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Szechwan

Chinese · Orinda

4.5 · 179 reviews Google
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About Szechwan

Szechwan is a restaurant located in Orinda, CA. Rated 4.5 out of 5 by guests. Known for: Fast service, Great tea selection. Popular for lunch, dinner, solo dining. The menu features coffee, comfort food, healthy options, quick bite, small plates. Offers dine-in, delivery, takeout. Casual, cozy, quie...

Szechwan is a restaurant located in Orinda, CA. Rated 4.5 out of 5 by guests. Known for: Fast service, Great tea selection. Popular for lunch, dinner, solo dining. The menu features coffee, comfort food, healthy options, quick bite, small plates. Offers dine-in, delivery, takeout. Casual, cozy, quiet atmosphere.

What Customers Say About Szechwan

Szechwan in Orinda is a local favorite known for delicious Szechuan and Mandarin cuisine, friendly service, and generous portions. Standout dishes include Hot & Sour soup, Walnut Prawns, and homemade pot stickers. Many reviewers mention returning multiple times.

Popular Dishes

Hot and Sour soup (6) Walnut prawns Sweet and sour pork Singapore noodles Mandarin beef Szechwan shrimp Kung Pao chicken pot stickers (3)

Best For

Families Locals Casual Quick Bite

Tip: Try the lunch specials for great low prices and fast service.

Features

🅿️ Parking 🚗 Delivery Accessible 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner 🥗 Vegetarian Coffee
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy 🤫 Quiet 👥 Groups

Frequently asked questions about Szechwan

Szechwan is located at 79 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563, Orinda.
Szechwan offers chinese cuisine.
Szechwan has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Szechwan offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway, delivery.
The most recommended dishes at Szechwan based on customer reviews are: Hot and Sour soup, Walnut prawns, Sweet and sour pork, Singapore noodles, Mandarin beef.
Szechwan is ideal for families, locals, casual dining, quick bites.
Szechwan in Orinda is a local favorite known for delicious Szechuan and Mandarin cuisine, friendly service, and generous portions. Standout dishes include Hot & Sour soup, Walnut Prawns, and homemade pot stickers. Many reviewers mention returning multiple times.
Try the lunch specials for great low prices and fast service.
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Szechwan Orinda Reviews

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Reviews (40)
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Dan Dimitriu

I went for lunch, the service was super fast, great atmosphere, the food very good and tasty!

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J CC

Wow, great little Chinese place in Orinda. Came by during lunch. The have a great lunch special menu. Great low prices. And decent location. I got a Mongolian chicken which was great! I was surprised. Good quality and taste. I definitely recommend. I visit many Chinese restaurants during my lunch’s as a field tech and this one is recommended!

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Nestor Gerales

From the home made pot stickers to the orange slices at the end of our meal, everything was amazing. The honey walnut prawns had the right amount of mayonnaise and it was not overly sweet. Perfect balance. We also order the BBQ Pork Chow fun with steamee broccoli, salt and pepper prawns, and tomato prawns. They were all so delicious. The food was not oily at all. This is my go to place when I'm in the area.

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david perez

My girlfriend showed me this Gem of a restaurant years ago. Her family has eaten here since old ownership. Well I'm happy that not much has changed food wise. They are still making delicious food and offering amazing service. I love this place and everyone is so friendly.

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Grace Lin

The sour shrimp & Mongolian beef were s9 nice. Also the Hong Hong fried noodles is a special kind of experience

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JDUB

Finally had a chance to stop in this place. I used to come here a lot. Top 5 places for hot and sour around. But since the plandemic this place was closed for a while and I wasn't really in Orinda a lot. I'm glad to say nothing has changed except the prices which is understandable. Hopefully still the same family owns it. Top notch lunch experience!!!

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Tara L

Fast and delicious! The Hot and Sour Soup is amazing! Went here again and as always, fast and delicious! Had the sweet n sour shrimp.

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Allie Metcalf

Excellent food, surprisingly good. Will be back. Sweet and sour was outstanding. And a cute little dessert included.

Dan Dimitriu
Dan Dimitriu

I went for lunch, the service was super fast, great atmosphere, the food very good and tasty!

J CC
J CC

Wow, great little Chinese place in Orinda. Came by during lunch. The have a great lunch special menu. Great low prices. And decent location. I got a Mongolian chicken which was great! I was surprised. Good quality and taste. I definitely recommend. I visit many Chinese restaurants during my lunch’s as a field tech and this one is recommended!

