Old Szechuan Chinese Restaurant

Add: 10703 103 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 2V7

The restaurant types: Dine in Take out

Introduction of the restaurant:

We loved the food! We had the kung bao chicken (which was extremely flavourful and spicy), the mapo tofu (spicy and delicious), pork belly appetizer (wow - super garlicy and good) and the two noodle dishes (delicious)! We don't know anywhere else in the city to get Dan-Dan noodles like that! We can't wait to go back again.
The bad - the service was awful. Was it because we are white? We made reservations, were extremely friendly, smily and polite to the server, but we were treated like degenerates. She never came to our table. She only brought us two glasses (there were four of us). I had to go up to her 3 times to refill our water jug, our rice container, and our teapot. I was kind to her and each time she would grunt, frown and walk away. When an asian patron entered she greeted him with some conversation and huge smiles!
We even ended up tipping at the end (only 10%) and after we left I kicked myself for that... we barely got ANY service at all - why did we tip?
Regardless of the service the food more than speaks for itself so we shall be back - very soon!!!

My dad comes from Szechuan so we stop by here whenever they visit Edmonton.
The food is authentic and designed for you to enjoy a long family meal, not the quick fried take out served in many other Chinese places. So instead of whining the way many reviewers have, understand that real Szechuan food takes time to prepare.
Note the spiciness varies. When I go there with non-Asian friends the food is lightly spiced. When my family goes and orders in Chinese we get tear-jerking, spicy and numbing Szechuan cuisine. So if you can't handle spicy food or want a real challenge to your taste buds, just ask.

We eat at this restaurant 3-4 times a year. My wife is from China and really enjoys the traditional dishes. The best way to come to this restaurant is with a group of friends so the wait time doesn't seem as long. My favorite dish here is actually not spicy. I find the Ginger Beef to be the best In the city and all friends I know want to come back for this dish. This is a small Mom and Pop restaurant which explains the lack of fancy and the slowness. Once you get past that the food is worth it.

I've come here many times with friends, and each time have left satisfied. The only one complaint about this place is that it is quite slow, so don't come here expecting to leave anytime soon. But, the food is definetly worth the wait. In general, the food here is spicy, with the Szechaun peppercorns as the primary source of flavor in all the dishes. The fish is kept live, and killed upon order meaning very excellent flavor and tenderness of the meat. If you wish to come here, do be brave and order the spicy dishes and do your best at handling the heat. Steer clear of dishes in your comfort zone and be bold!
tl;dr: Amazing place for spicy dishes, with fresh ingredients and excellent spices. Long wait time.

For authentic Szechuan and Hunan cuisine, this restaurant is without equal. The portions are generous, the restaurant is full of Mandarin Chinese diners, the menu endlessly varied, the staff warm, friendly and willing to explain the dishes - and warn the unwary. The dishes range from completely mild to amazingly spicy - there is a pepper count on the menu to warn about spicy dishes. If you love truly hot food try a few of the rare dishes with seven peppers. If there was one complaint it was that the building is past it's prime.
We love the fried green beans (not on the menu - just ask) - a guilty pleasure, fried and salty (and as sinful) as french fries. The Dan-Dan noodle (#357 - home made noodles in a spicy, warm Szechuan broth), Yam Noodle (#17 - cold yam noodles with sliced fresh vegetables) and Cold Szechuan Noodle (cold noodles in a spicy szechuan broth). Other dishes we love include the Sweet and Sour Fish with Pine Nuts (#106 - deep fried fish with sweet sauce and pine nuts), Cashew Chicken (loads of mildly spiced chicken with generous amounts of cashews), Pond Style Tofu, Chicken and Shrimp (#193) and Crab with Cashew nuts served with ginger and onions - none of them spicy. A little spicier was a scallops dish (#152 - large scallops in a mildly spicy sauce). Very spicy dishes include the Sliced Beef (slices of beef in a soup-style sauce spiced with various chiles including Szechuan peppers - which partially numb the palate) and Chicken in Hot Sauce (a similar type sauce to the beef?) and a spicy pork dish (#267 - shredded dry cooked pork cooked in a spicy Hunan style) which are unlike anything you will find in Edmonton. Just make sure you eat the spiciest dishes last.
The mother and daughter team that serve tables are backed by the father who leads the kitchen. The menu is constantly updated with the latest food trends straight from China.
If you ask for recommendations make sure to explain how adventurous you want to be - because this restaurant is a journey into the unknown. After a year we're still finding new and wonderful things to enjoy every time we go.
There is a menu available on-line but if there is an English version I can't find it.