San Wei Grand Central

Tried their Shanghai style chicken leg noodle and pork&shrimp wontons today. The texture of the wontons was nice and bouncy because of the chopped up shrimps. However, I thought it will come in less soup and a stronger sauce. It was a bit too washed down for my liking. The noodles were nice. Looks like they already stirred it before they pack it, but the bottom was extremely salty. The sauce was okay, too salty and not flavorful enough. It’s supposed to be spring onion oil with flavored soy sauce based, but I almost didn’t tasted any spring onions in it. The chicken thigh was nice, and glistening. The flavor was nice, too. It is a good choice for a quick bite on the train, but not worth it going there all the way just for the food. The staff were nice and friendly and offered me a tiny cup of tea. It was chill and lemony. It was delicious.

This has to be some of the best pastrami and pork belly I have ever had! This was so incredibly delicious! I couldn’t eat it all the bowl was so large! The price was just right for all that you get! I am still flabbergasted at how good the food was. This might be the best food in all of Grand Central! Cannot recommend this spot enough. There are a decent amount of seating all throughout.

San Wei is located in GCT, so it is convenient to pick up lunch when traveling on MNR, LIRR, or the subway. However, note that the food is made to order, so it can take quite a bit of time, and there are only standing tables. If you are in a rush, this might be for you. The quality of food is dependent on what you order, as the food can be bland without the very delicious chili oil. I ordered the Dan Dan noodles and Xiaolongbao. The Dan Dan Noodle: The minced pork was flavorful, and the noodles were cooked perfectly. However, the broth leaves a lot to be desired, as it was very bland, which makes the noodles equally as bland. Even with the chili oil, it was bland. Xialongbao: The employees are very nice at answering questions. I was able to try both types of buns, chicken, and pork! The filling was delicious. Some may say the buns are thick, but with the chili oil is great!

I ordered the pork and chives dumplings (10 pieces). I thought the price was reasonable for the amount of dumplings that came in the order. I placed my order at a kiosk and then waited about 15 minutes for the food, which I felt was a long time for a busy place like this. I got my food which came with a couple packets of soy sauce and a small container of chili oil. The flavor of the dumplings were very bland. The chives were plentiful in the filling, but it was too much. The chili oil helped a little but it did not do much to save them. Overall, the food was quite bland and I would skip getting them next time.

I ordered the Thai tea & it is DELICIOUS!!! You must get. Service is great, staff is so friendly!! They helped me choose a drink based on my “likes” you have to stop by if you’re in grand central!

Recently, I ordered the beef noodle soup with an additional order of short rib beef soup and side of rice for my husband, along with dumplings, from San Wei at Grand Central Station. When I arrived home and opened the soup, I immediately noticed that it was lacking enough broth. The noodles appeared to have absorbed nearly all of it, leaving alot less broth in the container. In the past, this dish has always come with a proper amount of flavorful broth, so this was very unusual. Unfortunately, the broth itself was also quite bland. While the meat was flavorful and there were sufficient pieces included, the broth lacked the seasoning and depth of flavor that I normally expect. It tasted slightly of chili, but otherwise had very little salt or richness. It was somewhat bland. Since the broth is such an essential part of this dish, it significantly affected the overall experience. I have ordered from San Wei multiple times and have generally had good experiences. There was a prior occasion where I ordered soup dumplings and received dumplings without the expected soup filling. However, tonight’s issue with the noodle soup was particularly disappointing because I was genuinely looking forward to it. Additionally, I noticed during pickup that some of the prepared foods, such as bok choy, rice, beef stew meat, and chicken items, are left uncovered. Given that Grand Central is an open-air environment with heavy foot traffic, this raised hygiene concerns for me.

This is my second time trying them, similar to other people. I had the soup dumpling, which had holes, and some of them were packed upside down, making it difficult to pick up. They were still pretty okay though I gave them the benefit of the doubt being a fast eat in Grand Central I also had the tonkatsu ramen, the broth was rich and creamy, and I didn't expect it. The noodles, though, were either too cooked or undercooked as they kind of clumped together, making the texture not so favorable. The next day, I decided to have pork and chive dumplings; they were okay, not the best, but okay. Good for eating quickly before the train, but there is a 9-minute wait time. I also had the chicken noodles. I noticed it was the exact same noodles as the ramen, and again heavily clumped together. The flavor was almost identical to the ramen. For me, the flavor isn't worth its price. I'm thoroughly disappointed. Tomorrow I'll try their bubble tea if it's good, and I'll update my review.

