This is a perfectly standard Szechuan/Sichuan spot pretty close to the 59th Street/Queensboro Bridge. It's one of two close by, along with the tastier House of Plenty nearby. There's also the much better Hui on East 70th, but that's a bit more of a schlep. I've been here for their lunch special, which is reasonably priced and includes an appetizer, rice, and your choice of entree. The service was slightly slow, and it was quiet and clean. I went with the Hot and Sour, which was good. Other appetizer options include spring rolls, a vegetable hot and sour, or a free drink, such as a Coke. It wasn't overly gloopy and had plenty of vegetables and tofu inside. I also liked the tofu texture, and there were some ginger, wood ear, and a few other things. Some spots have a bit more kick, but this was still good and definitely on the Sichuan sour/spicy end rather than the cornstarch-laden version found at American Chinese spots. My main dish was the Double Cooked Pork/Hui Guo Rou, which I believe was $12.50 or so. I got white rice, though they also have fried rice or brown rice as options. Listed as tender pork belly, twice-cooked for rich flavor and velvety texture, this was pretty good. I have had better flavored pork belly at a few other spots, but it was nice. It was a bit salty from all the douchi, or fermented black beans, but the rice, as usual, helped tone down the saltiness. In terms of mala, the spice was a bit mild and a bit numbing, but not too much. This was a decent and acceptable version. This was an alright Szechuan spot. I don't go out of my way to eat here, but it does well in a pinch. read more

Grand Sichuan Eastern - Lunch special. Hot and Sour. Good - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

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When in town, I generally meet a friend on Mondays for an early afternoon discussion group. We've gotten in the habit of going for lunch afterwards. I noticed a nearby Indian restaurant on the bus ride over. Since they were closing soon after our arrival, we hit the Chinese restaurant next door instead ..... and it was great! Grand Sichuan Eastern offers $12.95 lunch specials including soup and entree. Their hot and sour is deliciously spicy. I could have downed a second bowl. The vegetables in my chicken-with-vegetables, were crisp. A satisfying choice. Rather than defaulting to steamed rice, you're given a choice of fried, steamed or brown with no upcharge. I'd happily return. Plenty of options on the lunch menu. I appreciate the staff continuously filling our water and leaving us to chat unbothered. We were there so long, I realized I had to cut out, to cook my husband the dinner I offered to make! read more

Grand Sichuan Eastern - Chicken with vegetables and brown rice - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

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Typical takeout place but if you wanted to have a meal there, it's pretty clean and decent service! I don't know why it is so poorly reviewed. I have been ordering from this place for many years now. Their Dan Dan noodles sauce is my favorite likely since they are low on peanut. Their fish in hot oil is also pretty amazing. Highly recommend the cumin lamb with some steamed rice. Finally, the wontons in sezhuan sauce is a must try as well Overall, over the years, these have become our favorite and we keep ordering these items and this place never disappoints read more

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First time in a while, hoped quality stayed good. We had delivery - note almost $8 'delivery fee' plus another fee I didn't understand. Came warm and on time. Hot and sour soup (we shared a small) had good silky texture, peppery/slightly hot taste but otherwise kinda meh. Better was beef with mixed vegetables (mild taste and beef quite tender) and slightly smoky tasty beef with string beans. Total cost around $75 which is the new uncomfortable price I guess for a pretty simple dinner for two. Ambiance? Phone rep was hard to understand, and receipt was almost all Chinese which seems ok but hard to sort out especially regarding the fees. But the food was good! read more

If you don't live in New York than the first few hours 'can' be jarring. Being as that may, you just landed and still need to eat. It's getting on in the evening and the evening is getting cold, so you button up your coat tight and prepare for the journey. Luckily for me, although I don't reside in New York, I am very familiar with her, she's seen me at my best and my worst. I know exactly what I want, this delicious Szechuan restaurant in Midtown. It's on the way to where I'm headed and it comes out piping hot and greasy, just what I need after fighting back the previous night's sins on the airplane. I opt for an Uber over the subway and upon exiting the Uber I start walking toward the indiscreet store-front that houses delicious, near-authentic Szechuan cuisine. I pass faceless people wearing the costumes of the businessman, hipster, homeless, nanny and student, finally arriving at a place where, through repetition, taste has become memory. I enter, noticing what I usually notice first, it's clean. I sit down, I relax and then I order from a list of 'what I order.' On this occasion, I decide on the pork ribs, hot & sour soup, mapo tofu, pan fried noodles and on and on and on. You know how it gets when you land in a place other than your home? You splurge! Most of the food hits the right dopamine centers and makes you believe in the power of MSG. They also deliver, in case it's cold and going outside is not an option. Stay having and supporting your favorites my friends... read more

I was there for their lunch special. The foods are ok. The portion isn't super big. And it's kind of salty. But they do have a pretty big selection for lunch specials one can choose from read more

