Possibly my new favorite Chinese food restaurant for the time being. I did have some complaints with the service, but it was just our waiter in particular. He seemed to have trouble listening and misunderstood on two different occasions. I feel that had I been served by another server, I would have nothing but good to say about the place. He was a little too gung ho about refilling tea cups and asking us how things were every five minutes, but not about clarifying our dessert order or putting my remaining food into a box instead of tossing it. But I can not, and will not, blame an establishment for one dummy not doing his job right on one evening. The crab rangoon was excellent, stuffed with some kind of firm crab stuff instead of the often-too-rich cream cheese filling. I found it a pleasant change, albeit some might be disappointed. The Pacific Islander dish was excellent too (my boyfriend ordered that). People say the seafood isn't fresh but it was fine. The squid could've been better but all of the other seafood components were delicious and fresh. I had the mushu chicken. It was very good, with two minor complaints, those being I would have preferred more of the black fungus and less cabbage, and that the pancakes were obviously not warmed before service (much less made specifically for me). Good overall though. We also shared the fried banana dessert, which was outstanding. Not a single drop of excess grease, and kind of fried in a weird filo dough wrap sorta way. I notice they have pastry items in a display and look forward to trying them. Oh and the reviewer who said their sushi is less expensive than Neko isn't paying attention at all. Their sushi is definitely NOT less expensive than Sushi Neko's. I'm looking at the take-out menus right now. The nigiri is less expensive by a mere few cents- barely enough to consider- and many of their rolls are actually MORE expensive. Kinda backwards. So it pretty much evens out. Don't go there looking for cheap sushi, you won't get it. (Um... besides. Sushi is generally one of those things where you get what you pay for. Cheap sushi SCARES me. )
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Kimberly H.
This is like 5 minutes from my house and I'm kicking myself for not going here until I had been living in my house for almost a year. It looks really nice inside, I like the stained glass, the fish tank creeps me out a little bit but everything else meets my expectations. I was amazed at how cheap the prices were even a dinner and the service is great. I had Green Tea, Shrimp spring rolls (which I recommend to anyone) and the Buddha Delight (great for vegetarians) and loved it so much, I might have a new last meal.
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Victoria N.
Great Dim Sum over the weekends but otherwise their food is not good. Their food is americanized chinese food that is overpriced. However their dim sum on weekend mornings is well worth it and about one of the few dim sum places in oklahoma city. I would recommend dim sum.
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Gloria S.
Guys, if you have not had a chance to try Dim Sum, you have missed a fun experience in Chinese Food. Dim Sum, in Chinese, means "a delight in the heart". It is sort of like appetizers with many many varieties. You can choose egg rolls, dumplings, hot peppers filled with shrimp, egg custard (for dessert), BBQ meat buns, etc. Like Dr. Suess in his "Green Eggs and Ham", you should "try it, try it, you may like it." Remember though, Dim Sum is only served on the weekend at this restaurant. February 14 is the Chinese New Year Day, Dim Sum will definitely be served.
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Emily P.
Grand House makes me laugh. I cannot go there without thinking about the live music on Friday nights with the surprisingly full audience, some of whom occasionally jump up with the jazz trio and sing. When I actually go there on a Friday night, I am consistently surprised that all of that is happening. The food is solid. There are always regulars. The staff is friendly. Plus, they are open on Sundays, which is hard to find round these parts.
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Ted S.
it hurts me that this is the only dim sum place in ASIAN DISTRICT here in okc. having actually been to authentic dim sum restaurants in their respective country, this place is a sad joke. i tried the chicken feet, and to my surprise that was the best thing i ate for the meal...yet i shelled out $80 for a meal. if you want authentic dim sum fly to china or at least the bay area. the service makes me feel uncomfortable and everything is so speedy and it's as if they don't pay attention to you if you don't want their specific cart of FOOD. so what, i don't want a third sticky rice. get over it.
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John P.
DO NOT EAT HERE! The kung-pao shrimp and scallops smelled like urine, the mu-shu chicken oozed grease which collected in a pool underneath the pancake wrapping, the sweet and sour pork was battered and deep fried and the fried rice was just that-fried, dry, with no bits of vegetables nor egg. The Grand is a sad attempt at Chinese food. I haven't tried the Grand's dim-sum nor sushi which many say is good. Go to Lidos instead. While it's not Chinese, its fresh, Asian and well prepared.
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Chris S.
Best DimSum in Town.
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Tom C.
We thought the food was plain and expensive. We tried several dishes and none of them seem to have any flavor. The service was decent with a good decor. Final: probably not worth your time or money.
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Crystal H.
It was okay. Not great, but not horrible either. It was an easy dim sum fix though since it's not very common in OKC. If I remember correctly, California Cafe was better, but since it moved all the way to NW Expresswa, it's not worth the drive.
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Joe P.
Dim Sum brunch on Sunday at Grand House is a great pleasure. Yes I have had better Dim Sum in San Francisco and New York, but other than that this place holds its own with anybody. The shrimp on mushroom caps and the shrimp shumai are favorites. We don't eat pork but it looks yummy. It is usually packed on Sunday, but plenty of waiters bring out a variety of small dishes, hot and fresh.
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Mandy B.
This place has the best sesame chicken I have ever had. It is very unique and melted in my mouth. I like the way you can get brown, fried, or white rice. The atmosphere is also very nice. I felt like I could dress up or down and not feel out of place. Definitely on of the best places to eat in the Asian District.
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Kayt B.
This place has a great atmosphere, loved it. Haven't seen that since Kansas City. Good moo shoo, mild spicy plum, crepes were a tad tough. Mom had General's Chicken and it was yummy. Next time I will try the Dim Sum or Sushi.
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John S.
Good food, quick service, nice atmosphere. All in all a great place for Dim Sum.
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jeff h.
Dim sum is great. You just have to watch where they stamp your paper or you will have a very suprising bill. Not the best I have ever had but, deff. the one the best in OKC.
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John S.
THE GENERAL'S CHICKEN SAUCE WAS STILL LIQUID 3 HOURS AFTER DINNER. I couldn't believe it. I love their food and they use stuff that is good for you (sort of). I had their General's Chicken and thought it was good. A nice flavor and a solid spice, although I did pick around the peppers. Our crab rangoons were sizzling when I put my sauce on them, telling me not to eat them yet. I still did and after my mouth cooled, they were really good.
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Reg L.
Hooray for dim sum! The morning before our flight left Oklahoma City, we decided to have lunch at a "great little" dim sum place that was vaguely recalled by some of us. The street was known and after a quick search for "chinese food" on the GPS, Grand House was found! When we parked, it was confirmed that this was the place remembered, although it was no "little" place. This place is pretty big! They've apparently remodeled since the last time anyone of us went there, so the entrance is in a different place, but it looks great. The dim sum was wonderful. Although, I heart dim sum, so it's not hard to impress me with it. They only had one cart (the dessert cart), everything else was brought by people on trays. There was also a large amount of pork and a large amount of fried things, which made it a bit of an odd experience. Not many vegetables running around, either. But as I said, not hard to impress me, I enjoyed it. And some of the piping hot little balls filled with treasures and fried were out of this world! Definately worth a visit!
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J L.
Love the Grand House! I visit the Grand House every time I am in OKC. The sushi is great - I definitely prefer it to Sushi Neko (expensive & not just not that good in my opinion.) I recommend the Grand House roll (amazing), spicy tuna, & its always fun to do the Question Mark roll & let the sushi chef some up with something tasty. While I typically do the sushi, I have had the opportunity to try many of the other items on the menu. To name a couple, I love to start with the pot stickers & the beijing duck is AMAZING! In terms of refreshments, they have a good wine selection & very good cosmopolitans & lychee martinis. Fully stocked bar. Lastly, its a nice atmosphere! I still have not tried the Dim Sum but plan to do so very soon!
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Joyce K.
went here for dim sum. it was pretty good. i appreciated that the food is not cloying or greasy. at the same time, i was there one week ago, and i can't really remember any of the dishes very well. to me, the taste and presentation were decent, but again, i can't remember anything being so good that i absolutely have to have it next time. the selection seems decent, but not as expansive as the places i've been in silver spring and shady grove (just outside of DC in montgomery county, md). the service is pleasant, but at times bordering on overkill, as the servers continuously drop by your table to ask you "anything else?" "would you like some...?" even if you already have the same thing or many many unfinished plates on your table. that said, i'd rather complain about too many overtures versus being ignored. i might go here again if i'm in OKC and need a dim sum fix -- but i would probably check out some other eats first in asia town before heading back if i have the choice.
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Lauren S.
First went here for dim sum with a friend. She knew what to order as she grew up around the food and it was awesome. Since the first visit I would go for lunch as I worked down the street. I would get their Cantonese Style Noodle Soup with rice noodles and either extra veggies or tofu. I have had it so many different ways (fried tofu, steamed, none at all, different veggies) and I am happy each time. The service is sometimes hit or miss but dim sum day is my favorite time to go. Used to love their coconut sweet rolls and their sweet tofu soup.
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Young P.
Went for a dinner. Not a big fan of dim sum so I ordered something else in the menu - Kung Pao Shrimp. Sauce was too thick and tasted average. Service was good.
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Ethan H.
One of the few places in OKC that serve dim sum on the weekends. They have a pretty good assortment to choose from. The people are nice and although don't speak the best English when asking what certain items are, they are friendly. They also have half priced sushi during happy hour from 4-6 weekdays. Definitely recommend.
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Bruce L.
No a single star on today visit...if it let us! Very very disappointed; shrimp dumpling not fresh, pork dumpling smell, sweet rice chicken in lotus leaf aged, beef and shrimp steam roll, and chicken feet dried and tasted old...extremely...sadden!!! Not worth the money!!!! Fung's restaurant much much better and it's just down the block on the same street.
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Scott H.
I had a solid, but certainly not overwhelmingly good, lunch at Grand House on Tuesday afternoon. We arrived around 12:15 and the place was well over half full. Always a good sign. We were quickly seated at a large round table with a lazy Susan in the middle. We were immediately approached by a server and got our drinks quickly. Service was solid throughout the lunch, our water glasses were never empty, and we didn't have to wait long on the check. All of us went with the Express Lunch Special. For $6, you get to pick 4 items from a list of a dozen or so classic dishes: egg roll, lo mein, sweet and sour pork, etc. In addition, you get your choice of soup (egg drop or hot and sour) and rice (fried, steamed, or brown). I went with fried rice, hot and sour soup, and crab rangoon, beef with green pepper, vegetable lo mein, and garlic fried chicken. The soup came very quickly, less than 5 minutes after we ordered. It was typical hot and sour soup and very hot (temperature wise). Good stuff. The lunches likewise were very quick, I don't think anyone was finished with his soup. You get a large plate of food, it's a solid value for $6. It's clear everything was already made given how quickly it came out, but my garlic fried chicken seemed fresh. When I bit into it steam came out, and the skin was crispy. I doubt it had been sitting in a warming bin. It could have used more sauce, but it had a decent amount of flavor. The vegetable lo mein was standard, as was the fried rice. The beef with green peppers and onions was probably the standout. This dish has large pieces of beef which were not overcooked, and the veggies were cooked properly as well. They retained some crispness, but not too much. The crab rangoon was a disaster, easily the worst part of the meal. Over-fried, the filling was dried out and I got no crab taste. Only a mealy cream cheese like substance. These things were fried way too long, so I wonder if they are cooked properly it they would be any good. Overall, Grand House has good value and very good service, but the food didn't blow me away. Nothing stood out, but (other than the rangoon) nothing was awful either. Pleased with my lunch, but not overwhelmingly so.
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Mark B.
I was very anxious to try this place, I had extremely high hopes, I am from Los Angeles so I am used to very good dim sum, this place just did not meet my high expectations. We went with another couple who were dying to try it also, now granted it wasn't bad but for the price we paid and the quality of food I think we could've gotten better. The service was outstanding very friendly and courteous staff that was on top of their game the entire time we were there. Maybe my high level of expeditions was my issue. Worth trying for sure!
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Virginia M.
I have to do a shout out for this place. We went in thinking we had time for a sit down lunch. We enjoyed the decor and looked forward to a leisurely lunch. After ordering, we got our sushi and ate it. Very good flavors. We had a spicy tuna and then an eel something or other. The soup was delish too. However that is where things turned south but not due to the resturant. My husband had a text about a meeting that had been mistaken about time in his mind. So, the rest of our order either had to be left behind or taken to go. They were so kind and gracious and fast about letting the kitchen now to rush the order and box it up to go. They had us out the door and on our way to get him to the meeting in very short order. Thank you guys so very much. The food was excellent by the way. And we both enjoyed it. I got to it mine right away after being dropped off at home. My husband had to wait a couple of hours but said it was still great.
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Brandy W.
Grand House is a great place for a quick lunch. I cannot speak to dinner as I have never tried it but I bet it is just as awesome. I love the sweet and sour chicken and the egg drop soup is wonderful. They have large portions for low prices and the quality is top notch. I have not tried any of the sushi but I hear it is also excellent.... we shall see.... Make the stop, you wont be disappointed.
