Szechuan Chef

This place used to be a lot better, but since they moved - or perhaps due to the virus - it's gone downhill.

We got string bean chicken, and while the flavor was good, there wasn't much sauce so it was dry, and the string beans were a bit wilted. The Szechuan spare ribs (pictured) were 80% peppers, 15% bone and 5% meat (which was dry, tough and not particularly flavourful). They were even pretty mean with the boiled rice (enough for 2 but not enough to go with leftovers). $28 for 2 meals isn't exactly cheap either.

Some of the best Chinese food in Portland. Only thing I have to add is that it seems a lot of folks said the spicy items weren’t that spicy: I have a pretty high tolerance for spice, and the Szechuan shrimp is def at the upper end of my spice preference (but sooo good). Give it a go!

Very good. I eat here mostly for lunch. Food always comes out well prepared and piping hot. I've noticed some inconsistencies, especially with soups. Wait time is good for lunch but can be a bit long. I'm a fan of the mapo tofu and spicy eggplant.

Very very good. The eggplant I had was well-made. There’s a strong five spice with a significant part being Szechuan pepper, so be prepared for that. It’s not unexpectedly hot, but there is that... numbing taste. I like it but some don’t! Otherwise, great food at a reasonable price in a clean place.

Great Chinese Food. I had the fish in black bean sauce. It's one of my favorite dishes that I always use as a benchmark. They nailed it! Accompanied only with their delectable house fried rice. Both dishes hit the spot. Im excited to return to try their crispy noodles or roast duck.