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Shun Lee West, New York, NY

Shun Lee West

4.1 (3537)
$31 to $50
Chinese
43 West 65th Street, New York, NY 10023

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 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

What 3,537 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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Shun Lee West, close to Lincoln Center, is celebrated for its "exceptional quality food and service" and "NYC institution" status. Guests praise its "classic New York Chinese cuisine" and "elegant" setting. While some find it "pricey," its proximity to cultural landmarks and a "quiet ambiance" make it a popular choice.

3,537 Reviews
  1. David VIP

    New York City92 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The shine is off Shun Lee - it has become formulaic and routine

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  2. Carolyn

    Western NC22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had Beijing duck.. pricey but excellent and enough left over for a dinner at home. Didn’t wait long for the food.

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  3. HOWARD

    New York State25 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food deteriorated. Not even close to what it used to be. Service too. Place looks great but the prices are a joke. I know rent couldn’t be cheap there, but come on. With those prices they have to do better.

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  4. Ellyn

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Shun Lee always delivers. Delicious food. Charming atmosphere Top notch service

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  5. claudia VIP

    New York City20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Well done---food and service were very good indeed, and eating in a blessedly quiet restaurant where conversation would be had was a real plus. We love the location close to Lincoln Center.

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  6. Arthur

    Unspecified1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was very mediocre. The price point was too high.

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  7. Melissa VIP

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant should not take 9:30pm reservations if they are going to rush customers and make them feel guilty for showing up at their reserved time.

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  8. Maryan VIP

    Denver135 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Old standard is still delivering very good quality traditional Chinese food. The eggplant was outstanding and the moo shoo pork was lovely.

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  9. Robert

    Washington DC13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, excellent service, great Chinese restaurant.

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  10. Francescsa VIP

    New York City87 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the service was attentive but not overbearing. The quality of the food and its preparation was superb. The ambiance was elegant.

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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 3537 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 times today
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–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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