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Name: Sichuan Gourmet
Address: 271 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA, 01701
Telephone: (508) 626-0248
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 4.18

Sichuan Gourmet

271 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA, 01701

(508) 626-0248
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Sichuan Gourmet Menu

Appetizers

Vegetable Spring Rolls (3)

Steamed Vegetable Dumplings (6)

Shrimp Toast (4)

Minced Chicken Song

Fried Chichen Wings (6)
Soup

Egg Drop Soup

Hot & Sour Soup

Wonton Soup (For 2)

Hot & Sour Wonton Soup (For 2)

Crab Meat (For 2)
Fish

Fresh Whole Fish

Fresh Whole Fish & Tofu

Fresh Whole Fish

Fish Filets & Napa Cabbage

Fish Filets
Chicken

Old Sichuan Chicken

Chicken And Asparagus

Dried Chicken

Smoky Hot Shredded Chicken

Chicken & Napa Cabbage
Vegetables

Sichuan Style String Beans

Chinese Eggplant

Baby Green Top

Sauteed Chinese Spinach

Ma Po Tofu
Fried Rice & Noodles

House Special Fried Rice

Fried Rice

Fried Rice

House Special Lo Mein

Lo Mein

Healthy Meal suggestions for Sichuan Gourmet

Appetizers

Vegetable Spring Rolls (3) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Steamed Vegetable Dumplings (6) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shrimp Toast (4) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Minced Chicken Song [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fried Chichen Wings (6) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Soup

Egg Drop Soup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hot & Sour Soup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Wonton Soup (For 2) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hot & Sour Wonton Soup (For 2) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crab Meat (For 2) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Fish

Fresh Whole Fish [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fresh Whole Fish & Tofu [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fresh Whole Fish [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fish Filets & Napa Cabbage [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fish Filets [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Chicken

Old Sichuan Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken And Asparagus [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Dried Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Smoky Hot Shredded Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken & Napa Cabbage [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Vegetables

Sichuan Style String Beans [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chinese Eggplant [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Baby Green Top [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sauteed Chinese Spinach [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ma Po Tofu [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Fried Rice & Noodles

House Special Fried Rice [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fried Rice [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fried Rice [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

House Special Lo Mein [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lo Mein [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Colin W.

Best Chinese restaurant in the area by far.
(5)
Mark W.

EXCELLENT! Best to go with a large group so you can order lots and lots of perfectly flavored food. It's spicy but not so much that you can't enjoy the flavors.
(5)
Manfred S.

Dropping a point for inconsistency. Still one of my favorite restaurants, but I see signs of decline and wrong attitude. On Tuesday evening, I went with some visitors and one of them ordered orange flavored beef. The dish was just bad and we told the manager on our way out. His response to my Chinese friend who ordered the dish: The foreigners don't know the difference. Note that we did not ask for his opinion about their customers. We only shared our opinion about one dish in private, but his comment warrants broader sharing! So this is the first time that i walked out of this place totally pissed. The other dishes we ordered were okay, but no longer the heavenly extreme. The saving grace was our very sweet waitress. I hope that this was a one time fluke. I will be back to check.
(4)
Chad T.

This place exceeded my expectations. Chinese places are so hard to judge from the outside and if you drove by this place you either wouldn't notice it or you would just keep on driving. This is one of the most legit chinese restaurants I've been in in the northeast, and probably better than the NYC restaurants. Finally, chinese food so spicy that my eyes watered! Don't waste your time with the regular menu, just go straight to the specials menu. There's a beef with hot green pepper, that we had made with chicken instead. When they do this they use a white sauce instead of a brown sauce. It is a very slow-building heat that you may not notice for the first 5 or 10 minutes. Then we got the fish with sichuan chili bean sauce. Make sure you ask them for the fish fillet, which comes boneless, so you can just dig in. Otherwise you'll get the whole fish with bones and it's more work. For a vegetable we had the string beans, perfectly cooked. Enjoy it. And bring some kleenex.
(5)
Suzy H.

This place is SO good. Legit Chinese fooood...rare to find that outside of chinatown! Good service and fast food! yummmmm. I just hated how little kids were screaming and running around places...but if you're okay with this, then *shrugs. I just don't like bratty kids who misbehave in public like that.
(5)
Soumen B.

Simply Amazing spicy Chinese food. Smoky Hot Chicken with Cayenne Pepper and Chicken & Napa Cabbage in Spicy Chili Sauce are personal favorites!!
(5)
Nadia A.

I do not eat Chinese food too often, but this place has me wanting to come back for more. The service is FANTASTIC. The waitstaff is courteous and constantly checking in. The food is delicious and reasonably priced. I am a vegetarian and ordered a chicken dish (I think it was Kung Pao) with tofu and it was delectable. Yummmm!
(5)
Vivz C.

You know it's a good Chinese restaurant when many of the patrons are...well...Chinese! Everytime I have been there, it has been uber crowded, but you don't really realize because the food comes out pretty quick. So rather than dwell on the fact that when you push your chair out to go to the restroom, it hits the person sitting behind you, you're busy paying attention to all the goodies placed in front of you. I've really enjoyed the scallion pancakes, the bamboo shoots in sesame oil (who knew bamboo was so good?!) and what i would assume is the Sichuan double cooked bacon. Although this whole time, I thought it was boiled bacon in chili sauce, but they call me an ABC (American Born Chinese), so it could just be a case of "tomato/to-mah-to.
(4)
Cat L.

Having access to asian food all my life (Rowland Heights, CA) I was really starting to miss it when I moved to the greater Boston area. Luckily, we found this place on our way back from the Natick mall and it was really good (especially compared to what's available in Worcester). We had: -green onion pancakes: good, but if you've had really good onion pancakes before, this is nothing super special -steamed bacon with spicy garlic: delicious and fatty, highly recommend it!!! -sauteed green beans: pretty good -napa cabbage and beef: spicy, but very bland, wouldn't order it again I thought it was quite authentic and will definitely go back again. We were there on a Sunday and there was a wait as we exited the restaurant. I'd say get there before 7pm.
(4)
N. P.

Great food & service. portions are generous & prices are reasonable. The house specialty dishes are very good. I've tried their crab, fish & lobster dishes (prices range from 14.95 for fish to 26.95 crab. I've ordered these dishes over 4 times now and the fish, crab & lobster have always been fresh, full of meat & portions have been big enough for three people. Vegetable dishes are excellent as well. if you don't want spicy make sure to ask for mild.
(5)
rosann s.

We had a great experience tonight at the Sichuan Gourmet. We have passed it hundreds of times on Rt 9, but never when we were in search of food, so tonight when my boyfriend asked for Asian food, I remembered it and we decided to give it a go. We shared won ton soup, hot and sour soup, pan fried Peking ravioli, sweet and sour chicken and chicken fried rice. It was very good. My favorite dishes: The won ton soup (it was served for 2 for $4.95, but had enough for 2 bowls each in it) .. it was very tasty and best the best value of all the things we ordered. The Sweet and Sour Chicken was excellent!! The sauce wasn't too thick and the batter was light and crunchy. Very nice!! Overall, we were very pleased with our meal and will definitely go back!!
(5)
Matt K.

Best Chinese restaurant ever. Seriously.
(5)
Sean F.

Excellent Chinese food in its area
(5)
Scotty P.

Went here with my Uncle last Saturday night. Had the Dan Dan Noodles, Beef Teriyaki, General Gau's Chicken, Beef and Broccoli, Pork Fried Rice and something else that's escaping me at this time. We had reservations for 6:30, but we were able to meet up earlier. We had not seen each other in a few months and wanted to have a nice dinner and catch up. We placed an order for drinks (couple of very good scorpion bowls). He ordered the hot and sour soup and the remaining dishes mentioned above. His soup came out immediately as did the other 2 apps. We had not even had 2 sips of our cocktails when the appetizers arrived. While enjoying the apps, the main entrees were delivered to the table (not 10 minutes after the apps arrived). Every bite was delicious, but felt very rushed. We were still chatting after we had our fill and started to sense.........'the eye'. Although very polite, you could tell the wait staff was anxious to seat the next patrons. I looked over my right shoulder to see many people waiting to be seated. We took the hint and asked for the check. The place was mobbed and the parking lot is a nightmare. We still really enjoyed the food and felt myself craving it days later. Flash forward a week later. My girlfriend was in London on business for the week (I had dropped her off at Logan prior to meeting my Uncle last weekend). I picked her up at the airport tonight and had suggested we order takeout from here. We ordered the Dan Dan noodles (love em), beef teriyaki, lettuce wraps, pork lo mein, frog in brown sauce, General Gau's chicken and the tangerine shrimp. We arrived on time to pick it up, but it was not ready. I had to shuffle my car back and forth in the parking lot (no spaces really and I did not want to take a space from patrons who would be dining in). That was a little stressful. I'm just happy I did not run over anyone during my 15+ reverse, forward, rinse and repeat cycles. That parking lot...SUCKS!!!! She does not have the genetic disposition that I (Jewish) have for the love of Chinese food. She does like it, but does not crave it like I do. Well, she was very impressed with everything, with the exception of the frog (not her thing and I knew that I would be hopping on this one solo........apologies for the bad pun). So to wrap up my first review on Yelp......I would really recommend this place and rate it a 5 star based on food. The 1 star was dropped due to the fact that the parking sucks on the weekend and I felt very rushed while dining in. I will return here, but only on a weekday or for lunch on a weekend.
(4)
Diane H.

Because of the reviews...I tried the dan dan noodles! though i had no clue what was in it...it was pretty good! I'm glad I took that advice. My friend ordered the rest. We got sichuan kung bao chicken and then shredded beef with hot green peppers, though I don't handle spicy very good, at least the chicken wasn't spicy! i think not, unless my tongue wasn't working after the spicky beef haha. Also, we got beef tendon with fresh garlic spicy sauce. which was yumyum! (it's a cold dish by the way) I love how we got a little booth! I was so scared they would stick us in a little table because I HATE little tables! The bathroom is very clean. I want to go back!
(4)
Cha Cha W.

Tricks to cool your tongue after ingesting spicy food: 1. Whatever you do, DO NOT DRINK WATER, it will just spread the oil. 2. Suck on a spoonful of sugar for a minute. 3. Drink some milk or have some yogurt, but that will only help temporarily. 4. Eat some fluffy bread, it'll soak up more oil. 5. If none of the above works, relax, sit back and enjoy the euphoric capsaicin overload. Think you can handle it now? Try the Beef Tendon w/ Spicy Wonder Sauce, Chengdu Spicy Dumplings, Sichuan Cold Noodles or Beef & Napa Cabbage w/ Spicy Chili Sauce. These are worth a drive out to Framingham alone. Take it from someone who's eaten her way through Chengdu in the Sichuan Province, this place has some of the best Sichuan dishes outside of China hands down.
(5)
Michael O.

All we can say is yummy. One of the best places for sit down non buffet Chinese Food in Framingham.
(5)
Lucy Y.

As someone who grew up in China and spent many summers there enjoying authentic Sichuan cuisine, finding a gem of a place like this makes my mouth very happy. I can't attest to their American Chinese dishes, or anything that doesn't set your mouth on fire, but everything I've had is flavorful, fresh, and leaves me very satisfied. I recommend the lian feng (green bean cold noodles I believe it's called), beef or fish with nappa cabbage, sauteed green beans to lighten up the meal, ma po tofu, fu qi fei pian (cold tripe and beef maybe?). Everyone raves about their dan dan noodles, but this isn't my favorite. It just lacks a little something... Round up your most adventurous eater buddies and head over - you won't be disappointed!
(5)
Yee T.

One of worst restaurants I have ever been.... The food is so salty and the owner only expects Chinese customers as the waitresses do not speak English at all. In addition, we ordered 2 appetizers and they totally forgot to put the order in. Not to mention that we arrived around 5:30pm and the restaurant is not that crowded. Our dinner experience turned out not pleasant and only last us 35 min...
(2)
David T.

Still packed, still delicious. New favourite dish: Dried Chicken with Chilis. Small bits of fried chicken tossed with copious amounts of small chili peppers, scallions, and dry spices. Every bite is an explosion of flavour with a nice dry heat. TIP: There is a huge difference in wait time, especially on weekends, between getting here at 6.15pm (no wait) and getting here at 6.45pm (sometimes up to an hour). Keep that in mind.
(5)
Justin G.

Have eaten here twice now. Had a dish indicated by one pepper on the menu and it was legitimately spicy and tasty. I would recommend it and will definitely be back, but I'm not giving it 5 stars. It doesn't offer a particularly special dining experience or amazing level food. It's a good default option to have some above average Chinese food for a quick and hassle free dinner.
(4)
Megan T.

It always so crowded here on the weekend we decided to come mid week. Service was good. We started with hot and sour wonton soup, plenty of wontons, nice broth, spicey- hit the spot! We tried an appetizer portion of Dan Dan noodles- excellent. Luckily we like spicy, but ask them to tone it down if you don't like the heat. For entree we had the chicken with eggplant in Xiu Xing (sp?) sauce. I thought it could have been a nicer presentation with some shredded carrot or other veggies but the sauce was flavorful, and we still had a good amount to take home. I thought the price was reasonable. 2 drinks, soup, app and entree about $35. Update, Sichuan Gourmet has become our favorite Chinese food place around. New favorite is cumin beef or lamb. We brought friends recently who tend to eat "American Chinese" (pu-pu platters etc...) and they liked the non-spicy dishes.
(4)
Manjunath S.

Well first things first take these people take the spice rating seriously. the spiciest and hottest food I ever had but nonetheless delicious. The staff will keep checking on you if your table is empty lol its not like there is one waitress who takes care of you they all do haha it might get to some people but hey the food made it up for me that is what I was there for anyways I dont remember everything I have had so far but the Lamb sliced dice was awesome, shredded chicken in cayenne was good, the napa cabbage is alright, dried chicken and chilli is awesome, well all in all beef, chicken, lamb and shrimp nothing has disappointed me :) I would go as far as to say this is probably the best Chinese I have ever had period If you are around do give it a try and you wont be disappointed
(4)
Snuffles B.

This place is just borderline authentic - while it is not just white and brown sauces, it hardly lives up to real Sichuan cuisine that I've had in the province itself and does not even hold up a candle to several other places around Boston. Atmosphere: This is definitely more upscale in terms of Chinese restaurant decor, much more suited to Western dining standards. The place is spacious, has good sound volume and was busy but not overwhelming for lunch on a Sunday. Service: OK, though they forgot our tea cups and napkins, which is pretty basic. Food: - Hot & Sour Soup - Watered down, no kick, lacking some essential component - no good. - Sichuan Style String Beans - Not too greasy or heavy, but nothing special compared with any dry fried string bean dishes I've had. It was also distinctively missing umami. - Beef w/ Napa - NOT 3 pepper hot, more like 1.5 pepper hot. The meat was tender but the flavor was off. - Pan Fried Noodles w/ Seafood - The best item we ordered - again, missing something, but the noodles and veggies were crisp and light, the seafood was not overcooked. If you need non-Panda Express Chinese, this will do, if you want real Chinese, spend 20 mins to go into Boston to get it. Given that this place is about 20-30% more expensive than most of the places in Boston, you easily gain back the gas money spent through the cheaper meal to be had elsewhere.
(3)
Yvonne W.

Wow - I've never been to a Chinese restaurant in the States that specialized in Sichuanese cuisine that really was relatively authentic, so I was really excited when I had the chance to eat here. A lot of the best stuff on this menu is spicy, so if you can't handle heat, you might reconsider coming here. Or you could just order the things that aren't their specialties, I suppose.. My favorites on the menu: -Chengdu spicy dumplings - swimming in chili oil! SO GOOD!! -dan dan mian - these are the best dan dan noodles I've had. I love the sauce that you toss it in. -fish filets and napa cabbage - so good that it reminded me of something similar I ate while in Shanghai. Swimming in spicy sauce... -Sichuan style green beans - I love this. it's a classic. -ma po doufu Most items on the menu are probably a little bit more expensive than what I would expect, but I think it's worth it to be eating at an authentic restaurant in the Boston area.
(4)
M S.

This is the very best Sichuan restaurant. I wish it were closer to me. Outstanding lunch and dinner value. Spicy twice-cooked bacon is surely not good for you but it is a delight to the tastebuds and you are going to die eventually anyway, why eat boring stuff? My all time favorite dish and the first thing I order at any Asian restaurant is their version of spicy chicken with peanuts. Sichuan Gourmet makes this an art form. You are NOT smothered with americanized vegetables, this is chicken, peppers, peanuts and a dark tasty sauce. And my new favorite: Smoky Hot Chicken with Cayenne, spicy with lots of flavor.
(5)
Pamela M.

By far the best Chinese food in the area. My biggest pet peeve when starting my search (after moving here from Los Angeles) was that EVERY OTHER Chinese restaurant put tons of celery in almost every dish we tried. (ICK! Who does that?) Sichuan Gourmet doesn't!! Kung Bao chicken is: chicken and peanuts in sauce. Perfect! No unnecessary fillers here. Dan Dan Noodles are SO yummy but oh so spicy! Dishes are tasty and the portions are very good. We've eaten in the restaurant twice, but usually order take out and bring it home. Kung Bao, Dan Dan Noodles and white rice. Dinner for 2 = $18. How can you beat that?
(5)
Erik O.

Authentic Southern Chinese food. hot damn its got spice! and its oh, so good! I'll be straight up with you. i don't know the name of any of the dishes i've ever had here. but they are all great. i generally go with a group of co-workers for lunch, and they do the ordering, we eat family style, sharing as many dishes as there are people, and adding a side of house fried rice. i recommend doing just this. The service is good. they accommodate separate checks, and the food doesn't take too long.
(4)
DOUGLAS D.

Really good authentic chinese....better and cleaner than chinatown
(4)
Julie S.

Who knew there was Chinese food this delicious so close to Framingham State? Turns out I've been driving past Sichuan Gourmet on my way to and from classes, and I had no idea of the deliciousness that was inside this almost invisible restaurant on Route 9. The food here is delicious. Sichuan Gourmet is not your typical take-out joint. It's a fairly nice Chinese restaurant with plenty of tables and cloth napkins. The servers here are quick and my water glass is refilled frequently, which I appreciate. My favorites here are the wonton soup for 2 (which is huge, but I usually eat it by myself because it's too delicious to leave as leftovers), the beef with fresh mushrooms, and the chicken lo mein (which is perfectly cooked and not too greasy). My husband enjoys the spicier Sichuan dishes here. They're more authentic than what I eat, but because I'm not a fan of spice, I can't comment on their taste. He loves them, though. A lamb dish actually made him sweat, so when they say spicy, they really mean spicy.
(5)
Liz M.

A-OK, yes. Amazing, nah. Better than most Chinese restaurants, indeed. Better than all the rest we've tried in Framingham, definitely. Favorites: Dan Dan Noodles! Pan Fried Peking Ravioli! The wonder sauce on anything Ma Po Tofu (soupy; be sure to get some brown rice) The spicy cayenne pepper chicken The tangerine crispy beef (actually better the next day) General Gao's and the Crab Rangoon (my husband's favorites) Love the recyclable containers! Dislikes: Hot and Sour Soup (bland) Double Cooked Bacon (I want to like this, but it's just fatty and limp pork) Please steam the broccoli before tossing into the to go boxes Not enough veggies mixed in with the meat dishes, in my opinion A tad too much oil and grease Not the best Chinese ever, but it usually hits the spot. Most importantly, it's consistently good and the folks that run the place are genuinely nice. Three and a half stars!
(3)
Elena L.

Great place if you like Chinese food. By no means I am a Sichuan Gourmet snob, but every time we went there (or had a takeout), it was very good. I see a lot of Chinese people there, and for me it is a good sign that the food is authentic. Highly recommended.
(5)
Robin D.

Absolutely a great place to visit. If you love spicy chinese food, this is a must visit. My favorites are the "Dried Chicken with Chillies", "Old Sichuan Chicken", "Chicken And Napa Cabbage with Spicy Chilli Sauce" and "The Kung Bao chicken". Definitely worth for the money.
(5)
David Y.

Sichuan or Szechuan is probably my favorite type of Chinese food. I love spicy food but I didn't get enough of it at Sichuan Gourmet. Although the food seemed authentic for a Chinese food restaurant in the US, I guess I just imagined my food would be hotter than a typical chinese place. My Sichuan chicken was good. It had a great crispiness and overall taste. There wasn't enough hot peppers and I would've preferred more vegetables than just broccoli. At $12.50, it was higher in price than most Chinese but the decor was higher than expected and the service was very good. Just a warning though, they don't include steamed rice with your food. My recommendation would be to try this place as an eat-in restaurant with friends but if you're looking for takeout or a cheap lunch, keep your eye out.
(4)
Lily W.

My family took me here for my birthday, and after reading the reviews on Yelp, I couldn't help but give it a try. I don't remember what we ordered at this point, but I remember we had that cold spicy lung dish as an appetizer, a lamb dish, and a tofu soup. Several others that I now can't recall. However, the only thing I can recall was that everything was absolutely DELICIOUS and tongue-numbingly spicy, just the way I like it. So if you don't like spicy food, this may not be the place for you, although they do have non-spicy options and you can tell them the level of heat that you'd like a specific dish to be cooked. I will definitely come back.
(5)
Kevin L.

This restaurant used to be one my personal favorite in Boston but after a few recent visits it no longer comes close to expectations. Maybe there's a new chef in town but out of the 5 dishes we ordered only the cold noodles(dan dan) were good. Everything else were simply too salty and lacked authenticity. To be harsh, Sechuan Gourmet sadly has became an overpriced chinese takeout.
(2)
Jane R.

It doesn't look like much, tucked away in a strip mall, but it's by far the best dinner place I know in the area. The food was excellent and I walked away with leftovers. I LOVE spicy food and I brought my mother, who can't stand it, and our server was very patient and helpful in finding her something that she'd like. We both ended up very happy, despite our extremely different tastes. The place was pretty packed, but not too loud, we got our food quickly, and the service was great. Lots of intriguing dishes on the menu, it's a little hard to choose.
(4)
Andrew R.

I was pleasantly surprised by this gem of dining in an area void of local establishments. Wishing to break away from "the collection" and its assortment of chains, we stumbled upon this eatery and, as a fan of foods from the region, fell in love after the first drop of tea was poured. I thoroughly enjoy the menu, the friendly staff and the sociable company that dines here. Well done!
(5)
lori m.

this place is excellent. i always want to come here when i get the hankering for delicious asian food. we usually try to order the spice...dan dan noodles, chengdu spicy dumplings, sichuan wonton w. spicy chili sauce, are all yummy starters to try. the spicy lamb and chili chicken are pretty ridiculous too. i really don't think you could be disappointed with anything you decide to order. this place is definitely worth trying... i had 2 mai tais and was drunk. and i like that.
(4)
Ally P.

Absolutely delicious chinese food. Much better than the typical take-out place. Service is just okay.
(5)
Anurag M.

Delicious food
(5)
S J.

Amazing Sichuan food!! Try the Chicken w/ YuXian sauce and Fish filet with Napa cabbage in spicy chili sauce (the best!)
(5)
Reid F.

Real Sichuan food and outstanding service.
(4)
Shamus M.

Having eaten here for years, I can safely say this is one of the most delicious Chinese food experiences you can get in Massachusetts. While the bay state is actually home to a surprisingly large number of people from Sichuan Province, the Cantonese/Mandarin and Hong Kong styles seem to be what most people think of when they do Chinese around here (that's a lie; actually they think about American inventions like Crab Rangoons and General Whatsisname's Chicken, but I digress). Dig a little deeper, and we've got a really vibrant array of Sichuan places around here, of which this one is my favorite. One thing that is exemplary about this place is that you can get really great Sichuan style food like Ma Po Do Fu and Tea Smoked Duck in the same place that you can get *really* amazing versions of the Americanized Chinese food staples that we all secretly love. The General's chicken (I forget what his name is here) is actually worth the tip alone; it's actually crispy, the sauce is fiery and sweet and sour in equal measure, and it comes from the kitchen piping hot. Do you know how ridiculous it is that I am even *mentioning* General's Chicken at a serious Chinese restaurant? Both the Kung Pao Chicken and Kung Pao Beef are so delicious that you may actually become enraged that every chinese restaurant on earth has these on the menu and they pale so completely in comparison to the sweet, spicy complex versions made by Sichuan Gourmet. Sichuan Double Cooked Bacon is amazing, studded with delicious little slices of bitter long pepper that cuts the fat of the pork belly perfectly. Old Sichuan Steak Chunks is a filet mignon diced up with asparagus and cooked in a thick, sweet soy sauce that is more complex and delicious than it really has a right to be. The Spicy Chicken Wings are the sort of thing that an entire restaurant could be based on alone; I would go to a drivethru to buy a bucket of them any day of the week. All of the cold sichuan style appetizers are great. They actually make a hell of a crab rangoon. Scallops with Yu Hsiang Sauce are delicious. Old Sichaun Chicken is like spicy popcorn chicken, except a good idea. There are a few dishes that don't dazzle, and finding them is just part of the trial-and-error of working through their awesome menu. Normally in a restaurant where you can get "legitimate" regional cuisine, I advise people to stay away from "safe" choices, but the "safe" stuff here is so ungodly delicious that it's worth getting both Sichuan and Chinese American Classics. Pick a couple of solid standbys and one adventurous new thing every time you go, and you'll be rewarded.
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Ron I.

Definitely the best authentic Chinese food I've had in MA. Went here with a group last Saturday and every single person cleaned their plates. The place was filled with Asian families so that is always a a good sign. We were a group of 5 and were seated promptly without a reservation for lunch. The menu has many, many choices that all sound delicious. The waitresses kept our glasses filled but weren't really there to offer advice on what to order. Service was prompt however and our dishes came out pretty quickly. Apps: Peking Ravioli, Scallion Pancake, and Crab Rangoons. All were good but they were pretty standard Chinese restaurant fare. Next time, i'm going to try their Sichuan appetizers. The Dried Chicken with Chili Sauce is awesome. Very tasty and with just the right hint of pepper. My friend really enjoyed his Kung Bao Chicken even though he was sweating through most of it. Another friend had a duck dish that was also spicy but he enjoyed it as well. I don't remember what the other two had but we all vowed to head back soon for another meal. Definitely worth the drive from the Boston area for food this good!
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Bella and Aleksey R.

We read the good reviews so decided to get some take out here (there is actually no delivery). I was a bit sceptical since I've been to some pretty bad Chinese places in the area and also this place is located on the second floor of a semi-vacant strip mall type establishment. This was a Saturday night, so the place was extremely packed and it seemed like most of the patrons were Asians, which is always a good sign for a Chinese place. I got the shrimp fried rice and A. got the house specialty lo mein. These were rather pedestrian choices on our part, but I have to say that both dishes were absolutely phenomenal. The lo mein had the most delicious aroma of garlick and other spices and wasn't too greasy. You could tell the food was made from quality ingredients that were very fresh. Overall, very pleasantly surprised.
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Ken P.

This is probably the best Sichuan food in the Boston area. Everything is the appropriate 'hot' level for me (although you can ask them to turn down the heat). The food quality there is really good. It's not your typical MSG-soaked American Chinese food. You can tell someone put a lot of effort into the menu and the dishes. I'm a vegetarian, so I go with the Sichuan cold noodles and the Ma Po Tofu every time I go there. It's too spicy for some, but it's perfect for me.
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Jocelyn C.

Wow, this place would've kicked my ass if I hadn't been careful. If you like spicy (and I mean SPICY), this is the place to eat. Most of these dishes will put hair on your chest and then singe it right back off. I can usually gage how spicy food is from how affected my boyfriend is by it, and he was suffering. A good sign for spice lovers everywhere. Definitely worth the drive, because even though most of the food is hot, it's still damn good and tasty. I ate as much as I could stand, and I still craved more. That should say a lot coming from a blandie* like me. The service was really friendly and didn't care that we started moving furniture around to accommodate our large party. Also a plus. [Blandie - someone who usually can't handle spicy food.]
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Han K.

By far the best Sichuan food in the area. If Sichuan is what your looking for, this is your destination for Metro West. If your looking for your Americanized Chinese food of General Gau's chicken, look elsewhere. The kungpao (gungbao) chicken is to die for, the best anywhere period. Red Pepper is down the road and offers more variety at lower prices, but I sill prefer Sichuan Gourmet because what it does do, it does extremely well.
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Sarah P.

This is one of my new favorite places to eat out. The food is great--it tastes really fresh and is always super hot when it arrives to the table. The crab rangoons here are excellent--they are more on the sweet than savory side, which is how I like them. The waitstaff is quite good, too.
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DonPaul N.

Sichuan Gormet is one my favorite lunch spots in Framingham. The service is quick and the cuisine is so good, that I don't bother with any other so called "Sichuan" restaurants in the area. They have a big dining area and plenty of staff to handle the lunch crowd. I typically go with thier lunch specials on the back of the menu. Usually it's a stir fried meat and veg with white rice. Light enough and filling at the same time.
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Dennis L.

Sichuan Gourmet is a place I have been coming to monthly for meetings. The portions are moderate, but not huge, but the food is divine. The food is indeed very spicy. If there is something I definitely have issue with, it's always trying to stuff us at the tightest table possible. 6 people around a 5-foot diameter table is too crowded to function with walls around you. The service is alright, though more cold than warm. They do what they need to for you, but it does not come across as genuine. However, the food itself is unique compared to the other places around Boston. It is one of the few places that can actually bring a sweat to my brow. The spicy wontons, Sichuan dumplings, and scallion pancakes have always been good there, the chilled spicy bamboo shoots serviceable. For main courses, the lamb isn't particularly good. I find it difficult to discern the more unique taste of lamb from beef there, but perhaps it is the Sichuan peppers overwhelming it. The fried spicy fish (both fried fillets and whole) dishes have always been... a good kick, but again, the taste of the fish itself is overwhelmed. The fish is more for texture, since they use thicker, flakier tilapia and sole. The quality of the food is very, very good, but it is simply difficult to discern between the dishes. They are all but a medium to display the sauces. There are some non-spicy dishes that stand out, however. The Lion's Head meatball is well... massive and loaded, the flavor of the not spicy, but brothy sauce coming out. The stir-fries with asparagus are alright, not drenched with sauce and actually letting the vegetables come out. For nearby ice cream, there's Friendly's and the gelateria in the Natick Mall, Ben and Jerry's next to the Container Store, Trader Joe's down route 9, and two Super Stop and Shops within a 5 minute drive. You will need it. Dishes to try: Spicy Sichuan wontons, spicy dumplings, lion's head meatball, pick something spicy, they all taste pretty much the same.
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Donna F.

Amazing. The eggplant, best thing on the planet. There is one in Billerica also, they had this Family Style chicken, spicy with cucumbers cooked into it, everything you would want in a food. I need to go there soon!
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Julie B.

Just went here for the first time the other night, and 'm glad I did. I didn't roll in till almost ten on a weekday, so I can't speak to how full it may bustling it may usually be, but even that late we weren't the only ones arrive for some grub. Our server was very nice and accommodating and the food was delicious. My first trip will certainly not be my last!
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Emilia M.

This place blows all the other Chinese restaurants in the area out of the water. And when they say a dish is spicy, they mean it is HOT HOT HOT. But it's so delicious that it's totally worth the sweat. Our favorite menu items: Sichuan Wonton w. Spicy Chili Sauce (I wish I could buy a bottle of this sauce to take home!); Cumin Flavored Dry Beef w. Chili Sauce (LOADED with cumin and out of this world); Pork & Napa Cabbage w. Spicy Chili Sauce (this is actually from their beef menu, but they'll make it with pork if you request it); and the Sichuan Style String Beans. They also have a full bar with reasonably priced drinks, and the service is excellent.
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Amy E.

Yum - go for lunch - so cheap and so tasty! We had double cooked bacon and tangerine chicken. So fresh - the hot and sour soup was yummy and the crab rangoons that came with lunch were fresh and creamy. Very spicy, but so so good. I read the other Yelpers and was pleasantly surprised.
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Jay W.

Before I even ordered food I knew for two reasons (three if you count the raves of my friend and her friends but even without those I still would have known for the about to be mentioned 2 reasons) that I was in for a good meal. 1. Though Framingham is seemingly, to me, in the middle of nowhere there was a line out the door and the place was full of Chinese people. 2. The menu delineated spiciness not just with one pepper but 2 (and actually one dish had 3) which indicated that they knew how to control the heat and could bring it as needed. I was not disappointed. We started with the Sichuan Cold Noodles and a cucumber salad that was a special for the day. Each had great flavor but for me it was about combining the two - something about the heat of the peppers in the noodles with cuke really created some great bites. For big dishes we had the Fried Tofu & Napa Cabbage w/ Spicy Chilli Sauce, Chinese Eggplant w/ Yu Xiang Sauce, and (for me as my friend is a veggie) Shredded Dry Beef w/ Chilli Sauce. Each was very good with full and distinct flavors and the spice level was just right - hot enough to get my nose running but never uncomfortable. Even the leftovers, with their more concentrated flavors, were delish with well controlled heat! I look forward to my next visit to the Boston area so I can get back to SG and work through more of the menu.
(5)
Chad L.

I have visited Sichuan several times and I have been impressed with the food. However, I got a takeout order of Pu-Pu platter for two and it was awful. The food was dried out and greasy. I was really disappointed. I hope this place isn't slipping in quality. Maybe next time they will be better?
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Dee H.

I met a few childhood friends here for a dinner get together. I personally enjoyed the variety of dishes we ordered, the memorable ones being the fish and an eggplant dish. The place seem pretty popular and had good turnover. I also thought the service was good, especially since they let us stay for quite a while to catch up with each other's latest news. I would definitely come back.
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Kit Y.

The second in the Sichuan Gourmet family, this hard to find and inconvenient to get to restaurant deserves a fighting chance. It is a wonderfully authentic Chinese restaurant. The people in my office eat there(and we are all Chinese AND Chinese food snobs). I love spicy food so I go for spicy veg mapo tofu, spicy Yu Xiang eggplant, and Chinese spinach with garlic. The vegetarian menu has a nice selection. It's off of Route 9 on the Worcester heading side so it's kind of a pain to get to, but worth the drive for it's nice ambiance, clean interior, and excellent foods.
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Kara C.

This place is great. I always choose the dan dan noodles as an appetizer; I can't handle the spiciness but they are so good I eat them anyway. The scallion pancake is good as well for an appetizer, but a little over-fried. For entrees, I'd recommend something off the Sichuan menu. The kung pao chicken is a favorite or pork in garlic sauce. The atmosphere is great here, too. Always packed but never a long wait. Very family-friendly and decorated nicely. They even have delicious Asian candies on the way out, and a new Asian grocery store downstairs.
(5)
Getfree G.

Best place for Chinese Food in whole area. so many options to eat and they are spicy as well tasty.
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Andrew M.

This is the Sichuanese place that proved great, authentic Chinese food doesn't have to come from Boston proper. It has a great combination of authentic food, good, efficient service, and a tasteful setting that makes for a pleasant dining experience. On most nights, you'll find this place packed with Chinese people. For a while, my Sichuanese brother-in-law would actually drive his family an hour and a half to visit us just so he could eat here. This place does all the famous Sichuanese dishes well: spicy Dan Dan noodles, numbingly spicy shui zhu beef, kung pao chicken, and Sichuanese wontons (which are amazing!) They also do some great other dishes, like tea smoked duck, cumin flavored beef (actually kinda reminds me of some Mexican food, with the heavy cumin flavor and the accompanying lettuce). Another dish they do amazingly well is a dish with steamed Chinese bacon with preserved vegetable ). The meat almost literally melts in your mouth, and they balance the flavors perfectly. The only reason I give them less than five stars is a couple of things: the menu seems to have gotten smaller over the years; they've stopped giving you free rice with take-out, and seem to be using cheaper white rice; and I've had a few meals where the quality wasn't as consistent (I ordered their version of zha jiang noodles once, despite knowing it isn't really a Sichuanese dish, and it was crap--just boiled egg noodles, bland chicken stock, and some flavorless ground pork). Seriously, though: if you've never had Sichuanese before, ask for some suggestions and try something new. I cringe when I hear Americans ordering Americanized dishes like General Tso's chicken and fried rice, and then complaining, when they just missed the whole point of the restaurant.
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Quaker W.

Legit Sichuan. In Framingham for two nights and turned to Yelp for restaurant recommendations. I had forgotten how good the chinese food is in general in Boston. Sichuan Gourment is legit. Great, complex flavors, not greasy. Highly recommended, despite the charging for rice, which I hate.
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Aron S.

Although I am a 'Gwailo' (Chinese for white guy) and didn't grow up eating authentic Chinese at home, I've been on a search to find the real thing since I was old enough to pay my own way. When I moved to Boston I was lucky enough to find a rent controlled apartment near Central Sq in the late '80's, before its quasi-regentrification. Among the many excellent, but inexpensive and casual restaurants nearby was Mary Chung's, a Chinese restaurant I measure all the other's by. Since then I've moved to the 'burbs and while Mary still owns the restaurant I don't visit it as often not only because it's further away but also because it's not nearly as good as it used to be. Luckily, I've found a restaurant in Framingham (5 minutes from home) that is the most authentic Chinese restaurant I've ever eaten at anywhere, including NYC, Vancouver or San Francisco. Although Sichuan Gourmet's menu includes some of the standards that populate most American Chinese restaurants, it's real standouts are those that you won't find at any of the ubiquitous Chinese restaurants churning out house fried rice, sweet and sour pork and General Gao's chicken. The restaurant's owners are two gentlemen who share a commitment to providing the real thing. Here's what their website says: Mr. Li Zhong and Mr. Liu Lijun are both natives of Chengdu, a major city in Sichuan. Their time there has made them familiar with all aspects of Sichuan, from its people, to its geography, and to its culture. In particular, both have a deep comprehension and mastery of Sichuan cuisine. After coming to the US, Mr. Li Zhong obtained a Master's degree in biomedicine while Mr. Liu Lijun has a senior chef certificate from China from his years at a prestigious culinary institute. While the menu has an extensive selection it's not overwhelming like some of the restaurants in Chinatown. You'll do well to ask the servers advice, but some of my favorities are: Chengdu Spicy Dumplings - cold appetizer These are ravioli with a meat filling in a light spicy oil sauce. The pasta is light and flavorful and not at all like the heavy, doughy pasta wrappers that one finds in other restaurants. Dan Dan Noodles - Unlike other dan dan noodles that are heavily flavored with peanuts this is a much lighter, more complex dish. The heat from the spices is strong but doesn't overwhem the complex flavors offset by the delicate vermicelli. Mains - Chengu Hot Pot Beef - the '3 peppers' designation is well deserved. I love hot food and can stand a lot of Scovilles (measurement of hotness) this is a dish that blasts your taste buds. The small beef chunks float in a broth of hot pepper with baby bok choy and thinly sliced *fresh* bamboo shoots (not at all like the canned version). It's not for the faint of heart (and tongue) but it's amazing. Pork & Napa Cabbage w. Spicy Chili Sauce - This dish is comprised of pork chunks braised with cabbage in a spicy sauce that is more broth than sauce. It's a hearty, peasant style dish that is a far departure from anything you'll find on a typical restaurant menu. Again, the spice (2 peppers) is serious, but it compliments rather than overwhelms the flavors of the ingredients. Sichuan Green Beans - These are a delicately dry saute of green beans. The beans are cooked until the outsides are cooked but the insides are still crisp. There isn't a sauce per se, but the seasonings are very interesting. These are just a few of the specialties that I enjoy, but each time I return I try at least one new dish. A word about portions: the portions are huge and each main dish can easily feed four people with food left over. It's tempting to order several dishes because it all looks so good. I've observed that there are often large parties of Chinese diners who I suspect go in crowds so they can try more things. Although it's a cliche to consider a restaurant good if patronized by those representing its ethnicity, I think it holds true in this case. Every time I've eat at Sichuan Gourmet the majority of its diners are Chinese and they certainly seem to be having a wonderful time. Lastly, the service is always excellent. You will often be received by a friendly Mr. Liu Lijun who will do his best to seat you quickly. My favorities are the booths along the far wall, but all the tables are a generous size and not too close to one another. The servers are all Chinese and very friendly. While their English is sometimes limited they do a good job of recommending dishes and making sure they get it right. Thankfully the water comes frequently to douse the fire. A word about the location: it's a bit tricky to find because the restaurant is on the second floor of a non-descript building set off of Rt 9. Approach the restaurant slowly the first time because it's a pain to circle around. You'll get a big smile if say 'Sheh-Sheh' (thanks) when you leave.
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Scott S.

