(206) 623-4198
420 8TH Ave S
Seattle,
WA
98104
47.599
-122.3222
Neighborhoods: International District, Downtown
What People Are Saying About Szechuan Noodle Bowl
Featured Review
Naomi Bishop
Contributor
Szechuan Noodle Bowl is one of those holy grails of the foodie community: a tiny restaurant in which you can get amazing and authentic dishes at dirt-cheap prices without any of the frills. The low sign above the door succinctly states the restaurant’s name, and nothing more. The menu is small and mostly consists of the title dish: Szechuan Noodle Bowl. Entering this eight-table establishment, you realize what a tiny operation this is, but it makes the food no less good. The service is not exactly speedy—it’s easy to keep yourself entertained watching the elderly ladies in the back…
Editor's Tips
- Know Before You Go:
- Szechuan only accepts cash.
Hidden gem in International District
by bttylee at Citysearch
This was recommended by one of my friends. After hearing about how awesome the noodle soup bowls and dumplings were, I had high expectations. They were definitely surpassed! The menu is rather small, however, it was enough. I was surprised to see each of the dumpling orders came in 10 counts and it only cost $6.50 for all 10! These dumplings were also very big!! We ordered an order of pork dumplings and an order of vegetable/tofu dumplings.... I liked the pork better. My friend and I also shared a bowl of won ton noodle soup. Delicious! Big noodles, good won tons... wished it had a bit more flavor. Great value and generous portions!
Best dumplings and potstickers
by tobepepe at Citysearch
I do believe the potstickers can rival the ones in Taipei. The food is so reasonably priced. I highly recommend the potstickers, the spicy pork dumplings, and definitely the onion pancakes.
- Pros: Fast service, reasonably priced
- Cons: Limited restaurant hours, no high chair
Great Value and Food
by lysistrata at Citysearch
I think it would be hard to find a better value in the International Distircit. I think they have the best dumplings and green onion pancake in the International District. The green onion pancake is crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. Its fun to watch them make the handmade dumplings at the table by the fridge. It is the type of place that if you run into a friend here you know they must have good tastse in food.
- Pros: Great Dumplings, Cheap
Best Deal In Chinatown?
by huskyduck at Citysearch
You would be hard pressed to find a better overall value in Chinatown than this terrific little noodle house. Authentic, hand made Szechuan noodles are the cornerstone of the menu. However, many believe the best dumplings in town are the ones made daily here in a little corner of the dining area, usually by two ladies. And no meal here would be complete without an order of onion pancakes.
Great authentic Chinese food, cheap, fresh, friendly service. One of the best deals in the entire city.
- Pros: dumplings!, noodles!, onion pancakes!
- Cons: no parking, likely wait
Weekly Treat
by turnpike74 at Citysearch
I eat the dumplings here almost every week. The spinach/tofu is my favorite.Everyone agrees about the scallion pancakes, they are super leftover for breakfast too. This is a dining experience worth having, and I think you could go on a first date there......as long as your date is not a snob. Just go somewhere dark and romantic after......they'll be impressed that you explored something a little different.
- Pros: value, quality

