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Overall Total Score
4.1 out of 5
Impressive | 738 reviews

What Don C likes about Szechuan Restaurant:
Some of the best food I've had. Definitely the best Garlic Pork!! Delivery took a bit but worth it. I'm from out of town so it's always tough to make a choice on where to eat and this place didn't disappoint View all feedback. What Pankrác Poláková doesn't like about Szechuan Restaurant:
I've been a huge fan of Szechuan for at least 25 years, and always have excellent meals. But tonight, I was really disappointed, for the very first time. The rice seemed flimsy, for lack of a better word, and the 8 Treasure Chicken had way...too much chopped celery filler and wasn't as spicy. The spicy ginger chicken was tasty, but quite a bit different from the usual fare. New owners? New chef? I hope this was just... View all feedback.

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3.4 ★ from 23 reviews
Jane
18.01.2018 - 18:24

Highly recommend, the standard of cooking is technically excellent. Servings are generous and pricing is very reasonable. Wine list is small but great value for...

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Domenick
18.01.2018 - 18:24

Awful service, mean to customers. Tried to order take out, don't accept debit and disregarded my questions as "stupid".

Lucy
18.01.2018 - 18:24

This small intimate restaurant has the best food ever.We always get the eight treasure chicken,Szechuan chow mien and ginger pork.Great service and Diana,the wa...

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Isac
18.01.2018 - 18:24

Szechuan Restaurant is very average store. Nothing too special, and price too expensive for that. I don't recommend it.

Jaycee
18.01.2018 - 18:24

I used to eat at this restaurant all the time with my family before moving away from Victoria, so it has a special place in my heart. The food is as tasty as I...

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Despite once being a favourite for many, recent reviews have expressed disappointment with the changes in ownership and quality of food at this Szechuan restaurant. Diners have noted a lack of authenticity, bland flavors, and overcooked dishes. Some have even gone as far as to say they would not return or recommend the restaurant. However, there are still positive reviews praising specific dishes such as the Garlic Pork and Laziji. While there have been mixed opinions on certain menu items, portion sizes, value, and friendly service have been highlighted as positives. Overall, it seems the restaurant may not be what it once was, with changing ownership and inconsistent quality contributing to a decline in overall satisfaction among customers.

Aggregated
5.0 ★ from 10 reviews
PARK
17.07.2023 - 18:23

The portions are good here. Delicious, friendly, clean We will visit again! Thank you

Pete
17.07.2023 - 18:23

Great experience. Played it pretty safe and got the spicy ginger beef, combo veggies, and chicken chow mein. First, portion sizes were loaded. Great value. Qual...

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Ron
17.07.2023 - 18:23

This is the best Chinese restaurant in downtown Victoria. I ordered the beef brisket combo with fried rice for lunch. The beef just melted in my mouth. I would...

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Hua
17.07.2023 - 18:23

The duck was good just don't order the moo shu. The briased brisket was very good. The tian tian noodles were very overcooked, maybe it was carry over heat duri...

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Don
17.07.2023 - 18:23

Some of the best food I've had. Definitely the best Garlic Pork!! Delivery took a bit but worth it. I'm from out of town so it's always tough to make a choice o...

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Int Restaurants
4.0 ★ from 385 reviews
Henry
14.01.2024 - 17:40

The food is surprisingly good. We don’t have many good Chinese restaurants on the island but I would say this one has passed my expectations. Not to mention, th...

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Ch3t
14.01.2024 - 17:40

Friendly staff, welcoming esthetics and mouth watering traditional food. I had a traditional rice dish called Claypot Rice or 煲仔饭. Best on the island! 10/10...

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Rick
14.01.2024 - 17:40

I only ordered one dish, but it was ready right on time. The dish, laziji, was the best one I've had yet, from any restaurant, anywhere. The chicken is coated i...

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Red
14.01.2024 - 17:40

Best food I have had all year. We all loved it so tasty and yum. I will be back so happy they are so close to me. Best in town 5 stars.

Danielle
14.01.2024 - 17:40

Order takeout from here at least once a month maybe more . It’s my favourite Chinese food currently I love the curry beef lemon tea!

Sirved
4.3 ★ from 15 reviews
Pete
20.01.2024 - 15:53

Great experience. Played it pretty safe and got the spicy ginger beef, combo veggies, and chicken chow mein. First, portion sizes were loaded. Great value. Qual...

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Richard
20.01.2024 - 15:53

Have been going to this place for 20-25 years, was always good up until about 2 years ago .. we thought they were just having some issues because of the pandemi...

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PARK
20.01.2024 - 15:53

The portions are good here. Delicious, friendly, clean ???????? We will visit again! Thank you??

Trust
20.01.2024 - 15:53

Ok so i been here a few times and can say every time was a totally different taste. One time it was too salty, another time it was not enough taste. The food is...

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Alicyn
20.01.2024 - 15:53

Great people and a great experience. My meal was delicious- I highly recommend the broccoli with fresh mushroom! Overall we ordered three meals and shared betwe...

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Facebook
4.1 ★ from 18 reviews
Google
4.1 ★ from 230 reviews
Tripadvisor
3.9 ★ from 57 reviews

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