Comments on: The Grand House China Bistro and dim sum tips http://www.eataroundokc.com/2007/the-grand-house-china-bistro-and-my-dim-sum-tips/ Helpful and honest reviews about Oklahoma City restaurants, plus comments and ratings from readers. We're a local site, run by Oklahoma City locals. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:13:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Customers Chan http://www.eataroundokc.com/2007/the-grand-house-china-bistro-and-my-dim-sum-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-4670 Customers Chan Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:10:19 +0000 http://www.eataroundokc.com/2007/the-grand-house-china-bistro-and-my-dim-sum-tips/#comment-4670 I kept going to Grand House for many years. Recently the food quality has gone downhill. May be there is no competition, they think that all customers will be back anyway if they want to eat dim sum. The server is careless, by putting the food to my table with soy sauce, he spilled it to my clothes. I assumed those employees are not paid good, so they do lousy job. We are not going bqck again. Yes, the prices are so high and yet the food is not good. We are thinking they will close their doors soon if there is another same type of restaurant coming up. I kept going to Grand House for many years. Recently the food quality has gone downhill. May be there is no competition, they think that all customers will be back anyway if they want to eat dim sum.
The server is careless, by putting the food to my table with soy sauce, he spilled it to my clothes. I assumed those employees are not paid good, so they do lousy job. We are not going bqck again.
Yes, the prices are so high and yet the food is not good. We are thinking they will close their doors soon if there is another same type of restaurant coming up.

]]> By: Tim http://www.eataroundokc.com/2007/the-grand-house-china-bistro-and-my-dim-sum-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-4083 Tim Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:28:29 +0000 http://www.eataroundokc.com/2007/the-grand-house-china-bistro-and-my-dim-sum-tips/#comment-4083 Bloom, thanks for that report and it seems there are many who agree with you. You might be interested to know that the new Fung's kitchen which opens just a little north of Grand House on Classen is now doing Dim Sum on the weekends as well. Some report it is better than Grand House and they even use the nice steam carts to keep everything fresh. We'll probably have a review of it soon, but it might be worth checking out. Bloom, thanks for that report and it seems there are many who agree with you. You might be interested to know that the new Fung’s kitchen which opens just a little north of Grand House on Classen is now doing Dim Sum on the weekends as well. Some report it is better than Grand House and they even use the nice steam carts to keep everything fresh. We’ll probably have a review of it soon, but it might be worth checking out.

]]> By: Bloom http://www.eataroundokc.com/2007/the-grand-house-china-bistro-and-my-dim-sum-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-4077 Bloom Thu, 10 Dec 2009 01:58:47 +0000 http://www.eataroundokc.com/2007/the-grand-house-china-bistro-and-my-dim-sum-tips/#comment-4077 I don't like eating here on the weekdays, but once in a while, I do enjoy dim sum here...sadly, the last time I was there for dim sum, management gave most everyone else paper napkins, but when a big group of Caucasian/white group came in - they all got beautiful linen napkins. Haven't been there for over 7 months - simply b/c of that. Dim sum is ok...so sad that it's practically the only dim sum place here. What makes it worse is that you don't the $ of the dish you're getting and the paper that they keep track of the food is in Chinese. I don’t like eating here on the weekdays, but once in a while, I do enjoy dim sum here…sadly, the last time I was there for dim sum, management gave most everyone else paper napkins, but when a big group of Caucasian/white group came in – they all got beautiful linen napkins.

Haven’t been there for over 7 months – simply b/c of that.

Dim sum is ok…so sad that it’s practically the only dim sum place here.

What makes it worse is that you don’t the $ of the dish you’re getting and the paper that they keep track of the food is in Chinese.

