrong. Not only did they have "American" faves, but for those of us who also enjoy authentic flavors, there are plenty of options. So far I have tried the crab rangoon, egg rolls, potstickers, egg drop soup, beef with broccoli, mayo tofu, chicken fried rice, sautéed string beans, and Dan Dan noodles. No complaints on anything! Everything was delicious. My fave has to be the Dan Dan noodles and sautéed string beans. Service was fast and friendly. I was impressed that they were not overwhelmed by my big family. We didn't have to wait long to eat. This place is very casual. Great for families. I will definitely be back and will try other dishes - especially with a little spice to warm me up this winter!

Exceptional authentic Szechuan dishes. Prompt service. Noisy during the dinner rush. Try the Fei Ting fish!

I've heard such great things and had to try it out myself! To start we for the green beans, crab rangoons, and spring rolls. They were all amazing!! Really great start. We then got noodles and orange chicken. The chow funn noodles were really good and it seemed like the noodles may have even been handmade. The orange chicken had a bit too much breading and came out kinda neon orange, which was a little weird. While we loved everything else the orange chicken wasn't quite worth it. After reading more reviews I think if I go back I'd get something else instead! The service was overall fast and the staff were kind and helpful.

Nice atmosphere and good service. There was an extensive menu. Prices and serving sizes were okay - nothing too outrageous but nothing to write home about. My stone pot tofu was temperature HOT but fairly tasteless. We also had shrimp with garlic sauce. The color of the sauce was exceptionally bright. The taste was good with just a hint of kick. The crab rangoon were filled well, tasted good and had a nice sauce served with them. Not a great place but fits the bill if you want a quick Asian meal.

Sze Chuan has yet to disappoint. It is my go to for take out and family style dine in. I try to order one new dish every time I eat here. My latest new finds are Cold Noodle in House Chili Sauce and Beef Stone Pot. I loved the cold noodles and it was the perfect starter for a group of 5. The beef stone pot was a fun surprise. It is served bubbling in a stone pot. The sauce is little sour but has a pleasant thickness. The beef was very tender. My must have order-- Sautéed String Beans - you need to order a vegetable and these green beans are blistered beautifully from the wok Mapo Tofu w Pork - my favorite mapo tofu comes from here, the fermented black beans are addicting Fish Filet Sautéed with Salted Egg Yolk Paste - you will not find this dish anywhere in Wisconsin. If you love salted egg yolk flavor you will love this crispy fish. It is a very unique and worth a try! This restaurant gets pretty busy on the weekend with dine in and take out and I was glad I made a reservation. Give this place a try if you haven't yet!

I have been dying to try this restaurant for YEARS! I have seen so many positive reviews about it and the sad truth is, I just don't go out to West Allis all that often (it's like 15 minutes and now that I have tried this place, I will be there more often!). We were able to order over the phone for pickup (you can also order online) and the whole thing was just very efficient. We were told 20 mins our food would be ready and it was. This was shocking to me because when we got in the restaurant, on a Wednesday night mind you, every single table was full! I could not believe it. But after trying the food, I get it. Based on the Yelp reviews and photos, we ordered the Mapo Tofu, the spicy pork dumplings and the eggplant in garlic sauce. ALL so good! Huge portions and the total was less than $40. My personal favorite was the eggplant, but I am a spice wimp and the other two had quite the kick. I really recommend giving it a try if you have not been yet.

I stopped in for my birthday last night after reading rave reviews, and since my friends were unable to join me, I was by myself. Big mistake. I'm not the kind of person who typically takes the time to complain in reviews, but I'm sorry, that was the chilliest service I've ever received in a restaurant. I felt like a bother. This is one of those places that will do nothing to make you feel welcome and make it clear that you're wasting their time if you don't have anyone with you. Add in the "$8 extra for hot pot if you're alone", which made me feel so much better about an already sad and lonely birthday. Thanks for that. The food was alright (spicy pork dumplings are great), but it was certainly nothing to make a drive for, and they could greatly enhance the dining experience by dimming the light and adding some atmosphere, so that it doesn't feel like eating in a telemarketing office. As always, I would have tipped an appropriate amount, but that choice was made for me, as I was never even offered my change.