"For those who like it hot", this "popular" Chinese chain promises "authentically fiery" Sichuan fare ordered from a "humongous menu"; "ignore" the "forgettable" decor and "so-so" service and just focus on the "reasonable" tabs that make for a "grand bargain" indeed.
This Chelsea restaurant is nearly a New York dining institution, and an old standby for above-average and classic Chinese. The restaurant formerly at Canal and Bowery fills a large space overlooking Ninth Avenue that has delivery bikes…
Of the Grand Sichuan restaurants in Manhattan, this one has the most eclectic crowd, which ranges from retirees to Chelsea boys to Chinese office workers. White tablecloth dining here and a generally-packed room doesn't necessarily mean it's the most authentic: If you look around, lots of the patrons are eating the "American Chinese food" dishes rather than the truly authentic Sichuan dishes or...
Delicious, fiery Sichuan specialties draw loyal crowds from all corners of the city.:
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,...