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Lawrence W.
I've had the pleasure of coming to the Grand House a few times and it has always been an excellent experience from the dinner service, Sunday brunch, sushi and cocktails. The rolls and especially the lobster dumplings are some of my favorites of anything on the menu, between the cocktails, ice cold beer mugs and sushi this will be my go to spot for sushi and Chinese style food in OKC!
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Jason B.
This is some great Chinese food! They have a $6 lunch that comes with soup, rice and your choice of 4 items. I am stuffed from all of the food, and it was only $6. The price is cheap but the food quality is very high. The waitstaff was friendly and the service was prompt. The restaurant is large so they can accommodate large groups. I recommend that you try this place.
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Phillip Y.
OMG, we just had our wedding reception here earlier in the month. Kathy was the best at handling everything. She let us setup the restaurant beforehand as well as arranged security guard. The menu selection which was a 9-course meal was fantastic since she let us custom design it. Here is the breakdown- 1) Combo cold platter, 2) seafood soup, 3) birds nest seafood, 4) lobster with ginger and scallion, 5) salt and pepper shrimp, 6) BBQ quails, 7) steamed bass w/ ginger & scallion, 8) fried rice, 9) fresh cut fruit. Wow, this was the best dinner according to my parents and my sister they have had for a wedding reception. Food was served promptly and enough for everyone. I loved the salt and pepper shrimp and cold combo platter with beef and pork belly as well as some shredded vegetables. The quail was also very good too which we had some left overs. We missed out on the other platter since we were busy with visiting tables and tending to other things. Overall, you can't go wrong with this place especially with wedding reception. Kathy even allowed for open area for photographers to take photos of us with the wedding guests.
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Lyndi Z.
Grand House is, and will always be, one of my favorites in the metro. It is clean, fast, service is friendly & they have a great lunch deal. Grand House is not, however, a great sushi restaurant. I love sushi and eat it every chance I get (especially since I married a non-sushi lover), but I skip it here thanks to a not so great experience. But if you stick to Chinese food, Grand House is the bees knees. We come here often for lunch, where you can get 4 small portions of entree options plus rice and soup for $6. Yes, $6. I can't get lunch at the hospital cafeteria for that! They do a good job of getting you in and out and I often have leftovers for the next day. Add a full bar, live music & dim the lights and you've got a great weekend spot too. All in all, a must do in the Asian district!
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Ivy T.
There are many pros to this restaurant. If I had to describe this place to anyone, I would say they have a semi-similar menu to PF Changs plus different menu for more "authentic" Chinese food. I would recommend their sesame chicken (nothing compared to what you're use to, it's lightly battered with a honey type sauce) or general tso's chicken due to the slight kick it has. Second: they have half-priced sushi rolls Monday-Friday. Can't beat that!! Finally: one of the few restaurants that serve Dim-sum. I explain this to others as "Chinese tapaZ". Individuals bring carts or trays filled with steamed, fried, baked, or stir-fried foods. Most likely over 50 items to choose from. Just make sure to just grab items slowly because they'll circulate back to your table!
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Carly N.
I really like their sushi! And even better when they are half priced during happy hour! The other items on their menu is worth checking out too but sushi is what I always come here for! Service is very hit or miss. I've either gotten a really great waiter or a very bad one. It's very inconsistent. The dining room is huge so they are great at accommodating large groups. I've been here with a group of 15 before and we got our food really fast.
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Carl B.
This is definitely somewhere to check out. Great lunch menu that is very affordable and quick. Sushi happy hour every weekday from 4 to 6 and dim sum on certain nights.
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Rob F.
Being in a Dim Sum frame of mind, a friend and I ventured down to the Asian District intending to go to my favorite spot .... Fung's Kitchen. When we got there, the line was hanging out the door by some 20+ people. Not being super patient and having things to do, we decided to go to The Grand House instead. I used to be a regular at GH a few years ago, but kicked it to the curb when I discovered Fung's. We were seated almost immediately, but remained invisible for maybe 10 more minutes before getting drinks and seeing the first of the food trays. The restaurant wasn't nearly as full as it was in years past, and interestingly, the majority of the patrons were no longer Asian. Anyway, this was my friend's first Dim Sum experience and in spite of my admonition to "pace yourself", accepted a plate of almost everything that came by. It was a great chance to try most everything that I would normally refuse. (Think tripe and chicken feet.) Service was a mixed bag. It was nearly impossible to get a drink refill, until we met ONE young lady, who seemed to take an interest in her job and taking care of customers. She became our personal liaison with the restaurant, and even went so far as to bring some of my favorite things directly from the kitchen (I can't get enough shrimp stuffed jalapeños). She was terrific, while none of the others were even adequate. The food? The food was a lot like the service. A highlight here and there, but mostly disappointment. I don't know what has happened. Either my palate has become more sophisticated, or the food at GH has slipped. I suspect the latter. Finally, we had had enough and took our stamped food history card to the front register to check out. It was there that my friend realized that Dim Sum was NOT an all you can eat buffet and we were being charged for each and every item we accepted. And, charged we were! Final tally was $63 and change! YOW! An expensive lunch! Next time I get the Dim Sum urge, you'll likely find me happily standing in line at Fung's.
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Maggie F.
Sigh. I wanted to like this place. I drive by it all the time, and I've heard great things. And this review doesn't apply much to their food, but to our service. We came during happy hour for half price sushi, and the sushi itself was fine. I had a crazy Cajun roll and a firecracker roll and hot and sour soup, and all of it was good. It wasn't anything out of this world, but it was decent and I have no complaints. What I do have complaints about is our server. Here's the thing - I waited tables for years, and I can deal with servers who are rude but good at their job or vice versa, not the greatest server but you can tell they're helpful and trying to do a good job. This girl was a combo of the worst. She was insanely rude (we were literally scared of her) and we were there for about two hours, but "that's what happens when you come at the end of happy hour" (her exact words in a snotty tone). We arrived between 5:30 and 5:45, and she was on our ass to order. She would come by about every minute or so and tell us how she HAD to get our order in by 6 if we wanted half price sushi or beer. We got it the first time you told us, but thank you... by 5:50 she just stood by our table expecting us to order and seemed very annoyed that not everyone was ready when there were people who had literally just sat down. I've worked in a happy hour atmosphere, and I understand that if you don't ring it in before happy hour ends, you're pretty much SOL. I also understand there are guests who would complain if they ordered right at 6, it didn't get put in until 6:02, and then they were charged full price. However, we every time she told us she HAD to get our order in by 6, we were fully understanding and said OK. So after we ordered our sushi in a hurry (I pretty much picked the first two rolls I read on the menu as she was standing over my shoulder), she comes back and says "By the way, it's going to be at least an hour wait for the sushi." It was about 6 at this point and we were going to a concert at 7:30, but what do you say? We knew the concert would have openers so we weren't too mad about it. We just said, "Oh wow, an hour? OK." Again, I didn't detect annoyance in anyone's voice, just surprise that it would be that long. So she says, "Yes, I mean, AT LEAST an hour... at least. I mean, with a 13 top! And that's what happens when you come at the end of happy hour!" Yikes. OK then. Someone showed up around 6:10 (don't worry, we ordered sushi for her!), orders a beer, and the first thing the server says in a rude tone is, "OK well it's not going to be half price." At this point, we were MORE than aware that happy hour ended at 6 p.m. Ironically, we started looking at appetizers after we ordered the sushi because we were pretty much forced to order when we did... so someone at my table asks the server, "If we order soup, it won't be a long wait, right?" The server looked at us like we were batshit crazy for wanting to order soup. Well, you did just tell us our food would take an hour, so imagine that we might want some appetizers...not to mention you work off tips, so shouldn't you be thankful that we're ordering...more food? It was bizarre. Following our that, our checks took about 30 minutes to get delivered properly and paid out. I also woke up this morning to check my account and see that they charged my card twice. I am in no way accusing this of being on purpose or anything, but it was just the icing on the cake for a bad experience. I have heard great things about Grand House's food, but with service like that, it's just not worth it. It blows my mind that this woman has a job in the service industry, and I always jump to defend servers when people talk down on them. But this was something else. Every time she came by our table we all fell silent because it seemed like anything we said or asked, we were snapped at. I would like to come back and try their hot food, but I'm not sure I will. There are plenty of Asian restaurants in OKC that I know I like where I have received much better service.
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Sadie K.
Good food with a variety of influences. Good for groups and take out. Their sesame chicken is so good and different from any I've ever had. The weekend dim sum is good. They have desserts from La Baguette (local French bakery/restaurant). Good overall experience!
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Cecil M.
Party of five at lunch today we went for the dim sumThe food was very good but, the service was almost nonexistent. We did get there at 2 PM the end of lunch service that should be no excuse for bad service or not to say bad service very little service. we will return but earlier in the day. Hope that makes a difference. OK that's all I did review her
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Lindsey M.
The worst service I had ever had. My wine glass and my water sat empty for 40 minutes. Probably will not be back. Good is okay but there are better options in the Asian district
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Matthew G.
It is hard to beat the Grand House. I always go with the express lunch combo. It offers your choice of 4 items from a list of about fifteen items, plus your choice of soup and type rice. It is less than $7 and is always served hot and fast. The portions are huge too. I recommend you try the garlic chicken, sweet and sour chicken, broccoli beef, and egg roll with fried rice and egg drop soup. I have had the sushi a few times and it never disappoints. The rolls are large and priced great. The service is always fast and friendly as well. The Grand House is great for large groups too.
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Susan M.
I have been here for about 3 years and have been trying to find a good place to get some dim sum. I've been to Grand House before but not for their dim sum. I should have gone here before. They have a great selection and everything was delicious. A little pricey for one person but if you go with a group, it's worth it.
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Joe C.
I really like Grand House, mainly because it's very good value for the money. Exotic fine dining this is not, but if you're looking for a solid lunch option, you're in good hands here. I'm a big fan of the lunch specials where you can have soup, rice, and four small portions of a variety of Chinese staples for something like $6. It's spacious, clean, and service was friendly if a bit unpolished. It won't make even my top 20 for the city, but I'm willing to cut some slack since the prices are reasonable.
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Ariel M.
I sent this email to Grand House on 2/17/2015 and still haven't received a response or returned phone call... I just picked up an order from you guys this evening. I spent $45 and received not so pleasant treatment from your hostess. She was very sullen, cold and rude. I asked her if I could add dessert to my order having just spied your lovely case upon entering-to which she said curtly-"No". Then she somewhat shoved the bags into my hands without a thank you, good night or any common courtesy restaurantures rely upon their staff for. When I arrived home I found that we didn't get any sauces for our spring rolls, egg rolls or crab Rangoon. We also got no sauce for our vermicelli bowl... Which happened to be chicken instead of the shrimp we paid for. The sesame chicken was cold, dry and old as were the fried spring rolls and Rangoon. When I called to ask if we could get what we paid for, no one answered. It was 9:40... You close at 10. I called twice more and was rewarded by the same rude girl's answer (I presume), I hope you don't have several of that attitude. When I asked her if I possibly left the sauces behind... She said nothing and put me on hold. A very rude man got on the line and told me I was wrong. Luckily... I am a chef that owns and operates my own food service business in Austin, TX; so I was able to create what was missing due to staff error... I don't know about you but I fire people for less. I rely on my staff to represent me... Does this represent you?! Because I am a colleague I hope you will right this situation as I hate to give a fellow restauranture a bad review in public forum.
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Elva C.
Worst service ever among all of the restaurants I've been to on dim sum! Some waiters just passed us by without even bother to ask if we want that dish! Fucking busy is not a fucking reason for you to ignore even one table! Worst restaurant ever! Worst service ever! Will not ever step into that hell place ever again!
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Steven W.
I recently came back after not having been here in a long time. Some things haven't changed. The dim sum. This is only one of two places in Oklahoma City that has dim sum, and it's always awesome. For those that are not aware dim sum is a kind of rotating buffet. Waitstaff bring dishes from the kitchen to the tables. If you like what you see on the plate you nod, say yes or otherwise indicate you want it, whereupon the waiter/waitress stamps your bill-usually a sheet of paper on your table, and drops off the dish. If it looks something you don't want shake your head and wait five minutes for the next dish to come by. Dozens if not hundreds of dishes come out in this manner on a never ending rotation. Eat what you want, leave when you are full. Bear in mind this can be expensive as each dish is priced differently and you'll eat several before you are thru, which is why this is best done in a group. Left to my own devices I'd never come here for anything but dim sum, however my partner in crime, the vegetarian, reports that the salt and pepper tofu is not only the best tofu dish she's had in okc, but it's actually better then what she had when she went to china. That's right.The salt and pepper tofu at grand house is better then what can be had in china itself. At least when you are in china for four days on a tour, which may be like saying that the best burger in Paris is at McDonald's ( which may be entirely correct). Specific things that were better is that at grand house, the coating of the tofu becomes crunchy while the inside remains soft. Nice texture/flavor combo. also the Jalapenos it's prepared with are very fresh. Some things have changed. The bakery counter was gone when we were there. I don't know if that was a temporary thing or not but it was missed. Sushi? Really? well ok if that's what brings people in and pays the bills. It's no salt and pepper tofu but it was still decent. I'm hoping that grand house continues to be great, it certainly is worth returning to.
