Swen Chinese Restaurant
1130 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401
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Address :
1130 University Blvd
Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401 - Phone (205) 391-9887
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Categories
Chinese Cuisine
The popularity of Chinese food in America can be adjudicated by the appearance of China Town in many major cities in the United State of America. The popular trend of ordering or opting for Chinese take away food isn't unknown in America. Chinese take away food comes to rescue when you're too tired from work or too exhausted to cook. No one can resist the temptation of eating spicy noodles, shrimp, chicken, beef or pork cooked in the sweet and spicy sauce. The cooking method of authentic Chinese food is a lot different compared to what is served in America.
Generally, Chinese use dark meat small bones and organs to cook dishes but this changes when you are eating American-Chinese fusion food prepared using white boneless meat cooked with broccoli, carrots and onions. Back in China, the food is less spicy and oily as they favor steaming and braising method for cooking the most popular dishes. So, if you have a taste for authentic Chinese food, then try finding a real Chinese restaurant in the city. You can also try the most popular fusion Chinese food like Pecking Duck, Chicken Feet, Hot Pot, Shrimp Dumpling Soup, Mapo Tofu, Wontons, Chop Suey, Egg Rolls and not to forget Fortune Cookies.
There are not many restaurants in America serving authentic Chinese food. A little research on Restaurant Listings directory can help you locate the best Chinese restaurants in the city. Chinese cuisine is continuously evolving, and you can find a variety of dishes categorized as the food for lactose intolerant, gluten intolerant, vegan, vegetarian, and diabetic friendly. So, if you have a group of friends with different taste patterns, save the hassle and visit the nearest Chinese restaurant in your city.
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Adam W.
Very good Chinese food!! I had a new entree called Yum Yum chicken with steamed rice and it was delicious. The staff were very friendly and our waitress was one of the best we've experienced anywhere. She was very attentive and sweet.
(4)Joleen B.
The food and service is amazing here. Our waiter Mason is awesome. He did a fantastic job. I highly recommend this place.
(5)Anna W.
Great food. Great delivery through Crimson2Go. On time. Hot food. Great hot and sour soup. MaPoTofu is the best! Never physically been there
(5)William S.
I don't think of Chinese food when traveling in Alabama, but after a long, frustrating day of driving I wanted some comfort food that would remind me of Los Angeles. Chen's was not the best I've eaten--I definitely should have requested soy sauce for the watery wanton soup--but the shrimp lo mein hit the spot, even if the noodles were not the soft kind I'm used to. I'd definitely try other dishes, though, and the price was fair.
(3)Courtney M.
ehhh... should have gone to Mr. Chens.
(2)Grace D.
never thought I'd live to taste orange chicken better than Panda's. Through Crimson2Go, their food arrives around 30 min after you place your order which is awesome. The fried rice on the side is literally just rice that has been singed a little in the frying pan but it's not bad. The crab Rangoon and potstickers are awesome as well. definitely recommend to any college student looking for a tasty cheap meal.
(4)Derren J.
Me and some friends went there to eat and we had baby roaches crawling over our table. Fucking gross
(1)Dean S.
The best Chinese food in Tuscaloosa! The atmosphere is acceptable, but the service is good overall.
(4)Michael B.
Great place for having lunch. Pricing is modest, the service usually fast. Will come back!
(4)Reese S.
A nice, cozy spot on the strip, Swen is a great stop for a quick meal. My waiter was awesome, but Treebeard would have chided him for being hasty. Literally. He sat me down, and asked me if I was ready to order. ? The place was basically empty, but it was like the Talladega pit crew in there. I ordered, ate, and paid in under twelve parsecs. Yeah. Last time I checked that's a record. I've had better Chinese food, and eaten in cleaner joints, but I would come here again. It's CHEAP! The portions, as custom with typical Asian restaurants, are Hut-like. A mound of rice like a fist accompanies the entree. I ordered the General Chicken with fried rice, and it came with an egg roll and soup. -The chicken and its sauce were the best part of the meal. It was better than a buffet, but not as good as something from Ichiban. -The rice. was. dry. -The egg roll. Tasteless. -The soup was nice. It was definitely sour and hot, and a bit spicy. I would get it again. They take Bamacash for all you students out there who don't have a job or any money because you decided to stick around in T-town for the fun and your parents won't pay for you sojourn any longer. Cool staff, decent food, cheap prices. Hey, it's a college town.