After eating here last night, I was aghast to see that there are lots of positive reviews on this place, as we had a really bad experience. My gf cannot eat MSG, so we asked them to make our wonton soup without. We were served cold wonton soup with no flavor. It literally looked like a few measly dumplings in water with a limp piece of spinach in it. We asked them to remake it with salt, but all they did was reheat it and changed nothing. To add insult to injury, they left the item on the bill, which we had to send back, and then the head waitress admitted to knowing it was still on there! The wait staff told us that they make everything with MSG! I was in shock, because most every place I know in Chinatown advertise No MSG and no transfats! We asked them to make my gf's seafood over sizzling rice dish without MSG, and it was tasteless. My beef with nappa cabbage was sitting in a pool of oil. As we already made a fuss with little understanding from the staff, we decided to eat it and just never return. And, not once, did anyone come over and ask how the food was or see if we needed more water and tea. Plus, they charge $1.75 for rice, which also was cold! That is incredibly petty! The place was filled with Asian families, so I was shocked about how bad the food was given their clientele, unless Asians don't mind to eat all that MSG and that is wherein their flavor lies. I don't know, but we will certainly never return and encourage others to do the same. What a waste of money! Plus, bring a coat, as they are stingy with the heat! -Scott
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JD C.

Great authentic Chinese. A good find in the Natick / Framingham area. Didn't love the ribs but the rest was great - General Tso's was especially good.
(4)
Sameer P.

After visiting the Billerica location of Sichuan Gourmet many many times, I tried out the Framingham location. Appearance and size wise, the Framingham location easily trumps the Billerica location (Billerica is the original, Framingham came second). Billerica is a tiny restaurant while Framingham is large. Menu wise, the two locations are similar but not exactly the same. I believe the Billerica menu is a little larger. On to the food.... which was very good. My favorites are the "Old Sichuan Chicken" and the "Chicken And Napa Cabbage with Spicy Chilli Sauce". The Kung Bao chicken is also very good. If you like spicy food, then this is the place for you. P.S The food seems slightly better in Billerica
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Alan Y.

I have been coming to this restaurant regularly ever since it first opened. The quality of the food has not diminished and it is often packed. The food is quite delicious. I love spicy food, and nearly all of the dishes served here are spicy in some way. The Chengdu spicy dumplings are dumplings bathed in a sea of warm chili oil. It sounds spicy, but it really isn't that spicy (fragrant is a more correct term to describe it). The fresh bamboo shoots are drizzled in this oil, but are served cold. The best dish, in my opinion, is the fish filet & napa cabbage. This dish contains white fish fillets cooked in a bath of chili oil and cabbage. It is very spicy, but the fish are extremely fresh. Another one of my favorites is the smoky hot chicken with cayenne. Half of this dish literally consists of sauteed chili peppers, which I love and the chicken has a nice smoky flavor. This dish is extremely spicy and not for those who dislike bold flavors. Anyone who enjoys spicy food and lives in the greater Boston area should check out this restaurant.
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Anne C.

This is my favorite Chinese place hands down. I agree with the reviewer that said don't go with the known safe choices. If you want a pu pu platter, you are wasting an opportunity to try new yummy food (although their crab rangoon and hot and sour soup are excellent. Try something new. You won't regret it. And yes, they have amazing scorpion bowls for two.
(5)
Sean M.

3.759 Stars So yeah, bit of a downgrade. Service is good food has slipped a little nothing WOW-ed me. We called ahead (Friday Night) and got a very good table near the bar and the Yankees vs Red Sox game. Waitress was very attentive and helpful. We ate: * Spicy Beef Tendon a 4/5 * Dried Chicken with Peppers 3/5 * Crispy Spicy Fish 4/5 * Spicy Beef with Napa Cabbage 2/5 * Ma Po Tofu w/ Pork 2/5 * "Lions Head" meatballs 2/5 * Shreded Beef with Scallion 3/5 * Spicy Cold Rabbit 3/5 * Sauteed Chinese Spinach w/garlic 3/5 * Chinese "Grappa" 5/5
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Neeraj D.

Tasty food with good service. Very family friendly restaurant. The food can be a bit spicy to some, but I say it has some good flavor! The Chegdu Spicy Dumplings are tasty and the spicy oily sauce adds a good bit of zing. I got the Old Sichuan Chicken, Sichuan style String Beans, and brown rice... Was happy with the choices and had a good amount of left overs... i always appreciate finding brown rice (not fried rice)... Hope you enjoy it also!
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Tammie T.

One of my favorite places to go eat around Framingham, MA. I love spicy food and this place is a jackpot for those who like spicy food like myself. I must warn you though, their spicy ratings are not like most other restaurants. If you think you can handle 3 peppers, think again! I love the cold appetizer dish called Roasted Beef And Tendon in Chili Sauce( ask for a piece of lime to squeeze on it before digging in...omg to die for) for entrees I LOVE: Fish Fillet With Napa Cabbage, Dry Diced Chicken With Chili Sauce, and Sichuan Style String Beans! Love it!
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Jeff D.

I got my first taste of Lao Sichuan when fellow Yelper Reese W while she and her hubby were in town from the West Coast. They had no issues at all with our large group (almost 20) which was a pleasant surprise. We let Reese's husband Frank handle the ordering for everyone and he did not disappoint. I do not remember every dish we had, but here's a quick and incomplete rundown. Appetizers Sichuan double-cooked bacon: Mmmmmm......bacon Spicy beef tendon: A very Chinese dish and very good. Kind of soft and chewy with a nice spiciness to them Cold spicy noodles (not sure of the "real" name:) good but didn't really stand out from the other excellent dishes. Vegetable dishes Sichuan style string beans and sauteed Chinese spinach with garlic: Both very good. Neither was spicy so they made for a nice break from the heat of the other dishes Baby Green Top (Bok Choy) with Black Mushroom: Again, not spicy but both had a nice flavor. Main courses Roast beef with chili sauce: Cold dish. Good and spicy shredded dry beef with chili sauce: Nice and crispy with a good bite beef and napa cabbage with chili sauce (extra spicy) Fiery dish that was probably my favorite. I'm eating the leftovers as I type this up. Baby Bok Choy with sea cucumber: Good, but I'd only suggest this for more adventurous eaters as the texture is kind of chewy. Reminiscent of tripe. There were more dishes and all were very good. The service was great and very attentive. We always had quick refills for our tea, water and beers. This is key when eating Sichuan food. I have several friends who love spicy food and I'll be bringing them here. And another note for old-school Boston sports fans...M.L. Carr was eating a few tables away from us....
(5)
Marshall P.

Great place to have a quick lunch. Never too full, waitresses are nice, free tea!, and the dan dan noodles are awesomeee. About 5 bucks, delicious and fills u up!
(4)
zack t.

Great Authentic food. Try... Everything
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Diane D.

One word: Authenticity. I'm not Chinese. So you'd think I wouldn't know about that word. But this place reeks of it. I was first brought here by none other than some Chinese coworkers. The place was packed with various other Asian families, with very little representation from other ethnic groups. I'm just saying, that says something about the quality of food like nothing else can! And the food really was great. It tends to run on the spicy side, but the spice in a dish is clearly indicated on the menu. Everything was so full of flavor - not like your typical Chinese-American restaurant. Even regular menu items I've seen all my life have never tasted better - I was pleasantly surprised by their chicken cashew for example. Anyway, I would definitely recommend this place for anyone! It's good for groups, whether it be work or friends - lunch and dinner. A great alternative to the chains at the malls nearby!! Rumor has it there's a wait on weekends so I guess get there early! Yum.
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Karen A.

One of the best Chinese restaraunts west of the city. We love the sichaun kung bao chicken and the pan fried dumplings. One thing to keep in mind is that if you order a spicy/hot dish, that's exactly what you will get! No worries though because you can ask for them to make it mild to medium. Service is great too!
(4)
Charlotte H.

Yes, the food here is very good, especially the General Tso's. The lunch specials are a really great deal. However, I am so unimpressed with the service. Last time I was here, I waited ages to get my water filled up, and when I asked for it, the waitress did not even look at me or respond to my request. She did come back with water, but I was disappointed that there was no attempt to interact with us. Also, the menu on the website does not match the menu in the restaurant. On the website menu, there was a lunch special for $6.25 for six chicken fingers and two beef teriyaki, but in the restaurant, they would not give us that deal... It seemed a little bit dumb not to let us have this. They make money off it either way. But yeah, they have a bunch of great dishes, like Tangerine Chicken and Orange Beef (I think?). The food isn't greasy. I am a fan... just wish the service was better.
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Scott G.

I have been there with one other person, and from work. They take very good care of people, the food is fresh, and the chef knows his stuff.
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Chris C.

Now that I've had this what should I call the usual stuff that passes for Chinese food? I picked up some take out to bring home with me after an uninspired trip to John Harvards. I seriously would drive the 40 minutes from house just to go here again. I had the dan dan noodles which were amazing. I'm usually not a big noodle person, but these might change that. They were cooked perfectly, spiced just right and went down easy. I also had the Sichuan wonton which were very tasty, but not amazing. For someone who loves spicy food I even thought the spicy chili sauce was pretty potent. I also had the Sichuan Kung Bao chicken and while I enjoyed it I was left wishing I had gone with something more interesting with my third selection.
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Allison L.

Doesn't matter what you order, everything is very authentic and delicious. I have been there many many times, always enjoyed the dishes. Yes... it's Sichuanese cuisine..... even one flame..... it get very very hot and spicy...... If you can't handle it, ask for mild... and don't ever try the 2 flames'!!
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Munchie B.

Along with Red Pepper (further out Route 9W), Sichuan Gourmet is one of the great Chinese restaurants in the Boston area -- much better than anything you'll find in Chinatown. The food is absolutely fresh and expertly prepared. I like the tofu vegetable soup and the Grand Marnier shrimp. I'm a regular. Check it out.
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Cheuk S.

The outside of this place is not too attractive at all, but who cares about that as long as the food is good. The inside is quite roomy, looking like an old tea house from back in the days. The food was overall pretty good but get ready to be spiced as that's the restaurant's specialty. Can't remember exactly what we ordered, but all of them were good. We had spicy beef, chicken, some appetizers including Roast Beef & Tendon w. Chili Sauce and also Beef Tendon w. Spicy Wonder Sauce. So get ready to sweat while you eat! I been here a few times for lunch and am sure dinner is just as good as the menu is same. Just make sure to order spicy dishes, otherwise I cannot guaranteed the goodness of the non-spicy dishes.
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Elizabeth T.

Really good chinese food! My family has ordered take-out from here before and it has always been scrumptious. 5 stars!
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Sreejit B.

Love the lunch combos
(4)
Ta-Chung C.

Sichuan Gourmet is one of my favorite Chinese resturant in the metrowest area. It's spicy and authentic for Sichuan food. Because wife and I both are busy, many a times we would do carry out from Sichuan Gourmet. Not only was the food tasty, it's also reasonable priced and good portion. In a few instance where we dine-in, I found the service to be good, food comes out very quickly after ordering. Definitely recommend this place, especially if you like spicy Chinese food.
(5)
Leo L.

The real deal. I almost don't want more people to know, but if you want real Sichuan food like Sichuan-style String Beans and Dan Dan Noodles, this is the only place you'll find in Greater Boston... indeed anywhere in the Northeast! Spicy, smokey, delicious, and reasonably priced.
(5)
Sandy B.

On a Saturday night, the place was hopping - we took that as a good sign! The wait was fine - about 20 minutes. We had a very nice waitress, and the steaming pot of jasmine green tea was quite welcome on a damp, chilly evening. Loved the Sichuan wontons (appetizer). Quite a few Asian families here, so the food must be somewhat authentic. Portions are amazing - we had enough leftovers for two meals. I love the Sichuan style of Chinese cuisine - lots of spice and flavor. If I could change one thing, it would be that they charge for white rice ($1.25). This usually comes with an entree in many restaurants. Also, parking lot is small, but it was quite busy. Overall, a great Framingham find.
(4)
Vish N.

I love this place. Go for any of the spicy and smoky shredded chicken. They are really good. Overall love the food here. Don't forget to try:- Smoky Hot Shredded Chicken w. Cayenne Shredded Chicken w. Yu Xiang Sauce Steamed Vegetable Dumplings Steamed Peking Ravioli
(4)
Kenneth O.

Sichuan Gourmet offers intensely authentic Sichuan food in a pleasant setting. The cold beef and tendon in spicy sauce appetizer offers layered flavors of star anise and other spices along with the pepper, the sichuan noodles had the right texture and flavor, the beef and napa hot pot is one of my all time favorites in any chinese place, and the old sichuan chicken offers perfectly fried tidbits of chicken smothered in mounds of hot peppers. These are uncompromising versions of classic sichuan dishes, not modified for American tastes. The menu also features well prepared versions of dishes from other regions in China, standard chinese american dishes and even Japanese dishes. The service as efficient and friendly, the dishes arrived quickly, and the prices were moderate. The dining room decor was perfectly satisfactory. This review is based on four visits, and here are some things I wish that I knew on my first visit...... Tip 1: Authentic sichuan dishes are the top few items of each menu section. At least that was my impression. Tip 2: If you are not enamored of the hottest versions, ask for medium or moderate hotness and use your spoon to remove some of the concentrated peppers before mixing up the dishes. Tip 3: If the heat is too much, use the plain steamed rice and not the water to cool down. Tip 4: Come on the early side. The restaurant is jammed in prime dining periods, with a vibrant mixture of hungry shoppers from the nearby malls and groups of Chinese celebrating special events or just out for a good evening. I travel a lot and have enjoyed fine Chinese food in Asia and on the west coast as well as locally. Ironically, while dining at the famous R&G in San Francisco this week, I overhead a patron at the next table argue that the Sichuan Gourmet was as good as any place in SF Chinatown. Though comparing cantonese and sichuan fare is tough, in my judgment, that patron was correct. The Sichuan Gourmet restaurant is now one of my favorites.
(5)
James L.

Hands down, my favorite Chinese restaurant in the Boston area. I love their pickles, hot sauce, and entrees! Too good. Just don't go jogging the next day after eating so much spicy foods.
(5)
Linda G.

I had such high hopes ... and don't get me wrong: it was good. We were famished after not having a genuine meal in more than 24 hours. So. We ordered the dan dan noodles upon everyone's raves, as well as the Peking ravioli. The noodles were tasty but nothing extraordinary, but my oh my, those "ravioli". Fantastic. Hot and sour soup was, in my opinion, meh. I was also disappointed with the smoky chile chicken which while spicy, was neither smoky nor particularly that great -- just redolent with Srihacha sauce. The twice cooked bacon dish on the lunch menu was quite good and much more genuine than many so-called Chinese dishes served in America. Service was abrupt and not that friendly. However, I still remember with great fondness the late, great Empire Wok in NYC and this place doesn't hold a candle. BTW, everyone is correct about all the Chinese at this place. We were only the second Yankee couple in the entire place! Maybe the Chinese don't order from the menu?
(3)
C P.

Amazing! Thanks to all the yelpers in the area, I decided to give this place a try! Almost feel like I have been living my life not knowing what good Chinese food tastes like!! Highly recommended and a must stop if you are hungry and in the area! Atmosphere is quaint and full of locals....lots of charm. Food is fresh and full of flavor!!! You will not be disappointed!
(5)
A E.

Based on earlier reviews, I decided to try Sichuan Gourmet for take out. I ordered the Chengdu spicy dumplings and the hot and sour wonton soup. Both were VERY good - and nothing like you would expect from your traditional American-Chinese restaurants. Both dishes were extremely spicy - the way I like it! So if you tend to like milder flavors, be sure to ask them to hold off a bit... The service was very nice at the front host stand. My only complaint is that there were three or four servers just hanging out in the booths in the dining room while I waited. One was SLEEPING on the table, one was reading, and one was CLIPPING HER FINGERNAILS at the table. I was horrified to see this, but since I got take-out wasn't too worried about hangnails winding up in my soup.....
(4)
Steve M.

This was our first visit to Sichuan Gourmet and we visited based on reviews here on Yelp. We visited on Christmas (Chinese on Christmas being a long standing tradition). The place was quite busy but we didn't have to wait for a table. When we left, there was a short wait. I started with the Vegetable & Tofu Soup which was very bland. The stock tasted like it was just water. My wife liked it. I needed to ask for salt and pepper as there was none on the table. No soy sauce either. My wife and daughter shared Crab Rangoons which my wife loved but my daughter wasn't so hot on. I'd go with my wife's view on those. For the main course I ordered Sichuan Style String Beans and Sauteed Chinese Spinach w/Garlic. I asked for some fried tofu with the spinach and this worked out well. Both these dishes were excellent. I would order these again. The kid had General Tso's Chicken which she enjoyed and my wife had Braised Whole Fish Filet with Pine Nut. The fish was excellent. Truly a wonderful dish. It's a little sweet. I think we'd ask for it with the sauce on the side next time. I liked that we had a choice of white or brown rice with the meal as I prefer brown.
(4)
Autumn W.

The Dan Dan noodles are out of this world! The staff is always friendly and the food is quickly prepared. The ingredients always taste fresh. I have only tried a couple of Chinese restaurants in the area so it is difficult to say it is the best in the area, but it is certainly the best I have had so far. I look forward to trying more of their sichuan dishes.
(5)
Saurabh M.

we waited for 15 minutes to get the seat. location is very shady, totally no lighting at the entrance/parking lot. food arrived very quickly and was upto the mark. different from other chinese restaurants. service was quick. although not very nice. my daughter spilled water on the table and the server was looking at us, while we were cleaning up the table. then she realized and got some cloth from the kitchen to clean up.
(3)
Sandy B.

My only complaint is that I've been wasting my time on other Chinese food restaurants in the area. This place is so good, great flavors and fresh ingredients.
(5)
Nirmal G.

Sichuan Gourmet is pretty good for sea food. I simply loved their Tangerine Shrimp. I don't even remember the other dishes we ordered the other day. Being Indian, I give a lot of emphasis on rice quality and it did live up - very soft and well cooked and aromatic. The veggie stir fry and soups we ordered were also great. Service was good too and prompt. I did not give 5 because I so much loved the old Red Peppers (authentic Sichuan) and this place isn't that authentic in my opinion.
(4)
Sara S.

4.5 stars. Possibly some of the BEST Chinese food in the area. It's hot and spicy which I love and the fact that it's packed with Asian people is a good thing (I'm Indian and you'll see me in an Indian restaurant if it's worth paying for the food I could/should be able to prepare) The owners are constantly there and pleasant when greetign people. My staples are the usual here as well and they're great: hot and sour soup, spicy ma po tofu and the smoky hot chicken with cayenna is excellent as well. The spicy fish filets in hot chili sauce is good too but ask them to use less oil in the sauce. Overall, fabulous.
(4)
Hamdan A.

Having just moved from San Francisco, this is the finest chengdu restaurant i found in the New England area. Amazing spicy food, great customer service. Completely unmatched with any other restaurants in this area. I got the Chengdu picy lamb, cant tell you in words how good it was. My wife got the Jumbo shrimp dish. Excellent. Must try it.
(5)
ruchir v.

I don't know why, but I feel the food at their Billerica location is better. But, the ambiance was nicer here in Framingham. We went for lunch and got spicy string beans, ma po tofu, and vegetable delight. We all got hot and sour soup and nobody really liked the soup. The string beans were pretty good and my co-worker liked the vegetable delight, though I thought it was just okay. I was looking forward to the ma po tofu, because I used to always get it in Billerica. I can't explain it, but it just didn't have the same flavor. Still good, but not great. Caveat: I'm vegetarian.
(4)
John Y.

This is my first time to rate a restaurant at one star. The food was that horrible. I went to Sichuan Gourmet restaurant in Billerica a couple of times and liked the authentic and hot sichuan food there. My wife recently found this restaurant in Framingham from Zagat 2009-2010, which is probably a branch restaurant newly open. It wasn't on the previous Zagat, but it got 27 points right away in the latest version which is almost the top rating, so our expectation was very high. We could finally make time and went there for dinner. We ordered hot and sour soup to have a first impression of how good the cook is. When the soup was served, hmmm... it tasted a little weird. It didn't taste clear enough, but we thought it could be like that. The other food was served. The following is the dishes that we ordered. - hot and sour soup - Cellophane noodle with minced pork - Chicken & Napa Cabbage w. Spicy Chili Sauce - Home Style Sea Cucumber - Mafa Tofu - Brown Rice Yes, we ordered a lot more than we can have, but we really want to taste a few and pack the rest. I like hot food and ordered all hot menu except for the rice. To my great disappointment, everything came with a lot of vegetable oil. I think it was corn oil, which was not in good quality. The cellophane noodle wasn't cooked enough for the noodle to take the sauce yet, but later, it became better. It was not as great as we used to have from another restaurant in Belmont though, but this dish was the best on the table although it was still soaked in vegetable oil. The chicken came next. The chicken was very hot in temperature and tasted great, but the sauce was also full of vegetable oil. I like vegetable, but the cabbage in this dish smelled like oily ramen, so I ate the chicken only. It's mafa tofu that came next. In fact, I liked mata tofu from the same restaurant in Billerica which made me go to the restaurant again just for it, but this one had very strange oily smell and taste. I had only one spoon and that was it. I left the whole dish. The worst was the sea cucumber. The decoration of the dish was pretty good. In fact, the visual was the best out of the four dishes. When I tasted the sea cucumber, I was wondering if it was a fake one. The surface wasn't bumpy like the real sea cucumbers. Also, as time passed, it got even softer and tasted like starch. It may not be fair to judge this restaurant only by the dishes that I ordered, but out of total 6 dishes that we ordered, the best was the brown rice just because it was as good as that in other restaurants. Cellophane noodle was acceptable. The other four were not acceptable at all. I cannot understand how this restaurant got 27 points from Zagat. I went to a few Zagat 27 point restaurants, but this is far from it. I would rate this below 15 points. Maybe I didn't order the dishes that they can do well. If you can suggest good dishes that you experienced, please let the yelp people know. If I have another chance, I'd probably like to try different dishes without oil, and post the experience here again. By the way, I'm an Asian and I like hot food very much. I even liked their hotness of two peppers. What I was disappointed is the quality and the taste of food.
(1)
Derek L.

Excellent food. Among the things I've had here are a fish and basil special (tremendous), "water-cooked" beef (viciously spicy, as it's supposed to be), beef with cumin and chili (fine flavor, perhaps better as part of a larger selection than as a meal in itself), spicy dumplings (the prototype Sichuan sauce that shows up in several other dishes), dan-dan noodles (also very well made). The non-spicy dishes seem to be quite well-made, too, but if you're here, go for the Sichuan dishes. Clearly superior stuff.
(5)
J J.

Very Americanized Chinese food. Got the homestyle beadcurd with veggies and the sesame chicken. beadcurd was too spicy and lacked taste. the sesame chicken was crispy (a plus) but very fatty inside.
(2)
Robert L.

Five stars because it's the best Chinese in an area curiously devoid of decent Chinese food. Even so, it would earn four stars on its own merits. Good, spicy sichuan specialties. Friendly service, clean room.
(5)
Patrick P.

I can't say enough about Sichuan Gourmet. It is my favorite restaurant in the area. I can't go two weeks without a trip. The owners and staff are incredibly pleasant and do a great job. This place is not an American Chinese restaurant. If you want a pu pu platter, go elsewhere. The food here is spicy, fresh and delicious. I have never had a bad meal here. Start with the spicy cold noodles, or the sauteed chicken wrapped in lettuce leaves. The Chung-du dumplings float in a spicy red chile sauce with a touch of brown sugar that make it fantastic! We always have the Kung-Pau chicken. Fresh chicken in a delicious sauce with ginger and garlic that is top notch. The beef w/ napa cabbage in spicy chili sauce is loaded with red pepper flake and one of the best dishes I've ever had. Sichuan Gourmet is worth the trip any time any day. I love it. Just writing this review makes me think, hmm maybe a trip to Framingham?? Looking back on this review from 2008, it's time for an update. I now go to the Sichuan Gourmet in Billerica. Smaller than Framingham, but honestly much better. The staff is fantastic and super friendly. I can't say enough about the Dan Dan Noodles. Spicy and delicious, I order them every time. Along with favorites listed above, the smokey hot shredded chicken with Cayenne, and the old sichuan chicken are wonderful and spicy good. The Xiang La Dry Fish Filet is wonderful as well. The baby bok choy with garlic is also well done. Hands down my go to restaurant.
(5)
Roxanne B.

Now that's what I'm talking about! Chinese food that is freshly prepared and dazzles the taste buds. We like it spicy... and oh boy that's what we got. The only disappointment was that we visited on a Saturday, expecting the luncheon special menu, but soon realized that lunch specials are only served Monday thru Friday. So it was an early dinner instead! The place was pretty packed for lunch on a Memorial Day weekend and they did not disappoint! We'll try out the luncheon specials very soon.
(5)
Sonni L.

This place is AWESOME!!! i'm so addicted to it. The best 2 dishes to order are Spicy boiled pork (or beef) with chinese cabbage & Gangou Dry Fish Filet (the 2 most spicy dish from their menu). I think it is the best chinese food i've tried.
(5)
KMarie G.

This is some high quality chinese food. It is not greasy. Yeah it's a bit expensive, but it is worth it. I can't give this place 5 stars because I have had better, if you can believe that! It is very crowded at night on weekends, and it is NOT wheelchair or lazy person accessible. They are on the second floor and you have to walk up a big flight of stairs. Staff courteous and prompt, food EXCELLENT!
(4)
Jesse W.

Went here for dinner on Monday based on reviews on Chowhound.com . Decor is average, building is hideous from outside, but MAN is it worth making the trip to Framingham! The Dan Dan Noodles were good, although I would have liked a little more spice and sauce. The Beef with Napa Cabbage with spicy Chili Sauce (VERY SPICY), Chengdu Spicy Sliced Lamb (VERY SPICY), and Jumbo Shrimp w. Sichuan Pepper Spiced Salt (very large shrimp, a little spicy) were all phenomenal, and Mai Tai's were strong and delicious! Service was perfectly adequate, we'll be back soon!!!
(4)
Juggy W.

As much as I like spicy food, I think this place is wayyyyy too spicy for me. Last time I went there was in summer... I ended up having cold sweat in 85+ humidity and bleeding outta my ass... other than that... this place is decent i guess... even though most of my taste buds pretty much died after 2 seconds.
(3)
Steve M.

The spiciest, tastiest Szechuan food I've ever had. You will need lots of white rice to offset the heat of the Chengdu spicy dumplings, and dried chicken with chili sauce. I've been there many times, I've never had a bad dish, and the clientele speaks for the quality -- it's packed out the door on the weekends. I can't recommend this place enough.
(5)
Tiffany D.

I love it. While some of the foods might be a little too oily (too much hot oil) I LOVE IT! I'm a big fan of spicy foods and this always satisfies my cravings. I recommend the fish (the first one on the seafood section in the menu), the spicy bamboo shoots (my bf's favorite), the cumin dried beef, the dan dan noodles, the spicy wontons and the hot&sour soup!! YUMMM!! Make sure to get rice to help with the spicyness!!!
(4)
S A.

This place has become a regular for us. The waitresses/owners know us now. They now also remember what we normally order. Excellent service. Did I mention, the food tastes freshly prepared and comes out of the kitchen within 10 minutes of placing the order. Tons of favorites here -- order the Jingu Fish Filet if you like fish, and there are at least 6 people to share this large dish with. Else, smoky cayenne pepper chicken, beef with napa cabbage, spicy chicken wings (appetizer), dan dan noodles (app), spicy dumplings (app) are all to die for. Been going to Sichuan Gourmet for two years straight, almost three times a month, never been disappointed.
(5)
Vicki B.

My husband and I decided to try Sichuan Gourmet because of the good reviews. We were very disappointed. We did order only a few dishes but they were basic and should have been good. The boneless spareribs were so dry they were not edible. Another appetizer was good but not great. The Shrimp dish had sauce that was very good but the shrimp tasted fishy and they should not. The fourth dish was nicely spiced but had to grow on you. Overall, we feel there are too many other restaurants in the area that are better so we will not go back.
(2)
Rhys H.

This place befuddles me. I always feel somewhat stunned walking away, my mouth, of course, on fire and wondering what it was that I just ate. This is definatley not typical American chinese food. The dishes are certainly intriguing, but I find them to be hit or miss, with little in-between. There are tons of Chinsese people there, which is always a good sign. The Dan Dan noodles are very good, the pork with Napa cabbage is great and the spicy dumplings are very good. I had about 5 other dishes when I visited with friends and was not sure what I was eating and whether or not I liked it. The sevice and ambience were average. Overall, I am befuddled but pleased.
(3)
Matthias J.

Had read good things about this pair of restaurants (Billerica/Framingham) and decided to try it out, as we happened to be close by. My wife and I ordered Tangerine Crispy Sliced Beef and Shredded Duck (week-end special). The duck was excellent, while the tangerine beef was a bit heavy on the syrupy sauce. The sauce seemed to be a commercial product. It tasted a bit artificial. But the average of the two dishes was still positive (that's how good the duck was). The food came very quickly, although not everything together, so prepare to share. Both our dishes were labeled as "1 chili" and even after removing the obvious red chili peppers, it was still spicy. Don't be fooled. When the waitress says: "one chili dishes are not spicy", that is relative to the 3 chili ones. But then again, Sichuan cuisine is spicy and if you can't take some heat, this is not the place for you. Probably not the best place to go with small children, because of this, although they had a few none-chili level dished on the menu. Although others had mentioned it, I was surprised about the number of Chinese customers. At least 50% if not more.
(4)
Aleks D.

Tend to prefer this one over the others around the area but the food can be inconsistent. This place does not deliver but you can order and pickup.
(4)
Sneakers A.

EDIT 1/5/13: I'm raising my score from 3 to 4 stars. My last two trips to Sichuan Gourmet have been very enjoyable. Dining family style with the opportunity to sample a large number of dishes has definitely raised my opinion of their food. Original review below: I'm confused by the extremely high ratings this restaurant has gathered on yelp. I even returned a second time before committing to a score. At any rate, the food here is fine, and plenty fresh - I just haven't been blown away by anything we've tried, and I don't think it's a great value. The flavor of every dish is dominated by ginger - even the general tso chicken. Good ambiance and decor once you're inside (but still route 9 on the outside).
(4)
Serena D.

went there for some late night snack (i know it's not the best place for snack), but we ended up having dinner there! We ordered Jingu fish, which is very very very spicy, and I loved it!!! I come from Sichuan, this is authentic sichuan food!!! We also had Koushui chicken, very delicious! I'd love go there everyday if I could!!!
(5)
John W.

Best Sichuan food in the US, hands down. I've had great food in Chongqing and Chengdu. If Sichuan cuisine is done right, it's awesome. And Sichuan Gourmet nails it. The owners have brought in top chefs from Sichuan Province, China. My brother-in-law who lives in NYC - originally from Dalian, China - would make the trip up to eat at this place. My parents, who never had Sichuan food before, love this place as well. I used to live five minutes from Lao Sichuan (the chinese name of the restaurant) but moved to San Francisco and am on the hunt for top shelf Sichuan Cuisine - no luck yet. Highly recommend the dan dan mian (noodle), Sichuan string beans, cumin beef, any of the fish fillet dishes. They really don't do any dish wrong, but best to stick with the central/western China food they offer, as that's their specialty. If you're looking for "american chinese food" you may not like the authentic Sichuan dishes as they're quite unique and earthy. Note: The sichuan peppercorn takes some getting used to. It has a "ma la" (chinese for numbing and spicy) flavor that is an acquired taste. It's not that it's spicier than most chili peppers, it's just that it adds the slight numb to the lips.
(5)
Kash M.

This is the absolute best Chinese restaurant in town. The food is so tasty, unlike the terrible assembly line food you get at other places. I was waiting for a good Chinese restaurant for many years and my prayers are finally answered. All the picky reviewers of how authentic it is not compared to China - just take it easy guys or find a job in a magazine. This is food for the masses - get over it.
(5)
Laura H.

my son and I stopped in at this place over the weekend at my daddy's recommendation, we were the only Americani's in the place so I figured it must be good. My son enjoyed his hot and sour soup and we shared Peking raviolis; tasty ginger sauce. I ordered the egg drop soup, nothing special. We split an order of General Tso's chicken and rice. I am not a fan of that particular dish but it was ok, not fantastic. I saw quite a few dishes going by that did looked fantastic. Great Mai Tai's!!
(3)
Andrew H.

Phenomenal, authentic Sichuan cuisine, at great prices. This restaurant is actually the second restaurant of the same name (the owner started with a smaller strip-mall outing in Billerica, MA, which is equally great). The food is tremendously tasty Sichuan fare. If you like westernized stuff, you might be disappointed, because the true flavor of the restaurant is in the fiery, numbing native fare. Favorites include the cold bamboo shoots in sesame oil (not spicy), the dumplings in spicy sauce (either the Cheng Du or regular variants, immersed in red chili oil), dan dan noodles, Yu Hsiang chicken, old Sichuan chicken, kung bao chicken, and Sichuan-style green beans. I've yet to have a bad dish here, and there are even some more traditional hot pot and offal-type dishes for the adventurous. I'm sure that there are plenty of off-menu delicacies for those who speak the language. Prices are reasonable, service is quick and efficient, the bar is well-stocked, and the wait only gets bad on Fridays and Saturdays (though you can cut through much of the waiting by calling ahead).
(5)
Raz G.

I love this place for one reason the food is more spicy than any Indian restaurant in MA. I got there once a week and mostly with work colleagues for Friday lunch. the service is quick. You can actually call in and by the time you arrive the food is on the table hot and ready to eat. they have a decent collection of alcohol and the waitress are nice and friendly. A definite recommend for all who like Chinese food on the spicy side.
(5)
Jane F.

Went there with my mom, the food was amazing. Real Sichuan cuisine, which is known for their spicy dishes. DELICIOUS!!! It took us forever to order, because everything looked so good. They do have items that are not spicy for those who can't eat spicy food like my husband, and the food was still delicious. Everything we ordered was amazing. and the food came out so fast. and the service was very attentive. Definitely going back!!!
(5)
Steve F.

Good stuff but Hot n' Spicy seems the norm here on a lot of the menu. Definately a shock wave for dull taste buds. Some stuff that the menu doesn't list as hot is hot. I saw smoke coming out of my 5 year old's ears on the noodles. I went through 2 beers, 4 glasses of water and some tea while eating.
(4)
Steve G.

Best authentic Chinese food in town! Unlike most Chinese/American restaurants - be aware that when you order a "hot" dish (1-3 peppers on the menu) you get exactly that! (most other restaurants give you just luke warm even with 3 peppers). My wife loves the seafood on pan fried noodles ... where i LOVE the spicy garlic pork chops from the specials menu.
(5)
reese w.

Possibly my favourite sichuan restaurant in the Boston area! It's hot and spicy and filled with Chinese people (all good signs of a quality sichuan restaurant). I crave the dried chicken with pepper they serve here because it has a perfect balance of heat for me. See the pictures I uploaded for yummy goodness. I would be in trouble if I lived closer to this place.
(5)
Andrew C.

Really great Chinese. Went with my wife thanks to Yelp then took my parents when they came to visit. Both times the food was outstanding. Not cheap but so much better than the average Chinese takeout place. We have had soup, chicken, fish, beef, and vegetable dishes and all were really good and very fresh tasting. I can't really speak of the service because I was paying too much attention to the food. Don't be fooled by exterior of the building or the location being on the second floor of not the most attractive building. We have to drive by a bunch of other Chinese restaurants to get there but next time we go out for Chinese we'll be going back to Sichuan Gourmet for sure.
(5)
Johnny X.

Quite possible one of the best Chinese restaurants that I have ever been to. Even living in Boston's Chinatown area hasn't given me the opportunity to find such delicious cuisine. When I go I always make sure to get the Kung Pao Chicken, Sauteed Duck Tongue and Dan Dan Noodles. During one summer when I was at home, I went every single week and never got tired of it. Now that I am going to school in Boston, each night I dream of going back to Sichuan Gourmet and experiencing the party of flavors in my mouth, and filling a pool with Kung Pao Chicken and doing the backstroke in it. OMG.
(5)
Bostex T.

I kept clicking back and forth between 4 & 5 stars... the only reason for my indecision is how poorly the staff under-estimates the wait for a table. I strongly suggest take-out because everytime we go to dine there the wait is 30+minutes (for 4), which is simply a testament to how good the food is. However, the host/hostess always says, "about 20 minutes." And when I have to stand there and watch everyone eat such tasty food, well, it makes me really upset. The food is beyond reproach, and beyond compare in the area. Being raised in Texas on spicy food, it's great to find a restaurant in New England that has truly spicy food. I highly recommend, for main-stream tasty spicy, #62 "Sichuan Kung Bao Beef." For non-spicy, just really good, #85 Sesame Chicken. I can't find it on the menu, but I've ordered it anyway, Sweet & Sour Pork. Now this isn't the heavily fried, orange jelly coated chunks of pig fat you might get elsewhere. Like everything else here, their version is good. This is strips of pork cooked in a more gently flavored sweet/sour sauce that I have to eat fast when it's "shared" - it's not sharing when everyone's fighting over it. I could go on & on, but I'm making myself hungry, and if you go there too, then my wait for a table will just be worse! p.s. pull in to the lot just past their's, the parking's much easier there and you're only 10 feet farther.
(5)
Julie N.

Great spicy long beans!
(4)
Paul E.

This is my favorite chinese restaurant in America. Really authentic szechuan cuisine, plenty of spice/chilis. Generally lots of chinese and indians (probably because the area's indian restaurants suck). Hot chicken wings, double cooked bacon, lamb with cumin - all incredible. The fixed price lunch has got to be one of the best deals on the planet - about $7. On second floor above bathroom fittings store. You can get there if you are heading West on Rt 9 from Shoppers world. Otherwise, take the back roads and park by the Citizens Bank on Sturgis Road.
(5)
Matt W.

Yelpers had it right, this place is great. Very authentic food, spicy, quick service and tasty. A great find!
(4)
Ellen C.

Sichuan is full of friendly people, with tasty food. I personally love the Dried Chicken, or I believe it's L6 or L9 during the lunch specials. Spicy food is great. I try to get out here whenever I'm so sick of the non-spicy food in the dining hall that I could scream. A great place to go with a group of friends. I did find a suspicious piece of plastic in my food once, but I've been trying to write that off.
(3)
Alice L.