]]> By: Carrie http://www.eataroundokc.com/2007/the-grand-house-china-bistro-and-my-dim-sum-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-3998 Carrie Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:28:18 +0000 http://www.eataroundokc.com/2007/the-grand-house-china-bistro-and-my-dim-sum-tips/#comment-3998 @Kimberly, management has most definitely not changed. Like one of the other reviewers said, I have also been eating at the Grand House since it was literally an old house with less than 10 tables where the CVS now stands. The same Chinese family has owned it from day one and I doubt that will ever change. My tip for the best Dim Sum experience is to go when it's the busiest around 11:30 on a Sunday. Yes I know that's crazy talk, but that's the only way to guarantee that everything that's coming to you hasn't had any time to sit because dim sum should never be eaten "later". Also, to be completely honest, I would never order sushi at the Grand House, because well... I would never order sushi at a restaurant that wasn't Japanese. @J.R. as well, I don't want to sound rude. The Grand House is a Chinese restaurant and vermicelli bowls are strictly Vietnamese. Vietnamese food and Chinese food are not even remotely similar and many people don't know that. This is speaking from experience, I'm Viet, my ex is Chinese, and my own mother HATES Chinese food. As much as I LOVE the Grand House for dim sum, they should have never ventured in to that realm. @Kimberly, management has most definitely not changed. Like one of the other reviewers said, I have also been eating at the Grand House since it was literally an old house with less than 10 tables where the CVS now stands. The same Chinese family has owned it from day one and I doubt that will ever change. My tip for the best Dim Sum experience is to go when it’s the busiest around 11:30 on a Sunday. Yes I know that’s crazy talk, but that’s the only way to guarantee that everything that’s coming to you hasn’t had any time to sit because dim sum should never be eaten “later”. Also, to be completely honest, I would never order sushi at the Grand House, because well… I would never order sushi at a restaurant that wasn’t Japanese.

@J.R. as well, I don’t want to sound rude. The Grand House is a Chinese restaurant and vermicelli bowls are strictly Vietnamese. Vietnamese food and Chinese food are not even remotely similar and many people don’t know that. This is speaking from experience, I’m Viet, my ex is Chinese, and my own mother HATES Chinese food. As much as I LOVE the Grand House for dim sum, they should have never ventured in to that realm.

]]> By: J.R. http://www.eataroundokc.com/2007/the-grand-house-china-bistro-and-my-dim-sum-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-3750 J.R. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:34:07 +0000 http://www.eataroundokc.com/2007/the-grand-house-china-bistro-and-my-dim-sum-tips/#comment-3750 The only thing I can add is that the vermicelli bowl was terrible. I love the one at Lido and this wasn't even close. The pork was greasy and tough. I thought making good pork was basic chinese cooking but this was really bad. The only thing I can add is that the vermicelli bowl was terrible. I love the one at Lido and this wasn’t even close. The pork was greasy and tough. I thought making good pork was basic chinese cooking but this was really bad.

]]> By: Kimberly http://www.eataroundokc.com/2007/the-grand-house-china-bistro-and-my-dim-sum-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-3739 Kimberly Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:28:33 +0000 http://www.eataroundokc.com/2007/the-grand-house-china-bistro-and-my-dim-sum-tips/#comment-3739 This use to be my favorite place to eat, but it seems they must've changed management or something. My boyfriend loves it because the sushi were so cheap (they taste on the buffet-side of sushi though), but now they've been marked up. The food especially the cheese wontons were the best I've ever had, but now, it's not as good. It's either very oily or too dry. Very disappointing. Trying to find another weekday restaurant near our home now. http://twentysomethingponders.blogspot.com This use to be my favorite place to eat, but it seems they must’ve changed management or something. My boyfriend loves it because the sushi were so cheap (they taste on the buffet-side of sushi though), but now they’ve been marked up.

The food especially the cheese wontons were the best I’ve ever had, but now, it’s not as good. It’s either very oily or too dry. Very disappointing. Trying to find another weekday restaurant near our home now.

http://twentysomethingponders.blogspot.com

]]> By: Tim http://www.eataroundokc.com/2007/the-grand-house-china-bistro-and-my-dim-sum-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-3514 Tim Fri, 21 Aug 2009 03:01:39 +0000 http://www.eataroundokc.com/2007/the-grand-house-china-bistro-and-my-dim-sum-tips/#comment-3514 @Alisa, is Hong Kong Dim Sum still open? I thought it had closed. I'm afraid Grand House may only be our only Dim Sum option in OKC now. @Alisa, is Hong Kong Dim Sum still open? I thought it had closed. I’m afraid Grand House may only be our only Dim Sum option in OKC now.

