Szechuan

Asian restaurant · Abilene

Szechuan

Asian restaurant · Abilene

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3425 S 1st St, Abilene, TX 79605

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Chinese eatery with large portions, tasty entrees, and koi pond  

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3425 S 1st St, Abilene, TX 79605 Get directions

$10–20 · Menu

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3425 S 1st St, Abilene, TX 79605 Get directions

+1 325 673 9100

$10–20 · Menu

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Located in an unassuming strip mall, Szechuan is a family-owned restaurant dedicated to authentic Chinese cuisine. Known for traditional preparation methods and regional specialties, it has developed a devoted following among locals seeking genuine flavors beyond Americanized standards.

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Golden Chopsticks is celebrated for its extensive buffet and à la carte options, offering a range of Chinese dishes that cater to various tastes. Featured in local dining reviews, it's known for its friendly service and comfortable dining environment.

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Szechuan Chinese Restaurant is renowned for its authentic Sichuan cuisine, offering a variety of spicy and flavorful dishes. Praised by local food critics for its consistent quality and traditional recipes, it's a must-visit for those seeking genuine Chinese flavors.

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Heather Dean

Google
Wish I wasn’t from out of town. Can I just say wow? This was the best general tsu chicken I have ever had!!! My wife also enjoyed her chicken with vegetables. And on lunch special you get soup, spring roll and the entree for $11.50. Wow was it delicious. Our waitress was amazing as well. Friendly and met our every need. Restaurant was clean including the bathrooms which is always a plus. 5+ all across the board and before we leave town I plan on eating there again.

monsta minds entertainment

Google
An amazing experience, the food was Devine and the staff was really amazing. You really get a lot of food, like 1 meal is actually 2 meals lol, it's perfect for sharing portions amongst a group. The flavor is really good authentic Chinese food. Deff, give them a try. Nice atmosphere, and you can also enjoy the koi pond outside.

Mason Harris

Google
I’ve heard a lot of good about this place and never tried it. This was my first time. I got sesame chicken which is great(10/10) The fried rice that came with it was really dry and didn’t have a lot of flavor (4/10). I also got Fried Wontons they were really tough and soft at the same time and a pea sized filling (1/10)

Anastasia Self

Google
So much good food!! Portion sizes are huge, and it was so delicious. I got the sesame chicken and it was the best I've ever had. I was curious as to what the "pancakes" were on the menu...turns out they're kinda like tortillas! The sauces were so good and flavorful. Best Chinese food I've had in a long time. And the koi pond outside the restaurant really adds to the charm of the place. I will definitely be going back.

Shay Arnold

Google
I ordered the three crown in a bird's nest which not only has a fun name but was a new experience. It basically has shrimp, chicken, and scallops with sauteed vegetables in a fried noodle nest. It was artfully made and very tasty. My friends all had something new also and they enjoyed theirs very much. Our waiter was attentive and the experience was great. We would definitely go there again! The table was a little bit sticky as the chairs also, but other than that a fun experience.

Elizabeth Williams

Google
I was in town for work and I wanted Asian food. This place had good reviews so I went by. I ordered the Moo Shu Pork and some egg rolls. They have unlimited steamed or fried rice along with the meal. That food came out steaming hot and the portions are enough for two to three people. It was a little salty from the soy sauce, but it was tolerable. The egg rolls are great. They are crispy and full of veggies and meat. They deserve the awards they've won. I will visit her again if I'm in Abilene and feel like Asian or need to feed a lot of people at a reasonable rate and good taste.

Samuel Kuth

Google
Solid 4 star rating! Service was excellent, seating was fast. Food came out in a respectable amount of time. The fried rice needed some salt or some flavor, but the beef was tender and sauce had good flavor. Will definitely return to try more!

Elena Torch Child

Google
Very Impressed, especially with the food! The breading and sauce for the Lemon Chicken was deliciously made in house. The lemon sauce is as thick as lemon meringue pie filling. As a diabetic, I was also happy the sauce wasn’t super sweet either. 😊👍

Addison B.

