Szechuan Express – Chinese
Steam curls from bamboo baskets of translucent har gow while the bold, aromatic heat of crispy chili wings fills this vibrant space with an irresistible energy. Golden-fried calamari dusted in five-spice salt and pillowy BBQ pork buns offer a symphony of textures, inviting guests to indulge in a parade of small plates that celebrate the art of the perfect, flavorful bite.
City Centre Drive +19052323383 https://www.szechuanszechuan.com/expressRating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Szechuan Express
Dairy-Free at Szechuan Express
Szechuan Express in Cincinnati has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetable Spring Roll, Vegetable Tempura and Edamame. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Szechuan Express
Szechuan Express in Cincinnati has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crispy Ginger Chicken Wings and Crispy Ginger Beef. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Szechuan Express
Szechuan Express in Cincinnati has 9 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pad Thai, Vegetable Spring Roll and Thai Cold Shrimp Rolls. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Szechuan Express
Szechuan Express in Cincinnati has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crispy Ginger Beef and Crispy Chili Wings. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Szechuan Express
Szechuan Express in Cincinnati has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Crispy Ginger Beef. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Szechuan Express
Szechuan Express in Cincinnati has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Crispy Ginger Beef. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Szechuan Express
Szechuan Express in Cincinnati has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Crispy Ginger Beef. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Szechuan Express
Szechuan Express in Cincinnati has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetable Spring Roll, Edamame and Szechuan Noodle. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Szechuan Express
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Crispy Chili Wings | 0 g | 18.6 g |
| Crispy Wonton | 8.3 g | 15.9 g |
| Crispy Fried Chicken Wings | 8.3 g | 15.9 g |
| Thai Cold Shrimp Rolls | 12.2 g | 13.9 g |
| Thai Cold Chicken Rolls | 12.2 g | 13.9 g |
| Satay Chicken | 19.1 g | 12.6 g |
| Crispy Ginger Beef | 0.4 g | 11.5 g |
| Chili Chicken | 13.1 g | 10.3 g |
| General Tso Chicken Rice | 17.3 g | 9.7 g |
| Vegetable Tempura | 19.9 g | 9.5 g |
| Shrimp Dumplings Har Gow | 42.6 g | 9.3 g |
| Edamame | 2.8 g | 8.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests appreciate Szechuan as a dependable spot for a quick bite, frequently highlighting the friendly demeanor of the staff. While the service follows a more leisurely pace, diners find the portions adequate and the overall experience solid for those seeking a casual, straightforward meal.
Menu
Appetizers
- Shrimp Dumplings Har Gow - $11: Six pieces. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan Fried Dumplings - $12: Six pieces. Dumplings filled with pork, cabbage, and chives. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Chili Wings - $17: Fried Chicken wings tossed in chili sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Cold Shrimp Rolls - $12: Two pieces. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed BBQ Pork Buns - $7: Two pieces. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Calamari with Five Spice Salt - $19.5: Crisp fried squid rings seasoned with aromatic five spice salt. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Wonton - $10.5: Six pieces. Deep fried minced chicken and shrimp wontons served with sweet and sour sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura - $18: Lightly battered shrimp and vegetables, crispy and delicious. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Spring Roll - $3.75: One piece. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spring Roll - $3.75: One piece. With minced beef. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Fried Chicken Wings - $17: Crispy fried chicken wings, crunchy outside and tender inside. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Dumplings Siu Mai - $11: Six Pieces. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Edamame - $10.5: Lightly salted soybeans. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Tempura - $12: Lightly Battered Sweet Potato, Eggplant, Green Beans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Satay Chicken - $14.5: Three skewers of marinated chicken breast served with peanut satay sauce. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Wonton in Peanut Sauce - $11.5: Minced chicken wontons served with spicy peanut sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rainbow Crystal Fold - $21.5: Wok seared diced vegetable and chicken served with crisp lettuce wrap. 6 wraps. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Barbeque Spare Ribs - $19.5: Braised long ribs. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Ginger Chicken Wings - $18: Ginger-infused chicken wings with a crispy exterior. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Cold Chicken Rolls - $12: Two pieces. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- General Tso Chicken - $19: Chicken in a sweet and spicy sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef with Broccoli - $21: Stir-fried beef and broccoli Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Ginger Beef - $21: Crispy beef strips with ginger sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Chicken - $19: Spicy stir-fried chicken Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sesame Chicken - $19: Chicken with sesame seeds and sweet sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet and Sour Pork - $18: Pork with sweet and sour sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mongolian Beef - $21: Beef stir-fried with onions and scallions Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Spicy Peanut Chicken - $19: Chicken in a spicy peanut sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Noodles and Rice
- Crispy Cantonese Chow Mein - $21: Crispy noodles with mixed meat and vegetables Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Szechuan Noodle - $19: Spicy Szechuan style noodles Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Szechuan Chicken Fried Rice - $16: Spicy fried rice with chicken Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- General Tso Chicken Rice - $17: General Tso chicken served over rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad Thai - $19.5: Thai style rice noodles Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Szechuan Express
- Is Szechuan Express dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Szechuan Express has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetable Spring Roll, Vegetable Tempura and Edamame.
- What can I eat at Szechuan Express on a dairy-free diet?
- Vegetable Spring Roll, Vegetable Tempura and Edamame carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Szechuan Express have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Vegetable Spring Roll and Edamame.
- Is Szechuan Express gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Szechuan Express?
- Crispy Chili Wings, at roughly 18.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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