Grand Sichuan Eastern - 1. Egg Drop Soup - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

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I have been there several times. I ordered tonight and the food was so bad I asked to return. They said I ordered it and they would not let me order anything else and they CHARGED me. Terrible don't go. Rude not a quality place. read more

This place gets an A for food and an F for service. The service from the woman sitting at the front counter was so appallingly rude that I was left in disbelief. For a moment I thought I was on a hidden camera prank show. Also it took so long from the moment I placed a simple order of chicken fried rice and dumpling soup, almost a half an hour. Sorry but there are too many other restaurants in NYC to return to this establishment for a second serving of such rudeness. read more

Best lunch special in the area. This is our go-to for quality and good value. Veggie fried rice in the lunch special is the way to go.

Still my goto for Szechuan. I still occasionally try new dishes here. Going to attach photos of the broccoli with garlic and the chongqing spicy and aromatic diced fish. read more

Grand Sichuan Eastern - 16. Chong Qing Spicy and Aromatic Diced Fish - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

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We've eaten here, and more often taken out from here, many times. Although we've liked it in the past, lately we've been disappointed. The food is now average at best, nothing special. read more

Great no frills Chinese spot. Nice and clean inside and food is also pretty good. Portion sizes were also good, compared to a lot of other Chinese restaurants in the neighborhood. Highly recommend trying the beef with oyster sauce. A little pricey, but makes sense for the neighborhood. Also great way to support the AAPI community and a local small businesses. Overall enjoyed the meal and would definitely come back and try some of their other dishes. read more

Grand Sichuan Eastern - Shrimp Chow Fun - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

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Really more of a 3.5. Service was great, not too many people in there. Ordered the mapo tofu lunch special with a hot and sour soup and the crystal steamed dumplings. The soup was pretty good, nothing to really write home about. The crystal shrimp dumplings were pretty disappointing. Didn't really taste like they had shrimp in them, more like the essence of shrimp without any actual pieces of shrimp. I liked the mapo tofu and while it definitely got me with the spice it also kinda made me think....is this the right spice? I love when a mapo tofu numbs the tongue so you can keep eating it no matter how hot it is! And this was definitely spicy but didn't get that numbing sensation. It tasted pretty good though and for a lunch special on the east side I thought it was pretty cheap! read more

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This restaurant is listed on Seamless website as Haku Chinese. Address is 1047 2nd Ave, right next door to this main restaurant Grand Sichuan. Looks like Grand Sichuan extended their restaurant when their next door restaurant, called Haku Sushi, permanently closed. Just Google search Haku Chinese, NY, NY or Haku Sushi, NY, NY. This is very shady business since it seems Haku Chinese on Seamless obtained very high ratings which is likely due to owners of either original restaurant at 1047 2nd Ave or a previously named business called Haku Chinese. This IS NOT the original Haku Chinese! Customers BEWARE!! I personally wouldn't trust a business that would go to these lengths to get good review ratings on any platform and lacks in good food quality or good customer service. You've been warned. read more

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Came here on my lunch and enjoyed the food. Service wasn't too slow. Soup came out fast and was light and delicious. The shredded beef could've been spicier but it was well seasoned and paired with the rice well. It was part of the lunch special which was priced around $13. Cheaper options nearby for a quick lunch but this was still a good spot. Wish the portions were bigger though. read more

Grand Sichuan Eastern - Vegetable Hot and Sour Soup - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

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I was craving some homemade Chinese food and this place definitely satisfied my cravings with the homey meal. My boyfriend and I ordered takeout from this place and the service was very efficient and quick. The chef himself even came out to hand us our order. We ordered the egg drop soup, the Singapore Mai Fun, and Fried Rice with Shredded Roast Duck. The Singapore Mai Fun was my favorite. I love how it was not only flavorful but contained both shrimp and pork (appreciated the double proteins!). Even though this dish was indicated as spicy, it was not spicy at all. The flavoring was so good and all the ingredients and the noodles all go together really well. The portion of this dish was also pretty big which I love since I really like noodle dishes. The egg drop soup was also amazing. I haven't had the soup in so long and both the soup and the noodle dish made it a great and cozy meal on a chilly fall day. Can't wait to come back again to try out the other dishes! read more

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I normally would't mind to leave a bad review even the food is half raw.. but this one had me! Company Lunch order from this restaurant, worst Chinese food ever had in NYC! They even cut ginger like potato in ur dish... read more

I ordered delivery for tonight. Yang chau fried rice and the crab and pork soup dumplings. The fried rice had no taste. It didn't have any ham or char siu. I ordered the shrimp and it had a good amount of shrimp. The soup dumplings were small but flavorful. The delivery was faster than their estimated time. Overall I would stick to the dumplings only. read more

Grand Sichuan Eastern - Crab and pork dumplings - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