Nestor Gerales
Nestor Gerales

From the home made pot stickers to the orange slices at the end of our meal, everything was amazing. The honey walnut prawns had the right amount of mayonnaise and it was not overly sweet. Perfect balance. We also order the BBQ Pork Chow fun with steamee broccoli, salt and pepper prawns, and tomato prawns. They were all so delicious. The food was not oily at all. This is my go to place when I'm in the area.

david perez
david perez

My girlfriend showed me this Gem of a restaurant years ago. Her family has eaten here since old ownership. Well I'm happy that not much has changed food wise. They are still making delicious food and offering amazing service. I love this place and everyone is so friendly.

Grace Lin
Grace Lin

The sour shrimp & Mongolian beef were s9 nice. Also the Hong Hong fried noodles is a special kind of experience

JDUB
JDUB

Finally had a chance to stop in this place. I used to come here a lot. Top 5 places for hot and sour around. But since the plandemic this place was closed for a while and I wasn't really in Orinda a lot. I'm glad to say nothing has changed except the prices which is understandable. Hopefully still the same family owns it. Top notch lunch experience!!!

Tara L
Tara L

Fast and delicious! The Hot and Sour Soup is amazing! Went here again and as always, fast and delicious! Had the sweet n sour shrimp.

Allie Metcalf
Allie Metcalf

Excellent food, surprisingly good. Will be back. Sweet and sour was outstanding. And a cute little dessert included.

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David Kielsmeier

Probably the best Kung Pao chicken I’ve ever had. I’m not sure I’ve ever left a restaurant reviewing Google, but wanted to share because I thought it was so good.

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Luis Aguilar

The food was great. I ordered the szechwan shrimp. It was so tasty and really filling. Portions were enough at good prices. Great atmosphere and nice hometown setting. The service was non-intrusive but they always knew when I would need something like a water refill. I will definitely come back when in the area.

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Denmark Gatewood

The food here is great. I had a salad, Mandarin beef and fried rice. The rice was perfect. The beef wasnt too spicy and was sweet. The salad was perfect. I will say this dish really hit my sweet tooth which made my day. They gave complementary won tons which blew my mind. I had to order some to go. I'd never had any before. Definitely will visit again.

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Blair Bishop

My favorite mandarin food in the east bay! Very dedicated to Orinda with a loyal following! Best Hot and Sour soup I have ever had! House made pot stickers are epic! Salute to the family at Szechwan well done. Blair Bishop

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Our Sons

Searched for a Chinese place with really good reviews on Hot & Sour soup, Great when it super cold out or when I am not feeling well, I ordered this and the Singapore noodles, which I don't find in every restaurant. I have to say this place was spot on, down to the shrimp in the soup! Usually only chicken and tofu so was quite surprised!! Will definitely give it another go in .near future.

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Beve H

Excellent place for Szechuan or Mandarin Chinese food. My favorite is the Walnut prawns with the creamy sauce, sweet and sour pork, and delicious soups. They have a very friendly staff and they check with you to see if you need anything. There is street parking or parking behind the building. It is clean and nicely decorated. Don't pass this place up. The food is tasty and reasonably priced.

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Alam Hasson

Hands down best service and delicious food. The sizzling rice soup is such a delight, comforting soup on any day. Must try there Mongolian beef extra spicy and the crispy ginger honey chicken! Thank you scechwan house❤️

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Houman Meshkin

We’ve been to Szechuan restaurant several times, both dine in and take out. The food is always great and the staff is very friendly. Last night’s meal was particularly good. We ordered a couple of new dishes which were yesterday‘s specials. One had eggplant and chicken and the other was some fish dish. We had it as take out for a dozen guests at home. All of our guests were complimenting the food and asking where we got it from. Thank you Szechwan Restaurant.

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Diana Luz Sandoval

The food is the best is my favorite, lots of locals. Service is superb. .

Diana Luz Sandoval
Diana Luz Sandoval

The food is the best is my favorite, lots of locals. Service is superb. .

Houman Meshkin
Houman Meshkin

We’ve been to Szechuan restaurant several times, both dine in and take out. The food is always great and the staff is very friendly. Last night’s meal was particularly good. We ordered a couple of new dishes which were yesterday‘s specials. One had eggplant and chicken and the other was some fish dish. We had it as take out for a dozen guests at home. All of our guests were complimenting the food and asking where we got it from. Thank you Szechwan Restaurant.

