Grandma's Home

“What a vibe! Love everything about this spot from the decor to the service to the food! A+. I also ordered a veg dish and upon noticing they brought me out the eggplant as well and omgggg it’s my new favorite. My family loves Chinese food and this is going to the top of our list. Very reasonable price and good portions as well. Can’t go wrong here!”

“The food and drinks were amazing. Our server was also so friendly and nice and on top of everything. Food is a bit pricey and portions are a little small especially if you go with a bigger group. Must orders are definitely the lotus root with sticky rice, the hong shao rou, and the crispy eggplant. The juju bao fish was good especially with the garlic however, for the price you pay, there wasn’t enough fish to enjoy”

“Upon arrival you’re introduced to Grandma’s Home with it’s beautiful and immersive decor honoring Chinese culture. The tableware is intentional as well, where the chopstick rests are carved to represent the 12 different animals from the Chinese zodiac. Their food is homey yet unique, all the classic dishes you would want with a modern twist. If you like century egg, I recommend that for appetizer. The sauce has a tanginess to it that contrasts the creaminess of the egg. My favorite was their seafood fried rice, each grain cooked to golden perfection. It’s hard to find good fried rice in nyc but they do it brilliantly. The black pepper, pork belly, and salted yolk were good as well. You can’t go wrong with any of the dishes to be honest. Lastly, we finish off our meal with coconut pudding with red bean paste and guava and coconut shaved ice. However, I do believe their dessert changes every so often. The servers could be slightly faster and more attentive but they make it up with the atmosphere and food.”

“Cute little shop serving Hangzhou-style cuisine. The decor in here is cool (little period pieces on the walls and cute zodiac chopstick holders, etc.), reminds you of stepping into some of the old-school movie sets. The appetizer of soup dumplings (4) was good, the chili chicken (fried, not that spiced) was just ok. The mains - crispy eggplant was good, a little spicy and crisp outside to soft eggplant inside. The scallion oil noodles lacked enough flavor. Dessert was sesame balls (good), and the guava coconut shaved ice (wish it had more toppings but it was also good!). Service was a little hesitant but present. Some happy hour specials.”

“This place is both good and bad. Starting with the good: the atmosphere is perfect. It feels very homey, authentic, and cozy, living up to the restaurant’s name and theme perfectly. The service is also amazing, with our food coming quickly. Now to the food. The food was frankly disappointing. The flavors felt muted and muffled, with the sting of the peppercorns being just enough to make it slightly uncomfortable. The shrimp, however, was absolutely delicious, and so were the dumplings and cucumbers. Don’t get me wrong, some dishes lived up to or even surpassed my standards. However, some just weren’t that excellent, like the pepper chicken and vegetable fried rice. I would love if the chefs would be bolder and more willing to take risks and play with flavors rather than keep them muted. And I’m not saying this place is bad—it just wasn’t exactly for me. If you enjoy mild, safe Chinese cuisine with a homey accent, this place is for you. But if you are a bold individual who enjoys strong and punchy flavors, maybe search for another Chinese place.”