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Quick service and delicious food. Definitely has that numbing spice, if you're looking for it read more

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Grand sichuan is a solid option for Chinese food in midtown. Their turnip with beef, string beans, and lotus root are a must. My family orders of ent from here. Whenever I am looking for comforting, flavorful dishes this is the place I go to! Really quick and easy take out, would def recommend! read more

This place is super shady. For the last few years I've ordered rice and beef for my dogs once or twice a month. I ordered 2x for them LAST WEEK. Today I received less than a 1/2 closer to 1/3 of what the order was in the past. I called and they told be that the chef gave me too much 2x last week. I asked him about the last three years he didn't know what to say about that. This turns my stomach. If they have a problem with inflation change the prices. Don't scam your customers. They charged me $6 read more

Grand Sichuan Eastern - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

I really like this place and it actually has authentic Sichuanese food. Chili oil, szechuan peppercorns, ma la flavors. Fair portions, prices, and food prepared fresh yet quickly. Dan Dan noodles are $7.95, and they're really addictively delicious. I've stopped here for takeout a 1/2 dizen times, quality consistent, I'm a fan. read more

The dim sum is excellent. Some of the best Chinese food I've had in NYC. Highly recommend for either dine-in or take out. Service is great and fast. Nice wine selection too. 10/10 experience all around. read more

I live in the neighborhood, and used to work in Chinatown. I know what good Szechuan food is and tell you not to make my mistake: don't let the street view dissuade you from going here, as it did me for many years. I finally tried it a couple of years ago and can only say that I wish I had gone earlier. My rating for their food is a solid 5! I have been a weekly customer ever since. You don't go here for ambience; you go here for the food. Among my favorites, I can assure you that there is no restaurant that serves better sesame cold noodles, vegetable fried rice, and shrimp with garlic sauce. The prices are reasonable for NYC, the service is fine, and the food cannot be beat. If you like Szechuan food, this is THE spot! read more

Wow!! Craving Szechuan food but don't have the energy to go all the way to flushing? This is the place for you. Our family came here super late on a weeknight and they were nice enough to accommodate us 40 min before closing. Genuinely pleasantly surprised by all the food we ordered. This place has been our go to over the years, but we tried the spicy fried diced chicken dish today and it exceeded all of our expectations. Not only was the chicken super light and crunchy, but the red peppers were fried to crispy perfection too. The entire dish was edible, unlike other Szechuan places where you order la zhi ji and half the plate is filled with dried red pepper that you can't even eat. Double cooked pork was excellent too. Hit the spot! read more

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One of the Best Northern authentic Chinese in NYC. Owner Chef meticulously prepare every dish with pride. Dishes from the Smoked meats from the Mountain taste to one of the most extensive seafood dishes from the sea. There's more fish dishes on this menu than any Chinese restaurants in Manhattan. If you understand the depth of the Chef's menu, you will be rewarded. Don't get put off by looking at the decor from the street. Think of it as a private dinning club. read more

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Wow. I guess there was a change in management. It used to be Grand Sichuan Eastern. I've been ordering from here for about two years. These clowns jacked up the prices 75 percent!! for example....Fried Pork Dumplings used to be $7.95, now 10.95. They don't do egg drop wonton soup anymore, btw.... small wonton soup is $4.95, use to be 3 dollars. ALSO, they dont give you brown rice anymore. So sad, never ordering again. And the kid behind the counter is an asshole. F'them.... read more

Didn't give us a fork or napkins. Had to eat with our hands like animals. Also, the dumplings were a little too thick.

What a score so close to my house!!! Food and staff was awesome. You get a lot so the young lady has lunch today. Nice beer selection. They also do take out. But sitting in better. Freshly made dishes all served with white rice or brown. You will enjoy it. read more

For the past two years, we have regularly ordered takeout dinners from Grand Sichuan Eastern about twice a month, and they always do a fantastic job. The food is consistently fresh, hot, and tasty. The portions are generous, often lasting us for at least two days. Every order is carefully packed and always accurate. We highly recommend Grand Sichuan for a satisfying and delicious dining experience! read more

Very good Szechuan cuisine, with all the spice you can handle Great for large parties especially for Chinese Nee Year! read more

I am amazed by the low rating this place has on Yelp. The food was very good, especially the Chilli Pepper Chicken and staff was very well mannered. I went upon the recommendation of a friend and it was beyond expectations. read more

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I received my delivery tonight. The food was delicious as always, but the delivery SUCKS !! I expect my order to be delivered to the front door of my apt,. Not curbside of my building. I will not continue to pay a premium for this type of non-service. The attached photo is from the driver letting me know my order has arrived IMG_0527 Richard Cobb read more

