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Address: 1 American Dream Wy STE A318（3RD FLOOR, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
Phone: (551) 248-4930
Website: http://www.szechuanoperaad.com/
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Ivy Chen
The restaurant has a beautiful interior with warm wooden décor, creating a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. It’s a great spot for family gatherings or dining with friends. The menu focuses on authentic Sichuan cuisine with a spicy kick. I highly recommend the Spicy Tofu Fish and the Shanghai Pan-Fried Buns — both were flavorful and satisfying. Service was friendly and the dishes came out quickly. One small suggestion would be to replace some chipped plates, as they slightly affected the overall impression. Overall, a restaurant worth revisiting for its authentic flavors.
… moreJosephine Lee
I still don’t know what to make of this bizarre corner of upscale restaurants in the American Dream Mall. The eateries like Szechuan Opera are gorgeous, fancy, and as sleek ‘n’ chic as as a gazelle in Gucci–but, like, you’re still taking your date to….the mall.
Huh?
Anyway, after a bunch of us decided to unleash our inner mall rats and terrorize the ground floor riding animatronics meant for kids, we worked up enough of an appetite to stop by here for a Sichuan feast. Perhaps more confusing than the fancy-ness of the restaurant was the fact that it was actually….good. Like, approved by your Canto great-aunt good.
We got:
– West Lake Beef Soup: As hearty and eggy as nostalgia requires
– Camphor Tea Duck: Our weakest dish. Skin was good, meat was dry
– Stewed Pork Shoulder: Fall-off-the-bone tender with just the right sweet-salty sauce. Your Shanghai nanny would approve.
– Garlic Snow Pea Shoots: The obligatory dark greens dish to balance out all the animal protein. This was garlicky and crunchy, just as nature intended.
– Stir Fry Lamb in Sichuan Style: My favorite of the night. Perfect amounts of mala and gamey lamb
– Dried Sauteed String Beans: No one cooks string beans better than Chinese people, and this dish explains why
– Steamed Whole Striped Bass: Because it wouldn’t be a proper group dinner without a whole fish to bring luck, prosperity and A+ grades. Never mind that we’re all decades out of school…
– Special Dry Pot Style: In Mandarin, the Sichuan dry pot actually translates to “fragrant wok”, and no Sichuan dinner is complete without one. We got the veggie version and happily munched on thin cauliflower, lotus roots and all the other parts of nature’s bounty that hail from East Asia–all tossed with tingling peppercorns.
In sum, don’t hurt yourself trying to come here, but if you’re already slumming it suburban-style and need to impress your spice-loving date and in-laws, this might just be your dinner spot.
… moreHuh?
Anyway, after a bunch of us decided to unleash our inner mall rats and terrorize the ground floor riding animatronics meant for kids, we worked up enough of an appetite to stop by here for a Sichuan feast. Perhaps more confusing than the fancy-ness of the restaurant was the fact that it was actually….good. Like, approved by your Canto great-aunt good.
We got:
– West Lake Beef Soup: As hearty and eggy as nostalgia requires
– Camphor Tea Duck: Our weakest dish. Skin was good, meat was dry
– Stewed Pork Shoulder: Fall-off-the-bone tender with just the right sweet-salty sauce. Your Shanghai nanny would approve.
– Garlic Snow Pea Shoots: The obligatory dark greens dish to balance out all the animal protein. This was garlicky and crunchy, just as nature intended.
– Stir Fry Lamb in Sichuan Style: My favorite of the night. Perfect amounts of mala and gamey lamb
– Dried Sauteed String Beans: No one cooks string beans better than Chinese people, and this dish explains why
– Steamed Whole Striped Bass: Because it wouldn’t be a proper group dinner without a whole fish to bring luck, prosperity and A+ grades. Never mind that we’re all decades out of school…
– Special Dry Pot Style: In Mandarin, the Sichuan dry pot actually translates to “fragrant wok”, and no Sichuan dinner is complete without one. We got the veggie version and happily munched on thin cauliflower, lotus roots and all the other parts of nature’s bounty that hail from East Asia–all tossed with tingling peppercorns.
In sum, don’t hurt yourself trying to come here, but if you’re already slumming it suburban-style and need to impress your spice-loving date and in-laws, this might just be your dinner spot.
Hank Chang
Handled a big group without issues, good service and didn’t mind the kids at a different table.
Appetizers – Spicy peppers grilled – some very spicy, others not so bad. Cold sesame noodles were good. Kids were good with the scallion pancakes and spring rolls.
Xiaolongbao were good, but not as juicy as a Tasty Moment. Sliced potatoes with green pepper was ok, not sour enough. Fish in soupy style was spicy as was the pork blood in chili oil, but perhaps too much MSG as we were all thirsty after the meal.
Tofu in sizzling style was more of a sweet & sour tofu – no sizzilng. Lamb with the cumin was good, as was the smoky pork in Szechuan style. Beef stew in a clay pot was good, too. Spicy stuff ended up being not our taste, but the non-spicy dishes were good.
Overall, mixed on the food but the service was solid.
… moreAppetizers – Spicy peppers grilled – some very spicy, others not so bad. Cold sesame noodles were good. Kids were good with the scallion pancakes and spring rolls.
Xiaolongbao were good, but not as juicy as a Tasty Moment. Sliced potatoes with green pepper was ok, not sour enough. Fish in soupy style was spicy as was the pork blood in chili oil, but perhaps too much MSG as we were all thirsty after the meal.
