in Strasbourg, this discreet Chinese restaurant takes us off the beaten track

Sichuan is the name of this discreet restaurant with about sixty seats located a few steps from the Place de l’Homme-de-Fer.

With her sober and elegant decorationgives the establishment an overview of traditional Sichuan cuisineknown (among others) for its character and the use of many spices in his preparations.

But be careful, who says character doesn’t necessarily mean chili or pepper galore! Sichuanese cuisine is too rich in surprises and little-known flavors.

A fragrant, complex and tasty cuisine that goes off the beaten track

Located at the crossroads of numerous influences, the cuisine of the Sichuan region draws its secrets from various neighboring countries and regions.

Originally popular and relatively simple, it has become more complex over the last century to become one of the richest and most varied in East Asia.

Smoking, fermentation, varied cooking techniques, generous spices and Using thousands of herbs and spices, the flavors are distinct and the palate really travels.

It is on these paths, through dishes that reflect true culinary identitieswhich the Sichuan team wants to bring us, especially thanks to some very nice new features recently added to the menu.

A strengthened team and a new map to go even further

In recent days, something new has happened in Sichuan. The first detail, which is not one, is that orders are now made via an iPad, which allows customers to visualize exactly what to eat thanks to images that make them want to eat. It’s really stupid, but it’s really effective in making up your mind.

Then, to deliver its know-how, another chef has just been added to the team to bring his techniques and experience to the creation of new dishes. From now on we therefore have a proposal that reflects pure Sichuanese cuisineand another, draws inspiration from other Chinese culinary cultures.

On the menu we find, among other things: pork ribs with sweet and sour sauce; chicken or beef with chef’s sauce; chicken chongoing or gongbao ; curry or lemongrass chicken; Peking duck ; beef hot pot; ravioli; prawns or marinated vegetables, prawn omelettes, breaded chicken or even duck; grilled beef with chili or even the famous whole fish (which we highly recommend).

Finally, whether you like chili, sweet and sour, fried, steamed or grilled meats, the menu allows everyone to make real taste discoveries that reflect true Sichuanese cuisine.

Some will choose not to get too wet with it simple, tasty and well-prepared dishesand others will choose more expressive and daring dishes that shake up the palate a little more.

We won’t hide it from you, we loved the dishes we tasted, especially the fish served whole, whose cooking, sauce and powerful flavors really won us over.

Additionally, which is rare these days, the prices are really reasonable and some dishes start around €10 or €11you can go there with your eyes closed!

Small and large +

• The restaurant is very cosy, effortless, soberly furnished and far from clichés
• Ordering via iPad, thanks to the pictures, is much clearer than before, especially when you don’t know the dishes or the titles
• Value for money is very good and you can enjoy yourself without spending too much
• Sichuan is one of the only restaurants that offers dishes such as whole sea bass, traditional Sichuanese seafood and non-western dishes
• The dishes have really strong flavors and we like it when our palates are carried away
• The menu card also gives you the opportunity to discover lots of small dishes, to put in the middle of the table and enjoy as tapas
• Daily specials are offered
• Two small isolated rooms (with round table and record player) are available for meals in complete privacy