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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

4.2
4.2
3295 Reviews
$31 to $50
Chinese
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 68 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–10:00 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.
  • Private party contact
    Dennis Wang or Steven Ng: (212) 595-8895
  • 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 3,295 people are saying

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
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

3,295 Reviews
  1. SarahS

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Everything was very nice. Food and service were good.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall1food2service1ambience1
    This place has really gone down hill. Food is just ok, service is terrible.

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  3. Carolftwin

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great tradition Chinese food. I love the sesame noodles. My companions had the prawns and really enjoyed them. Good vegan options.

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  4. Foody

    New York Area

    70 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    70 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    It is not clear whether we did not communicate clearly, but after ordering vegetable dumplings, shrimp dumplings were served. After eating a dumpling, we told the waiter and the order was corrected. The chicken with three nuts seemed to be heavy on the peanuts. The flavors were good but the portions seemed to be a bit skimpy for the lunch prices.

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  5. KarenW

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had not been in a long time. Shun Lee is still a wonderful NYC classic. Right at Lincoln Center. The only problem was the cavernous dining area was virtually empty at 8:30p.m. I do not understand why, but we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. People should go there and have fun with friends. I would hate it to close.

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  6. BonnieS

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food4service2ambience5
    Our waiter wasn’t rude, but he wasn’t nice either. Not all the food came out at the same time.

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  7. JMichael53

    New York Area

    96 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    96 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have been going to Shun Lee West for more than twenty-five years. Last night’s dinner was as exceptional as ever! The glazed shrimp and orange beef are outstanding. The combination of delicious cuisine, upscale (but not pretentious) environment), and great service keeps me coming back!

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  8. MarkE

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, Service and Ambience were perfect. Everyone there from the coat check to the servers, everything was awesome.

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  9. mindypoo

    New York Area

    92 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    92 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Wonderful and consistant restaurant. Perfect for pre-theater!

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  10. DDstar

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience3
    Regarding ambience: it was appalling to go to the Men's Room and see how unkempt and dirty it was. It certainly doesn't look like an amenity you would have in a pricey restaurant. The prices in general are too high. Yes, it is in the Lincoln Center area, but little things like, if you want brown rice instead of white, they will charge you $4. Why? The food was mixed: dumplings very good, seafood dish good, but modest portion; the filet mignon dish was ample, but some of the meat was tough and inedible. For over $40, you should at least get a tender piece of steak.

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  11. JeffC

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Pleasant, classic Cantonese-style food. Well prepared, even if reminiscent of what my parents or grandparents would have expected from Chinese Food. The atmosphere is fun, the service efficient.

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  12. aolaw

    New York Area

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    Perfectly good Chinese restaurant. Overpriced given the location so not good value, but decent place to go before the opera.

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  13. CAGa

    Miami

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    Usually great bit not this time. Hopefully one off

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    London

    8 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall1food3service3ambience1
    Upon entry there was a foul smell which our guests noticed as well. It’s a lovely dining room and local institution for us. I would love to support it as well. But well passed its sell by date. Someone please give this diamond a polish!

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  15. Dizzy

    New York Area

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was delicious and wonderful. I cannot wait to return…. Thank you.

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  16. LinG

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, the food was delicious and the service was excellent. I had not been there in about 2 years but three experience was exactly as I expected.

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  17. FabeF

    New York Area

    23 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The food and service were fine. The room was very warm. The staff were not helpful in making us comfortable.

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  18. Rookie

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    This has always been a favorite but last visit was colored by a very inconsiderate staff member. I was at the restaurant 15 minutes before it opened and realized I did not have my cell phone. I needed to call my husband who was parking the car to tell him, it was in the car as it was needed. I knocked on the window for at least 1o minutes, was seen by the server inside and ignored.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious and very expensive for what it is, very pricey.

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  20. wendys

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were excellent! Comfortable table and acceptable noise level

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  21. Doron

    New York Area

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Very nice service and food. Food is not gourmet but solid traditional.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food with 6 of us for lunch. Highly recommend some authentic Chinese food!

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  23. Mimi

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience1
    The food was terrible for the price. It smelled as soon as you walked into the dilapidated entrance. We were greeted by two girls wearing sneakers. The moo shy pork was burnt. Not at all like the Shun Lee ten years ago.

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  24. joyl

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    The service as really poor and the food was mediocre

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  25. RichardS

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience5
    Great quality food, but overpriced. From 2 years ago, prices doubled and portions shrank by 50 pct.

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  26. LaurenV

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    The food was a bit over sauced. Soup dumplings were a high light. A side of steamed broccoli was billed at $25. I was speechless. Will not be returning, mediocre food at best, very high prices and service was just okay.

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  27. ThomasE

    Coastal Georgia

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Top notch food and service. Good atmosphere. Steamed dumplings are excellent.

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  28. Flash

    New York Area

    167 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    167 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Shun Lee West is a New York standard, spacious and close enough to Lincoln Center to be an excellent pre-performance choice. Their Peking duck is delicious, beautifully served and pricey. Excellent dumpling appetizer selection and the spareribs are meaty. If you want a dish spicy, make sure you ask. Bring your wallet. They charge $7 for tea. Also, this is one place where the waiters don't want to know you. Flagging one down can be a challenge.

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  29. JulietP

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Food & wine massively overpriced. Kung Pao chicken has almost no chicken, practically just peanuts. Chow Fun Pork -- had almost no pork, all noodles. Never again.

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  30. VinnyDe

    New York Area

    36 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    Food was good, nothing spectacular. But getting a bill for 200 dollars after ordering 2 entrees, fried rice, and dumplings, seemed a bit expensive. We won't be back.

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  31. VivianP

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Despite having made a reservation for the restaurant, where we had a delightful meal about nine months ago, we were seated in the cafe. the service was grumpy and the dishes we chose weren't anything special -- such a different experience from our last one... a shame...

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  32. hostess

    New York Area

    33 reviews

    2.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Service was rushed and rough, ambiance is one of food being served on a fast moving assembly line, there is no sense of "gracious dining". Noise level was very high. The main dish we ordered, (Mixed seafood) was offered in the most basic plain form, with very little sauce. It was accompanied by a small dish of. tasteless, poorly cooked white rice. Not even the often customary soy sauce was offered. Food was certainly overpriced for what it was. It was a weekend night, the restaurant was crowded which may account for quality of service and general ambiance

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  33. TomG

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Excellent setting and quality of food. Our server was in attentive. Appetizer of spring rolls arrived with the meal. Never once checked back with us, to ask about drink refills etc.

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  34. LauraM

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    The restaurant was very crowded and while our food was very good, service staff were stretched to the max.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    Fine but absurdly overpriced for Chinese food that is solid but nothing special.

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  36. GFreidman

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    First visit since the pandemic. Rather disappointed I thought it was very pricey for average quality food will not be returning anytime soon.

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  37. nancy

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Food was only fair. Certainly not worth the price. Service was good

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  38. Ardsleygurl

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    the lunch menu is filling and although there is some choice, most selections are standard. The soup dumplings and MaPo to fu cost the same as the lunch and were different and delicious.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our first time at Shun Lee West! Soups were delicious! Entrees were amazing as well as great service!

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  40. RichardF

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent overall So glad still delivering great Chinese

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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 3295 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 68 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
  • Neighborhood
    Lincoln Square
  • Hours of operation
    Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–10:00 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.
  • Private party contact
    Dennis Wang or Steven Ng: (212) 595-8895
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