Where every dish carries the electric kick of Szechuan peppercorns, the deep sizzle of a screaming-hot wok, and recipes that refuse to compromise.
Szechuan Restaurant opened its doors in Monrovia with one clear mission: bring the real, unfiltered heat of Sichuan Province to every plate. No shortcuts. No watered-down sauces.
Our kitchen works the way Szechuan cooking has always worked — high heat, fresh aromatics, and a deep respect for the balance between mala: the tingling numbness of Sichuan peppercorns and the burning kiss of dried chilies.
Every dish starts from scratch. Noodles are pulled by hand. Sauces are mixed daily. The spice blend is measured with intention, not convenience. That's the standard, and it's the only standard.
These are the dishes people drive from across the valley for. Order them once and you'll understand why.
Thinly sliced fish poached in a broth so red and fragrant it looks like fire. Topped with fresh chilies and a final pour of sizzling oil.
Plump shrimp tossed with roasted peanuts, dried chilies, and a sweet-savory sauce that carries that unmistakable Szechuan backbone.
Build your own pot. Choose your heat level, pick your proteins and vegetables, and let the communal broth do the rest.
Yes, it's a thing — and yes, it belongs on our menu. A cooling finish that plays against the heat, because balance is everything.
931 W Duarte Rd
Monrovia, CA 91016-4306
Call us to place your order or make a reservation. We're ready when you are.