]]> By: Alisa http://www.eataroundokc.com/2007/the-grand-house-china-bistro-and-my-dim-sum-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-3507 Alisa Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:57:32 +0000 http://www.eataroundokc.com/2007/the-grand-house-china-bistro-and-my-dim-sum-tips/#comment-3507 Has anyone tried Hong Kong Dim Sum on Classen? I haven't, but I definitely want to check it out. I also enjoyed the Grand House, but as many others mentioned, it wasn't the best quality and was a bit pricey. Has anyone tried Hong Kong Dim Sum on Classen? I haven’t, but I definitely want to check it out. I also enjoyed the Grand House, but as many others mentioned, it wasn’t the best quality and was a bit pricey.

]]> By: tdeg http://www.eataroundokc.com/2007/the-grand-house-china-bistro-and-my-dim-sum-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-3399 tdeg Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:36:27 +0000 http://www.eataroundokc.com/2007/the-grand-house-china-bistro-and-my-dim-sum-tips/#comment-3399 From the Dim Sum menu on the website: Chicken Feet Beef Porridge Pork Porridge Hum Suy Gao (Google didn't know either) Never had any of these so... Yes, please. Gotta try this place out. Thanks for the review. From the Dim Sum menu on the website:

Chicken Feet
Beef Porridge
Pork Porridge
Hum Suy Gao (Google didn’t know either)

Never had any of these so…
Yes, please.
Gotta try this place out. Thanks for the review.

]]> By: Taco http://www.eataroundokc.com/2007/the-grand-house-china-bistro-and-my-dim-sum-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-3223 Taco Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:37:44 +0000 http://www.eataroundokc.com/2007/the-grand-house-china-bistro-and-my-dim-sum-tips/#comment-3223 Grand House is the BEST! You cant go wrong with HOMEMADE pot stickers. Most places buy them frozen and are made in some other state. The band is still there on Friday nights. Great place for lunch or dinner! Grand House is the BEST! You cant go wrong with HOMEMADE pot stickers. Most places buy them frozen and are made in some other state. The band is still there on Friday nights. Great place for lunch or dinner!

]]> By: Tim http://www.eataroundokc.com/2007/the-grand-house-china-bistro-and-my-dim-sum-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-3070 Tim Mon, 08 Jun 2009 21:25:28 +0000 http://www.eataroundokc.com/2007/the-grand-house-china-bistro-and-my-dim-sum-tips/#comment-3070 I haven't been back for Dim Sum in a while, but the times I have been, I've never had cold food. Even though they don't use the steam trays it seems that they get things out quickly enough that they are still warm. But that's just my experience. I would agree that Grand House isn't the best Dim Sum in the country, but at this point, I believe it's the only Dim Sum option in OKC, which might account for the higher price tag since there's no competition for what seems to be a very popular concept every time I've been. Perhaps this thread will inspire another restaurant to offer Dim Sum in town. I hope so. Thanks for the comments everyone and keep them coming. I haven’t been back for Dim Sum in a while, but the times I have been, I’ve never had cold food. Even though they don’t use the steam trays it seems that they get things out quickly enough that they are still warm. But that’s just my experience.

I would agree that Grand House isn’t the best Dim Sum in the country, but at this point, I believe it’s the only Dim Sum option in OKC, which might account for the higher price tag since there’s no competition for what seems to be a very popular concept every time I’ve been. Perhaps this thread will inspire another restaurant to offer Dim Sum in town. I hope so.

Thanks for the comments everyone and keep them coming.

]]> By: Josie http://www.eataroundokc.com/2007/the-grand-house-china-bistro-and-my-dim-sum-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-3062 Josie Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:23:12 +0000 http://www.eataroundokc.com/2007/the-grand-house-china-bistro-and-my-dim-sum-tips/#comment-3062 I'm with a lot of folks: Grand House, while a good idea, has disappointing food. 1. Dim sum is NOT kept warm, seeing as servers carry it around on trays. 2. Literally, every server that walks by stops to ask you if you want something. I've never had this happen to me at other dim sum places. It gets on my nerves. 3. The dim sum here cost me more than in dim sum in Houston and Las Vegas, and the quality is no where near as good! I’m with a lot of folks: Grand House, while a good idea, has disappointing food.

1. Dim sum is NOT kept warm, seeing as servers carry it around on trays.

2. Literally, every server that walks by stops to ask you if you want something. I’ve never had this happen to me at other dim sum places. It gets on my nerves.

