Grand Sichuan International

229 9th Ave, Ste 1
New York NY 10001
(212) 620-5200

Chinese cooking in New York City was better and more diverse 25 years ago than it is today (many of the great older chefs who emigrated to America during the Cold War have retired, and the demand is too high in China itself today to encourage anyone to leave). That said, chef/restaurateur Xiaotu "John" Zhang's Grand Sichuan restaurants — of which the 9th Avenue branch is considered the best — are a bright spot on the local food scene. The cooking holds true to ancient roots but embraces the evolution of modern cuisine, redefining the familiar "take-out" that New Yorkers have come to love (and depend on) while suggesting a more vibrant future for Chinese food in America. — Jess Kapadia, 2/19/11

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Bravo
Stomach destroying hot oil bathed scechuan goodness. -Seth Caro, Top Chef Just Desserts

Jennifer B.
Pork. Soup. Dumplings.

Mari S.
expect a wait until about 10pm, but if you wait, definitely get the soup dumplings

The Corcoran Group
Unassuming Sichuan restaurant that is an awesome place for groups to share family style eating – and they serve some of the BEST soup dumplings in the city.

Barry C.
Order the soup dumplings and Sichuan dan dan noodles for starters.

Ted R.
get the soup dumplings!

Orchid L.
Soup dumplings and dumplings in red oil are a must! Get one order per person for the dumplings in red oil because you won't want to share.

Ace B.
fresh chicken au Zhou chicken is the most incredible dish

Rob K.
Order off-menu item: "Green Pea Shoots"

Sean H.
It's decent American Chinese food, but go to Chinatown for the real thing

Fr. John Z.
As usual, great food, good prices, with service that veers between surly and uninterested.

Sam
Pork soup dumplings are to die for

Gregory F.
Get the cold sichuan noodles (order it spicy, even though it's not that spicy) and get tea smoked duck (awesome)

Cappy P.
Soup dumplings. Drive from BOS some days just to get them. Best ever. Red braised pork with chestnut good too, as is duck w/ bitter melon.

miles l.
#149 is not good

Adam M.
The soup dumplings are amazing.

Matt R.
Food's very good. Service is abysmal, though. Know that going in. Up to you to decide if you want to take your business to any number of other quality and respectable Chinese places in the city.

Benjamin H.
Worst service ever. Enjoy!

Corbin K.
Steam Dumplings: Yum Yum

maryandmac
Very good food. Try the eggplant with green peppers. Be prepared to wait at least 20 minutes for a table, but well worth it.

BLOUIN ARTINFO
Get away from the gallery crowd at this unpretentious Chinese restaurant known for their soup dumplings and extensive menu of both authentic Sichuan and Americanized chinese dishes.

James
Get the Aui Zhou Spicy Chicken spicy and crispy from the "fresh chicken" menu (C6). Best thing I've eaten at a Chinese restaurant in years, if not ever. Pork scallion dumplings are a great choice too.

Lisa E.
Everyone comes for the soup dumplings, but if you like a little heat, try the dumplings in red oil. Spicy little dollops of perfection.

Sapana S.
The pork soup dumplings are amazing and way tastier than Joe's. Get it.

M. G. S.
Rude staff, amazing crab and pork soup dumplings!

Casey F.
Amazing pork soup dumplings and awesome fortune cookie fortunes.

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