Sichuan Garden is a no-nonsense Chinese restaurant that serves decent Sichuan cuisine at an affordable price. Go for good spicy food and quick service but don't expect a dining experience.
FOOD
Sichuan Garden serves up your typical Sichuan fare -- food that packs mouth-numbing heat from the liberal use of Sichuan peppers and chilis. As a party of 5, we ordered snow pea shoots, beef back ribs, "husband and wife lung slices" (aka. beef brisket and tripe), and water cooked fish; served to jasmine rice. Food was properly prepared and tasted authentic but was nothing special: snow pea shoots were tender and mildly seasoned, husband and wife lung slices were firm in texture and served chilled, oil covering the water cooked fish was clean and clear, and the beef back ribs were seasoned and not overly salty, but could have been cooked a little more tender as the meat tended to stick to the bones. Overall, the food is very decent for its price, but won't blow you away -- unless you're not used to spicy food then you may be in for a little surprise.
SERVICE
Service was prompt and courteous. Wait staff was attentive when taking orders and readily refilled our tea when requested. No complaints.
ENVIRONMENT & ATMOSPHERE
Nothing about the dining area and decor suggests any effort was made to create a dining experience. As you walk in, you cross a small footbridge that spans over a neglected man-made pond, with water features long been shut off. Everything seems worn and dated. Tables are set with only function in mind. Tables are draped in white garbage bag plastic and tableware consists of durable white china. But this is not that kind of restaurant. You come for good affordable food, not to impress your girlfriend's parents. Interestingly, the chairs look very similar to the Iron Throne from the Game of Thrones.