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Shun Lee West, New York, NY

Shun Lee West

4.0
4
3501 Reviews
$31 to $50
Chinese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 35 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Conveniently located across from Lincoln Center and a startling revelation in shiny black lacquer, Shun Lee exudes Asian chic with grand authority.
For haute Chinese cuisine, it’s among New York City’s best. Regional offerings include crispy Grand Marnier prawns with honey walnuts (Canton), braised sea bass in hot bean sauce (Hunan) and shredded beef with leeks and hot peppers (Szechwan). Specialties include beggar’s chicken baked in lotus leaves and clay (requires one day’s notice), Hunan tripe, sweetbreads with black mushrooms and of course, Beijing Duck.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat, Sun 12:00–21:30 Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–14:30 Dinner Mon–Fri 16:30–21:30
  • Phone number
    (212) 595-8895
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Wei Li
  • Catering
    Catering is available to anywhere in Manhattan, for 20 to 1,000 people.
  • Private party facilities
    Private party options are available for 80 to 200 guests, semi-private events are available for 10 to 25 guests.
  • Area
    Lincoln Square
  • Cross Street
    Columbus Avenue
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    1 train to 66th Street.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wine

What 3,501 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Shun Lee West on the Upper West Side offers a traditional Chinese dining experience with standout dishes such as spareribs described as "best in city" and "excellent" scallion pancakes. The restaurant is praised for its "impeccable service" and proximity to Lincoln Center, though some reviews note that the decor feels dated and prices are high.

3,501 Reviews
  1. Sonali

    VIP

    Washington DC

    86 reviews

    4.0

    86 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good especially the pan fried dumplings. Service a bit spotty and not super friendly. I am sure this restaurant was great back in the day but the food similar to other restaurants at a higher price point. Conveniently located for a meal before heading over the Metropolitan Opera.

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  2. A.J.

    VIP

    New York City

    159 reviews

    5.0

    159 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice experience. Food was delicious. Ordered the prawns in black bean sauce, heavenly fish, and snow pea shoots. All were well prepared.

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  3. Lynn

    New York City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was ok… not great. Limited menu and no deviations. Service was fast but not attentive to water, tea, etc. was not busy but served as fast as during a rush. So good if you have to make a show.. too rushed if you want to relax. Passable food…,

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  4. Amrita

    VIP

    London

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The manager is as rude as they come. The food is overpriced and worse than at any Panda Express in any mall anywhere in America. The floors are covered in grime. While we were there, in walked a ‘regular customer,’ a grossly overweight, dishevelled old white man who staggered to his table and dismissed the waiter with, ‘Oh get me someone who speaks English!’ Many other racist slurs followed. The manager finally showed up and rather than escorting this distinguished gentleman to the door, he took his order and proceeded to bark at his own waiters. That’s when the fun really began. The customer began coughing really loudly and hawking phlegm (I wish I was exaggerating!) in the middle of the dining room. That is when we asked for our food to go and left. The manager did not offer us a single word of apology. I guess he prefers a ‘regular’ old racist pig who insults his fellow countrymen than a young family that had come to dine there for the first time. Needless to say, we shall never be returning to this so-called institution whose reputation will soon be in the same state as their carpet, which hasn’t been vacuumed since 1965.

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  5. David

    New York City

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food has declined dramatically. Tasteless Half empty room. Sad to see.

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  6. Donna

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed a nice dinner of soup and shareable appetizers. Always delicious. Service was excellent.

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  7. Lindey

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always Amazinc, Shun Lee is a NYC institution. Food, Ambience, Service. Everything.

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  8. Sandy

    VIP

    New York City

    22 reviews

    2.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant was not busy at all yet our food came barely lukewarm. The quality of the beef was mid level at best.

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  9. Mary Ann

    VIP

    New York City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great however the prices are extremely to high

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  10. Virginia

    New York City

    23 reviews

    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 8 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We enjoyed the steamed shrimp dumpling appetizer. But the sweet and sour chicken was just OK and the seafood combination with wine sauce was very bland.

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FAQs

Shun Lee West offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 595-8895.

Shun Lee West is rated 4 stars by 3501 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 35 times today

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Google Map for Shun Lee West

43 West 65th Street, New York, NY 10023

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Columbus Avenue
  • Area
    Lincoln Square
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat, Sun 12:00–21:30 Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–14:30 Dinner Mon–Fri 16:30–21:30
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    1 train to 66th Street.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Wei Li
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wine
  • Phone number
    (212) 595-8895
  • Catering
    Catering is available to anywhere in Manhattan, for 20 to 1,000 people.
  • Private party facilities
    Private party options are available for 80 to 200 guests, semi-private events are available for 10 to 25 guests.
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