Yelp
Food was very mid kinda cold not spice even when we asked for spicy. Service was good. Ambiance was very slow and no one really here, very slow.
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Efrain A.

Yelp
The service was nice. I only ordered to hood. The food was a no for me. The rangoons were the worst part, they had thick and chewy shells and no flavor aside from the cream cheese. Disappointed for sure. Everything. Else was a no as well, tasted like burned stale cooking oil. Biggest disappointment. Fired Rangoon more like fried sapodillas: next time I will ask for cinnamon sugar and honey butter it's a no for me.
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Michelle P.

Yelp
Really liked this restaurant, but it was closed and no mention of reopening. When they reopen and I eat there, I'll revise my review. It WAS a fantastic Chinese restaurant. French dip is good.
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Theresa E.

Yelp
03/02/2023. Party of 4: 4:40 No wait. Our order was placed by 4:48- and the appetizer arrived at 4:53.. entrees around 5:12. Everything went smoothly and we were enjoying each other's company, so there were no complaints. We all ordered something different but allowed for sharing. Calamari: delicious Orange chicken: meh Poopoo platter: great Hunan beef: very good. Our server Maricela did a good job. We left very full. Szechuan Chinese Restaurant Thanks!!
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Thomas B.

Yelp
We had not eaten at this restaurant for a few years and were in the mood for Chinese. If you believe all the framed magazine covers, this place has the best Chinese food outside of Beijing. But, we found that, while good, it was not over the top outstanding. Our waitress was very good but we were struck by how bland "medium hot" was according to their scale. The place was rather empty for a Saturday at 1 which may be indicative that it was not just us that found the food to be decent but not outstanding.

Leesa P.

Yelp
This place has totally gone down the toilet!!!! I've eaten here since they started in an old KFC building down the street and they are worse than KFC these days. Hot and sour soup came out and I don't know what that was but not that. Horrible!!! Are there any real cooks in the kitchen???? General Tao's comes out. Not even breaded. What is this. Again, horrible. Not even edible. Thank god the waitress took my order off our tab Or I would have thrown a fit. So sorry to see this place so degraded. Avoid at all costs.

Kayla J.

Yelp
It was ok. Nothing special, really. And the service wasn't very good at all (we went way after lunch rush hours so they were not busy at all. Not sure why service was so bad??) We might go back one more time and give it another try .... Nice looking restaurant and Koi Pond.
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Ed C.

Yelp
Great food wonderful atmosphere excellent service. Not to mention the size of the portions. When the wife and I dine there, we always bring home enough food for at least two servings.
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Dennis C.

Yelp
I had a late lunch here. From the outside, I was concerned it was a little fast foodish. I was wrong. The inside was very nicely decorated and very pleasant. Service was good and food was good Americanized Chinese food. Above expectations for West Texas!
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Kelvin K.

Yelp
The best is the best for a reason: no equal. Szechuan has held this distinction over ten years! I'm proud to patronize an establishment with an ambiance to match its cuisine. #ChooseWisely
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Kimberly C.

Yelp
So we wanted Chinese food night and not knowing the town, took some suggestions from friends.... SO glad we took this one. This place is very pleasant to walk into. Outside, there were some fountains with huge koi fish. Very relaxing. Wish they had some patio/outside seating. We ordered some Eggrolls, general tso chicken, Kung pao chicken and fried rice. Everything came out nice and hot and the draft beer was very cold. So glad we found this place.
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Steve H.

Yelp
Thank you Jessica for making our first visit an experience to remember! Great Service, Cold Beer, Good Food and Clean Dining Room. Big fan of the landscape! For what it's worth, asian music while dining would be an improvement I would enjoy!
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John S.

Yelp
God awful! I don't think I've ever not finished a meal and didn't take the leftovers home with me until I ate here. I had the general Tsos chicken and it was just terrible. I don't recall what my wife ordered but she hated her meal as well. Even the rice sucked. The inside of this place is so beat up and run down now. I guess years ago this was the place to be, but they let the food and the space go to shit. Oh, and to top it off, it's not cheap! You'd be better off at Panda Express honestly.
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Jim C.

