Old Szechuan Chinese Restaurant
10016 82 Ave NW, Edmonton
(780) 428-5468
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This restaurant relocated from Chinatown to White Ave around 10 years ago, making it a long-standing establishment with a mix of good and not-so-good secret recipes. I've visited both locations, and while some dishes on the menu are excellent, others are just okay or even a bit disappointing. To fully appreciate their offerings, you need to enjoy authentic Szechuan flavors, which may not be for everyone. Personally, I had a pleasant experience, and the lady owner was friendly and welcoming.
However, their prices are higher compared to other similar Chinese restaurants, and the portions are smaller, which makes it feel overpriced. For what I paid, I expected better quality and larger portions, which is why I’m giving them a 4-star rating. Another drawback was the slow service—we waited a long time for our dishes, despite being the only customers in the restaurant from 4:40 p.m. to 6:20 p.m.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Rude service
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Found hair in my dish and owner simply said “oh got hair? Let me cook another one for u”, without a single apology or sorry. Service very bad and attitude sucks. Should avoid this place at all costs.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Found hair in my dish and the server did not even apologize. The owner THREW the receipt to us after we checked out. Service is very slow as well. Waited 40 minutes for 2 dish.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
I have been there for many years. I like the food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nothing but trash.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Authentic Chinese food not Americanized, very friendly staff, no complaints! Best items on menu for me is the chili dumplings I prefer it over the chili wonton appetizers, the spicy fish (the one with red pepper flakes) very spicy and can feed 2 people!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
OH MY GOODNESS. I almost hate to post a review because I want to keep this place all to myself. The food was so good. I have been craving Mapo Tofu for a while. Honestly, I am always craving it. I was not disappointed; it was terrific. We had various things, including their cucumber salad, yam noodles and wonton in chilli oil, and we thought there would be leftovers. There was not. If I thought I could have licked the plates and got away with it, I would have. This is absolutely our favourite place, and I can not wait to go back. What a wonderful meal and a great place to eat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really good food - one of the best fish dishes I’ve had. Highly recommend this place.
This place was a journey. I had chosen them for some DanDan noodles I had been craving for weeks. The atmosphere could be considered a little “tacky” but I choose to call it “authentic”. The staff seemed surprised to get a late night table and one could argue seemed dubious in my ability to effectively use chopsticks, or handle any spice. When she laughed at my order and told me “it is very spicy, your lips will go numb” and I nodded acceptingly, she seemed unsure. However when the noodles came and I gobbled them up she was delighted I had enjoyed them. After clearing up the bill, she also sent me away with a gifted ice cream bar that put a huge smile on my face.Definitely recommend.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Noodles
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10/10 love this place. The food is so good and the auntie serving was
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is the to-go place for me when I crave something spicy.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Simply put - If you like authentic Chinese food with spice, you will absolutely love this restaurant! Don't fool by the look of the restaurant. The food is so good. Two thumbs up!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lao Sichuan flavor is definitely Edmonton’s eternal god YYDS.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is AMAZING! I’ve travelled through China and I have to say this food is bang on to what you will get there. Very authentic. We loved every dish. I can’t believe I just discovered this place. I must say it is hands down my new favourite restaurant in Edmonton.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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