Pretty decent Sichuan food, and definitely one of the best around these here parts. Is it super spicy, no, but my family's from Hunan, and that's all about hotness, not spicy hotness from peppercorns, but HOTness from chilies. And so, definitely good enough in my book to satisfy my hotness quotient. The dishes are also authentic enough to satisfy my craving for non-westernized Chinese food, and so, if you're looking for some neon red sauce with your mystery meat, they don't do that. Or at least, I've never noticed if they do. The spicy fish fillet is awesome, and the spicy beef cold dish is also recommended. Anyhoo, I would also try to come here on the weekends for their nifty specials like cold duck or rabbit. Also, the smoked duck is yummy!
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Rocket C.

We used to love this place, but it seems to have changed. Off our list. Food came with hair in it. Eeew.
(2)
Rohin A.

Went here last night. The food was excellent. We ordered the spicy lamb, a chicken dish, string beans, seafood with sizzling rice, lo mein and fried rice. Almost all the food was gluten free and tasted great. Despite them saying that most dishes had a 2 'chilli' rating, the food wasn't super spicy (I didn't break a sweat) but was spicy enough to be enjoyable to someone used to eating spicy Indian food.
(5)
Mike C.

Authentic Cheng Du cuisine. Food is fantastic and fresh. The beef tendon with tripe in chili suace is great, the sichuan cold spicy noodles is awesome, the pork or chicken with cabbage in chili sauce is addictive. I am there weekly and often crave these 3 dishes when not. Original location in Billerica is great too.
(5)
Erica B.

this place is fantastic. we were local (i'm never in framingham), called and spoke to an incredibly nice man (owner?). told him we didn't have a menu but wanted to try his favorites. we had the chengdu dumplings (amazing), the dan dan noodles (incredible), the sichuan kung bao chicken (delicious, unique) and a pork dish with bean sauce (not on the menu, great). i cannot wait to go back.
(5)
Jeannette L.

I've been coming to Sichuan Gourmet almost weekly with many people from work. (we actually schedule it in our outlook calendar). It's the best chinese food near where I live, and I will never to any other. The food is always delicious, even whenever we decided to try something new. I would list my favorites, but I think I might ended up listing almost all the items in the menu. They do get crowded during dinner time especially in the weekend, so just be prepared to have to wait. The service is OK, but I dont come here for the service, I come for the food!
(5)
Raj M.

Best chineses food in a 10 mile radius! The food here is very good. It's not just fried and HAS actual taste...Not something you can say for most Chinese restaurants outside of chinatown. We usually order take out but anytime we come to the pick up, the restaurant is packed! And the location is out of the way, so it's not just drive by traffic... I highly recommend trying Sichuan Gourmet.
(4)
Alice T.

Caution! HOT! I knew what I will be getting from the name "sichuan" -- it's the province famous for it's spicy food. but boy, I didn't know it would be this hot. The food was delicious. We ordered a fish dish, it came in a bowl filled with spicy broth, and veggies. It was really good but I can only had a couple pieces of fish before I finished 2 glasses of water and all the rice I had on my plate. We also ordered a cold noodle dish and it was great too. prefect for the summer.
(5)
Dogen B.

Very tasty food, large variety and always very crowded. This is good because food are always very fresh. I got the large schezuan fish soup and definitely "eat today enjoy many times tomorrow" kind of dish. My fault really, it just tasted so good!...woof...
(4)
Kendall H.

NUCLEAR spicy if you choose to make it, yet easy to make suitable for the average customer looking for good chinese food. Much better than i expected from a chinese restaurant in the middle of framingham, fast service. Love their fish and lamb dishes on the house specialties.
(5)
Sarah D.

I highly recommend this place. It's delicious and authentic. Service is great, food is great.
(5)
Mariana H.

I have tried several dishes in Sichuan Gourmet. But hands down, the best dish here is the beef with hot green pepper!!! I am soooo addicted to it, i can't imagine someone not being crazy about it....
(4)
Nana J.

The previous yelp reviews set my expectations too high, and Sichuan Gourmet did not meet them. We had ordered some pretty basic dishes for take out (beef and broccoli, General Tso's chicken, and beef lo mein). All of the dishes failed to meet even the basic expectations. The dishes were watery, flavors were misplaced, and they did not include any rice with our order. The cost was too high for takeout ($55 for 3 people).
(2)
Gary B.

I love this place and am so happy to see authentic Chinese food restaurants popping up. This place and Red Pepper are both fantastic. You know you are probably going to have a good Chinese meal when the restaurant is packed and you are the only non-Asian in the place. That has been the case every time I have been to Sichuan Gourmet. Each dish we get is better than the next, with the exception of the double cooked bacon (at least I think that was the name of it). We ordered that the first time we went because 1) I had never heard of bacon in chinese cooking and was curious and 2) I love bacon. It was a very strange dish. It was not bad in any way, but just kind of weird. They brought out a plate with just a big pile of bacon (at least a pound). It was not fried like you would have for breakfast. It was soft like it had been boiled or cooked in liquid. I would not order it again, but I am glad I tried it.
(5)
fussyeater x.

I had planned to try Bernards for lunch, but when I got to the mall I saw several firetrucks and it looked like everyone was evacuated. Not being a patient person, I turned around back to Rt. 9 to try this place instead. I was happy to find that they had a large sign and it wasn't as difficult to locate as some had suggested, although you should be in the right lane and paying attention. I got there just after noon and others were already dining and the place became fairly full and downright noisy by the time I left. I ordered from the luncheon specials menu and that may have been a mistake. I got the chicken and shrimp with Yu Hsiang sauce, and it came with Hot and Sour soup (indeed sour and not as flavorful as some I've had, but a good clean broth compared to the pseudo-gravy sometimes served), spring roll (disppointingly thick wrapper - perhaps a commercial frozen product and not their own) and vegetable fried rice, which was clearly not fried at all and consisted of their steamed white rice with brown sauce poured over it and a (very) few peas and onion pieces added. The main dish was OK, with generally cubed chunks of chicken and a goodly number of small shrimp combined with red and green peppers and thin slices of a dark, gelatinous material that I was told were mushrooms - it was hard to conceive of them as being anything other than canned. What heat there was came from pepper flakes in the sauce, but to my taste it didn't even merit the single pepper they assigned it on the menu. The portions were generous, and I had half packed to go for dinner, but I will be adding more veggies to the rice and likely an onion to the other, Overall, I didn't experience anything to distinguish it from ordinary Chinese, and the rice didn't even reach that level. The room was pleasant, but the service perfunctory at best. Again, the food experience and service might have been different if I had come in the evening and ordered off the regular menu. I may try it again, but am unlikely to drive out from Boston just for that.
(2)
Tom E.

Ahhh... the legendary Sichuan Gourmet; basically the only thing I ever hear about from Framingham apart from the famous heart study. It was about time we checked it out, with a culinary expert from China as well. Tongues and tummys were readied, the Mass Pike was adequately funded and we got to our table on a sat night without any problem. I was assured that this was the real thing from my expert-in-tow and a selection of typical dishes were ordered - tendons in wonder sauce, potstickers, spicy mushrooms and two entrees - a beef dish touted as one of the spiciest things in Mass - and duck with peppers and bamboo. Food came very quick and the appetizers were all fantastic - especially the tendons with their lingering hot heat. The two entrees were good, but not mind-blowing. And as for the spice... sorry, but it wasn't that much - Thai food has the hot-stuff medal bagged for now. Bottom Line: Great food for sure, but I didn't experience anything worth justifying the drive here. Come here if you're in the area.
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Jenn L.

I'm an American Born Chinese and I have to say that I would not even feed this to my dog... no offense, but the non-Asians that rated this restaurant to be 4.5 stars need to stop messing with the rating system. it threw it off completely... but in all fairness... I usually will not dine at an "Americanized" Chinese restaurant unless there are other Asians eating there... what a disappointment to have been fooled... =P
(1)
Alan C.

i've been going to old sichuan ever since it opened up a few years back. though i'm not a regular, i'll come here whenever i get cravings for spicy sichuan food. i grew up eating cantonese food at home and the food was never that spicy. for some reason, a lot of cantonese people don't like spicy food at all! i am the exception. SPICY FOOD FUCKING RULES! for cold dishes, i recommend the dan dan mian and the sichuan cold noodles (better one)...spicy wontons are small but hot and oily. spicy bamboo shoots are very good. their beef noodle soup is pretty bomb...get it extra spicy. you'll be wiping the sweat from your forehead later. everything else i've tried here is pretty standard. my only complaint is that the food is a bit too oily. however, if you like spicy chinese food, then you'll enjoy eating here.
(4)
Justin Gwailo H.

Sichuan Gourmet in Framingham & Billerica are the same owner. In my opinion, they serve the BEST and most authentic Sichuan cuisine in the Boston area. I love the Ma Po Tofu, Double Cook Bacon, Dandan Noodles, & Dried Chicken w/ Chili Sauce. Be prepared for upset stomach yet delightful food! Extra 5% off if paid by cash (it's ancient Chinese secret... ssshhh!!).
(5)
R B.

Excellent and highly consistent, but you must go beyond American Chinese standards. Wonder sauce and Cheng-du sauce, they should bottle it and I would it eat it on cardboard. Cumin lamb, hot and sour wonton soup, shredded potatoes with sour cabbage (you have to try this...like no other potato dish), yum! Whatever fish they use is sweet and succulent. Insanely good, which is why it's always busy.
(5)
Brian D.

I don't know why but the scene from a Christmas Story when Ralphy gets pushed down the slide by Santa and the elves 'you'll shoot your eye out kid' comes to mind when I think back on being invited to a 'Burn Your Face Off' party at Sichuan Garden. It's like, you know you're gonna hurt yourself real bad if the Chinese kid tells you that this shit is hot, but you know you HAVE to do it. Honestly, my face didn't burn off it just sort of singed up a bit and I couldn't taste anything for a few hours but thats OK. It was worth it. This is some quality grub and it's not like everything on the menu is nuclear assault hot so you can take your bland loving friends there too. I really liked the spicy beef tendons, sort of like super hot salami served cold. Also the dried beef and chicken with pepper was pretty great. I might caution you to stay away from the sea cucumber but that's because that shits just weird, if you want to eat a messed up that like that - god bless you.
(4)
H. A.

I can't yet give out the 5 stars because I haven't tried enough dishes at Sichuan Gourmet, but everything I've eaten so far has been awesome. They have a spicy wonton soup that is absolutely delicious--a large amount for about $5, 6. They also have some dishes that aren't typically found at the majority of Chinese restaurants arounds. Lots of steamed and seafood dishes that I'd like to try. By the way--when they say spicy, they MEAN spicy (part of why I order from here).
(4)
Kelcy A.

Yes!!! This place is amazing. My favorites here include Sichuan style green beans, bamboo shoots in special sauce, dried chicken, kung pao chicken, don don noodles, and the spicy wonton soup. Anything spicy is probably good here. I go with my friends whenever we can make it.
(5)
Sameer K.

The reason I knew this place was good is because all I saw when I walked in was chinese people. Chinese people in a chinese rest. is a good sign. And it was. Taste: Amazing. When they say spicy they mean it. Spicy food lovers come here. Service: Fantastic and fast. Portion: Large. A dish is an order for 2 not one.
(5)
Peter P.

Very good food. If you know someone who loves spicy chinese food then definitely take them here! Not spicy enough? Just ask for the chili oil and spread all over! Mmmm...
(5)
Lily J.

The best Chinese food I've had in the area. Favorite dishes: Chengdu spicy dumplings, Old Sichuan chicken (careful, it's spicy!), and Sichuan style string beans. I like having the option to order brown rice instead of white rice. Great place to take the parents when they come to visit. It can get busy on the weekends so be ready for a short wait at dinner.
(5)
Ellen L.

I give this place 3 stars because there is a different Sichuan restaurant that I live closer to that I absolutely love. This place is less authentic in their preparation which disappoints me. The waitstaff is good and the food is very consistent. I would say that for being in the suburbs this is one of the better Chinese restaurants. I wonder if I can ask for an extra kick in their dishes though. Last couple of times I went, it lacked the signature kick that Sichuan food delivers.
(3)
Maria M.

Sichuan Gourmet, so glad I found you. Having come from the Bay area, it's pretty tough to find awesome Chinese food- - or any kind of Asian food in New England. That is, until I discovered Sichuan Gourmet, authentic Sichuan food. I was introduced to the restaurant by one of my Indian friends, who was on a quest for spicy Asian food, and that was nearly a year ago. Since then, I try to get my Sichuan fix as often as I can! When I see a room fool of Asians in a Chinese restaurant, I know it has to be good! The best dish on the menu is the dried chicken chili- - it's crispy fried bits of chicken thigh in a spicy red oil with green chillies. We also love the dan dan noodles. What has become my all-time favorite dish there is the fried lobster in chili oil - - it is to die for. I actually prefer the fried king crab legs, but they've stopped making it! I couldn't believe it! It was the best BEST thing I had on their menu. I also recommend the cabbage and tofu in chili sauce as well as the sichuan green beans. In fact, that's what I had for dinner tonight. :)
(5)
C C.

This place is amazing! I refuse to eat Chinese food from anywhere else, the food was fresh and the ingredient s were of great quality. I only had the pu-pu platter but will be back soon for more!
(5)
Jessica K.

What more need be said, than that I'm seriously considering figuring out a way to get their Fried Tofu and Napa Cabbage with Spicy Chilli Sauce (aka "lava tofu" according to the friend who introduced me to this place) packed on dry ice, and overnighted to my brother, far removed from any decent Chinese food, in North Dakota? Yes, it's that good.
(5)
Paul B.

If this isn't the best Chinese food I've ever had, it's in the top 5. Same goes for the hotness of the hot dishes. We ordered two of the "3-pepper" dishes off the menu, which we thoroughly enjoyed, though they literally caused so much sweat to bead on my head that it dripped down onto my shoulders.
(5)
Sean C.

This restaurant is awesome and well above expectations. Very good, very tasty, authentic Chinese food and very friendly restaurant. We ordered: (1) Dan Dan Noodles, (2) Wonton with Chili Sauce, and (3) Lunch Special L-4 (Kung Bao Chichen). All food very well prepared and services are good and fast.
(5)
Aishwarya M.

I am not a great fan of Chinese food as I find it too sweet for my liking. However recently a friend introduced me to this place. I was a bit skeptical when I saw the place from outside but the inside was great. The best part was the food. It was amazing! Completely loved the scallion pancakes and the Chicken and Napa cabbage with spicy sauce. The quantity was large too! Will definitely go back again.
(5)
Christine M.

Hands down the BEST Chinese food I've had in years! Everything was made fresh and was hot when I picked it up for take-out on a Friday night. The place was packed with patrons and there were 5 other bags waiting for pickup up which indicated to me that people love this place! Had the chengdu spicy dumplings which were delish, flavorful and they even smelled amazing! Crab rangoons had the perfect amount of filling! General Tsos chicken was fried in the perfect amount of batter with real chunks of chicken! And the Kung Pao Beef was amazing!! Can't wait to have it again and try other dishes!
(5)
Al C.

The best! I've had Chinese just about everywhere in the state including most of china town. This place is tops all!
(5)
Keerthika V.

Quick service and spicy food. Ordered Lunch special menu L29- sautÃ©ed fish filets with basil. Comes with fried rice and veg spring roll combo. The fish when had with fried rice kind of reduced the spice level. The combo comes with egg soup which is not great. The service is good and fast too. This place gets grounded during noon.
(4)
Preeti P.

Super quick and efficient service, though they do border on annoying if you take more than 2-3 mins to order once seated! Our friends have been regulars here for over 8 years now, and we've joined them for dinner a couple of times. Both times I've enjoyed the egg fried rice, shredded chicken with cayenne pepper, Dan Dan noodles and the dry spicy (boneless & fried) chicken. Mapu Tofu is good for the vegetarians in the group. Pretty authentic tasting stuff! Very clean and well maintained interiors and fair prices.. Around $50 for two good eaters, and a beer each.
(4)
Nick L.

Another of my faves, as you can tell I eat out a lot ! Very authentic and I love the spicy cayenne chicken lunch special. Friendly owners and staff thanks !
(5)
Kevin T.

House fried rice isn't oily, general tzo's chicken is very tasty, all in all I spent 75 bucks and well worth the 5 dishes I bought. Great place. And they can adjust the spicyness so kids can eat!
(5)
Nicole C.

So gross!!!! Got the broccoli and beef luncheon special and it was super fatty and pink! Ugh disgusting. Sucks cause my work gets from here every other week.
(1)
Marc C.

Awkward moment. Awkward silence and language barrier awkwardness. Absolutely not a very inviting time to come at 525p on a Tuesday night... Walked in upstairs to bar the bartender was slumped over his stool in a bowl full of food and all bar stools were removed. It was an awkward silence as I didn't want to ask for a stool, not ask him to stop eating dinner to wait on just me. So I left. Not sure I will go back here.
(2)
Sara M.

The food is good. Although I didn't find it to be extremely spicy. Don't get me wrong...it was spicy but not off the charts. We had the dry style chicken (turn out it was not dry but served in a lot of broth/chili oil with potatoes) special and the chicken and cabbage, both were rated as some of the spiciest on the menu. The house fried rice was good to balance things out and the Mai Thai was good. Service was nothing special but they got us what we needed in a efficient manner. I'll be back but will have to try some other dishes. None of the ones we had blew me away. But in fairness I ordered the wrong dish and didn't realize until it was served that it was not what I had wanted.
(4)
Joe C.

This isn't your run-of-the-mill Chinese restaurant. It's quite a classy joint. It's located on a second floor of a tiny strip mall, directly over a small Asian market. So if you're in need of an elevator you may want to call ahead and see if one is available. All of the food we tried was terrific. My two favorite dishes were the Peking pan fried ravioli's (aka: dumplings) and the West Lake beef soup. The fish fillet entree, w/ napa cabbage and chili sauce, was very good and kicked my ass with plenty of heat. However I felt it relied too much on red hot peppers alone and not much else for taste. I prefer a little more sophistication to accompany my heat. Portions were fairly large and great for sharing. Service was fine too. All of our food was served in lickedy-split time. According to their website they operate other Sichuan Gourmet restaurants in Billerica, Sharon and Brookline.
(4)
Diana L.

For Chinese take out I thought the food was very well prepared, if a little bland. Here is what we ordered: - Peking ravioli - veggie dumplings - spring rolls - scallion pancake - beef with broccoli - general gau's chicken - pork with bamboo shoots - cashew chicken - chicken fried rice If I had gone here by myself I would have ordered the spicy Szechuan dishes but I was ordering for my family - 3 younger brother who do not like spicy food along with my mom and dad. Everything was hot and delicious and tasted as though it had been made to order. I didn't have any complaints with the dishes except that they were underseasoned, my mom voiced this opinion as well. There is a difference between underseasoned and "not spicy" -- the dishes were just lacking flavor period. That being said, I thought they were prepared well and the ingredients seemed fresh. The broccoli was not over cooked, it had a nice bite to it. Thankfully, I had my own homemade hot sauce which definitely livened up the dishes. I plan on coming back with my boyfriend to sample the spicy fare.
(4)
Tim S.

Great Szechuan restaurant where many of the dishes have a lot of kick. I'm particularly fond of the dumplings but I have had other dishes including scallops with the chengdu sauce. Service has always been prompt.
(4)
Dan M.

Maybe my mistake was coming in 30 mins before close but I didn't expect this. Ordered the spring rolls and didn't find them flavorful but it was fresh. For dinner I order the old Sichuan chicken. Per the menu it it was only given a single Chili pepper while others had 2. I love spicy food, I'm from Albuquerque, NM, but it was intense how hot it was. I only had 3 pieces of the heavily over breaded dark meat chicken and my mouth burned for 30 mins after. So I waited for my waitress to return to close out my tab. After waiting for 15 mins I got up and asked for my bill. The man who works the register, I think he is a manager or owner, got it for me and brought it over. He asked it I would like my dinner to go and I informed him it was inedible due to how spicy it was. He didn't care and ran my CC FOR the full amount. I guess I should have walked out when the cook gave me the evil eye when I 1st walked in because he sure did punish me with a poor and overpriced meal.
(1)
Frank L.

I didn't except to walk into a restaurant like this, especially a Chinese restaurant. It's well decorated and not shabby at all. Food is great, I'd say very authentic, one of the best Chinese restaurants I've tried in MA or even the New England areas. I would also recommend Red Pepper in Framingham, great food as well, just a tiny bit smaller. Like all the other Chinese restaurants I've tried, they are better with spicy-oriented food, but the other stuff I've tried have turned out pretty well too. And they do tend to have more food ingredients which offered a more expansive menu.
(4)
Sougata S.

They just get their act right, in food, service and simplicity. Decent portions and great taste.
(4)
Sam T.

This is the best place to get great, authentic Chinese food. I always go to Sichuan Gourmet with my family whenever we feel like having some Asian food outside of what we make at home and we are happily willing to travel the hour it takes to get there. The staff is very kind. They are attentive and offer help along with an occasional check up every now and then to assure a great dining experience. They do speak English, though minimal, but enough to understand your order and your requests. We order the same things nearly every time we go; this includes a fish dish (gangou dried fish fillet or jingu fish fillet), a chicken dish (kung pao chicken), a shrimp dish (jumbo shrimp with pepper spiced salt), a beef dish (shredded beef with hot green pepper or beef and nappa cabbage), and a noodle dish (pan fried noodle with seafood). Ordering one of each of the categories will let you experience the tastes offered by these amazing chefs. Never have we had an unsatisfactory dish. The costs of these dishes are fair for the amount given and the excellent dining experience. I recommend this restaurant to anyone who is looking for genuine Chinese food at an affordable cost. You will not regret visiting this place.
(5)
Shreya S.

Awesome Chinese place, good food. They have the best smoky shredded chicken and Kung pao chicken. Lol mein and even fried rice is pretty good.
(4)
Peter L.

Not bad as a Sichuan restaurant. Friends and I went to this place after our badminton tournament and one of the players insisted coming. We asked for the dishes to be made less spicy and they seasoned to our expectations. Slides Pork in garlic and hot sauce was my favorite along all I ordered that day. The fried front legs with asparagus, however, was slightly overlooked and lacking ingredients. Dumplings were too thick on the outside. But I suppose it's still worth a try after all.
(4)
Shia G.

Came in on a sat night, busy but no wait which was nice. Upon sitting herbal tea was delivered to the table. Ordered scallion pancakes which were the high light of dinner. Expertly rolled and pan fried until golden brown, not to greasy or thick. The crab rangoons were ok, but the general Gau's chicken was tasty with the house fried rice. Items are served family style so you'll plenty leftovers to take home.
(4)
Kejing W.

The food is dry. Hot doesn't mean authentic szechuan food. If this is the best Chinese restaurant in the Boston. The standard is just above average. Try Some authentic Chinese restaurant in NYC or LA, you should get what I am talking about.
(3)
Donna M.

Love spicy food!! I recommend the spicy fish filet w/ basil!! Very spicy w/ other flavor nuances. Another favorite is the chungdu spicy chicken. This dish is always in the blackboard in the front. One if my cravings!! It is spicy but flavored w/ cumin & a variety of other spices that r hard to identify. Just all out delicious!! The spicy shredded chicken w/ peppers is also very good, though sometimes too salty. Had the salt & pepper shrimp recently, also good. Only complaint is that the portions r not consistent. Also the flAvors, depends on whose cooking that day. All in all I love the place but not for the ordinary Americanized food. Stick to spicy!! U won't be dissappointed ! Recently tried the Gangou dry fish fillets!! Outstanding!!!
(5)
Ben D.

Been coming here with the boyfriend for the past three years now. I think to really appreciate this place, you have to order things that are off the beaten path of the typical americanized chinese dishes. The food is spicy! And not american spicy, but more like made by your grandmother back in Chengdu spicy. If you can tolerate spicy, get the Old Sichuan Chicken. The Dan Dan Noodles are also amazing.
(5)
Andrew Q.

Sichuan food is traditionally known as spicy food lover's haven. It would stand to reason, then, that all of their non-spicy offerings are sub-par. This is not the case. Sichuan Gourmet makes damn good food. Every time I order something random here, it ends up being quite delicious, though I admittedly have never tried any of the traditionally Americanized options. Some solid offerings to get you started: "Fish Filets w. Fresh Tomato & Vegetables" and "House Special Flavored Duck (With Bone)". Service is your standard sub-par good-luck-getting-their-attention Chinese restaurant fare. The tables are often a bit of a mess, and your fellow diners are likely to be rather loud. For Chinese food outside of Boston, this is the place to be though.
(4)
Jennie N.

Awful food, wicked oily, awful communication skills...never again
(1)
Mario C.

Sichuan Gourmet is the best authentic Sichuan in the Boston area. When they say spicy - they mean it. You will sweat! The key importance is that the flavors of the various types of chillies and peppers used is what makes these dishes so addictive. Clearly China has a love affair with spices but this place brings to Boston what is most definitely the closest to the real thing that I have ever tried in Asia. We had the Roast Beef and Tendon in Chili Sauce - which is a cold appetizer. This is probably the best version prepared in the area. I order this dish everywhere I can as a means to compare places. This wins hands down. We also had the Fresh Bamboo Shoots in Spicy sauce. Another excellent cold side dish. We also had the Fish Fillets with Napa Cabbage in Spicy Chili Sauce. This dish is probably what this place is most famous for. I know people who drive up from Rhode Island for this dish. I don't blame them and honestly it is that good! The tilapia fillets are lightly fried and tender - they melt in your mouth and it's all entombed in a thick chili sauce with several layers of various chilies, chili powders, flakes and oils. It's like the seven layers of purgatory to dig in and get your fillet out into your plate. I realized today the secret flavor in it all. The fish is soaked in Ginger before being fried. Try it! Eat a piece of fish and hold it in your mouth - when the chili all hoes away you can taste the subtle ginger within the soft tilapia. It's excellent! Honestly the best - because it's not a "dare" dish, you can see that people have to truly LOVE what they do to prepare this. And you have to also Love the experience in flavors and sweat to enjoy this. The last dish was the Fried Tofu with Vegetable (family style). Which was good as well but definitely more common dish. I have been coming to this restaurant for over a decade. It never loses a beat. The consistently, flavors, portions, and busy lines out the door is always a constant. With four very different dishes all branded with "chili" sauce the fact is each had such different taste and textures. The perfect marriage between chili peppers and base ingredients assembled by experienced hands.
(5)
Regina L.

One of only 2 restaurants that I know of that makes chungqin chicken, a favorite dish. Great dumplings and cucumber in chili garlic sauce. Expect a wait on holidays, and they are not good at giving accurate wait times.
(4)
Foodie G.

Located on the second floor of a small shopping center on RT 9, Sichaun Gourmet has some of the best authentic Chinese food west of Boston. If you are looking for typical American Chinese there are better options. But if you want dishes that are usually found only in Chinatown, this is your place. From the stir fried Pea Pod Stems to the Duck with Vegetables nothing disappoints. Each dish is carefully prepared and correctly seasoned. Sichuan is supposed to be hot and Sichuan Gourmet gets it spot on. Just enough heat to make you take notice, but not so much that it overwhelms the flavor of the dish. Prices are very fair, and the service is always good.
(5)
Rebecca B.

Highly recommended. The service was good and good on point. They are not one to skimp on the alcohol either, as we got a scorpion bowl and was one of the strongest we have had. Would definitely try the dumplings.
(5)
Yui J.

This restaurant is awesome. Probably the most authentic Chinese Sichuan cuisine restaurant available in Metro west. The price of the meals are very fair. Not sure what you want to have for lunch? Just hit this place up and order something from the lunch set menu section. Most of their lunch menu options are around 8 ~ 10 dollars range and they include soup, rice/fried rice, and Crab rangoon/spring roll. It's worth every penny, really. I see a LOT of people coming in groups and just ordering lunch set for a nice economical value meal. My personal favorite for lunch though, is spicy beef noodle soup. It's really just perfect when you go to the restaurant alone. Just under 10 dollars and it tastes great (quite a quantity too). I've been pretty much abusing it this winter since it's a perfect match!! If you are coming with friends and people you want to impress in general, you can order some more authentic food from the menu. I will list some here! -Dan Dan noodle -Roast beef, tendon and tripe with Chili sauce (cold appetizer) -Sichuan Double cooked bacon -Fresh whole fish with sichuan chili bean sauce -Fish filets and napa cabbage with chili sauce -Beef tripe, pork blood and pork intestine stew These are a bit pricier compared to the lunch menu, but they are very authentic. Even my Chinese friends approve of these. I live almost across from this restaurant, and these are the best stuff that I can think of after going to this restaurant for almost 4 years. So yeah, why don't you give it a try? I almost forgot to mention one thing though, the experience won't be as nice if you are not into spicy food in general.
(5)
Charlene L.

If you're looking for authentic Chinese food, specifically Sichuan style, then you're at the right place. This is my go to Chinese cuisine spot in Framingham. The prices are fair, portions are family style, food is awesome and consistently delicious, and waitresses are friendly. I absolutely love spicy food, so any place that can satisfy my taste buds with that extra kick will get some bonus points. Some of my favorites are the Old Sichuan Chicken, Sichuan Wontons in Chili Oil, Sichuan Style String Beans and Dan Dan Mein. The Old Sichuan Chicken has just the right amount of crunch on the outside and is packed with flavor on the inside. Wontons have a nice texture with a great sauce to go with it. String beans have a nice bite and always tastes delicious. Dan Dan Mein reminds me of my childhood -- so good!! The only downside of this place is the frog dish cooked with chili peppers. It sounds gross to eat frog, but it's actually delicious and tastes similar to chicken. Anyway, this dish lacks meat and flavor compared to Red Pepper's down route 9 towards Worcester. This dish is my go to dish at any Sichuan Restaurant, so they lose a star for not doin' it right.
(4)
waits w.

By far the best Chinese food around. No joke. Walk in and you've got a wait. Call ahead and you're on hold. Pickup your food and there are 5 other people waiting. Kung Bao chicken-great. House fried rice- great dry rubbed fish- great Odd location on 2nd floor above randomness on Rt 9 but worth it. Oh and beware of the parking lot. Always overflowing with bad drivers.
(5)
Emily K.

I'm not a big Chinese food person, but Sichuan Gourmet never lets me down. It can be pretty packed in the evenings, but that's to be expected for a good place. The food comes out fast, they have a comprehensive menu, the portions are generous and perfect for sharing. The best thing on the menu is the cumin dry beef! That alone keeps me coming back. The waitstaff doesn't seem to have a wide vocabulary if you ask them specific questions, but - just hush up and order, you won't be sorry.
(5)
D S.

Amazing Chinese food! I'm from LA so we have all the best but this place tops them when it comes to authentic Chinese food. We had half the menu, party of 12, and everything was fantastic. Can't go wrong here. Call for reservations cuz this place is always busy.
(5)
Robert H.

Sichuan Gourmet started out at the pinnacle of near greatness not long ago but has really sharply descended down hill into the valley of mediocrity in recent years. The manager used to tell you which dishes were great, based on your taste that you should definitely try. Now he sits at the counter obviously dieing of boredom, watching TV, and processing credit cards His obvious lack of passion, and disengagement from his job is pathetically obvious as he never greets a customer or leaves the protection of his counter top-- His apathetic attitude seems to have spread to the once proud chef, eager waitress staff, as well as the food . The once hot delicious Sichuan dishes are getting are getting progressively smaller and so bland you have to force yourself to finish so as not to waste your money. For example, the Sichuan spicy fish was almost tasteless, and portions almost close to air plane fair size if you divide between three people. The Chengndu Spicy Chicken use to be a wonderful sweet, salty tangy dish but now reminds me of airport food court General Gau's Poultry Confection smothered in sweet sauce. The beef with long horn pepper was pretty good. But my group was afraid to order more dishes for fear of being disappointed. The Chinese customers who go there such as certain family members of mine like to pretend that they have gone back to exotic Sichuan province in China for an authentic meal but confess that by the time they leave they realize they are just in pedestrian Route 9 Framingham, home of Shoppers World, and every chain restaurant under the sun.' In a world of a gazillion So So restaurants, this one flirted with greatness but has now due to lack of leadership, embraced complete mediocrity This place is due for a change in management . . . then chef and the wait staff might then regain their passion. If so the food might recover as well.
(2)
Shaarif Z.

This has the best chicken entree ever.. Chengdu Chicken.. spicy, dry and yummy!
(4)
Steve A.

Continues to be the best Szechuan food in MA. You need to go to flushing ny to get better Try the specialities like dry chicken, beef tendon Do yourself a favor and don't order the American Chinese food
(5)
Skye G.

Lo mein, fried rice, beef on a stick, hot sour dumping soup, greens with mushrooms, cumin beef. Fish filet with black bean sauce and Crab Rangoon. I would order all again but the greens and mushrooms. The mushrooms were just too strong of a flavor. The hot and sour dumpling soup is a must have. Hot so stay with 1 chili if you like things on the mild side. We also ordered two different scallop dishes and they had good flavor but the scallops were a bit gritty. Going with others we ordered way too much food but it made it fun to sample.
(5)
Msiyer S.

The good vegetarian options are scallion pancakes, veggie spring rolls and kung-pao tofu (not on the menu; but you can get it.)
(3)
Spidey E.

Loved the noodles. And an interesting twist on eggplant. Will go again
(5)
Len S.

This is the second of their restaurants we have eaten at. Just like the one in Sharon, this is a top-notch Asian restaurant. The other couple we went with commented that most of the patrons were Asian . . . which speaks to the quality of the food, otherwise those folks would be cooking at home. Excellent food and service. Small parking lot can be a problem, especially if nearby businesses are operating when you go there.
(5)
Kyle K.

Some of the best food I have had! We fried rice, gen. chicken, chicken fingers, beef teriyaki and egg foo young and it was all excellent. A bit busy and service was slightly affected but did not bother us much.
(4)
Erica E.

Good food. Not most authentic but close enough. NO FREE SODA REFILLS for crappy fountain soda!!!
(4)
Yuko S.

This place gets packed during dinner time. We arrived on a Saturday around 5PM and 5 minutes later, the place was packed and short of parking space. I have to say it probably was one of the best Sichuan food I've tried in the states. Price is very reasonable too. I'm grateful for the good service that they have as well, waitresses are filling your water frequently. (You are going to need it, for the food is spicy!) Highly recommend it if you are into spicy food or authentic Chinese food.
(5)
Paul N.

Simply the best and most authentic Chinese food around! I live in Framingham and have been coming here for over five years. Anytime I come there's almost never a wait. The staff's English isn't that great, but it isn't an issue when ordering. They have lunch specials (combos) till 3pm and most are under $9 - comes with a choice of soup, rice, meat and appetizer. The regular menu is available all day. I cannot recommend anything specific since everything is always good. Seems like I've tried the whole menu, but there's always something new and surprising. The best way to order, is to come with a group of friends and order a verity of dishes for all to share. For those who like to know what their food would look like before ordering, they do have a picture menu upon request. After over fifty visits, this place is my favorite for Chinese food!
(5)
Henry L.

Decent Sichuan cuisine which alters more toward Americans customers. It's pricier than other more authentic Sichuan restaurants. It does have better atmosphere. Services is above average. Wait staffs are very quick and helpful.
(3)
Robert L.

Strange how this restaurant does not show up on Yelp when you search on Chinese Restaurants in Framingham MA. Anyway, went here last night (first time) as part of a company dinner and it was pretty good. If you like spicy Chinese food (and I do) this is the place for you. Tried a lot of different foods (we had a big table and everyone ordered something different) but I liked the spicy chicken wings, spicy fish, and spicy pork the best. Service was very prompt and efficient.
(4)
Alan V.

Always solid Chinese food. Probably the best in the area.
(5)
M Q.

It's a treat to get non-Americanized Chinese food without going to Chinatown in BOS. I'd say the dishes are hit or miss, and the most annoying thing is that the menu only has the name of the dish, but no description. So it's like a gamble whenever I try something I haven't had before. This time, I had a lamb dish and it was great! The meat is lean and tender, sauted with chili oil in a very simple way. However, I had the Old Sichuan Chicken and it was aweful. It's over-breaded chunks of chicken that's deep fried then coated / drenched in Chili oil. I hate breaded anything (oil sponge) and if I could've seen what it is on the menu, I wouldn't have ordered it.
(3)
Nimish S.

Great food!!! We go there a lot quick service and hot food. One of my favorite places. Definitely recommend it!!!
(4)
A M.

We LOVE this place. Their nappa cabbage is out of this world!!!
(5)
Guillermo M.

As other reviews said the dan dan noodles are the best: spicy but not too spicy, flavorful, complexity in the textures, the portion not too large, good price. The rice with pork was also delicious. The tea was also a great complement. Excellent service and fast. Tried other people's chicken with tangerine and though that was not as good.
(4)
Matt E.

Absolutely love Sichuan Gourmet. My first visit was meeting family there who had been there before. It was super busy with customers for both dine in and take out. We did have to wait a while but it was worth it. My girlfriend and I have been back several times since, including visits where we have introduced the restaurant to others, and have not been let down. The cumin flavored dry beef is unreal and recommended highly. When you go, if it's a Saturday night or similar, be prepared for a crazy busy restaurant and parking lot. That said, the food will be worth it.
(5)
Jung C.

Great food a little greasy and salty But overall a good! Try their Kung pao chicken along with some tofu! I would recommend for a take out or late night hang over comfort food .
(4)
R T.

Their sesame chicken and beef with scallions are delicious. They're on the pricier side, but better quality compared to many other Chinese restaurants.
(4)
Paul D G.

A friend of mine asked a chinese friend where the best chinese restaurant was in the area. She definitively told him through her thick chinese accent: Sichuan Gourmet. My wife and son were actually able to walk to this place and were not disappointed. It is on the second floor of a little store front strip mall setting so I was pleasantly surprised at the vibe and decor of the place when we walked in. It is spacious, clean and comfortable inside. We ordered a sample of dishes so we would have plenty of leftovers. We picked a few things that knew and could compare with other restaurants that we have frequented. The tangerine beef, crab rangoons, hot and sour soup...all met or exceeded expectations. They aren't afraid to add a little spicy kick to their food either, which I like! We will definitely be returning. Probably more than we should. ;-)
(4)
E K.

4 stars for the food. 2 for the service. It balances out at 3. The food was great. We ordered the sweet water noodles, wontons in chili oil, cumin beef and twice cooked pork - all sichuan specialties, not american chinese crap. I went with my husband, who is a white guy. The serving staff kept trying to give him a fork, even though we told them that he did not need a fork. He was very insulted by that gesture. In addition, we did not want to order rice, because we don't like to eat carbs. The person taking our order kept insisting that we order at least one rice because everything is spicy and that he would need the rice to help with the spice level. The establishment should know that not all white people don't know how to use chopsticks, or cannot handle spices.
(3)
Xuting Z.

What I can say is just FAIR. So spicy, but just spicy, no sweet, no delicious, no balance. As a perspective of Chinese eating guy, their food is just so so.
(2)
Zoe Z.

Had the Fish Fillets with Napa cabbage in spicy chili sauce. Huge portions. So good and the right amount of heat. Will definitely return the next time I'm in the area.
(5)
Nicole C.

