Delivery
Yes
Szechwan Garden in Lakewood
Categories
Location on the map
Lakewood, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, US
Service options
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Great tea selection
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Comfort food
Yes
Healthy options
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
Planning
Accepts reservations
Yes
Phone: +1 216-226-1987
Site: http://www.szechwan-garden.com/
Site: http://www.szechwan-garden.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:4:30–9PM
- Tuesday:11:30AM–2PM
- Wednesday:11:30AM–2PM
- Thursday:11:30AM–2PM
- Friday:11:30AM–2PM
- Saturday:11:30AM–2PM
- Sunday:4–9PM
Comments (126)
I loved this place for years. We had an order of over $100 for my office they provided the wrong food. the young man at the phone refused the mistake and we were a meal short. We also had 9 different orders for our office and they gave us 3 large rices to split and said they dont provide individual rice so i guess i was suppose to serve people with a spoon throughout my office building. Probably not the best idea during a pandemic
Lobby was full when I came in. I patiently waited to be attended toAnother male customer came in and the male employee looked at me and then to the male that came in after me, he took care of him firstI had to yell.out my order name to be taken care of. Rude employees
I got a to go order of the Happy Family and Spring Rolls Delicious. I would of gotten the Wonton Soup but the lady told me it came with only two wontons. Im not going to waste $2.00 dollars on two dumplings that is crazy. But back to the food clean, fresh and delicious. Will return in the near future.
Yummy and speedy. The restaurant is only serving takeout and delivery right now due to covid-19. Our food was just as expected, except the spring roll description on the takeout menu made it seem like multiple egg rolls when it is really just one. I saw a sign that said the restaurant has been open since the 60s and i think that’s awesome. We will most likely return here!
This is my new favorite Asian place!!!! The egg drop soups is SO GOOD!! Ive been dreaming about it since I had it! My husband and I loved everything we got. And the waitress was so nice! She chatted with us a lot and you could tell everyone that worked there liked working there and liked each other. It was such a positive environment. It was a really nice quaint place to relax and enjoy a great meal. It will be a place we visit regularly now that we moved to the area!
This is the BEST Chinese food ever! All the sauces are made from scratch and everything is fresh. If you have dietary issues, they really work with you, too! Highly recommend!!!
Just went back for the first time since their reopening and honestly seems like it has gotten better and it was good to begin with. I used to eat here regularly when I was a vegetarian because their Zen menu is phenomenal if you are a vegetarian. Even as a omnivore this place is great, probably the best Chinese takeout in Lakewood.
We bought two dinners and fried rice. Very tasty and large portions. If you like spicy go with extra hot! Pickup was quick. Id go back.
Ordered takeout. KPC extra spicy which was outstanding. Pork fried rice, well balanced flavors with tender pork and vegetables. Friendly, fast service.
Ordered take out, We paid for 2 orders of spring rolls but only got 1. Our wontons came with nothing in them, just fried wonton dough. We also ordered garlic broccoli and the sauce is more like a chili sauce than garlic. Curry chicken & Sweet and sour soup is good, but overall not impressed.
Great prices. Food is well prepared and each dish has it own identity. I find many Chinese restaurants have two sauces and all the dishes taste pretty much the same, not at this restaurant. Very good services also.
Fantastic takes on dishes you know and love. Have tried the orange chicken and lemon chicken, both were delicious. Easily one of the best Chinese restaurants in northeast Ohio.
Ive been coming to this place for thirty + years. One of the best vegan/vegetarian menus in Cleveland (Lakewood). I have never been sorry Ive ordered food from them.
My girlfriend and I were craving Asian cuisine during COVID-19 lock down. We decided to order from here with Uber eats and support a local business. We ordered Lo mein with extra sauce, and it was very disappointing and did not have extra sauce. It is probably the blandest lo mein I have ever had the disappointment of eating and the noodle as very soggy. We also ordered the general tsos chicken, I would compare it to unflavored soggy breading with chicken, truly unappetizing. The seafood triple delight was more like triple vegetable delight with a few pieces of scallops and 3 shrimp. The duck was the only decent item we ordered. We were looking forward to a nice night in and supporting your business.
