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Shun Lee West, New York, NY
Shun Lee West, New York, NY
Shun Lee West, New York, NY
Shun Lee West, New York, NY
Shun Lee West, New York, NY

Shun Lee West

4.1
4.1
3516 Reviews
$31 to $50
Chinese

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2 people
19:00
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  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
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 3,516 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Shun Lee West, a classic Chinese restaurant near Lincoln Center, offers a convenient pre-theater dining option. Its "excellent food" and "wonderful service" are highlighted, particularly the "best spareribs in the city." Though prices are high, the location and traditional dishes make it "a great choice" for many.
3,516 Reviews
  1. David

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Having eaten in many parts of the world this was one of our best ever Chinese meals . Traditional quiet restaurant, excellent service and food to die for

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  2. Angelo

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an excellent experience. Pricy but worth it.

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  3. carol

    VIP

    New York City

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I hadn't been to this location in many years. The food is still excellent. The service was very good. But the restaurant needs some updating. Drinks were also very good. I had a mai tai which was delicious. Prices are high, but I was expecting that.

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  4. Arnold

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific food and service. Have been eating here for decades and the restaurant never disappoints. Old school establishment with high standards.

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  5. Peter

    New York City

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    it’s gotten so expensive! Food was very good but they tend to “throw“ the food at you. it’s not exactly a touchy feely experience that you’d expect at a fine dining restaurant

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  6. Laurie

    VIP

    New York City

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Very uncomfortable having the loud fire alarm go off continually as well as the strobe lights. We found it very triggering. Waitet did not seem to care, saying simply “it happens all the time.”  was not able to answer questions about ingredients when asked about nuts. Very disappointing. We have been to here in the past and did not experience this.

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  7. David

    VIP

    New York City

    12 reviews

    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Old, tired, and vastly overpriced. But if you’ve a show at Lincoln Center and everything else is booked, you’ll likely get a table at Shun Lee. So, it has its uses.

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  8. maurie

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    One thing I find not great at Shun Lee West is the abruptness of the wait staff. I appreciate quick service but none of the wait staff is anything near cordial. They are too quick to remove plates, throw the food on the table and the idea of gracious dining at their high price level of a restaurant is non existent. We had 3 fire drills during dinner. No one apologized , made an announcement these were only drills and no courtesy toward the diners while this was happening. Shameful!!!!

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  9. Janet

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We were ignored. No service. Rude and meal not worth the price. Average. Very disappointed

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  10. Harriet

    VIP

    New York City

    13 reviews

    1.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The service wa terrible. The server was rude and condescending. The food was cold. NEVER going back

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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 4.1 stars by 3516 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
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At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 19 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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