I have four words for you: real Sichuan kung pao. I've tried other "authentic" Sichuan dishes here, but it's the kung pao that keeps me coming back. No vegetables, just straight up mouth-burning chicken. They comply with my request for "extra red peppers" by putting enough in to have a piece with every bite. They cook the chicken with the cut-up peppers, allowing the flavors to marry -- other places will put red peppers but they will be more of an afterthought flavor (cooked whole). The interior of the restaurant is plastered with reviews about how spicy their food is. It's true! They don't hold back. Both this location and the one in Brookline are about the same in food quality and inviting atmosphere, but I have a slight preference for the Framingham location. Service is a little friendlier; both are freakishly fast though! Best Chinese I've had in metro Boston. It took me four years in the area, but at last, I have found the real Sichuan cuisine I grew up on in California. Yum!
(5)
H. G.

This place serves Szechuan style Chinese food with an emphasis on spice and heat. There is a lot of use of chilies, chili oil, and five spice seasoning. The place is good for what it is popular with those searching for this type of cuisine. If you're looking for chicken fingers and wings, there are better options in the area. If you want spicy Chinese, come here!
(3)
Anon S.

I have never been to China, but somehow I am sure this is the most authentic Sichuan food around. Very liberal use of excellent, complex spicing, exotic fungi, etc. It felt like I was in a foreign restaurant. Very enjoyable, very tasty. Note how many reviewers say "authentic", including people from Chengdu and Sichuan in general.
(5)
Gonzalo P.

We have gone to this place a couple of times and we left unimpressed about their food and service. They claim to be authentic Chinese, but I would rather drive to Chinatown from Natick than go to this restaurant in Framingham.
(2)
Jenny Y.

Dishes consisting from different herbs and spices makes this place tasty as well as spicy. Dan Dan noodles - nothing special Pork Dumplings - the hot chili oil is subtly sweet Cold Appetizer Chicken & Cucumbers - spicy but the cucumbers really help you cool down the spice Cold Appetizer Beef, tripe - hard to find, so try it here if you can stomach this kind of stuff Spicy Lamb - think you can take the heat? Then this is the dish to try!
(4)
Warren C.

One of the more authentic Chinese restaurants in the area. Same typical pushy Chinese service. Credit cards are frowned upon, of course, but whatever. Most of the cold dishes are well done in my mind. The spicy oil here does not disappoint. Portion sizes are generous. I didn't care much for the dumplings, they didn't taste fresh, but everything else was very good. The tea has no taste, but that's nothing new to me. I got the parking spot in the back lot with that weird water meter stump thing, so that was interesting.
(4)
Zack S.

I've eaten here a couple of times and enjoyed it both times. The service is quick and professional, and wait times between courses is minimal. For apps I have had the dumplings and the spicy wings. Both were excellent, the wings were very hot, which I loved. For main courses, the double cooked pork was VERY salty but still managed to have a nice spice level and actually benefited from a night in the fridge, while the spicy beef with napa cabbage was tasty and spicy, but loaded with disgusting cilantro. I wish they would have mentioned that in the description.
(4)
Bob L.

The only place with real authentic Chinese food in Framingham as far as I've discovered. It honestly is better in quality and flavor than places I've had in Boston. They do have a limited menu for simple dishes I would usually order back home in New York, where there are dishes served with rice instead of everything being family style.
(4)
Lou D.

Bf and I are in town for the week...landed feeling huuuuunnnggrrryy. We're always up for Chinese. Love Chinese. I don't know Framingham well, so relied on my fellow Yelpers and intuition. We were disappointed that Sichuan Gourmet doesn't offer delivery. They'd make a killing considering there's that sizable residential area as well as an enormous Sheraton 2 or so miles away. So we called ahead for To Go. I was surprised when I was informed that rice doesn't accompany dishes...it's extra. ? I asked him to repeat it several time! Rice is extra? Come on. Siggghhh. I always remind bf to please check the bag before leaving. He didn't grow up in a family that ate Chinese (so strange to me, but I am now convinced that the Midwest is another planet), and is now learning these important life lessons. So, he grabbed the bag from the counter without checking. We got back to the hotel and #1. His food was missing. #2. No utensils. #3. Zero condiments. Really? Not even one packet of Soy Sauce? Upon calling about bf's chicken dish, turns out the man forgot to even add it to the order at all. Well okay, at least we didn't pay for it. Our food was tasty. I always get steamed veggies and steamed tofu, so nothing too exciting there. My Hot n Sour soup was spicy and super tasty. Bf got Hot n Sour Wonton soup and dug it. So, definitely worth checking out. While there, be sure you check the order on take out orders, ask for your sauces, and remember- rice is extra!
(3)
Subi S.

Its the first time ever that I have found Chinese cuisine to be so tasty as other Chinese restaurants serve mostly lame food that tastes same everywhere. But Sichuan Gourmet is very different from other Chinese restaurants. The Dried Chicken and the sichuan Shredded Chicken dish are the most delicious, a bit spicy for some but not for us. The hot and sour soup was made well this time than last time. I dont usually yelp but for Sichuan I am obliged. thanks for the food with a great taste.
(5)
Michael R.

So you're going out to lunch with your coworkers, and you can't decide on anything. You've got your usual three or so spots that you pick from, and even when you reach all the way back in the brain bank, there's only a few dozen spots you've been for lunch while slaving away at the ol' 9-5. Clear out some space and put this one at the top of the list. No joke -- Sichuan Gourmet redefines delicious lunch on a budget. One my first of what will be many repeat visits, $8.95 bought me a savory Sichuan serving of tea, hot-and-sour soup, ~8 pieces of General Tso's chicken, a generously sized helping of freshly-fried vegetable rice, and a fried egg roll. Even for Asian cuisine prices, this place is super cheap, and super delicious. Top it off with some fast service, and you've got a Sichuan spot that rivals Boston's own Chinatown, and you don't even have to put up with the long lines and atrocious service to get it. So erase Subway off your lunch list and loosen your belt a little -- your stomach and your wallet will be supremely grateful.
(5)
Colin M.

Great chinese food! I frequently get the Kung Pao chicken or beef. If you order it extra spicy you'll get extra spicy -- they're not shy with the spices. My only complaint is that you have to pay extra for rice. Overall a great place for chinese food if you're in the Natick Mall/Shoppers World area!
(4)
Joann C.

Food was good but be warned: if it has 2 spicy symbols that means it is SUPER spicy. I love my spicy dishes and usually eat Korean tofu soups at a level 3-4. I thought, how bad can 2 little peppers be? Boy was I in for a surprise. The dish was yummy but it definitely packed a punch. I took home the leftovers, added a cup of water and simmered it down with tomatoes and onion...and still sweated through the meal. Old Sichuan Chicken - deliciously fried with just a hint of spice Beef with Spicy Napa Cabbage - the beef was cooked well but I couldnt tell if the dish tasted good or not. My mouth was numb from peppers. I definitely want to try again but with a bit more caution.
(4)
Brad B.

The most important question you ask yourself when choosing a Chinese restaurant: do the waiters/waitresses racially discriminate when it comes to the distribution of chopsticks and forks? If the answer is yes, you have found yourself a fantastic place. Needless to say, when I go to Sichuan Gourmet with friends who are mostly white, they automatically give us forks. When I go with my girlfriend, who is Chinese, they don't even consider such an insult. With that out of the way, I have to say: Sichuan Gourmet is probably the best place outside Chinatown for quality Szechuan cuisine. That said, don't go here planning to order something tame. That isn't what you go here for. You go here for the stuff that is going to burn your mouth out. In short, if you like spicy, truly traditional and as-close-to-authentic-as-you-will-get-to-in-the-U.ÂS. Szechuan cuisine, this is the place. The best thing on the menu as far as I am concerned is the cumin beef. That said, the ma po tofu, the double cooked bacon, and the kung bao chicken are all truly great options at this place. As far as soups go, the hot and sour wonton soup is a delicious option, but be warned: that will burn your mouth off probably more than anything else I listed here. Luckily, the bottomless tea they provide helps with that. As far as service goes, it is truly a bit of a lottery. Everyone there is quite attentive, but many of the servers are less than helpful, and at times they have been a bit impatient (granted, I am usually there with groups of 6-12, but still). That being said, they've surprisingly never been particularly upset when we all pull out our own cards to pay separately, which as college students on a budget we certainly appreciate. Overall, here you will get probably the most authentic experience of any Sichuan restaurant in New England outside Boston proper. That isn't to say it is perfect, but it's almost as good as it gets.
(4)
Brian O.

The spicy dumplings and Sichuan meatballs were great but had to drop a star based on the fried rice. Horribly bland and tossed out after 2 bites. Very friendly service.
(3)
Eric M.

Clearly the favorite Chinese restaurant in the Framingham/Natick mall area, and I will add my vote to that. I and my colleagues go there often for lunch and have never been disappointed. Service is almost always very prompt, and prices are very reasonable. Just be forewarned that some dishes, such as the hot and sour soup, can be VERY spicy (varying perhaps on the mood of the chef that day). One of my friends only orders the egg drop soup now, having once been unable to finish his hot and sour soup. Great for take-out too, of course.
(4)
Monisha B.

Spicy dried chicken, jhingu fish soup, chengdu wantons---absolutely to die for.. Also a must try is cumin beef
(4)
Allan S.

One of the best Chinese restaurants in the area. A nice family restaurant. Nice decor, clean, and with attentive staff. Delicious drinks. My wife is fussy and loved the Mai Tais calling them the best she has had. Scorpion bowls were also tasty. Peking ravioli were large and tasty. Scallion pancakes were delicious and crispy. The Sichuan fried green beans were yummy. House fried rice received thumbs up from everyone at the table as did the General Tsao's Chicken. The fried chicken wings were tasty and while the portion size was fine, the chicken wings themselves were on the small side. It's a nit. The fried fish with spicy red bean sauce earned mixed reviews from the family. Some thought the sauce too spicy and (me) too similar to buffalo wing sauce. I won't be ordering it again. The Crab Rangoon had a touch of sweetness which did not sit well with my wife while everyone else enjoyed it; I thought it was fine. It's a matter of personal taste and what you are used to. My complaint about Chinese restaurants in general is that food is usually overcooked and over salted. I can't say that about Sichuan Gourmet. Well done!
(4)
Ian K.

Got takeout last night. Orange chicken was great and crispy fried noodles were just as good. Customer service was solid. I got home and found that food was missing from my order. Returned to restaurant and staff were super apologetic and provided a small gift certificate for my trouble. Great customer service goes a long way. We'll be back.
(4)
michele h.

The Boyfriend and I went here two Fridays ago based on Skye G.'s reviews and the other Yelp reviews. The Boyfriend and I LOVE spicy food. My problem is convincing servers that very hot is NOT hot enough for me. And alas it was the case here. I ordered everything the hottest available and still had to ask for a side of chili oil. Loved the food here! We order the Hot and Sour Soup, Sichuan Won Ton in Spicy Chili Sauce appetizer, Chicken & Napa Cabbage in Spicy Chili Sauce and the Seafood with Sizzling Rice. Everything was excellent. We will definitely be coming back here to try everything and hopefully I can convince the servers that when I ask for hot, I mean hot!
(4)
Paul N.

I have been here many times and have always enjoyed the food and the service. The best Chinese in MetroWest in my opinion. The customers seem to be predominantly Chinese and Indian. If you like lamb try the lamb with cumin sauce which is quite tasty. If you like hot and spicy you've come to the right place.
(5)
David B.

In the land of plentiful and mediocre Chinese restaurants along the Framingham stretches of Routes 9 and 126, where there is literally a Chinese restaurant with a mostly empty parking lot every half mile or so, Sichuan Gourmet truly stands out. All of the food was very fresh and extremely flavorful. We went with single orders of wonton and hot/sour soup, scallion pancakes, pan fried noodles with pork & vegetables, and General Tso's chicken. Everything was outstanding, and was a far cry above much of the bland and greasy competition in the area. Two small nits: - As I stated our order in the above paragraph, I absolutely hate when restaurants don't bring you your starter/appetizers first, and jumble your different courses together and this place did fail that test. For the two of us, we had two individual soups, an appetizer and two entrees to share. We get entree 1 first, then entree 2 two minutes later, then the appetizer about 3 minutes after that. At that point, I looked at my wife and said "at this point, I hope they forget about the soup," and then bang ... the soup comes out. I've had this happen in other restaurants, but not quite this bad. I'd come again, but would play it next time by not ordering my entrees until we were mostly done with the starters/appetizerz. - We have some food allergies, and asian restaurants can be a dangerous place. We must have had about 4 to 5 different waitstaff at different times, between the waitress who took the order, different waitresses who brought different parts of the order, the women who brought our tea, and the woman who refilled our water glasses ... but all of their English was very, very, very bad. I got very nervous that my requests to a few of them to please avoid the ingredients we were sensitive too would be understood. The hostess who seated us spoke very good English, so the next time I'd just mention our allergy concerns to her up front.
(4)
Dave J.

Service was terrible, the table smells like dirty wet towel. The worst part is this place uses crazy amounts of MSG. felt very dehydrated and dizzy after the food. They put 8 beer on the bill when we only had 4. Few days later I saw my credit card was charged $129 when the total should have only been 109. They must have wrote in their own tip. Now i have to go through the hastle of filing a dispute. Rip off !
(1)
Lisa R.

This is the restaurant you want if you know and crave Chinese food in New England, outside of core Boston. We lived in Singapore for five years with some time in China. This feels more like our Asian home than any other restaurant we have tried. Go. Really. Eat here. It's worth the drive. And stop at the friendly Asian market downstairs to stock up on the groceries you miss.
(5)
Sid W.

The bad things: Service: The girl who served us had a perpetual frown over her face and disappeared for hours so that someone else had to cater to us. Maybe a one-time instance. Crab-asparagus soup: No clue why it smelt burnt, it didn't have any ingredients which could be burnt in any manner Good things: Rest of the dishes, dry chicken-pepper appetizer, fried rice and chili sauce chicken Ambience: well-kept place, well-lit, nice decor
(3)
Flora H.

One thing to know about Chinese people (authentic ones, like my parents or anyone from their generation, not twinkies like me) is that when Chinese people go out to eat, they like to get.. Chinese food. And they are picky about their Chinese food. They want it authentic, in a place where all the servers are Chinese and you can order in Chinese (and you don't need a menu), and in a place that is usually a little borderline ghetto but not-so for a Chinese food restaurant. And they like it cheap. So when my parents suggested Sichuan Gourmet for our Christmas Day dinner, I had certain expectations for what the place would be like. When we got there, I was pleasantly surprised by the mix of Chinese and Caucasians.. granted it was Christmas and a LOT of people go out for Chinese food on Christmas, but I was informed by my sister that this type of ratio is not uncommon. And it was nice - normal nice, not Chinese people nice. So this seems to be the place that sits right on that line of what Chinese people and what non-Chinese people like as well. There's a good mix on the menu, with someone to please both authentic Chinese people, and some to please those, who, you know, like Panda Express (pu pu platter, cough cough). We had the Pan Fried Noodles with Chicken, Moo Shu Chicken, Ma Po Tofu, and Chinese Vegetables. Okay, Pan Fried Noodles are not authentic at all, but what can I say, I like the white people Chinese food too :) Everything was about as good as it gets for those dishes. The prices were okay - my dad would have liked for the portions to be a bit larger and the prices to be a bit lower - but I found the prices and portions to be fairly reasonable. And the nice thing about a Chinese food place with a Western flair is that it comes with Western (that is good) service.
(4)
Kathleen I.

Only eat here for spicy Szechuan food. Do not order for Cantonese or Peking style food. It is not the same. We were not impressed with the beef noodle soup.
(3)
Johanna V.

I am in no way a Chinese food connoisseur, but this is the best Chinese food we've found in the Framingham/Natick area. You know how some Chinese restaurants you go in to pick up some takeout and the place is empty? I've never seen this place empty. Quality food, fast service. I only wish they delivered.
(4)
Patrick D.

In a word, Wow. We stopped here on the way from Boston to New Haven based on the Yelp reviews. We were not disappointed. The food was delicious, particularly if you like spicy. The portions were large. Everyone left the table content, full but not stuffed, having had a very enjoyable dinner. The owner is amazingly friendly, and specifically stopped by to make sure we were enjoying our meal.
(5)
Marion C.

Delicious food but very spicy. Dan Dan noodles were excellent - not greasy as I've had them elsewhere. Hot & sour wonton soup was different and tasty. I'd never had Chengdu spicy dumplings before and although I liked them next time I'll get regular dumplings. Chicken and asparagus with Chengdu special sauce was quite good. Lots of other dishes are on the menu that I want to try.
(4)
Alex B.

This is most definitely a lunch place. I have come here many time for lunch and it great food at an even better price. The lunch special is great it comes with a main dish, a spring role, and a soup. The problem is the soup is terrible, you get two choices hot and sour or egg drop and both taste like toothpaste. The spring role is quite enjoyable and my personal favorites are the broccoli beef and the orange chicken. The broccoli beef is cooking in one of the better broccoli beef sauce I have had and the Orange chicken seems to be white mean and the breading does not crunch and I have never bitten into a piece that makes me feel like I have a broken tooth. The service here is very quick so if you are hungry and strapped for time this may be the place to go. The issue is that they push back when you want to split the bill, they also will not take a card if it is under $10 which can happen for lunch so bring cash or figure out who's paying before hand.
(4)
Lilia G.

Went to Sichuan tonight for the first time. Parking was a bit of a challenge but we found a spot after going around the lot twice. We had 3 waitresses come over to take our orders, but I would rather too much service than too little. None of them were particularly friendly but I kind of went into it knowing i was going for the food. The food was really good but we ordered wayyyy too much for the 4 of us. PuPu platter- yum Shrimp fried rice- yumm String beans- yum Smoky hot shredded chicken- oh yum but its got a kick Shredded beef - yummmm Double cooked bacon- yum I would definitely go again
(4)
Kendall H.

I've been here 6 months and finally found a restaurant that uses sichuan peppercorns. Excellent Mo Pa tofu.
(4)
Sasha B.

This place gets better every time I eat here. Recommendation is if you have seen the dish at your typical "Chinese" restaurant, avoid it. If you are looking for the following items, stop, leave and go to your local Chinese take out: egg rolls, crab ran goons, general gaos, or chicken and broccoli. If you want insanely good Szechuan food this is your place.
(5)
Nick M.

This is classic Sichuan. Asians everywhere, a few Indians and a few white people. That means the food is authentic. Cheap, fast. That's how they do it here. Poor service is to be expected, but I wouldn't say you're here to be wined and dined, it is ALL ABOUT THE FOOD. Food is authentic for the most part. I like cold roast beef w chili or twice cooked bacon. Their soups are excellent here. Chicken with peppers is a good beginner dish. They have Americanized Kung pao chicken, as well as the beef with cabbage. Their hot and soup is the real deal. Is this the best Chinese, nope. Some dishes like the lamb are fire hot, no flavor. Hey, this isn't bland Cantonese food, it is Sichuan. I like it infinitely better than Uncle Chen's across the street. Lunch is cheap, fast and better than a food court. Amazing and usually $20.
(4)
S S.

Okay. SO I've been to this place a couple of times in the past month itself. Why? Because the first visit was SOOO good that I had to go back. Unfortunately, the law of averages kicked in and the second visit was so-so. But I have to mention that I might have made bad ordering choices in the second visit! Visit 1: We ordered the egg-drop soup and Sichuan Wonton w. Spicy Chili Sauce followed by the Sauteed Fish Filets with Basil and a side order of rice. The soup was, frankly, not to my liking. It was just too thick and had a funny taste. I usually like egg-drop but I wouldn't order this again here. The wontons..hmm..How do I describe them? Ten tiny wontons drowning in chili sauce. I would have to say it looked nothing special but that chili sauce had a very spicy smoky flavor which made the dish unique! But the best of all was the fish - made to perfection, beautiful taste and great flavor! This was the main reason I HAD to come back. Visit 2: Wonton soup, Scallion Pancake, Chengdu Sweet & Spicy Noodles followed by Chengdu Fish Filet w. Pickled Greens and Vegetable/Egg Fried Rice. Sadly, I didn't hit the mark once. I wouldn't order any item again. Wonton Soup was fine but the quantity looked like a lunch special. The scallion pancake had minimal to no stuffing. I would have to dunk it in soy sauce for any flavor (and yes, it was pretty greasy). The noodle dish - plain noodles with a splash of the same 'Spicy Chili sauce' that I had in my first visit (where's the sweet?). But the noodles were too thick that the dish seemed pasty. And the fish - it was like fish soup/broth. Very vinegar-y. And I think the waitress did try and explain to me what the dish was but I couldn't really understand - my bad. The fried rice was good. And topping this with a hefty dinner bill didn't make the night any better! So I guess if I'm going back here I'm having the Sauteed Fish Filets with Basil. Will I dare try a new dish? Not in the immediate future.
(3)
Greg H.

You know you are in a good place when the wait staff anticipate your needs; from a clean plate to a take home box. The food was delicious and fresh. I enjoyed the meal and did not walk away with that bloated feeling that greasy Chinese food often gives you.
(5)
Adam E.

Delicious and SPICY!
(4)
Serenity B.

Delicious!!!!! The food here is spicy, seriously spicy! If you're new to Sichuan styles of cooking or someone that likes mild spices this may not be the place for you. If you can handle the heat go for a combination of hot and cold traditional sichuan dishes. Always fast service even on a busy Saturday night. The food is a great portion size and well priced (average $12 per dish). Only issue is parking which is quite limited. You may have to circle a few times and try in back of the restaurant. I always get a spot but it can take a few minutes - car pooling recommended for groups of people.
(5)
Kim A.

You have to ho here!!!! Amazing food! I recommend the eggplant with basil and the beef with mushrooms!
(4)
Wes T.

Pretty standard Chinese fare. Maybe it's the best in the area, but it's nothing different than anything you can get in other parts of the state, and it's not "gourmet" by any stretch of the imagination. The mixed drinks, however, are very affordable.
(2)
Doug M.

The decline of Sichuan Gourmet continues. Did takeout over the weekend and it was disappointing. The pu-pu platter is below average - the chicken wings are tiny and tough; the boneless spareribs are fatty; the fried shrimp are over battered. The General Tso's chicken used to be tasty - not any longer, the chicken was tasteless and over battered. The only decent items were the tangerine shrimp and the crab rangoons. Just to make things worse, the hostess didn't even give me a thank you, have a nice weekend, enjoy, etc - after handing over $125. There's better Chinese food in the area - it will be a while before I return.
(2)
A J.

I visit this food joint frequently for JinGu Fish Filets and Fish Filets & Napa Cabbage w.Spicy Chili Sauce. I love this SUPER spicy place. But pain point is most of the waitresses do not speak English at all... never mind some one else will be there to help you .... So I am giving 4 Star ...
(4)
Vivi L.

Loved this restaurant!!! We've always tried to come here when we're in the area. The place is nothing fancy but the food is absolutely fantastic. Our favorite dish here is the Garlic Pork Chop with dry chilli. It's tender and full of flavor. Their portions are also pretty large with very reasonable price. The place is usually pretty crowded on the weekend during lunch and the service is fast. This is definitely one of my favorite restaurants. The Dan Dan noodle is also pretty incredible if you like spicy. If you like authentic Chinese food, then I would definitely recommend to try this restaurant if you're in the Natick area.
(5)
Franklin H.

I don't understand why the high reviews of this place - I had the seafood with vegetables and sizzling rice. It was ok tasting - nothing spectacular in my opinion, I think not enough seasoning, or not enough aromatics is the problem. The seafood tasted like it was frozen and then thawed again. The broth tasted watered down, and the white rice I ordered was over-cooked...and dry.... The price seemed high for what the menu is presenting - It seems that the higher price is used for the ambiance - which I admit is nice. But if the food isn't good, then what's the point...
(3)
Karl R.

I'm so glad my boss brought me here for lunch! The double cooked bacon is so tasty and unlike anything I've had at other Chinese restaurants. The lunch specials can't be beat. Entree, rice, spring roll or crab rangoon, and soup for around $8.
(4)
Bam M.

Bland food, bad attitude waitress. You can get better cheaper at ur local mall wok.
(1)
Nathan B.

After seeing all the positive reviews here, I was excited to go here with my wife for dinner. We were sat in no-man's-land, where I felt like we were at a family reunion with a family we didn't know. Rather than seating us in a booth, we were pointed to (the waitstaff never actually said words) a table for two next to the center area of the restaurant. Then there was the food. I generally like to get some kind of spicy chicken, which isn't a lot to ask for. What I got was some kind of chicken cube that was tasteless, rock hard on the outside, and a mushy ball of lava on the inside. The only thing edible was the rice. If "authentic" really means "tasteless food from a tired, unfriendly staff who obviously don't give a damn about customers", I will settle for standard Chinese takeout.
(1)
Sue K.

Must thank all you yelpers for this place. We were on our way back from boston to ny - took a detour, wanted to get dinner, didn't know where. with all our smart phones, we started looking up different places - literally stumbled upon this gem. Everyone raved about the spicy noodle dish (dan dan noodles? appetizer, i believe) - and it was pretty good - spicy with their red chilli pepper oil...but i wouldn't say it was the best noodle dish i have had. I think i like a little more substance than what we got - just a lot of noodles. our main course was great though. When they say spicy, they mean spicy - so watch what you order. We all thought we could handle the heat - but their spicy dishes were visibly spicy - i never knew something could look so spicy. we had to fish out some of the chilli flakes (well, not some, spoonfuls) before we were able to mix the sauce with the meat/vegetables (I believe it was a chicken dish with four peppers). We ate to our stomach's content....for four people with five or six dishes, the bill came out to be a little less than 100 (including tip). Not bad for a nice authentic meal.
(4)
Mike C.

hmm... a decent chinese restaurant in a predominantly white city, can this really happen? why yes! The chinese food at this establishment is FOB chinese parents approved! my parents only eat chinese food. they always complain about eating out, but for some strange reason, they really liked the food at Sichuan. all they kept saying through out the meal was, wow! this place is really good for the area, price point and over all quality. Between the three of us, we ordered 3 entree and 3 white rice. the portion amount was just the right amount. the only complaint they had was the food was a tad on the saltier side, but ehh. I am still sticking with my 4 stars rating! job well down Sichuan Gourmet,
(4)
Jo-Lynn Z.

I like this restaurant very much! The soup was just okay (I forgot the name of the soup though), but the other dishes were great! They were very spicy and very much like authentic Sichuan food. Will definitely go back there some time.
(5)
Erika C.

Yes, I'm giving this place 5 stars. Not because I think I am a sichuan cuisine connoisseur, because I'm not, but because it really is a "Woohoo! As good as it gets!" My husband and I go here, on average, about 1x per week. The restaurant is located right off of route 9 heading west and there's usually plenty of parking, unless it is crazy busy. Unless there is a wait, we are always greeted and seated very promptly. If I had to use one word to describe this place it would be "efficiency". The servers are totally in the zone, focusing on delivering exceptional service. You will have multiple servers throughout the entire dining experience, which must be why the service is great. Anyway, onto the best part: the food. We ALWAYS start with the cheng du spicy dumplings. They're just basic pork dumplings and the sauce they come in is mouth-wateringly delish. It's very spicy though so you must be up for that. We also get the scallion pancakes, which are really good, too. Disclaimer: every entree i'm about to mention is pretty spicy: -fried tofu family style is an excellent vegetarian dish. The vegetables have perfect texture and the tofu is silky and delicious. -smoky hot shredded cayenne chicken is our absolute favorite. It comes with chinese long peppers, which compliments the chicken. -Ma Po Tofu is a really good tofu dish and comes with ground pork so it's not for vegetarians. -Vegetable delight is a great compliment to any of the meat dishes that do not come with veggies. -Sesame chicken is outstanding as is the kung pao chicken. -You can request chicken and broccoli, which is not too spicy. - ANY of the fried rices are awesome and we usually order a veg fried rice with any of our entrees. We haven't been too adventurous because we haven't tried any of the fish dishes or really authentic plates like the frogs legs, but I'm sure they are great. You also get a big pot of black tea the minute you sit down and it's a great compliment to the meal. They do serve alcohol there and the wine list is small, but pretty good. The atmosphere is nice and I love sitting in the booths along the restaurant. It gets pretty busy so I recommend getting there early if you plan to go on a friday or saturday night. Take out is always a good option as well. All in all, I think this is probably my favorite restaurant in the Framingham area. It is reliable, quick, affordable, and a 5-star food experience.
(5)
Jenny N.

We came for a family dinner on Saturday night and it seemed like all the other Chinese families in the metrowest area had the same idea because it was a full house even at 6 pm! There was literally a line out the door around 7 pm, so they must be doing something right... In fact, the food is quite authentic and not greasy. While you can order fried rice and crab rangoon, they are really known for their Sichuan specialties like spicy beef tendon, lion's head meatballs, crispy fish, etc. I wasn't a fan of the stir-fried pork kidney nor the sea cucumber dish (must be a daring eater to try these), but the kungpao chicken was actually very tasty, as were the cold Sichuan noodles. I can't handle too much hot pepper (nor could half of our dinner party), so we requested that they use a lighter hand with the peppers and spices. But if you are a fiend for HOT HOT HOT, I'm sure Sichuan Gourmet would be happy to oblige! We ended our meal with the deep fried sweet potato sesame cakes. They had a nice red bean filling inside, but could've used just a touch more sugar, I think. All in all, it was a delicious meal, and a far cry from the typical Americanized Chinese cuisine you most frequently see in the city.
(4)
Brittany M.

We are new to the Framingham area, so we use yelp to help us choose a place to eat. Framingham is OVER loaded with different chinese food. With all the great reviews we thought this place would be best for take out. I also clicked delivery on here, but it was not right. We got a pupu plater, pretty normal, but we wanted to sub out the shrimp for chicken fingers they said ok but they did not. The crab rangoon is very sweet not really sure why, the chicken wings were soggy and the other fried foods are not flavorful at all. We also ordered the chengdu spicy noodles, not appitizing at all! I love spicy food but this was all just red spice, not a flavorful sauce at all. Not to mention it was all dumped all over the take out bag. Last we orderd the chicken lo mein. Well it should be called just lo mein, because the chicken was nearly non exsitent. There were a few shreds and by shreds i mean its absolutley tiny. My fiance said the place was jammed packed, so i thought we had a good place, but we will never return there for dine in or take out.
(2)
Jen P.

You know this is authentic Schezuan Chinese when everyone in the restaurant eating is of Chinese descent. If you don't like seriously spicy food, this is not your place. You could probably ask the chef to tone the spice down a bit, but I think that defeats the point. I discovered this place when my father took me out to eat here. Now the staff know who I am. The staff are friendly, the service is good and the food is great. My favorite dishes include the spicy wonton soup (this has hot oil and Chinese cabbage in it), spicy cold sesame noodles, hot wontons, and schezuan shredded chicken with cayenne. I ask for chopsticks and brown rice and I'm all set. The best thing about this place is you get great food at a price that won't break your wallet!
(5)
Franklin H.

Was coming through this area and wanted something I can't easily get in my area. SIchuan really sounds like it would hit the spot. Parking was ok, small lot, a bit crowded, but no big deal. Place is nice, service was reasonable but nothing special. Seated within 5 minutes of waiting. Menu looked more interesting for the area, had somewhat high hopes. I got the beef noodle soup which was decent, nice and spicy hot. Very good. However, it goes down from there... the Sichuan pickled vegetable that we ordered was weirdly spiced, and what seemed to be MSG sprinkled on top... not good at all. could not eat it. I know what sichuan pickled vegetable should reasonable taste like (both mom and grandma spent time in sichuan many years ago) and this was not it. Weird broccoli stems composed of a good portion of what was in the dish... I would not object to that if it was actually pickled but it wasn't. Hot and sour soup was nothing special... for a sichuan place I was hoping for better. Chicken and asparagus was too salty... much of the food there was too salty (and MSG tongue numbness... not a hot spicy sichuan pepper numbness, I know what that is). Spicy sichuan dumplings were low on fillings and was just ok. Maybe we picked the wrong dishes (it was just for lunch) or perhaps the regular chef was not in that day (it happened to be MLK day). I don't know. I really expected more. I trust my follow yelpers so if they place has over 100 reviews and still rates with 4 stars maybe I just caught them on an off day... but I got to tell it like it is. Tone down the MSG, and I think I would give this place 3 stars.
(2)
John W.

Returned here for another family dinner. This place is legitimate! The majority of the clientele are Chinese, which is a statement in itself. Service is good, better than many Chinese restaurants. The prices are reasonable. The food is very good! You can't go wrong with any of the traditional Sichuan hot and spicy dishes. Although my favorite dish isn't spicy, I still love it! Sliced beef with mushrooms (Try it!). We also had the fish filets and napa cabbage with spicy chili sauce (YUM!), Chinese eggplant with Yu Xiang sauce, sautÃ©ed Chinese spinach, Sichuan style string beans, and pan fried noodles with chicken.
(4)
Rohit G.

Consistently has been great for the past couple of years. Great food, great service. Lunch menu is amazingly cheap yet awesome. Definitely recommend this place. I love the Chicken Napa Cabbage with Chilli sauce and Mapo Tofu.
(4)
J W.

I am addicted to this place and also the original Sichuan Gourmet in Billerica. I came across this place right before it opened (years ago). In the same space, there was a Thai place that I liked going to for lunch with my co-workers. We went there one day and found that it closed, but the owner greeted us at the door and said they will be open soon. Two weeks later, I went to lunch there 4 days a week for like a year. Now, it's more like 4 times a month for lunch and once or twice a month for dinner or takeout. My favorite is the Smoky hot chicken with Cayenne. The mapo tofu is the best I've ever had. It has ruined me for any other place that serves mapo tofu. Other awesome dishes include the double cooked bacon, beef with napa cabbage, dry beef with chili, old sichuan chicken, spicy beef tendon and kung pao chicken. There hasn't been a dish that wasn't crazy delicious. I also give the one in billerica 5 stars as it's the same recipes. It's great that they have two locations. I've never too far away from Sichuan gourmet.
(5)
Massage Therapist, Pema K.

Did a take out last night, order chicken and beef lowmein. I was afraid that the lowmein would be all greasy and lumpy like all other Chinese restaurants, but I was quite surprise that it was actually delicious and tasted exactly the same as how they make it in Tibetan restaurants in India. I guess from now on, if i want my lowmein,Sichuan Gourmet will be my go to place. :) yummy!!
(5)
Lily Z.

I love Sichuan food. I have been to every Sichuan restaurants in Boston area. What I found is that some places has a bigger and more exotic menu. However Sichuan Gourmet is the one delivered the food most consistently. Throughout years, the same dish taste the same every time I ordered. And it always great!
(5)
Debbie N.

This is my most favorite Chinese restaurant. The food is always fresh and flavorful. The wait staff are helpful and will help the kitchen adjust a dish to make it more or less spicy to your preference. I would definitely recommend a reservation on a weekend or holiday to avoid a long wait.
(5)
James B.

Best Ma Po tofu in Boston area, very hot with pile of spicy chilies on top! All the other dishes have been great for spice lovers like us, not for faint of heart!
(5)
Daili X.

Will never step in here again. The managers are mean liars. If I can give this restaurant 0 star I will give it. I have never see the waiting line being managed poorly like this. I knew tonight would be busy so I called to make ourselves in line. (6:40 pm) They first lie to me that they will have a table for me in 40 mins (7:20 pm). When I bring the whole family (3 adults and 2 3-year-old) arriving at 7:00 pm, I confirm with the male manager for the table. And he checked my last name and stated that my table will be opened in 30 mins (7: 30 pm). After 10 mins waiting, I found that people in line are holding number stickers. When I asked, a female manage throw to me" we don't take telephone reserve, you have to start over. Here is your number." (7:10 pm). I argued of course. The male manager came out and said he found my spot in line and there were 5 groups of people ahead of us. After 6 groups of people got their seats, I went to the managers again (7:45 pm). The female showed me the piece of paper as waiting list. There are still 8 groups of people ahead of us!!! They not just made me wait, but also let people cutting lines! And she, with a smile, said to me" i told you we don't take telephone reserve. When business is good and we are busy, this is normal." They on purpose lie to make me wait for 1 hour. If they told me there were 14 groups ahead of us, I would have gone to the other restaurant. To keep my business, they make me, my wife, my best friend, my two 3-year-old starving and standing in the chaos crowd. They might thought after 1 hour of waiting, we will just stay even been treated like that. But we left and will not step in this restaurant forever. I feel regret that I have been giving business to them several times and always tipped well.
(1)
Dan S.

The food was delicious! Based on the Dan Dan Noodles this is very authentic. I was brought back to my 4 days in Hong Kong after having some of this food. This really is not standard American Chinese. Sadly not as spicy as I was hoping. I was hoping for more a Sichuan punch that leaves you sweating. However the food was delicious. The interior is clean and comfortable. Ultimately I had a very pleasant experience.
(4)
Abe T.

It was very quick, very crowded but delicious food. The portions of the food was big as well. I would definately go back there for lunch...but make sure you get there early!
(5)
Joanna B.

When we arrived in Friday evening for dinner, several other parties were waiting. We were told about 10 minutes wait. No problem. Next party enters the restaurant, the host said 15 minutes wait. The next parties, 20 minutes wait and so on. No problem there. Then there were a Chinese young couple enters, smiling, says something to the hostess (there were a lady a the counter, and a man who appeared to be the host), and the couple were ushered in to the table before us. O.K. it's a turf thing, The meal was O.K. We, two of us, ordered an appetizer, shrimp, mapo-tofu, and dried chicken. mapo-tofu was so-so. Dried chicken was very good. Wait staff were efficient in refilling water. But the most strangest thing was when I got the bill. They charged almost $3.00 for rice. Are you kidding me? Dishes were already somewhat more expensive than other Chinese restaurant, but charging plain white rice for two for $3.00? Maybe Chinese restaurants in Massachusetts charge rice separately, but it was an unpleasant surprise. Overall, food is O.K., but pricey
(3)
Ron N.

My work often brings me out to Framingham. In fact, right next door to this wonderful place. Over the years, as I'm sure most people have, I've had my fair share of the "run of the mill" Chinese restaurants. The same dishes that always seem to be swimming in the same bland non descript brown sauce. The first time I walked into the place the first thing I noticed was a large round table with a bunch of young Chinese women preparing a mountain of fresh green chili peppers. The smell in the restaurant was amazing and after perusing the menu and the specials I knew this wasn't your normal Chinese restaurant. Sichuan cooking is one of the most difficult and often bungled styles of Chinese cuisine. These guys nail it. As I waited for my first order (which has since become my favorite) I noticed the throngs of people coming in for lunch. A large number of Chinese and Indian people with their friends and families eating communal style around large circular tables. I surmised that if Chinese people are going to go out and pay for Chinese food it HAS to be good. I was not wrong. Once I got my order (Dry beef with cumin, cold cucumbers and garlic in a spicy oil sauce, spicy dumplings and dan dan noodles) I brought it back to the school and opened the bag. The aromas coming from my dishes permeated the office and everyone with a nose wanted to know what I was eating and where they could get some. I was smitten. I have since tried many of their dishes and have loved them all. I highly recommend trying this place but be warned. SPICY is the hallmark of Sichuan cuisine. They can tone it down for you but it burns soooo good.
(5)
John Y.

Food is delicious, service can be atrocious, however. This is one of the best chinese restaurants in the MetreoWest areas. Don't expect your server to be as friendly as in cheesecake factory. If you like spicy food then you'll love this place. My favorite dishes are spicy pepper shrimps and dandan noodles (sichuan style, different from shanghaiese style which is noodles soup with peanut sauce). Parking can be horrendous sometimes especially during weekend.
(3)
Lady W.

Their food is awesome their service is the worst. But i will definitely come back for the food!
(4)
Amy M.