Warning to customers!!!!. I ordered take-out of vegetarian mapo tofu (order repeated several times and repeated back) to serve to vegetarian guests. When I reached home, it was clear that there were pieces of ground pork in the "vegetarian" mapo tofu. It was extremely embarrassing, I threw the food out uneaten, and I had to go out again to find food to serve my guests. Several days later, when I found my receipt with the order number (#50042), I called the restaurant to register my complaint, they refused to deal with it because I didn't call back the same day, so they could re-do the order. I explained that I lived nowhere nearby, and re-doing the order would have been unacceptable. Poor customer service and unacceptable quality control. Beware! read more

The food here is great - authentic, flavorful, generous portions, and served in a no-frills environment with paper table mats. Don't expect to be pampered by the service but you come here for the actual authentic food. It's the only place in Midtown that serves true-to-flavor Sichuan cuisine. I am giving 5 stars for the food. Service and ambiance are more like a 2 but again - I judge on actual dishes! Some highlights: 1. Braised pork shoulder with shitake and bok choy: This was delish with tender, flavorful pork shoulder in a spicy and savory jus. The portion is huge but I ended up eating 75% of it...yeah.. 2. Chili wontons: Flavorful and plump pork enfolded in tender wonton wrappers and served with a spicy and savory soup base that wasn't too oil. Very good. 3. Braised beef shank and turnip casserole: Soooo flavorful and savory. The jus is delicious and the perfect base for the flavorful and well-marinated tender and fatty beef shank and turnip. I think that I ate an extra bowl of rice because I wanted to polish off every last drop. They also serve complimentary orange slices and the requisite fortune cookies at the end. I only had the fortune cookies since I was too stuffed for the orange slices. Seriously - I think that I ate half of the casserole, half of the wontons, and 3/4 of the pork shoulder - which is likely 2-2.5 lbs of delicious meat PLUS a bowl of rice. The dishes are so good that you will want to finish everything. read more

Great authentic old school Chinese food. Friendly waiter, quick and hot food. Large variety of dishes. Lunch specials inexpensive and delicious. read more

Grand Sichuan Eastern - Eggplant and garlic sauce - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

I used to live in the Upper East Side in a previous life, and Grand Sichuan on 2nd Ave. and 55 was one of my favorite restaurants: excellent Szichuan food (I love spicy food) and reasonably priced. Be advised that this is very spicy Chinese food (i.e. expect the ring of fire the morning after...). When VH told me that she and some coworkers were planning to go there for dinner, I got very excited: will it still be as good as it once was? Well, yes and no: the food is still as good, but the prices have gone up considerably. Some of my favorite dishes on the menu include: ox tongue, beef tendons (both cold appetizers), string beans with minced meat, Chendu spicy dumplings, sliced fish & sour cabbage soup, and the shredded chicken in a sea of chili peppers . Their soup dumplings with crabmeat and pork, although not strictly a Szichuan dish, are also excellent. We also tried the bitter melon which was, well, VERY bitter. In the past I've also tried (and loved!) the pig intestines in red sauce, which was on the Chinese New Year special menu. Overall, our check came down to $33 per person, including beers and tip. read more

The food was delish!! I don't understand the mediocre ratings. I'm glad that my friend and I checked it out. While walking around it had caught my attention. I would've missed out if I didn't catch the yelp and zagat rating signs. At first we did experience a bit of rudeness in the service. I realized that they weren't being rude later on instead that's just the way they spoke in general to customers and each other. The waitress spoke a lot with us about the different items on the menu. So, we ordered the Pork Soup Dumplings which were average. Nothing to write home about. The other two dishes that we ordered were really great. The two dishes were Chinese Broccoli with Chicken and Dan Dan Noodles which wasn't on the menu. I found out about it on yelp. Both were really good. On top of that we had some hot tea, Jasmine Green Tea. I've never tasted tea that smelled so flowery. The Chinese Broccoli was pretty yummy, we asked for it to be mild. But with mildness there's still a bit of spiciness. Just enough! The Dan Dan Noodles was mild too. It had just enough spice. The only thing I didn't particularly like was the restroom. It was a bit dirty and I went in just to wash my hands. They may need to pay attention to the dirt and grime in some areas. read more

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This place still remains one of the my favorite Chinese spots in Midtown. It's low key, almost a hole in the wall, but serves pretty authentic Chinese food. We usually get the Kung Pao chicken here along with sautéed greens in fresh garlic(Chinese broccoli or bak choy) but this time we decided to venture out a bit and got the - steamed fish in green chili broth which tasted amazing and was big on sichuan chili flavor which actually got a but overpowering after a few bites. But the broth and the fish were really great in flavor. And you can ask them to reduce the amount of sichuan peppers if you want. We also ordered a side of sautéed bak choy with fresh garlic which was yummy as always. The meal ends with a complimentary serving of fresh orange slices and fortune cookies which is the perfect way to end this meal. read more

Overall, this is a solid place. The hot and soup soup and the spicy cumin lamb are delicious.