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Sei Less, New York, NY

Sei Less

4.5
4.5
1282 Reviews
$31 to $50
Chinese
156 W 38th St, New York, NY 10018

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Hot spot
Curiously nestled behind an enigmatic mural in Midtown, behind a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it door stands Sei Less, a newly minted Asian fusion restaurant. With close proximity to Madison Square Garden and the Garment District, Sei Less is the new hot spot that all fiveboroughs will be talking about.

Designed for evenings of enviable cuisine and distinctive revelry, the spacefeatures seating for 350 guests juxtaposed with a meticulously curatedcollection of modern art and clean lines, alongside traditional, hand carved Asian design elements in an homage to the architectural pagodas ofgenerations’ past.

The curated Pan-Asian menu with a one-of-a-kindcocktail experience as well as mocktails, for the sober-curious set, isdesigned to enhance every evening. In addition to the main dining area,the venue will offer 4 private dining areas to accommodate private parties and events.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Asian, Pan-Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 3:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Allen Ma
  • Catering
    For catering requests please email ivi@seiless.com
  • Private party facilities
    Sei Less has private dinning rooms that can accommodate 8 - 300 guests. Please fill out the form on out website for additional information. www.seiless.com
  • Neighborhood
    Garment District
  • Cross street
    38th Street Between 7th Avenue & Broadway
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Subway Stops Near Sei Less - 1, 2, 3, 7, A, C, E, N, Q, R, W, S
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,282 people are saying

Sei Less reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sei Less offers a lively ambiance and "amazing food," with standout dishes like chicken satay and lobster spoons. Guests appreciate the "great service" and vibrant atmosphere, making it perfect for special occasions. Some mention automatic gratuity and a bustling vibe. Ideal for group gatherings and those seeking an energetic dining experience.

1,282 Reviews
  1. Sean

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. Good food, good music, good drinks. Good portions. 10/10
    Sei LessResponded 3 days ago
    We love hearing this, Sean! It sounds like you had the full Sei Less experience that we like to provide our guests with, and we're so happy everything hit the mark. Can’t wait to have you back for another great evening.

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  2. Cecilia

    Philadelphia8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I wanted to say my experience was amazing saying though I was celebrating my birthday but upon my arrival I was not properly greeted the two hosts at the front seem bothered and just asked if I had a reservation. Once I gave one of the host my name she then said ok sit at the bar with a botherd nonchalant tone. This being my first time at this restaurant I did not know we had to wait at the bar for our guest to arrive instead of being seated close to our time one that threw me off. The young lady at the bar was pleasant and answered any questions I had regarding, drinks and so fourth. I arrived around 6:40pm my reservation was for 7pm. I finished my drink and made my way to the host and let her know my guest was not arriving and will I be seated shortly she said I’ll let you know just sit at the bar and quickly dismissed me.It’s now 7:20pm and I was not called to be seated yet. I seen other guests come in and had been seated right away. I continued to wait until I realized the time then I noticed the second host walk by and stopped her and let her know I had been waiting some time and that the other host was aware about my guest not arriving. The host then walked over grabbed a menu and asked was it my birthday and walked me to my table. The waiter was amazing he made sure he answered any questions I had regarding food and had great suggestions for me to try and even brought me each sauce to try with my food. I do want to say that all the food was delicious but my spicy tuna crispy rice had plastic in it but my concerns were addressed immediately by my server and I was brought another order in place of. Over all experience was a 6 out of 10 am will most definitely recommend however you want to come to a place and feel welcomed. Upon me leaving the same host was coming down ths stairway and barged right past me without saying excuse me just to walk outside to get one of the gentleman at the door very unpleasant, and unprofessional to say the least.

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  3. Seretha

    Philadelphia5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Asian cuisine I’ve ever had in my life! I can’t wait to go back and try different things on the menu.
    Sei LessResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you so much for the amazing review, Seretha! We're extremely happy to hear you enjoyed your dining experience and can't wait to have you back to explore more of our menu. See you again soon!

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  4. robert

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and vibes will be returning very soon!!
    Sei LessResponded on April 14, 2025
    Thank you for your great review, Robert! We're so glad you had a great dining experience—looking forward to your next visit!

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  5. Yam

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very Good Food. Beautiful environment. I had a very nice time. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED...
    Sei LessResponded on April 14, 2025
    We really appreciate your feedback, Yam! We always strive to provide our guests with an amazing dining experience, and we're extremely happy to know we hit the mark for you. Can't wait to welcome you back soon here at Sei Less!

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  6. Raynel

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was horrible everything seemed like it was frozen nothing was fresh we ordered the ribs we had to send it back because it was horrible the only good thing was the chicken satay the bao buns would not recommend or return

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  7. Christine

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved the food it was so good and the people were nice & they sang happy birthday to me it was my birthday yesterday 4/7♈️ & the drinks were on point
    Sei LessResponded on April 10, 2025
    Thank you so much for celebrating your birthday with us, Christine! We're very happy to hear that you enjoyed our service, food and drinks during your recent visit. We can't wait to welcome you back here at Sei Less.

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  8. Brenda

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were recommended Sei Less and we were so happy we booked. Food was superb staff really good and friendly- a thoroughly enjoyable evening 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
    Sei LessResponded on April 10, 2025
    We're so glad you found your way to Sei Less! Knowing you enjoyed our food, felt welcomed by our team, and had a great evening truly means the world to us. Can’t wait to have you back for another memorable night!

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  9. Lou VIP

    New York City28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very interesting decor and menu. Seriously excellent service for lunch. The prix fixe is the way to go. Plenty of food and well priced.
    Sei LessResponded on April 4, 2025
    We really appreciate your feedback, Lou! It's great to know you enjoyed our service, decor, and pre-fixe menu. Hope to welcome you back soon for another great dining experience here at Sei Less.

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  10. Charmaine

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a great restaurant experience. Everything was great! Sometimes service is not as attentive, but still good whenever you request something.
    Sei LessResponded on April 4, 2025
    Thank you for your review, Charmaine! We always aim to provide our guests with a top-notch dining experience here at Sei Less, and we're very happy to hear we hit the mark for you. Hope to serve you again soon!

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FAQs

Sei Less does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Sei Less also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 586-2675.

Sei Less is rated 4.5 stars by 1282 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. New York City
  4. Manhattan
  5. Garment District

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
Google Map for Sei Less

156 W 38th St, New York, NY 10018

Additional information

  • Cross street
    38th Street Between 7th Avenue & Broadway
  • Neighborhood
    Garment District
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 3:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Asian, Pan-Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Subway Stops Near Sei Less - 1, 2, 3, 7, A, C, E, N, Q, R, W, S
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Allen Ma
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    For catering requests please email ivi@seiless.com
  • Private party facilities
    Sei Less has private dinning rooms that can accommodate 8 - 300 guests. Please fill out the form on out website for additional information. www.seiless.com
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