# Szechuan First

> Small, casual Chinese restaurant with authentic Sichuan cuisine and handmade noodles. Atmosphere feels warm and cheerful but simple, with a slightly outdated interior and a strip mall setting. Crowded at times, it offers reasonable prices and lunch specials.

Source: https://www.atly.com/location/SzechuanFirst

- Address: 18124 E Valley Hwy, Kent, Washington, United States
- Hours: Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM - 09:30 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM - 09:30 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM Monday: 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Phone: +14256560889
- Website: https://www.ordertogo.com/restaurants/szechuanfirst/mesh

## What it is good for

- Affordable — 10/10
- Dinner Spots — 10/10
- Scallion Pancakes — 10/10
- Authentic — 9/10
- Fish — 8.8/10
- Vegetarian — 8.8/10
- Szechuan — 8.7/10
- Seafood — 8.5/10
- Food — 8.5/10
- Lunch Spot — 8.4/10
- Chinese Food — 8.3/10
- Soup — 8.2/10
- Ribs — 8/10
- Chow Mein — 7.8/10
- Dumpling — 7.5/10

## What people say

- "This Szechuan food is authentic, aromatic, and has real heat."
- "I loved the wide variety of delicious vegetarian options."
- "The Szechuan fried fish at this Lunch Spot is light, crunchy, and spicy."

## Good to know

- Lunch specials are available from Monday to Friday for $11, including soup and rice.
- Expect a wait time of about 8-10 minutes even during busy hours.
- Parking can be difficult to find near the restaurant.
- Rice is not included with main dishes, so order separately.
- The spice level can be intense, especially with Sichuan peppers.

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