David Kielsmeier
David Kielsmeier

Probably the best Kung Pao chicken I’ve ever had. I’m not sure I’ve ever left a restaurant reviewing Google, but wanted to share because I thought it was so good.

Joanne Carusi
Joanne Carusi

The food was delicious, especially the won ton soup! Service was amazing too! Wonderful little gem.

Luis Aguilar
Luis Aguilar

The food was great. I ordered the szechwan shrimp. It was so tasty and really filling. Portions were enough at good prices. Great atmosphere and nice hometown setting. The service was non-intrusive but they always knew when I would need something like a water refill. I will definitely come back when in the area.

Our Sons
Our Sons

Searched for a Chinese place with really good reviews on Hot & Sour soup, Great when it super cold out or when I am not feeling well, I ordered this and the Singapore noodles, which I don't find in every restaurant. I have to say this place was spot on, down to the shrimp in the soup! Usually only chicken and tofu so was quite surprised!! Will definitely give it another go in .near future.

Denmark Gatewood
Denmark Gatewood

The food here is great. I had a salad, Mandarin beef and fried rice. The rice was perfect. The beef wasnt too spicy and was sweet. The salad was perfect. I will say this dish really hit my sweet tooth which made my day. They gave complementary won tons which blew my mind. I had to order some to go. I'd never had any before. Definitely will visit again.

Blair Bishop
Blair Bishop

My favorite mandarin food in the east bay! Very dedicated to Orinda with a loyal following! Best Hot and Sour soup I have ever had! House made pot stickers are epic! Salute to the family at Szechwan well done. Blair Bishop

Beve H
Beve H

Excellent place for Szechuan or Mandarin Chinese food. My favorite is the Walnut prawns with the creamy sauce, sweet and sour pork, and delicious soups. They have a very friendly staff and they check with you to see if you need anything. There is street parking or parking behind the building. It is clean and nicely decorated. Don't pass this place up. The food is tasty and reasonably priced.

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Roy Aguilera

The ownership changed over but the food remains excellent. Always a friendly and clean place for a family meal. We start out with the pot stickers and sizzling soup. The Singapore noodle with shrimp, pork and steak in curry sauce is a must try.

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Erik H

Awesome food and service!

Roy Aguilera
Roy Aguilera

The ownership changed over but the food remains excellent. Always a friendly and clean place for a family meal. We start out with the pot stickers and sizzling soup. The Singapore noodle with shrimp, pork and steak in curry sauce is a must try.

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Alan Su

Good food and friendly service, generous portions and reasonable prices. Ordered Hot and Sour Soup & Wonton Soup, Beef Broccoli, Shrimp with Snow Peas, Mapao Tofu, Hong Kong pan fried noodles - all were tasty. Will definitely return!

Alan Su
Alan Su

Good food and friendly service, generous portions and reasonable prices. Ordered Hot and Sour Soup & Wonton Soup, Beef Broccoli, Shrimp with Snow Peas, Mapao Tofu, Hong Kong pan fried noodles - all were tasty. Will definitely return!

Katie N
Katie N

This restaurant has been one of my favorite Chinese restaurant for the past 20 years.. having been out of state for some months..I went back to order my favorite dish. "Szechwan shrimp".. it has a delicate thin batter and deep fried in a hot oil (peanut) which makes it a very fine palate treat..this time however my take out order came as "sweet and sour shrimp". It has a very thick heavy batter, deep fried in a less than desirable oil. When I confronted the order lady of my observation. She claimed that it was my order. Evidently both dishes are prepared and sold as one dish. When asked if it was the same ownerships she claimed that it was. The gentleman who previously took my order(probably the owner) was no longer there. Bad experience..bad food as well as being lied to

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79 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563

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Highly Rated
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🍽️ Lunch
🍾 Dinner
Coffee
🍰 Desserts
🥗 Vegetarian Options
🥡 Takeout
🚚 Delivery
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🚚 Delivery

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Verified by owner
🕐 Hours Today
11AM-3PM, 4-9PM
Rating
4.5/5
💬 Reviews
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💰 Price Level
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⏱️ Typical Visit
People typically spend 20 min to 1 hr here
📞 Phone
+1 925-254-2020
🌐 Website
szechwan79orinda.com
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