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Welcome to Szechuan First Restaurant

Szechuan First Restaurant in Kent, WA, is a casual dining spot offering authentic Szechuan cuisine. With a variety of vegan and vegetarian options, this restaurant caters to all preferences. Customers rave about the flavorful dishes, such as the spicy fish in broth and cumin lamb. Despite the modest ambiance, the fast and friendly service makes dining here a pleasant experience. The menu features classic Szechuan dishes like MaPo Tofu and TwiceCooked Pork, all at affordable prices. Whether you're craving a numbing sensation or bold flavors, Szechuan First Restaurant is a must-visit for a satisfying meal.

Szechuan First Restaurant: Reviews & Ratings

Desirea N.
Desirea N.

So good! Probably my favorite Szechuan restaurant in the greater area. Staff are friendly and service is quick. Tried the spicy fish in broth, spicy chicken, and eggplant. Fantastic!

Megan L.
Megan L.

Overall, pretty decent Szechuan for the Seattle area. I tend to go for a weekday lunch special with hot and sour soup, fried rice, and a rotation of Szechuan spicy fried tofu, fish, or eggplant. Come with a dining partner so you can each get one and then share. The ambiance is nothing special and the toilet is the kind that is never actually clean even after being cleaned, but it is worth it.

Vanessa S.
Vanessa S.

Food 10/10!!! Hit the Szechuan numbing spot. Service was fast and friendly! Only thing was ambiance, not a cute date night spot but a place you go to for the food. Will be back!!

Davis W.
Davis W.

Really nice hole in the wall. Not a super nice interior, but damn they serve good food. We got a cumin lamb and a pickled vegetable and fish soup. The cumin lamb was really tender and the onions were nicely fried while maintaining their crisp. It was also affordable. The soup was really hearty and hit the spot. It wasn't too sour and is probably a good gateway to one of their fish hotpots, which is something I'd come back to try. You order using a QR code website here and the food comes pretty fast. Service was good and they seemed to genuinely want to know if their food was good.

Erica C.
Erica C.

We've tried many Chinese restaurants and dishes at teriyaki restaurants and found that this style Chinese food is the one we've been looking for. It's also one of the better Chinese restaurants I've had in the area. Their dishes are very flavorful and spicy. The servings are good and match up with the prices. They're average compared to restaurants in the area. Our favorites are the chow mein and orange chicken. Oh! And the spicy cucumber. So good! Restaurant is filled with booth and gorgeous decor. Service was quick and they do get busy on the weekends. Have a good size parking lot

Pat F.
Pat F.

Things are getting better here for me. Stopping by more often for lunch when in the area. I'd try it for dinner sometime with family but we don't live nearby. This time I ordered hot and sour soup with black pepper beef and fried rice. The soup is excellent with just the right balance of vinegar and white pepper and lots of goodies. I imagine the large entree size of this soup would have more meat?? The pepper beef was good albeit slightly oily. Good flavor and lots of bell peppers and onions. The rice is really just an average soy sauce rice. Service is pretty quick and seems very popular with Asian diners.

Maggie L.
Maggie L.

First time dining in. Portion is very generous, price is reasonable, most dishes are delicious. The menu is extensive, so it may take you a while to decide on what to order. We ordered: +Orange chicken (4.5/5 stars) - got this for the little one, and he loved it. We loved it too. Chicken breast were sliced thin and deep fried, then covered in a sweet and orangey sauce. There are actually pieces of mandarin peel mixed in with the chicken! +Picked Fish and Lamb (3.5/5 stars) - the dish came in a huge pot. There big pieces of fish fillet, not too many pieces of lamb, pickled green, snap peas, mushroom, all in a spicy (white pepper) soup. +Spicy Tofu with Beef (4/5) - I love the combo of soft tofu with meat. The portion is generous, and it's spicy and flavorful. -Eggplant in Spicy Garlic Sauce (3/5) - Again, huge portion for the price. However, it's overly sweet for my lighting. The soy sauce version may be better.

Darrion H.
Darrion H.

I had zero complaints about my food. My experience wasn't extravagant, but it was worth every penny and tasted so delicious. Yes it's in an odd location with misleading labeling on the front, but let the food and price do all the talking. The service won't let you down. And there is plenty of parking. Personally I enjoyed the menu selection finding it plentiful, but not over whelming. They organize it by the main source of proteins. Made it easy for me to find a fish based dish with flavors I was craving. The inside was clean and had an appropriate theme, but it was visually a bit out dated. It's a smaller to mid sized venue. Booths on the left and right sides, normal dining tables in the center, registers and kitchen in the back. Nothing to complain about. My highlight was the actual food. They actually took time to make it look more than presentable. I enjoyed the way they added the seasoning and topping. Allowed me to visually see how fresh the ingredients were before mixing it all in. Yes the ingredients all looked and tasted fresh. And the spice. It was the Szechuan spice and tingle I was looking for. There are many places that have prices like this but very few Szechuan spots at this price serve food this darn good and with level of quality and love. Their Szechuan boiled fish was darn near perfect in my opinion. Also, yes these guys eat their own food. And the food they ate made me wanna order more food since it looked and smelled so darn good.

Don K.
Don K.

It was a little confusing from the outside as the signage was in Chinese only. We stopped by before a middle school play performance and we really were not prepared for the portions. We had egg rolls, mu shu pork, cucumbers in spicy sauce and shrimp in black bean sauce. The shrimps were large, flavorful and just perfectly cooked. There was just so much food! The staff also came by and checked on us on multiple occasions during our meal. I think this place hits the sweet spot for taste and value. Highly recommended!

Edna D.
Edna D.

This restaurant is one of our ToGo Chinese restaurant in the area. The food is always fresh and authentic, we have few favorites that we always order when we stop by, the Hunan Beef, garlic crispy pork spareribs and now the boiled fish in Szechuan sauce. The service is always nice and friendly, parking is not easy especially at night and weekends. It is a great family restaurant, small place, be ready to wait for a table but it's worth it!

Location

Welcome to Szechuan First Restaurant, a hidden gem in Kent, WA, offering an authentic Szechuan dining experience. Located at 18124 E Valley Hwy, this restaurant caters to all your Szechuan cravings with a wide variety of dishes and specialties.

From appetizers like Green Onion Chinese Pancake and Szechuan Cold Noodle to Chef Specialties like MaPo Tofu and Dry pot short ribs, Szechuan First Restaurant has something for everyone. The menu also includes soups like Hot and Sour Soup and Fish with Pickled Vegetables Soup, perfect for warming your soul on a chilly day.

Customer reviews rave about the flavorful and spicy dishes, with favorites like spicy fish in broth and cumin lamb receiving high praise. The fast and friendly service, along with the affordable prices, make this restaurant a must-visit for Szechuan food lovers.

While the ambiance may not be the highlight, it is the food that truly stands out at Szechuan First Restaurant. So, if you're in the mood for delicious Szechuan cuisine in a casual setting, make sure to check out this restaurant. You won't be disappointed!