I studied abroad in Beijing last spring for 5 months and I would describe this restaurant as between "american chinese" food and authentic chinese food. They speak mandarin, not cantonese, so I... More

I studied abroad in Beijing last spring for 5 months and I would describe this restaurant as between "american chinese" food and authentic chinese food. They speak mandarin, not cantonese, so I could practice the language. Also, to explain the confusion about the restaurant being closed: there were two locations both on 9th ave (one between 50th and 51st and a second at 24th) and the first closed sometime in the fall of 2007. The woman who answered the phone at the 24th street location told me something about a lease running out. Pros: good food, nice staff, speak mandarin, moderately priced
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The Sichuan food here is good, suitble for most customers, even Chinese torist groups who enjoy eating here. However, the restaurant is still open and why city search marks it "close?"

The Sichuan food here is good, suitble for most customers, even Chinese torist groups who enjoy eating here. However, the restaurant is still open and why city search marks it "close?"
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Went there for dinner Friday night and ordered a few traditional Sichuan dishes. First were two appetizers - spicy beef & tripes; sliced conch w/hot oil. The sliced beef was tough (should be tender)... More

Went there for dinner Friday night and ordered a few traditional Sichuan dishes. First were two appetizers - spicy beef & tripes; sliced conch w/hot oil. The sliced beef was tough (should be tender) and the dish was too salty. The conch on the other hand was superbly bland! Then the three entrees we had: Chicken w/chili pepper; spicy "water" cooked fish; string beans. The string beans were okay, hard to go wrong there. The chicken again was overly salty but otherwise was okay. The fish was the dish we went for and was the dish we were most disppointed in. It was totally cooked the wrong way. As the waitress put it down on the table, we all looked in awed and she was quick to say this is "how we do it here." I said this is not how it's cooked [authentically] and you should've told us when we ordered [in Chinese]. She said "I don't know what kind you had before" but yet she was quick to tell us that this is how THEY do this dish! It was as if we ordered a beef stew and was presented with chunks of burger patties [no sauce] instead. A total disappointment. I had the same dish at the sichuan restaurant on St. Mark's in June and it was made the authentic way. Cons: Long line and not authentic
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I've been going to this place for at least five years, and I haven't noticed the decline in food quality mentioned by others, but I am pesco-vegetarian (I do eat shrimp, fish, tofu, all veggies,... More

I've been going to this place for at least five years, and I haven't noticed the decline in food quality mentioned by others, but I am pesco-vegetarian (I do eat shrimp, fish, tofu, all veggies, etc.), so I can't comment on the quality of their meat (pork, chicken, beef) dishes. The service is authentic Chinese. Of course it's surly. Low- to mid-priced Chinese restaurants throughout the City and throughout Mainland China have surly service - for good reason. Slave labor is hard. They cover three times more tables than staff at most other NYC restaurants, are mistreated by management, and get less than minimum wage. Illegal? Yes. Who turns them in? The staff can speak only "restaurant English," if that. Many are illegal immigrants. They get nothing for courtesy but fired. Courtesy takes time, and each server has to keep pace with the others or management boots them, and they can't get another job. They work hard for next to nothing so that you can enjoy cheap, decent food. It's fair to call the service poor, but it's not fair to complain about it. All that said, this place is better than its competitors because the food is better. There are some Chinese restaurants with wonderful service -- and prices double or triple those at Grand Sichuan, for food that is no better. Pros: Thumbs up for food that beats its competitors Cons: Service is the same as you find at Chinese competitors - surly
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We were enjoying our first dining here including Mapo tofu and other spicy meal. Then found an insect (ok, starting with "R" , but City Search don't allow me to use that word) in our vegetable... More

We were enjoying our first dining here including Mapo tofu and other spicy meal. Then found an insect (ok, starting with "R" , but City Search don't allow me to use that word) in our vegetable sauteed!!! We totally lost our appetite, told the manager what we found (they took out this meal portion from our bill). The terrible part was not only this, then hostess approached us, complaining that the tip was too small and said "it sometime happens, but we work for tip!". Well, if SOMETIME happens this, I swear that we'll never come back again!
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The food was great - big portions, very tasty and inexpensive. The dumplings are delicious. Although the wait was long(without reservations), its worth it. A must go when you are in New York. ... More

The food was great - big portions, very tasty and inexpensive. The dumplings are delicious. Although the wait was long(without reservations), its worth it. A must go when you are in New York. The best part... it is not touristy! Pros: Fast service once you are seated Cons: The waitresses lack in personality what the restaurant makes up in food quality
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There are very few restaurants in NYC offering authentic Chinese food at better prices. Not the perfect restaurant to go on a date, but definitely worth checking out.

There are very few restaurants in NYC offering authentic Chinese food at better prices. Not the perfect restaurant to go on a date, but definitely worth checking out.
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Definitely not what it used to be. What was once one of the only truly "worth the wait" dining experiences in the city, has sadly become quite disappointing. Compacted with the long lines,... More

Definitely not what it used to be. What was once one of the only truly "worth the wait" dining experiences in the city, has sadly become quite disappointing. Compacted with the long lines, terrible service, and mediocre food, I give a thumbs down. Real shame.
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How can you have a place with such good food, but awful service? Is it for the tourists? First off, I would never dine in here, iI only order to go. And I call first. But the food is so good,... More

How can you have a place with such good food, but awful service? Is it for the tourists? First off, I would never dine in here, iI only order to go. And I call first. But the food is so good, regardless if you order the "normal" dishes or decide to go more adventurous with your choices, you'll be pleased (with the food, that is). But the service is simply horrible, like they can not stand to even look at you.
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Don't go!! The food was awful, and the 'so-called' meat was unspeakable. Service was rude as well. Just wondering how anyone could give positive reviews about this place!?!? Cons: Poor... More

Don't go!! The food was awful, and the 'so-called' meat was unspeakable. Service was rude as well. Just wondering how anyone could give positive reviews about this place!?!? Cons: Poor service, Awful food
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