The Szechuan Restaurant — Restaurant in Charnwood

Best authentic Szechuan and few other Chinese cuisines - Food is not modified to Western taste; it is the most closely eating Chinese Food in China. Personally, my retrospective memory of going to this place a decade ago, and the menu was only written in Mandarin, and I was the only western eating there surrounded by far eastern patrons. The staff by then (usually international Chinese students) read you aloud in their best English and explain each choice. The owner, a kind Chinese man, used to have several restaurants in Loughborough, including the missed MeetAll, to serve a 5-star Chinese cuisine (ornamented food that was almost a shame to be eaten). Currently, the Szechuan is up to date with Chinese/English menus and delivery service. This is an excellent opportunity to try authentic Szechuan cuisine out of China. Great Hot-Pot choice or "à-la-carte" off the Szechuan menu. Sadly, not a place to retake my old mum, with a more conventional western taste. Although, they can accommodate similar westernised food versions. The only downside is the cash-only requirement, knowing this to keep prices more affordable. Get cash in advance, or you can get it whilst they prepare your food order. For a more traditional Chinese food, there are abundant good choices around Loughborough. Plenty of Chinese/Asian/Fusion restaurants has been established in this town for extensive years, which I also endorse. Covid-secure improvements at the entrance with hand-sanitiser and acrylic dividers between tables currently in place make a meal inside as safe as possible. Food maintained the quality and...

Hidden gem that everyone needs to know about.

From the outside it doesn't look particular impressive, in fact we very nearly didn't go in thinking it wouldn't be any good. Luckily we did because the food was the most authentic and tasty Chinese food in the area.

There's no problem ordering as there's a picture menu. Price was very reasonable (@@£10 per head and we were so full we could hardly walk). There's a good range of dishes and even the most fussy eater daughter of ours could find something she liked.

We're going back there again in a few days. I think we'll be there quite often now that we've found this little hidden secret.

If you want proper Chinese food, this is the place,...

Really disappointed. Taken ten minutes on the phone to order due to bad English language. Food arrived served in foil lined paper takeaway box’s. Special chow mien was sodden wet and mushy. BBQ sauce was not bbq sauce more like black bean. Taken 45 minutes for delivery on a Tuesday night. We won’t be ordering anything from here again. I understand every take away is different. But buy some Propper containers at least! And chow mien is chow mien. How you ruining it? Could do one...