We had an incredible vegetarian dinner at Szechuan Garden for the first time. It’s hard to believe there is such a place in Cleveland with the most amazing imitation meats and vegetables. We will definitely be back!!
Delicious and authentic Szechwan food, with friendly services.
Amazing flavor and personalized to my taste every time no matter what dish I choose. And the Zen (vegan) dishes are tasty and delicous with a selection thats beyond any other restaurant I am aware off. Not to mention every vegetable seems like its picked off the vine right before its prepared and added to my meal.
Super nice and vegan-friendly! Wish they had more offerings in the oil-free and sugar-free realm for us WFPB eaters but, lets be honest, I dont eat Chinese food when I want to be healthy :)
Very nice service, wide selection. Would have preferred more lightly-prepared vegetable options (not so much fried and with lighter sauces), but most people would probably love it. They serve beer and other drinks.
One of Lakewoods Best Kept Secrets. Took me awhile to understand that the Szechwan word for Vegan is Zen, And the bigger menu is for us vegan/vegetarians. This is the place for couples who are Vegan and Not Vegan. Portions, prices, place all good.
❣🏮Szechwan Garden :-) at last Weve found you⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Take out Saturday after Golf, beautifully packaged! Pot stickers, Mongolian beef, Chicken fried rice & Happy Family, exceeded our expectations!!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍
Our family loves too visit Szechwan Garden. The food is always very fresh and very delicious. I like that they ask how spicy you would like your meal prepared. We have a vegetarian in our family and she loves the zen menu. The prices are very fair and the portions are more than enough for one. The interior is clean and offers enough space and room between tables. I do wish they stayed open all day, or opened for dinner a little bit earlier than 430. Overall Szechwan Garden is one of Lakewoods best chinese food spots.
Phenomenal food!! Their Zen menu (vegan and vegetarian) is amazing. Highly recommend! prices are great too for the amount and quality of the food. Great local business.
They USED to have the best zen cuisine I ever had...something has drastically changed. I am sure the normal menu is still as good as ever (5-*s) but the Zen options are an absolute PASS! The sietan used in the mock-meats has a distinct woodsy flavor, like pine or cedar.
I love this place because the food is always good and the staff is always friendly. Nice atmosphere and it is very relaxing when dining in. The prices are reasonable and the portions are filling. This is one of the better places for Szechuan & Chinese dishes.
Love this place!! Found it during high school and its been one of my familys favorite chinese restaurants. Great for both takeout and dine in. Really friendly staff too!
Got it to go & was disappointed in the food. Some of the food was dried out & overcooked. The other food seemed to be made with meat that wasnt quality. Pretty pricy, too, for the quality/taste.
Always our family fave
Fantastic food especially if you are vegan. There is an incredible selection of vegan options. It is a pleasant place to eat in and also convenient for carry out.
The food was great. The portions are small even for a large size. Small, quaint little spot.
Oh wow!!! This place is amazing!!! Great friendly perfect service!! The most delicious fresh food! Quiet and calm atmosphere!! Thank you!
Every visit to the Szechwan Garden is lovely; with delicious food, nice service, and a good atmosphere, an enjoyable time is practically guaranteed. Its one of the best places in Cleveland to eat.
Very impressed with the vegan options! Everything was delicious and fresh. Especially loved the steamed potstickers
Love Szechwan. Great vegan menu, fairly priced and friendly staff
I ordered the Orange Chicken from the zen menu and the sauce was watered down it was pretty much a soup and not thick enough I had more of a broth then anything else
Great vegetarian and vegan options. The inside decor and fixtures need updating
This is the best Chinese place Ive ever been to Ive work there their food is absolutely fresh made and authentic I used to make the potstickers and egg rolls and I chop celery i chop slow hahaha chop slow the owners are a family friend and the nicest most welcoming people that ever met and ever worked for it is an honor to know Alan the owners son and I got to experience their culture up close and personal best place and people ever!
They have a good portion of their menu available in Zen (vegetarian) form, and their meatless adaptations are both convincing and delicious.
