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Sei Less, New York, NY

Sei Less

4.5
4.5
857 Reviews
$31 to $50
Chinese
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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.

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 50 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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
    (212) 586-2675
  • Website
    http://www.seiless.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Owned/operated by
    Asian and Pacific Islander, Black/African American, Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ+, Middle Eastern, Native/Indigenous, Persons with Disabilities, South Asian/Indian, Veteran, Women
  • 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
  • Location
    156 W 38th St, New York, NY 10018
  • Neighborhood
    Garment District / Flower 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

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What 857 people are saying

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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New York / Tri-State Area

    Chinese

  • Manhattan

    Chinese

857 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great birthday dinner. Exceptional service and beautiful meal.

    Sei LessResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you for celebrating with us! We're so happy to hear that we provided you with an amazing dining experience. Looking forward to seeing you again.

    1 person found this helpful

  2. RadcliffS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    This my second time going there…love it. Taking my bestie there for her 50th Bday dinner next year

    Sei LessResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you for your amazing review! We can't wait to celebrate you ladies next year. See you soon!

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  3. MichaelB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    The food was great and it was fast service! I highly Recommend.

    Sei LessResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you for your feedback, Michael! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience with us. We appreciate your recommendation as well. Hope to serve you again soon.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a good time when I go there . One of my favorite spots in the city.

    Sei LessResponded 1 day ago

    Thanks for the great review! We're happy to hear that you always enjoy your time with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  5. Guille

    Orlando

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    La comida buena pero excesivamente costosa, buen ambiente y buena atención.

    Sei LessResponded 1 day ago

    ¡Gracias por tu reseña! Nos alegra mucho saber que disfrutó de su experiencia en general. Esperamos tenerte nuevamente.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing! Flavor and juicy, perfection! The service was impeccable! Though I was celebrating my anniversary would of been nice a gesture for the occasion. I did order dessert and there was no acknowledgment. The hostess was the only one that did. Overall the drinks and food is worth it!

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  7. KenishaP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had a little mishap with my reservation and the hosts at the front end were not the warmest or friendliest but I was able to get a table as it was my birthday. The food was amazing and the drinks delicious. The ambience was very nice. Our server was very sweet and patient and turned about the night for us. We enjoyed our meals and pictures and will be back

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  8. CrystalynR

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The service was excellent. The food came out quick and hot. The drinks are strong. The lobby smelt like marijuana as soon as you walked in and that was a turn-off for such an “upscale restaurant”.

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  9. KarenM

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was outstanding the service top notch and the ambiance amazing. Definitely would recommend.

    Sei LessResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you for taking out the time to leave us an amazing review, Karen! 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. We appreciate you recommending us to others and we look forward to seeing you again.

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  10. Jxxnxxa

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience2
    Poor quality and quantity. Friendly service. Very disappointed.

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  11. ArronP

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    Very disappointed, the food wasn’t worth the money they charge here

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  12. ChrisM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Food was great .drinks were strong.service was fast .vibe was nice

    Sei LessResponded on September 9, 2023

    Thank you for your awesome review, Chris! We look forward to serving you again soon here at Sei Less.

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  13. EdaG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was simple but very well done, ambiance was moody, hip hop, deep hue vibe. Loved it! Service was excellent. We arrived a little early for our reservations and sat at the bar and leisurely went to our table when we were ready and staff was very accommodating to our drink preferences! Ordered the yuzu margarita, highly recommend with the spice but no simple syrup! Cauliflower was excellent along with the vegetable lettuce wraps and beef and broccoli. Went to Seiless pre show and was not too busy however, started to get busy dinner hour so would recommend reservations.

    Sei LessResponded on September 9, 2023

    We're glad to hear you enjoyed your experience with us, Eda! Thank you for your compliments about our food, ambiance, and service. We're happy you appreciated our accommodating staff and your drink preferences. We appreciate your recommendation about making reservations, especially during busy hours. We look forward to having you again.

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  14. ThomasM

    Switzerland

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience3
    The big restaurant tries to create a Chinese environment, which works well with the plants and lights, just the music was too loud. Chinese food can be so delicious, but unfortunately we didn’t experience that at Sei Less. The taste probably didn’t come from the herbs and spices, mainly from MSG. We walked out with a dry mouth and the itchy skin… Service is pushy and not too helpful. Unfortunately they also don’t have much understanding of wine.

