Comments on: First Look: Lunch Menu From the New Szechuan Gourmet

By: niu yorker

niu yorker — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:22:38 +0000

so, i went by yesterday evening around 6, and the “private party sign” was still up with several staff milling around outside. i asked when they were planning on opening, and was told “tonight or tomorrow,” but in a vague, non-committal tone. who knows?

anyhoo, looks like the prices are even higher than 39th st. guess i’m spoiled from the flushing branch (i know, i know, not a fair comparison).

By: jwalker

jwalker — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 01:01:25 +0000

Having recently and happily tucked away beef filets in sweet miso on 39th I’m now quite curious about the beef w/spring onion (spicy) which I believe isn’t on the 39th street menu. There are other welcome and exciting additions as well as subtractions to the lunch menu which should keep us talking for awhile. I’ll probably wait till next week, just to let them work out any kinks.

I still wear a black armband over the loss of Grand Sichuan on 9th.

By: Ms.Noni

Ms.Noni — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:12:44 +0000

They’re the more expensive option, but the Scallops with Chili peanuts (L20)are fantastic. So worth breaking $10 for the tax! I’ve had them each time I’ve gone to the original place. They are really plump and juicy with just the perfect hot level of chili – will not kill you but will make you stronger! You get 5 or 6 per portion and they are the largest scallops I’ve been served anywhere – not watery, just rich and scrumptious.

A lot of dry peppers in the sauce though. Be prepared.

By: locondcoco

locondcoco — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:06:59 +0000

@adam-
ah, what i should have said is something other than the common photo sites, because they are ALL blocked!

By: niu yorker

niu yorker — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:05:30 +0000

incidentally, #10 with the five chilis is literally translated as “saliva chicken,” or even more literally as “mouth water chicken.” excited to try it and am hopeful the joint can be my replacement for the grand sichuan previously @ 9th/50th. wu liang ye just doesn’t cut it.

By: selizara

selizara — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:59:04 +0000

Can anyone recommend nonpork dishes from their menu? Excited to try things but prefer not to eat pork.

By: b-eats

b-eats — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:46:44 +0000

Just stopped by – sign said closed for a “Private Party”, but claim they will start serving dinner tonight…

By: ESNY

ESNY — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:35:26 +0000

L12; L13; L22; L33 are my standbys on the lunch special menu from their 39th street branch. Or I’ll ditch the lunch special and get a hot and sour soup and either Dan Dan noodles or spicy seasame noodles.

By: adamprato

adamprato — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:41:40 +0000

loco, then what happens when your work blocks photobucket/picasa/etc for the same reason they blocked flickr? :)

By: Rudy McBagel

Rudy McBagel — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:12:48 +0000

# 10 .Poached chicken and crispy soy beans with Chili-sesame soy…… FIVE WIDDLE chilis!!

Thats for me!