Szechwan

117 W Main St, St. Charles
(630) 513-1889

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Sizzling Steak on the Platter the Fire Was so Cool
Fried Rice with Chicken
Teriyaki Chicken Stick
Crispy Sesame Chicken
Hot \u0026 Sour Soup
Sweet & Sour Chicken
Shanghai Egg Rolls 2
Chicken Fried Rice
Hot & Sour Soup
Pork Fried Rice

Menu

Appetizers and Soups
Pot Stickers (Six Pieces)
Steamed or pan fried dumplings filled with ground pork and vegetables.
Butterfly Shrimp (Six Pieces)
Jumbo shrimp that are lightly battered then deep fried crispy.
Shanghai Egg Rolls (Two Pieces)
Deep fried rolls filled with shrimp and vegetables.
Crab Meat Wonton (Six Pieces)
Deep fried dumplings filled with crab meat and cream cheese.
Egg Drop Soup
Scrambled eggs swirled in chicken broth.
Hot and Sour Soup
Spicy soup with mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and bean curd in a rich egg flower broth.
Beef on a Stick (Four Pieces)
Beef strips marinated in a special blend of spices, satay sauce, and wine.
Assorted Appetizers (Two Pieces)
Egg roll, teriyaki chicken stick, beef on a stick, butterfly shrimp, and crab meat wonton.
Teriyaki Chicken Stick (Four Pieces)
Chicken strips marinated in a special blend of spices, satay sauce, and wine.
Chicken Sizzling Rice Soup
Golden rice cake sizzles in a rich broth with minced chicken and vegetables.
Shrimp Sizzling Rice Soup
Golden rice cake sizzles in a rich broth with diced shrimp and vegetables.

Favorties
Crispy Sesame Chicken
Crispy diced chicken stir fried in a tangy brown sauce sprinkled with sesame seeds.
Fried Rice
Your choice of 1 ingredient, green onions, scrambled eggs, and seasonings.
Lo Mein
Your choice of one ingredient from below, bean sprouts, Napa, yellow Spanish onions, and scallions. Ingredients are sauteed separately, then finally combined together then served over soft noodles.
Egg Foo Young
This dish is made by combining eggs with bean sprouts, scallions, and your choice of one ingredient, then poured into a skillet to form a small omelet that is fried until golden brown.
Orange Peel
Sauteed with hot peppers in an orange flavored sauce.
Vegetable Fried Rice
Your choice of 1 ingredient, green onions, scrambled eggs, and seasonings.
Vegetable Lo Mein
Your choice of one ingredient from below, bean sprouts, napa, yellow Spanish onions, and scallions. Ingredients are sauteed separately, then finally combined together then served over soft noodles.
Hunan
Fresh vegetables in a spicy sauce.
Mongolian
Sauteed with onions and mushrooms.
Kung Bao
Spicy hot sauce with peanuts, mushrooms, and red peppers.
Cashew
Sauteed with cashew nuts, Jicama, and zucchini.
Vegetable Mu Shu
Broccoli
Vegetable Egg Foo Young
This dish is made by combining eggs with bean sprouts, scallions,and your choice of one ingredient, then poured into a skillet to form a small omelet that is fried until golden brown.
Chop Suey
Your choice of one ingredient from below, napa, bean sprouts, yellow Spanish onion, and celery.
Mixed Vegetables
Choice of meat sauteed with fresh mixed vegetables.
Garlic Sauce
Sauteed with mixed vegetables and ginger garlic sauce.
Governors
Bell peppers, minced ginger, and garlic.
Mu Shu
Vegetable Chop Suey
Napa, bean sprouts, yellow Spanish onion, and celery. All cooked together and served over rice for chop suey style or over crunchy noodles for chow mein style.

Beef
Mongolian Beef
Tender sliced beef sauteed with green onions and mushrooms in a rich delicate brown sauce.
Hunan Beef
Tender sliced beef sauteed with baby corn, bell peppers, and water jicama in a spicy sauce.
Homestyle Beef
Shredded beef sauteed with celery and carrots.
Tomato Onion Beef
Tender sliced beef stir fried in a brown sauce with tomatoes and sliced onion.
Crispy Sesame Beef
Green Pepper Beef

Chicken
Crispy Sesame Chicken
Crispy diced chicken stir fried in a tangy brown sauce sprinkled with sesame seeds.
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Sauteed with green pepper, onion, pineapple sweet, and sour sauce.
Chicken Black Pepper
Sliced chicken sauteed with fresh onion and black pepper.
Empress Chicken
Chicken dipped in batter and lightly fried, then sauteed with vegetables in sweet sauce and glazed hot oil.
Lemon Chicken
Succulent pieces of chicken breast first deep fried, then in a lovely lemon flavored sauce.
Small
Meaty chunks of chicken sauteed with celery, carrots, and minced honey and garlic.

