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Shun Lee Palace, New York, NY

Shun Lee Palace

3.9
3.9
1699 Reviews
$31 to $50
Chinese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
May 1, 1995 The New York Times , "The Joys and Tribulations of Upscale Chinese, Two Stars
June 17, 1998 The New York Times "The Vanishing Haut Cusine by Ruth Reichl, Two Stars
Jan 26, 2011 The New York Times "Is Recreated Dinner" Nixon to China by Florence Fabricant
June 13 2001 New York Post "Meanwhile, back at the Palace" by Steve Cuozzo, Two Stars
2013 Forbes Magazine's Restaurant Guide. The Excellence of Shun Lee Palace. Three Stars
2007 AOL. "New York City Best Chinese Restaurant"
2012 LocalEasts. "New York City Best Chinese Restaurant"
silky service" and "absolutely the best above Canal Street" decorated by Adam Tihany.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Chinese
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Fri 15:00–23:00 Sun 15:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (212) 371-8844
  • Website
    http://shunleepalace.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Ling Shing Ping
  • Catering
    We can cater any location in Manhattan, for up to 100 guests.
  • Private party facilities
    We have two private areas, one that can accommodate 18-24 guests and one that can accommodate 20-30 guests.
  • Location
    155 East 55th Street, New York, NY 10022
  • Area
    Midtown East
  • Cross Street
    Between 3rd and Lexington Avenues
  • Parking details
    Discount parking available after 6:00pm in garage next door.
  • Public transit
    E, V & 6 trains to 53rd Street/Lexington Ave
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,699 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 3.7Ambience
  • 3.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Shun Lee Palace remains a staple for those seeking upscale Chinese dining in NYC, with "delicious food," "wonderful service," and a "beautiful" setting. While some note a decline from its past glory, many still find it "reliable and memorable." Ideal for intimate gatherings, its "quiet atmosphere" and "attentive staff" are frequently praised.

1,699 Reviews

  1. Elizabeth

    VIP

    New York City

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Shun Lee Palace. It has become a pre Christmas tradition for our family to go see the tree and then come here for a lovely warm meal. It’s full of families celebrating and the food is delicious.

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  2. Bruce

    VIP

    New York City

    30 reviews

    1.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Unfortunately I have to give this iconic restaurant A very poor review. I've eaten here in the past and enjoyed tremendously but I have to say this was Awful. I was told by others that it's not good any longer but wanted to try anyway. Ribs.. ok Moo Shu Chicken not good .. shrimp fried rice terrible and shrimp came out cold which says it's not fresh but frozen.. atmosphere tired.. sorry.

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  3. Robert

    Jacksonville

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    When we come into the city, we try to come here, especially during the holidays because it’s quiet, the food is excellent and the service is top notch. The scallion pancakes are the lightest I’ve ever had. During the holidays, you can try to go to one of the restaurants that are decorated for Christmas, but it’s noisy and the food for the most part is sub par, but at Shun Lee it’s a,ways good.

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  4. MARY

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unobtrusive, professional waiters, classy decor, tables spaced nicely, comfortable seating, varied menu and well-prepared, delicious food. We will return next time we are in Manhattan.

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  5. ELIZABETH

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the most lovely meal with Alex, who served every dish with humor and warmth. My family has been coming to this restaurant since the 70s and it is our favorite place to get Chinese in the city.

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  6. Marla

    New York City

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Very expensive, overcooked Chinese food. Disappointed. Maybe west side is better, but haven’t been there awhile. I don’t mind a dated atmosphere..but when the food is meh..it’s just a shame.

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  7. Caroline

    Salt Lake City

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    It is still has solid food but the restaurant needs some TLC.

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  8. Janice

    New York City

    144 reviews

    4.0

    144 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always dependable. Very good. Fresh and well prepared. I do wish they had at least a small dessert menu.

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  9. shannon

    West Palm Beach

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Chinese food in NYC and wonderful service. A bit pricey, but along with the tab you get that great ambience—low lighting, artifacts on the wall. My favorite dish, the baby eggplant, was perfection served with brown rice. The cold sesame noodles were killer. My fellow diners raved about the fried rice. Orange beef was hot and generously sized but had a bit of an off taste. Almost $300 for the three of us, but $90 of that was wine. Yeah, we’re boozers.

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  10. Ralph

    VIP

    Jacksonville

    260 reviews

    3.0

    260 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We were expecting a great experience. The food was fine, but not outstanding. Very few reasonably priced wines. The service was reasonably good. The restaurant was almost empty - on a Friday night. Overall, not what we were expecting.

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Shun Lee Palace is rated 3.9 stars by 1699 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today

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Google Map for Shun Lee Palace

155 East 55th Street, New York, NY 10022

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between 3rd and Lexington Avenues
  • Area
    Midtown East
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Fri 15:00–23:00 Sun 15:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Chinese
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Discount parking available after 6:00pm in garage next door.
  • Public transit
    E, V & 6 trains to 53rd Street/Lexington Ave
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ling Shing Ping
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://shunleepalace.com/
  • Phone number
    (212) 371-8844
  • Catering
    We can cater any location in Manhattan, for up to 100 guests.
  • Private party facilities
    We have two private areas, one that can accommodate 18-24 guests and one that can accommodate 20-30 guests.

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