Grand Sichuan Eastern

Really enjoyed this Chelsea staple, but a spot that hasn't lost its sparkle. This is very good Sichuan food. Not the best you will ever have, but still very good. Loads of authenticity in the menu, with fish taking a prominent place amongst a lot of options. They also have all your standard US-Cantonese American dishes. Our selections were a Spicy Fish with Bean Curd Flower, sauteed Pea Shoots with Garlic, and Pumpkin with Scallions and Ginger.

The cold noodles were ok tasting but a VERY small portion, and no garnish such as scallions, cucumber or cilantro. It looked like that they absolutely did not care about the food they put out. $1 worth of noodles for $11. The Hot and Sour soup was incredibly bland and almost like jelly with too much cornstarch. The Chicken with garlic sauce was supposed to be spicy but was just drowned in a way too sweet sauce. Worst of all, I got a piece of chicken that was raw!!! When we told the server, they feigned ignorance then said they’d let the chef know. Spoiler alert, they did NOT take it off the bill. This is my local place and I’ve been eating here both in person and take out for many years. Mediocre food is bad enough, but I can’t afford to also get food poisoning from raw chicken. I will not be back.

A door to the world of Sichuan cuisine in Manhattan As a remote lover of Sichuan cuisine, you know all these Youtube foodies, right?, I was eager to visit sooner or later Sichuan place. This redtaurant is called Grand Sichuan Eastern and it is located Greenwich Village part of Manhattan. This Chinese place won me over with its delicious food, attentive service, and reasonable prices. It has simple yet tasteful decor, featuring geometric patterns on the walls and a few traditional masks and hanging fish figures. Nothing screams that this is a Chinese place, without feeling overbearing. Just hints. The vast menu was impressive, boasting a wide variety of Sichuan dishes. Vast means there are 278 separate dishes, I kid you not! The spiciness of each dish was conveniently marked by pepper images, making it easy to choose something to suit our preferences. Our first dish was the pork soup dumplings, which were loaded with broth and expertly crafted. You bite one side of the dumpling and fill it with vinegar sauce - this gives a whole new dimension to the range of dumpling tastes. The juicy and flavorful dumplings were an instant hit. Next up was the Sichuan wonton with red oil, which we ordered with a spiciness level of one pepper. Although it wasn't particularly spicy, it still had a pleasant kick to it. The dish was more like a soup, with a generous amount of broth in the soup plate. My daughter opted for the crispy salted and pepper prawns. Although there was a slight mix-up with our order, the dish we received was delicious, featuring big, juicy prawns served with a healthy portion of vegetable salad and a bowl of rice. The lunch for three, including sodas, came to about $60, which I found quite reasonable for the quality and quantity of food. It's worth noting that the restaurant only accepts cash or debit cards. I highly recommend Grand Sichuan Eastern for anyone looking to explore Sichuan cuisine. Even if you're not a fan of spicy dishes, you'll find plenty of options to suit your taste buds. Don't miss out on this not so hidden gem in Manhattan!

I took a chance on this place and I'm so glad I did. There aren't a lot of good, authentic Szechuan places in the city, but this one checks all the boxes, plus a few extra. I love that they advise they can make anything as spicy as you like, and don't give you that skeptical look that you might not be able to handle it. I told them to light me up and they did. Portions are huge; my meal could have easily been shared by 2, but I am a lonely, hungry gal so it suited me just fine. Very vegetarian friendly; I can't stress this enough. Whereas most places I only have 1 or two dishes to chose from, this place had several including the chef's selection/specialties menu. I felt very seen. I'll come back for sure; a true hidden and tasty gem!

Obviously this is highly situational, but I had great service, especially when it was just the one girl at the counter serving on a rainy night. That wasn't any issue for her or I, the food came hot and ready to be devoured. That said, this place is authentic as it comes. Keep in mind that if there's one thing they're really good at...its the sauces.... And dumplings, specifically, the Chendhu ones. No real complaints, but no place is perfect, and like that rainy night, nothing ever goes as planned, except the crispy beef and bell peppers.