Szechwan House
| Address: | 500 1st St, Benicia, CA 94510, USA |
| Phone: | +1 707-745-4743 |
| Site: | urbanspoon.com |
| Rating: | 4.2 |
| Working: | 11AM–9:30PM 11AM–9:30PM 11AM–9:30PM 11AM–9:30PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 12–9:30PM |
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Chris Conner
So I recently moved to benicia and the first thing I always look for is a good chinese restaurant. My favorite place is another szechwan restaurant in vallejo but it was closed for a while during remodeling so I decided to try this place out. Not bad. I ordered several things, but the one dish that stood out to me was the Hunan chicken. I always order the hunan chicken because it tends to be my favorite dish. Every restaurant has their slight variations on it but this one cooked it with whole fried chicken wings. This was a bit of a turn off for me since I am used to diced chicken, sometimes fried but mostly not. Despite this, the flavors were good. My girlfriend ordered the mandatory honey walnut prawns, which is what she judges a new restaurant by. They came out super hot and delicious but the batter was a little TOO thick for my taste and a little TOO much sauce on the shrimp... but again, good flavors. We also ordered the chow fun. I forget what type, but I think it was beef and my girlfriend specified she wanted it dry (aka not super saucy). This was also delicious and flavorful. the vegetables were still crispy and not overcooked and the meat wasnt overly chewy. the noodles had good flavor although they were a clumped together a little too much in my opinion. We had the hot and sour soup as well because other people said that it was the best in the area. someone else mentioned in their review here that it is the best also. It was not bad but I prefer my spot in vallejo. However, this soup falls in second place to every soup I have ever tasted... and I have had a lot of hot and sour soup in my time. The place where they shine the most is their lunch specials. I had no food for work one day so I ordered their pork in garlic sauce. For only 6.25 (as of early 2012) I got two fried wontons, a salad, choice of chow mein, fried rice or steamed rice and the pork in garlic sauce. i decided to go with the chow mein and I got so much chow mein I ate it for lunch and dinner. The meal was HUGE! all in all i would not mind going back. it could use a bit of a facelift on the inside as the decor is a little drab. The appetizers are 5-10 bucks, while soups are around 6. The meat dishes range from 8-10 and veggie dishes are 7. I havent tried the lunch buffet yet but that is next on my list of things to do.
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Matthew Sims
Its OK. Its not bad. Its not good. Its your typical American Chinese food that you can find in Anytown, USA. Theres nothing special about this place. If you like the typical Chinese food that you see everywhere, this will be it. I dont have a desire to revisit this if I can just get it anywhere else.
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Yolanda Wilson
My family has been coming to this wonderful little jewel in Benicia for years. They have great classic Chinese food and its always consistent and the family is very friendly. No matter how far I move to when Im close to Benicia I will always stop to eat at Szechwan house.
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A Private User
Ive never ordered off the menu, but I love love love love their lunch buffet. Its a small selection but all the very best stuff and its super tasty and super cheap! This is the best place to go for lunch in the area!
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Charli Jo Davis
The food was lovely but the waiter very obviously hated us. We went late in the evening so go earlier than 8 pm, even though they dont close until 10. We couldnt have gotten out of there fast enough.
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Rachel Brannon
Fresh tasty and filling. The wor won ton soup was awesome! The salt and pepper spare ribs were meaty and tasty. I recommend the pot stickers.
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Keith Gilchrist
The owner and her sons are wonderful. Good food, very accommodating. Never a wait. Warm, casual environment. Highly recommend.
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Izzymanjohn 300
It was ok when our food came they just throwed it on the table and said nothing not even cared to look at us
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Joey Vendetta
Always a great time here. Been coming here for 10+ years and remind me why I like this food. Its all good.
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David Burman
Food was okay and a little more pricy than expected. It was hot inside like it had no ac or it was not on.
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Todd Cook
Classic szechwan cuisine at reasonable prices. Great portion sizes and delicious flavors.
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John Schloer
Very good lunch buffet, you get a small salad and hot & sour soup, and tea with your meal!
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Martin Lara
Best Chinese in the area. And you will not find a better lunch buffet around. Nuff sed.
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P Carrubba
My dads favorite resturant. Food not so good anymore. Staff was RUDE! Not going back!!
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Joe Ellett
Good lunch buffet. Dishes frequently refilled, so all selections freshly cooked
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J Privacy
Ate out on the sidewalk tables with a friend. Good food and service.
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Jim Noonan
Sparse on decor, they make up in flavor. Good food, pleasant staff.
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Ang Wouden
Just moved here, just found our favorite spot for sweet n sour!!!!
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Joe Prow
Best Chinese food around and very good service.
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Janies Dunbar
Ok, but not my cup of tea place for dinning.
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Alex Albrecht
The lunch buffet is cheap and delicious.
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Matt Hart
Good food and a decent atmosphere
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Lance Dorman
Good food, great service
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Melvin Smith
Love it, great service!
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Raymond Gipson
Service is not great
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Mark Bagley
Food wasnt so great
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Victor R
Awesome food