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Steven S.
Tried Grand House today after a friend suggested it. Good selection of tap beer for a small asian restaurant. Started with an ESB Red Hook. Decided on the General Tso's chicken, I know kinda boring but it sounded good. I cant really say much about it. Wasn't great but wasn't bad either. Service was just odd, I'll probably look for other places around school to try before going back.
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Amy P.
I really enjoyed coming here to eat with my family back in the day, but recently, I feel like this place is kind of hit or miss. They have pretty good dim sum, however, some days you'll get 3 dumplings in a pot, other days you'll get 4 (and it's still the same price). My favorite thing about GH is their sushi happy hour where their specialty rolls are half price M-F 4-6pm. Their sushi isn't mind blowing, but it's pretty good if you're partaking in the deal. They have a good amount of space for private events. I would come back, but only for happy hour sushi.
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Ervin B.
Thought I wrote a review for this place but I guess not. So here it is! Great sushi! Been here twice and both times I was satisfied. Happy hour on weekdays from 3-5, half off all rolls! What's not to like? Plus no lines! Immediate seating is awesome!
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Joey L.
i think it's pretty tasty. i hear there are more authentic places. but authenticity isn't so great sometimes.
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Christina S.
I have to admit, my first experience was great. I was there at lunch today in a party of 10. We received our meals within 5-7 minutes after we placed our orders. It was moderately busy during the time we went. The items from the lunch menu were priced considerably reasonable. I ordered from the light menu which most items were around $4.50. My order included an egg roll, beef and broccoli, as well fried rice. The also had a special in which you could order 4 menu items for about $6. The food tasted great and the service was good as well. I will be back!
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Wr Y.
The dishes are ok. But I have never seen service sucks like this. The whole dinner I haven't hear any " excuse me" "you are welcome"...
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Patrick W.
I thoroughly enjoy Grand House. I've eaten here twice and have nothing but nice things to say. The atmosphere is friendly with seating that allows for some breathing room, instead of being elbow to elbow with other patrons. The food has been superb, at least in my experience. Their sesame chicken is probably the best in the city. It's crunchy with a hint of honey...and maybe even barbeque sauce. It's just something that you'd have to experience, as my words are a poor description of such a delicious dish. They also have a decent beer selection and my personal favorite: Sake! Their prices are very fair, their wait staff is very nice, and there seems to be a genuine sense throughout the restaurant that the satisfaction of the customer is numero uno. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant to any person craving some tasty Asian food. :)
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Cynthia S.
One of the first chinese/thai places we have tried in town. We tried the Spring Rolls which were good. I ordered the "Path Thai" and my husband had the Happy Family. Both enjoyed our meals. Not the best food we have ever had but not bad.
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Gigi N.
This is not a bad place if you're craving for sushi, but it is even better during happy hour because of the price. The sushi rolls look great, but they're hit or miss. I highly recommend the sooner roll and the sea monster. The service was a bit slow, but everyone was friendly.
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Brandon W.
Grand China House Bistro = awesome!! This is a cool restaurant nestled in the Asian district and a must try. I'll be honest and say I'm not a fan of most Chinese restaurants around the city. But Grand House is by far my new favorite in the metro!! The Food - My wife ordered the vegetable Lo Mein--I had a few bites and I must say instantly it was one of the best I've ever had...I will likely be ordering it in the future!! I tried the sweet & sour chicken, which was great as well. The chicken is fried and delicious, served with pineapple and peppers to give a true "sweet and sour" feel. I've also heard really good things about the "Dim Sum," which is an ancient Chinese tradition where they bring out different dishes and you may try a little of each. All priced individually. Overall, I have to give this fine restaurant a 5/5 on the awesome and delicious scale and we will certainly be returning soon :)
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Erelyn A.
I have experienced much better dimsum. For background, I have had dimsum in large cities like Chicago, Toronto, NYC, Honolulu etc. so my expectations of dimsum is kind of high. But I was hoping there'd be atleast one dish that was somewhat good. I didn't really care for any of the dimsum dishes that we tried. Tried siumai, shrimp balls, shrimp flat noodle roll, sticky rice, and pork pastry pie.. I feel as if they skimp on the ingredients. For example, with the shrimp noodle roll, there was only one shrimp. In all my experiences of dimsum there's always been more than one shrimp. Also with the sticky rice, the rice used tasted like the cheaper kind and not the high quality rice I am used to. The bothering thing though is that out of all the dimsum restaurants I have been to, this is one of the most pricey. So it's just like meh, I don't think I'll ever really return unless I have a severe craving for dimsum. And even then I think I may just go to Fung's. But I am going to give an extra star to make it three stars because the service was awesome. They are very attentive and kind here.
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Diran K.
Awesome food, well prepared and delicious. Also, chose a 2 1/2 lb lobster and let the chef cook it his way. Great value and exceeded our expectations. Ask for waiter Zhong Hua.
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Holly B.
Had some take-out from Grand House last Sunday; Dan Dan Noodles. Not good; tasted like "matter". Gross.
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Cate J.
Best sushi happy hour in OKC! Half price rolls and $1.50 domestics 4-6 pm Monday- Friday. Sit at the bar, and Janessa will take excellent care of you.
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Heather G.
One of my favorite restaurants in Chinatown! Love love love dim sum on Sunday's. They have quick and friendly service. Also a reception venue for weddings.
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Vinh O.
The food was decent but the service was awful. Our group of 15+ took our father to Grand House for Father's Day. We chose grand house because they open at 9 am and a few people in our group have to work at 1030 am. However, they did not open until 9:15. We actually had to call them to ask them to open their doors since we had kids, and it was getting rather warm outside. Being the first ones there, it still took fifteen minutes to set our table. My guess is that they were understaffed, but isnt Sunday their busiest day? Shouldn't they be properly staffed? Our waitress was answering the phone while serving us. It was still rather warm inside, so we asked them to turn on the A/C. They finally turned it on after thirty minutes, when they sat another table down in our section. It's summer time. Turning on the A/C should be one of the first things you do so the building has time to cool down before the big lunch rush comes in. Severely disappointed. Our father was not happy that his requests were ignored and that quite a few of the dim sum dishes were already luke warm by the time they got to our table. Considering we were the first table there, I'm not sure how or why the food wouldn't be served hotter. Please improve your service.
Grand House you are slipping! I've loved this place for a long time but lately. I've felt like the GH doesn't love me back. The sushi is still good, and though it's been a few months since I had a cooked dish there, I assume that's all fine. But I went today and they've modified their ginger dressing beyond recognition. Instead of the delicious, gingery, fibery, meaty concoction I expected, the dressing on my salad was WHITE. I thought they had messed up because it looked like some kinda Hidden Valley ridiculousness. But we were able to confirm a slight ginger flavor. I think it was some sort of cheap-o cream dressing with ginger powder. Dude, no. I make my own ginger dressing at home from scratch. This was just noise. But weighing much more on my mind than a little dressing downer -the surly waitstaff. Look, I waited tables for years. I know it can be a thankless, messy, smelly, trying, stressful, difficult job. The waiter we always seem to get (see "the Diva" in my previous review) never checked on us and had to be flagged down (which I hate to do because then I look like the jerk). He's waited on us and been unpleasant enough times that we literally see him coming. A tiny tear falls. We're not a pain in your you-know. We're your customers. I'd like for us to be able to keep our ten-year relationship intact. I don't want to break up. But if I catch you slipping again, I'm going to start seeing other places.
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Ashlie C.
This place is cool for lunch, love their lunch combos, but not a big fan for dinner! Wasn't that impressed with the sesame shrimp, the crust was really weird and the shrimp was dry. We also tried the spicy chef's chicken, it was great, if you like eating chicken and rice by themselves. I wish there were more combos at night with veggies.
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Jeremy F.
Grand House used to live up to its name, but things have changed. I can't pinpoint exactly when it started, but over the last few years Grand House has slipped. It used to be one of my favorite restaurants in OKC and my go to place for dim sum, but now it's usually a scene of disappointment. I'm just guessing, but I feel like they over expanded. What used to be a full dining room every weekend with a wait has turned mostly empty. This has had a negative impact on the service, which seems counterintuitive. However, with fewer diners, fewer dishes get made, and there are less choices. Those dishes that do come around tend to either be repetitive or lukewarm. The biggest negative change was the replacement of red bean paste with coconut in the sesame balls. I'm not sure what drove that decision, but it took a dish that we used to order extra of to take home to something that no one in my family wants anymore. This isn't to say that Grand House has become terrible or inedible. Most of the dishes are still ok, and some are still really good. The tapioca pudding with honeydew remains good enough to inspire occasional visits on its own. I wish Grand House was still great, but it's not. Oh well.
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Rebecca S.
Love, love, love the dim sum. Short wait (20 min) on a busy Sunday afternoon. Good service. Some of the dishes were amazing, ex shrimp and zucchini, some just okay. Probably personal preference.
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Tess M.
What an awesome place to eat! I fell in love with sushi around 2006 and GH is giving me my fix I need to stay in a sushi coma. The staff is crazy friendly and the overall mood is just fun! They have live music on Friday nights... people actually get up and dance on the dance floor! Dim Sum on Saturday and Sunday from 11-3 is to DIE FOR! You have to check them out.. 1/2 price sushi from 4-6 M-F is as good as it gets!
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Huntur Y.
I'm sorry Grand House but it's over between us. This really makes me sad because I love Dim Sum and don't know of any place else in the metro to get it. My past 2 and last experiences there were pretty much the same. Get in and wait a few minutes to get seated. Lead to a table, not wiped down yet with no place settings and standing up holding the wee one waiting on a highchair. People come by with their trays asking us if we want shrimp balls or eggplant while we are still standing up and I politely refuse. Walk over to get the high chair myself and someone wipes down the table and asks if we want drinks. Order drinks and refuse more food since we still have nothing to put it on or eat it with. Request place settings when drinks come, wave off 2 or 3 more trays then calm the toddler who doesn't understand why his parents are so darn insistent on eating with plates and utensils. Yay! 15 minutes in and we now have plates and plastic chopsticks. Now we have to flag down someone with a tray to try and get them to come by. I guess since we didn't grab stuff directly off the tray and shove it in our mouths, we were personas non gratis. Food at last, Food at last! Luke warm or cold food at last. What the heck? The Mrs is frustrated, wee one is frustrated, I am done. Call for the check, go pay for the 2 plates of unpalatable dim sum. When the cashier asked how everything was I say "Horrible." She doesn't ask why, doesn't apologize...nothing. Takes my card and returns it without a word. The first time it happened, I figured it was a fluke. The second time, you're not making the list anymore. It really disappoints me to see a place that rises to the top to be a great and unique local dining experience and then rest on their laurels and you no longer care about the customers that got you there.
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Jennifer J.
I've followed the popular San Francisco blogger, Misadventures with Andi for a long time including glorious posts about Dim Sum. So, finally today, our family decided to peel back the mystery on this Chinese-style of eating, and boy was it a huge disappointment. We tried the Dim Sum Grand House Bistro in Oklahoma City. First of all, for those of you who may not know it, Dim Sum originally referred to a snack, not an entire meal experience. But, over the years it has evolved. Today, it features (depending on the restaurant) trolley carts which wait-staff push around to all the tables offering featured dishes, particularly different types of dumplings. At Grand House, the staff carry large trays of featured dishes. The food was just so-so. The only thing that was a departure from the plethora of dishes at any of the super Chinese buffets in town was the shrimp ball. It was very good. Anyone ordering Dim Sum during the weekend special at Grand House needs to know that this is a very pricey dining experience -- and there is no menu outlining how much each thing is and most of the wait staff doesn't speak English so you can't ask them. Our family of five ordered four appetizers -- shrimp zuccini (3 on a saucer), shrimp balls (3 on a saucer) pork pot stickers (6 on two saucers) and some other beef wellington type appetizer (2 on a saucer). We also ordered two cups of this chickeny-rice stuff that my children ages 15, 7 and 5, were calling chum-bucket chum as in Sponge Bob Square Pants. It was terrible. After this "soup" we diverged from the Dim Sum disaster and ordered one order of Kung Pao Chicken and one order of Chicken Chow Mein. My husband and I hate a little of both dishes along with my 15-year-old, but we were still hungry and racking up quite a bill, so we called it quits and left. Our bill was $60.00. The man ahead of us paid $145.00. He was freaked out and asked them to count it again. Poor guy! There was six people in his party. Again, I don't think $60 is a lot to pay for dinner for five people. We paid $70 at Abel's Mexican restaurant recently. It's that for $60 we hardly got any food and we had to leave and go eat someplace else. I'm not kidding. My one disclaimer is that I do not generally like any of the Chinese food in Oklahoma City, and I have to close my eyes and hold my nose to eat shrimp. And, everything seemed to have shrimp in it. My teenager was calling it Bubba Grand House from Forrest Gump fame. So, I like Chinese food once-in-awhile, but I will probably never try Grand House Dim Sum again because it didn't taste any better than super buffet food; there was a lot less of it and it was a lot more expensive. I would go to Grand House for their lunch special sometime. In the spirit of fairness, the couple next two us was so impressed with the food they called the manager over to tell him how awesome it was.
