Comments on: At Lunch Now: Szechuan Gourmet is a Madhouse

By: diprey

diprey — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:08:37 +0000

Well, I am lucky to work in this area, and I think I understand and love Sichuan food, for historical reasons. IMHO, it is the best SC place in Manhattan by far. Although lunch specials can be uneven (then again, if you are picky), their regular dishes are absolutely superb: easily beats WLY, if you know what I mean. I had lunches, dinners, and VIP meals and I am excited about their chef. If you have a special night, please consult maitre’d. Even if you are a Chinese, you will not be disappointed.

By: poo

poo — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 22:06:35 +0000

Best SzeChuan place in NYC is Spicy & Tasty in Flushing. The joint in Flushing mall is good for quick Szechuan food fix and I guess Golden Monkey is ok too. Flushing, in general, is where you get the best variety and quality of Chinese food.

By: jojo

jojo — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 21:36:36 +0000

It’s my favorite in NYC. I come up for lunch from downtown and I work two blocks from Chinatown. So damn good- anyone have a szechuan rival downtown? Grand Szechuan on Canal is pretty good but not really close!

By: Vishal

Vishal — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 21:34:14 +0000

We went today at exactly noon and the place was virtually empty. About 10-15 mins later it really started filling up though…

By: CHow

CHow — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 21:28:49 +0000

Even Vulcans love it. Live long and prosper, Szechuan Gourmet!

By: MM

MM — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 19:43:13 +0000

Authentic Chinese cuisine also, none of that wanna-be take out bs. Call before you take-out also … sometimes the wait for take out can be 15 minutes or so.

By: DDR

DDR — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:10:39 +0000

The kung pao chicken here is terrible. But almost everything else is delicious.

By: sharon

sharon — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 02:20:41 +0000

you’re such a dork :)

By: Rudy McBagel

Rudy McBagel — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:17:15 +0000

The guy at the cashier’s…..black leather jacket…he’s got pointy ears.

By: dyno

dyno — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:14:53 +0000

Good chinese in midtown? Where again? I’m gonna have to take a 5 min walk tomorrow and see what the fuss is all about! Take that Nathan it’s now a twentyONE!!!!! minute wait for you regulars.

hah.