Szechwan Chinese restaurant is located in Orinda, California on the Country Club side of town. This family owned restaurant has been serving the city of Orinda for 30 years and counting. I’m very confident that after eating here, you will understand why they continue to do business in this small town.
I like to dine at Szechwan during the lunch hour. Not only do they serve lunch specials, but they are nice size portions and the prices are cheaper than the dinner prices. The lunch specials come with the soup of the day, and salad as well. This particular day, they were serving Wonton soup.
I’m a creature of habit when it comes to eating at Szechwan. I absolutely LOVE the Szechwan Shrimp ($8.95) and order it every time that I come in. The shrimp are coated, deep fried and tossed with a sweet and tangy sauce. The salad is served with a ginger dressing that will wake up your taste buds. All lunch specials come with rice as well.
My husband on the other hand orders something different just about every time we come here. Today he decided to order the Mongolian Beef ($8.25). The thin, spicy slices of tender beef come served with vegetables, salad and rice. He’s not a fan of onions so next time we’ll request them to be omitted.
Each meal ends with a plate of cold oranges and a fortune cookie. I must have eaten the fortune cookie before getting a photo of it, but nonetheless it was the perfect ending to a perfect lunch.
The staff is friendly and courteous as well as attentive. Szechwan is open Tuesday through Sunday and they do accept reservations. If you are looking to save a buck or two, they do offer a 10% on all to go orders except the lunch specials. So weather you are celebrating a special occasion or just lunch with the love of your life, consider Szechwan for you next culinary pit stop.
15 responses to “Szechwan Chinese Restaurant Orinda, Ca.”
I just had dinner but there can never be enough Chinese food.. now I am craving it. lol
I can eat Chinese food any time of the day or night!
I am kinda like you when it comes to choosing what to order. I always go with the intent to try something new but when I find something that I already know is delicious I can’t resist.
It’s nice that Szechwan can both be a place for special occasions or a regular meal. They also do serve great looking dishes there.
You have definitely made me feel like Chinese now!! 🙂
This looks absolutely delicious!! Wish we had this nearby, our Asian food is not the best here in Baton Rouge. 🙁
I love Mongolian beef! Looks so delicious! I love asian food, everything is so good!
I’ll probably never be in that neck of the woods, but it’s awesome when you find a place you like! I am a huge fan of Mongolian Beef- the last one I ate had way too many mushrooms though! Guess to each his own!
Chinese food is a favorite of my husband and I! The soup looks amazing and looks so fresh in your pictures.
This looks super yummy! I’m actually heading to California this Friday (to the LA area) and I’m always on the look out for new restaurants <3
I love discovering Chinese restaurants. On my list to stop by soon
All the food looks amazing. My husband loves Chinese food, especially Mongolian beef, he always orders it.
This looks like a fabulous restaurant to visit! That Szechwan Shrimp would be something I would definitely order!
You’re making me hungry with those photos. The food looks delicious and the portions are really big. Now I’m craving Chinese food for lunch.
I’ve never been to a szechwan restaurant although now I really want to – the food looks delicious! I’m sure my boys would love it too – all of those spices sound amazing! I’d have eaten the cookie fast too 😉