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Discover Authentic Szechuan Cuisine at Szechuan Spice in Pittsburgh
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Szechuan Spice

436 reviews

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Hours

Monday, 11:00 AM - 9:15 PM
Tuesday, Closed
Wednesday, 11:00 AM - 9:15 PM
Thursday, 11:00 AM - 9:15 PM
Friday, 11:00 AM - 9:45 PM
Saturday, 11:00 AM - 9:45 PM
Sunday, 11:00 AM - 9:15 PM

About Szechuan Spice

Craving genuine and flavorful Chinese food in Pittsburgh? Look no further than Szechuan Spice, a Chinese restaurant specializing in authentic Szechuan cuisine. Located at 5700 Centre Ave, right across from the Natural History Museum, Szechuan Spice offers a delightful dining experience for locals seeking real Szechuan flavors.

Based on customer reviews, Szechuan Spice stands out for its commitment to delivering truly authentic dishes. One enthusiastic patron exclaimed tears of joy, highlighting the "real flavor" and "real Szechuan heat" found in their chef's special beef with pickled pepper. This sentiment suggests that Szechuan Spice provides a taste of genuine Chinese culinary traditions that may be hard to find elsewhere in the city.

The menu appears to cater to a variety of tastes, including vegetarian options. A delighted customer raved about the vegetarian mapo tofu, describing it as "out-of-this-world," "heart-warming," "authentic," and "perfectly spicy." This, along with the praised cucumber salad in scallion sauce and Chengdu kung pou chicken, indicates a diverse and flavorful menu beyond standard Chinese-American fare.

Beyond the exceptional food, Szechuan Spice seems to prioritize quality in all aspects of their service. Customers have been impressed not only with the dine-in experience but also with the takeout and delivery service, noting the quality of the food and even the thoughtful packaging. This attention to detail suggests a commitment to customer satisfaction whether you choose to dine at the restaurant or enjoy their food at home.

If you're a local in Pittsburgh searching for a Chinese restaurant that offers a truly authentic and flavorful experience, Szechuan Spice is highly recommended. With its convenient location, diverse menu featuring both meat and vegetarian options, and reliable takeout and delivery services, it's a place you'll want to support to ensure its continued success. Stop by Szechuan Spice at 5700 Centre Ave or call them at (412) 363-8888 or +1 412-363-8888 to discover your new favorite Szechuan dishes. Be prepared for generous portions – perfect for enjoying leftovers!

Szechuan Spice Location

5700 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, USA

Customer Reviews

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436 reviews
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Danny Stief
Apr 08, 2025

I could cry tears of joy!!!! Been living in Pittsburgh for 3 years and though this city has some sparks of noodle and dumpling greatness. The all around Chinese food is sorely lacking. Stumbled across Szechuan Spice during a trip to the natural history museum (right across the street!). I ordered the chef special beef with pickled pepper.... AH! Real flavor! Real Szechuan heat! My partner and I were so impressed with our dine in meals, we ordered take out this weekend, and were delighted to find the quality not only of the food, but the delivery packaging itself was on point. I implore you to stop by, as I need this restaurant to stay successful and thriving; so I can keep coming back for more of their food.

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Arya
Oct 04, 2024

This place is absolutely amazing. I got the vegetarian mapo tofu, cucumber salad in scallion sauce, and Chengdu kung pou chicken. The mapo tofu was OUT OF THIS WORLD!! It was heart-warming, authentic, and perfectly spicy. I can't wait to come back and get more. (The portions are crazy huge so make sure you have fridge space for leftovers!)

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Emily Redell
Mar 31, 2025

What a gem this place is ! During my weekend stay in the city here we had to come back twice ! The second time I ordered the grilled whole fish and it was unbelievable! 10/10 would highly recommend

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Ndugu Billy
May 23, 2024

I went here during lunch time. It's a big place. But during lunch time, it seemed empty. I went there for the beef noodles. I couldn't tell if the noodles were freshly made but it didn't taste like dry noodles either. The broth was simple and not over powering. From what I observed the service was good and personable. I would have to try it at a different time to recommend or not. But definitely worth a try.

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Charbel Elias
May 11, 2024

Huge menu, tasty food. Try the walnut shrimp (the sauce is sweet though), the pork belly and the pork dumplings. These were all great! Especially the dumplings they're 10/10. General tsao was average at best. And they give you a fortune cookie at the end :)

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