Grand Sichuan Chinese Rstrnts
(212) 625-9212
125 Canal St Ste 1
New York,
NY
10002
40.716
-73.9951
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Chinatown
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Come here for the hotpot!
by fairydust
September 11, 2008
If you hear people talk about a Grand Sichuan that has the best hotpot in town, this is it (don't get it confused with other restaurants with the same name). I would highly recommended getting the spicy broth-chicken broth combo so that you can cool off your tongue in between. They have an amazing selection of meats, seafood, and vegetables that you can put it. The decor is of the minimalist Chinatown variety, but the waitstaff was really very polite and attentive.
- Pros: amazing hotpot
- Cons: small and crowded (but typical of many Chinatown restaurants)
The original outpost of Manhattan's mini-empire of Sichuan restaurants.
by Justin Hartung
April 11, 2007
In Short
This Chinese restaurant has proven so popular, it's spawned multiple outposts, although this is the orginal location. Decor varies from location to location, with photos of Mao Tse-Tung making occasional appearances. Menus also vary, though most break down into Sichuan, Hunan, and "American Chinese Food" sections. Sichuan should be the main draw, with basics like smoked tea duck and double-cooked pork available alongside more intriguing dishes like sliced conch and "Bad Smell Bean Curd."
Wonton in hot oil... wow.
by ewab
February 13, 2007
This is just the best in NY city... or any place outside of china... so much better than most of what you get that passes for real chinese...
Loofah, Crispy whole fish and the hotpot - cheep good eats. This is spicy and authentic Sichuan.
We happened upon it and what a happy accident. I could go there any day of the week. I saw a beef dish at the table next to me that I will try next time I get back there.
- Pros: Spicy,
Best HotPot in Chinatown
by yargnawh
January 17, 2007
Went on a Monday night, not too crowd, got seated quickly. the seating isn't too tight like some other chinese restaurant. Two menus to choose from, regular menu or hotpot menu. Definately get a hotpot menu. It has both english and chinese. they have two broths to choose from, plain or spicy. or you can get both. (a must). there's a good selection of ingredients. all fresh and well prepared. and the service was fast. Eating couldn't be more fun. After dinner, the check came to about $20 a person, which is totally worthy it. Definately going back more often.
- Pros: Very Traditional Sichuan HotPot, Good Selection
- Cons: None
Awesome Chinese! Authentic Spicy food
by amb1965
August 31, 2006
Really, really good stuff! This is the real thing. The tripe and tongue in hot oil is so good, I was able to forget how creepy the ingredients sounded. The wonton in hot oil and the crispy fish and the smoked tea-duck... yummy. The hotpot is great (and cheap) too, but the loofah, yes, what you wash your back with... the baby loofah, is a ttreat - so buttery and naturally sweet - the perfect compliment to the spicy dishes.
- Pros: food
- Cons: ambiance
Just the spice that i was looking for
by gotr0
August 22, 2006
Loved this place. I only got to try the hotpot (huo guo) but it sent me right back to China. The dish had the regional flavor of mala (i dont' know the English) but not too much. After 5 minutes of eating I had the usual feeling of my head flushing from the spices (exactly what I was looking for). Of course if your not into having a fire in your mouth you can also get the regular chicken broth. I would def go back next time I am in New York.
- Pros: Spicy foods, quaint atmosphere
- Cons: Chinese service
Best Szechuan!
by simonbrandler
August 03, 2006
Doesn't look like much, but definitely the best Szechuan food I've found in NYC. Every dish I've tried (I'm partial to spicy chicken dishes) was delicious. A bit oily, but that's par for the course with these types of places. I challenge anyone to beat the quality of this chiense food at this price.
- Pros: Delicious and cheap
- Cons: Not pretty to look at; sometimes it's tough getting the waiters to notice you're there.
muy delicioso!
by jojolouise
August 21, 2003
I got quick takeout here one evening before hopping on the NYC Chinatown to Boston Chinatown bus. I ordered the pork and scallion dumplings (which were amazing) and the cold sichuan noodles (SPICY!!). Next time, I think I'll just get the regular cold noodles...I was very impressed with the quality of the food; I will definitely make a point of going here again. If only they had a location here in Boston!
- Pros: Inexpensive
- Cons: Ambience
not for the faint of heart
by battistini
December 04, 2002
This is the finest Szechuan restaurant in NYC or anywhere (so far as I can tell). The food packs a wollop and will surprise you and delight you over and over again. So far as the negative review I do not doubt her experience. Everytime I have gone the restaurant was not crowded at all but the Chinese of Chinatown are not renowned for their service and if the staff were overwhelmed I can imagine all Hell breaking loose. Perhaps go earlier on Friday or Saturday nights, but I imagine it is a rare problem because it is not often crowded.
- Pros: food, cost
I love this spicy restaurant
by mayflower100
July 19, 2002
If you love Spicy chinese food, this restaurant is for you. I have tried many dishes, and most of them are extremely delicious. Their fish soup, though not spicy, is rich yet delicate. Their DanDan noodle, wonton in hot sauce, hot and spicy beef... are flawless. Highly recommended.
