Grand Sichuan International

Delicious, fiery Sichuan specialties draw loyal crowds from all corners of the city.

(646) 233-2741

229 9th Ave, Ste 1 (24th Street)
New York, NY 10001 40.7473 -74.0009

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Neighborhoods: Chelsea, Midtown

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Hours:

Daily 11:30am-11pm

Price:

$$

Last updated 10.17.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Visa, MasterCard

Catering Services:

Restaurant Management

Restaurant Special Features:

Family Style Dining, Food Delivery, Carry Out

Cuisine:

Chinese

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Grand Sichuan International

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We would like to introduce Mao Jia Cai(Mao's home cooking) to our fellow New Yorkers. A number of Chinese restaurants in Beijing, China, are named after Mao and cook Mao's favorite dishes. Mao Jia Ca'?s dishes are very popular and famous in whole China today. Almost every Chinese knows them; even he or she doesn't eat them. If everybody knows these dishes in China, why don't we tell these dishes to our fellows in New York?We offer spicy peppers, pork, fish, crab, chicken. On our menu are some dishes listed below:te dishes:1. Braised pork and chestnut in brown sauce.2. Sauteed duck and bitter…

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The Scene – Just an occasional carving or wall-hanging spruces up the plain, large, but nicely proportioned dining room; a TV showing Chinese films presides from a central perch. Quick, no-frills service matches the modest atmosphere. Expect a wait at peak times. – – The Food – Although the menu covers popular bases with "American Chinese food" and stabs at Shanghainese favorites like soup dumplings, the core competency here is the pungent, hot Sichuan cooking. A marinated salad of raw garlic, savory melon and piquant green peppers starts the meal with a bang. Continue…

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What to Drink:
The restaurant has a wine list with a dozen or so full-bodied California and Italian wines, but for most of the spicy menu, beer is a better pairing.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “Unlike most restaurants managers, Larry , is not there to insure a comfortable easy non-rushed dining experience but makes sure you eat fast to get out”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “The desert they gave me for my bday was a little strange but still a nice thought.”
food quality
78.86000156402588% positive
  1. “I've eaten at every great chinese restaurant and the spicy beef dish here was just divine.”
  2. “The food was awful, and the 'so-called' meat was unspeakable.”
  3. “Went there yesterday eve first time and the food was quite good and very generous portions.”
  4. “HORRIBLE Rude Service and mediocre food”
  5. “Sichuan food is good”
  6. “If you crave authentic, spicy sichuan food, look no futher than Grand Sichuan.”
  7. “Let's hope they continue to keep the authentic food top notch and the prices reasonable.”
  8. “They work hard for next to nothing so that you can enjoy cheap, decent food.”
  9. “The soup dumplings were amazing.”
  10. “Best Chinese food in Chelsea, some dishes very spicy, service mediocre, prices reasonable”
  11. “awful other food”
  12. “Have dined here many times when in NYC - Excellent food every time.”
  13. “Good soup dumplings though.”
  14. “used to like Gran Szechuan for its affordable, fresh, yummy Chinese food.”
  15. “The chicken and peanuts was mediocre.”
  16. “It would be the restaurant to go to every time you craved great Asian food.”
  17. “There are some Chinese restaurants with wonderful service -- and prices double or triple those at Grand Sichuan, for food that is no better.”
  18. “have never had such terrible General Tso Chicken, it was mushy (not crunchy), all fatty meat, just nasty!”
  19. “The food was delicious.”
  20. “For Great food __not recommended for a total dining experience due to manager”
  21. “Go out to have a pleasant non rushed dinner with friends _ order from some of the best dishes on the menu_and I will say the food is excellent__then during dinner encounter Larry the manger.”
  22. “It is always a favorite hangout place for Asians who love authentic Sichuan.”
  23. “Make sure you find the Fresh Chicken section, and you will know how fresh a chicken can taste.”
  24. “The food is consistently good and authenthic.”
  25. “Ordered lunch from this place because it had decent reviews and OMG the food was awful!”
  26. “This used to be my favorite chinese delivery spot but perhaps management has changed because the quality of food has fallen off completely.”
  27. “The service is authentic Chinese.”
  28. “Very authentic Sichuan food.”
  29. “Mapo tofu is best I've ever had.”
  30. “Compacted with the long lines, terrible service, and mediocre food, I give a thumbs down.”
  31. “Wow - this place has great Chinese food!”
  32. “would recommend going only for great chinese food.”
  33. “The soup dumplings were also very good, as was the lobster sauce.”
  34. “The dumplings are delicious.”
  35. “We ordered Orange Beef and kung Pao chicken/shrimp, which was awful.”
  36. “I've been several times and always order the Sichuan dishes.”
  37. “The Sichuan food here is good, suitble for most customers, even Chinese torist groups who enjoy eating here.”
  38. “The food was great - big portions, very tasty and inexpensive.”
  39. “Great food!”
  40. “There are very few restaurants in NYC offering authentic Chinese food at better prices.”
  41. “wanted to see if my food was still warm before paying and the guy CURSED at me.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “The menu is interesting and he has a great sense of”
  2. “Long menu filled with interesting stories about different menu items.”
  3. “Also becuse of its popularity and almost constant state of filled-to-capacity, the Chelsea menu is shorter (relatively speaking, as it is quite extensive) than other branches with the same chef, like Lexington.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “I've eaten at every great chinese restaurant and the spicy beef dish here was just divine.”
service
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. “However the hostesses are very rude.”
  2. “It's fair to call the service poor, but it's not fair to complain about it.”
  3. “Best Chinese food in Chelsea, some dishes very spicy, service mediocre, prices reasonable”
  4. “We were sitted right away and had constant good service.”
  5. “There are some Chinese restaurants with wonderful service -- and prices double or triple those at Grand Sichuan, for food that is no better.”
  6. “The service is authentic Chinese.”
  7. “Compacted with the long lines, terrible service, and mediocre food, I give a thumbs down.”
  8. “The good table was "reserved" for two people of asian decent that came in after us while we were stuck next to the kitchen.”
  9. “For Great food __not recommended for a total dining experience due to manager”
value
91.66999816894531% positive
  1. “Not the perfect restaurant to go on a date, but definitely worth checking out.”
  2. “My roomates and I went on a Sunday night and had a great dinner at a very reasonable price.”
  3. “Went there yesterday eve first time and the food was quite good and very generous portions.”
  4. “One of the best Chinese restaurants in Manhattan and a great value.”
  5. “Let's hope they continue to keep the authentic food top notch and the prices reasonable.”
  6. “The prices are great.”
  7. “The food was great - big portions, very tasty and inexpensive.”
  8. “Best Chinese food in Chelsea, some dishes very spicy, service mediocre, prices reasonable”
  9. “There are some Chinese restaurants with wonderful service -- and prices double or triple those at Grand Sichuan, for food that is no better.”
  10. “There are very few restaurants in NYC offering authentic Chinese food at better prices.”
  11. “used to like Gran Szechuan for its affordable, fresh, yummy Chinese food.”
  12. “They work hard for next to nothing so that you can enjoy cheap, decent food.”
wait time
0.0% positive
  1. “Compacted with the long lines, terrible service, and mediocre food, I give a thumbs down.”
1 Star Rating: Poor

