With a goal of warming every guests’ stomach and heart, Grandma’s Home offers authentic Hangzhou flavors from the land of Fish and Rice (鱼米之乡).
Our mission since 1998 is to showcase the homestyle cooking of Hangzhou, along with favorites from throughout the country, in a modern setting.
With over 200 locations throughout China, our first American Grandma’s Home brings the same casual approach to regional Chinese cuisine stateside, with a new location in the central Manhattan neighborhood of Flatiron.
Sameer B.
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.
… morekaitlyn k.
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
… moreGenevieve Dunn
very solid chinese food. the soup dumplings were fine. the mapo tofu was a bit different than the ones i’m used to. but the real star was the crispy eggplant dish. crispy with a sweet glaze, but hot and soft inside. very addictive.
… moreWayne
Grandma’s Home in Chelsea has truly become our neighborhood staple — we’ve been here 20–30 times since it opened, and it never disappoints. It is the most authentic Shanghai/Hangzhou style Chinese restaurant in Manhattan. We usually order 3–4 dishes and everything comes out within 10-20 minutes.
This most recent visit was a little different — the dishes came one at a time about 20 minutes apart. However, the managers Laura and Kailee(?) handled it with such professionalism and warmth. They immediately addressed the issue, took great care of us, and made sure we left happy.
We’ll absolutely continue coming back — the food and hospitality keep us loyal. Highly recommend the crispy skin chicken and the crispy eggplants — must-order dishes every time.
… moreCarol
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.
… moreJames LaVela
Had a terrific experience at Grandma’s Home. The atmosphere was welcoming and the food delicious. My favorite dish was the Kung Pao Shrimp. The Dim Sum menu is light and while serviceable, it isn’t the highlight of the menu.
… moreSandy
I really enjoyed my meal at Grandma’s Place. The Hangzhou dishes tasted very authentic and brought back memories of the food I had while living in China. The flavors were comforting and familiar, and everything felt thoughtfully prepared. It was great to find such genuine Hangzhou cuisine here, and I would happily come back.
Our waiter was Sony, she was great and attentive and very quick to refill our water!!!
… moreRobbin
Being originally Hangzhouvian myself, I was so excited to see a Hangzhou style restaurant finally open in NYC. For many who may not be familiar with this style of cuisine, Hangzhouvian food focuses on showcasing the freshness/umami of the seasonal ingredients and the subtlety of flavors that brings out the best of the ingredients. In spirit, I think this style of cooking is similar to French and Japanese cuisines. Therefore, it’s usually hard to find poignant and bold flavors in Hangzhouvian food (people who are used to Sichuan/Hunan palletes may find Hangzhouvian food “bland”. But I think it’s due to lack of understanding and/or misplaced expectations)
Grandma’s Home is a well known chain in Hangzhou and they have done a good job in this NYC outpost. Ambience and decor is very elegant and the attention to details is commendable.
Food wise, it has brought out 80% of the authentic Hangzhouvian flavors in its dishes with 20% culinary twists of its own. Out of the dishes I ordered, Hong Shao Rou and Century eggs were the highlights.
I wish this restaurant could add more Hangzhouvian classics to the menu in the future such as 油焖笋、杭州卤鸭、片儿川、干炸响铃. That would truly make it a 5 star Hangzhouvian restaurant for me.
… moreXena Wang
I brought my mom here for lunch. She is from Hangzhou and was nearly in happy tears because she hasn’t had her hometown food in so long.
The food was perfect. Light, refreshing, and filling all at once. It tasted just like the Grandma’s Home she went to in Hangzhou.
Thanks to the staff and Laura for making this impromptu visit so special. We hope to be back soon!!!
… moreJINGPING
The braised pork belly is too much fat and too little meat . The most outrageous things is pan-seared pork buns. Regardless of taste or shape, it’s just frozen food from the supermarket . I believe it is. They sell you 3 pieces for $12!!!
UPDATE: responding to restaurant’s reply
I’ve been eating Chinese food for over 50 years, so I know exactly what frozen buns taste like. My friends felt the same way that day,and I’ve also bought similar tasting frozen pan fried buns before. So…?
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