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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
3531 Reviews
$31 to $50
Chinese
43 West 65th Street, New York, NY 10023

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 11 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.

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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
  • 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

What 3,531 people are saying

Shun Lee West reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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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 a classic New York dining experience with "excellent food, service, and ambiance." While some diners find it "pricey," the menu's nostalgia and "classic charm" are evident. Conveniently located near Lincoln Center, it's a "fantastic little gem" for pre-show dining, offering "authentic flavors" and "impeccable service."
3,531 Reviews
  1. Maya VIP

    New York City17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. dorothy VIP

    New York City60 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  3. Renee

    Northern MI2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  4. Daniel

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional quality food and service, that you will pay for, but you won’t be disappointed

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  5. Bruce VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    This place is a faded shadow of its former heyday. Everything screams tired and outdated. Pass on this

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  6. Pete

    New York City6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food. Pricey. Great decor and a packed dining room made it a bit noisy.

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  7. Scott

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent, but a little pricy. Then again, it is around the corner from Lincoln Center...

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  8. Barbara

    San Francisco9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The place is beautiful. Service was very good. The be portions were plentiful but the food was mediocre.

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  9. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a good meal

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  10. Ted

    New York City41 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Perhaps I remember the restaurant in its prime which might not be a fair comparison.

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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 3531 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 11 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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