Ordered the short rib beef stew over rice was hearty and comforting. The beef was tender and well-braised, and the bok choy kept it fresh and balanced. Portion size was actually generous, a good meal at grand central place

Swung by this newish stall in the GCT food court and was pleasantly surprised! They have a good selection of both food and drinks and pretty quick service. I enjoyed the flavours of both noodle dishes we tried - I'd come back again to try more! Great addition to the food court / area.

San Wei had the longest line at the food stalls in Grand Central when we were trying to grab dinner before a broadway show. Noodles were fresh and flavorful, but had a bit of an acquired taste. We got the Shanghai Scallion Oil noodle and San Wei mixed noodle. The San Wei noodle had a lot more food, but the meat was a bit fatty.

I think they're a pop-up (?) in the Grand Central dining concourse but nonetheless glad I came across it! They had a lot of different options for wontons and noodles + other dishes as well but I've always wanted to try scallion oil noodles, so I got that and my mom got the pork & shrimp wontons. Fell in love with the scallion oil noodles as it was slightly sweet but super savory with a hint of mala, and they were generous with the bokchoy which was a pleasant surprise. I'm also obsessed with cilantro so this definitely satisfied that craving. The noodles themselves were on the chewier side (which I liked) and the sauce itself was rich and aromatic, without being too dry or greasy. The pork & shrimp wontons came in a broth that was clean but still flavorful, not overly salty. They definitely use spices but the soup itself + the noodles earlier I wouldn't say are necessarily spicy (as someone who usually orders medium spice). There was only one person working in the kitchen but the food still came out in about 15 minutes so I'd say service was great! We ate at some high tables in the area near the other stores which may or may not have seats (we just stood lol). They also have a variety of drinks which I'll have to check out next time!!

I don't know why the google reviews are much lower for this spot, but I loved my egg and tomato noodles here. The sauce was so flavorful and the noodles were the perfect amount of cooked. It really hit the spot for a quick lunch meal. I was able to order on the kiosk and get my lunch in under 10 minutes!

San Wei popped up at the Grand Central dining concourse and was excited to give it a try--it's super convenient location! I ordered the pork and shrimp wontons in spicy sesame sauce. I wasn't expecting a soup/broth base. It was very mild, not spicy at all and I didn't really get any sesame flavor, which was a bit of a letdown. The wontons themselves were solid, just wished it was more spicy.. I also tried the Shanghai style noodles with chicken leg. The noodles were great! I love the chili oil it came with. Also, very mild... The chicken leg was unfortunately... bland. :( Overall, not bad at all. I'd go back to try other noodle options and definitely want to check out the pastrami sandwich next time.

They offer lots of refreshing drinks. I was excited to see this as a new option, downstairs at Grand Central. I have yet to try it, but it looks promising.

Had to grab a quick bite before dashing off to the US Open, and this was the perfect spot. Dishes were reasonably priced and quickly and flavorfully made. I highly recommend the Shanghai Style Noodle with Chicken Leg though make sure the chicken leg is actually in the bowl before you leave because the worker conveniently forgot to include it in mine. I think it was an honest mistake, but thankfully I realized before I left the station.

I arrived in New York City late and was relieved to find this restaurant at Grand Central Station still open. I ordered a combination bento box with two proteins, along with the San Wei noodles and Chongqing mixed noodles. Service was quick--the food was ready in just a few minutes. It made for a delicious late-night to-go meal, which we enjoyed back at the hotel. There is no table but the service was prompt and items were packed nicely for a quick transport to the hotel.

Very great quality for the price! It can be hard to find a well rounded take away meal in midtown under $13-15 but San Wei delivers. I got the Shanghai noodles with a chicken leg, and it was perfect. A mildly spicy sauce and the chicken leg was incredibly well marinated and seasoned (not sure if things changed since the other review mentioned "bland" chicken below), and some delicious greens on top. We also got a berry drink with cheese foam and to my surprise they got out the blender and actually made the drink using various containers and ingredients. So many places offer pre-made or mix-based drinks for the same price or even a couple bucks more. This was a pleasant surprise that they actually made something worth the price! Other dishes and drinks also looked really good. Overall very glad this is a new option at Grand Central and I look forward to having it as a go-to place amidst some of the greasier, lower quality (and higher priced) options.

Food was delicious! Highly recommend the beef stew. Definitely my favorite on the menu but followed by a close second with the pork belly. Rich was also great, there was a mishaps and he took care of my family and I efficiently and was also friendly. Thanks Rich! Good food good workers and already thinking about my next visit. : )

Chinese place making GREAT pastrami and fantastic dumplings. I can eat both of them everyday. Don't skip out on their drinks. Delicious and refreshing.

A great noodle shop! Very authentic and real. I have been China many times and the flavors are the exact the same, unbelievable! Their San Wei mixed noodle and Chongqing pork and pea are strongly recommended.