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Anna F.
This is a place I've driven by a million times yet had never been. My first impression walking in was excellent because of all beautiful landscaping out front, you can tell they really take time to make it look nice. I really like the decor on the inside as well, just enough Asian design without being overwhelmed by koi fish. We had a reservation so we were seated right away. We started with the Lady in Red sushi roll and edamame. It was to die for! It had asparagus, spicy salmon, tuna, spicy mayo. One of the best rolls I've had to date and my boyfriend said it rivals all of the best sushi places he had when he lived in California. Next he got the sesame chicken and I had chicken lo mein. We really liked the sesame chicken because it was made differently than we'd ever seen before. Super crispy and delicious. To top it all off, we had the most amazing server, Sarah. We told her how much we enjoyed our experience and she said it was only her second week working there! We were thoroughly impressed with Grand House and it has definitely become our new "go to" Chinese restaurant!
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Dominic C.
I remember when they were this small little building. There would be a line out the door every weekend during lunch for dim sum. Even when it's freezing there would be a line. They have since moved into a bigger building with a waiting area. The restaurant is many times bigger. Good dim sum. He learnt his trade in Boston. I like the stuffed jalapenos and chicken feet.
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Elafoodie W.
I had a very nice meal at this restaurant. It was comparable to those in LA.
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Shirley M.
I came here to try their Dim Sum. I wouldn't rave about it, but it was decent. They have a limited selection in Dim Sum. I asked the waiter if they had Honey Cashew Prawns and he had no idea, but went to ask. After that, we never saw the waiter again. The pastries filled with pork, chicken, etc were wonderful. I was spoiled in Seattle where they had a full selection of Dim Sum right down to the chicken feet. They are placed in wooden, round containers and it is pushed around on carts. So, I wouldn't say I was disappointed since this is what I expected from OKC. It would be nice if China Bistro had a better selection of vegetables, asparagus, etc for their Dim Sum. It makes for an unique experience, if you never had Dim Sum.
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Anne-Marie L.
The chow fun and dim sum were extra good today. Maybe because we were just a little hung over.
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Anne G.
This is a review for their sushi happy hour Monday through Friday from 4-6. I dined in yesterday and grabbed a seat at the sushi bar. Things looked fresh and the server and sushi chef were happy to make recommendations. Most of the sushi menu was available and everything was half priced! I walked out of there full and happy for under $10. I enjoyed the Hawaiian Roll and Geisha Roll. Both were very tasty! I definitely recommend this place.
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Robert S.
Before I review the restaurant, props to OKC for getting it at least sort of right... As I turned onto Classen Boulevard, I was greeted by a sign "Welcome to the Asian District". For some reason, this left me feeling a little uneasy, but then I recalled how I used to hear a lot of the native Oklahoman's refer to people of Asian descent as "Oriental". So... at least the sign wasn't as offensive. And now onto the food. Having never visited Hong Kong or China, I can't compare the Dim Sum I've had to the "real thing". I have, however, eaten some fairly decent Dim Sum in Atlanta, some very good Dim Sum in NYC and Boston, and some terrific Dim Sum in San Francisco... so I do have a base for comparison. I am by no means a Dim Sum snob but I do expect at least some level of quality. I was quite excited to dine at Grand House China Bistro after learning that Oklahoma City had a thriving Chinese, Vietnamese and Thai restaurant scene. I thought to myself "surely this will be a bubble of culinary delight in a fast sea of fried & buttered meat & potato horrors". I had read that the dinner menu was a bit "Americanized", which I can easily live with, but I was sad to find that the Dim Sum had been fully "Oklahomanized". Unlike most Dim Sum restaurants, Grand House arms their wait staff with trays of food as opposed to carts. The result of this is overall cold food and chewed dried out steamed items. None of the food we ate was even warm. All of it was room temp. To add insult to injury, most of the Dim Sum offerings were deep fried. Waiter after waiter stopped by the table and tried to push fried fish, fried chicken, fried veggies, fried noodles... fried everything. After five or so waiters, I asked "do you have any steamed items?" The initial reply was a look of puzzlement, and then "yes, I'll see what I can find". After a few more minutes, we were presented with a tray of pork and shrimp rice noodle rolls; we took one of each. I thought to myself "finally, some edible Dim Sum". I took a sample bite of the pork rice noodle roll. It was thick with rice noodle; a gooey mouthful of steamed rice. The scant meat was spongy and pasty. There was an over powering odd chemical flavor which I've yet to be able to identify... however, this flavor was present in mostly all of the food we ate. I wanted to cry. Next, we took a plate of roast duck. I mean, seriously, how can you screw that up? They did. Of the entire plate of duck, I think there were only three or so edible pieces of meat. The rest was skin and bone. And the meat also carried the same "odd chemical flavor". Next, baked cha siu bao: overpowering alcohol flavor (and it was cold) and the meat filling was oily and gooey... like snot. We also grabbed a plate of steamed cha siu bao. These three steamed goods must have come fresh out of the steamer because they were deadly hot. We had to let them cool for about 10 minutes before the meat filling had cooled to a safe temperature. Meanwhile, the delicate steamed bread had cooled to a chill and become tough and rubbery. The meat filling was the same as the baked: overpowering alcohol with oiled snot. Fun guo (shrimp dumpling)... by the time the dish made it to us by tray (as opposed to heated steam cart), it was cold and dried out. We literally had to peel the dumplings off the steam paper and then rip them apart. The flavor? Oily shrimp soaked in alcohol. To finish up the meal, I ordered a round of Jin deui (fried sesame ball). Seeing that the fried offerings must be the specialty of the house, I had assumed that at least these should be somewhat decent. The result? A cold, oily ball filled with.... COCONUT! Coconut?! Coconut. Where the fuck is the bean (or even lotus) paste? We were done. We tried very hard to avoid the fried offerings. The steamed and baked offering were far and few between, however, even the steamed items were swimming in oil. It was as if the restaurant felt that the patrons should be exposed to a minimum amount of fat; be it fried or otherwise. Each of the steamed items left a sheen of oil on the plate, my lips coated, and a film in my mouth. Needless to say, I was highly disappointed and further reassured that Okalahoma, as vast as sparse as its prairie, contains far and few culinary delights for the non-fried, oil, fat & butter consumers.
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Spencer S.
food is not tasty.
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Nunu R.
This used to be one of my favorite Asian food places to go. The food and quality has taken a drastic plunge over the years while the prices have increased significantly. I will no longer frequent here. Have given them a few visits, but it hasn't gotten any better. If you're looking for good Asian food, skip this place and look up or down the street. I'd rather have fast food Chinese take-out.
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Kevin L.
Good dim sum, not great. Expensive prices!!! Overall the food is just so-so. I would recommend ordering from the "special Chinese" menu. It has a lot more authentic better tasting dishes. If it wasn't for the great service and wonderful atmosphere, I would definitely give this place 1 or 2 stars. The cost to quality ratio just isn't there. But because of the decor, the live music nights, and the fast service, it is an excellent place to take a date or a business client you need to impress. Also, make a reservation!!! The wait for a table can be horrific, especially during the weekend dim sum brunch. Overall, come to Grand House for the experience, not the food.
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Jason A.
Pretty decent for dinner, I'd say up to par compared to the Chinese restaurants in america. Haven't tried the dim sum yet, as I think that may change things. Service was excellent and server was very friendly. There is a bar inside which helps. I had kung pao beef. Both beef and sauce were good, but could use more veggies. Update 7/3/10: We went for dim sum today, which was not bad. They bring things out mostly on trays. They do have some pretty decent coconut rolls.
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John O.
Service really sloooooooow (at least this time). Ordered child's meal first, it showed up almost last. Sushi took forever, but good. Fried rice HORRIBLE!
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Dantae M.
First time every to try sushi and it was delicious. The staff was really nice and the live band was good. I will be back
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Dennis H.
Its hard to find a restaurant that has good dim sum. Today, I tried the Grand House and was pleasantly surprised. They do have an extensive list of dim sum items on their web site. Most of them were available today. I arrived around 12:30 PM and they were fairly busy, but we were able get seated without much of a wait. Dim Sum was being pushed around on serving carts and also trays were being carried around by waiters. The food was good and I may have to come back again
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Ikaika F.
Ok, so this is my first review so go easy on me :) The Grand House located on N. Classen could almost be described as an oasis in the dust bowl of Oklahoma. I've done dim sum in NYC, Denver, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland and Hawaii and I can say without a doubt that The Grand House is one of the better places to enjoy an early lunch. Dim sum is only served on the weekends so plan accordingly. The food comes out quick, best to go just about the lunch rush time cuz the food will be fresh. Many standard dim sum choices are available along with some pseudo crossover style and americanized dishes. I was suprised to see a thai street noodle dish come out of the kitchen and it was delish :) The staff is great, didn't flinch too bad at my size or exterior and were quick with water, drinks and a fork when needed and started to remember me on return visits. I will say this, the weekday "chinese" food is not good, sorry. I grew up in Hawaii and I know how chinese food is made correctly, My mom is chinese. And as a bonus they have a french dessert bakery right in the waiting area, great for last minute to go sweets. But over all this place is great. Open your mind, eat and enjoy, you can thank me later.
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Edward J.
Dim Sum rules! If you haven't has Dim Sum here you are missing out on an awesome meal. I usually stay away from seafood in OK because the ocean is too far away, but I had some seafood items and was happy. The crispy pork was outstanding. Patience is the key here, wait for your favorites or you'll fill up on the other stuff. Don't be afraid to say "no thanks". After I was already stuffed they brought out some wide noodles that looked awesome but dammit I just couldn't fit anything else in. The quail egg thing that looked like shu mai was a little off, pass on that one.
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Richard M.
Go for the Dim Sum. At least that's what we do. I can't even tell you if their menu food is good or bad because I've never bothered to try it. The Dim Sum, on the other hand, is pretty good (and by OKC standards, over the moon!). Pros: - Dim Sum in OKC - Feels Authentically Chinese - Doesn't Seem as Disinterested in "White People" as more authentic Dim Sum joints on the West Coast. Cons: - Few Carts (Come on, is it really Dim Sum if it isn't thrown at you with a yell and snarl by an older Chinese woman?) - Dry and tired soup dumplings (uh, where's the burst of hot soup as I bite down?) - Only on weekends and seemingly an afterthought. Anyway, it's the best in town and we're going back. 'Nuff said.
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Call_Me D.
It's not good dim sum. It's good dim sum for OKC. Also the only dim sum. I took a group of friends from out of town and we actually left after a WAY overpriced check only to go get some decent food. Skip this place.
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Address :2701 N Classen Blvd
Oklahoma City, OK, 73106
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
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Zoe M.
Possibly my new favorite Chinese food restaurant for the time being. I did have some complaints with the service, but it was just our waiter in particular. He seemed to have trouble listening and misunderstood on two different occasions. I feel that had I been served by another server, I would have nothing but good to say about the place. He was a little too gung ho about refilling tea cups and asking us how things were every five minutes, but not about clarifying our dessert order or putting my remaining food into a box instead of tossing it. But I can not, and will not, blame an establishment for one dummy not doing his job right on one evening. The crab rangoon was excellent, stuffed with some kind of firm crab stuff instead of the often-too-rich cream cheese filling. I found it a pleasant change, albeit some might be disappointed. The Pacific Islander dish was excellent too (my boyfriend ordered that). People say the seafood isn't fresh but it was fine. The squid could've been better but all of the other seafood components were delicious and fresh. I had the mushu chicken. It was very good, with two minor complaints, those being I would have preferred more of the black fungus and less cabbage, and that the pancakes were obviously not warmed before service (much less made specifically for me). Good overall though. We also shared the fried banana dessert, which was outstanding. Not a single drop of excess grease, and kind of fried in a weird filo dough wrap sorta way. I notice they have pastry items in a display and look forward to trying them. Oh and the reviewer who said their sushi is less expensive than Neko isn't paying attention at all. Their sushi is definitely NOT less expensive than Sushi Neko's. I'm looking at the take-out menus right now. The nigiri is less expensive by a mere few cents- barely enough to consider- and many of their rolls are actually MORE expensive. Kinda backwards. So it pretty much evens out. Don't go there looking for cheap sushi, you won't get it. (Um... besides. Sushi is generally one of those things where you get what you pay for. Cheap sushi SCARES me. )
(5)Kimberly H.