Tofu in sizzling style was more of a sweet & sour tofu – no sizzilng. Lamb with the cumin was good, as was the smoky pork in Szechuan style. Beef stew in a clay pot was good, too. Spicy stuff ended up being not our taste, but the non-spicy dishes were good.
Overall, mixed on the food but the service was solid.
Oi Lin “Chinagirl568”
9/13/25
We were in the American Dream and was hungry and wandered out of the food court.
The decor drew us in, and Chinese restaurant? We must try. Nice entryway with the zodiac animals. Very cool showcasing Chinese Opera masks on the wall. The space is open and spacious and bright.
Pot of Jasmine Tea yum. The pot of tea/cup and the plates/bowls all match! Must be hard to keep that up!
Double Smoke Pork – spicy but so good!
Szechuan Opera Roast Duck – delicious! I want more! This was the most flavorful duck we’ve ever had.
We’ll be back for more duck!
… moreWe were in the American Dream and was hungry and wandered out of the food court.
The decor drew us in, and Chinese restaurant? We must try. Nice entryway with the zodiac animals. Very cool showcasing Chinese Opera masks on the wall. The space is open and spacious and bright.
Pot of Jasmine Tea yum. The pot of tea/cup and the plates/bowls all match! Must be hard to keep that up!
Double Smoke Pork – spicy but so good!
Szechuan Opera Roast Duck – delicious! I want more! This was the most flavorful duck we’ve ever had.
We’ll be back for more duck!
wendy lee
We drove all the way from Boston to visit this place, and this was the worst service we have ever experienced in any restaurant.When we arrived, we stood at the front desk for several minutes and no one bothered to greet us or offer seating. We finally asked a staff member if we could sit anywhere, and she just pointed at a table, so we seated ourselves.
A few minutes later, a man came over and asked how many people we had. We told him, and he looked extremely annoyed before he walked away. Only later did we realize he was actually the host. Very unprofessional.
What shocked me the most was that we sat for almost 20 minutes without even receiving a single glass of water. It wasn’t busy at all — maybe about 10 tables with guests already eating. The staff walked around but never checked on us, never asked if we needed anything, and simply ignored us.
Eventually, a waitress came with a tablet to take our order. After we ordered, we still had no water on the table. When we asked her why, she said “someone is preparing it,” which was unbelievable. How can a restaurant’s service be so slow and uncaring that even water takes this long?
After waiting so long, we decided to leave. As we walked out, the staff looked at us but said nothing. No apology, no acknowledgment. Yet I clearly saw them smiling warmly at foreign customers.
This makes me seriously wonder — are they discriminating against Chinese customers?
If I could give zero stars, I absolutely would. A complete waste of our time and one of the worst dining experiences ever.
… moreA few minutes later, a man came over and asked how many people we had. We told him, and he looked extremely annoyed before he walked away. Only later did we realize he was actually the host. Very unprofessional.
What shocked me the most was that we sat for almost 20 minutes without even receiving a single glass of water. It wasn’t busy at all — maybe about 10 tables with guests already eating. The staff walked around but never checked on us, never asked if we needed anything, and simply ignored us.
Eventually, a waitress came with a tablet to take our order. After we ordered, we still had no water on the table. When we asked her why, she said “someone is preparing it,” which was unbelievable. How can a restaurant’s service be so slow and uncaring that even water takes this long?
After waiting so long, we decided to leave. As we walked out, the staff looked at us but said nothing. No apology, no acknowledgment. Yet I clearly saw them smiling warmly at foreign customers.
This makes me seriously wonder — are they discriminating against Chinese customers?
If I could give zero stars, I absolutely would. A complete waste of our time and one of the worst dining experiences ever.
Wilson Ho
After a day at the dream mall, we chose this spot to have dinner at, it’s mainly Szechuan style and the dishes we got were delicious, highly recommend the pork shoulder, it was fall off the bone tender. The beef and tripe dish was ok for an appetizer.
… moreRomit Dhar
It’s a great place to dine out quickly. Ambience is great for dining with family. We ordered the spicy schezhuan dishes and it was fantastic. Willl recommend to everyone and we will be back again.
… moreDebbie Czerkies
Wow, what a hidden gem! After passing crowded eaterys with long lines we walked a little extra and found the perfect spot. It was nice and quiet and we were able to relax peacefully and enjoy a good meal before heading back out into the belly of the beast. The portions were family style and the prices were very fair and reasonable. The tap water tasted like tap, but that’s not a shocker. You get what you pay for, haha. Don’t hesitate to walk just a few extra minutes for a great dinner experience.
… moreDaniel Philip
Visited for the first time yesterday before the initial dinner rush. Food came quickly and we were given a heads up that the shumai and bao buns would take 15 mins to prepare. Portions were decent and food tasted great. Shumai was more on the fisher side which I didn’t love. Not sure if the shrimp was deveined.
The staff was friendly. There was a lady taking photos and she said the first was free she had others to purchase in a nice frame. My only dislike was how the restroom was single use creating a line next to people’s tables. Overall a nice restaurant to try , we will be back!
… moreThe staff was friendly. There was a lady taking photos and she said the first was free she had others to purchase in a nice frame. My only dislike was how the restroom was single use creating a line next to people’s tables. Overall a nice restaurant to try , we will be back!
Becky Green
My son recommended this place , it was absolutely wonderful, we enjoyed every dish , specially fish dishes were so delicious, coming back very soon , thank you
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