This place is awesome. If you like spicy food and sichuan style - this is the place. We always get the Dan Dan noodles - a must. I switch off for my meal with either: Chengdu Spicy Dumplings or Chengdu Sweet & Spicy Noodles - I just love the spice. But believe me, I use the napkins as it does bring tears to my eyes at times. My boyfriend usually gets Sichuan Kung Pao Beef as his meal. That is good as well - but I am a spice girl. Service is fine, nothing overwhelming, but attentive enough.
(5)
UnLearn Y.

Best Chinese in the area, by far. I have had a range of dishes from there and everytime I have left completely pleased. You get the impression that they cook to order, as opposed to having all their sauces and ingredients pre-cooked and sitting around waiting to be reheated like I feel most Chinese restaurants do. Their smokey hot chicken with cayenne is fantastic, one of my favorite Chinese food dishes I've ever found. If you like your food with a kick that is all the more reason to check this place out...they do Sichuan proper. Very friendly staff, nicely decorated room, always nearly full so you know you're not alone in really liking it. Highly recommended!!
(5)
A E.

Based on earlier reviews, I decided to try Sichuan Gourmet for take out. I ordered the Chengdu spicy dumplings and the hot and sour wonton soup. Both were VERY good - and nothing like you would expect from your traditional American-Chinese restaurants. Both dishes were extremely spicy - the way I like it! So if you tend to like milder flavors, be sure to ask them to hold off a bit... The service was very nice at the front host stand. My only complaint is that there were three or four servers just hanging out in the booths in the dining room while I waited. One was SLEEPING on the table, one was reading, and one was CLIPPING HER FINGERNAILS at the table. I was horrified to see this, but since I got take-out wasn't too worried about hangnails winding up in my soup.....
(4)
Steve M.

This was our first visit to Sichuan Gourmet and we visited based on reviews here on Yelp. We visited on Christmas (Chinese on Christmas being a long standing tradition). The place was quite busy but we didn't have to wait for a table. When we left, there was a short wait. I started with the Vegetable & Tofu Soup which was very bland. The stock tasted like it was just water. My wife liked it. I needed to ask for salt and pepper as there was none on the table. No soy sauce either. My wife and daughter shared Crab Rangoons which my wife loved but my daughter wasn't so hot on. I'd go with my wife's view on those. For the main course I ordered Sichuan Style String Beans and Sauteed Chinese Spinach w/Garlic. I asked for some fried tofu with the spinach and this worked out well. Both these dishes were excellent. I would order these again. The kid had General Tso's Chicken which she enjoyed and my wife had Braised Whole Fish Filet with Pine Nut. The fish was excellent. Truly a wonderful dish. It's a little sweet. I think we'd ask for it with the sauce on the side next time. I liked that we had a choice of white or brown rice with the meal as I prefer brown.
(4)
Autumn W.

The Dan Dan noodles are out of this world! The staff is always friendly and the food is quickly prepared. The ingredients always taste fresh. I have only tried a couple of Chinese restaurants in the area so it is difficult to say it is the best in the area, but it is certainly the best I have had so far. I look forward to trying more of their sichuan dishes.
(5)
Saurabh M.

we waited for 15 minutes to get the seat. location is very shady, totally no lighting at the entrance/parking lot. food arrived very quickly and was upto the mark. different from other chinese restaurants. service was quick. although not very nice. my daughter spilled water on the table and the server was looking at us, while we were cleaning up the table. then she realized and got some cloth from the kitchen to clean up.
(3)
Sandy B.

My only complaint is that I've been wasting my time on other Chinese food restaurants in the area. This place is so good, great flavors and fresh ingredients.
(5)
Nirmal G.

Sichuan Gourmet is pretty good for sea food. I simply loved their Tangerine Shrimp. I don't even remember the other dishes we ordered the other day. Being Indian, I give a lot of emphasis on rice quality and it did live up - very soft and well cooked and aromatic. The veggie stir fry and soups we ordered were also great. Service was good too and prompt. I did not give 5 because I so much loved the old Red Peppers (authentic Sichuan) and this place isn't that authentic in my opinion.
(4)
John Y.

This is my first time to rate a restaurant at one star. The food was that horrible. I went to Sichuan Gourmet restaurant in Billerica a couple of times and liked the authentic and hot sichuan food there. My wife recently found this restaurant in Framingham from Zagat 2009-2010, which is probably a branch restaurant newly open. It wasn't on the previous Zagat, but it got 27 points right away in the latest version which is almost the top rating, so our expectation was very high. We could finally make time and went there for dinner. We ordered hot and sour soup to have a first impression of how good the cook is. When the soup was served, hmmm... it tasted a little weird. It didn't taste clear enough, but we thought it could be like that. The other food was served. The following is the dishes that we ordered. - hot and sour soup - Cellophane noodle with minced pork - Chicken & Napa Cabbage w. Spicy Chili Sauce - Home Style Sea Cucumber - Mafa Tofu - Brown Rice Yes, we ordered a lot more than we can have, but we really want to taste a few and pack the rest. I like hot food and ordered all hot menu except for the rice. To my great disappointment, everything came with a lot of vegetable oil. I think it was corn oil, which was not in good quality. The cellophane noodle wasn't cooked enough for the noodle to take the sauce yet, but later, it became better. It was not as great as we used to have from another restaurant in Belmont though, but this dish was the best on the table although it was still soaked in vegetable oil. The chicken came next. The chicken was very hot in temperature and tasted great, but the sauce was also full of vegetable oil. I like vegetable, but the cabbage in this dish smelled like oily ramen, so I ate the chicken only. It's mafa tofu that came next. In fact, I liked mata tofu from the same restaurant in Billerica which made me go to the restaurant again just for it, but this one had very strange oily smell and taste. I had only one spoon and that was it. I left the whole dish. The worst was the sea cucumber. The decoration of the dish was pretty good. In fact, the visual was the best out of the four dishes. When I tasted the sea cucumber, I was wondering if it was a fake one. The surface wasn't bumpy like the real sea cucumbers. Also, as time passed, it got even softer and tasted like starch. It may not be fair to judge this restaurant only by the dishes that I ordered, but out of total 6 dishes that we ordered, the best was the brown rice just because it was as good as that in other restaurants. Cellophane noodle was acceptable. The other four were not acceptable at all. I cannot understand how this restaurant got 27 points from Zagat. I went to a few Zagat 27 point restaurants, but this is far from it. I would rate this below 15 points. Maybe I didn't order the dishes that they can do well. If you can suggest good dishes that you experienced, please let the yelp people know. If I have another chance, I'd probably like to try different dishes without oil, and post the experience here again. By the way, I'm an Asian and I like hot food very much. I even liked their hotness of two peppers. What I was disappointed is the quality and the taste of food.
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Sara S.

4.5 stars. Possibly some of the BEST Chinese food in the area. It's hot and spicy which I love and the fact that it's packed with Asian people is a good thing (I'm Indian and you'll see me in an Indian restaurant if it's worth paying for the food I could/should be able to prepare) The owners are constantly there and pleasant when greetign people. My staples are the usual here as well and they're great: hot and sour soup, spicy ma po tofu and the smoky hot chicken with cayenna is excellent as well. The spicy fish filets in hot chili sauce is good too but ask them to use less oil in the sauce. Overall, fabulous.
(4)
Hamdan A.

Having just moved from San Francisco, this is the finest chengdu restaurant i found in the New England area. Amazing spicy food, great customer service. Completely unmatched with any other restaurants in this area. I got the Chengdu picy lamb, cant tell you in words how good it was. My wife got the Jumbo shrimp dish. Excellent. Must try it.
(5)
ruchir v.

I don't know why, but I feel the food at their Billerica location is better. But, the ambiance was nicer here in Framingham. We went for lunch and got spicy string beans, ma po tofu, and vegetable delight. We all got hot and sour soup and nobody really liked the soup. The string beans were pretty good and my co-worker liked the vegetable delight, though I thought it was just okay. I was looking forward to the ma po tofu, because I used to always get it in Billerica. I can't explain it, but it just didn't have the same flavor. Still good, but not great. Caveat: I'm vegetarian.
(4)
Reid F.

Real Sichuan food and outstanding service.
(4)
Derek L.

Excellent food. Among the things I've had here are a fish and basil special (tremendous), "water-cooked" beef (viciously spicy, as it's supposed to be), beef with cumin and chili (fine flavor, perhaps better as part of a larger selection than as a meal in itself), spicy dumplings (the prototype Sichuan sauce that shows up in several other dishes), dan-dan noodles (also very well made). The non-spicy dishes seem to be quite well-made, too, but if you're here, go for the Sichuan dishes. Clearly superior stuff.
(5)
J J.

Very Americanized Chinese food. Got the homestyle beadcurd with veggies and the sesame chicken. beadcurd was too spicy and lacked taste. the sesame chicken was crispy (a plus) but very fatty inside.
(2)
Robert L.

Five stars because it's the best Chinese in an area curiously devoid of decent Chinese food. Even so, it would earn four stars on its own merits. Good, spicy sichuan specialties. Friendly service, clean room.
(5)
Patrick P.

I can't say enough about Sichuan Gourmet. It is my favorite restaurant in the area. I can't go two weeks without a trip. The owners and staff are incredibly pleasant and do a great job. This place is not an American Chinese restaurant. If you want a pu pu platter, go elsewhere. The food here is spicy, fresh and delicious. I have never had a bad meal here. Start with the spicy cold noodles, or the sauteed chicken wrapped in lettuce leaves. The Chung-du dumplings float in a spicy red chile sauce with a touch of brown sugar that make it fantastic! We always have the Kung-Pau chicken. Fresh chicken in a delicious sauce with ginger and garlic that is top notch. The beef w/ napa cabbage in spicy chili sauce is loaded with red pepper flake and one of the best dishes I've ever had. Sichuan Gourmet is worth the trip any time any day. I love it. Just writing this review makes me think, hmm maybe a trip to Framingham?? Looking back on this review from 2008, it's time for an update. I now go to the Sichuan Gourmet in Billerica. Smaller than Framingham, but honestly much better. The staff is fantastic and super friendly. I can't say enough about the Dan Dan Noodles. Spicy and delicious, I order them every time. Along with favorites listed above, the smokey hot shredded chicken with Cayenne, and the old sichuan chicken are wonderful and spicy good. The Xiang La Dry Fish Filet is wonderful as well. The baby bok choy with garlic is also well done. Hands down my go to restaurant.
(5)
Roxanne B.

Now that's what I'm talking about! Chinese food that is freshly prepared and dazzles the taste buds. We like it spicy... and oh boy that's what we got. The only disappointment was that we visited on a Saturday, expecting the luncheon special menu, but soon realized that lunch specials are only served Monday thru Friday. So it was an early dinner instead! The place was pretty packed for lunch on a Memorial Day weekend and they did not disappoint! We'll try out the luncheon specials very soon.
(5)
Sonni L.

This place is AWESOME!!! i'm so addicted to it. The best 2 dishes to order are Spicy boiled pork (or beef) with chinese cabbage & Gangou Dry Fish Filet (the 2 most spicy dish from their menu). I think it is the best chinese food i've tried.
(5)
KMarie G.

This is some high quality chinese food. It is not greasy. Yeah it's a bit expensive, but it is worth it. I can't give this place 5 stars because I have had better, if you can believe that! It is very crowded at night on weekends, and it is NOT wheelchair or lazy person accessible. They are on the second floor and you have to walk up a big flight of stairs. Staff courteous and prompt, food EXCELLENT!
(4)
Jesse W.

Went here for dinner on Monday based on reviews on Chowhound.com . Decor is average, building is hideous from outside, but MAN is it worth making the trip to Framingham! The Dan Dan Noodles were good, although I would have liked a little more spice and sauce. The Beef with Napa Cabbage with spicy Chili Sauce (VERY SPICY), Chengdu Spicy Sliced Lamb (VERY SPICY), and Jumbo Shrimp w. Sichuan Pepper Spiced Salt (very large shrimp, a little spicy) were all phenomenal, and Mai Tai's were strong and delicious! Service was perfectly adequate, we'll be back soon!!!
(4)
Juggy W.

As much as I like spicy food, I think this place is wayyyyy too spicy for me. Last time I went there was in summer... I ended up having cold sweat in 85+ humidity and bleeding outta my ass... other than that... this place is decent i guess... even though most of my taste buds pretty much died after 2 seconds.
(3)
Steve M.

The spiciest, tastiest Szechuan food I've ever had. You will need lots of white rice to offset the heat of the Chengdu spicy dumplings, and dried chicken with chili sauce. I've been there many times, I've never had a bad dish, and the clientele speaks for the quality -- it's packed out the door on the weekends. I can't recommend this place enough.
(5)
Tiffany D.

I love it. While some of the foods might be a little too oily (too much hot oil) I LOVE IT! I'm a big fan of spicy foods and this always satisfies my cravings. I recommend the fish (the first one on the seafood section in the menu), the spicy bamboo shoots (my bf's favorite), the cumin dried beef, the dan dan noodles, the spicy wontons and the hot&sour soup!! YUMMM!! Make sure to get rice to help with the spicyness!!!
(4)
Vicki B.

My husband and I decided to try Sichuan Gourmet because of the good reviews. We were very disappointed. We did order only a few dishes but they were basic and should have been good. The boneless spareribs were so dry they were not edible. Another appetizer was good but not great. The Shrimp dish had sauce that was very good but the shrimp tasted fishy and they should not. The fourth dish was nicely spiced but had to grow on you. Overall, we feel there are too many other restaurants in the area that are better so we will not go back.
(2)
Rhys H.

This place befuddles me. I always feel somewhat stunned walking away, my mouth, of course, on fire and wondering what it was that I just ate. This is definatley not typical American chinese food. The dishes are certainly intriguing, but I find them to be hit or miss, with little in-between. There are tons of Chinsese people there, which is always a good sign. The Dan Dan noodles are very good, the pork with Napa cabbage is great and the spicy dumplings are very good. I had about 5 other dishes when I visited with friends and was not sure what I was eating and whether or not I liked it. The sevice and ambience were average. Overall, I am befuddled but pleased.
(3)
Matt E.

Absolutely love Sichuan Gourmet. My first visit was meeting family there who had been there before. It was super busy with customers for both dine in and take out. We did have to wait a while but it was worth it. My girlfriend and I have been back several times since, including visits where we have introduced the restaurant to others, and have not been let down. The cumin flavored dry beef is unreal and recommended highly. When you go, if it's a Saturday night or similar, be prepared for a crazy busy restaurant and parking lot. That said, the food will be worth it.
(5)
Jung C.

Great food a little greasy and salty But overall a good! Try their Kung pao chicken along with some tofu! I would recommend for a take out or late night hang over comfort food .
(4)
Matthias J.

Had read good things about this pair of restaurants (Billerica/Framingham) and decided to try it out, as we happened to be close by. My wife and I ordered Tangerine Crispy Sliced Beef and Shredded Duck (week-end special). The duck was excellent, while the tangerine beef was a bit heavy on the syrupy sauce. The sauce seemed to be a commercial product. It tasted a bit artificial. But the average of the two dishes was still positive (that's how good the duck was). The food came very quickly, although not everything together, so prepare to share. Both our dishes were labeled as "1 chili" and even after removing the obvious red chili peppers, it was still spicy. Don't be fooled. When the waitress says: "one chili dishes are not spicy", that is relative to the 3 chili ones. But then again, Sichuan cuisine is spicy and if you can't take some heat, this is not the place for you. Probably not the best place to go with small children, because of this, although they had a few none-chili level dished on the menu. Although others had mentioned it, I was surprised about the number of Chinese customers. At least 50% if not more.
(4)
Aleks D.

Tend to prefer this one over the others around the area but the food can be inconsistent. This place does not deliver but you can order and pickup.
(4)
Spidey E.

Loved the noodles. And an interesting twist on eggplant. Will go again
(5)
Len S.

This is the second of their restaurants we have eaten at. Just like the one in Sharon, this is a top-notch Asian restaurant. The other couple we went with commented that most of the patrons were Asian . . . which speaks to the quality of the food, otherwise those folks would be cooking at home. Excellent food and service. Small parking lot can be a problem, especially if nearby businesses are operating when you go there.
(5)
Kyle K.

Some of the best food I have had! We fried rice, gen. chicken, chicken fingers, beef teriyaki and egg foo young and it was all excellent. A bit busy and service was slightly affected but did not bother us much.
(4)
Erica E.

Good food. Not most authentic but close enough. NO FREE SODA REFILLS for crappy fountain soda!!!
(4)
Yuko S.

This place gets packed during dinner time. We arrived on a Saturday around 5PM and 5 minutes later, the place was packed and short of parking space. I have to say it probably was one of the best Sichuan food I've tried in the states. Price is very reasonable too. I'm grateful for the good service that they have as well, waitresses are filling your water frequently. (You are going to need it, for the food is spicy!) Highly recommend it if you are into spicy food or authentic Chinese food.
(5)
Paul N.

Simply the best and most authentic Chinese food around! I live in Framingham and have been coming here for over five years. Anytime I come there's almost never a wait. The staff's English isn't that great, but it isn't an issue when ordering. They have lunch specials (combos) till 3pm and most are under $9 - comes with a choice of soup, rice, meat and appetizer. The regular menu is available all day. I cannot recommend anything specific since everything is always good. Seems like I've tried the whole menu, but there's always something new and surprising. The best way to order, is to come with a group of friends and order a verity of dishes for all to share. For those who like to know what their food would look like before ordering, they do have a picture menu upon request. After over fifty visits, this place is my favorite for Chinese food!
(5)
Henry L.

Decent Sichuan cuisine which alters more toward Americans customers. It's pricier than other more authentic Sichuan restaurants. It does have better atmosphere. Services is above average. Wait staffs are very quick and helpful.
(3)
Robert L.

Strange how this restaurant does not show up on Yelp when you search on Chinese Restaurants in Framingham MA. Anyway, went here last night (first time) as part of a company dinner and it was pretty good. If you like spicy Chinese food (and I do) this is the place for you. Tried a lot of different foods (we had a big table and everyone ordered something different) but I liked the spicy chicken wings, spicy fish, and spicy pork the best. Service was very prompt and efficient.
(4)
Alan V.

Always solid Chinese food. Probably the best in the area.
(5)
M Q.

It's a treat to get non-Americanized Chinese food without going to Chinatown in BOS. I'd say the dishes are hit or miss, and the most annoying thing is that the menu only has the name of the dish, but no description. So it's like a gamble whenever I try something I haven't had before. This time, I had a lamb dish and it was great! The meat is lean and tender, sauted with chili oil in a very simple way. However, I had the Old Sichuan Chicken and it was aweful. It's over-breaded chunks of chicken that's deep fried then coated / drenched in Chili oil. I hate breaded anything (oil sponge) and if I could've seen what it is on the menu, I wouldn't have ordered it.
(3)
Nimish S.

Great food!!! We go there a lot quick service and hot food. One of my favorite places. Definitely recommend it!!!
(4)
A M.

We LOVE this place. Their nappa cabbage is out of this world!!!
(5)
Guillermo M.

As other reviews said the dan dan noodles are the best: spicy but not too spicy, flavorful, complexity in the textures, the portion not too large, good price. The rice with pork was also delicious. The tea was also a great complement. Excellent service and fast. Tried other people's chicken with tangerine and though that was not as good.
(4)
R T.

Their sesame chicken and beef with scallions are delicious. They're on the pricier side, but better quality compared to many other Chinese restaurants.
(4)
Paul D G.

A friend of mine asked a chinese friend where the best chinese restaurant was in the area. She definitively told him through her thick chinese accent: Sichuan Gourmet. My wife and son were actually able to walk to this place and were not disappointed. It is on the second floor of a little store front strip mall setting so I was pleasantly surprised at the vibe and decor of the place when we walked in. It is spacious, clean and comfortable inside. We ordered a sample of dishes so we would have plenty of leftovers. We picked a few things that knew and could compare with other restaurants that we have frequented. The tangerine beef, crab rangoons, hot and sour soup...all met or exceeded expectations. They aren't afraid to add a little spicy kick to their food either, which I like! We will definitely be returning. Probably more than we should. ;-)
(4)
E K.

4 stars for the food. 2 for the service. It balances out at 3. The food was great. We ordered the sweet water noodles, wontons in chili oil, cumin beef and twice cooked pork - all sichuan specialties, not american chinese crap. I went with my husband, who is a white guy. The serving staff kept trying to give him a fork, even though we told them that he did not need a fork. He was very insulted by that gesture. In addition, we did not want to order rice, because we don't like to eat carbs. The person taking our order kept insisting that we order at least one rice because everything is spicy and that he would need the rice to help with the spice level. The establishment should know that not all white people don't know how to use chopsticks, or cannot handle spices.
(3)
Xuting Z.

What I can say is just FAIR. So spicy, but just spicy, no sweet, no delicious, no balance. As a perspective of Chinese eating guy, their food is just so so.
(2)
Zoe Z.

Had the Fish Fillets with Napa cabbage in spicy chili sauce. Huge portions. So good and the right amount of heat. Will definitely return the next time I'm in the area.
(5)
Nicole C.

I have four words for you: real Sichuan kung pao. I've tried other "authentic" Sichuan dishes here, but it's the kung pao that keeps me coming back. No vegetables, just straight up mouth-burning chicken. They comply with my request for "extra red peppers" by putting enough in to have a piece with every bite. They cook the chicken with the cut-up peppers, allowing the flavors to marry -- other places will put red peppers but they will be more of an afterthought flavor (cooked whole). The interior of the restaurant is plastered with reviews about how spicy their food is. It's true! They don't hold back. Both this location and the one in Brookline are about the same in food quality and inviting atmosphere, but I have a slight preference for the Framingham location. Service is a little friendlier; both are freakishly fast though! Best Chinese I've had in metro Boston. It took me four years in the area, but at last, I have found the real Sichuan cuisine I grew up on in California. Yum!
(5)
H. G.

This place serves Szechuan style Chinese food with an emphasis on spice and heat. There is a lot of use of chilies, chili oil, and five spice seasoning. The place is good for what it is popular with those searching for this type of cuisine. If you're looking for chicken fingers and wings, there are better options in the area. If you want spicy Chinese, come here!
(3)
Anon S.

I have never been to China, but somehow I am sure this is the most authentic Sichuan food around. Very liberal use of excellent, complex spicing, exotic fungi, etc. It felt like I was in a foreign restaurant. Very enjoyable, very tasty. Note how many reviewers say "authentic", including people from Chengdu and Sichuan in general.
(5)
Gonzalo P.

We have gone to this place a couple of times and we left unimpressed about their food and service. They claim to be authentic Chinese, but I would rather drive to Chinatown from Natick than go to this restaurant in Framingham.
(2)
Jenny Y.

Dishes consisting from different herbs and spices makes this place tasty as well as spicy. Dan Dan noodles - nothing special Pork Dumplings - the hot chili oil is subtly sweet Cold Appetizer Chicken & Cucumbers - spicy but the cucumbers really help you cool down the spice Cold Appetizer Beef, tripe - hard to find, so try it here if you can stomach this kind of stuff Spicy Lamb - think you can take the heat? Then this is the dish to try!
(4)
Warren C.

One of the more authentic Chinese restaurants in the area. Same typical pushy Chinese service. Credit cards are frowned upon, of course, but whatever. Most of the cold dishes are well done in my mind. The spicy oil here does not disappoint. Portion sizes are generous. I didn't care much for the dumplings, they didn't taste fresh, but everything else was very good. The tea has no taste, but that's nothing new to me. I got the parking spot in the back lot with that weird water meter stump thing, so that was interesting.
(4)
Zack S.

I've eaten here a couple of times and enjoyed it both times. The service is quick and professional, and wait times between courses is minimal. For apps I have had the dumplings and the spicy wings. Both were excellent, the wings were very hot, which I loved. For main courses, the double cooked pork was VERY salty but still managed to have a nice spice level and actually benefited from a night in the fridge, while the spicy beef with napa cabbage was tasty and spicy, but loaded with disgusting cilantro. I wish they would have mentioned that in the description.
(4)
Bob L.

The only place with real authentic Chinese food in Framingham as far as I've discovered. It honestly is better in quality and flavor than places I've had in Boston. They do have a limited menu for simple dishes I would usually order back home in New York, where there are dishes served with rice instead of everything being family style.
(4)
Lou D.

Bf and I are in town for the week...landed feeling huuuuunnnggrrryy. We're always up for Chinese. Love Chinese. I don't know Framingham well, so relied on my fellow Yelpers and intuition. We were disappointed that Sichuan Gourmet doesn't offer delivery. They'd make a killing considering there's that sizable residential area as well as an enormous Sheraton 2 or so miles away. So we called ahead for To Go. I was surprised when I was informed that rice doesn't accompany dishes...it's extra. ? I asked him to repeat it several time! Rice is extra? Come on. Siggghhh. I always remind bf to please check the bag before leaving. He didn't grow up in a family that ate Chinese (so strange to me, but I am now convinced that the Midwest is another planet), and is now learning these important life lessons. So, he grabbed the bag from the counter without checking. We got back to the hotel and #1. His food was missing. #2. No utensils. #3. Zero condiments. Really? Not even one packet of Soy Sauce? Upon calling about bf's chicken dish, turns out the man forgot to even add it to the order at all. Well okay, at least we didn't pay for it. Our food was tasty. I always get steamed veggies and steamed tofu, so nothing too exciting there. My Hot n Sour soup was spicy and super tasty. Bf got Hot n Sour Wonton soup and dug it. So, definitely worth checking out. While there, be sure you check the order on take out orders, ask for your sauces, and remember- rice is extra!
(3)
Subi S.

Its the first time ever that I have found Chinese cuisine to be so tasty as other Chinese restaurants serve mostly lame food that tastes same everywhere. But Sichuan Gourmet is very different from other Chinese restaurants. The Dried Chicken and the sichuan Shredded Chicken dish are the most delicious, a bit spicy for some but not for us. The hot and sour soup was made well this time than last time. I dont usually yelp but for Sichuan I am obliged. thanks for the food with a great taste.
(5)
Michael R.

So you're going out to lunch with your coworkers, and you can't decide on anything. You've got your usual three or so spots that you pick from, and even when you reach all the way back in the brain bank, there's only a few dozen spots you've been for lunch while slaving away at the ol' 9-5. Clear out some space and put this one at the top of the list. No joke -- Sichuan Gourmet redefines delicious lunch on a budget. One my first of what will be many repeat visits, $8.95 bought me a savory Sichuan serving of tea, hot-and-sour soup, ~8 pieces of General Tso's chicken, a generously sized helping of freshly-fried vegetable rice, and a fried egg roll. Even for Asian cuisine prices, this place is super cheap, and super delicious. Top it off with some fast service, and you've got a Sichuan spot that rivals Boston's own Chinatown, and you don't even have to put up with the long lines and atrocious service to get it. So erase Subway off your lunch list and loosen your belt a little -- your stomach and your wallet will be supremely grateful.
(5)
Colin M.

Great chinese food! I frequently get the Kung Pao chicken or beef. If you order it extra spicy you'll get extra spicy -- they're not shy with the spices. My only complaint is that you have to pay extra for rice. Overall a great place for chinese food if you're in the Natick Mall/Shoppers World area!
(4)
Joann C.

Food was good but be warned: if it has 2 spicy symbols that means it is SUPER spicy. I love my spicy dishes and usually eat Korean tofu soups at a level 3-4. I thought, how bad can 2 little peppers be? Boy was I in for a surprise. The dish was yummy but it definitely packed a punch. I took home the leftovers, added a cup of water and simmered it down with tomatoes and onion...and still sweated through the meal. Old Sichuan Chicken - deliciously fried with just a hint of spice Beef with Spicy Napa Cabbage - the beef was cooked well but I couldnt tell if the dish tasted good or not. My mouth was numb from peppers. I definitely want to try again but with a bit more caution.
(4)
Brad B.

The most important question you ask yourself when choosing a Chinese restaurant: do the waiters/waitresses racially discriminate when it comes to the distribution of chopsticks and forks? If the answer is yes, you have found yourself a fantastic place. Needless to say, when I go to Sichuan Gourmet with friends who are mostly white, they automatically give us forks. When I go with my girlfriend, who is Chinese, they don't even consider such an insult. With that out of the way, I have to say: Sichuan Gourmet is probably the best place outside Chinatown for quality Szechuan cuisine. That said, don't go here planning to order something tame. That isn't what you go here for. You go here for the stuff that is going to burn your mouth out. In short, if you like spicy, truly traditional and as-close-to-authentic-as-you-will-get-to-in-the-U.ÂS. Szechuan cuisine, this is the place. The best thing on the menu as far as I am concerned is the cumin beef. That said, the ma po tofu, the double cooked bacon, and the kung bao chicken are all truly great options at this place. As far as soups go, the hot and sour wonton soup is a delicious option, but be warned: that will burn your mouth off probably more than anything else I listed here. Luckily, the bottomless tea they provide helps with that. As far as service goes, it is truly a bit of a lottery. Everyone there is quite attentive, but many of the servers are less than helpful, and at times they have been a bit impatient (granted, I am usually there with groups of 6-12, but still). That being said, they've surprisingly never been particularly upset when we all pull out our own cards to pay separately, which as college students on a budget we certainly appreciate. Overall, here you will get probably the most authentic experience of any Sichuan restaurant in New England outside Boston proper. That isn't to say it is perfect, but it's almost as good as it gets.
(4)
Brian O.

The spicy dumplings and Sichuan meatballs were great but had to drop a star based on the fried rice. Horribly bland and tossed out after 2 bites. Very friendly service.
(3)
Eric M.

Clearly the favorite Chinese restaurant in the Framingham/Natick mall area, and I will add my vote to that. I and my colleagues go there often for lunch and have never been disappointed. Service is almost always very prompt, and prices are very reasonable. Just be forewarned that some dishes, such as the hot and sour soup, can be VERY spicy (varying perhaps on the mood of the chef that day). One of my friends only orders the egg drop soup now, having once been unable to finish his hot and sour soup. Great for take-out too, of course.
(4)
Monisha B.

Spicy dried chicken, jhingu fish soup, chengdu wantons---absolutely to die for.. Also a must try is cumin beef
(4)
Allan S.

One of the best Chinese restaurants in the area. A nice family restaurant. Nice decor, clean, and with attentive staff. Delicious drinks. My wife is fussy and loved the Mai Tais calling them the best she has had. Scorpion bowls were also tasty. Peking ravioli were large and tasty. Scallion pancakes were delicious and crispy. The Sichuan fried green beans were yummy. House fried rice received thumbs up from everyone at the table as did the General Tsao's Chicken. The fried chicken wings were tasty and while the portion size was fine, the chicken wings themselves were on the small side. It's a nit. The fried fish with spicy red bean sauce earned mixed reviews from the family. Some thought the sauce too spicy and (me) too similar to buffalo wing sauce. I won't be ordering it again. The Crab Rangoon had a touch of sweetness which did not sit well with my wife while everyone else enjoyed it; I thought it was fine. It's a matter of personal taste and what you are used to. My complaint about Chinese restaurants in general is that food is usually overcooked and over salted. I can't say that about Sichuan Gourmet. Well done!
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David B.

In the land of plentiful and mediocre Chinese restaurants along the Framingham stretches of Routes 9 and 126, where there is literally a Chinese restaurant with a mostly empty parking lot every half mile or so, Sichuan Gourmet truly stands out. All of the food was very fresh and extremely flavorful. We went with single orders of wonton and hot/sour soup, scallion pancakes, pan fried noodles with pork & vegetables, and General Tso's chicken. Everything was outstanding, and was a far cry above much of the bland and greasy competition in the area. Two small nits: - As I stated our order in the above paragraph, I absolutely hate when restaurants don't bring you your starter/appetizers first, and jumble your different courses together and this place did fail that test. For the two of us, we had two individual soups, an appetizer and two entrees to share. We get entree 1 first, then entree 2 two minutes later, then the appetizer about 3 minutes after that. At that point, I looked at my wife and said "at this point, I hope they forget about the soup," and then bang ... the soup comes out. I've had this happen in other restaurants, but not quite this bad. I'd come again, but would play it next time by not ordering my entrees until we were mostly done with the starters/appetizerz. - We have some food allergies, and asian restaurants can be a dangerous place. We must have had about 4 to 5 different waitstaff at different times, between the waitress who took the order, different waitresses who brought different parts of the order, the women who brought our tea, and the woman who refilled our water glasses ... but all of their English was very, very, very bad. I got very nervous that my requests to a few of them to please avoid the ingredients we were sensitive too would be understood. The hostess who seated us spoke very good English, so the next time I'd just mention our allergy concerns to her up front.
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Dave J.

Service was terrible, the table smells like dirty wet towel. The worst part is this place uses crazy amounts of MSG. felt very dehydrated and dizzy after the food. They put 8 beer on the bill when we only had 4. Few days later I saw my credit card was charged $129 when the total should have only been 109. They must have wrote in their own tip. Now i have to go through the hastle of filing a dispute. Rip off !
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Sean C.

This restaurant is awesome and well above expectations. Very good, very tasty, authentic Chinese food and very friendly restaurant. We ordered: (1) Dan Dan Noodles, (2) Wonton with Chili Sauce, and (3) Lunch Special L-4 (Kung Bao Chichen). All food very well prepared and services are good and fast.
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Aishwarya M.

I am not a great fan of Chinese food as I find it too sweet for my liking. However recently a friend introduced me to this place. I was a bit skeptical when I saw the place from outside but the inside was great. The best part was the food. It was amazing! Completely loved the scallion pancakes and the Chicken and Napa cabbage with spicy sauce. The quantity was large too! Will definitely go back again.
(5)
Christine M.

Hands down the BEST Chinese food I've had in years! Everything was made fresh and was hot when I picked it up for take-out on a Friday night. The place was packed with patrons and there were 5 other bags waiting for pickup up which indicated to me that people love this place! Had the chengdu spicy dumplings which were delish, flavorful and they even smelled amazing! Crab rangoons had the perfect amount of filling! General Tsos chicken was fried in the perfect amount of batter with real chunks of chicken! And the Kung Pao Beef was amazing!! Can't wait to have it again and try other dishes!
(5)
Al C.

The best! I've had Chinese just about everywhere in the state including most of china town. This place is tops all!
(5)
Keerthika V.

Quick service and spicy food. Ordered Lunch special menu L29- sautÃ©ed fish filets with basil. Comes with fried rice and veg spring roll combo. The fish when had with fried rice kind of reduced the spice level. The combo comes with egg soup which is not great. The service is good and fast too. This place gets grounded during noon.
(4)
Preeti P.

Super quick and efficient service, though they do border on annoying if you take more than 2-3 mins to order once seated! Our friends have been regulars here for over 8 years now, and we've joined them for dinner a couple of times. Both times I've enjoyed the egg fried rice, shredded chicken with cayenne pepper, Dan Dan noodles and the dry spicy (boneless & fried) chicken. Mapu Tofu is good for the vegetarians in the group. Pretty authentic tasting stuff! Very clean and well maintained interiors and fair prices.. Around $50 for two good eaters, and a beer each.
(4)
Nick L.

Another of my faves, as you can tell I eat out a lot ! Very authentic and I love the spicy cayenne chicken lunch special. Friendly owners and staff thanks !
(5)
Kevin T.

House fried rice isn't oily, general tzo's chicken is very tasty, all in all I spent 75 bucks and well worth the 5 dishes I bought. Great place. And they can adjust the spicyness so kids can eat!
(5)
Nicole C.

So gross!!!! Got the broccoli and beef luncheon special and it was super fatty and pink! Ugh disgusting. Sucks cause my work gets from here every other week.
(1)
Marc C.

Awkward moment. Awkward silence and language barrier awkwardness. Absolutely not a very inviting time to come at 525p on a Tuesday night... Walked in upstairs to bar the bartender was slumped over his stool in a bowl full of food and all bar stools were removed. It was an awkward silence as I didn't want to ask for a stool, not ask him to stop eating dinner to wait on just me. So I left. Not sure I will go back here.
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Sara M.

The food is good. Although I didn't find it to be extremely spicy. Don't get me wrong...it was spicy but not off the charts. We had the dry style chicken (turn out it was not dry but served in a lot of broth/chili oil with potatoes) special and the chicken and cabbage, both were rated as some of the spiciest on the menu. The house fried rice was good to balance things out and the Mai Thai was good. Service was nothing special but they got us what we needed in a efficient manner. I'll be back but will have to try some other dishes. None of the ones we had blew me away. But in fairness I ordered the wrong dish and didn't realize until it was served that it was not what I had wanted.
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Joe C.

This isn't your run-of-the-mill Chinese restaurant. It's quite a classy joint. It's located on a second floor of a tiny strip mall, directly over a small Asian market. So if you're in need of an elevator you may want to call ahead and see if one is available. All of the food we tried was terrific. My two favorite dishes were the Peking pan fried ravioli's (aka: dumplings) and the West Lake beef soup. The fish fillet entree, w/ napa cabbage and chili sauce, was very good and kicked my ass with plenty of heat. However I felt it relied too much on red hot peppers alone and not much else for taste. I prefer a little more sophistication to accompany my heat. Portions were fairly large and great for sharing. Service was fine too. All of our food was served in lickedy-split time. According to their website they operate other Sichuan Gourmet restaurants in Billerica, Sharon and Brookline.
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Diana L.

For Chinese take out I thought the food was very well prepared, if a little bland. Here is what we ordered: - Peking ravioli - veggie dumplings - spring rolls - scallion pancake - beef with broccoli - general gau's chicken - pork with bamboo shoots - cashew chicken - chicken fried rice If I had gone here by myself I would have ordered the spicy Szechuan dishes but I was ordering for my family - 3 younger brother who do not like spicy food along with my mom and dad. Everything was hot and delicious and tasted as though it had been made to order. I didn't have any complaints with the dishes except that they were underseasoned, my mom voiced this opinion as well. There is a difference between underseasoned and "not spicy" -- the dishes were just lacking flavor period. That being said, I thought they were prepared well and the ingredients seemed fresh. The broccoli was not over cooked, it had a nice bite to it. Thankfully, I had my own homemade hot sauce which definitely livened up the dishes. I plan on coming back with my boyfriend to sample the spicy fare.
(4)
Tim S.

Great Szechuan restaurant where many of the dishes have a lot of kick. I'm particularly fond of the dumplings but I have had other dishes including scallops with the chengdu sauce. Service has always been prompt.
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Dan M.

Maybe my mistake was coming in 30 mins before close but I didn't expect this. Ordered the spring rolls and didn't find them flavorful but it was fresh. For dinner I order the old Sichuan chicken. Per the menu it it was only given a single Chili pepper while others had 2. I love spicy food, I'm from Albuquerque, NM, but it was intense how hot it was. I only had 3 pieces of the heavily over breaded dark meat chicken and my mouth burned for 30 mins after. So I waited for my waitress to return to close out my tab. After waiting for 15 mins I got up and asked for my bill. The man who works the register, I think he is a manager or owner, got it for me and brought it over. He asked it I would like my dinner to go and I informed him it was inedible due to how spicy it was. He didn't care and ran my CC FOR the full amount. I guess I should have walked out when the cook gave me the evil eye when I 1st walked in because he sure did punish me with a poor and overpriced meal.
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Frank L.

I didn't except to walk into a restaurant like this, especially a Chinese restaurant. It's well decorated and not shabby at all. Food is great, I'd say very authentic, one of the best Chinese restaurants I've tried in MA or even the New England areas. I would also recommend Red Pepper in Framingham, great food as well, just a tiny bit smaller. Like all the other Chinese restaurants I've tried, they are better with spicy-oriented food, but the other stuff I've tried have turned out pretty well too. And they do tend to have more food ingredients which offered a more expansive menu.
(4)
Sougata S.