This is like 5 minutes from my house and I'm kicking myself for not going here until I had been living in my house for almost a year. It looks really nice inside, I like the stained glass, the fish tank creeps me out a little bit but everything else meets my expectations. I was amazed at how cheap the prices were even a dinner and the service is great. I had Green Tea, Shrimp spring rolls (which I recommend to anyone) and the Buddha Delight (great for vegetarians) and loved it so much, I might have a new last meal.
(5)Victoria N.
Great Dim Sum over the weekends but otherwise their food is not good. Their food is americanized chinese food that is overpriced. However their dim sum on weekend mornings is well worth it and about one of the few dim sum places in oklahoma city. I would recommend dim sum.
(3)Gloria S.
Guys, if you have not had a chance to try Dim Sum, you have missed a fun experience in Chinese Food. Dim Sum, in Chinese, means "a delight in the heart". It is sort of like appetizers with many many varieties. You can choose egg rolls, dumplings, hot peppers filled with shrimp, egg custard (for dessert), BBQ meat buns, etc. Like Dr. Suess in his "Green Eggs and Ham", you should "try it, try it, you may like it." Remember though, Dim Sum is only served on the weekend at this restaurant. February 14 is the Chinese New Year Day, Dim Sum will definitely be served.
(5)Emily P.
Grand House makes me laugh. I cannot go there without thinking about the live music on Friday nights with the surprisingly full audience, some of whom occasionally jump up with the jazz trio and sing. When I actually go there on a Friday night, I am consistently surprised that all of that is happening. The food is solid. There are always regulars. The staff is friendly. Plus, they are open on Sundays, which is hard to find round these parts.
(3)Ted S.
it hurts me that this is the only dim sum place in ASIAN DISTRICT here in okc. having actually been to authentic dim sum restaurants in their respective country, this place is a sad joke. i tried the chicken feet, and to my surprise that was the best thing i ate for the meal...yet i shelled out $80 for a meal. if you want authentic dim sum fly to china or at least the bay area. the service makes me feel uncomfortable and everything is so speedy and it's as if they don't pay attention to you if you don't want their specific cart of FOOD. so what, i don't want a third sticky rice. get over it.
(2)John P.
DO NOT EAT HERE! The kung-pao shrimp and scallops smelled like urine, the mu-shu chicken oozed grease which collected in a pool underneath the pancake wrapping, the sweet and sour pork was battered and deep fried and the fried rice was just that-fried, dry, with no bits of vegetables nor egg. The Grand is a sad attempt at Chinese food. I haven't tried the Grand's dim-sum nor sushi which many say is good. Go to Lidos instead. While it's not Chinese, its fresh, Asian and well prepared.
(1)Chris S.
Best DimSum in Town.
(5)Tom C.
We thought the food was plain and expensive. We tried several dishes and none of them seem to have any flavor. The service was decent with a good decor. Final: probably not worth your time or money.
(1)Crystal H.
It was okay. Not great, but not horrible either. It was an easy dim sum fix though since it's not very common in OKC. If I remember correctly, California Cafe was better, but since it moved all the way to NW Expresswa, it's not worth the drive.
(3)Joe P.
Dim Sum brunch on Sunday at Grand House is a great pleasure. Yes I have had better Dim Sum in San Francisco and New York, but other than that this place holds its own with anybody. The shrimp on mushroom caps and the shrimp shumai are favorites. We don't eat pork but it looks yummy. It is usually packed on Sunday, but plenty of waiters bring out a variety of small dishes, hot and fresh.
(4)Mandy B.
This place has the best sesame chicken I have ever had. It is very unique and melted in my mouth. I like the way you can get brown, fried, or white rice. The atmosphere is also very nice. I felt like I could dress up or down and not feel out of place. Definitely on of the best places to eat in the Asian District.
(4)Kayt B.
This place has a great atmosphere, loved it. Haven't seen that since Kansas City. Good moo shoo, mild spicy plum, crepes were a tad tough. Mom had General's Chicken and it was yummy. Next time I will try the Dim Sum or Sushi.
(4)John S.
Good food, quick service, nice atmosphere. All in all a great place for Dim Sum.
(4)jeff h.
Dim sum is great. You just have to watch where they stamp your paper or you will have a very suprising bill. Not the best I have ever had but, deff. the one the best in OKC.
(3)John S.
THE GENERAL'S CHICKEN SAUCE WAS STILL LIQUID 3 HOURS AFTER DINNER. I couldn't believe it. I love their food and they use stuff that is good for you (sort of). I had their General's Chicken and thought it was good. A nice flavor and a solid spice, although I did pick around the peppers. Our crab rangoons were sizzling when I put my sauce on them, telling me not to eat them yet. I still did and after my mouth cooled, they were really good.
(4)Reg L.
Hooray for dim sum! The morning before our flight left Oklahoma City, we decided to have lunch at a "great little" dim sum place that was vaguely recalled by some of us. The street was known and after a quick search for "chinese food" on the GPS, Grand House was found! When we parked, it was confirmed that this was the place remembered, although it was no "little" place. This place is pretty big! They've apparently remodeled since the last time anyone of us went there, so the entrance is in a different place, but it looks great. The dim sum was wonderful. Although, I heart dim sum, so it's not hard to impress me with it. They only had one cart (the dessert cart), everything else was brought by people on trays. There was also a large amount of pork and a large amount of fried things, which made it a bit of an odd experience. Not many vegetables running around, either. But as I said, not hard to impress me, I enjoyed it. And some of the piping hot little balls filled with treasures and fried were out of this world! Definately worth a visit!
(4)J L.
Love the Grand House! I visit the Grand House every time I am in OKC. The sushi is great - I definitely prefer it to Sushi Neko (expensive & not just not that good in my opinion.) I recommend the Grand House roll (amazing), spicy tuna, & its always fun to do the Question Mark roll & let the sushi chef some up with something tasty. While I typically do the sushi, I have had the opportunity to try many of the other items on the menu. To name a couple, I love to start with the pot stickers & the beijing duck is AMAZING! In terms of refreshments, they have a good wine selection & very good cosmopolitans & lychee martinis. Fully stocked bar. Lastly, its a nice atmosphere! I still have not tried the Dim Sum but plan to do so very soon!
(5)Joyce K.
went here for dim sum. it was pretty good. i appreciated that the food is not cloying or greasy. at the same time, i was there one week ago, and i can't really remember any of the dishes very well. to me, the taste and presentation were decent, but again, i can't remember anything being so good that i absolutely have to have it next time. the selection seems decent, but not as expansive as the places i've been in silver spring and shady grove (just outside of DC in montgomery county, md). the service is pleasant, but at times bordering on overkill, as the servers continuously drop by your table to ask you "anything else?" "would you like some...?" even if you already have the same thing or many many unfinished plates on your table. that said, i'd rather complain about too many overtures versus being ignored. i might go here again if i'm in OKC and need a dim sum fix -- but i would probably check out some other eats first in asia town before heading back if i have the choice.
(3)Lauren S.
First went here for dim sum with a friend. She knew what to order as she grew up around the food and it was awesome. Since the first visit I would go for lunch as I worked down the street. I would get their Cantonese Style Noodle Soup with rice noodles and either extra veggies or tofu. I have had it so many different ways (fried tofu, steamed, none at all, different veggies) and I am happy each time. The service is sometimes hit or miss but dim sum day is my favorite time to go. Used to love their coconut sweet rolls and their sweet tofu soup.
(4)Young P.
Went for a dinner. Not a big fan of dim sum so I ordered something else in the menu - Kung Pao Shrimp. Sauce was too thick and tasted average. Service was good.
(2)Ethan H.
One of the few places in OKC that serve dim sum on the weekends. They have a pretty good assortment to choose from. The people are nice and although don't speak the best English when asking what certain items are, they are friendly. They also have half priced sushi during happy hour from 4-6 weekdays. Definitely recommend.
(4)Bruce L.
No a single star on today visit...if it let us! Very very disappointed; shrimp dumpling not fresh, pork dumpling smell, sweet rice chicken in lotus leaf aged, beef and shrimp steam roll, and chicken feet dried and tasted old...extremely...sadden!!! Not worth the money!!!! Fung's restaurant much much better and it's just down the block on the same street.
(1)Scott H.
I had a solid, but certainly not overwhelmingly good, lunch at Grand House on Tuesday afternoon. We arrived around 12:15 and the place was well over half full. Always a good sign. We were quickly seated at a large round table with a lazy Susan in the middle. We were immediately approached by a server and got our drinks quickly. Service was solid throughout the lunch, our water glasses were never empty, and we didn't have to wait long on the check. All of us went with the Express Lunch Special. For $6, you get to pick 4 items from a list of a dozen or so classic dishes: egg roll, lo mein, sweet and sour pork, etc. In addition, you get your choice of soup (egg drop or hot and sour) and rice (fried, steamed, or brown). I went with fried rice, hot and sour soup, and crab rangoon, beef with green pepper, vegetable lo mein, and garlic fried chicken. The soup came very quickly, less than 5 minutes after we ordered. It was typical hot and sour soup and very hot (temperature wise). Good stuff. The lunches likewise were very quick, I don't think anyone was finished with his soup. You get a large plate of food, it's a solid value for $6. It's clear everything was already made given how quickly it came out, but my garlic fried chicken seemed fresh. When I bit into it steam came out, and the skin was crispy. I doubt it had been sitting in a warming bin. It could have used more sauce, but it had a decent amount of flavor. The vegetable lo mein was standard, as was the fried rice. The beef with green peppers and onions was probably the standout. This dish has large pieces of beef which were not overcooked, and the veggies were cooked properly as well. They retained some crispness, but not too much. The crab rangoon was a disaster, easily the worst part of the meal. Over-fried, the filling was dried out and I got no crab taste. Only a mealy cream cheese like substance. These things were fried way too long, so I wonder if they are cooked properly it they would be any good. Overall, Grand House has good value and very good service, but the food didn't blow me away. Nothing stood out, but (other than the rangoon) nothing was awful either. Pleased with my lunch, but not overwhelmingly so.
(3)Mark B.
I was very anxious to try this place, I had extremely high hopes, I am from Los Angeles so I am used to very good dim sum, this place just did not meet my high expectations. We went with another couple who were dying to try it also, now granted it wasn't bad but for the price we paid and the quality of food I think we could've gotten better. The service was outstanding very friendly and courteous staff that was on top of their game the entire time we were there. Maybe my high level of expeditions was my issue. Worth trying for sure!
(3)Virginia M.
I have to do a shout out for this place. We went in thinking we had time for a sit down lunch. We enjoyed the decor and looked forward to a leisurely lunch. After ordering, we got our sushi and ate it. Very good flavors. We had a spicy tuna and then an eel something or other. The soup was delish too. However that is where things turned south but not due to the resturant. My husband had a text about a meeting that had been mistaken about time in his mind. So, the rest of our order either had to be left behind or taken to go. They were so kind and gracious and fast about letting the kitchen now to rush the order and box it up to go. They had us out the door and on our way to get him to the meeting in very short order. Thank you guys so very much. The food was excellent by the way. And we both enjoyed it. I got to it mine right away after being dropped off at home. My husband had to wait a couple of hours but said it was still great.
(4)Brandy W.
Grand House is a great place for a quick lunch. I cannot speak to dinner as I have never tried it but I bet it is just as awesome. I love the sweet and sour chicken and the egg drop soup is wonderful. They have large portions for low prices and the quality is top notch. I have not tried any of the sushi but I hear it is also excellent.... we shall see.... Make the stop, you wont be disappointed.
(4)Lawrence W.
I've had the pleasure of coming to the Grand House a few times and it has always been an excellent experience from the dinner service, Sunday brunch, sushi and cocktails. The rolls and especially the lobster dumplings are some of my favorites of anything on the menu, between the cocktails, ice cold beer mugs and sushi this will be my go to spot for sushi and Chinese style food in OKC!
(4)Jason B.
This is some great Chinese food! They have a $6 lunch that comes with soup, rice and your choice of 4 items. I am stuffed from all of the food, and it was only $6. The price is cheap but the food quality is very high. The waitstaff was friendly and the service was prompt. The restaurant is large so they can accommodate large groups. I recommend that you try this place.
(5)Phillip Y.
OMG, we just had our wedding reception here earlier in the month. Kathy was the best at handling everything. She let us setup the restaurant beforehand as well as arranged security guard. The menu selection which was a 9-course meal was fantastic since she let us custom design it. Here is the breakdown- 1) Combo cold platter, 2) seafood soup, 3) birds nest seafood, 4) lobster with ginger and scallion, 5) salt and pepper shrimp, 6) BBQ quails, 7) steamed bass w/ ginger & scallion, 8) fried rice, 9) fresh cut fruit. Wow, this was the best dinner according to my parents and my sister they have had for a wedding reception. Food was served promptly and enough for everyone. I loved the salt and pepper shrimp and cold combo platter with beef and pork belly as well as some shredded vegetables. The quail was also very good too which we had some left overs. We missed out on the other platter since we were busy with visiting tables and tending to other things. Overall, you can't go wrong with this place especially with wedding reception. Kathy even allowed for open area for photographers to take photos of us with the wedding guests.
