Szechuan Garden - KEMAH

I give them five stars because they were one of the few restaurants open on Christmas. We waited patiently, and the staff went above and beyond to accommodate large families, which they handled very well. While there were a few rude customers along the way, the employees remained friendly and professional throughout. Normally, we dine at home during the holidays, but unexpected circumstances prevented us from doing so this time, leaving us with no time to cook. The food was definitely served hot, so I recommend requesting mild or no spices if you're sensitive to heat. The cheese puffs and dumplings were delicious!

I had a fantastic experience at this restaurant! While the exterior hasn't changed much from its previous decor, the interior has been beautifully renovated. They offer amazing authentic Chinese cuisine alongside some classic dishes. The Beef Hot Pot was incredible! The service was top-notch, and the cook even greeted us warmly. This place is truly a first-class restaurant. Don't judge it by its cover—I'm looking forward to them getting a new sign soon. Visit soon so you can say you discovered it before it becomes more popular!

Upon entering the restaurant, you'll be greeted by a clean and cozy atmosphere. The staff is friendly, helpful, and welcoming. Meals are served family-style, with portions sufficient for 2 to 4 people per dish. The servers efficiently cleared our empty plates and cups without being intrusive. Our waitress was exceptionally polite. We ordered a shared appetizer, which consisted of 8 perfectly cooked pork dumplings—neither rubbery nor overly soft. For my main course, I chose the fried fish with Thai sauce, which was AMAZING if you enjoy fish sauce and vinegar. The addition of chopped bird's eye chilies provided a delightful kick. My partner had the Mongolian beef; the vegetables complemented the deliciously grilled beef beautifully. The fried rice was spot-on and free of unnecessary additions like corn or onion. Hot sake was the perfect touch for the chilly evening, making our experience even better. I would rate it a perfect 10/10 and we plan to return often. This place is truly a hidden gem!

This review is for Spicy Panda, which just opened last week, where Szechuan Garden was earlier. You did not change the character, but the menu and the food is completely different. The menu looked like they had some pretty authentic Chinese dishes like Beijing duck, soup dumplings, stirred seafood with Chinese cut liquor, etc. I was skeptical at first because we are quite far from Chinatown, but I was very pleasantly surprised how good the food was. Definitely worthy of Chinatown!! Portion is also big. I've been back twice to try out different things from the menu. Everything was excellent so far! I didn't really care about the previous restaurant at this point, so that's a nice change for me.

Awesome food! Authentic Chinese food, I would recommend it to everyone! I had a great time at this place, definitely will visit again!