They just get their act right, in food, service and simplicity. Decent portions and great taste.
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Sam T.

This is the best place to get great, authentic Chinese food. I always go to Sichuan Gourmet with my family whenever we feel like having some Asian food outside of what we make at home and we are happily willing to travel the hour it takes to get there. The staff is very kind. They are attentive and offer help along with an occasional check up every now and then to assure a great dining experience. They do speak English, though minimal, but enough to understand your order and your requests. We order the same things nearly every time we go; this includes a fish dish (gangou dried fish fillet or jingu fish fillet), a chicken dish (kung pao chicken), a shrimp dish (jumbo shrimp with pepper spiced salt), a beef dish (shredded beef with hot green pepper or beef and nappa cabbage), and a noodle dish (pan fried noodle with seafood). Ordering one of each of the categories will let you experience the tastes offered by these amazing chefs. Never have we had an unsatisfactory dish. The costs of these dishes are fair for the amount given and the excellent dining experience. I recommend this restaurant to anyone who is looking for genuine Chinese food at an affordable cost. You will not regret visiting this place.
(5)
Shreya S.

Awesome Chinese place, good food. They have the best smoky shredded chicken and Kung pao chicken. Lol mein and even fried rice is pretty good.
(4)
Peter L.

Not bad as a Sichuan restaurant. Friends and I went to this place after our badminton tournament and one of the players insisted coming. We asked for the dishes to be made less spicy and they seasoned to our expectations. Slides Pork in garlic and hot sauce was my favorite along all I ordered that day. The fried front legs with asparagus, however, was slightly overlooked and lacking ingredients. Dumplings were too thick on the outside. But I suppose it's still worth a try after all.
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Shia G.

Came in on a sat night, busy but no wait which was nice. Upon sitting herbal tea was delivered to the table. Ordered scallion pancakes which were the high light of dinner. Expertly rolled and pan fried until golden brown, not to greasy or thick. The crab rangoons were ok, but the general Gau's chicken was tasty with the house fried rice. Items are served family style so you'll plenty leftovers to take home.
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Kejing W.

The food is dry. Hot doesn't mean authentic szechuan food. If this is the best Chinese restaurant in the Boston. The standard is just above average. Try Some authentic Chinese restaurant in NYC or LA, you should get what I am talking about.
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Donna M.

Love spicy food!! I recommend the spicy fish filet w/ basil!! Very spicy w/ other flavor nuances. Another favorite is the chungdu spicy chicken. This dish is always in the blackboard in the front. One if my cravings!! It is spicy but flavored w/ cumin & a variety of other spices that r hard to identify. Just all out delicious!! The spicy shredded chicken w/ peppers is also very good, though sometimes too salty. Had the salt & pepper shrimp recently, also good. Only complaint is that the portions r not consistent. Also the flAvors, depends on whose cooking that day. All in all I love the place but not for the ordinary Americanized food. Stick to spicy!! U won't be dissappointed ! Recently tried the Gangou dry fish fillets!! Outstanding!!!
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Ben D.

Been coming here with the boyfriend for the past three years now. I think to really appreciate this place, you have to order things that are off the beaten path of the typical americanized chinese dishes. The food is spicy! And not american spicy, but more like made by your grandmother back in Chengdu spicy. If you can tolerate spicy, get the Old Sichuan Chicken. The Dan Dan Noodles are also amazing.
(5)
Andrew Q.

Sichuan food is traditionally known as spicy food lover's haven. It would stand to reason, then, that all of their non-spicy offerings are sub-par. This is not the case. Sichuan Gourmet makes damn good food. Every time I order something random here, it ends up being quite delicious, though I admittedly have never tried any of the traditionally Americanized options. Some solid offerings to get you started: "Fish Filets w. Fresh Tomato & Vegetables" and "House Special Flavored Duck (With Bone)". Service is your standard sub-par good-luck-getting-their-attention Chinese restaurant fare. The tables are often a bit of a mess, and your fellow diners are likely to be rather loud. For Chinese food outside of Boston, this is the place to be though.
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Jennie N.

Awful food, wicked oily, awful communication skills...never again
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Mario C.

Sichuan Gourmet is the best authentic Sichuan in the Boston area. When they say spicy - they mean it. You will sweat! The key importance is that the flavors of the various types of chillies and peppers used is what makes these dishes so addictive. Clearly China has a love affair with spices but this place brings to Boston what is most definitely the closest to the real thing that I have ever tried in Asia. We had the Roast Beef and Tendon in Chili Sauce - which is a cold appetizer. This is probably the best version prepared in the area. I order this dish everywhere I can as a means to compare places. This wins hands down. We also had the Fresh Bamboo Shoots in Spicy sauce. Another excellent cold side dish. We also had the Fish Fillets with Napa Cabbage in Spicy Chili Sauce. This dish is probably what this place is most famous for. I know people who drive up from Rhode Island for this dish. I don't blame them and honestly it is that good! The tilapia fillets are lightly fried and tender - they melt in your mouth and it's all entombed in a thick chili sauce with several layers of various chilies, chili powders, flakes and oils. It's like the seven layers of purgatory to dig in and get your fillet out into your plate. I realized today the secret flavor in it all. The fish is soaked in Ginger before being fried. Try it! Eat a piece of fish and hold it in your mouth - when the chili all hoes away you can taste the subtle ginger within the soft tilapia. It's excellent! Honestly the best - because it's not a "dare" dish, you can see that people have to truly LOVE what they do to prepare this. And you have to also Love the experience in flavors and sweat to enjoy this. The last dish was the Fried Tofu with Vegetable (family style). Which was good as well but definitely more common dish. I have been coming to this restaurant for over a decade. It never loses a beat. The consistently, flavors, portions, and busy lines out the door is always a constant. With four very different dishes all branded with "chili" sauce the fact is each had such different taste and textures. The perfect marriage between chili peppers and base ingredients assembled by experienced hands.
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Regina L.

One of only 2 restaurants that I know of that makes chungqin chicken, a favorite dish. Great dumplings and cucumber in chili garlic sauce. Expect a wait on holidays, and they are not good at giving accurate wait times.
(4)
Foodie G.

Located on the second floor of a small shopping center on RT 9, Sichaun Gourmet has some of the best authentic Chinese food west of Boston. If you are looking for typical American Chinese there are better options. But if you want dishes that are usually found only in Chinatown, this is your place. From the stir fried Pea Pod Stems to the Duck with Vegetables nothing disappoints. Each dish is carefully prepared and correctly seasoned. Sichuan is supposed to be hot and Sichuan Gourmet gets it spot on. Just enough heat to make you take notice, but not so much that it overwhelms the flavor of the dish. Prices are very fair, and the service is always good.
(5)
Rebecca B.

Highly recommended. The service was good and good on point. They are not one to skimp on the alcohol either, as we got a scorpion bowl and was one of the strongest we have had. Would definitely try the dumplings.
(5)
Yui J.

This restaurant is awesome. Probably the most authentic Chinese Sichuan cuisine restaurant available in Metro west. The price of the meals are very fair. Not sure what you want to have for lunch? Just hit this place up and order something from the lunch set menu section. Most of their lunch menu options are around 8 ~ 10 dollars range and they include soup, rice/fried rice, and Crab rangoon/spring roll. It's worth every penny, really. I see a LOT of people coming in groups and just ordering lunch set for a nice economical value meal. My personal favorite for lunch though, is spicy beef noodle soup. It's really just perfect when you go to the restaurant alone. Just under 10 dollars and it tastes great (quite a quantity too). I've been pretty much abusing it this winter since it's a perfect match!! If you are coming with friends and people you want to impress in general, you can order some more authentic food from the menu. I will list some here! -Dan Dan noodle -Roast beef, tendon and tripe with Chili sauce (cold appetizer) -Sichuan Double cooked bacon -Fresh whole fish with sichuan chili bean sauce -Fish filets and napa cabbage with chili sauce -Beef tripe, pork blood and pork intestine stew These are a bit pricier compared to the lunch menu, but they are very authentic. Even my Chinese friends approve of these. I live almost across from this restaurant, and these are the best stuff that I can think of after going to this restaurant for almost 4 years. So yeah, why don't you give it a try? I almost forgot to mention one thing though, the experience won't be as nice if you are not into spicy food in general.
(5)
Charlene L.

If you're looking for authentic Chinese food, specifically Sichuan style, then you're at the right place. This is my go to Chinese cuisine spot in Framingham. The prices are fair, portions are family style, food is awesome and consistently delicious, and waitresses are friendly. I absolutely love spicy food, so any place that can satisfy my taste buds with that extra kick will get some bonus points. Some of my favorites are the Old Sichuan Chicken, Sichuan Wontons in Chili Oil, Sichuan Style String Beans and Dan Dan Mein. The Old Sichuan Chicken has just the right amount of crunch on the outside and is packed with flavor on the inside. Wontons have a nice texture with a great sauce to go with it. String beans have a nice bite and always tastes delicious. Dan Dan Mein reminds me of my childhood -- so good!! The only downside of this place is the frog dish cooked with chili peppers. It sounds gross to eat frog, but it's actually delicious and tastes similar to chicken. Anyway, this dish lacks meat and flavor compared to Red Pepper's down route 9 towards Worcester. This dish is my go to dish at any Sichuan Restaurant, so they lose a star for not doin' it right.
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waits w.

By far the best Chinese food around. No joke. Walk in and you've got a wait. Call ahead and you're on hold. Pickup your food and there are 5 other people waiting. Kung Bao chicken-great. House fried rice- great dry rubbed fish- great Odd location on 2nd floor above randomness on Rt 9 but worth it. Oh and beware of the parking lot. Always overflowing with bad drivers.
(5)
Emily K.

I'm not a big Chinese food person, but Sichuan Gourmet never lets me down. It can be pretty packed in the evenings, but that's to be expected for a good place. The food comes out fast, they have a comprehensive menu, the portions are generous and perfect for sharing. The best thing on the menu is the cumin dry beef! That alone keeps me coming back. The waitstaff doesn't seem to have a wide vocabulary if you ask them specific questions, but - just hush up and order, you won't be sorry.
(5)
D S.

Amazing Chinese food! I'm from LA so we have all the best but this place tops them when it comes to authentic Chinese food. We had half the menu, party of 12, and everything was fantastic. Can't go wrong here. Call for reservations cuz this place is always busy.
(5)
Robert H.

Sichuan Gourmet started out at the pinnacle of near greatness not long ago but has really sharply descended down hill into the valley of mediocrity in recent years. The manager used to tell you which dishes were great, based on your taste that you should definitely try. Now he sits at the counter obviously dieing of boredom, watching TV, and processing credit cards His obvious lack of passion, and disengagement from his job is pathetically obvious as he never greets a customer or leaves the protection of his counter top-- His apathetic attitude seems to have spread to the once proud chef, eager waitress staff, as well as the food . The once hot delicious Sichuan dishes are getting are getting progressively smaller and so bland you have to force yourself to finish so as not to waste your money. For example, the Sichuan spicy fish was almost tasteless, and portions almost close to air plane fair size if you divide between three people. The Chengndu Spicy Chicken use to be a wonderful sweet, salty tangy dish but now reminds me of airport food court General Gau's Poultry Confection smothered in sweet sauce. The beef with long horn pepper was pretty good. But my group was afraid to order more dishes for fear of being disappointed. The Chinese customers who go there such as certain family members of mine like to pretend that they have gone back to exotic Sichuan province in China for an authentic meal but confess that by the time they leave they realize they are just in pedestrian Route 9 Framingham, home of Shoppers World, and every chain restaurant under the sun.' In a world of a gazillion So So restaurants, this one flirted with greatness but has now due to lack of leadership, embraced complete mediocrity This place is due for a change in management . . . then chef and the wait staff might then regain their passion. If so the food might recover as well.
(2)
Shaarif Z.

This has the best chicken entree ever.. Chengdu Chicken.. spicy, dry and yummy!
(4)
Steve A.

Continues to be the best Szechuan food in MA. You need to go to flushing ny to get better Try the specialities like dry chicken, beef tendon Do yourself a favor and don't order the American Chinese food
(5)
Skye G.

Lo mein, fried rice, beef on a stick, hot sour dumping soup, greens with mushrooms, cumin beef. Fish filet with black bean sauce and Crab Rangoon. I would order all again but the greens and mushrooms. The mushrooms were just too strong of a flavor. The hot and sour dumpling soup is a must have. Hot so stay with 1 chili if you like things on the mild side. We also ordered two different scallop dishes and they had good flavor but the scallops were a bit gritty. Going with others we ordered way too much food but it made it fun to sample.
(5)
Msiyer S.

The good vegetarian options are scallion pancakes, veggie spring rolls and kung-pao tofu (not on the menu; but you can get it.)
(3)
Flora H.

One thing to know about Chinese people (authentic ones, like my parents or anyone from their generation, not twinkies like me) is that when Chinese people go out to eat, they like to get.. Chinese food. And they are picky about their Chinese food. They want it authentic, in a place where all the servers are Chinese and you can order in Chinese (and you don't need a menu), and in a place that is usually a little borderline ghetto but not-so for a Chinese food restaurant. And they like it cheap. So when my parents suggested Sichuan Gourmet for our Christmas Day dinner, I had certain expectations for what the place would be like. When we got there, I was pleasantly surprised by the mix of Chinese and Caucasians.. granted it was Christmas and a LOT of people go out for Chinese food on Christmas, but I was informed by my sister that this type of ratio is not uncommon. And it was nice - normal nice, not Chinese people nice. So this seems to be the place that sits right on that line of what Chinese people and what non-Chinese people like as well. There's a good mix on the menu, with someone to please both authentic Chinese people, and some to please those, who, you know, like Panda Express (pu pu platter, cough cough). We had the Pan Fried Noodles with Chicken, Moo Shu Chicken, Ma Po Tofu, and Chinese Vegetables. Okay, Pan Fried Noodles are not authentic at all, but what can I say, I like the white people Chinese food too :) Everything was about as good as it gets for those dishes. The prices were okay - my dad would have liked for the portions to be a bit larger and the prices to be a bit lower - but I found the prices and portions to be fairly reasonable. And the nice thing about a Chinese food place with a Western flair is that it comes with Western (that is good) service.
(4)
Kathleen I.

Only eat here for spicy Szechuan food. Do not order for Cantonese or Peking style food. It is not the same. We were not impressed with the beef noodle soup.
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Johanna V.

I am in no way a Chinese food connoisseur, but this is the best Chinese food we've found in the Framingham/Natick area. You know how some Chinese restaurants you go in to pick up some takeout and the place is empty? I've never seen this place empty. Quality food, fast service. I only wish they delivered.
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Patrick D.

In a word, Wow. We stopped here on the way from Boston to New Haven based on the Yelp reviews. We were not disappointed. The food was delicious, particularly if you like spicy. The portions were large. Everyone left the table content, full but not stuffed, having had a very enjoyable dinner. The owner is amazingly friendly, and specifically stopped by to make sure we were enjoying our meal.
(5)
Alex B.

This is most definitely a lunch place. I have come here many time for lunch and it great food at an even better price. The lunch special is great it comes with a main dish, a spring role, and a soup. The problem is the soup is terrible, you get two choices hot and sour or egg drop and both taste like toothpaste. The spring role is quite enjoyable and my personal favorites are the broccoli beef and the orange chicken. The broccoli beef is cooking in one of the better broccoli beef sauce I have had and the Orange chicken seems to be white mean and the breading does not crunch and I have never bitten into a piece that makes me feel like I have a broken tooth. The service here is very quick so if you are hungry and strapped for time this may be the place to go. The issue is that they push back when you want to split the bill, they also will not take a card if it is under $10 which can happen for lunch so bring cash or figure out who's paying before hand.
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Lilia G.

Went to Sichuan tonight for the first time. Parking was a bit of a challenge but we found a spot after going around the lot twice. We had 3 waitresses come over to take our orders, but I would rather too much service than too little. None of them were particularly friendly but I kind of went into it knowing i was going for the food. The food was really good but we ordered wayyyy too much for the 4 of us. PuPu platter- yum Shrimp fried rice- yumm String beans- yum Smoky hot shredded chicken- oh yum but its got a kick Shredded beef - yummmm Double cooked bacon- yum I would definitely go again
(4)
Kendall H.

I've been here 6 months and finally found a restaurant that uses sichuan peppercorns. Excellent Mo Pa tofu.
(4)
Sasha B.

This place gets better every time I eat here. Recommendation is if you have seen the dish at your typical "Chinese" restaurant, avoid it. If you are looking for the following items, stop, leave and go to your local Chinese take out: egg rolls, crab ran goons, general gaos, or chicken and broccoli. If you want insanely good Szechuan food this is your place.
(5)
Serenity B.

Delicious!!!!! The food here is spicy, seriously spicy! If you're new to Sichuan styles of cooking or someone that likes mild spices this may not be the place for you. If you can handle the heat go for a combination of hot and cold traditional sichuan dishes. Always fast service even on a busy Saturday night. The food is a great portion size and well priced (average $12 per dish). Only issue is parking which is quite limited. You may have to circle a few times and try in back of the restaurant. I always get a spot but it can take a few minutes - car pooling recommended for groups of people.
(5)
Nick M.

This is classic Sichuan. Asians everywhere, a few Indians and a few white people. That means the food is authentic. Cheap, fast. That's how they do it here. Poor service is to be expected, but I wouldn't say you're here to be wined and dined, it is ALL ABOUT THE FOOD. Food is authentic for the most part. I like cold roast beef w chili or twice cooked bacon. Their soups are excellent here. Chicken with peppers is a good beginner dish. They have Americanized Kung pao chicken, as well as the beef with cabbage. Their hot and soup is the real deal. Is this the best Chinese, nope. Some dishes like the lamb are fire hot, no flavor. Hey, this isn't bland Cantonese food, it is Sichuan. I like it infinitely better than Uncle Chen's across the street. Lunch is cheap, fast and better than a food court. Amazing and usually $20.
(4)
S S.

Okay. SO I've been to this place a couple of times in the past month itself. Why? Because the first visit was SOOO good that I had to go back. Unfortunately, the law of averages kicked in and the second visit was so-so. But I have to mention that I might have made bad ordering choices in the second visit! Visit 1: We ordered the egg-drop soup and Sichuan Wonton w. Spicy Chili Sauce followed by the Sauteed Fish Filets with Basil and a side order of rice. The soup was, frankly, not to my liking. It was just too thick and had a funny taste. I usually like egg-drop but I wouldn't order this again here. The wontons..hmm..How do I describe them? Ten tiny wontons drowning in chili sauce. I would have to say it looked nothing special but that chili sauce had a very spicy smoky flavor which made the dish unique! But the best of all was the fish - made to perfection, beautiful taste and great flavor! This was the main reason I HAD to come back. Visit 2: Wonton soup, Scallion Pancake, Chengdu Sweet & Spicy Noodles followed by Chengdu Fish Filet w. Pickled Greens and Vegetable/Egg Fried Rice. Sadly, I didn't hit the mark once. I wouldn't order any item again. Wonton Soup was fine but the quantity looked like a lunch special. The scallion pancake had minimal to no stuffing. I would have to dunk it in soy sauce for any flavor (and yes, it was pretty greasy). The noodle dish - plain noodles with a splash of the same 'Spicy Chili sauce' that I had in my first visit (where's the sweet?). But the noodles were too thick that the dish seemed pasty. And the fish - it was like fish soup/broth. Very vinegar-y. And I think the waitress did try and explain to me what the dish was but I couldn't really understand - my bad. The fried rice was good. And topping this with a hefty dinner bill didn't make the night any better! So I guess if I'm going back here I'm having the Sauteed Fish Filets with Basil. Will I dare try a new dish? Not in the immediate future.
(3)
Greg H.

You know you are in a good place when the wait staff anticipate your needs; from a clean plate to a take home box. The food was delicious and fresh. I enjoyed the meal and did not walk away with that bloated feeling that greasy Chinese food often gives you.
(5)
Adam E.

Delicious and SPICY!
(4)
Kim A.

You have to ho here!!!! Amazing food! I recommend the eggplant with basil and the beef with mushrooms!
(4)
Marion C.

Delicious food but very spicy. Dan Dan noodles were excellent - not greasy as I've had them elsewhere. Hot & sour wonton soup was different and tasty. I'd never had Chengdu spicy dumplings before and although I liked them next time I'll get regular dumplings. Chicken and asparagus with Chengdu special sauce was quite good. Lots of other dishes are on the menu that I want to try.
(4)
Lisa R.

This is the restaurant you want if you know and crave Chinese food in New England, outside of core Boston. We lived in Singapore for five years with some time in China. This feels more like our Asian home than any other restaurant we have tried. Go. Really. Eat here. It's worth the drive. And stop at the friendly Asian market downstairs to stock up on the groceries you miss.
(5)
Sid W.

The bad things: Service: The girl who served us had a perpetual frown over her face and disappeared for hours so that someone else had to cater to us. Maybe a one-time instance. Crab-asparagus soup: No clue why it smelt burnt, it didn't have any ingredients which could be burnt in any manner Good things: Rest of the dishes, dry chicken-pepper appetizer, fried rice and chili sauce chicken Ambience: well-kept place, well-lit, nice decor
(3)
Ian K.

Got takeout last night. Orange chicken was great and crispy fried noodles were just as good. Customer service was solid. I got home and found that food was missing from my order. Returned to restaurant and staff were super apologetic and provided a small gift certificate for my trouble. Great customer service goes a long way. We'll be back.
(4)
michele h.

The Boyfriend and I went here two Fridays ago based on Skye G.'s reviews and the other Yelp reviews. The Boyfriend and I LOVE spicy food. My problem is convincing servers that very hot is NOT hot enough for me. And alas it was the case here. I ordered everything the hottest available and still had to ask for a side of chili oil. Loved the food here! We order the Hot and Sour Soup, Sichuan Won Ton in Spicy Chili Sauce appetizer, Chicken & Napa Cabbage in Spicy Chili Sauce and the Seafood with Sizzling Rice. Everything was excellent. We will definitely be coming back here to try everything and hopefully I can convince the servers that when I ask for hot, I mean hot!
(4)
Paul N.

I have been here many times and have always enjoyed the food and the service. The best Chinese in MetroWest in my opinion. The customers seem to be predominantly Chinese and Indian. If you like lamb try the lamb with cumin sauce which is quite tasty. If you like hot and spicy you've come to the right place.
(5)
Wes T.

Pretty standard Chinese fare. Maybe it's the best in the area, but it's nothing different than anything you can get in other parts of the state, and it's not "gourmet" by any stretch of the imagination. The mixed drinks, however, are very affordable.
(2)
Doug M.

The decline of Sichuan Gourmet continues. Did takeout over the weekend and it was disappointing. The pu-pu platter is below average - the chicken wings are tiny and tough; the boneless spareribs are fatty; the fried shrimp are over battered. The General Tso's chicken used to be tasty - not any longer, the chicken was tasteless and over battered. The only decent items were the tangerine shrimp and the crab rangoons. Just to make things worse, the hostess didn't even give me a thank you, have a nice weekend, enjoy, etc - after handing over $125. There's better Chinese food in the area - it will be a while before I return.
(2)
A J.

I visit this food joint frequently for JinGu Fish Filets and Fish Filets & Napa Cabbage w.Spicy Chili Sauce. I love this SUPER spicy place. But pain point is most of the waitresses do not speak English at all... never mind some one else will be there to help you .... So I am giving 4 Star ...
(4)
Vivi L.

Loved this restaurant!!! We've always tried to come here when we're in the area. The place is nothing fancy but the food is absolutely fantastic. Our favorite dish here is the Garlic Pork Chop with dry chilli. It's tender and full of flavor. Their portions are also pretty large with very reasonable price. The place is usually pretty crowded on the weekend during lunch and the service is fast. This is definitely one of my favorite restaurants. The Dan Dan noodle is also pretty incredible if you like spicy. If you like authentic Chinese food, then I would definitely recommend to try this restaurant if you're in the Natick area.
(5)
Franklin H.

I don't understand why the high reviews of this place - I had the seafood with vegetables and sizzling rice. It was ok tasting - nothing spectacular in my opinion, I think not enough seasoning, or not enough aromatics is the problem. The seafood tasted like it was frozen and then thawed again. The broth tasted watered down, and the white rice I ordered was over-cooked...and dry.... The price seemed high for what the menu is presenting - It seems that the higher price is used for the ambiance - which I admit is nice. But if the food isn't good, then what's the point...
(3)
Karl R.

I'm so glad my boss brought me here for lunch! The double cooked bacon is so tasty and unlike anything I've had at other Chinese restaurants. The lunch specials can't be beat. Entree, rice, spring roll or crab rangoon, and soup for around $8.
(4)
Bam M.

Bland food, bad attitude waitress. You can get better cheaper at ur local mall wok.
(1)
Nathan B.

After seeing all the positive reviews here, I was excited to go here with my wife for dinner. We were sat in no-man's-land, where I felt like we were at a family reunion with a family we didn't know. Rather than seating us in a booth, we were pointed to (the waitstaff never actually said words) a table for two next to the center area of the restaurant. Then there was the food. I generally like to get some kind of spicy chicken, which isn't a lot to ask for. What I got was some kind of chicken cube that was tasteless, rock hard on the outside, and a mushy ball of lava on the inside. The only thing edible was the rice. If "authentic" really means "tasteless food from a tired, unfriendly staff who obviously don't give a damn about customers", I will settle for standard Chinese takeout.
(1)
Sue K.

Must thank all you yelpers for this place. We were on our way back from boston to ny - took a detour, wanted to get dinner, didn't know where. with all our smart phones, we started looking up different places - literally stumbled upon this gem. Everyone raved about the spicy noodle dish (dan dan noodles? appetizer, i believe) - and it was pretty good - spicy with their red chilli pepper oil...but i wouldn't say it was the best noodle dish i have had. I think i like a little more substance than what we got - just a lot of noodles. our main course was great though. When they say spicy, they mean spicy - so watch what you order. We all thought we could handle the heat - but their spicy dishes were visibly spicy - i never knew something could look so spicy. we had to fish out some of the chilli flakes (well, not some, spoonfuls) before we were able to mix the sauce with the meat/vegetables (I believe it was a chicken dish with four peppers). We ate to our stomach's content....for four people with five or six dishes, the bill came out to be a little less than 100 (including tip). Not bad for a nice authentic meal.
(4)
Mike C.

hmm... a decent chinese restaurant in a predominantly white city, can this really happen? why yes! The chinese food at this establishment is FOB chinese parents approved! my parents only eat chinese food. they always complain about eating out, but for some strange reason, they really liked the food at Sichuan. all they kept saying through out the meal was, wow! this place is really good for the area, price point and over all quality. Between the three of us, we ordered 3 entree and 3 white rice. the portion amount was just the right amount. the only complaint they had was the food was a tad on the saltier side, but ehh. I am still sticking with my 4 stars rating! job well down Sichuan Gourmet,
(4)
Jo-Lynn Z.

I like this restaurant very much! The soup was just okay (I forgot the name of the soup though), but the other dishes were great! They were very spicy and very much like authentic Sichuan food. Will definitely go back there some time.
(5)
Erika C.

Yes, I'm giving this place 5 stars. Not because I think I am a sichuan cuisine connoisseur, because I'm not, but because it really is a "Woohoo! As good as it gets!" My husband and I go here, on average, about 1x per week. The restaurant is located right off of route 9 heading west and there's usually plenty of parking, unless it is crazy busy. Unless there is a wait, we are always greeted and seated very promptly. If I had to use one word to describe this place it would be "efficiency". The servers are totally in the zone, focusing on delivering exceptional service. You will have multiple servers throughout the entire dining experience, which must be why the service is great. Anyway, onto the best part: the food. We ALWAYS start with the cheng du spicy dumplings. They're just basic pork dumplings and the sauce they come in is mouth-wateringly delish. It's very spicy though so you must be up for that. We also get the scallion pancakes, which are really good, too. Disclaimer: every entree i'm about to mention is pretty spicy: -fried tofu family style is an excellent vegetarian dish. The vegetables have perfect texture and the tofu is silky and delicious. -smoky hot shredded cayenne chicken is our absolute favorite. It comes with chinese long peppers, which compliments the chicken. -Ma Po Tofu is a really good tofu dish and comes with ground pork so it's not for vegetarians. -Vegetable delight is a great compliment to any of the meat dishes that do not come with veggies. -Sesame chicken is outstanding as is the kung pao chicken. -You can request chicken and broccoli, which is not too spicy. - ANY of the fried rices are awesome and we usually order a veg fried rice with any of our entrees. We haven't been too adventurous because we haven't tried any of the fish dishes or really authentic plates like the frogs legs, but I'm sure they are great. You also get a big pot of black tea the minute you sit down and it's a great compliment to the meal. They do serve alcohol there and the wine list is small, but pretty good. The atmosphere is nice and I love sitting in the booths along the restaurant. It gets pretty busy so I recommend getting there early if you plan to go on a friday or saturday night. Take out is always a good option as well. All in all, I think this is probably my favorite restaurant in the Framingham area. It is reliable, quick, affordable, and a 5-star food experience.
(5)
Jenny N.

We came for a family dinner on Saturday night and it seemed like all the other Chinese families in the metrowest area had the same idea because it was a full house even at 6 pm! There was literally a line out the door around 7 pm, so they must be doing something right... In fact, the food is quite authentic and not greasy. While you can order fried rice and crab rangoon, they are really known for their Sichuan specialties like spicy beef tendon, lion's head meatballs, crispy fish, etc. I wasn't a fan of the stir-fried pork kidney nor the sea cucumber dish (must be a daring eater to try these), but the kungpao chicken was actually very tasty, as were the cold Sichuan noodles. I can't handle too much hot pepper (nor could half of our dinner party), so we requested that they use a lighter hand with the peppers and spices. But if you are a fiend for HOT HOT HOT, I'm sure Sichuan Gourmet would be happy to oblige! We ended our meal with the deep fried sweet potato sesame cakes. They had a nice red bean filling inside, but could've used just a touch more sugar, I think. All in all, it was a delicious meal, and a far cry from the typical Americanized Chinese cuisine you most frequently see in the city.
(4)
Brittany M.

We are new to the Framingham area, so we use yelp to help us choose a place to eat. Framingham is OVER loaded with different chinese food. With all the great reviews we thought this place would be best for take out. I also clicked delivery on here, but it was not right. We got a pupu plater, pretty normal, but we wanted to sub out the shrimp for chicken fingers they said ok but they did not. The crab rangoon is very sweet not really sure why, the chicken wings were soggy and the other fried foods are not flavorful at all. We also ordered the chengdu spicy noodles, not appitizing at all! I love spicy food but this was all just red spice, not a flavorful sauce at all. Not to mention it was all dumped all over the take out bag. Last we orderd the chicken lo mein. Well it should be called just lo mein, because the chicken was nearly non exsitent. There were a few shreds and by shreds i mean its absolutley tiny. My fiance said the place was jammed packed, so i thought we had a good place, but we will never return there for dine in or take out.
(2)
Jen P.

You know this is authentic Schezuan Chinese when everyone in the restaurant eating is of Chinese descent. If you don't like seriously spicy food, this is not your place. You could probably ask the chef to tone the spice down a bit, but I think that defeats the point. I discovered this place when my father took me out to eat here. Now the staff know who I am. The staff are friendly, the service is good and the food is great. My favorite dishes include the spicy wonton soup (this has hot oil and Chinese cabbage in it), spicy cold sesame noodles, hot wontons, and schezuan shredded chicken with cayenne. I ask for chopsticks and brown rice and I'm all set. The best thing about this place is you get great food at a price that won't break your wallet!
(5)
Franklin H.

Was coming through this area and wanted something I can't easily get in my area. SIchuan really sounds like it would hit the spot. Parking was ok, small lot, a bit crowded, but no big deal. Place is nice, service was reasonable but nothing special. Seated within 5 minutes of waiting. Menu looked more interesting for the area, had somewhat high hopes. I got the beef noodle soup which was decent, nice and spicy hot. Very good. However, it goes down from there... the Sichuan pickled vegetable that we ordered was weirdly spiced, and what seemed to be MSG sprinkled on top... not good at all. could not eat it. I know what sichuan pickled vegetable should reasonable taste like (both mom and grandma spent time in sichuan many years ago) and this was not it. Weird broccoli stems composed of a good portion of what was in the dish... I would not object to that if it was actually pickled but it wasn't. Hot and sour soup was nothing special... for a sichuan place I was hoping for better. Chicken and asparagus was too salty... much of the food there was too salty (and MSG tongue numbness... not a hot spicy sichuan pepper numbness, I know what that is). Spicy sichuan dumplings were low on fillings and was just ok. Maybe we picked the wrong dishes (it was just for lunch) or perhaps the regular chef was not in that day (it happened to be MLK day). I don't know. I really expected more. I trust my follow yelpers so if they place has over 100 reviews and still rates with 4 stars maybe I just caught them on an off day... but I got to tell it like it is. Tone down the MSG, and I think I would give this place 3 stars.
(2)
John W.

Returned here for another family dinner. This place is legitimate! The majority of the clientele are Chinese, which is a statement in itself. Service is good, better than many Chinese restaurants. The prices are reasonable. The food is very good! You can't go wrong with any of the traditional Sichuan hot and spicy dishes. Although my favorite dish isn't spicy, I still love it! Sliced beef with mushrooms (Try it!). We also had the fish filets and napa cabbage with spicy chili sauce (YUM!), Chinese eggplant with Yu Xiang sauce, sautÃ©ed Chinese spinach, Sichuan style string beans, and pan fried noodles with chicken.
(4)
Rohit G.

Consistently has been great for the past couple of years. Great food, great service. Lunch menu is amazingly cheap yet awesome. Definitely recommend this place. I love the Chicken Napa Cabbage with Chilli sauce and Mapo Tofu.
(4)
J W.

I am addicted to this place and also the original Sichuan Gourmet in Billerica. I came across this place right before it opened (years ago). In the same space, there was a Thai place that I liked going to for lunch with my co-workers. We went there one day and found that it closed, but the owner greeted us at the door and said they will be open soon. Two weeks later, I went to lunch there 4 days a week for like a year. Now, it's more like 4 times a month for lunch and once or twice a month for dinner or takeout. My favorite is the Smoky hot chicken with Cayenne. The mapo tofu is the best I've ever had. It has ruined me for any other place that serves mapo tofu. Other awesome dishes include the double cooked bacon, beef with napa cabbage, dry beef with chili, old sichuan chicken, spicy beef tendon and kung pao chicken. There hasn't been a dish that wasn't crazy delicious. I also give the one in billerica 5 stars as it's the same recipes. It's great that they have two locations. I've never too far away from Sichuan gourmet.
(5)
Massage Therapist, Pema K.

Did a take out last night, order chicken and beef lowmein. I was afraid that the lowmein would be all greasy and lumpy like all other Chinese restaurants, but I was quite surprise that it was actually delicious and tasted exactly the same as how they make it in Tibetan restaurants in India. I guess from now on, if i want my lowmein,Sichuan Gourmet will be my go to place. :) yummy!!
(5)
Lily Z.

I love Sichuan food. I have been to every Sichuan restaurants in Boston area. What I found is that some places has a bigger and more exotic menu. However Sichuan Gourmet is the one delivered the food most consistently. Throughout years, the same dish taste the same every time I ordered. And it always great!
(5)
Debbie N.

This is my most favorite Chinese restaurant. The food is always fresh and flavorful. The wait staff are helpful and will help the kitchen adjust a dish to make it more or less spicy to your preference. I would definitely recommend a reservation on a weekend or holiday to avoid a long wait.
(5)
James B.

Best Ma Po tofu in Boston area, very hot with pile of spicy chilies on top! All the other dishes have been great for spice lovers like us, not for faint of heart!
(5)
Daili X.

Will never step in here again. The managers are mean liars. If I can give this restaurant 0 star I will give it. I have never see the waiting line being managed poorly like this. I knew tonight would be busy so I called to make ourselves in line. (6:40 pm) They first lie to me that they will have a table for me in 40 mins (7:20 pm). When I bring the whole family (3 adults and 2 3-year-old) arriving at 7:00 pm, I confirm with the male manager for the table. And he checked my last name and stated that my table will be opened in 30 mins (7: 30 pm). After 10 mins waiting, I found that people in line are holding number stickers. When I asked, a female manage throw to me" we don't take telephone reserve, you have to start over. Here is your number." (7:10 pm). I argued of course. The male manager came out and said he found my spot in line and there were 5 groups of people ahead of us. After 6 groups of people got their seats, I went to the managers again (7:45 pm). The female showed me the piece of paper as waiting list. There are still 8 groups of people ahead of us!!! They not just made me wait, but also let people cutting lines! And she, with a smile, said to me" i told you we don't take telephone reserve. When business is good and we are busy, this is normal." They on purpose lie to make me wait for 1 hour. If they told me there were 14 groups ahead of us, I would have gone to the other restaurant. To keep my business, they make me, my wife, my best friend, my two 3-year-old starving and standing in the chaos crowd. They might thought after 1 hour of waiting, we will just stay even been treated like that. But we left and will not step in this restaurant forever. I feel regret that I have been giving business to them several times and always tipped well.
(1)
Dan S.

The food was delicious! Based on the Dan Dan Noodles this is very authentic. I was brought back to my 4 days in Hong Kong after having some of this food. This really is not standard American Chinese. Sadly not as spicy as I was hoping. I was hoping for more a Sichuan punch that leaves you sweating. However the food was delicious. The interior is clean and comfortable. Ultimately I had a very pleasant experience.
(4)
Abe T.

It was very quick, very crowded but delicious food. The portions of the food was big as well. I would definately go back there for lunch...but make sure you get there early!
(5)
Joanna B.

When we arrived in Friday evening for dinner, several other parties were waiting. We were told about 10 minutes wait. No problem. Next party enters the restaurant, the host said 15 minutes wait. The next parties, 20 minutes wait and so on. No problem there. Then there were a Chinese young couple enters, smiling, says something to the hostess (there were a lady a the counter, and a man who appeared to be the host), and the couple were ushered in to the table before us. O.K. it's a turf thing, The meal was O.K. We, two of us, ordered an appetizer, shrimp, mapo-tofu, and dried chicken. mapo-tofu was so-so. Dried chicken was very good. Wait staff were efficient in refilling water. But the most strangest thing was when I got the bill. They charged almost $3.00 for rice. Are you kidding me? Dishes were already somewhat more expensive than other Chinese restaurant, but charging plain white rice for two for $3.00? Maybe Chinese restaurants in Massachusetts charge rice separately, but it was an unpleasant surprise. Overall, food is O.K., but pricey
(3)
Ron N.

My work often brings me out to Framingham. In fact, right next door to this wonderful place. Over the years, as I'm sure most people have, I've had my fair share of the "run of the mill" Chinese restaurants. The same dishes that always seem to be swimming in the same bland non descript brown sauce. The first time I walked into the place the first thing I noticed was a large round table with a bunch of young Chinese women preparing a mountain of fresh green chili peppers. The smell in the restaurant was amazing and after perusing the menu and the specials I knew this wasn't your normal Chinese restaurant. Sichuan cooking is one of the most difficult and often bungled styles of Chinese cuisine. These guys nail it. As I waited for my first order (which has since become my favorite) I noticed the throngs of people coming in for lunch. A large number of Chinese and Indian people with their friends and families eating communal style around large circular tables. I surmised that if Chinese people are going to go out and pay for Chinese food it HAS to be good. I was not wrong. Once I got my order (Dry beef with cumin, cold cucumbers and garlic in a spicy oil sauce, spicy dumplings and dan dan noodles) I brought it back to the school and opened the bag. The aromas coming from my dishes permeated the office and everyone with a nose wanted to know what I was eating and where they could get some. I was smitten. I have since tried many of their dishes and have loved them all. I highly recommend trying this place but be warned. SPICY is the hallmark of Sichuan cuisine. They can tone it down for you but it burns soooo good.
(5)
John Y.