(5)Lyndi Z.
Grand House is, and will always be, one of my favorites in the metro. It is clean, fast, service is friendly & they have a great lunch deal. Grand House is not, however, a great sushi restaurant. I love sushi and eat it every chance I get (especially since I married a non-sushi lover), but I skip it here thanks to a not so great experience. But if you stick to Chinese food, Grand House is the bees knees. We come here often for lunch, where you can get 4 small portions of entree options plus rice and soup for $6. Yes, $6. I can't get lunch at the hospital cafeteria for that! They do a good job of getting you in and out and I often have leftovers for the next day. Add a full bar, live music & dim the lights and you've got a great weekend spot too. All in all, a must do in the Asian district!
(4)Ivy T.
There are many pros to this restaurant. If I had to describe this place to anyone, I would say they have a semi-similar menu to PF Changs plus different menu for more "authentic" Chinese food. I would recommend their sesame chicken (nothing compared to what you're use to, it's lightly battered with a honey type sauce) or general tso's chicken due to the slight kick it has. Second: they have half-priced sushi rolls Monday-Friday. Can't beat that!! Finally: one of the few restaurants that serve Dim-sum. I explain this to others as "Chinese tapaZ". Individuals bring carts or trays filled with steamed, fried, baked, or stir-fried foods. Most likely over 50 items to choose from. Just make sure to just grab items slowly because they'll circulate back to your table!
(4)Carly N.
I really like their sushi! And even better when they are half priced during happy hour! The other items on their menu is worth checking out too but sushi is what I always come here for! Service is very hit or miss. I've either gotten a really great waiter or a very bad one. It's very inconsistent. The dining room is huge so they are great at accommodating large groups. I've been here with a group of 15 before and we got our food really fast.
(4)Carl B.
This is definitely somewhere to check out. Great lunch menu that is very affordable and quick. Sushi happy hour every weekday from 4 to 6 and dim sum on certain nights.
(5)Rob F.
Being in a Dim Sum frame of mind, a friend and I ventured down to the Asian District intending to go to my favorite spot .... Fung's Kitchen. When we got there, the line was hanging out the door by some 20+ people. Not being super patient and having things to do, we decided to go to The Grand House instead. I used to be a regular at GH a few years ago, but kicked it to the curb when I discovered Fung's. We were seated almost immediately, but remained invisible for maybe 10 more minutes before getting drinks and seeing the first of the food trays. The restaurant wasn't nearly as full as it was in years past, and interestingly, the majority of the patrons were no longer Asian. Anyway, this was my friend's first Dim Sum experience and in spite of my admonition to "pace yourself", accepted a plate of almost everything that came by. It was a great chance to try most everything that I would normally refuse. (Think tripe and chicken feet.) Service was a mixed bag. It was nearly impossible to get a drink refill, until we met ONE young lady, who seemed to take an interest in her job and taking care of customers. She became our personal liaison with the restaurant, and even went so far as to bring some of my favorite things directly from the kitchen (I can't get enough shrimp stuffed jalapeños). She was terrific, while none of the others were even adequate. The food? The food was a lot like the service. A highlight here and there, but mostly disappointment. I don't know what has happened. Either my palate has become more sophisticated, or the food at GH has slipped. I suspect the latter. Finally, we had had enough and took our stamped food history card to the front register to check out. It was there that my friend realized that Dim Sum was NOT an all you can eat buffet and we were being charged for each and every item we accepted. And, charged we were! Final tally was $63 and change! YOW! An expensive lunch! Next time I get the Dim Sum urge, you'll likely find me happily standing in line at Fung's.
(2)Maggie F.
Sigh. I wanted to like this place. I drive by it all the time, and I've heard great things. And this review doesn't apply much to their food, but to our service. We came during happy hour for half price sushi, and the sushi itself was fine. I had a crazy Cajun roll and a firecracker roll and hot and sour soup, and all of it was good. It wasn't anything out of this world, but it was decent and I have no complaints. What I do have complaints about is our server. Here's the thing - I waited tables for years, and I can deal with servers who are rude but good at their job or vice versa, not the greatest server but you can tell they're helpful and trying to do a good job. This girl was a combo of the worst. She was insanely rude (we were literally scared of her) and we were there for about two hours, but "that's what happens when you come at the end of happy hour" (her exact words in a snotty tone). We arrived between 5:30 and 5:45, and she was on our ass to order. She would come by about every minute or so and tell us how she HAD to get our order in by 6 if we wanted half price sushi or beer. We got it the first time you told us, but thank you... by 5:50 she just stood by our table expecting us to order and seemed very annoyed that not everyone was ready when there were people who had literally just sat down. I've worked in a happy hour atmosphere, and I understand that if you don't ring it in before happy hour ends, you're pretty much SOL. I also understand there are guests who would complain if they ordered right at 6, it didn't get put in until 6:02, and then they were charged full price. However, we every time she told us she HAD to get our order in by 6, we were fully understanding and said OK. So after we ordered our sushi in a hurry (I pretty much picked the first two rolls I read on the menu as she was standing over my shoulder), she comes back and says "By the way, it's going to be at least an hour wait for the sushi." It was about 6 at this point and we were going to a concert at 7:30, but what do you say? We knew the concert would have openers so we weren't too mad about it. We just said, "Oh wow, an hour? OK." Again, I didn't detect annoyance in anyone's voice, just surprise that it would be that long. So she says, "Yes, I mean, AT LEAST an hour... at least. I mean, with a 13 top! And that's what happens when you come at the end of happy hour!" Yikes. OK then. Someone showed up around 6:10 (don't worry, we ordered sushi for her!), orders a beer, and the first thing the server says in a rude tone is, "OK well it's not going to be half price." At this point, we were MORE than aware that happy hour ended at 6 p.m. Ironically, we started looking at appetizers after we ordered the sushi because we were pretty much forced to order when we did... so someone at my table asks the server, "If we order soup, it won't be a long wait, right?" The server looked at us like we were batshit crazy for wanting to order soup. Well, you did just tell us our food would take an hour, so imagine that we might want some appetizers...not to mention you work off tips, so shouldn't you be thankful that we're ordering...more food? It was bizarre. Following our that, our checks took about 30 minutes to get delivered properly and paid out. I also woke up this morning to check my account and see that they charged my card twice. I am in no way accusing this of being on purpose or anything, but it was just the icing on the cake for a bad experience. I have heard great things about Grand House's food, but with service like that, it's just not worth it. It blows my mind that this woman has a job in the service industry, and I always jump to defend servers when people talk down on them. But this was something else. Every time she came by our table we all fell silent because it seemed like anything we said or asked, we were snapped at. I would like to come back and try their hot food, but I'm not sure I will. There are plenty of Asian restaurants in OKC that I know I like where I have received much better service.
(2)Sadie K.
Good food with a variety of influences. Good for groups and take out. Their sesame chicken is so good and different from any I've ever had. The weekend dim sum is good. They have desserts from La Baguette (local French bakery/restaurant). Good overall experience!
(4)Cecil M.
Party of five at lunch today we went for the dim sumThe food was very good but, the service was almost nonexistent. We did get there at 2 PM the end of lunch service that should be no excuse for bad service or not to say bad service very little service. we will return but earlier in the day. Hope that makes a difference. OK that's all I did review her
(3)Lindsey M.
The worst service I had ever had. My wine glass and my water sat empty for 40 minutes. Probably will not be back. Good is okay but there are better options in the Asian district
(2)Matthew G.
It is hard to beat the Grand House. I always go with the express lunch combo. It offers your choice of 4 items from a list of about fifteen items, plus your choice of soup and type rice. It is less than $7 and is always served hot and fast. The portions are huge too. I recommend you try the garlic chicken, sweet and sour chicken, broccoli beef, and egg roll with fried rice and egg drop soup. I have had the sushi a few times and it never disappoints. The rolls are large and priced great. The service is always fast and friendly as well. The Grand House is great for large groups too.
(4)Susan M.
I have been here for about 3 years and have been trying to find a good place to get some dim sum. I've been to Grand House before but not for their dim sum. I should have gone here before. They have a great selection and everything was delicious. A little pricey for one person but if you go with a group, it's worth it.
(4)Joe C.
I really like Grand House, mainly because it's very good value for the money. Exotic fine dining this is not, but if you're looking for a solid lunch option, you're in good hands here. I'm a big fan of the lunch specials where you can have soup, rice, and four small portions of a variety of Chinese staples for something like $6. It's spacious, clean, and service was friendly if a bit unpolished. It won't make even my top 20 for the city, but I'm willing to cut some slack since the prices are reasonable.
(4)Ariel M.
I sent this email to Grand House on 2/17/2015 and still haven't received a response or returned phone call... I just picked up an order from you guys this evening. I spent $45 and received not so pleasant treatment from your hostess. She was very sullen, cold and rude. I asked her if I could add dessert to my order having just spied your lovely case upon entering-to which she said curtly-"No". Then she somewhat shoved the bags into my hands without a thank you, good night or any common courtesy restaurantures rely upon their staff for. When I arrived home I found that we didn't get any sauces for our spring rolls, egg rolls or crab Rangoon. We also got no sauce for our vermicelli bowl... Which happened to be chicken instead of the shrimp we paid for. The sesame chicken was cold, dry and old as were the fried spring rolls and Rangoon. When I called to ask if we could get what we paid for, no one answered. It was 9:40... You close at 10. I called twice more and was rewarded by the same rude girl's answer (I presume), I hope you don't have several of that attitude. When I asked her if I possibly left the sauces behind... She said nothing and put me on hold. A very rude man got on the line and told me I was wrong. Luckily... I am a chef that owns and operates my own food service business in Austin, TX; so I was able to create what was missing due to staff error... I don't know about you but I fire people for less. I rely on my staff to represent me... Does this represent you?! Because I am a colleague I hope you will right this situation as I hate to give a fellow restauranture a bad review in public forum.
(1)Elva C.
Worst service ever among all of the restaurants I've been to on dim sum! Some waiters just passed us by without even bother to ask if we want that dish! Fucking busy is not a fucking reason for you to ignore even one table! Worst restaurant ever! Worst service ever! Will not ever step into that hell place ever again!
(1)Steven W.
I recently came back after not having been here in a long time. Some things haven't changed. The dim sum. This is only one of two places in Oklahoma City that has dim sum, and it's always awesome. For those that are not aware dim sum is a kind of rotating buffet. Waitstaff bring dishes from the kitchen to the tables. If you like what you see on the plate you nod, say yes or otherwise indicate you want it, whereupon the waiter/waitress stamps your bill-usually a sheet of paper on your table, and drops off the dish. If it looks something you don't want shake your head and wait five minutes for the next dish to come by. Dozens if not hundreds of dishes come out in this manner on a never ending rotation. Eat what you want, leave when you are full. Bear in mind this can be expensive as each dish is priced differently and you'll eat several before you are thru, which is why this is best done in a group. Left to my own devices I'd never come here for anything but dim sum, however my partner in crime, the vegetarian, reports that the salt and pepper tofu is not only the best tofu dish she's had in okc, but it's actually better then what she had when she went to china. That's right.The salt and pepper tofu at grand house is better then what can be had in china itself. At least when you are in china for four days on a tour, which may be like saying that the best burger in Paris is at McDonald's ( which may be entirely correct). Specific things that were better is that at grand house, the coating of the tofu becomes crunchy while the inside remains soft. Nice texture/flavor combo. also the Jalapenos it's prepared with are very fresh. Some things have changed. The bakery counter was gone when we were there. I don't know if that was a temporary thing or not but it was missed. Sushi? Really? well ok if that's what brings people in and pays the bills. It's no salt and pepper tofu but it was still decent. I'm hoping that grand house continues to be great, it certainly is worth returning to.
(5)Steven S.
Tried Grand House today after a friend suggested it. Good selection of tap beer for a small asian restaurant. Started with an ESB Red Hook. Decided on the General Tso's chicken, I know kinda boring but it sounded good. I cant really say much about it. Wasn't great but wasn't bad either. Service was just odd, I'll probably look for other places around school to try before going back.
(2)Amy P.
I really enjoyed coming here to eat with my family back in the day, but recently, I feel like this place is kind of hit or miss. They have pretty good dim sum, however, some days you'll get 3 dumplings in a pot, other days you'll get 4 (and it's still the same price). My favorite thing about GH is their sushi happy hour where their specialty rolls are half price M-F 4-6pm. Their sushi isn't mind blowing, but it's pretty good if you're partaking in the deal. They have a good amount of space for private events. I would come back, but only for happy hour sushi.
(3)Ervin B.
Thought I wrote a review for this place but I guess not. So here it is! Great sushi! Been here twice and both times I was satisfied. Happy hour on weekdays from 3-5, half off all rolls! What's not to like? Plus no lines! Immediate seating is awesome!