(3)Tommy G.
3 1/2 stars food was good service was ok not expensive . But you get what you pay for
(3)Trevvor C.
Living around the corner from the Tuscaloosa strip, there's a huge array of restaurants to choose from in a pretty small area (even more if you venture to include some of downtown in the mix), but more often than not, Swen was where my lovely bride and I ended up eating. The waitstaff is friendly and laid-back, the lunch menu is extensive and inexpensive, and the food is solidly good American Chinese fare. The sweet and sour chicken commonly graced our table with its presence, as did the sesame chicken, General Tso's chicken, orange beef, and others. Each order is abundant with meat and vegetables, and the steamed or fried rice accompanying it is a generous portion, too. Weekends get pretty busy, and they're inundated like everyone else on a Gameday. Weeknights are moderate, and a seat's not too hard to come by. The best time as far as level of business and food/price tradeoff is concerned is definitely lunch.
(4)B. G.
Swen serves up average Americanized-Cantonese fare. This is not a bad thing, especially on The Strip. I stop in two or three times a month because average Chinese is something of a rarity in Tuscaloosa. You won't be blown away by the food, but you will never walk away disappointed either. The soups are especially nice at Swen. The egg-drop soup is quite good, the hot-and-sour soup is pretty popular, and they have a very unique take on wanton soup that involves a clear broth, loads of carrots and cabbage, and even some chicken (making it something approximating Vietnamese pho). Perhaps Swen's biggest advantage is its service. You are always seated quickly by Swen's efficient wait staff. They are cordial and quick to refill your water glass. The only reason that i do not dine at Swen more often is that I find their prices to be a bit high. Lunch is a good value, but I end up paying about $1.50 per item more than I think I should at dinner.
(3)Reese D.
Having lived practically on the strip for a year I have surprisingly just eaten at Swen for the first time. I dined in during the lunch hour and was pleased to see the restaurant was bigger than it looked on the outside and had an average lunch crowd. My dining guest and I sat, ordered and ate relatively quickly which I enjoyed. I had a combination lunch special (choose 2 for $10.50) consisting of of the combination fried rice and the orange chicken. These came with a mediocre egg roll and your normal hot and sour soup. The fried rice was good. Nothing more nothing less with an adequate distribution of all the meats. The orange chicken was interesting in a good way. It had pieces or orange rind and some dried red chili peppers for some heat. I didn't expect this to have much orange flavor but compared to what I've tried in malls it was quite flavorful. What I didn't enjoy was my side of fried rice which was dry. To get my seal of approval a restaurant needs to impress me. Swen did not, however being cheap and taking bama cash in a college town I may find myself eating here once or twice in the future.
(3)James P.
They have a pleasant space and service, but I'd be happier with a threadbare Chinese restaurant with no service and good food. The quality of my food was on par with buffet food, not cooked to order food. Indeed, I would not be surprised at all if it had been sitting around in a vat for quite a while. And it was bland. I'm not going to return, and I only went once, so I can't say if this is telling, but the fact that it was at the beginning of lunch in the summer doldrums suggests that what I got should be about as good as it gets.
(1)Bill T.
Nice place to sit outside for lunch on a sunny day. Good, cheap food - we are BIG Asian food eaters in our home town of Dallas. Swen was a very nice find in a college town. Good wine and fast, friendly service. We will come back!
(4)Reed W.
It's good and it's cheap. If you're lucky, the sweetest lady in the world (owner) will wait on you. I usually end up hitting this place once a week for my MSG fix. It's nothing groundbreaking, but it doesn't really have to be. It is what it is...and it's satisfying.
(4)Arefeen S.
I'm a Swen regular at both locations (but more the Strip location since its closer to where I live). This is one of favorite restaurants in town. I would disagree with the characterization that the food quality is on par with a buffet. Compared with Chinese buffets in this town, Swen is a PF Chang's. I've never had a meal there where the food wasn't piping hot when it came to my table. Also, I've never felt hurried with the wait staff there. I think people tend to forget that this a full service restaurant, so you CAN ask your waiter for suggestions or to make modifications to your meal. I've always gotten good suggestions when trying to find something new to eat.
(5)Mayur D.
Best Chinese place in town. I love their Kung pow tofu... The eggrolls hit the spot and always good quick service. Also, try the curry fried rice... It's not on the menu, but it's a must have for anyone who likes spicy food.
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