Amazing food! Great service, relaxed atmosphere, great place to sit down and enjoy a nice meal in peace!!
Awful. Food is slimy with no flavor. Service isn’t great. These reviewers must be smokers or have zero taste buds!
Yum! Fresh and delicious food, friendly service, cozy dining room. Got hot and sour soup, pot stickers, and Szechwan duck. All delicious. Ill be back.
Ordered from Zen menu and was served beef. Six of us in the group, two of the meals were really terribleThe Mongolian beef was definitely off.
Best Chineese food in Lakewood. Alan is the man there, never had a bad experience here ever. Food is always so fresh and delicious.
Best...Chinese....period. Try the spring rolls.EDIT: I came back to give it 5 stars. The only chinese food Ive found to be as consistent, fresh and delicious is out of the country.
Delicious! Love the “zen menu”, perfect for vegans/vegetarians craving those comforting Chinese food flavors!
Good place with good people offering an amazing vegan (Zen) menu. Always delicious and fast service.
Very good for American Chinese. Pretty much the only place my Chinese wife will eat at in Lakewood and the place that made her realize that not all American Chinese food is greasy and low quality!
Not the cheapest but they give plenty (I can eat) of great food. Regular Chinese food found everywhere gets put to shame by this place! Worth the extra couple bucks REALLY....
Great place for vegans/vegetarians. Good strong drinks and great service. Everyone is very friendly.
Food has always been fresh and delicious. My favorite is Twice Cooked Pork, very authentic!
Love this place ♡ always fast, fresh and the friendliest service every time!
Great food! Plus the Zen menu has vegan options!
Great place for vegetarian and meat eaters both. Food is so tasty and a great variety of choices.
Great food great service reasonable price I would go again. Large servings
Good food, real menu, not the white with green & red letters. Separate vegan menu.
Good food. Good service. Atmosphere a little dated or old and tired.
Get a good amount of food for a good price, I think its worth it. This was my first time by the way.
Amazing atmosphere, friendly, quick service, and no matter who you bring theres something delicous to eat!
I absolutely loved the food accept our server was not very kind
Excellent, fresh vegetables. Good variety of vegan choices. Delicious, go-to favorite.
Our family go-to place for Chinese food! Great taste and value.
Eat here almost once a week.
Great happy family dish. Huge portions. Good food.
Great, flavorful and spicy. Drive 40 min with pleasure for the orange chicken.
Great food at a great cost! Service is fast and friendly.
Always delicious, Ive never had a bad meal. Only issue is parking.
Best Chinese takeout in Lakewood, huge portions with to go orders.
Very fresh food and friendly service. Pricing is very reasonable
Great food, better service, would recommend.
Loved it! Thank you for making Christmas Eve a hit! Definitely coming back.
Lady asked me if I left a tip for the waiter as I was leaving.. ? Rude AF
I really enjoyed the food and dining atmisfer.
$3 extra if u want more than a cup of steamed white rice
Hands down by far the best Chinese food around.
Good food good lunch prices
Been going here so long the owners child grew up and runs the place...Zen all Zen
Excellent. Been a customer for over 30 years.
Love the Zen vegetarian menu.
Amazing vegetarian and vegan menu.
Excellent Chinese food!
Outstanding meal !! Highly recommend
Vegan sweet & sour chicken 😍
Wow! So good. Priced right too.
They have great food!!
Favorite Chinese in all if Cleveland area.
Great vegan friendly place!!!
Best quality Chinese food in Lakewood
Best vegetarian Chinese in the area.
Mongolian Beef is the greatest on Earth!
Great food!
Vegan options not very tasty
Long wait. Food was a little bland.
Best Mongolian beef around
Very good, very friendly, good value
This place used to be amazing. No longer.
Just gross. That’s all I have to say
Great vegan dishes
Best Chinese food in Lakewood
Really good food
Great food food service
Been going there for years. My go to spot.
Great food and service
Best Chinese food hands down
Good food
Food is fantastic
There food is the best.
Best vegetarian in Cleveland!
