Szechuan Garden Arcata

4.0 ( 372 reviews )
$10–20
752 18th St, Arcata, CA 95521, United States
+1 707-822-0277

Szechuan Garden Arcata is a gem nestled in Humboldt County, California, offering an authentic taste of Chinese cuisine. Located at 752 18th St, this restaurant is celebrated for its vibrant and bold Sichuan dishes that keep customers returning for more. Many patrons rave about their meals, emphasizing the exceptional flavors and quality of the ingredients used.

Marina Chow highlights the mouthwatering Cumin Lamb and the crispy, tender Dry Sauted Eggplant, both showcasing the distinct spice of Sichuan peppercorns. The Mapo Tofu emerges as a standout favorite, providing a unique culinary experience that has won over many taste buds. Other favorites include the Cashew Prawns and Twice Cooked Pork, consistently praised for both flavor and presentation.

Despite occasional long wait times for takeout, reviews indicate that the food is worth the wait. The restaurant’s friendly service and cozy ambiance—with private booths and warm lighting—create an inviting atmosphere for diners. Overall, Szechuan Garden Arcata is highly recommended for anyone craving a flavorful, authentic Sichuan dining experience.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Has great tea selection
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Serves organic dishes
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
    • Popular with university students
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot

Reviews For Szechuan Garden Arcata

Marina Chow
Jul 3,2025
We ordered takeout on Christmas Day. The Sichuan dishes we got were delicious! Highly recommend. Cumin Lamb — great flavor, tender lamb Dry Sauted Eggplant — super delicious! Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, with the numbing spicy of Sichuan peppercorns. Beef Chow Fun — good The wait for takeout was very long but the food was worth it.
Artemis Gordon
Jun 8,2025
Authentic savory meal. Definitely recommend this place. Food is on point
Aspen Hills
May 15,2025
Seriously excellent Chinese place, definitely not something I was expecting to find in Humboldt county when I moved up here. Of all the dishes here I've tried, the mapo tofu is the standout by far. It's super delicious and uses real Szechuan peppercorns, so it's a unique culinary experience for sure. The twice cooked pork is also awesome. Servers have always been friendly, and the food arrives REALLY fast after you order it. I've never had to wait more than 5-10 mins. The interior is nice, with walled booths that offer lots of privacy, dim lighting, and fun decorations. I often find myself going back here to treat myself to a tasty lunch or dinner.
Aaron DeBoever
May 13,2025
I've only had the chicken and string beans but it has been good every time. Had it maybe 4-5 times and it is always consistent and has good flavor. Lunch combo is good deal for the price. Food is hot and ready fast.
Queen of Cups
Apr 24,2025
Awesome. This is some of my favorite dishes to get here: the cashew prawns, the mapo tofu, the potato salad and the Chow fun noodles! There are so many great options at this restaurant that meet what I'm in the mood for whether spicy or sweet or even savory.
Redwoods gm
Apr 13,2025
It was excellent as always! This time I went for the fried beef and it was good also. I love the cashew dishes. And I generally go there for lunch and it was very reasonable
Dopegiao To
Apr 2,2025
This is THE BEST authentic Chinese food in town. The place opens until 9:30p.m. Everyone is super nice and friendly!
Wade van Buskirk
Mar 16,2025
Nice building, friendly people, good food. We came in for the first time for the year of the snake lunch. We had the eggplant and chow fun. We will come back. Asked for spicy and it was . Get the mustard if you need your sinuses drained.

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