Szechuan Inn Chinese Restaurant

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OPEN NOW - Closes at 9:30pm

This restaurant is appropriately lit, and in the busy section of Portsmouth. It is kid-friendly. However, they should be monitored when at the buffet. I dine there at least 2x monthly. My favorites on the menu are: "Shrimp Pancit", and the good old "Shrimp Fried Rice." I am not sure what dishes are their specialties. Compared to similar restaurants, their food is A1. They do serve alcohol beverages. Service is good. Waitress and owner come occasionally while dining to see if everything is o.k. Restaurant's atmosphere is very calm and soothing because of the music, and less distractions. The Chinese decorations that hang overhead and on the walls are receptive to relaxation while dining. You can usually get a table, but, I guess if you are coming on special nights, they might suggest making a reservation. I am not aware of that. Parking situation is tight and difficult. Since several small businesses are located in the small parking area, their clients or customers share the parking lot. Only 2 disabled parking spaces can be found, and they are most times occupied. There is no disabled ramp as advertised in the owner's description of business. I have recommended this restaurant to several of my colleagues and peers. The food is great. However, the quality of rice that has been sold in the recent months DO NOT taste good, and seem like poor quality rice. Please bring back the rice you used a few years ago. Waitress is a hard worker.