Food is delicious, service can be atrocious, however. This is one of the best chinese restaurants in the MetreoWest areas. Don't expect your server to be as friendly as in cheesecake factory. If you like spicy food then you'll love this place. My favorite dishes are spicy pepper shrimps and dandan noodles (sichuan style, different from shanghaiese style which is noodles soup with peanut sauce). Parking can be horrendous sometimes especially during weekend.
(3)
Lady W.

Their food is awesome their service is the worst. But i will definitely come back for the food!
(4)
Amy M.

This place is awesome. If you like spicy food and sichuan style - this is the place. We always get the Dan Dan noodles - a must. I switch off for my meal with either: Chengdu Spicy Dumplings or Chengdu Sweet & Spicy Noodles - I just love the spice. But believe me, I use the napkins as it does bring tears to my eyes at times. My boyfriend usually gets Sichuan Kung Pao Beef as his meal. That is good as well - but I am a spice girl. Service is fine, nothing overwhelming, but attentive enough.
(5)
UnLearn Y.

Best Chinese in the area, by far. I have had a range of dishes from there and everytime I have left completely pleased. You get the impression that they cook to order, as opposed to having all their sauces and ingredients pre-cooked and sitting around waiting to be reheated like I feel most Chinese restaurants do. Their smokey hot chicken with cayenne is fantastic, one of my favorite Chinese food dishes I've ever found. If you like your food with a kick that is all the more reason to check this place out...they do Sichuan proper. Very friendly staff, nicely decorated room, always nearly full so you know you're not alone in really liking it. Highly recommended!!
(5)
Mark W.

EXCELLENT! Best to go with a large group so you can order lots and lots of perfectly flavored food. It's spicy but not so much that you can't enjoy the flavors.
(5)
Manfred S.

Dropping a point for inconsistency. Still one of my favorite restaurants, but I see signs of decline and wrong attitude. On Tuesday evening, I went with some visitors and one of them ordered orange flavored beef. The dish was just bad and we told the manager on our way out. His response to my Chinese friend who ordered the dish: The foreigners don't know the difference. Note that we did not ask for his opinion about their customers. We only shared our opinion about one dish in private, but his comment warrants broader sharing! So this is the first time that i walked out of this place totally pissed. The other dishes we ordered were okay, but no longer the heavenly extreme. The saving grace was our very sweet waitress. I hope that this was a one time fluke. I will be back to check.
(4)
Chad T.

This place exceeded my expectations. Chinese places are so hard to judge from the outside and if you drove by this place you either wouldn't notice it or you would just keep on driving. This is one of the most legit chinese restaurants I've been in in the northeast, and probably better than the NYC restaurants. Finally, chinese food so spicy that my eyes watered! Don't waste your time with the regular menu, just go straight to the specials menu. There's a beef with hot green pepper, that we had made with chicken instead. When they do this they use a white sauce instead of a brown sauce. It is a very slow-building heat that you may not notice for the first 5 or 10 minutes. Then we got the fish with sichuan chili bean sauce. Make sure you ask them for the fish fillet, which comes boneless, so you can just dig in. Otherwise you'll get the whole fish with bones and it's more work. For a vegetable we had the string beans, perfectly cooked. Enjoy it. And bring some kleenex.
(5)
Suzy H.

This place is SO good. Legit Chinese fooood...rare to find that outside of chinatown! Good service and fast food! yummmmm. I just hated how little kids were screaming and running around places...but if you're okay with this, then *shrugs. I just don't like bratty kids who misbehave in public like that.
(5)
Soumen B.

Simply Amazing spicy Chinese food. Smoky Hot Chicken with Cayenne Pepper and Chicken & Napa Cabbage in Spicy Chili Sauce are personal favorites!!
(5)
Nadia A.

I do not eat Chinese food too often, but this place has me wanting to come back for more. The service is FANTASTIC. The waitstaff is courteous and constantly checking in. The food is delicious and reasonably priced. I am a vegetarian and ordered a chicken dish (I think it was Kung Pao) with tofu and it was delectable. Yummmm!
(5)
Vivz C.

You know it's a good Chinese restaurant when many of the patrons are...well...Chinese! Everytime I have been there, it has been uber crowded, but you don't really realize because the food comes out pretty quick. So rather than dwell on the fact that when you push your chair out to go to the restroom, it hits the person sitting behind you, you're busy paying attention to all the goodies placed in front of you. I've really enjoyed the scallion pancakes, the bamboo shoots in sesame oil (who knew bamboo was so good?!) and what i would assume is the Sichuan double cooked bacon. Although this whole time, I thought it was boiled bacon in chili sauce, but they call me an ABC (American Born Chinese), so it could just be a case of "tomato/to-mah-to.
(4)
Cat L.

Having access to asian food all my life (Rowland Heights, CA) I was really starting to miss it when I moved to the greater Boston area. Luckily, we found this place on our way back from the Natick mall and it was really good (especially compared to what's available in Worcester). We had: -green onion pancakes: good, but if you've had really good onion pancakes before, this is nothing super special -steamed bacon with spicy garlic: delicious and fatty, highly recommend it!!! -sauteed green beans: pretty good -napa cabbage and beef: spicy, but very bland, wouldn't order it again I thought it was quite authentic and will definitely go back again. We were there on a Sunday and there was a wait as we exited the restaurant. I'd say get there before 7pm.
(4)
N. P.

Great food & service. portions are generous & prices are reasonable. The house specialty dishes are very good. I've tried their crab, fish & lobster dishes (prices range from 14.95 for fish to 26.95 crab. I've ordered these dishes over 4 times now and the fish, crab & lobster have always been fresh, full of meat & portions have been big enough for three people. Vegetable dishes are excellent as well. if you don't want spicy make sure to ask for mild.
(5)
rosann s.

We had a great experience tonight at the Sichuan Gourmet. We have passed it hundreds of times on Rt 9, but never when we were in search of food, so tonight when my boyfriend asked for Asian food, I remembered it and we decided to give it a go. We shared won ton soup, hot and sour soup, pan fried Peking ravioli, sweet and sour chicken and chicken fried rice. It was very good. My favorite dishes: The won ton soup (it was served for 2 for $4.95, but had enough for 2 bowls each in it) .. it was very tasty and best the best value of all the things we ordered. The Sweet and Sour Chicken was excellent!! The sauce wasn't too thick and the batter was light and crunchy. Very nice!! Overall, we were very pleased with our meal and will definitely go back!!
(5)
Matt K.

Best Chinese restaurant ever. Seriously.
(5)
Sean F.

Excellent Chinese food in its area
(5)
Scotty P.

Went here with my Uncle last Saturday night. Had the Dan Dan Noodles, Beef Teriyaki, General Gau's Chicken, Beef and Broccoli, Pork Fried Rice and something else that's escaping me at this time. We had reservations for 6:30, but we were able to meet up earlier. We had not seen each other in a few months and wanted to have a nice dinner and catch up. We placed an order for drinks (couple of very good scorpion bowls). He ordered the hot and sour soup and the remaining dishes mentioned above. His soup came out immediately as did the other 2 apps. We had not even had 2 sips of our cocktails when the appetizers arrived. While enjoying the apps, the main entrees were delivered to the table (not 10 minutes after the apps arrived). Every bite was delicious, but felt very rushed. We were still chatting after we had our fill and started to sense.........'the eye'. Although very polite, you could tell the wait staff was anxious to seat the next patrons. I looked over my right shoulder to see many people waiting to be seated. We took the hint and asked for the check. The place was mobbed and the parking lot is a nightmare. We still really enjoyed the food and felt myself craving it days later. Flash forward a week later. My girlfriend was in London on business for the week (I had dropped her off at Logan prior to meeting my Uncle last weekend). I picked her up at the airport tonight and had suggested we order takeout from here. We ordered the Dan Dan noodles (love em), beef teriyaki, lettuce wraps, pork lo mein, frog in brown sauce, General Gau's chicken and the tangerine shrimp. We arrived on time to pick it up, but it was not ready. I had to shuffle my car back and forth in the parking lot (no spaces really and I did not want to take a space from patrons who would be dining in). That was a little stressful. I'm just happy I did not run over anyone during my 15+ reverse, forward, rinse and repeat cycles. That parking lot...SUCKS!!!! She does not have the genetic disposition that I (Jewish) have for the love of Chinese food. She does like it, but does not crave it like I do. Well, she was very impressed with everything, with the exception of the frog (not her thing and I knew that I would be hopping on this one solo........apologies for the bad pun). So to wrap up my first review on Yelp......I would really recommend this place and rate it a 5 star based on food. The 1 star was dropped due to the fact that the parking sucks on the weekend and I felt very rushed while dining in. I will return here, but only on a weekday or for lunch on a weekend.
(4)
Diane H.

Because of the reviews...I tried the dan dan noodles! though i had no clue what was in it...it was pretty good! I'm glad I took that advice. My friend ordered the rest. We got sichuan kung bao chicken and then shredded beef with hot green peppers, though I don't handle spicy very good, at least the chicken wasn't spicy! i think not, unless my tongue wasn't working after the spicky beef haha. Also, we got beef tendon with fresh garlic spicy sauce. which was yumyum! (it's a cold dish by the way) I love how we got a little booth! I was so scared they would stick us in a little table because I HATE little tables! The bathroom is very clean. I want to go back!
(4)
Cha Cha W.

Tricks to cool your tongue after ingesting spicy food: 1. Whatever you do, DO NOT DRINK WATER, it will just spread the oil. 2. Suck on a spoonful of sugar for a minute. 3. Drink some milk or have some yogurt, but that will only help temporarily. 4. Eat some fluffy bread, it'll soak up more oil. 5. If none of the above works, relax, sit back and enjoy the euphoric capsaicin overload. Think you can handle it now? Try the Beef Tendon w/ Spicy Wonder Sauce, Chengdu Spicy Dumplings, Sichuan Cold Noodles or Beef & Napa Cabbage w/ Spicy Chili Sauce. These are worth a drive out to Framingham alone. Take it from someone who's eaten her way through Chengdu in the Sichuan Province, this place has some of the best Sichuan dishes outside of China hands down.
(5)
Michael O.

All we can say is yummy. One of the best places for sit down non buffet Chinese Food in Framingham.
(5)
Lucy Y.

As someone who grew up in China and spent many summers there enjoying authentic Sichuan cuisine, finding a gem of a place like this makes my mouth very happy. I can't attest to their American Chinese dishes, or anything that doesn't set your mouth on fire, but everything I've had is flavorful, fresh, and leaves me very satisfied. I recommend the lian feng (green bean cold noodles I believe it's called), beef or fish with nappa cabbage, sauteed green beans to lighten up the meal, ma po tofu, fu qi fei pian (cold tripe and beef maybe?). Everyone raves about their dan dan noodles, but this isn't my favorite. It just lacks a little something... Round up your most adventurous eater buddies and head over - you won't be disappointed!
(5)
Yee T.

One of worst restaurants I have ever been.... The food is so salty and the owner only expects Chinese customers as the waitresses do not speak English at all. In addition, we ordered 2 appetizers and they totally forgot to put the order in. Not to mention that we arrived around 5:30pm and the restaurant is not that crowded. Our dinner experience turned out not pleasant and only last us 35 min...
(2)
David T.

Still packed, still delicious. New favourite dish: Dried Chicken with Chilis. Small bits of fried chicken tossed with copious amounts of small chili peppers, scallions, and dry spices. Every bite is an explosion of flavour with a nice dry heat. TIP: There is a huge difference in wait time, especially on weekends, between getting here at 6.15pm (no wait) and getting here at 6.45pm (sometimes up to an hour). Keep that in mind.
(5)
Justin G.

Have eaten here twice now. Had a dish indicated by one pepper on the menu and it was legitimately spicy and tasty. I would recommend it and will definitely be back, but I'm not giving it 5 stars. It doesn't offer a particularly special dining experience or amazing level food. It's a good default option to have some above average Chinese food for a quick and hassle free dinner.
(4)
Megan T.

It always so crowded here on the weekend we decided to come mid week. Service was good. We started with hot and sour wonton soup, plenty of wontons, nice broth, spicey- hit the spot! We tried an appetizer portion of Dan Dan noodles- excellent. Luckily we like spicy, but ask them to tone it down if you don't like the heat. For entree we had the chicken with eggplant in Xiu Xing (sp?) sauce. I thought it could have been a nicer presentation with some shredded carrot or other veggies but the sauce was flavorful, and we still had a good amount to take home. I thought the price was reasonable. 2 drinks, soup, app and entree about $35. Update, Sichuan Gourmet has become our favorite Chinese food place around. New favorite is cumin beef or lamb. We brought friends recently who tend to eat "American Chinese" (pu-pu platters etc...) and they liked the non-spicy dishes.
(4)
Manjunath S.

Well first things first take these people take the spice rating seriously. the spiciest and hottest food I ever had but nonetheless delicious. The staff will keep checking on you if your table is empty lol its not like there is one waitress who takes care of you they all do haha it might get to some people but hey the food made it up for me that is what I was there for anyways I dont remember everything I have had so far but the Lamb sliced dice was awesome, shredded chicken in cayenne was good, the napa cabbage is alright, dried chicken and chilli is awesome, well all in all beef, chicken, lamb and shrimp nothing has disappointed me :) I would go as far as to say this is probably the best Chinese I have ever had period If you are around do give it a try and you wont be disappointed
(4)
Snuffles B.

This place is just borderline authentic - while it is not just white and brown sauces, it hardly lives up to real Sichuan cuisine that I've had in the province itself and does not even hold up a candle to several other places around Boston. Atmosphere: This is definitely more upscale in terms of Chinese restaurant decor, much more suited to Western dining standards. The place is spacious, has good sound volume and was busy but not overwhelming for lunch on a Sunday. Service: OK, though they forgot our tea cups and napkins, which is pretty basic. Food: - Hot & Sour Soup - Watered down, no kick, lacking some essential component - no good. - Sichuan Style String Beans - Not too greasy or heavy, but nothing special compared with any dry fried string bean dishes I've had. It was also distinctively missing umami. - Beef w/ Napa - NOT 3 pepper hot, more like 1.5 pepper hot. The meat was tender but the flavor was off. - Pan Fried Noodles w/ Seafood - The best item we ordered - again, missing something, but the noodles and veggies were crisp and light, the seafood was not overcooked. If you need non-Panda Express Chinese, this will do, if you want real Chinese, spend 20 mins to go into Boston to get it. Given that this place is about 20-30% more expensive than most of the places in Boston, you easily gain back the gas money spent through the cheaper meal to be had elsewhere.
(3)
zack t.

Great Authentic food. Try... Everything
(5)
Yvonne W.

Wow - I've never been to a Chinese restaurant in the States that specialized in Sichuanese cuisine that really was relatively authentic, so I was really excited when I had the chance to eat here. A lot of the best stuff on this menu is spicy, so if you can't handle heat, you might reconsider coming here. Or you could just order the things that aren't their specialties, I suppose.. My favorites on the menu: -Chengdu spicy dumplings - swimming in chili oil! SO GOOD!! -dan dan mian - these are the best dan dan noodles I've had. I love the sauce that you toss it in. -fish filets and napa cabbage - so good that it reminded me of something similar I ate while in Shanghai. Swimming in spicy sauce... -Sichuan style green beans - I love this. it's a classic. -ma po doufu Most items on the menu are probably a little bit more expensive than what I would expect, but I think it's worth it to be eating at an authentic restaurant in the Boston area.
(4)
M S.

This is the very best Sichuan restaurant. I wish it were closer to me. Outstanding lunch and dinner value. Spicy twice-cooked bacon is surely not good for you but it is a delight to the tastebuds and you are going to die eventually anyway, why eat boring stuff? My all time favorite dish and the first thing I order at any Asian restaurant is their version of spicy chicken with peanuts. Sichuan Gourmet makes this an art form. You are NOT smothered with americanized vegetables, this is chicken, peppers, peanuts and a dark tasty sauce. And my new favorite: Smoky Hot Chicken with Cayenne, spicy with lots of flavor.
(5)
Pamela M.

By far the best Chinese food in the area. My biggest pet peeve when starting my search (after moving here from Los Angeles) was that EVERY OTHER Chinese restaurant put tons of celery in almost every dish we tried. (ICK! Who does that?) Sichuan Gourmet doesn't!! Kung Bao chicken is: chicken and peanuts in sauce. Perfect! No unnecessary fillers here. Dan Dan Noodles are SO yummy but oh so spicy! Dishes are tasty and the portions are very good. We've eaten in the restaurant twice, but usually order take out and bring it home. Kung Bao, Dan Dan Noodles and white rice. Dinner for 2 = $18. How can you beat that?
(5)
Erik O.

Authentic Southern Chinese food. hot damn its got spice! and its oh, so good! I'll be straight up with you. i don't know the name of any of the dishes i've ever had here. but they are all great. i generally go with a group of co-workers for lunch, and they do the ordering, we eat family style, sharing as many dishes as there are people, and adding a side of house fried rice. i recommend doing just this. The service is good. they accommodate separate checks, and the food doesn't take too long.
(4)
DOUGLAS D.

Really good authentic chinese....better and cleaner than chinatown
(4)
Julie S.

Who knew there was Chinese food this delicious so close to Framingham State? Turns out I've been driving past Sichuan Gourmet on my way to and from classes, and I had no idea of the deliciousness that was inside this almost invisible restaurant on Route 9. The food here is delicious. Sichuan Gourmet is not your typical take-out joint. It's a fairly nice Chinese restaurant with plenty of tables and cloth napkins. The servers here are quick and my water glass is refilled frequently, which I appreciate. My favorites here are the wonton soup for 2 (which is huge, but I usually eat it by myself because it's too delicious to leave as leftovers), the beef with fresh mushrooms, and the chicken lo mein (which is perfectly cooked and not too greasy). My husband enjoys the spicier Sichuan dishes here. They're more authentic than what I eat, but because I'm not a fan of spice, I can't comment on their taste. He loves them, though. A lamb dish actually made him sweat, so when they say spicy, they really mean spicy.
(5)
Liz M.

A-OK, yes. Amazing, nah. Better than most Chinese restaurants, indeed. Better than all the rest we've tried in Framingham, definitely. Favorites: Dan Dan Noodles! Pan Fried Peking Ravioli! The wonder sauce on anything Ma Po Tofu (soupy; be sure to get some brown rice) The spicy cayenne pepper chicken The tangerine crispy beef (actually better the next day) General Gao's and the Crab Rangoon (my husband's favorites) Love the recyclable containers! Dislikes: Hot and Sour Soup (bland) Double Cooked Bacon (I want to like this, but it's just fatty and limp pork) Please steam the broccoli before tossing into the to go boxes Not enough veggies mixed in with the meat dishes, in my opinion A tad too much oil and grease Not the best Chinese ever, but it usually hits the spot. Most importantly, it's consistently good and the folks that run the place are genuinely nice. Three and a half stars!
(3)
Elena L.

Great place if you like Chinese food. By no means I am a Sichuan Gourmet snob, but every time we went there (or had a takeout), it was very good. I see a lot of Chinese people there, and for me it is a good sign that the food is authentic. Highly recommended.
(5)
Robin D.

Absolutely a great place to visit. If you love spicy chinese food, this is a must visit. My favorites are the "Dried Chicken with Chillies", "Old Sichuan Chicken", "Chicken And Napa Cabbage with Spicy Chilli Sauce" and "The Kung Bao chicken". Definitely worth for the money.
(5)
David Y.

Sichuan or Szechuan is probably my favorite type of Chinese food. I love spicy food but I didn't get enough of it at Sichuan Gourmet. Although the food seemed authentic for a Chinese food restaurant in the US, I guess I just imagined my food would be hotter than a typical chinese place. My Sichuan chicken was good. It had a great crispiness and overall taste. There wasn't enough hot peppers and I would've preferred more vegetables than just broccoli. At $12.50, it was higher in price than most Chinese but the decor was higher than expected and the service was very good. Just a warning though, they don't include steamed rice with your food. My recommendation would be to try this place as an eat-in restaurant with friends but if you're looking for takeout or a cheap lunch, keep your eye out.
(4)
Lily W.

My family took me here for my birthday, and after reading the reviews on Yelp, I couldn't help but give it a try. I don't remember what we ordered at this point, but I remember we had that cold spicy lung dish as an appetizer, a lamb dish, and a tofu soup. Several others that I now can't recall. However, the only thing I can recall was that everything was absolutely DELICIOUS and tongue-numbingly spicy, just the way I like it. So if you don't like spicy food, this may not be the place for you, although they do have non-spicy options and you can tell them the level of heat that you'd like a specific dish to be cooked. I will definitely come back.
(5)
Kevin L.

This restaurant used to be one my personal favorite in Boston but after a few recent visits it no longer comes close to expectations. Maybe there's a new chef in town but out of the 5 dishes we ordered only the cold noodles(dan dan) were good. Everything else were simply too salty and lacked authenticity. To be harsh, Sechuan Gourmet sadly has became an overpriced chinese takeout.
(2)
Andrew M.

This is the Sichuanese place that proved great, authentic Chinese food doesn't have to come from Boston proper. It has a great combination of authentic food, good, efficient service, and a tasteful setting that makes for a pleasant dining experience. On most nights, you'll find this place packed with Chinese people. For a while, my Sichuanese brother-in-law would actually drive his family an hour and a half to visit us just so he could eat here. This place does all the famous Sichuanese dishes well: spicy Dan Dan noodles, numbingly spicy shui zhu beef, kung pao chicken, and Sichuanese wontons (which are amazing!) They also do some great other dishes, like tea smoked duck, cumin flavored beef (actually kinda reminds me of some Mexican food, with the heavy cumin flavor and the accompanying lettuce). Another dish they do amazingly well is a dish with steamed Chinese bacon with preserved vegetable ). The meat almost literally melts in your mouth, and they balance the flavors perfectly. The only reason I give them less than five stars is a couple of things: the menu seems to have gotten smaller over the years; they've stopped giving you free rice with take-out, and seem to be using cheaper white rice; and I've had a few meals where the quality wasn't as consistent (I ordered their version of zha jiang noodles once, despite knowing it isn't really a Sichuanese dish, and it was crap--just boiled egg noodles, bland chicken stock, and some flavorless ground pork). Seriously, though: if you've never had Sichuanese before, ask for some suggestions and try something new. I cringe when I hear Americans ordering Americanized dishes like General Tso's chicken and fried rice, and then complaining, when they just missed the whole point of the restaurant.
(4)
Quaker W.

Legit Sichuan. In Framingham for two nights and turned to Yelp for restaurant recommendations. I had forgotten how good the chinese food is in general in Boston. Sichuan Gourment is legit. Great, complex flavors, not greasy. Highly recommended, despite the charging for rice, which I hate.
(5)
Shamus M.

Having eaten here for years, I can safely say this is one of the most delicious Chinese food experiences you can get in Massachusetts. While the bay state is actually home to a surprisingly large number of people from Sichuan Province, the Cantonese/Mandarin and Hong Kong styles seem to be what most people think of when they do Chinese around here (that's a lie; actually they think about American inventions like Crab Rangoons and General Whatsisname's Chicken, but I digress). Dig a little deeper, and we've got a really vibrant array of Sichuan places around here, of which this one is my favorite. One thing that is exemplary about this place is that you can get really great Sichuan style food like Ma Po Do Fu and Tea Smoked Duck in the same place that you can get *really* amazing versions of the Americanized Chinese food staples that we all secretly love. The General's chicken (I forget what his name is here) is actually worth the tip alone; it's actually crispy, the sauce is fiery and sweet and sour in equal measure, and it comes from the kitchen piping hot. Do you know how ridiculous it is that I am even *mentioning* General's Chicken at a serious Chinese restaurant? Both the Kung Pao Chicken and Kung Pao Beef are so delicious that you may actually become enraged that every chinese restaurant on earth has these on the menu and they pale so completely in comparison to the sweet, spicy complex versions made by Sichuan Gourmet. Sichuan Double Cooked Bacon is amazing, studded with delicious little slices of bitter long pepper that cuts the fat of the pork belly perfectly. Old Sichuan Steak Chunks is a filet mignon diced up with asparagus and cooked in a thick, sweet soy sauce that is more complex and delicious than it really has a right to be. The Spicy Chicken Wings are the sort of thing that an entire restaurant could be based on alone; I would go to a drivethru to buy a bucket of them any day of the week. All of the cold sichuan style appetizers are great. They actually make a hell of a crab rangoon. Scallops with Yu Hsiang Sauce are delicious. Old Sichaun Chicken is like spicy popcorn chicken, except a good idea. There are a few dishes that don't dazzle, and finding them is just part of the trial-and-error of working through their awesome menu. Normally in a restaurant where you can get "legitimate" regional cuisine, I advise people to stay away from "safe" choices, but the "safe" stuff here is so ungodly delicious that it's worth getting both Sichuan and Chinese American Classics. Pick a couple of solid standbys and one adventurous new thing every time you go, and you'll be rewarded.
(5)
Ron I.

Definitely the best authentic Chinese food I've had in MA. Went here with a group last Saturday and every single person cleaned their plates. The place was filled with Asian families so that is always a a good sign. We were a group of 5 and were seated promptly without a reservation for lunch. The menu has many, many choices that all sound delicious. The waitresses kept our glasses filled but weren't really there to offer advice on what to order. Service was prompt however and our dishes came out pretty quickly. Apps: Peking Ravioli, Scallion Pancake, and Crab Rangoons. All were good but they were pretty standard Chinese restaurant fare. Next time, i'm going to try their Sichuan appetizers. The Dried Chicken with Chili Sauce is awesome. Very tasty and with just the right hint of pepper. My friend really enjoyed his Kung Bao Chicken even though he was sweating through most of it. Another friend had a duck dish that was also spicy but he enjoyed it as well. I don't remember what the other two had but we all vowed to head back soon for another meal. Definitely worth the drive from the Boston area for food this good!
(5)
Scott S.

After eating here last night, I was aghast to see that there are lots of positive reviews on this place, as we had a really bad experience. My gf cannot eat MSG, so we asked them to make our wonton soup without. We were served cold wonton soup with no flavor. It literally looked like a few measly dumplings in water with a limp piece of spinach in it. We asked them to remake it with salt, but all they did was reheat it and changed nothing. To add insult to injury, they left the item on the bill, which we had to send back, and then the head waitress admitted to knowing it was still on there! The wait staff told us that they make everything with MSG! I was in shock, because most every place I know in Chinatown advertise No MSG and no transfats! We asked them to make my gf's seafood over sizzling rice dish without MSG, and it was tasteless. My beef with nappa cabbage was sitting in a pool of oil. As we already made a fuss with little understanding from the staff, we decided to eat it and just never return. And, not once, did anyone come over and ask how the food was or see if we needed more water and tea. Plus, they charge $1.75 for rice, which also was cold! That is incredibly petty! The place was filled with Asian families, so I was shocked about how bad the food was given their clientele, unless Asians don't mind to eat all that MSG and that is wherein their flavor lies. I don't know, but we will certainly never return and encourage others to do the same. What a waste of money! Plus, bring a coat, as they are stingy with the heat! -Scott
(1)
Sameer P.

After visiting the Billerica location of Sichuan Gourmet many many times, I tried out the Framingham location. Appearance and size wise, the Framingham location easily trumps the Billerica location (Billerica is the original, Framingham came second). Billerica is a tiny restaurant while Framingham is large. Menu wise, the two locations are similar but not exactly the same. I believe the Billerica menu is a little larger. On to the food.... which was very good. My favorites are the "Old Sichuan Chicken" and the "Chicken And Napa Cabbage with Spicy Chilli Sauce". The Kung Bao chicken is also very good. If you like spicy food, then this is the place for you. P.S The food seems slightly better in Billerica
(5)
Alan Y.

I have been coming to this restaurant regularly ever since it first opened. The quality of the food has not diminished and it is often packed. The food is quite delicious. I love spicy food, and nearly all of the dishes served here are spicy in some way. The Chengdu spicy dumplings are dumplings bathed in a sea of warm chili oil. It sounds spicy, but it really isn't that spicy (fragrant is a more correct term to describe it). The fresh bamboo shoots are drizzled in this oil, but are served cold. The best dish, in my opinion, is the fish filet & napa cabbage. This dish contains white fish fillets cooked in a bath of chili oil and cabbage. It is very spicy, but the fish are extremely fresh. Another one of my favorites is the smoky hot chicken with cayenne. Half of this dish literally consists of sauteed chili peppers, which I love and the chicken has a nice smoky flavor. This dish is extremely spicy and not for those who dislike bold flavors. Anyone who enjoys spicy food and lives in the greater Boston area should check out this restaurant.
(5)
Sean M.

3.759 Stars So yeah, bit of a downgrade. Service is good food has slipped a little nothing WOW-ed me. We called ahead (Friday Night) and got a very good table near the bar and the Yankees vs Red Sox game. Waitress was very attentive and helpful. We ate: * Spicy Beef Tendon a 4/5 * Dried Chicken with Peppers 3/5 * Crispy Spicy Fish 4/5 * Spicy Beef with Napa Cabbage 2/5 * Ma Po Tofu w/ Pork 2/5 * "Lions Head" meatballs 2/5 * Shreded Beef with Scallion 3/5 * Spicy Cold Rabbit 3/5 * Sauteed Chinese Spinach w/garlic 3/5 * Chinese "Grappa" 5/5
(4)
Tammie T.

One of my favorite places to go eat around Framingham, MA. I love spicy food and this place is a jackpot for those who like spicy food like myself. I must warn you though, their spicy ratings are not like most other restaurants. If you think you can handle 3 peppers, think again! I love the cold appetizer dish called Roasted Beef And Tendon in Chili Sauce( ask for a piece of lime to squeeze on it before digging in...omg to die for) for entrees I LOVE: Fish Fillet With Napa Cabbage, Dry Diced Chicken With Chili Sauce, and Sichuan Style String Beans! Love it!
(5)
Kara C.

This place is great. I always choose the dan dan noodles as an appetizer; I can't handle the spiciness but they are so good I eat them anyway. The scallion pancake is good as well for an appetizer, but a little over-fried. For entrees, I'd recommend something off the Sichuan menu. The kung pao chicken is a favorite or pork in garlic sauce. The atmosphere is great here, too. Always packed but never a long wait. Very family-friendly and decorated nicely. They even have delicious Asian candies on the way out, and a new Asian grocery store downstairs.
(5)
Jeff D.

I got my first taste of Lao Sichuan when fellow Yelper Reese W while she and her hubby were in town from the West Coast. They had no issues at all with our large group (almost 20) which was a pleasant surprise. We let Reese's husband Frank handle the ordering for everyone and he did not disappoint. I do not remember every dish we had, but here's a quick and incomplete rundown. Appetizers Sichuan double-cooked bacon: Mmmmmm......bacon Spicy beef tendon: A very Chinese dish and very good. Kind of soft and chewy with a nice spiciness to them Cold spicy noodles (not sure of the "real" name:) good but didn't really stand out from the other excellent dishes. Vegetable dishes Sichuan style string beans and sauteed Chinese spinach with garlic: Both very good. Neither was spicy so they made for a nice break from the heat of the other dishes Baby Green Top (Bok Choy) with Black Mushroom: Again, not spicy but both had a nice flavor. Main courses Roast beef with chili sauce: Cold dish. Good and spicy shredded dry beef with chili sauce: Nice and crispy with a good bite beef and napa cabbage with chili sauce (extra spicy) Fiery dish that was probably my favorite. I'm eating the leftovers as I type this up. Baby Bok Choy with sea cucumber: Good, but I'd only suggest this for more adventurous eaters as the texture is kind of chewy. Reminiscent of tripe. There were more dishes and all were very good. The service was great and very attentive. We always had quick refills for our tea, water and beers. This is key when eating Sichuan food. I have several friends who love spicy food and I'll be bringing them here. And another note for old-school Boston sports fans...M.L. Carr was eating a few tables away from us....
(5)
Karen A.

One of the best Chinese restaraunts west of the city. We love the sichaun kung bao chicken and the pan fried dumplings. One thing to keep in mind is that if you order a spicy/hot dish, that's exactly what you will get! No worries though because you can ask for them to make it mild to medium. Service is great too!
(4)
Charlotte H.

Yes, the food here is very good, especially the General Tso's. The lunch specials are a really great deal. However, I am so unimpressed with the service. Last time I was here, I waited ages to get my water filled up, and when I asked for it, the waitress did not even look at me or respond to my request. She did come back with water, but I was disappointed that there was no attempt to interact with us. Also, the menu on the website does not match the menu in the restaurant. On the website menu, there was a lunch special for $6.25 for six chicken fingers and two beef teriyaki, but in the restaurant, they would not give us that deal... It seemed a little bit dumb not to let us have this. They make money off it either way. But yeah, they have a bunch of great dishes, like Tangerine Chicken and Orange Beef (I think?). The food isn't greasy. I am a fan... just wish the service was better.
(4)
Chris C.

Now that I've had this what should I call the usual stuff that passes for Chinese food? I picked up some take out to bring home with me after an uninspired trip to John Harvards. I seriously would drive the 40 minutes from house just to go here again. I had the dan dan noodles which were amazing. I'm usually not a big noodle person, but these might change that. They were cooked perfectly, spiced just right and went down easy. I also had the Sichuan wonton which were very tasty, but not amazing. For someone who loves spicy food I even thought the spicy chili sauce was pretty potent. I also had the Sichuan Kung Bao chicken and while I enjoyed it I was left wishing I had gone with something more interesting with my third selection.
(5)
Munchie B.

Along with Red Pepper (further out Route 9W), Sichuan Gourmet is one of the great Chinese restaurants in the Boston area -- much better than anything you'll find in Chinatown. The food is absolutely fresh and expertly prepared. I like the tofu vegetable soup and the Grand Marnier shrimp. I'm a regular. Check it out.
(5)
Cheuk S.

The outside of this place is not too attractive at all, but who cares about that as long as the food is good. The inside is quite roomy, looking like an old tea house from back in the days. The food was overall pretty good but get ready to be spiced as that's the restaurant's specialty. Can't remember exactly what we ordered, but all of them were good. We had spicy beef, chicken, some appetizers including Roast Beef & Tendon w. Chili Sauce and also Beef Tendon w. Spicy Wonder Sauce. So get ready to sweat while you eat! I been here a few times for lunch and am sure dinner is just as good as the menu is same. Just make sure to order spicy dishes, otherwise I cannot guaranteed the goodness of the non-spicy dishes.
(4)
Sreejit B.

Love the lunch combos
(4)
Kenneth O.

Sichuan Gourmet offers intensely authentic Sichuan food in a pleasant setting. The cold beef and tendon in spicy sauce appetizer offers layered flavors of star anise and other spices along with the pepper, the sichuan noodles had the right texture and flavor, the beef and napa hot pot is one of my all time favorites in any chinese place, and the old sichuan chicken offers perfectly fried tidbits of chicken smothered in mounds of hot peppers. These are uncompromising versions of classic sichuan dishes, not modified for American tastes. The menu also features well prepared versions of dishes from other regions in China, standard chinese american dishes and even Japanese dishes. The service as efficient and friendly, the dishes arrived quickly, and the prices were moderate. The dining room decor was perfectly satisfactory. This review is based on four visits, and here are some things I wish that I knew on my first visit...... Tip 1: Authentic sichuan dishes are the top few items of each menu section. At least that was my impression. Tip 2: If you are not enamored of the hottest versions, ask for medium or moderate hotness and use your spoon to remove some of the concentrated peppers before mixing up the dishes. Tip 3: If the heat is too much, use the plain steamed rice and not the water to cool down. Tip 4: Come on the early side. The restaurant is jammed in prime dining periods, with a vibrant mixture of hungry shoppers from the nearby malls and groups of Chinese celebrating special events or just out for a good evening. I travel a lot and have enjoyed fine Chinese food in Asia and on the west coast as well as locally. Ironically, while dining at the famous R&G in San Francisco this week, I overhead a patron at the next table argue that the Sichuan Gourmet was as good as any place in SF Chinatown. Though comparing cantonese and sichuan fare is tough, in my judgment, that patron was correct. The Sichuan Gourmet restaurant is now one of my favorites.
(5)
Linda G.

I had such high hopes ... and don't get me wrong: it was good. We were famished after not having a genuine meal in more than 24 hours. So. We ordered the dan dan noodles upon everyone's raves, as well as the Peking ravioli. The noodles were tasty but nothing extraordinary, but my oh my, those "ravioli". Fantastic. Hot and sour soup was, in my opinion, meh. I was also disappointed with the smoky chile chicken which while spicy, was neither smoky nor particularly that great -- just redolent with Srihacha sauce. The twice cooked bacon dish on the lunch menu was quite good and much more genuine than many so-called Chinese dishes served in America. Service was abrupt and not that friendly. However, I still remember with great fondness the late, great Empire Wok in NYC and this place doesn't hold a candle. BTW, everyone is correct about all the Chinese at this place. We were only the second Yankee couple in the entire place! Maybe the Chinese don't order from the menu?
(3)
S A.

This place has become a regular for us. The waitresses/owners know us now. They now also remember what we normally order. Excellent service. Did I mention, the food tastes freshly prepared and comes out of the kitchen within 10 minutes of placing the order. Tons of favorites here -- order the Jingu Fish Filet if you like fish, and there are at least 6 people to share this large dish with. Else, smoky cayenne pepper chicken, beef with napa cabbage, spicy chicken wings (appetizer), dan dan noodles (app), spicy dumplings (app) are all to die for. Been going to Sichuan Gourmet for two years straight, almost three times a month, never been disappointed.
(5)
Sneakers A.

EDIT 1/5/13: I'm raising my score from 3 to 4 stars. My last two trips to Sichuan Gourmet have been very enjoyable. Dining family style with the opportunity to sample a large number of dishes has definitely raised my opinion of their food. Original review below: I'm confused by the extremely high ratings this restaurant has gathered on yelp. I even returned a second time before committing to a score. At any rate, the food here is fine, and plenty fresh - I just haven't been blown away by anything we've tried, and I don't think it's a great value. The flavor of every dish is dominated by ginger - even the general tso chicken. Good ambiance and decor once you're inside (but still route 9 on the outside).
(4)
Serena D.

went there for some late night snack (i know it's not the best place for snack), but we ended up having dinner there! We ordered Jingu fish, which is very very very spicy, and I loved it!!! I come from Sichuan, this is authentic sichuan food!!! We also had Koushui chicken, very delicious! I'd love go there everyday if I could!!!
(5)
John W.

Best Sichuan food in the US, hands down. I've had great food in Chongqing and Chengdu. If Sichuan cuisine is done right, it's awesome. And Sichuan Gourmet nails it. The owners have brought in top chefs from Sichuan Province, China. My brother-in-law who lives in NYC - originally from Dalian, China - would make the trip up to eat at this place. My parents, who never had Sichuan food before, love this place as well. I used to live five minutes from Lao Sichuan (the chinese name of the restaurant) but moved to San Francisco and am on the hunt for top shelf Sichuan Cuisine - no luck yet. Highly recommend the dan dan mian (noodle), Sichuan string beans, cumin beef, any of the fish fillet dishes. They really don't do any dish wrong, but best to stick with the central/western China food they offer, as that's their specialty. If you're looking for "american chinese food" you may not like the authentic Sichuan dishes as they're quite unique and earthy. Note: The sichuan peppercorn takes some getting used to. It has a "ma la" (chinese for numbing and spicy) flavor that is an acquired taste. It's not that it's spicier than most chili peppers, it's just that it adds the slight numb to the lips.
(5)
Kash M.

