Szechuan King — Restaurant in Town of Saugerties

There’s a certain authenticity in the way Szechuan Panda carries itself on Mesa Ridge Parkway in Fountain, Colorado. It’s not about pretense or slick decor—it’s about the raw, unvarnished pleasure of good Chinese food done right. Stepping inside, you feel like you’ve discovered a hidden gem, a place that pays homage to the tradition of home-cooked meals without any of the polished trimmings.

The moment you walk in, the smell hits you. That intoxicating mix of sizzling garlic, chili, and soy sauce rolling off the woks in the back. You hear the sharp clang of metal spatulas against hot pans, the controlled chaos of a kitchen that’s been perfecting these flavors for years. It’s the kind of place where you sit down, breathe in deep, and suddenly realize just how hungry you really are.

Then comes the real struggle—the menu. Because everything, and I mean everything, is good. You tell yourself you’ll try something new this time, but then you remember how good the orange chicken was last time—crispy, golden bites of perfectly battered chicken, coated in that sticky, citrusy sauce that somehow hits sweet, savory, and tangy all at once. But wait, maybe you should go for the shrimp, because that garlicky, wok-fried perfection was unreal. Or should you get the lo mein? Or the Mongolian beef? The pain of choosing is real.

If you’re lucky, you’re dining in, soaking in the smells and the hum of the kitchen while your food is made fresh. But if you’re staying home, ordering is effortless—a few taps, and before you know it, your food is at your door, still hot, still just as good as if you were eating it in the restaurant. The service? Fast, efficient, and reliable. They don’t mess around.

In a world where every restaurant seems to chase the next big trend, Szechuan Panda stands out as a reminder of what real cooking is all about. There’s soul here—a sense that every dish is prepared with a nod to tradition and an understanding that sometimes, the best meals are the ones that make you feel...

The worst Chinese restaurant I've been to. We were driving around Saugerties, NY yesterday and stopped by downtown to find a good place to have lunch. We parked when we saw the sign SzeChuan King and I went inside ahead of my companions. I was shocked by the manner the manager or owner greeted me. The middle aged guy was literally shouting at me and talking to me in a very condescending and disrespectful tone. I wanted to leave immediately but then my 2 companions also entered the place so I stayed. When we three were already seated, he continued the same shouting at us in a very loud voice and aggressive manner. We patiently took it all in as we were hungry and needed to eat before we could proceed on our road trip. He put the food on the counter and yelled it's ready, without even courteously trying to bring it to our table. The place wasn't busy at all, we three were the only customers seated on a corner table. While eating my companions were similarly expressing how rude and aggressive the guy was. They even used the word "harassed" to describe how guy was treating us. I am wondering how the town of Saugerties has even allowed this SzeChuan King restaurant to operate. The guy has cast a very bad impression of the town. He and his SzeChuan King restaurant has no place in a business district of a small town. He should be required to treat customers with respect and courtesy before he is allowed to operate the business. We all left feeling bad with very...

So we ordered two simple items off the menu and were told 30 minutes. Fine. Arrive 35 minutes later and the place is crowded . Okay. The owner is trying to handle everyone but is clearly overwhelmed and in desperate need of help. I'm standing waiting for him to catch up so I can tell him I there to simply pick up our order. Patiently waited 10 minutes and then he has the nerve to simply cater to a HITS person that walks right up to the counter, past everyone. Doesn't ask them to wait a minute, because others are waiting...no takes care of her right away. The proceeds to join the cooks to speed up on the orders. Well, rather than get angry.....because he's done this before, I simply left. Not that I wanted to, nor do I like to do that BUT I had enough. I went to Dragon City on the other side of town and got far superior service. Their food was hot and fresh but most of all delicious!! The owner of Szechuan needs to change his attitude and hire some help during his busy hours. I wish him well in the future but this is one local customer that won't be returning...