Yelp
Always a must stop when traveling through Abilene. Authentic cuisine, great service and affordable pricing
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RUSSELL W.

Yelp
We absolutely LOVE Szechuan Chinese in Abilene. Food is always tasty and there is plenty of it. I especially enjoy the POO POO Platter!

John E.

Yelp
Best Chinese food we can find in this area. The service is always good and the restaurant is always clean. My wife and I eat there almost every time we go to Abilene.
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Stephanie L.

Yelp
The BEST Chinese food in Abilene...well, really, in Texas! I had a Birthday party there several years ago, and everything from the Food, Service, and Ambiance made my day wonderful; even the manager checked on us, which was above and beyond! I'd love to have my 2024 Birthday there, as I'll be 45, and the past few years have been difficult; we've lost family and friends.
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Kim K.

Yelp
My daughter's favorite place to eat in Abilene. Fast service and great food. Love the koi pond.
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Tadd W.

Yelp
I've always loved the place but honestly I miss the service I used to receive and see around me. This place is a classic place in Abilene if you ask me. But it seems like a lot of places have kinda fallen down a bit. The economy I'm sure has had a bit to do with it. Overall go check it out. I've been there probably 500 times in my life.
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Jeff S.

Yelp
Perfect! Aubree is the best server we have had anywhere in a long time. Great and inexpensive lunch! Love the general Tsu chicken, I ordered it mild. We will be back when we are in Abilene.

Elizabeth D.

Yelp
The pick up service man up front was extremely rude and had an unbelievable amount of attitude. The food is great but wish the service was 10x better
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Colin B.

Yelp
Haven't found a great Chinese place in Abilene, but this one is consistent and has the largest selection of food out of any Asian cuisine in town. Can't go wrong with the Lo Mien, but it's worth venturing into many areas on the menu to find a better meal than something so simple.

LaManza D.

Yelp
Best Chinese food I have had. Went as a guest of a business partner but can't wait to take my wife here
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Patti W.

Yelp
I ordered delivery through Favor. The delivery was great--no concerns there. I would rate Favor 5 star for their part of this transaction. The runner called me directly from the restaurant to tell me one of the items wasn't available, and did I want to substitute something else? I dropped the item and in about 20 minutes I had my order. They even helped me rectify my billing when the unavailable item wasn't removed from my ticket, and as an additional courtesy extended me a delivery credit (even though there was no problem with the delivery in my opinion). Now about the food. Look, I have eaten many times at Szechuan. It is supposed to be the best in town. But I think they have been resting on their laurels for a while now. I ordered my favorite Chinese comfort food order--Won Ton Soup, Shrimp Fried Rice, House Special Lo Mein. These are staples that should be warm and tasty coming from any Chinese kitchen. Won Ton Soup: Broth is nice, but the won tons were mushy in the worst way. Barely edible. The crispy noodle packet rescued the day as it spilled forth noodle after delightfully crispy noodle. Not too greasy, not too salty. Shrimp Fried Rice: Had those perfectly square cut up carrots and the little super green peas that tells me some part of this dish came pre-prepared. Not fresh. The shrimps were way below par--decent bite size but mushy and fishy. My dogs liked them! But then again, they like everything. House Special Lo Mein: Not a damn thing special about this one. In fact, I could cook my own noodles at home better (and have in the past). Super big chunks of green onion, which I find unappealing (although, to be fair, maybe someone else doesn't). Not much in the way of the meat chunks, and the shrimps here were the same mushy barely edible ones in the fried rice. The bean sprouts were fresh and crisp (the only plus here). But let's talk about how much OIL was used to cook this dish. Well, let's not because it is most unappetizing. For the entire order, the only seasoning I could detect was an overwhelming use of garlic. No chiles. No ginger. No sesame oil. I admit it was a Monday night, which most reputable restaurants aren't even operating on Monday. But they chose to open the doors, and they should have produced the kind of food they brag about in their menu and on the walls of the restaurant. All the awards their chef has gotten, who loves their food as best in the region. Any restaurant can have an off night. But I've experienced a decline in quality each time I order. Next time I get a hankering for Chinese, I probably won't satisfy my craving at Szechuan.
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Missy B.