This is the absolute best Chinese restaurant in town. The food is so tasty, unlike the terrible assembly line food you get at other places. I was waiting for a good Chinese restaurant for many years and my prayers are finally answered. All the picky reviewers of how authentic it is not compared to China - just take it easy guys or find a job in a magazine. This is food for the masses - get over it.
(5)
Laura H.

my son and I stopped in at this place over the weekend at my daddy's recommendation, we were the only Americani's in the place so I figured it must be good. My son enjoyed his hot and sour soup and we shared Peking raviolis; tasty ginger sauce. I ordered the egg drop soup, nothing special. We split an order of General Tso's chicken and rice. I am not a fan of that particular dish but it was ok, not fantastic. I saw quite a few dishes going by that did looked fantastic. Great Mai Tai's!!
(3)
Andrew H.

Phenomenal, authentic Sichuan cuisine, at great prices. This restaurant is actually the second restaurant of the same name (the owner started with a smaller strip-mall outing in Billerica, MA, which is equally great). The food is tremendously tasty Sichuan fare. If you like westernized stuff, you might be disappointed, because the true flavor of the restaurant is in the fiery, numbing native fare. Favorites include the cold bamboo shoots in sesame oil (not spicy), the dumplings in spicy sauce (either the Cheng Du or regular variants, immersed in red chili oil), dan dan noodles, Yu Hsiang chicken, old Sichuan chicken, kung bao chicken, and Sichuan-style green beans. I've yet to have a bad dish here, and there are even some more traditional hot pot and offal-type dishes for the adventurous. I'm sure that there are plenty of off-menu delicacies for those who speak the language. Prices are reasonable, service is quick and efficient, the bar is well-stocked, and the wait only gets bad on Fridays and Saturdays (though you can cut through much of the waiting by calling ahead).
(5)
Raz G.

I love this place for one reason the food is more spicy than any Indian restaurant in MA. I got there once a week and mostly with work colleagues for Friday lunch. the service is quick. You can actually call in and by the time you arrive the food is on the table hot and ready to eat. they have a decent collection of alcohol and the waitress are nice and friendly. A definite recommend for all who like Chinese food on the spicy side.
(5)
Jane F.

Went there with my mom, the food was amazing. Real Sichuan cuisine, which is known for their spicy dishes. DELICIOUS!!! It took us forever to order, because everything looked so good. They do have items that are not spicy for those who can't eat spicy food like my husband, and the food was still delicious. Everything we ordered was amazing. and the food came out so fast. and the service was very attentive. Definitely going back!!!
(5)
Steve F.

Good stuff but Hot n' Spicy seems the norm here on a lot of the menu. Definately a shock wave for dull taste buds. Some stuff that the menu doesn't list as hot is hot. I saw smoke coming out of my 5 year old's ears on the noodles. I went through 2 beers, 4 glasses of water and some tea while eating.
(4)
Steve G.

Best authentic Chinese food in town! Unlike most Chinese/American restaurants - be aware that when you order a "hot" dish (1-3 peppers on the menu) you get exactly that! (most other restaurants give you just luke warm even with 3 peppers). My wife loves the seafood on pan fried noodles ... where i LOVE the spicy garlic pork chops from the specials menu.
(5)
reese w.

Possibly my favourite sichuan restaurant in the Boston area! It's hot and spicy and filled with Chinese people (all good signs of a quality sichuan restaurant). I crave the dried chicken with pepper they serve here because it has a perfect balance of heat for me. See the pictures I uploaded for yummy goodness. I would be in trouble if I lived closer to this place.
(5)
Ta-Chung C.

Sichuan Gourmet is one of my favorite Chinese resturant in the metrowest area. It's spicy and authentic for Sichuan food. Because wife and I both are busy, many a times we would do carry out from Sichuan Gourmet. Not only was the food tasty, it's also reasonable priced and good portion. In a few instance where we dine-in, I found the service to be good, food comes out very quickly after ordering. Definitely recommend this place, especially if you like spicy Chinese food.
(5)
Sandy B.

On a Saturday night, the place was hopping - we took that as a good sign! The wait was fine - about 20 minutes. We had a very nice waitress, and the steaming pot of jasmine green tea was quite welcome on a damp, chilly evening. Loved the Sichuan wontons (appetizer). Quite a few Asian families here, so the food must be somewhat authentic. Portions are amazing - we had enough leftovers for two meals. I love the Sichuan style of Chinese cuisine - lots of spice and flavor. If I could change one thing, it would be that they charge for white rice ($1.25). This usually comes with an entree in many restaurants. Also, parking lot is small, but it was quite busy. Overall, a great Framingham find.
(4)
Andrew C.

Really great Chinese. Went with my wife thanks to Yelp then took my parents when they came to visit. Both times the food was outstanding. Not cheap but so much better than the average Chinese takeout place. We have had soup, chicken, fish, beef, and vegetable dishes and all were really good and very fresh tasting. I can't really speak of the service because I was paying too much attention to the food. Don't be fooled by exterior of the building or the location being on the second floor of not the most attractive building. We have to drive by a bunch of other Chinese restaurants to get there but next time we go out for Chinese we'll be going back to Sichuan Gourmet for sure.
(5)
Johnny X.

Quite possible one of the best Chinese restaurants that I have ever been to. Even living in Boston's Chinatown area hasn't given me the opportunity to find such delicious cuisine. When I go I always make sure to get the Kung Pao Chicken, Sauteed Duck Tongue and Dan Dan Noodles. During one summer when I was at home, I went every single week and never got tired of it. Now that I am going to school in Boston, each night I dream of going back to Sichuan Gourmet and experiencing the party of flavors in my mouth, and filling a pool with Kung Pao Chicken and doing the backstroke in it. OMG.
(5)
Alice T.

Caution! HOT! I knew what I will be getting from the name "sichuan" -- it's the province famous for it's spicy food. but boy, I didn't know it would be this hot. The food was delicious. We ordered a fish dish, it came in a bowl filled with spicy broth, and veggies. It was really good but I can only had a couple pieces of fish before I finished 2 glasses of water and all the rice I had on my plate. We also ordered a cold noodle dish and it was great too. prefect for the summer.
(5)
Dogen B.

Very tasty food, large variety and always very crowded. This is good because food are always very fresh. I got the large schezuan fish soup and definitely "eat today enjoy many times tomorrow" kind of dish. My fault really, it just tasted so good!...woof...
(4)
Bostex T.

I kept clicking back and forth between 4 & 5 stars... the only reason for my indecision is how poorly the staff under-estimates the wait for a table. I strongly suggest take-out because everytime we go to dine there the wait is 30+minutes (for 4), which is simply a testament to how good the food is. However, the host/hostess always says, "about 20 minutes." And when I have to stand there and watch everyone eat such tasty food, well, it makes me really upset. The food is beyond reproach, and beyond compare in the area. Being raised in Texas on spicy food, it's great to find a restaurant in New England that has truly spicy food. I highly recommend, for main-stream tasty spicy, #62 "Sichuan Kung Bao Beef." For non-spicy, just really good, #85 Sesame Chicken. I can't find it on the menu, but I've ordered it anyway, Sweet & Sour Pork. Now this isn't the heavily fried, orange jelly coated chunks of pig fat you might get elsewhere. Like everything else here, their version is good. This is strips of pork cooked in a more gently flavored sweet/sour sauce that I have to eat fast when it's "shared" - it's not sharing when everyone's fighting over it. I could go on & on, but I'm making myself hungry, and if you go there too, then my wait for a table will just be worse! p.s. pull in to the lot just past their's, the parking's much easier there and you're only 10 feet farther.
(5)
Julie N.

Great spicy long beans!
(4)
Paul E.

This is my favorite chinese restaurant in America. Really authentic szechuan cuisine, plenty of spice/chilis. Generally lots of chinese and indians (probably because the area's indian restaurants suck). Hot chicken wings, double cooked bacon, lamb with cumin - all incredible. The fixed price lunch has got to be one of the best deals on the planet - about $7. On second floor above bathroom fittings store. You can get there if you are heading West on Rt 9 from Shoppers world. Otherwise, take the back roads and park by the Citizens Bank on Sturgis Road.
(5)
Colin W.

Best Chinese restaurant in the area by far.
(5)
Matt W.

Yelpers had it right, this place is great. Very authentic food, spicy, quick service and tasty. A great find!
(4)
Ellen C.

Sichuan is full of friendly people, with tasty food. I personally love the Dried Chicken, or I believe it's L6 or L9 during the lunch specials. Spicy food is great. I try to get out here whenever I'm so sick of the non-spicy food in the dining hall that I could scream. A great place to go with a group of friends. I did find a suspicious piece of plastic in my food once, but I've been trying to write that off.
(3)
Alice L.

Pretty decent Sichuan food, and definitely one of the best around these here parts. Is it super spicy, no, but my family's from Hunan, and that's all about hotness, not spicy hotness from peppercorns, but HOTness from chilies. And so, definitely good enough in my book to satisfy my hotness quotient. The dishes are also authentic enough to satisfy my craving for non-westernized Chinese food, and so, if you're looking for some neon red sauce with your mystery meat, they don't do that. Or at least, I've never noticed if they do. The spicy fish fillet is awesome, and the spicy beef cold dish is also recommended. Anyhoo, I would also try to come here on the weekends for their nifty specials like cold duck or rabbit. Also, the smoked duck is yummy!
(4)
Rocket C.

We used to love this place, but it seems to have changed. Off our list. Food came with hair in it. Eeew.
(2)
Rohin A.

Went here last night. The food was excellent. We ordered the spicy lamb, a chicken dish, string beans, seafood with sizzling rice, lo mein and fried rice. Almost all the food was gluten free and tasted great. Despite them saying that most dishes had a 2 'chilli' rating, the food wasn't super spicy (I didn't break a sweat) but was spicy enough to be enjoyable to someone used to eating spicy Indian food.
(5)
Mike C.

Authentic Cheng Du cuisine. Food is fantastic and fresh. The beef tendon with tripe in chili suace is great, the sichuan cold spicy noodles is awesome, the pork or chicken with cabbage in chili sauce is addictive. I am there weekly and often crave these 3 dishes when not. Original location in Billerica is great too.
(5)
Erica B.

this place is fantastic. we were local (i'm never in framingham), called and spoke to an incredibly nice man (owner?). told him we didn't have a menu but wanted to try his favorites. we had the chengdu dumplings (amazing), the dan dan noodles (incredible), the sichuan kung bao chicken (delicious, unique) and a pork dish with bean sauce (not on the menu, great). i cannot wait to go back.
(5)
Jeannette L.

I've been coming to Sichuan Gourmet almost weekly with many people from work. (we actually schedule it in our outlook calendar). It's the best chinese food near where I live, and I will never to any other. The food is always delicious, even whenever we decided to try something new. I would list my favorites, but I think I might ended up listing almost all the items in the menu. They do get crowded during dinner time especially in the weekend, so just be prepared to have to wait. The service is OK, but I dont come here for the service, I come for the food!
(5)
Raj M.

Best chineses food in a 10 mile radius! The food here is very good. It's not just fried and HAS actual taste...Not something you can say for most Chinese restaurants outside of chinatown. We usually order take out but anytime we come to the pick up, the restaurant is packed! And the location is out of the way, so it's not just drive by traffic... I highly recommend trying Sichuan Gourmet.
(4)
Kendall H.

NUCLEAR spicy if you choose to make it, yet easy to make suitable for the average customer looking for good chinese food. Much better than i expected from a chinese restaurant in the middle of framingham, fast service. Love their fish and lamb dishes on the house specialties.
(5)
Sarah D.

I highly recommend this place. It's delicious and authentic. Service is great, food is great.
(5)
Mariana H.

I have tried several dishes in Sichuan Gourmet. But hands down, the best dish here is the beef with hot green pepper!!! I am soooo addicted to it, i can't imagine someone not being crazy about it....
(4)
Gary B.

I love this place and am so happy to see authentic Chinese food restaurants popping up. This place and Red Pepper are both fantastic. You know you are probably going to have a good Chinese meal when the restaurant is packed and you are the only non-Asian in the place. That has been the case every time I have been to Sichuan Gourmet. Each dish we get is better than the next, with the exception of the double cooked bacon (at least I think that was the name of it). We ordered that the first time we went because 1) I had never heard of bacon in chinese cooking and was curious and 2) I love bacon. It was a very strange dish. It was not bad in any way, but just kind of weird. They brought out a plate with just a big pile of bacon (at least a pound). It was not fried like you would have for breakfast. It was soft like it had been boiled or cooked in liquid. I would not order it again, but I am glad I tried it.
(5)
Peter P.

Very good food. If you know someone who loves spicy chinese food then definitely take them here! Not spicy enough? Just ask for the chili oil and spread all over! Mmmm...
(5)
Lily J.

The best Chinese food I've had in the area. Favorite dishes: Chengdu spicy dumplings, Old Sichuan chicken (careful, it's spicy!), and Sichuan style string beans. I like having the option to order brown rice instead of white rice. Great place to take the parents when they come to visit. It can get busy on the weekends so be ready for a short wait at dinner.
(5)
Ellen L.

I give this place 3 stars because there is a different Sichuan restaurant that I live closer to that I absolutely love. This place is less authentic in their preparation which disappoints me. The waitstaff is good and the food is very consistent. I would say that for being in the suburbs this is one of the better Chinese restaurants. I wonder if I can ask for an extra kick in their dishes though. Last couple of times I went, it lacked the signature kick that Sichuan food delivers.
(3)
R B.

Excellent and highly consistent, but you must go beyond American Chinese standards. Wonder sauce and Cheng-du sauce, they should bottle it and I would it eat it on cardboard. Cumin lamb, hot and sour wonton soup, shredded potatoes with sour cabbage (you have to try this...like no other potato dish), yum! Whatever fish they use is sweet and succulent. Insanely good, which is why it's always busy.
(5)
fussyeater x.

I had planned to try Bernards for lunch, but when I got to the mall I saw several firetrucks and it looked like everyone was evacuated. Not being a patient person, I turned around back to Rt. 9 to try this place instead. I was happy to find that they had a large sign and it wasn't as difficult to locate as some had suggested, although you should be in the right lane and paying attention. I got there just after noon and others were already dining and the place became fairly full and downright noisy by the time I left. I ordered from the luncheon specials menu and that may have been a mistake. I got the chicken and shrimp with Yu Hsiang sauce, and it came with Hot and Sour soup (indeed sour and not as flavorful as some I've had, but a good clean broth compared to the pseudo-gravy sometimes served), spring roll (disppointingly thick wrapper - perhaps a commercial frozen product and not their own) and vegetable fried rice, which was clearly not fried at all and consisted of their steamed white rice with brown sauce poured over it and a (very) few peas and onion pieces added. The main dish was OK, with generally cubed chunks of chicken and a goodly number of small shrimp combined with red and green peppers and thin slices of a dark, gelatinous material that I was told were mushrooms - it was hard to conceive of them as being anything other than canned. What heat there was came from pepper flakes in the sauce, but to my taste it didn't even merit the single pepper they assigned it on the menu. The portions were generous, and I had half packed to go for dinner, but I will be adding more veggies to the rice and likely an onion to the other, Overall, I didn't experience anything to distinguish it from ordinary Chinese, and the rice didn't even reach that level. The room was pleasant, but the service perfunctory at best. Again, the food experience and service might have been different if I had come in the evening and ordered off the regular menu. I may try it again, but am unlikely to drive out from Boston just for that.
(2)
Tom E.

Ahhh... the legendary Sichuan Gourmet; basically the only thing I ever hear about from Framingham apart from the famous heart study. It was about time we checked it out, with a culinary expert from China as well. Tongues and tummys were readied, the Mass Pike was adequately funded and we got to our table on a sat night without any problem. I was assured that this was the real thing from my expert-in-tow and a selection of typical dishes were ordered - tendons in wonder sauce, potstickers, spicy mushrooms and two entrees - a beef dish touted as one of the spiciest things in Mass - and duck with peppers and bamboo. Food came very quick and the appetizers were all fantastic - especially the tendons with their lingering hot heat. The two entrees were good, but not mind-blowing. And as for the spice... sorry, but it wasn't that much - Thai food has the hot-stuff medal bagged for now. Bottom Line: Great food for sure, but I didn't experience anything worth justifying the drive here. Come here if you're in the area.
(4)
Jenn L.

I'm an American Born Chinese and I have to say that I would not even feed this to my dog... no offense, but the non-Asians that rated this restaurant to be 4.5 stars need to stop messing with the rating system. it threw it off completely... but in all fairness... I usually will not dine at an "Americanized" Chinese restaurant unless there are other Asians eating there... what a disappointment to have been fooled... =P
(1)
Alan C.

i've been going to old sichuan ever since it opened up a few years back. though i'm not a regular, i'll come here whenever i get cravings for spicy sichuan food. i grew up eating cantonese food at home and the food was never that spicy. for some reason, a lot of cantonese people don't like spicy food at all! i am the exception. SPICY FOOD FUCKING RULES! for cold dishes, i recommend the dan dan mian and the sichuan cold noodles (better one)...spicy wontons are small but hot and oily. spicy bamboo shoots are very good. their beef noodle soup is pretty bomb...get it extra spicy. you'll be wiping the sweat from your forehead later. everything else i've tried here is pretty standard. my only complaint is that the food is a bit too oily. however, if you like spicy chinese food, then you'll enjoy eating here.
(4)
Justin Gwailo H.

Sichuan Gourmet in Framingham & Billerica are the same owner. In my opinion, they serve the BEST and most authentic Sichuan cuisine in the Boston area. I love the Ma Po Tofu, Double Cook Bacon, Dandan Noodles, & Dried Chicken w/ Chili Sauce. Be prepared for upset stomach yet delightful food! Extra 5% off if paid by cash (it's ancient Chinese secret... ssshhh!!).
(5)
Brian D.

I don't know why but the scene from a Christmas Story when Ralphy gets pushed down the slide by Santa and the elves 'you'll shoot your eye out kid' comes to mind when I think back on being invited to a 'Burn Your Face Off' party at Sichuan Garden. It's like, you know you're gonna hurt yourself real bad if the Chinese kid tells you that this shit is hot, but you know you HAVE to do it. Honestly, my face didn't burn off it just sort of singed up a bit and I couldn't taste anything for a few hours but thats OK. It was worth it. This is some quality grub and it's not like everything on the menu is nuclear assault hot so you can take your bland loving friends there too. I really liked the spicy beef tendons, sort of like super hot salami served cold. Also the dried beef and chicken with pepper was pretty great. I might caution you to stay away from the sea cucumber but that's because that shits just weird, if you want to eat a messed up that like that - god bless you.
(4)
H. A.

I can't yet give out the 5 stars because I haven't tried enough dishes at Sichuan Gourmet, but everything I've eaten so far has been awesome. They have a spicy wonton soup that is absolutely delicious--a large amount for about $5, 6. They also have some dishes that aren't typically found at the majority of Chinese restaurants arounds. Lots of steamed and seafood dishes that I'd like to try. By the way--when they say spicy, they MEAN spicy (part of why I order from here).
(4)
Kelcy A.

Yes!!! This place is amazing. My favorites here include Sichuan style green beans, bamboo shoots in special sauce, dried chicken, kung pao chicken, don don noodles, and the spicy wonton soup. Anything spicy is probably good here. I go with my friends whenever we can make it.
(5)
Sameer K.

The reason I knew this place was good is because all I saw when I walked in was chinese people. Chinese people in a chinese rest. is a good sign. And it was. Taste: Amazing. When they say spicy they mean it. Spicy food lovers come here. Service: Fantastic and fast. Portion: Large. A dish is an order for 2 not one.
(5)
Nana J.

The previous yelp reviews set my expectations too high, and Sichuan Gourmet did not meet them. We had ordered some pretty basic dishes for take out (beef and broccoli, General Tso's chicken, and beef lo mein). All of the dishes failed to meet even the basic expectations. The dishes were watery, flavors were misplaced, and they did not include any rice with our order. The cost was too high for takeout ($55 for 3 people).
(2)
Maria M.

Sichuan Gourmet, so glad I found you. Having come from the Bay area, it's pretty tough to find awesome Chinese food- - or any kind of Asian food in New England. That is, until I discovered Sichuan Gourmet, authentic Sichuan food. I was introduced to the restaurant by one of my Indian friends, who was on a quest for spicy Asian food, and that was nearly a year ago. Since then, I try to get my Sichuan fix as often as I can! When I see a room fool of Asians in a Chinese restaurant, I know it has to be good! The best dish on the menu is the dried chicken chili- - it's crispy fried bits of chicken thigh in a spicy red oil with green chillies. We also love the dan dan noodles. What has become my all-time favorite dish there is the fried lobster in chili oil - - it is to die for. I actually prefer the fried king crab legs, but they've stopped making it! I couldn't believe it! It was the best BEST thing I had on their menu. I also recommend the cabbage and tofu in chili sauce as well as the sichuan green beans. In fact, that's what I had for dinner tonight. :)
(5)
C C.

This place is amazing! I refuse to eat Chinese food from anywhere else, the food was fresh and the ingredient s were of great quality. I only had the pu-pu platter but will be back soon for more!
(5)
Jessica K.

What more need be said, than that I'm seriously considering figuring out a way to get their Fried Tofu and Napa Cabbage with Spicy Chilli Sauce (aka "lava tofu" according to the friend who introduced me to this place) packed on dry ice, and overnighted to my brother, far removed from any decent Chinese food, in North Dakota? Yes, it's that good.
(5)
Paul B.

If this isn't the best Chinese food I've ever had, it's in the top 5. Same goes for the hotness of the hot dishes. We ordered two of the "3-pepper" dishes off the menu, which we thoroughly enjoyed, though they literally caused so much sweat to bead on my head that it dripped down onto my shoulders.
(5)
Jane R.

It doesn't look like much, tucked away in a strip mall, but it's by far the best dinner place I know in the area. The food was excellent and I walked away with leftovers. I LOVE spicy food and I brought my mother, who can't stand it, and our server was very patient and helpful in finding her something that she'd like. We both ended up very happy, despite our extremely different tastes. The place was pretty packed, but not too loud, we got our food quickly, and the service was great. Lots of intriguing dishes on the menu, it's a little hard to choose.
(4)
Andrew R.

I was pleasantly surprised by this gem of dining in an area void of local establishments. Wishing to break away from "the collection" and its assortment of chains, we stumbled upon this eatery and, as a fan of foods from the region, fell in love after the first drop of tea was poured. I thoroughly enjoy the menu, the friendly staff and the sociable company that dines here. Well done!
(5)
lori m.

this place is excellent. i always want to come here when i get the hankering for delicious asian food. we usually try to order the spice...dan dan noodles, chengdu spicy dumplings, sichuan wonton w. spicy chili sauce, are all yummy starters to try. the spicy lamb and chili chicken are pretty ridiculous too. i really don't think you could be disappointed with anything you decide to order. this place is definitely worth trying... i had 2 mai tais and was drunk. and i like that.
(4)
Ally P.

Absolutely delicious chinese food. Much better than the typical take-out place. Service is just okay.
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Bella and Aleksey R.

We read the good reviews so decided to get some take out here (there is actually no delivery). I was a bit sceptical since I've been to some pretty bad Chinese places in the area and also this place is located on the second floor of a semi-vacant strip mall type establishment. This was a Saturday night, so the place was extremely packed and it seemed like most of the patrons were Asians, which is always a good sign for a Chinese place. I got the shrimp fried rice and A. got the house specialty lo mein. These were rather pedestrian choices on our part, but I have to say that both dishes were absolutely phenomenal. The lo mein had the most delicious aroma of garlick and other spices and wasn't too greasy. You could tell the food was made from quality ingredients that were very fresh. Overall, very pleasantly surprised.
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Ken P.

This is probably the best Sichuan food in the Boston area. Everything is the appropriate 'hot' level for me (although you can ask them to turn down the heat). The food quality there is really good. It's not your typical MSG-soaked American Chinese food. You can tell someone put a lot of effort into the menu and the dishes. I'm a vegetarian, so I go with the Sichuan cold noodles and the Ma Po Tofu every time I go there. It's too spicy for some, but it's perfect for me.
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Jocelyn C.

Wow, this place would've kicked my ass if I hadn't been careful. If you like spicy (and I mean SPICY), this is the place to eat. Most of these dishes will put hair on your chest and then singe it right back off. I can usually gage how spicy food is from how affected my boyfriend is by it, and he was suffering. A good sign for spice lovers everywhere. Definitely worth the drive, because even though most of the food is hot, it's still damn good and tasty. I ate as much as I could stand, and I still craved more. That should say a lot coming from a blandie* like me. The service was really friendly and didn't care that we started moving furniture around to accommodate our large party. Also a plus. [Blandie - someone who usually can't handle spicy food.]
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Han K.

By far the best Sichuan food in the area. If Sichuan is what your looking for, this is your destination for Metro West. If your looking for your Americanized Chinese food of General Gau's chicken, look elsewhere. The kungpao (gungbao) chicken is to die for, the best anywhere period. Red Pepper is down the road and offers more variety at lower prices, but I sill prefer Sichuan Gourmet because what it does do, it does extremely well.
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Dennis L.

Sichuan Gourmet is a place I have been coming to monthly for meetings. The portions are moderate, but not huge, but the food is divine. The food is indeed very spicy. If there is something I definitely have issue with, it's always trying to stuff us at the tightest table possible. 6 people around a 5-foot diameter table is too crowded to function with walls around you. The service is alright, though more cold than warm. They do what they need to for you, but it does not come across as genuine. However, the food itself is unique compared to the other places around Boston. It is one of the few places that can actually bring a sweat to my brow. The spicy wontons, Sichuan dumplings, and scallion pancakes have always been good there, the chilled spicy bamboo shoots serviceable. For main courses, the lamb isn't particularly good. I find it difficult to discern the more unique taste of lamb from beef there, but perhaps it is the Sichuan peppers overwhelming it. The fried spicy fish (both fried fillets and whole) dishes have always been... a good kick, but again, the taste of the fish itself is overwhelmed. The fish is more for texture, since they use thicker, flakier tilapia and sole. The quality of the food is very, very good, but it is simply difficult to discern between the dishes. They are all but a medium to display the sauces. There are some non-spicy dishes that stand out, however. The Lion's Head meatball is well... massive and loaded, the flavor of the not spicy, but brothy sauce coming out. The stir-fries with asparagus are alright, not drenched with sauce and actually letting the vegetables come out. For nearby ice cream, there's Friendly's and the gelateria in the Natick Mall, Ben and Jerry's next to the Container Store, Trader Joe's down route 9, and two Super Stop and Shops within a 5 minute drive. You will need it. Dishes to try: Spicy Sichuan wontons, spicy dumplings, lion's head meatball, pick something spicy, they all taste pretty much the same.
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Donna F.

Amazing. The eggplant, best thing on the planet. There is one in Billerica also, they had this Family Style chicken, spicy with cucumbers cooked into it, everything you would want in a food. I need to go there soon!
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Julie B.

Just went here for the first time the other night, and 'm glad I did. I didn't roll in till almost ten on a weekday, so I can't speak to how full it may bustling it may usually be, but even that late we weren't the only ones arrive for some grub. Our server was very nice and accommodating and the food was delicious. My first trip will certainly not be my last!
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Emilia M.

This place blows all the other Chinese restaurants in the area out of the water. And when they say a dish is spicy, they mean it is HOT HOT HOT. But it's so delicious that it's totally worth the sweat. Our favorite menu items: Sichuan Wonton w. Spicy Chili Sauce (I wish I could buy a bottle of this sauce to take home!); Cumin Flavored Dry Beef w. Chili Sauce (LOADED with cumin and out of this world); Pork & Napa Cabbage w. Spicy Chili Sauce (this is actually from their beef menu, but they'll make it with pork if you request it); and the Sichuan Style String Beans. They also have a full bar with reasonably priced drinks, and the service is excellent.
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Sarah P.

This is one of my new favorite places to eat out. The food is great--it tastes really fresh and is always super hot when it arrives to the table. The crab rangoons here are excellent--they are more on the sweet than savory side, which is how I like them. The waitstaff is quite good, too.
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DonPaul N.

Sichuan Gormet is one my favorite lunch spots in Framingham. The service is quick and the cuisine is so good, that I don't bother with any other so called "Sichuan" restaurants in the area. They have a big dining area and plenty of staff to handle the lunch crowd. I typically go with thier lunch specials on the back of the menu. Usually it's a stir fried meat and veg with white rice. Light enough and filling at the same time.
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Amy E.

Yum - go for lunch - so cheap and so tasty! We had double cooked bacon and tangerine chicken. So fresh - the hot and sour soup was yummy and the crab rangoons that came with lunch were fresh and creamy. Very spicy, but so so good. I read the other Yelpers and was pleasantly surprised.
(5)
Jay W.

Before I even ordered food I knew for two reasons (three if you count the raves of my friend and her friends but even without those I still would have known for the about to be mentioned 2 reasons) that I was in for a good meal. 1. Though Framingham is seemingly, to me, in the middle of nowhere there was a line out the door and the place was full of Chinese people. 2. The menu delineated spiciness not just with one pepper but 2 (and actually one dish had 3) which indicated that they knew how to control the heat and could bring it as needed. I was not disappointed. We started with the Sichuan Cold Noodles and a cucumber salad that was a special for the day. Each had great flavor but for me it was about combining the two - something about the heat of the peppers in the noodles with cuke really created some great bites. For big dishes we had the Fried Tofu & Napa Cabbage w/ Spicy Chilli Sauce, Chinese Eggplant w/ Yu Xiang Sauce, and (for me as my friend is a veggie) Shredded Dry Beef w/ Chilli Sauce. Each was very good with full and distinct flavors and the spice level was just right - hot enough to get my nose running but never uncomfortable. Even the leftovers, with their more concentrated flavors, were delish with well controlled heat! I look forward to my next visit to the Boston area so I can get back to SG and work through more of the menu.
(5)
Chad L.

I have visited Sichuan several times and I have been impressed with the food. However, I got a takeout order of Pu-Pu platter for two and it was awful. The food was dried out and greasy. I was really disappointed. I hope this place isn't slipping in quality. Maybe next time they will be better?
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Dee H.

I met a few childhood friends here for a dinner get together. I personally enjoyed the variety of dishes we ordered, the memorable ones being the fish and an eggplant dish. The place seem pretty popular and had good turnover. I also thought the service was good, especially since they let us stay for quite a while to catch up with each other's latest news. I would definitely come back.
(4)
Kit Y.

The second in the Sichuan Gourmet family, this hard to find and inconvenient to get to restaurant deserves a fighting chance. It is a wonderfully authentic Chinese restaurant. The people in my office eat there(and we are all Chinese AND Chinese food snobs). I love spicy food so I go for spicy veg mapo tofu, spicy Yu Xiang eggplant, and Chinese spinach with garlic. The vegetarian menu has a nice selection. It's off of Route 9 on the Worcester heading side so it's kind of a pain to get to, but worth the drive for it's nice ambiance, clean interior, and excellent foods.
(4)
Getfree G.

Best place for Chinese Food in whole area. so many options to eat and they are spicy as well tasty.
(4)
Aron S.

Although I am a 'Gwailo' (Chinese for white guy) and didn't grow up eating authentic Chinese at home, I've been on a search to find the real thing since I was old enough to pay my own way. When I moved to Boston I was lucky enough to find a rent controlled apartment near Central Sq in the late '80's, before its quasi-regentrification. Among the many excellent, but inexpensive and casual restaurants nearby was Mary Chung's, a Chinese restaurant I measure all the other's by. Since then I've moved to the 'burbs and while Mary still owns the restaurant I don't visit it as often not only because it's further away but also because it's not nearly as good as it used to be. Luckily, I've found a restaurant in Framingham (5 minutes from home) that is the most authentic Chinese restaurant I've ever eaten at anywhere, including NYC, Vancouver or San Francisco. Although Sichuan Gourmet's menu includes some of the standards that populate most American Chinese restaurants, it's real standouts are those that you won't find at any of the ubiquitous Chinese restaurants churning out house fried rice, sweet and sour pork and General Gao's chicken. The restaurant's owners are two gentlemen who share a commitment to providing the real thing. Here's what their website says: Mr. Li Zhong and Mr. Liu Lijun are both natives of Chengdu, a major city in Sichuan. Their time there has made them familiar with all aspects of Sichuan, from its people, to its geography, and to its culture. In particular, both have a deep comprehension and mastery of Sichuan cuisine. After coming to the US, Mr. Li Zhong obtained a Master's degree in biomedicine while Mr. Liu Lijun has a senior chef certificate from China from his years at a prestigious culinary institute. While the menu has an extensive selection it's not overwhelming like some of the restaurants in Chinatown. You'll do well to ask the servers advice, but some of my favorities are: Chengdu Spicy Dumplings - cold appetizer These are ravioli with a meat filling in a light spicy oil sauce. The pasta is light and flavorful and not at all like the heavy, doughy pasta wrappers that one finds in other restaurants. Dan Dan Noodles - Unlike other dan dan noodles that are heavily flavored with peanuts this is a much lighter, more complex dish. The heat from the spices is strong but doesn't overwhem the complex flavors offset by the delicate vermicelli. Mains - Chengu Hot Pot Beef - the '3 peppers' designation is well deserved. I love hot food and can stand a lot of Scovilles (measurement of hotness) this is a dish that blasts your taste buds. The small beef chunks float in a broth of hot pepper with baby bok choy and thinly sliced *fresh* bamboo shoots (not at all like the canned version). It's not for the faint of heart (and tongue) but it's amazing. Pork & Napa Cabbage w. Spicy Chili Sauce - This dish is comprised of pork chunks braised with cabbage in a spicy sauce that is more broth than sauce. It's a hearty, peasant style dish that is a far departure from anything you'll find on a typical restaurant menu. Again, the spice (2 peppers) is serious, but it compliments rather than overwhelms the flavors of the ingredients. Sichuan Green Beans - These are a delicately dry saute of green beans. The beans are cooked until the outsides are cooked but the insides are still crisp. There isn't a sauce per se, but the seasonings are very interesting. These are just a few of the specialties that I enjoy, but each time I return I try at least one new dish. A word about portions: the portions are huge and each main dish can easily feed four people with food left over. It's tempting to order several dishes because it all looks so good. I've observed that there are often large parties of Chinese diners who I suspect go in crowds so they can try more things. Although it's a cliche to consider a restaurant good if patronized by those representing its ethnicity, I think it holds true in this case. Every time I've eat at Sichuan Gourmet the majority of its diners are Chinese and they certainly seem to be having a wonderful time. Lastly, the service is always excellent. You will often be received by a friendly Mr. Liu Lijun who will do his best to seat you quickly. My favorities are the booths along the far wall, but all the tables are a generous size and not too close to one another. The servers are all Chinese and very friendly. While their English is sometimes limited they do a good job of recommending dishes and making sure they get it right. Thankfully the water comes frequently to douse the fire. A word about the location: it's a bit tricky to find because the restaurant is on the second floor of a non-descript building set off of Rt 9. Approach the restaurant slowly the first time because it's a pain to circle around. You'll get a big smile if say 'Sheh-Sheh' (thanks) when you leave.
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Anurag M.

Delicious food
(5)
S J.

Amazing Sichuan food!! Try the Chicken w/ YuXian sauce and Fish filet with Napa cabbage in spicy chili sauce (the best!)
(5)
JD C.

Great authentic Chinese. A good find in the Natick / Framingham area. Didn't love the ribs but the rest was great - General Tso's was especially good.
(4)
Anne C.

This is my favorite Chinese place hands down. I agree with the reviewer that said don't go with the known safe choices. If you want a pu pu platter, you are wasting an opportunity to try new yummy food (although their crab rangoon and hot and sour soup are excellent. Try something new. You won't regret it. And yes, they have amazing scorpion bowls for two.
(5)
Neeraj D.

Tasty food with good service. Very family friendly restaurant. The food can be a bit spicy to some, but I say it has some good flavor! The Chegdu Spicy Dumplings are tasty and the spicy oily sauce adds a good bit of zing. I got the Old Sichuan Chicken, Sichuan style String Beans, and brown rice... Was happy with the choices and had a good amount of left overs... i always appreciate finding brown rice (not fried rice)... Hope you enjoy it also!
(4)
Marshall P.

Great place to have a quick lunch. Never too full, waitresses are nice, free tea!, and the dan dan noodles are awesomeee. About 5 bucks, delicious and fills u up!
(4)
Diane D.

One word: Authenticity. I'm not Chinese. So you'd think I wouldn't know about that word. But this place reeks of it. I was first brought here by none other than some Chinese coworkers. The place was packed with various other Asian families, with very little representation from other ethnic groups. I'm just saying, that says something about the quality of food like nothing else can! And the food really was great. It tends to run on the spicy side, but the spice in a dish is clearly indicated on the menu. Everything was so full of flavor - not like your typical Chinese-American restaurant. Even regular menu items I've seen all my life have never tasted better - I was pleasantly surprised by their chicken cashew for example. Anyway, I would definitely recommend this place for anyone! It's good for groups, whether it be work or friends - lunch and dinner. A great alternative to the chains at the malls nearby!! Rumor has it there's a wait on weekends so I guess get there early! Yum.
(5)
Scott G.

I have been there with one other person, and from work. They take very good care of people, the food is fresh, and the chef knows his stuff.
(5)
Allison L.

Doesn't matter what you order, everything is very authentic and delicious. I have been there many many times, always enjoyed the dishes. Yes... it's Sichuanese cuisine..... even one flame..... it get very very hot and spicy...... If you can't handle it, ask for mild... and don't ever try the 2 flames'!!
(5)
Elizabeth T.

Really good chinese food! My family has ordered take-out from here before and it has always been scrumptious. 5 stars!
(5)
Leo L.

The real deal. I almost don't want more people to know, but if you want real Sichuan food like Sichuan-style String Beans and Dan Dan Noodles, this is the only place you'll find in Greater Boston... indeed anywhere in the Northeast! Spicy, smokey, delicious, and reasonably priced.
(5)
Vish N.

I love this place. Go for any of the spicy and smoky shredded chicken. They are really good. Overall love the food here. Don't forget to try:- Smoky Hot Shredded Chicken w. Cayenne Shredded Chicken w. Yu Xiang Sauce Steamed Vegetable Dumplings Steamed Peking Ravioli
(4)
James L.

Hands down, my favorite Chinese restaurant in the Boston area. I love their pickles, hot sauce, and entrees! Too good. Just don't go jogging the next day after eating so much spicy foods.
(5)
C P.

Amazing! Thanks to all the yelpers in the area, I decided to give this place a try! Almost feel like I have been living my life not knowing what good Chinese food tastes like!! Highly recommended and a must stop if you are hungry and in the area! Atmosphere is quaint and full of locals....lots of charm. Food is fresh and full of flavor!!! You will not be disappointed!
(5)

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Address : 271 Worcester Rd
Framingham, MA, 01701
Phone (508) 626-0248
Website https://www.laosichuan.com/
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Opening Hours

Mon :11:30 am - 9:00pm

Specialities

Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
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 : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No

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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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Sichuan Gourmet

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