Restaurant le Grand China a Epinal sur Epinal

One of two Chinese restaurants in Épinal. Relatively high prices. Cuisine is more Southeast Asian than Chinese. The welcome was friendly but unorganized. I went there at noon on Friday and there were about seven tables of customers in total, divided between two waitresses. No one noticed me when I entered, and it was up to me to call out to a waitress and ask for a table. Once seated, I was left for about five minutes before being given a standard menu, the prices of which are even higher than in the Paris region. That is to say, by Épinal standards, it's really, really expensive. I asked for the daily special, and another five minutes passed before I got the correct menu. I ordered a three-course lunch deal for €18. The starter and dessert were good. For my starter, the noodles with chicken, the soup was umami, and the chicken was tender. For my dessert, the coconut pearls, the sticky rice was well-cooked, and the coconut shavings were quite authentic. On the other hand, my main course, the chicken curry, was a bit disappointing. The vegetables were fresh and the chicken was always tender, but the curry was very diluted and almost tasteless. The Cantonese rice was already lukewarm when served: probably prepared well in advance. For the same menu and quality of food, I pay around €15 in the Paris region. The price is therefore still a bit high in comparison. When I say the service was disorganized, it's not just the wait time, but also the accuracy of the order. After my main course, they forgot what I had for dessert, and they asked me if I wanted apple fritters or pineapple fritters for dessert. I actually ordered pearls! In addition, for some reason, it was really difficult to get a carafe of water from them. When I ordered, I asked for a carafe of water, but it wasn't served until my second request during dessert. The waitresses were well-intentioned. We exchanged a few words between courses, and they were quite friendly. One waitress doesn't understand French well, so she was a little nervous, but she remained pleasant. However, they really need to get organized. I worked in restaurants for years myself, most of the time I occupied 5-6 tables, doing better than them with 3.5 tables per waitress. I always gave out menus and carafes of water within a minute of the customers being seated. It was also really rare that I forgot the orders.

The duck breast was boiled, not good. The pineapple wasn't deglazed, just peeled = tough meat, sweet like jam.

A delicious Chinese restaurant full of great things: appetizers, main courses, desserts – everything is perfect. The staff are super friendly and funny.

It was an excellent discovery, delicious food accompanied by exceptionally kind service, a rarity these days. See you very soon! I highly recommend it!

A wonderful discovery. A few vegetarian/vegan dishes are available. The welcome and service were outstanding despite our late arrival at 9:45 pm. We highly recommend it.

It's been a long time since I've experienced such excellent service. The welcome was warm, friendly, and flawless. We ate very well; the dishes were varied, generous, and well-prepared, and the decor was charmingly traditional. Thank you, I look forward to returning.

Very good restaurant Perfect welcome and service

An extraordinary culinary experience! The restaurant offers delicious, generous, and perfectly balanced dishes. Each bite reveals the freshness of the ingredients and the authentic expertise of Chinese cuisine. The staff is attentive, always smiling and attentive, which makes the meal even more enjoyable. The atmosphere is warm, with a tasteful decor that invites you to travel. Special mention goes to the homemade ravioli and frog legs, absolutely delicious! A must-visit address that I recommend without hesitation.