(4)Joey L.
i think it's pretty tasty. i hear there are more authentic places. but authenticity isn't so great sometimes.
(4)Christina S.
I have to admit, my first experience was great. I was there at lunch today in a party of 10. We received our meals within 5-7 minutes after we placed our orders. It was moderately busy during the time we went. The items from the lunch menu were priced considerably reasonable. I ordered from the light menu which most items were around $4.50. My order included an egg roll, beef and broccoli, as well fried rice. The also had a special in which you could order 4 menu items for about $6. The food tasted great and the service was good as well. I will be back!
(5)Wr Y.
The dishes are ok. But I have never seen service sucks like this. The whole dinner I haven't hear any " excuse me" "you are welcome"...
(2)Patrick W.
I thoroughly enjoy Grand House. I've eaten here twice and have nothing but nice things to say. The atmosphere is friendly with seating that allows for some breathing room, instead of being elbow to elbow with other patrons. The food has been superb, at least in my experience. Their sesame chicken is probably the best in the city. It's crunchy with a hint of honey...and maybe even barbeque sauce. It's just something that you'd have to experience, as my words are a poor description of such a delicious dish. They also have a decent beer selection and my personal favorite: Sake! Their prices are very fair, their wait staff is very nice, and there seems to be a genuine sense throughout the restaurant that the satisfaction of the customer is numero uno. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant to any person craving some tasty Asian food. :)
(5)Cynthia S.
One of the first chinese/thai places we have tried in town. We tried the Spring Rolls which were good. I ordered the "Path Thai" and my husband had the Happy Family. Both enjoyed our meals. Not the best food we have ever had but not bad.
(3)Gigi N.
This is not a bad place if you're craving for sushi, but it is even better during happy hour because of the price. The sushi rolls look great, but they're hit or miss. I highly recommend the sooner roll and the sea monster. The service was a bit slow, but everyone was friendly.
(4)Brandon W.
Grand China House Bistro = awesome!! This is a cool restaurant nestled in the Asian district and a must try. I'll be honest and say I'm not a fan of most Chinese restaurants around the city. But Grand House is by far my new favorite in the metro!! The Food - My wife ordered the vegetable Lo Mein--I had a few bites and I must say instantly it was one of the best I've ever had...I will likely be ordering it in the future!! I tried the sweet & sour chicken, which was great as well. The chicken is fried and delicious, served with pineapple and peppers to give a true "sweet and sour" feel. I've also heard really good things about the "Dim Sum," which is an ancient Chinese tradition where they bring out different dishes and you may try a little of each. All priced individually. Overall, I have to give this fine restaurant a 5/5 on the awesome and delicious scale and we will certainly be returning soon :)
(5)Erelyn A.
I have experienced much better dimsum. For background, I have had dimsum in large cities like Chicago, Toronto, NYC, Honolulu etc. so my expectations of dimsum is kind of high. But I was hoping there'd be atleast one dish that was somewhat good. I didn't really care for any of the dimsum dishes that we tried. Tried siumai, shrimp balls, shrimp flat noodle roll, sticky rice, and pork pastry pie.. I feel as if they skimp on the ingredients. For example, with the shrimp noodle roll, there was only one shrimp. In all my experiences of dimsum there's always been more than one shrimp. Also with the sticky rice, the rice used tasted like the cheaper kind and not the high quality rice I am used to. The bothering thing though is that out of all the dimsum restaurants I have been to, this is one of the most pricey. So it's just like meh, I don't think I'll ever really return unless I have a severe craving for dimsum. And even then I think I may just go to Fung's. But I am going to give an extra star to make it three stars because the service was awesome. They are very attentive and kind here.
(3)Diran K.
Awesome food, well prepared and delicious. Also, chose a 2 1/2 lb lobster and let the chef cook it his way. Great value and exceeded our expectations. Ask for waiter Zhong Hua.
(5)Holly B.
Had some take-out from Grand House last Sunday; Dan Dan Noodles. Not good; tasted like "matter". Gross.
(1)Cate J.
Best sushi happy hour in OKC! Half price rolls and $1.50 domestics 4-6 pm Monday- Friday. Sit at the bar, and Janessa will take excellent care of you.
(5)Heather G.
One of my favorite restaurants in Chinatown! Love love love dim sum on Sunday's. They have quick and friendly service. Also a reception venue for weddings.
(5)Vinh O.
The food was decent but the service was awful. Our group of 15+ took our father to Grand House for Father's Day. We chose grand house because they open at 9 am and a few people in our group have to work at 1030 am. However, they did not open until 9:15. We actually had to call them to ask them to open their doors since we had kids, and it was getting rather warm outside. Being the first ones there, it still took fifteen minutes to set our table. My guess is that they were understaffed, but isnt Sunday their busiest day? Shouldn't they be properly staffed? Our waitress was answering the phone while serving us. It was still rather warm inside, so we asked them to turn on the A/C. They finally turned it on after thirty minutes, when they sat another table down in our section. It's summer time. Turning on the A/C should be one of the first things you do so the building has time to cool down before the big lunch rush comes in. Severely disappointed. Our father was not happy that his requests were ignored and that quite a few of the dim sum dishes were already luke warm by the time they got to our table. Considering we were the first table there, I'm not sure how or why the food wouldn't be served hotter. Please improve your service.
(2)Jeff M.
I like looking at trending data. Partly it's because I want to see if I can detect a pattern. Partly it's because I like infographics and I'm always looking for an excuse to make a graph. Mostly it's because I'm a giant nerd with nothing better to do. I'm going to pick the most obvious trend at Grand House Asian Bistro (GH) to make a point: Dim Sum. Of the 43 (now 44) reviews of GH, 26 (now 27) mention dim sum, and those reviews are categorized as follows: [*][*][*][*][*] Reviews: 1 [*][*][*][*] Reviews: 11 [*][*][*] Reviews: 7 (now 8) [*][*] Reviews: 3 [*] Reviews: 4 46% of patrons had enjoyable experiences. 27% considered their experiences to be average, while another 27% described their experiences as being sub-par to atrocious. You know what this tells us? I don't know, I just wanted to show you I know how to use a calculator. Actually, what it tells us (or at least what it tells me) is that GH's greatest struggle (both for dim sum and the restaurant as a whole) is a lack of consistency. My experiences with GH are very similar to the dim sum breakdown above. Either I like something, or I leave thinking "well that was utterly horrid." I blame this on the menu. It's huge. Then there's the Asian menu, which is even huger. Hugier? More huge? Almost everything on both menus sound delicious, but whether it will actually be delicious is a complete crapshoot. You're better off closing your eyes and pointing at the menu randomly because thinking, "that sounds good" when reading the descriptions has led to more misses than hits for me. Mushu Chicken is sub-par, and I'm pretty certain that regardless of how the menu describes it, what it actually comes with is tortillas from Walmart. The half-order of Five Soy Sauce Duck (or something along those lines) could have been amazing, but alas it was the toughest duck I've ever had the displeasure of biting into. I'm fairly certain that I worked off whatever calories I ingested because of how hard my jaws had to work on that ducking bird. It's too bad really, because the flavors of the dish were pretty good. Also, there are no vegetables with this particular dish, so I hit a food wall at the halfway mark because it was so much meat and rice. You need some veggies or it's very one note in texture/taste, and becomes too heavy. Some of the other items that are reasonably delicious include: General Tso's [______][1], Sesame [______][1], Mongolian [______][1], the sushi, and the egg rolls. The egg rolls are surprisingly delicious (2 for $3.00); the outside is crispy, and I could tell they were freshly made, but the insides weren't filled with molten lava oily cabbage like most places. Throw on some of the delicious hot sauce they bring to the table, and you have something special. Ask for a side of spicy mayo, and you have something even more special. Prices are reasonable, especially considering how much food you're going to get. I took half of my half duck entrée ($9.95) home, and had a half of the half of the half duck the next day (do the math). Kudos to anyone who can eat a full duck from the Asian menu ($30.00). You would have my respect, but I'd also be judging your fat [___][2] at the same time. All of my Asian friends vouch for Fung's Kitchen being the better option for dim sum. I haven't been yet, but certainly the reviews aren't all over the board like GH is. Maybe if GH didn't have 200 menu items, there could be a little more focus, and we could get consistently delicious food as a result. Moral of the Review: You dim sum, you lose some. Ba dum tsssssh. [1]Note: Insert meat of your choice. [1]Note: Donkey.
(3)Julie S.
Grand House you are slipping! I've loved this place for a long time but lately. I've felt like the GH doesn't love me back. The sushi is still good, and though it's been a few months since I had a cooked dish there, I assume that's all fine. But I went today and they've modified their ginger dressing beyond recognition. Instead of the delicious, gingery, fibery, meaty concoction I expected, the dressing on my salad was WHITE. I thought they had messed up because it looked like some kinda Hidden Valley ridiculousness. But we were able to confirm a slight ginger flavor. I think it was some sort of cheap-o cream dressing with ginger powder. Dude, no. I make my own ginger dressing at home from scratch. This was just noise. But weighing much more on my mind than a little dressing downer -the surly waitstaff. Look, I waited tables for years. I know it can be a thankless, messy, smelly, trying, stressful, difficult job. The waiter we always seem to get (see "the Diva" in my previous review) never checked on us and had to be flagged down (which I hate to do because then I look like the jerk). He's waited on us and been unpleasant enough times that we literally see him coming. A tiny tear falls. We're not a pain in your you-know. We're your customers. I'd like for us to be able to keep our ten-year relationship intact. I don't want to break up. But if I catch you slipping again, I'm going to start seeing other places.
(3)Ashlie C.
This place is cool for lunch, love their lunch combos, but not a big fan for dinner! Wasn't that impressed with the sesame shrimp, the crust was really weird and the shrimp was dry. We also tried the spicy chef's chicken, it was great, if you like eating chicken and rice by themselves. I wish there were more combos at night with veggies.
(3)Jeremy F.
Grand House used to live up to its name, but things have changed. I can't pinpoint exactly when it started, but over the last few years Grand House has slipped. It used to be one of my favorite restaurants in OKC and my go to place for dim sum, but now it's usually a scene of disappointment. I'm just guessing, but I feel like they over expanded. What used to be a full dining room every weekend with a wait has turned mostly empty. This has had a negative impact on the service, which seems counterintuitive. However, with fewer diners, fewer dishes get made, and there are less choices. Those dishes that do come around tend to either be repetitive or lukewarm. The biggest negative change was the replacement of red bean paste with coconut in the sesame balls. I'm not sure what drove that decision, but it took a dish that we used to order extra of to take home to something that no one in my family wants anymore. This isn't to say that Grand House has become terrible or inedible. Most of the dishes are still ok, and some are still really good. The tapioca pudding with honeydew remains good enough to inspire occasional visits on its own. I wish Grand House was still great, but it's not. Oh well.
(3)Rebecca S.
Love, love, love the dim sum. Short wait (20 min) on a busy Sunday afternoon. Good service. Some of the dishes were amazing, ex shrimp and zucchini, some just okay. Probably personal preference.
(4)Tess M.
What an awesome place to eat! I fell in love with sushi around 2006 and GH is giving me my fix I need to stay in a sushi coma. The staff is crazy friendly and the overall mood is just fun! They have live music on Friday nights... people actually get up and dance on the dance floor! Dim Sum on Saturday and Sunday from 11-3 is to DIE FOR! You have to check them out.. 1/2 price sushi from 4-6 M-F is as good as it gets!
(5)Huntur Y.
I'm sorry Grand House but it's over between us. This really makes me sad because I love Dim Sum and don't know of any place else in the metro to get it. My past 2 and last experiences there were pretty much the same. Get in and wait a few minutes to get seated. Lead to a table, not wiped down yet with no place settings and standing up holding the wee one waiting on a highchair. People come by with their trays asking us if we want shrimp balls or eggplant while we are still standing up and I politely refuse. Walk over to get the high chair myself and someone wipes down the table and asks if we want drinks. Order drinks and refuse more food since we still have nothing to put it on or eat it with. Request place settings when drinks come, wave off 2 or 3 more trays then calm the toddler who doesn't understand why his parents are so darn insistent on eating with plates and utensils. Yay! 15 minutes in and we now have plates and plastic chopsticks. Now we have to flag down someone with a tray to try and get them to come by. I guess since we didn't grab stuff directly off the tray and shove it in our mouths, we were personas non gratis. Food at last, Food at last! Luke warm or cold food at last. What the heck? The Mrs is frustrated, wee one is frustrated, I am done. Call for the check, go pay for the 2 plates of unpalatable dim sum. When the cashier asked how everything was I say "Horrible." She doesn't ask why, doesn't apologize...nothing. Takes my card and returns it without a word. The first time it happened, I figured it was a fluke. The second time, you're not making the list anymore. It really disappoints me to see a place that rises to the top to be a great and unique local dining experience and then rest on their laurels and you no longer care about the customers that got you there.
(2)Jennifer J.