Yelp
This restaurant isn't buffet style. Some meals have the option of spice heat//none -to- hot. Customer service has always been good here - 4 stars Food - is large portions for both lunch and dinner. The Hot and Sour soup is delicious and the sweet and sour sauce isn't diluted like many other Chinese 'Buffet Style' Restaurants that I've eaten at. - 5 stars Price - very good price for the portions - 5 stars

Todd B.

Yelp
The atmosphere was nice. I have eaten here in the past, but it was a couple of years ago. The food this time was not as good. The egg role was soggy in the middle, very over cooked, sweet and sour soup was decent. Kung Pao shrimp was marginal. I ordered it very spicy and it arrived not spicy at all and very sweet. The waitress was nice.
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Joel P.

Yelp
Don't be fooled by the fancy Chinese-themed architecture & slew of "top" restaurant awards by the front door. This place is a step up from Panda Express, serving Americanized Chinese cuisine. Customers seeking a more authentic taste should look elsewhere.

Paul W.

Yelp
Consistently high quality food. Portions are generous and there are almost too many options to choose from.
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Jon S.

Yelp
We've been searching for an amazing Chinese food place here in Abilene. Until now I was under the impression that there just wasn't an "amazing" place, a few good, but no amazing. Until now. Wow was this place everything I hoped for. Amazing egg rolls, tasty fried wantons. The general hsu chicken is fantastic, the sesame chicken was great as well. The Mongolian beef was everything I was hoping for. The service was great, friendly waitstaff and attentive to drinks and needs. I highly highly recommend this place if you are looking for amazing Chinese food!

Larry C.

Yelp
Service is just so so. Food is good but overpriced! Poured iced tea on my mom and made no effort to make anything right!
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Michael M.

Yelp
Good food and polite service in a very nice atmosphere. The portions were a good size and the dinners come with soup and two potstickers. We enjoyed the Szechuan beef and the black pepper beef, hot and sour and egg drop soup were thick and flavorful. A pleasant experience, and a nice surprise.
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Linda V.

Yelp
Great food. Always fresh with a beautiful presentation. Atmosphere is nice and their staff is friendly. Great customer service. I love their beautiful pond and goldfish and the restaurant is beautiful and classy.
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Tracey L.

Yelp
So much food for thr price. Well seasoned and flavorful with a very attentive staff. I love this place. ​

Haley G.

Yelp
Always good! Had the black pepper beef with white rice . Always amazing! Service was excellent. We have a one year old and they got us in and out quick which we appreciated.

A S.

Yelp
My fried rice was under cooked and flavorless. My won ton soup was luke warm and also flavorless. My spring roll was luke warm and mushy on the inside and flavorless. My vegetables in white sauce was scalding hot in some ares and luke warm in others, and flavorless. 2 hours after my meal I developed severe stomach cramps, which I still have as of this morning, along with chills. Anyway, I will never return to this restaurant.

Rhonda G.

Yelp
We ordered the combination fried rice and Mongolian beef. The rice had a few pieces of chicken and some small pieces of chopped shrimp and if you can believe it the Mongolian beef had maybe 4 pieces of meat. I will never go back!
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Sharon W.

Yelp
My family has been eating here for more than 20 years and today! The waitress followed me outside and asked if our service was good. I said yes ma'am and then she said 'Why didn't you tip me 18% then.?' I mean really. I gave her 12%. We all work hard for our money and that was the first time I have eaten there in a while because of the increase in prices. I know they have to Increase the price, but it doesn't mean I can afford to go. I just wish people had a little more compassion and be a lot less rude.
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Richard H.

Yelp
Great freshly cooked, no buffet. Service was good. Timely in getting food to the table Hunan chicken I ordered spicy( I was sweating down the back of my neck). Better than buffet!!!
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Deanna M.

Yelp
They have the best Wonton Soup I have gone most year for my birthday but have gotten to go since the start of Covid and it is one of the places I look most forward to going to eat at
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Sarah J.

Yelp
Has grown into one of my favorite Chinese takeout local spots, all the awards are well-deserved! We especially love the koi pond by the entrance.