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  15. CorinnaT

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ambience is top notch service was amazing servers are very attentive and the food and drinks were amazing . Can’t forget valet service , valets we’re very helpful and kind

    Sei LessResponded on September 7, 2023

    We really appreciate your amazing review, Corinna! It makes our day to know that your dining experience with us was everything and more. We can't wait to welcome you back again soon.

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  16. Rabbi874

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience3
    The food was very salty. The music was horrible; laced with profanity and negative messages.

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  17. Torrie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very trendy restaurant, food is great, atmosphere is amazing. You never know which trending celebrities you might bump into!

    Sei LessResponded on September 7, 2023

    Thank you for your feedback, Torrie! We always aim to provide our guests with a wonderful dining experience and we're very happy to hear we hit the mark for you. Looking forward to having you again.

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  18. Danaye

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Will visit Sei Less again, great vibes! Good food.

    Sei LessResponded on September 7, 2023

    Thank you for your review, Danaye! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed our delicious food and awesome vibes. We can't wait to have you back.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Date night with the gf. Unbelievable experience all around. The crunchy tuna app and spicy chicken entree was amazing. Service was top notch! Will be back.

    Sei LessResponded on September 7, 2023

    Thank you for choosing Sei Less for Date Night! We're so happy to hear that we provided you with a top-notch dining experience. We look forward to welcoming you back to provide you with another great visit.

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  20. Sassssss

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience5
    Nice ambiance but very expensive. The food was ok. Nothing too special. Came for my boyfriend birthday. Let’s just say the check was what it’s should have been for 4-5 ppl but it was only 2 of us drinks were good. No complimentary cake for birthdays they wanted you to buy dessert to put a sparkler in it for you. No thanks!!

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  21. StephanieB

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First night in the city. Randomly selected because it was near our hotel. So glad we came. This may have been the best Chinese I have ever had. Highly recommend the gin cucumber cooler, edanome dumplings and spareribs. AMAZING! The music was good. The service was good. Fun place for a date or a group.

    Sei LessResponded on September 7, 2023

    Thank you for choosing us on your first night in the city, Stephanie! We're glad to hear that you had such an amazing dining experience. We appreciate your compliments about our food and service. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again, whether for a date or a group outing. Your recommendation means a lot to us!

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time dining here and YOU have to go! It’s a very dope restaurant with an amazing ambiance/decor with amazing food. Everything we had from the appetizers to the dessert was top notch . By far the best Asian Fusion food we’ve had thus far . IT WAS FIRE!! The service we received was so amazing and we will definitely be back again. They made us feel welcomed and gave us an amazing experience. We would definitely recommend Sei Less to everyone. We are already planning a ladies night out for fine dining, great music with a great ambiance and aesthetics.

    Sei LessResponded on September 7, 2023

    Thank you for your amazing review! We're glad to hear that you had such an amazing experience here at Sei Less. We can't wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable evening. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we're looking forward to hosting your ladies night out!

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always wonderful. Favorite spot in the city! I love this place so much.

    Sei LessResponded on September 7, 2023

    We're so happy to be your favorite spot in the city! We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  24. GwendolynD

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food great music very comfortable atmosphere 1st time dining there and I’m sure it won’t be my last.

    Sei LessResponded on September 7, 2023

    Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our food, music, and atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great dining experience here at Sei Less.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is on point staff is so friendly would definitely go back

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  26. StephanieR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere. Staff was great. Drinks were amazing and food was delicious. Food and drinks came out quickly. Went for lunch and excited to go back for dinner and drinks.

    Sei LessResponded on September 7, 2023

    Thanks for the review, Stephanie! We're happy to hear that you enjoyed our atmosphere, service, drinks, and food. We can't wait to welcome you back for dinner and drinks. See you again soon.

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  27. DemetriusP

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time going and my wife and I enjoyed celebrating our 5 year anniversary

    Sei LessResponded on August 29, 2023

    Thank you for choosing Sei Less for the special occasion! We're very happy to hear that you guys enjoyed celebrating your Anniversary with us. It would be our pleasure to have you guys again.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everytime I go perfect food perfect people perfect everything is always good 🙏

    Sei LessResponded on August 29, 2023

    Thank you for this amazing review! We're glad to continuously provide you with nothing but great experiences here at Sei Less. Looking forward to having you again.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nothing less than perfect! I will most definitely return!!

