[willystyle]

Looking for a good authentic Sichuan restaurant in Vancouver/Bby/Richmond.

Chongqing doesn't count, and nor does Kalvin's Szechuan (too damn busy).

[Klondike]

Garlic & Chili (http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/14/1482764/restaurant/Vancouver/North-Burnaby/Garlic-Chili-Restaurant-Burnaby) in Burnaby - cheap lunch specials. I usually get the spicy chicken or ginger beef. It's my go-to Szechuan place. Lots of parking.

Private Home (http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/14/1685003/restaurant/Vancouver/South-Burnaby/Private-Home-Chinese-Cuisine-Burnaby) is close to Metrotown. Everything is great, but order from the lunch special on weekdays because it can get a bit pricey. No parking in the back, but there's always a space across the street or a block away.

Szechuan Chili (http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/14/181760/restaurant/Fairview/Szechuan-Chili-Vancouver) in Vancouver is also decent. It's like Garlic & Chili but not as spectacular. If you're in the neighborhood it's a safe place to eat but parking is a hassle.

[jing]

New Szechuan in Burquitlam

[willystyle]

Garlic & Chili (http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/14/1482764/restaurant/Vancouver/North-Burnaby/Garlic-Chili-Restaurant-Burnaby) in Burnaby - cheap lunch specials. I usually get the spicy chicken or ginger beef. It's my go-to Szechuan place. Lots of parking.

Private Home (http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/14/1685003/restaurant/Vancouver/South-Burnaby/Private-Home-Chinese-Cuisine-Burnaby) is close to Metrotown. Everything is great, but order from the lunch special on weekdays because it can get a bit pricey. No parking in the back, but there's always a space across the street or a block away.

Szechuan Chili (http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/14/181760/restaurant/Fairview/Szechuan-Chili-Vancouver) in Vancouver is also decent. It's like Garlic & Chili but not as spectacular. If you're in the neighborhood it's a safe place to eat but parking is a hassle.
I don't think any of the restaurants you've listed is authentic Sichuan cuisine. 2 of the 3 restaurants serves westernized Sichuan cuisine and has Cantonese dishes on the menu.

New Szechuan in Burquitlam
Too far.

[Culverin]

The chili wontons at Garlic and Chili are good.
But not as spicy as before.
Too bad.

[joquio]

Alvin Garden (http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/14/1431238/restaurant/Vancouver/Burnaby-South/Alvin-Garden-Burnaby)?
If you like spicy food this place is pretty good. Great selection for lunch specials and it's huge, comes with soup and pretty cheap.
A la cart dishes are pretty good too but are a little pricey as the portions are smaller than other places.

There is also Szechuan House Restaurant (http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/14/1566360/restaurant/Vancouver/Burnaby-South/Szechuan-House-Restaurant-Burnaby-Burnaby) close by. Don't think they have lunch specials. It's not bad either but I like Alvin Garden over this one.

[Spoon]

I don't really eat Szechuan food that often, but I believe this place is authentic. Food was great, I just couldn't handle the heat from this place even though I asked for the mildest spiciness.
Northern Chinese Cuisine ????? - Central Richmond - Richmond | Urbanspoon (http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/14/1536326/restaurant/Vancouver/Central-Richmond/Northern-Chinese-Cuisine-Richmond)

This is another place I went to.
Golden Szechuan Restaurant - Central Richmond - Richmond | Urbanspoon (http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/14/762775/restaurant/Vancouver/Richmond-Central/Golden-Szechuan-Restaurant-Richmond)
Rating's pretty poor, but I liked their food. And I have to agree with some of the reviews. Their service is pretty lacking. :joy:

[fishCak3s]

Szechuan House is good and I go to Highgate Chinese Restaurant ???? - South Burnaby - Burnaby | Urbanspoon (http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/14/1652406/restaurant/Vancouver/South-Burnaby/Highgate-Chinese-Restaurant-Burnaby) because it's within walking distance to where I live