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Grandma's Home
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Grandma's Home
8.3
Vibes:
Business Lunch Power Players
Group Dining Gatherings
Trendy Table Hotspots
Comfort Food Classics
A polished, dining-room take on Shanghai/Hangzhou comfort cooking where the dumpling lane is the easiest win. Treat it like a composed meal: start with soup dumplings, add one pan-fried bun or wonton dish, and let the rest of the table share one savory main so the experience stays balanced.
Must-Try Dishes:
Soup dumplings (xiao long bao), Pan-fried pork buns (sheng jian bao), Wontons in chili oil
Scores:
Value: 7
Service: 7.9
Consistency: 8.4
Food Quality: 8.7
Atmosphere: 8.1
Cultural Relevance: 7.8
What makes it special: Restaurant-forward dumplings with a sit-down, share-the-table rhythm.
Who should go: Groups who want dumplings plus real mains
When to visit: Weekday lunch or early dinner for smoother service
What to order: XLB, sheng jian bao, chili-oil wontons
Insider tip: Order dumplings first and mains second so nothing cools off.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: No valet; limited metered street parking nearby. Garages within 1–2 blocks are the most reliable option, especially evenings.
Dress code: Smart casual leaning polished—jeans are fine, but the room reads better with business-casual or date-night attire.
Noise level: Moderate—lively dining room, but conversation is easy at the table.
Weekend wait: 30–45 minutes without a reservation; reservations strongly recommended.
Weekday lunch: Little to no wait outside the noon rush; brief waits possible 12:15–1:15pm.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes—vegetable dumplings and several veg-friendly small plates.
Vegan options: Limited—select vegetable dishes; confirm sauces and wrappers with staff.
Gluten-free options: Limited—rice-based dishes available, but dumplings and many sauces contain gluten.
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Yes—polished but comfortable, with shareable dumplings that keep things interactive without feeling casual or chaotic.
Can I get a table without a reservation? Sometimes at off-peak hours; for weekend dinners or business lunches, a reservation saves time and ensures better pacing.
Is it kid-friendly? Works best for older kids who enjoy dumplings; high chairs aren’t the focus and the room skews adult-forward.
Best For
Better for: A composed, sit-down dumpling experience with reliable service and shareable mains—stronger for business lunches and group meals than casual dumpling counters.
Skip if: You want quick, budget dumplings or a late-night, high-energy vibe—choose a faster, more casual spot instead.
Grandma's Home
7.6
A Flatiron Chinese spot with a modern dining room and a menu that rewards targeted ordering—one rich centerpiece, one vegetable dish, and one cold starter to balance the table. It’s at its best when you lean into homestyle comfort rather than chasing variety across too many categories.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hong shao rou (braised pork belly), Thousand-year egg, Loofah (seasonal vegetable)
Scores:
Value: 7.3
Service: 7.4
Consistency: 7.6
Food Quality: 7.9
Atmosphere: 7.6
Cultural Relevance: 6.5
What makes it special: Homestyle-leaning Chinese comfort in a polished Flatiron room.
Who should go: Friends who like sharing two to three dishes
When to visit: Weeknights for smoother pacing
What to order: Braised pork belly, thousand-year egg, one vegetable dish
Insider tip: Choose one rich main and balance it with greens—don’t stack heavy dishes.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Street parking is limited and competitive; nearby paid garages are the most reliable option, especially after 6pm.
Dress code: Smart casual—jeans are fine, but the room skews polished so cleaner, dressier fits feel right.
Noise level: Moderate—lively enough for energy, but you can comfortably hold a conversation.
Weekend wait: 30–45 minutes without a reservation; reservations strongly recommended.
Weekday lunch: Little to no wait most days.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes—multiple vegetable-forward dishes and tofu options that work well when ordered intentionally.
Vegan options: Limited—some vegetable and tofu dishes can be made vegan, but it requires careful ordering.
Gluten-free options: Limited—rice-based dishes are safest, but soy sauce-heavy items make full gluten-free dining tricky.
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Yes—it's stylish without being intimidating, and the shareable format gives you something to talk about without forcing a full tasting-menu commitment.
Can I get a table without a reservation? On weeknights, usually yes with a short wait; weekends are tougher, and reservations save time and stress.
Is it kid-friendly? Better for teens than young kids—the menu is approachable, but the vibe and pacing are geared toward adult diners.
Best For
Better for: More polished atmosphere and calmer pacing than classic Chinatown spots, with dishes that reward focused ordering over sheer variety.
Skip if: You want a huge, chaotic menu or ultra-traditional setting—go elsewhere for maximal regional depth or bargain-basement pricing.