Ronald S.

Yelp
Soup is excellent service is great but the best part is the amount of food you get for your money Every item I have ordered is wonderful prepared and really good

Tim W.

Yelp
Place sure has gone down hill. Laminate on the tables pealing and chunks missing. Ordered shrimp and it came out deep fried and frozen, scallops in seafood dish cold ? All five main dishes lacked something. Used to be my go to for some good eats , damm shame
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Rie H.

Yelp
The best chinese food you will find in Abilene or anywhere for that matter. The service, atmosphere, quality of food and flavor is perfect. Always fresh ingredients that isn't overcooked. Non-greasy and very light. A++
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Donna B.

Yelp
I'm all for supporting local restaurants and it had been awhile since I ate here, we ordered today and yikes was it bad. Pot stickers for appetizers was the only "ok" part of the meal. Egg rolls were soggy and tasted like the ingredients were days old. I ordered beef and broccoli and I think I picked out about 5 pieces of meat from about 2 pounds of broccoli and water chestnut. I had to add my own seasoning because I couldn't taste any kind of spices. I looked for soy sauce in the bag and there was none. My husband ordered Mongolian beef and he had the same issue as me. Tons of rice and tons of veggies and hardly any meat and poorly seasoned, old ingredients. We spent roughly 50$ for a Friday night meal and it was just a huge disappointment. I regret not taking pictures but I don't usually leave bad reviews.

Rachel W.

Yelp
One of my family and coworkers favorite places in Abilene. Awesome food, a hidden gem for west Texas.

Eric H.

Yelp
Little expensive for what you get and the duck was BLAND even with the sauce. Service was good. Was a little dark but was clean.

Ashlyn W.

Yelp
Great food! I personally recommend the sesame chicken. The wonton soup is my all time fav wonton soup!
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Karol M.

Yelp
I've learned over the years when visiting Abilene not to expect much from the restaurants, mainly because I don't eat beef, BBQ, or fried chicken. And frankly, I'm getting tired of pizza and variations on cheese enchiladas, and iceberg lettuce and a mushy tomato with croutons does not count as a salad. So when someone suggested Chinese, I was expecting a semi-greasy buffet or maybe something along the lines of the speedy Panda place. Safe to say, Szechuan's ambience and menu exceeded my expectations by a long shot. Who knew there were restaurants like this in Abilene? The new building itself is inviting, with the perfectly manicured grounds and entrance walkway that leads over a peacefully babbling creek. The night we visited, it was 27 degrees outside and the place was fairly empty. We were seated quickly and waited on by two friendly, competent servers (one in training). The seating arrangement is pleasant and fairly private. Why get it to go when you can eat in such a nice atmosphere? The multi-page menu is nicely organized by proteins, and I quickly found an entire section with vegetarian options. I noticed that some of them asked you to specify if you'd prefer it meatless, so rest assured you're still in Cattle Country. But the vegetarian options are legit. Woo hoo! When in Abilene, you can say that in a nice restaurant and people don't think you're strange. I ordered a vegetable medley, which was a crisp and fresh combination of Chinese and American vegetables and mushrooms, served in white sauce with steamed rice. The rice is the perfect sticky consistency for chopsticks (fried is the only other option, no brown rice, sadly). But if you want chopsticks, you'll need to ask. They are the rounded bamboo variety pre-packaged in paper, so perhaps they don't get a lot of requests. The rest of our party had a variety of dishes: chicken lo mein, mu shu pork with vegetables, and kung pao chicken. All were tasty, fresh, thoughtfully prepared, and beautifully plated and served. We ordered hot green tea to drink, but they have the full array of sodas as well. So if you're traveling through or just have a hankerin' to try some good Chinese food while in Abilene, this is the place. Makes me want to rub a Buddha belly.
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Greg P.

Yelp
Sadly not the place it once was, the food is mediocre now, and the building is so dirty and run down. Gave it another shot today, and sadly the downward spiral continues. What happened here? It was once so good. The food was awful. 1 Star for ok service, but sadly, that was the last chance.