09/04/11

Worst NYC Dining Experience - Food and Service

by Foodyguy at Citysearch

I can safely say that this was my WORST dining experience in 10 years of living in NYC!! I never bothered to write a review before (good or bad), but this was just too much!! Also, this was the first time in my life that I decided not to leave a tip!

The corn soup was salty as hell, and had no....corn! We decided not to complain, and moved on to the entrees. The Kong Bao Chicken was bland, and the chicken and shrimp dish had soggy tasteless shrimp. One of the spices or veggies in the dish tasted like detergent and was inedible. One of us ordered a spicy chicken dish which contained almost exclusively bones and skin, and was dry and boring. A pile of chilly peppers was supposed to account for the 'spicy' part, but did not leave any impression on the chicken.

I'd probably give the food a 4 on a 10 scale, but the service doesn't even get a 2! It was so terrible that I actually thought we were on candid camera! The waitresses were visibly angry every time they approached the table, ignored us, and frowned when we asked for a spoon for the soup (strange request, I guess). They would never acknowledge any of our (few) requests, leaving us hoping that we were heard.

Thank god there are so many great restaurants in the neighborhood (Company, Kiku, Home on Eighth, Patsy's, Hill Country, etc., etc.).

We're never coming back!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/15/11

Superb Chinese Food

by AdamLandhoff at Citysearch

I've got to say, i loved the food here. Not only was it delicious, but it came with great service and the environment was perfect for this kinda food. I loved the place, and I'll definitely be stopping back. That wonton soup was to die for

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/12/11

Amazing

by Katie Ss at Citysearch

The food was terrific and especially the wonton soup. I love wonton soup...

2 Star Rating: Below Average

03/23/11

A typical Chinese American restaurant

by ImagineReason at Citysearch

I wouldn't expect more from this restaurant than typical Americanized Chinese fare. The portions are very good, the service very poor, and there was little Sichuan I could find in my dish.

1 Star Rating: Poor

02/21/11

Don't Trust

by Food Mission at Citysearch

If you are a vegetarian, you cannot eat here. For example, the menu says the hot & sour soup is "vegetarian," but if you ask if it actually has broth in it, they say yes...that's not vegetarian! None of their soups are. I was reduced to steamed vegetables and tofu, which I could have made at home where I would not have been hurried through my dinner so they could seat the next group.

The Details on Grand Sichuan International

Place Categories:

  • great yummy chinese food
  • authentic spicy sichuan food
  • mediocre other food
  • wonderful service
  • authentic sichuan
  • great prices
  • very good soup dumplings
  • fresh general tso chicken
  • favorite hangout place
  • great chinese restaurant
  • order sichuan dishes
  • not perfect restaurant
  • great sense
  • mediocre chicken
  • awful orange beef
  • just nasty fatty meat
  • pleasant non
  • decent pan fried dumplings
  • just divine spicy beef dish
  • great food __
  • awful ordered lunch
  • best mapo tofu
  • great value
  • quite good portions
  • very rude hostesses

Message from Grand Sichuan International

  • Mao Jia Cai
  • Hunan food
  • Traditional Chinese

We would like to introduce Mao Jia Cai(Mao's home cooking) to our fellow New Yorkers. A number of Chinese restaurants in Beijing, China, are named after Mao and cook Mao's favorite dishes. Mao Jia Ca'?s dishes are very popular and famous in whole China today. Almost every Chinese knows them; even he or she doesn't eat them. If everybody knows these dishes in China, why don't we tell these dishes to our fellows in New York?

We offer spicy peppers, pork, fish, crab, chicken. On our menu are some dishes listed below:te dishes:

1. Braised pork and chestnut in brown sauce.

2. Sauteed duck and bitter melon.

3. Sauteed whole spicy red or green pepper.

4. Steamed river fish.

5. Sauteed Chinese vegetables

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