Very good fiod
Food is oily and bland.
Incredible food!
Yummy chinese
Beautiful service!
Great food
Great Food
I liked it
Fast service
Total reviews rating 4.3
126 Reviews for Szechwan Garden 2023:
Review №1
2022-02-16Have been ordering food from here for a couple years and it has never disappointed myself or my fiance. The veggie fried noodles are the best Ive ever had and the people who work there are always so friendly and kind. Love this place!
Review №2
2022-07-09Unfortunately the food was beyond underwhelming. The fried rice had absolutely no flavor or seasoning, and the price was totally ridiculous compared to other local Chinese food places. I truly thought the worst part of my day was learning the Shawn Mendes concert was cancelled, but this food really sent me over the edge on a bad day.
Review №3
2022-07-09Our usual place was closed for a summer holiday, so we decided to give this place a go. When my friends brought back the food, that’s when we discovered we had gotten the worst Chinese food in all of Cleveland. I’ve never had rice so under seasoned- in fact- plain white rice has more taste. Truly underwhelming for such a highly rated place.
Review №4
2018-09-25I went here for dinner on a Sunday night along with my brother. The restaurant was empty so, we got ourselves a table right away. I ordered Fried Tofu and Veggies and Garlic Sauce. I liked the tofu but the other one wasnt great. My brother got an Egg Flower Soup and Im not sure of the other dish that he ordered. They have a variety of options for vegetarians and their pricing is fine. The service that the waiter was offering us wasnt good. I hope it improves in the future. Driving for about 30 minutes based on a friends recommendation wasnt worth it.
Review №5
2019-09-06We love to stop at Szechwan Garden when we’re on the west side. The staff has always been very nice and the food is good, but their Orange Beef is exceptional! We call it the one, true Orange Beef.Their Zen menu (vegetarian) is very good, too, and very tasty whether you’re vegetarian or not. Tofu and spinach is very tasty (or is it spinach and tofu?), as well as other items we’ve tried on the Zen menu.Szechwan garden offers carry out, and has a dining room with several tables and booths. I believe they offer delivery through one of the food services, too. The restaurant isnt large but could easy handle a small gathering of family or friends, though you may wish to call ahead for groups. There could be a short wait at peak times, though its not often an issue. Note, the parking area is quite small; there is parking along the side street, next to the small plaza, where its located. Groups may want to carpool.
Review №6
2022-05-23The food is great here but they say theyre open to 9:30 on Saturday I got there at 9:00 and they were already closed Monday they say theyre open to 9:00 Ive been calling since 8:30 and I cant get anybody on the phone
Review №7
2022-07-09Gotta be honest, this was a huge disappointment. Strangely unflavorful and yet too spicy with some bites. It’s very underwhelming considering the huge number of positive reviews?
Review №8
2022-01-05I usually don’t feel the need to write a poor review but it’s been more than one time now that I’ve had an unsatisfactory experience. The lady who answers the phone always seems annoyed and in person commented about how she was surprised I came to pick up my order. I told her that I waited the allotted amount of time that she gave in the phone and the business hours state 9pm as closing and it was 7:30pm when I arrived. She proceeded to say that Google hadn’t updated the information about the hours and that sometimes they leave early and that day they had a technician coming in to fix something. I’m sorry but it’s not my problem if a worker wants to leave earlier than the given business times and if it’s that concerning they should say that when they give the pick up time. This is the last thing I wanted to hear after I’m getting off work and trying to get my dinner back home. Not only was the service poor but the food was horrible. I’ve always given rave reviews about this place and the food but there’s just no excuse. The fried wontons had no filling and tasted stale, the fried rice was clumped together and tasted old. It was beyond disappointing and it’s most likely the last time I’ll go there.
Review №9
2021-12-08Fried rice is dried out and gross. sweet and sour chicken is something I have never seen before with a weird smell. no thanks. throwing over $20 worth of food out.
Review №10
2021-11-20Have been going here on and off since moving to Lakewood about 5 years ago. We had previously dined there several times with friends as well.Very good food at a reasonable price, always piping hot and customer service is unbeatable.