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Shun Lee West, New York, NY

Shun Lee West

4.2 (3557)
$31 to $50
Chinese
43 West 65th Street, New York, NY 10023

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • 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 3,557 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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Shun Lee West remains a "classic New York Chinese cuisine" destination, especially for pre-theatre dining near Lincoln Center. Known for its "exceptional service" and "delicious food," it offers a refined atmosphere with standout dishes like "the best Won Ton soup." While it boasts a beautiful setting, some patrons find it "overpriced" and feel the quality has declined. Despite mixed reviews, many appreciate its "fast and excellent service" and "Charming atmosphere."
3,557 Reviews
  1. Kathryn VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had 7 people on a Sunday night and we were able to get a reservation at the last minute. I had to change the time and the restaurant accommodated us. It’s quiet so we were able to speak yo eachother. There are a lot of great choices both spicy and not spicy. The food is excellent. We particularly loved the chicken with three nuts.

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  2. Mary Ellen

    New York City7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our go-to Chinese restaurant for upscale fare. Food and service are consistently good. We had the spare ribs that are cooked perfectly - not nearly burnt as with most Chinese restaurants - and the pork dumplings for appetizers. Then we each ordered different entrees, all excellent. They are a bit more expensive, but the food is worth it. I think the cocktails are really overpriced at $24 for a mixed drink. Even for NYC that's high.

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  3. Samuel VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good, but no better than any good Chinese restaurant. The prices were 2x what you would pay at a good Chinese restaurant.

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  4. Kate VIP

    New York City12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Wonderful food, but deserted. Where is everyone? Strange to have the restaurant to ourselves. And not in a great way. A block away from Lincoln Center on a day when there were so many performances and we were the only people to want Kung po chicken pre-Giselle?

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  5. Marc

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Shun Lee was a staple of high quality cuisine and a perfect location for getting a delicious meal prior to a performance at Lincoln Center or a business lunch to close the deal. The quality and experience continues to set the bar high compared to any other Chinese restaurant, BUT you are going to pay big time now. The prices are insanely high and the meals don’t match the price anymore. It’s sad to see this and sadly, I will no longer recommend visiting Shun Lee until the readjust this bad decision of overpricing meals. $16 for 6 overcooked and super small and thin ribs is a far error compared to when they used to serve more filling portion sizes.

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  6. Jodi VIP

    New York City105 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had the restaurant to ourselves at 5:30 on a Monday night. It was great. Awesome martini, great pan fries dumplings, fried rice and we had the beef with bok choy. All Delicious.

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  7. David VIP

    New York City114 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Classic stop before a visit to Lincoln Center. Excellent cocktails, food is acceptable, service is efficient. Very family and date friendly. Good value.

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  8. Lynda VIP

    New York City32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious! And so easy to walk across the street to Lincoln Center!

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  9. cecilia VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Food quality went downhill! There gnats biting under the table, we used to love this restaurant and eat here very often for many years, but NO MORE. Crispy beef is crispy batter, no beef!

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  10. Nancy VIP

    New York City33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stunning restaurant- excellent service and cuisinr

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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 4.2 stars by 3557 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
7:00 PM
Booked 15 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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