Little Szechuan

524 W University Dr, Tempe
(480) 966-7660

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Pasqualina Mebrahtu

Genuinely the worst Chinese food experience I’ve had in our area. We ordered $100 worth of food for take out. Our food was difficult to eat. I got the House Special chicken and it was so salty my tongue was tingling! I have health issues that require extra salt intake so I have a high salt tolerance, but that was TOO much. The dumpling skins were so thick and there was no filling. My kids got their chicken wings and they didn’t like it. Nothing tasted fresh, there were no veggies in the vegetable chow mein. None of us got more than 3-5 bites in before we tapped out and called the restaurant. My husband called first and she said that in 50 years they’d never had a complaint and if we wanted thinner dumplings we should order them but no refund. I called her and explained further but she kept reiterating that they’d never have issues like this like I’m trying to scam the business. I just wanted to eat! I had hungry kids who didn’t eat their dinner and I needed to dins another solution. Mind you, we were new customers who never ordered them before and their online ordering menu doesn’t specify if you want a thinner dumpling skin option and I double checked this before I wrote this post. She did give us our money back after we wrapped everything back up and returned it to them but honestly steer clear. I love supporting local businesses VS chains but I think this is one I’m gonna skip.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 2

Roger Varnes

A very good place for Chinese comfort food. They also have GF choices.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Joe Ivone

Food is always delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Anthony Athanasakis

I ordered take out twice in the last week. First I ordered pork fried rice which was very good. The rice was relatively fresh and they added egg and many ingredients. The pork were thin slices of postage stamp sized pieces which was a presentation I had not seen before. It was a very good meal.
Tonight, my second order was a different experience. I ordered the pork egg foo young dinner combo with fried rice, egg roll and crab puffs. The egg roll was fine and while I'm not a fan of the crab puffs I guess they were fine too. The main course pork egg foo young was incredibly disappointing. I was expecting one or two fluffy omlettes with bean sprouts, onions, pork and assorted veggies. Instead there was one tiny round egg thing (calling it an omlette would be way too generous) made with maybe 1/2 of a small egg. This thing was buried under what looked like an entire can of supermarket diced peas and carrots along side a good amount of shredded pork. On the side was enormous lo mein noodles and fried rice. I had been looking forward to tonight's meal so much I was unable to finish more than a few forks due to my extreme disappointment. Everything was very greasy with the oil filling the creases of the Styrofoam container.
If I eat here again it will be only for the fried rice.

Food: 2

Service: 4

Ryan Nee

Some of the best orange chicken and crab puffs. Great service and very sweet staff. The combos are amazing value. Highly recommend this place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Orange Chicken

Jen M

Greatest place. Been coming here 30 years. A+ love love love

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amber R

Ordered a pick up order and basically my entire order was incorrect. I ordered spicy edamame. I was given regular edamame. I ordered crab puffs and I was given fried shrimp. All of it was not even very warm so I feel like they were just giving me what was left over. would not order here ever again. The crispy teriyaki chicken was not crispy and had no flavor

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

naixi zhang

Little Szechuan is amazing! The food is fresh, flavorful, and full of real Sichuan taste. The dishes come out fast, the portions are generous, and everything we tried was delicious. Friendly staff and clean place. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Breon Daye

ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE CRAB RANGOON WITH OLD OIL AND I JUST BOUGHT THEM LITERALLY FIVE MINUTES AGO AT 3:05 PM AND I PICKED THEM UP THE DOORS LOCKED. YOU HAVE TO CALL THEM IN ORDER TO GET YOUR FOOD. THE FOOD CAME OUT. BE WARM LIKE THEY WERE MICROWAVED ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING. GOING TO GIVE THIS ORDER TO A HOMELESS PERSON BE BLESSED.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

bernice

Little Szechuan never disappoints! The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. I especially loved the steamed dumplings I ordered today — the skin was perfectly translucent, the filling juicy, and the whole basket came out piping hot. Absolutely delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jacksen Luna

They were absolutely amazing FOR A TAKEOUT ORDER! very nice woman!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Orange Chicken

Stella G

Little Szechuan is a gem! Their Mapo Tofu is absolutely incredible—perfectly spicy, numbing, and packed with flavor. I can't wait to come back and try more dishes. A must-visit for any Szechuan food lover!

Matt Hoffman

This is a wonderful little place. Interesting atmosphere, unique plants, friendly staff, and delicious combo fried rice!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Meghan Lingo

This has to be the absolute worst Chinese food I have ever had. Im seriously hoping I dont get food poisoning. Everything ended up in the trash.

Lucia Newton

I’ve been to Little Szechuan several times, and it never disappoints! The food is authentic, flavorful, and perfectly spicy — just the right balance of heat and taste. The mapo tofu and dry-fried green beans are incredible, and the portions are generous. The staff is friendly and attentive, and the service is quick even when it’s busy. The restaurant feels cozy and clean. Definitely one of the best Szechuan spots in town — highly recommend for anyone craving real Chinese flavors!

Food: 5

Service: 5

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