    Sei LessResponded on August 29, 2023

    Your feedback made our day! We look forward to having you again here at Sei Less.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Acapulco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience, delicious food and the service was excellent.

    Sei LessResponded on August 29, 2023

    Here at Sei Less, we always aim to provide our guests with a top-notch dining experience and we're very happy to hear we provided just that for you. We will make sure to pass along your compliments to our server Genaro as well. Hope to serve you again soon.

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  31. Alyssa

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As many times as I have dined .. I have not been disappointed yet!!

    Sei LessResponded on August 29, 2023

    Thank you for your spectacular review, Alyssa! We're glad to hear that you enjoy both the ambiance and our food. Your recommendations mean a lot to us. Looking forward to serving you and your loved ones again soon!

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  32. LadyInPink

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The ambiance is really nice. The music and lights give great vibes. The food is really good I had the filet mignon with broccoli & the sweet & sour chicken with vegetable shrimp fried rice

    Sei LessResponded on August 29, 2023

    We really appreciate your amazing feedback! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience with us and we can't wait to have you back.

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  33. Respecttruehospitality

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Watch for double tip! We spent $250 for lunch for two. They added tip and said nothing. Then requested a tip on top of the tip. No-one answers the phone to correct it. Very dishonest!

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  34. AFellowFoodie

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall1food2service4ambience3
    Overly priced Chinese food. Why was my drink $45 for a 8 oz glass filled with ice, robbery. Didn’t even get a buzz from the drink. Bill was $250 for a $45 restaurant week dinner for two. We only got one drink each so I’m confused as to why the bill was that much. Not to mention they had us share a bowl of cold rice. Worse experience I’ve ever had. I regret coming honestly. Short rib which is a $19 up charge taste like boars head honey glazed Turkey. In what world is short ribs more expensive than filet mignon. Terrible.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and drinks were incredible (the rock shrimp tempura, Beijing chicken, and filet mignon and broccoli were our favorites, as well as the cucumber cooler cocktail) and we received the best service from our waiter Carlos, who immediately attended our every need. Would definitely go back again!

    Sei LessResponded on August 29, 2023

    We greatly appreciate your amazing feedback! Delighted to hear that you enjoyed our dishes and cocktails as well. We'll make sure to pass along your compliments to Carlos for his exceptional service. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  36. SaajidaR

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love coming here. I wasn’t that excited with the restaurant week menu. I enjoy the lychee martinis and the appetizers.

    Sei LessResponded on August 29, 2023

    Thank you for your feedback, Saajida! We're so happy to hear that you love dining with us. However, we would like to apologize for our restaurant week menu not being up to your standards. We will take this into consideration for next year. We can't wait to have you back.

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  37. Bodie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Customer Service enjoyed every minute of the experience

    Sei LessResponded on August 30, 2023

    Thank you for providing us with your feedback, Bodie! We always aim to provide our guests with top-notch customer service here at Sei Less, and we're very happy to hear we hit the mark for you. We hope to have the pleasure of having you again.

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  38. TyromeB

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Overall, we enjoyed our evening there. The experience was very nice. The food was good. The service was very good definitely plan to go again. 

    Sei LessResponded on August 30, 2023

    Thank you for your feedback, Tyrome! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed your overall dining experience. We hope to serve you again soon.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great ambiance & food. I will be returning sooner than later

    Sei LessResponded on August 30, 2023

    Thanks for the review! We're glad you enjoyed our ambiance and food. Looking forward to your return soon.

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  40. GabrielleM

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great vibes, all the plates are delicious! Fun night thank you!

    Sei LessResponded on August 30, 2023

    Thank you for taking the time out to share your experience with us, Gabrielle! We're delighted you had a wonderful time here at Sei Less. Looking forward to more fun nights ahead.

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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 857 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 50 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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 / Flower 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
  • 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
  • Owned/operated by
    Asian and Pacific Islander, Black/African American, Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ+, Middle Eastern, Native/Indigenous, Persons with Disabilities, South Asian/Indian, Veteran, Women
  • 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
  • Website
    http://www.seiless.com/
  • Phone number
    (212) 586-2675
  • 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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