Szechuan Taste

4.5 ( 425 reviews )
Checking... 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM See Hours
$10–20
42 Water St # A, Exeter, NH 03833, United States
+1 603-772-8888

Szechuan Taste, located at 42 Water St # A in Exeter, NH, is a hidden gem in the world of Chinese cuisine. Patrons rave about the diverse menu offerings and generous portions, perfect for sharing among friends and family. Jenny Gil describes her experience with boneless ribs, vegetable lo mein, and beef teriyaki, all of which were delightfully seasoned and accompanied by an unexpected treat: chicken wings. The fast and efficient service, along with complimentary fried noodles and dipping sauce, enhances the dining experience.

Moreover, the ambiance captures a nostalgic vibe reminiscent of 1980s restaurants, which adds to its charm—ideal for those looking to reminisce a bygone era while enjoying their meal. Customers like Shauna Michaud and Kristine Sawyer consistently praise the friendly staff and flavorful dishes, highlighting Szechuan Taste as the go-to spot for Chinese food in the area.

While some may note personal preferences—like Cherie LeBrun’s ambivalence towards the food but appreciation for the atmosphere—most reviews reflect a strong fondness for the culinary delights this establishment offers. With a menu that caters to various tastes yet prioritizes flavor and quality, Szechuan Taste promises not just a meal but a fulfilling dining experience.

Amenities and More

  • Service options
    • Takeaway
    • Dine-in
    • Delivery
  • Highlights
    • Fast service
    • Great cocktails
    • Great tea selection
  • Popular for
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Offerings
    • Alcohol
    • Beer
    • Cocktails
    • Coffee
    • Comfort food
    • Healthy options
    • Late-night food
    • Quick bite
    • Small plates
    • Spirits
    • Vegetarian options
    • Wine
  • Dining options
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Dessert
    • Seating
    • Table service
  • Amenities
    • Bar on site
    • Toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
  • Crowd
    • Groups
    • Tourists
    • University students
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Credit cards
    • Debit cards
    • NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Parking

Reviews For Szechuan Taste

Jenny Gil
Jun 13,2025
We has the boneless ribs with white rice, (which also came with chicken wings, nice surprise), vegetable lo main and beef teriyaki (which also came with chicken wings). The food was very tasty and not over seasoned. The portions were great and we were able to share everything and still have left overs. We were 4, two adults, a teenager and a four year old. The tables have fried noodles and dipping sauce which we all Love and the service is fast and efficient. Cons: all of the rice is pre made with eggs and I am severely allergic to eggs so we all opted for the white rice. All in all it was a very pleasant eating experience in a very nice establishment.
Joe Bagodonuts
Jun 9,2025
Our first time there, so we tried different things, appetizers and meals and everything was delicious
Shauna Michaud
May 30,2025
Fast, friendly service and the food is delicious! I wish the tea was a little stronger though.
Cherie LeBrun
May 7,2025
Not a huge fan of the food but my boyfriend likes it. I enjoy the ambiance more. Set up like the restaurants they had in the 80's, just very nostalgic for me anyway.
Kristine Sawyer
May 6,2025
Fast friendly service, comfortable atmosphere, best Chinese food around.
Jeffrey Frost
May 5,2025
Great take out experience. Got there at about 8:15pm and the dining room was pretty busy. One of the staff was having her own dinner but immediately saw me and came up to me at the front counter to take my order, which was beef with broccoli and a beef lo mein. It was a pleasant surprise that the beef with broccoli came with white rice for no extra charge. It was ready in 10 minutes, packaged with utensils and fortune cookies. The food was delicious. The beef was tender and not chewy, the broccoli was freshly cooked, and the sauce was flavorful but not spicy. The lo mein noodles were fresh and uniformly cooked, not sticky and it was the same tender beef as in the other dish. My wife and I finished it all and we were stuffed because the portions were hearty. There was available parking right in front of the entrance, even though the downtown area was pretty busy at the time. I can see why this place gets great reviews. If you are in the mood for Chinese food, this one is a great option.
Ethan
May 4,2025
Best value in the area and second place isn't even close. Also the food is good and the service has always been very pleasant.
Jake Khusanov
Mar 21,2025
Fast and efficient service. We were served green tea and little fried pieces of dough right away to quench thirst and wet the appetite. Soups were nice and hot and brought out as soon as we ordered them. Fried rice and sesame chicken were very tasty. Our server prepared the mooshoo pork rolls on the side of the table for us and somehow knew that we will be sharing all of the dishes, so he brought in separate plates.

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