Szechuan Garden Chinese Restaurant

4211 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920, United States
+1 865-579-0889
$$$ Sichuan restaurant , Restaurant
(1238 Reviews)
Price Range $10–20

Szechuan Garden Chinese Restaurant on Chapman Highway offers a straightforward, no-fuss dining experience that’s well suited for anyone craving classic Sichuan and Chinese-American dishes in Knoxville. The atmosphere strikes a balance between casual and comfortably bustling, particularly popular during lunch and early dinner hours when locals often stop by for generous portions without stretching the budget.

Inside, the space feels familiar and practical rather than trendy, with a clean and well-kept dining area that can get lively on weekends, especially after church on Sundays. The staff operate with steady attentiveness even when busy, and those who frequent the spot mention a few standout servers who help keep the service smooth and friendly. For those in a hurry or preferring takeout, the drive-thru window is a convenient perk that adds to the place’s local appeal.

The menu covers a broad range of beloved dishes, emphasizing spicy and savory flavors typical of the Szechuan style. Popular choices among visitors include the shrimp in Szechuan sauce, hot and sour soup, Mongolian beef, and crab rangoons — with portion sizes generous enough to send home leftovers. A lot of people appreciate the affordable lunch specials, making it a solid option for weekday meals or casual dinners with friends and family.

This restaurant fits well into the neighborhood as a steady option for those who enjoy traditional Chinese-American cooking with a bit of authentic Szechuan kick. Expect a lively but unpretentious vibe where locals tend to gather for familiar comfort food rather than experimental cuisine. If you appreciate hearty dishes that lean into bold, spicy sauces alongside dependable classics like egg rolls and fried rice, Szechuan Garden provides a reliably satisfying choice in Knox.

Highlights
Has great tea selection
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
What they serve
Serves comfort food
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves vegan dishes
Serves vegetarian dishes
Best for
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Wednesday

11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Thursday

11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Friday

11:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Saturday

11:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Sunday

11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

1238 Reviews
Jenna Lawhead

28 Dec 2025

What a gem! Best Chinese I’ve had in Knox in a long time. I ordered the shrimp in szechuan sauce and it was amazing. My hot and sour soup was delicious as well. They have a great lunch special. Our server was working her butt off the entire time to accommodate everyone (busy Sunday after church crowd) and was super friendly. I will be back to try many more dishes!

Hadi Bhidya

10 Dec 2025

This is a very old school chinese american restuarant that serves classics. The food is very reasonably priced, especially for 2025, and the service and atmosphere is great. I got all of the food pictured for around $17 and it was too much to finish. I was recommended to try the mongolian beef and it didn't disappoint. Will definitely recommend and will be ordering takeout in the future!

Landri Wilcox

01 Dec 2025

One of my fave places to eat in Knoxville!!! Might be a little bit of a hidden gem, but it is famous in my friend group. They give you plenty of food and I usually can take leftovers home with me. The best crab Rangoons I’ve ever had. The staff is so nice here!! My fave waiter is named Aidan, he is so awesome. Special shoutout to the drive thru window!!!

GLR

28 Oct 2025

We had a group of three for lunch today and the restaurant was very clean when we arrived. We were promotely greeted and allowed to sit anywhere we wanted to. The restaurant had very few people eating when we arrived at 11:45, but when we were finishing up around 12:30 it was full up. Our server was very friendly and all our entrees were excellent. We ordered extra egg rolls and our meals came with a soup. I had the Hot and Sour and it was very tasty. Our lunch portion was to much for one person so I boxed up my left overs and ordered some addition egg rolls to go for later this week. This was a great meal

Kristi

27 Oct 2025

This is one of my favorite SoKno restaurants. We go here at least once a week and I enjoy everything I ate. The hot and sour is delicious! They get busy during dinner hours, so plan accordingly.

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