3. The dim sum here cost me more than in dim sum in Houston and Las Vegas, and the quality is no where near as good!

]]> By: Tim http://www.eataroundokc.com/2007/the-grand-house-china-bistro-and-my-dim-sum-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-2671 Tim Thu, 23 Apr 2009 01:25:41 +0000 http://www.eataroundokc.com/2007/the-grand-house-china-bistro-and-my-dim-sum-tips/#comment-2671 @Sam, yeah I have to agree. I wish they used the steam cart method to keep things a little more fresh. But, I don't think it's all that bad and at least they have a broad selection. Like you say, it's just about our only option here for now and the shumai is tasty indeed. @Sam, yeah I have to agree. I wish they used the steam cart method to keep things a little more fresh. But, I don’t think it’s all that bad and at least they have a broad selection. Like you say, it’s just about our only option here for now and the shumai is tasty indeed.

]]> By: Sam http://www.eataroundokc.com/2007/the-grand-house-china-bistro-and-my-dim-sum-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-2655 Sam Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:43:23 +0000 http://www.eataroundokc.com/2007/the-grand-house-china-bistro-and-my-dim-sum-tips/#comment-2655 I've been to Grand House 3 times now and must say I'm really disappointed with their Dim Sum. Every time I've gone, the food has been too salty and many of the selections seem like they were just sitting out too long and soggy. I'm a big fan of the army of people strolling around with Dim Sum steam carts offering fresh selections. However, considering this is the only place in OKC that offers Dim Sum since the only other place closed down last year, I still need to get my fix of shu-mai. I’ve been to Grand House 3 times now and must say I’m really disappointed with their Dim Sum. Every time I’ve gone, the food has been too salty and many of the selections seem like they were just sitting out too long and soggy. I’m a big fan of the army of people strolling around with Dim Sum steam carts offering fresh selections. However, considering this is the only place in OKC that offers Dim Sum since the only other place closed down last year, I still need to get my fix of shu-mai.

]]> By: Kimberly http://www.eataroundokc.com/2007/the-grand-house-china-bistro-and-my-dim-sum-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-1584 Kimberly Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:18:57 +0000 http://www.eataroundokc.com/2007/the-grand-house-china-bistro-and-my-dim-sum-tips/#comment-1584 When my boyfriend and I first ate here, we were very overwhelmed and ate as we ordered. That was a bad idea, because we spent a lot of money, but the experience didn't last very long and we barely got to savor any of it. The best is just to order and until you feel like you have enough, don't start eating. Then, when you're finished ordering, you can start eating slowly and without interruptions. After all, the food is actually okay, nothing fantastic, but the experience and the idea of sampling everything makes it all worthwhile. Also, I recommend an egg tart. It's delicious. The dessert cart doesn't come around very often, so you may have to ask a waitress. When my boyfriend and I first ate here, we were very overwhelmed and ate as we ordered. That was a bad idea, because we spent a lot of money, but the experience didn’t last very long and we barely got to savor any of it. The best is just to order and until you feel like you have enough, don’t start eating. Then, when you’re finished ordering, you can start eating slowly and without interruptions. After all, the food is actually okay, nothing fantastic, but the experience and the idea of sampling everything makes it all worthwhile.

Also, I recommend an egg tart. It’s delicious. The dessert cart doesn’t come around very often, so you may have to ask a waitress.

]]> By: Rena http://www.eataroundokc.com/2007/the-grand-house-china-bistro-and-my-dim-sum-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-1420 Rena Fri, 12 Sep 2008 20:26:37 +0000 http://www.eataroundokc.com/2007/the-grand-house-china-bistro-and-my-dim-sum-tips/#comment-1420 I have been eating at Grand House since it was closer to the NW 24th Post Office...almost a hole in the wall, but not quite! The food tends to be fresh and tasty. My husband and I usually share the Egg Fu Yung (it is that big)! The lunches are great too. I tend to prefer Lido's Hot and Sour Soup, but Grand House's is a close second. If they are still doing it, Friday evenings is Jazz night and usually a nice addition to dinner. I have been eating at Grand House since it was closer to the NW 24th Post Office…almost a hole in the wall, but not quite! The food tends to be fresh and tasty. My husband and I usually share the Egg Fu Yung (it is that big)! The lunches are great too. I tend to prefer Lido’s Hot and Sour Soup, but Grand House’s is a close second. If they are still doing it, Friday evenings is Jazz night and usually a nice addition to dinner.

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