I've followed the popular San Francisco blogger, Misadventures with Andi for a long time including glorious posts about Dim Sum. So, finally today, our family decided to peel back the mystery on this Chinese-style of eating, and boy was it a huge disappointment. We tried the Dim Sum Grand House Bistro in Oklahoma City. First of all, for those of you who may not know it, Dim Sum originally referred to a snack, not an entire meal experience. But, over the years it has evolved. Today, it features (depending on the restaurant) trolley carts which wait-staff push around to all the tables offering featured dishes, particularly different types of dumplings. At Grand House, the staff carry large trays of featured dishes. The food was just so-so. The only thing that was a departure from the plethora of dishes at any of the super Chinese buffets in town was the shrimp ball. It was very good. Anyone ordering Dim Sum during the weekend special at Grand House needs to know that this is a very pricey dining experience -- and there is no menu outlining how much each thing is and most of the wait staff doesn't speak English so you can't ask them. Our family of five ordered four appetizers -- shrimp zuccini (3 on a saucer), shrimp balls (3 on a saucer) pork pot stickers (6 on two saucers) and some other beef wellington type appetizer (2 on a saucer). We also ordered two cups of this chickeny-rice stuff that my children ages 15, 7 and 5, were calling chum-bucket chum as in Sponge Bob Square Pants. It was terrible. After this "soup" we diverged from the Dim Sum disaster and ordered one order of Kung Pao Chicken and one order of Chicken Chow Mein. My husband and I hate a little of both dishes along with my 15-year-old, but we were still hungry and racking up quite a bill, so we called it quits and left. Our bill was $60.00. The man ahead of us paid $145.00. He was freaked out and asked them to count it again. Poor guy! There was six people in his party. Again, I don't think $60 is a lot to pay for dinner for five people. We paid $70 at Abel's Mexican restaurant recently. It's that for $60 we hardly got any food and we had to leave and go eat someplace else. I'm not kidding. My one disclaimer is that I do not generally like any of the Chinese food in Oklahoma City, and I have to close my eyes and hold my nose to eat shrimp. And, everything seemed to have shrimp in it. My teenager was calling it Bubba Grand House from Forrest Gump fame. So, I like Chinese food once-in-awhile, but I will probably never try Grand House Dim Sum again because it didn't taste any better than super buffet food; there was a lot less of it and it was a lot more expensive. I would go to Grand House for their lunch special sometime. In the spirit of fairness, the couple next two us was so impressed with the food they called the manager over to tell him how awesome it was.
(1)Anna F.
This is a place I've driven by a million times yet had never been. My first impression walking in was excellent because of all beautiful landscaping out front, you can tell they really take time to make it look nice. I really like the decor on the inside as well, just enough Asian design without being overwhelmed by koi fish. We had a reservation so we were seated right away. We started with the Lady in Red sushi roll and edamame. It was to die for! It had asparagus, spicy salmon, tuna, spicy mayo. One of the best rolls I've had to date and my boyfriend said it rivals all of the best sushi places he had when he lived in California. Next he got the sesame chicken and I had chicken lo mein. We really liked the sesame chicken because it was made differently than we'd ever seen before. Super crispy and delicious. To top it all off, we had the most amazing server, Sarah. We told her how much we enjoyed our experience and she said it was only her second week working there! We were thoroughly impressed with Grand House and it has definitely become our new "go to" Chinese restaurant!
(5)Dominic C.
I remember when they were this small little building. There would be a line out the door every weekend during lunch for dim sum. Even when it's freezing there would be a line. They have since moved into a bigger building with a waiting area. The restaurant is many times bigger. Good dim sum. He learnt his trade in Boston. I like the stuffed jalapenos and chicken feet.
(4)Elafoodie W.
I had a very nice meal at this restaurant. It was comparable to those in LA.
(5)Shirley M.
I came here to try their Dim Sum. I wouldn't rave about it, but it was decent. They have a limited selection in Dim Sum. I asked the waiter if they had Honey Cashew Prawns and he had no idea, but went to ask. After that, we never saw the waiter again. The pastries filled with pork, chicken, etc were wonderful. I was spoiled in Seattle where they had a full selection of Dim Sum right down to the chicken feet. They are placed in wooden, round containers and it is pushed around on carts. So, I wouldn't say I was disappointed since this is what I expected from OKC. It would be nice if China Bistro had a better selection of vegetables, asparagus, etc for their Dim Sum. It makes for an unique experience, if you never had Dim Sum.
(3)Anne-Marie L.
The chow fun and dim sum were extra good today. Maybe because we were just a little hung over.
(5)Anne G.
This is a review for their sushi happy hour Monday through Friday from 4-6. I dined in yesterday and grabbed a seat at the sushi bar. Things looked fresh and the server and sushi chef were happy to make recommendations. Most of the sushi menu was available and everything was half priced! I walked out of there full and happy for under $10. I enjoyed the Hawaiian Roll and Geisha Roll. Both were very tasty! I definitely recommend this place.
(4)Robert S.
Before I review the restaurant, props to OKC for getting it at least sort of right... As I turned onto Classen Boulevard, I was greeted by a sign "Welcome to the Asian District". For some reason, this left me feeling a little uneasy, but then I recalled how I used to hear a lot of the native Oklahoman's refer to people of Asian descent as "Oriental". So... at least the sign wasn't as offensive. And now onto the food. Having never visited Hong Kong or China, I can't compare the Dim Sum I've had to the "real thing". I have, however, eaten some fairly decent Dim Sum in Atlanta, some very good Dim Sum in NYC and Boston, and some terrific Dim Sum in San Francisco... so I do have a base for comparison. I am by no means a Dim Sum snob but I do expect at least some level of quality. I was quite excited to dine at Grand House China Bistro after learning that Oklahoma City had a thriving Chinese, Vietnamese and Thai restaurant scene. I thought to myself "surely this will be a bubble of culinary delight in a fast sea of fried & buttered meat & potato horrors". I had read that the dinner menu was a bit "Americanized", which I can easily live with, but I was sad to find that the Dim Sum had been fully "Oklahomanized". Unlike most Dim Sum restaurants, Grand House arms their wait staff with trays of food as opposed to carts. The result of this is overall cold food and chewed dried out steamed items. None of the food we ate was even warm. All of it was room temp. To add insult to injury, most of the Dim Sum offerings were deep fried. Waiter after waiter stopped by the table and tried to push fried fish, fried chicken, fried veggies, fried noodles... fried everything. After five or so waiters, I asked "do you have any steamed items?" The initial reply was a look of puzzlement, and then "yes, I'll see what I can find". After a few more minutes, we were presented with a tray of pork and shrimp rice noodle rolls; we took one of each. I thought to myself "finally, some edible Dim Sum". I took a sample bite of the pork rice noodle roll. It was thick with rice noodle; a gooey mouthful of steamed rice. The scant meat was spongy and pasty. There was an over powering odd chemical flavor which I've yet to be able to identify... however, this flavor was present in mostly all of the food we ate. I wanted to cry. Next, we took a plate of roast duck. I mean, seriously, how can you screw that up? They did. Of the entire plate of duck, I think there were only three or so edible pieces of meat. The rest was skin and bone. And the meat also carried the same "odd chemical flavor". Next, baked cha siu bao: overpowering alcohol flavor (and it was cold) and the meat filling was oily and gooey... like snot. We also grabbed a plate of steamed cha siu bao. These three steamed goods must have come fresh out of the steamer because they were deadly hot. We had to let them cool for about 10 minutes before the meat filling had cooled to a safe temperature. Meanwhile, the delicate steamed bread had cooled to a chill and become tough and rubbery. The meat filling was the same as the baked: overpowering alcohol with oiled snot. Fun guo (shrimp dumpling)... by the time the dish made it to us by tray (as opposed to heated steam cart), it was cold and dried out. We literally had to peel the dumplings off the steam paper and then rip them apart. The flavor? Oily shrimp soaked in alcohol. To finish up the meal, I ordered a round of Jin deui (fried sesame ball). Seeing that the fried offerings must be the specialty of the house, I had assumed that at least these should be somewhat decent. The result? A cold, oily ball filled with.... COCONUT! Coconut?! Coconut. Where the fuck is the bean (or even lotus) paste? We were done. We tried very hard to avoid the fried offerings. The steamed and baked offering were far and few between, however, even the steamed items were swimming in oil. It was as if the restaurant felt that the patrons should be exposed to a minimum amount of fat; be it fried or otherwise. Each of the steamed items left a sheen of oil on the plate, my lips coated, and a film in my mouth. Needless to say, I was highly disappointed and further reassured that Okalahoma, as vast as sparse as its prairie, contains far and few culinary delights for the non-fried, oil, fat & butter consumers.
(1)Spencer S.
food is not tasty.
(2)Nunu R.
This used to be one of my favorite Asian food places to go. The food and quality has taken a drastic plunge over the years while the prices have increased significantly. I will no longer frequent here. Have given them a few visits, but it hasn't gotten any better. If you're looking for good Asian food, skip this place and look up or down the street. I'd rather have fast food Chinese take-out.
(1)Kevin L.
Good dim sum, not great. Expensive prices!!! Overall the food is just so-so. I would recommend ordering from the "special Chinese" menu. It has a lot more authentic better tasting dishes. If it wasn't for the great service and wonderful atmosphere, I would definitely give this place 1 or 2 stars. The cost to quality ratio just isn't there. But because of the decor, the live music nights, and the fast service, it is an excellent place to take a date or a business client you need to impress. Also, make a reservation!!! The wait for a table can be horrific, especially during the weekend dim sum brunch. Overall, come to Grand House for the experience, not the food.
(3)Jason A.
Pretty decent for dinner, I'd say up to par compared to the Chinese restaurants in america. Haven't tried the dim sum yet, as I think that may change things. Service was excellent and server was very friendly. There is a bar inside which helps. I had kung pao beef. Both beef and sauce were good, but could use more veggies. Update 7/3/10: We went for dim sum today, which was not bad. They bring things out mostly on trays. They do have some pretty decent coconut rolls.
(4)John O.
Service really sloooooooow (at least this time). Ordered child's meal first, it showed up almost last. Sushi took forever, but good. Fried rice HORRIBLE!
(2)Dantae M.
First time every to try sushi and it was delicious. The staff was really nice and the live band was good. I will be back
(5)Dennis H.
Its hard to find a restaurant that has good dim sum. Today, I tried the Grand House and was pleasantly surprised. They do have an extensive list of dim sum items on their web site. Most of them were available today. I arrived around 12:30 PM and they were fairly busy, but we were able get seated without much of a wait. Dim Sum was being pushed around on serving carts and also trays were being carried around by waiters. The food was good and I may have to come back again
(4)Ikaika F.
Ok, so this is my first review so go easy on me :) The Grand House located on N. Classen could almost be described as an oasis in the dust bowl of Oklahoma. I've done dim sum in NYC, Denver, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland and Hawaii and I can say without a doubt that The Grand House is one of the better places to enjoy an early lunch. Dim sum is only served on the weekends so plan accordingly. The food comes out quick, best to go just about the lunch rush time cuz the food will be fresh. Many standard dim sum choices are available along with some pseudo crossover style and americanized dishes. I was suprised to see a thai street noodle dish come out of the kitchen and it was delish :) The staff is great, didn't flinch too bad at my size or exterior and were quick with water, drinks and a fork when needed and started to remember me on return visits. I will say this, the weekday "chinese" food is not good, sorry. I grew up in Hawaii and I know how chinese food is made correctly, My mom is chinese. And as a bonus they have a french dessert bakery right in the waiting area, great for last minute to go sweets. But over all this place is great. Open your mind, eat and enjoy, you can thank me later.
(4)Edward J.
Dim Sum rules! If you haven't has Dim Sum here you are missing out on an awesome meal. I usually stay away from seafood in OK because the ocean is too far away, but I had some seafood items and was happy. The crispy pork was outstanding. Patience is the key here, wait for your favorites or you'll fill up on the other stuff. Don't be afraid to say "no thanks". After I was already stuffed they brought out some wide noodles that looked awesome but dammit I just couldn't fit anything else in. The quail egg thing that looked like shu mai was a little off, pass on that one.
(4)Richard M.
Go for the Dim Sum. At least that's what we do. I can't even tell you if their menu food is good or bad because I've never bothered to try it. The Dim Sum, on the other hand, is pretty good (and by OKC standards, over the moon!). Pros: - Dim Sum in OKC - Feels Authentically Chinese - Doesn't Seem as Disinterested in "White People" as more authentic Dim Sum joints on the West Coast. Cons: - Few Carts (Come on, is it really Dim Sum if it isn't thrown at you with a yell and snarl by an older Chinese woman?) - Dry and tired soup dumplings (uh, where's the burst of hot soup as I bite down?) - Only on weekends and seemingly an afterthought. Anyway, it's the best in town and we're going back. 'Nuff said.
(4)Call_Me D.
It's not good dim sum. It's good dim sum for OKC. Also the only dim sum. I took a group of friends from out of town and we actually left after a WAY overpriced check only to go get some decent food. Skip this place.
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