Opening hours
Closed · opens 10:30 AM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in Washington: 8:00 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (202) 546-5303 to confirm.
Location & directions
515 8th Street SoutheastWashington, DC 20003
About Szechuan House
Szechuan House is a Chinese restaurant you'll find at 515 8th Street Southeast in Washington, District of Columbia. Our Washington guide covers 2,052 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Szechuan House is open 6 days a week, usually 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM (closed Monday).
Service options include takeout, delivery, and dine-in. Offerings include vegetarian options and vegan options.
You can reach the team at (202) 546-5303.
Quick facts
- Category
- Chinese Restaurant
- Address
- 515 8th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003
- Phone
- (202) 546-5303
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM (closed Monday)
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Chinese restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Szechuan House’s weekday schedule with 48 other Chinese restaurants in Washington. On a typical weekday it opens at 10:30 AM, earlier than 85% of them (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 10:00 PM, in line with the typical 10:00 PM.
In total it is open about 66 hours a week, 8 hours fewer than the local median of 74. 90% of Chinese restaurants in Washington open on Sundays, and Szechuan House is one of them.
Compared with 48 other Chinese restaurants in Washington that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Chinese restaurants across the US
Based on 1,260 menus with 138,613 priced items from Chinese restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $12.99, and half of all items are priced between $9.25 and $16.65.
We don’t have Szechuan House’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Chinese restaurants across the US typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken | 47% | $13.50 |
| Sesame Chicken | 46% | $14.39 |
| Beef | 46% | $14.50 |
| Shrimp | 45% | $14.25 |
| Wonton Soup | 45% | $4.95 |
| Egg Drop Soup | 44% | $4.25 |
| Kung Pao Chicken | 41% | $14.20 |
| Shrimp Fried Rice | 41% | $12.40 |
Calculated from 1,260 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Dine-in
Offerings
- Vegetarian options
- Vegan options
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Szechuan House there are 71 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 175 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (22), American (21), Bars & Pubs (20), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (17).
Competition is healthy: 7 other Chinese restaurants are within a mile and 37 within three miles. The closest is Han Palace, < 0.1 mi away.
56 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- EuropeanBodegon Spanish Tapas< 0.1 mi
- Indian & South AsianJab We Met Indian Kitchen< 0.1 mi
- PizzaMatchbox< 0.1 mi
- AmericanTed's Bulletin - Capitol Hill< 0.1 mi
- Japanese & SushiKaiju Ramen Bar< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a Chinese restaurant
Chinese restaurants in the US range from American-Chinese takeout counters – General Tso’s chicken, lo mein, egg rolls – to restaurants specializing in regional Chinese cooking: fiery Sichuan, Cantonese dim sum and roast meats, Hunan, Shanghainese soup dumplings, Taiwanese beef noodle soup and Dongbei dumplings.
What to order
- Dumplings or bao – a good test of a kitchen’s handwork
- Mapo tofu or dan dan noodles – Sichuan classics with numbing peppercorn heat
- Roast duck or char siu – Cantonese barbecue, often displayed in the window
- Dim sum – served mainly on weekend mornings and lunchtimes
Good to know
- Lunch specials with rice and soup are among the best-value meals in any city.
- Dim sum is busiest on weekend late mornings – arrive early for the widest selection.
- Calling in takeout orders directly is usually cheaper than delivery apps.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Szechuan House's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM (closed Monday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Is Szechuan House open on Sunday?
Yes, Szechuan House is open on Sundays: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Where is Szechuan House located?
Szechuan House is located at 515 8th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003.
What is the phone number of Szechuan House?
You can call Szechuan House at (202) 546-5303.
Does Szechuan House offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Szechuan House offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeout, delivery, and dine-in.
Is Szechuan House open late?
Yes – Szechuan House is open until 10 PM or later on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Szechuan House?
There are 175 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Szechuan House. Nearby options include Bodegon Spanish Tapas (< 0.1 mi), Jab We Met Indian Kitchen (< 0.1 mi), and Matchbox (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Chinese restaurants near Szechuan House?
7 other Chinese restaurants within a mile. The closest is Han Palace, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do Chinese restaurants across the US cost?
Based on 1,260 menus with 138,613 priced items from Chinese restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $12.99, and half of all items are priced between $9.25 and $16.65.
Nearby places
All in Washington
Bodegon Spanish TapasSpanish Restaurant · < 0.1 mi
Jab We Met Indian KitchenIndian Restaurant · < 0.1 mi
MatchboxPizza Restaurant · < 0.1 mi
Ambar Restaurant, Capitol HillEastern European Restaurant · < 0.1 mi
Ted's Bulletin - Capitol HillAmerican Restaurant · < 0.1 mi
Kaiju Ramen BarRamen Restaurant · < 0.1 mi
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