Seafood
Sweet and Sour Shrimp
Sauteed with green pepper, onion, pineapple sweet, and sour sauce.
Tropical Shrimp
Served with coconut and pineapple.
Shrimp and Lobster Sauce
Shrimp sauteed in a garlic and egg white sauce.
Sesame Shrimp

House Specialties
Kung Pao Chicken and Shrimp
Shrimp and chicken sauteed with peanuts, red peppers, and mushrooms.
Mongolian Triple
Tender sliced beef, chicken, and shrimp sauteed with green onions in a rich spicy delicate brown sauce.
Double Fried Noodles
Noodles fried on both sides to make a crispy base then covered with Shrimp, Scallops, Chicken, and Vegetables in a brown sauce.
Sweet and Sour Combo
Sauteed with green pepper, onion, pineapple sweet, and sour sauce.

Vegetarian
Mixed Vegetables
Stir fried mushrooms, seasoned vegetables, and pea pods.
Broccoli and Garlic Sauce
Fresh broccoli crowns, sliced mushrooms, and red peppers sauteed in a spicy ginger garlic sauce.
Sizzling Bean Curd
Fresh bean curd and vegetables sauteed in a garlic brown sauce served with hot plate.
Ma Po Bean Curd
A very spicy dish made with fresh bean curd and crushed red pepper.
Home Style Bean Curd
Fresh bean curd sauteed with black mushrooms in black bean sauce.
Szechwan String Beans
Fresh string beans sauteed with tiny dried shrimp and szechwan pickle.
Mu Shu Vegetables
Shredded vegetables and egg stir fried served wrapped in a Mandarin pancake with hoisin sauce.
Snow Peas
Sauteed fresh snow pea pods and jicama.

Classic Sides
Steamed Rice
Steamed white rice, brown rice is not available.
Beef on a Stick (Four Pieces)
Beef strips marinated in a special blend of spices, satay sauce, and wine.
Teriyaki Chicken Stick (Four Pieces)
Chicken strips marinated in a special blend of spices, satay sauce, and wine.
Chicken Sizzling Rice Soup
Golden rice cake sizzles in a rich broth with minced chicken and vegetables.
Shrimp Sizzling Rice Soup
Golden rice cake sizzles in a rich broth with diced shrimp and vegetables.

Drinks
Coke
Diet/Regular
Sprite

Sauces

House Made Hot Mustard
Half pint of our house made Hot Mustard Sauce
House Made Sweet and Sour
Half pint of our house made sweet and sour sauce
House Made Hot Chili Oil
Half pint of our house made hot chili oil

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Recent Reviews

I went here for the first time and absolutely loved the food! Agustin (Goody) was our server and he was so sweet! Also met the owner Nancy on our wait out and she was the kindest lady! Our starters were the crab ragoons and they were perfect! My friends and I shared the mangolian beef, green beans, and chicken fried rice. The portions and quality were great at a very reasonable price. I can’t believe I didn’t know this place existed, I’ll definitely be coming back! 10/10...
December 2025
I’ve followed Nancy since she ran a restaurant in Geneva called Absolutely Chinese, I believe. I like her and I like her food. For many years, my favorite meal in St Charles, was the wonderful lunch buffet, which, unfortunately, was a victim of covid.

For some reason, we just didn’t go. Not sure why. We decided to make it one of our Christmas spots this year. Everything was great - food and service. Our tastes in Chinese food is very simple. We had sweet...
December 2025
Flew in from TX and had dinner here with family. Nancy, the owner, treated us very well. Her hospitality was above and beyond!Everything was perfect! Food and drinks were tasty. We had a nice quiet dinner. Restaurant wasn't loud at all, very relaxing vibes. Will definitely be back the next time I'm in town. Please support small business if you get the chance to!
December 2025

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Szechwan

117 W Main St, St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 513-1889