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Shun Lee West, New York, NY

Shun Lee West

4.1
4.1
3536 Reviews
$31 to $50
Chinese
43 West 65th Street, New York, NY 10023

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 31 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Wine

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What 3,536 people are saying

Shun Lee West 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

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Shun Lee West offers an "elegant ambiance" and "superb service," making it a "New York institution." While praised for "exceptional quality food," some find it "pricey" and note varied experiences. Its "great location" near Lincoln Center attracts diners, but opinions differ on the current food quality compared to its past.

3,536 Reviews
  1. Arthur

    Unspecified1 review

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was very mediocre. The price point was too high.

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  2. Melissa VIP

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant should not take 9:30pm reservations if they are going to rush customers and make them feel guilty for showing up at their reserved time.

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  3. Maryan VIP

    Denver134 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Old standard is still delivering very good quality traditional Chinese food. The eggplant was outstanding and the moo shoo pork was lovely.

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  4. Robert

    Washington DC13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, excellent service, great Chinese restaurant.

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  5. Francescsa VIP

    New York City87 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the service was attentive but not overbearing. The quality of the food and its preparation was superb. The ambiance was elegant.

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  6. Maya VIP

    New York City18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Shun Lee is a New York institution, and we love going there.

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  7. Alan

    New York City37 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Once the best in the city. No the food was as bland as the vibe in the room.

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  8. Cynthia

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We love dining at Shun Lee - but I wish they’d re-start the plating of dishes - which the servers would do pre-covid. It makes for a more elegant relaxed dining experience particularly when you have a larger group and order items like mu shu pork or Peking duck

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  9. dorothy VIP

    New York City61 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    If you like unfriendly service and mediocre Chinese food which is overpriced, this is the place for you. Will not go back.

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  10. Renee

    Northern MI2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We had high hopes, and while the prices were much higher than other Asian or Chinese restaurants, we anticipated that the food was going to be outstanding so we were alright with that. Unfortunately this turned out to be the worst meal we have eaten since moving into Manhattan two years ago. The Lemon Chicken was so dry it was hard to swallow, and the accompanying sauce was watery and flavorless. The Shrimp and Scallops were very overcooked and chewy and served with pea pods instead of asparagus as menu described. When the waiter checked in he asked how everything was. When I said "not very good" he asked if we wanted more rice!

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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 3536 OpenTable diners.

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

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  5. Lincoln Square

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
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43 West 65th Street, New York, NY 10023

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Columbus Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Lincoln Square
  • Hours of operation
    Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • 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, Takeout, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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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