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Shun Lee West, New York, NY

Shun Lee West

4.0
4
3511 Reviews
$31 to $50
Chinese

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2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 28 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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 pm–9:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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

What 3,511 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
  • 3.5Value

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.

3,511 Reviews
  1. Peter

    New York City

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Laurie

    VIP

    New York City

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. David

    VIP

    New York City

    12 reviews

    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  4. maurie

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  5. Janet

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  6. Harriet

    VIP

    New York City

    13 reviews

    1.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  7. Leslie

    Chicago

    32 reviews

    3.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was just alright. Too much oil, temperature of the food not hot, service and noise level good. Would not go back again.

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  8. Michael

    New York City

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    For the price I expected much better. Simple Broccoli beef came to the table and the beef was cold. Waiter did not check on us once food was served. Had to call people over more than once. My mate liked the food. I was disappointed all around considering this is allegedly a 5-stat restaurant.

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  9. Richard

    VIP

    New York City

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We ordered some stand-by dishes that we have had at other Chinese restaurants in the past. The Hot & Sour soup was very average, Shanghai spring rolls and Eggplant with Garlic Sauce were outstanding, and the Ma Po Tofu and Shrimp Fried Rice were quite disappointing. The soup and spring rolls came quickly, but we had to wait an inordinately long time for the main dishes and barely made our ballet at Lincoln Center in time despite arriving at the restaurant almost 2 hours before. We expected better and were disappointed.

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  10. Sonali

    VIP

    Washington DC

    86 reviews

    4.0

    86 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    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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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 3511 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 28 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Shun Lee West

43 West 65th Street, New York, NY 10023

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Columbus Avenue
  • Neighbourhood
    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
    (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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