Szechuan Cafe — Restaurant in Pasadena

Absolutely delicious! I forgot all about this place. Last time I was here was with my son when he was 12. That was 5 years ago. My wife and I were on our way to the Texas Roadhouse but they were way too busy and Outback up in Glen Burnie was packed as well and then I saw this place and I vaguely remembered coming here so we decided this was dinner for the night. I wish I had taken some pictures of the food. It was and I mean every single bite, absolutely delicious. My wife and I had ordered sushi 3 different rolls, some dumplings and I don't know what (I just pointed at a picture and said I want whatever that is). As always I had the best company anyone could ever want we just had a great time talking about our day, the good and bad of work oh and of course the house HVAC system dying today (14 years old) and what a nightmare of an expense that's going to be. But hey as I told her this too shall pass. We had probably the best dinner we've had out so far this year 2017 here at Szechuan Cafe. We don't normally drink if we are out and driving so all we had was water but they do have what looks like a well stocked bar. We just had ice water. The staff was very attentive and just great. The lady Elisa was fun to talk with and they all brought a great atmosphere to the dining experience. Yes I know some people won't agree but I say you have to be happy in your own skin to enjoy the smallest things around you. You can nit pick anything in the world but why do it if there is no real cause to do so. This little place is clean, friendly has awesome food is a little more expensive than some other places that have sushi but I can say that this place is worth the price. IMO I say if you've not been here plan on a dinner come here, take your time, talk with your companion (NO PHONES), talk with the staff and take your time...

We were seated immediately... that is pretty much the only thing that went right. Our waitress appeared to have smelled something out of a dumpster our entire meal in regards to the constant look she kept on her face as she visited our table only 3 times. We asked very nicely for them to split the check. We were then, 10 minutes after asking for the check, given a single check not split, It was exactly $13.50 a piece tabs for 4 people (Maki Combo 3 rolls).... Not rocket science to split. I then took the check up to the lady at the counter, who told me she was to busy to split checks... having only 4 tables that were seated at 12:30pm on a Wednesday, I thought this was comical. I then only tipped 4 dollars which was 10% due to the extremely arrogant and poor service at which point the lady literally asked me to pay more tip. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA RIGHT. Needless to say, I will never be back, I will never recommend this place to anyone, and it would take an entire management change for me to even use there business as a landmark to describe how to get to Olive and Sesame. In times like we are facing today, it doesn't pay to treat the customer like this. If I could, I would reduce this to...

I have been eating here for over 5 years now, and let me say this. As an over the road truck driver, and a person who considers himself to be a judge of great food this Chinese restaurant is the best that I have had in the Maryland area. If you are a lover of Chinese food and do not visit this place then shame on you. MR.Johnny who is either the owner one of the owners or the general manager here is one of the most friendly people I have met.the food is always consistent and if you have beef and broccoli and go back 1 year later and have the same dish I guarantee that the food will taste the same and the portions are great. Very well run restaurant with great wait staff and an owner and general manager who really take pride in what they serve, how they serve it and the quality of which they serve it. This is 100% number 1 on my list of great Chinese restaurants. My former number one was just outside of Atlanta georgia but closed because the red neck hillbillies down there wouldn't know what good food was if it slapped them in the face and slept with their cousins lmao. Give this place a try you will be like me a long time...