Shun Lee West

merryeat 

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13 years ago

Why only white people are here – Really?! What asian restaurant don't know how to cook rice? And $14 for a small plate of Cold Sesame noodles; it wasn't even that extraordinary. Maybe it's the location, caucasian patrons, but this place was overpriced, undercooked, underwhelming and I never plan to go here again. White people: if you go to an asian restaurant, and the only patrons are other white people, then you deserve that plate of bad food. 

xiaoja 

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14 years ago

Embarrassing Food for the Price – I came here with my husband for Chinese New Year. We ordered one Shanghai juicy buns, one Half Beijing Duck, and one Grand Marnier Prawns. The buns were not juicy, the duck was not fresh, and the prawns were covered in a greasy layer of mayonnaise-like goo. Alas! $90 later, we were still hungry. What a shame. In its own shock-and-awe fashion, Shun Lee managed to butcher the crown jewel of Chinese cuisine - the Peking Duck. The duck was obviously frozen and NOT fresh - as the flesh was dry an... read more

fanman06 

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15 years ago

Outstanding On Every Level – I go here everytime I go to NYC. Being chinese the food is very authentic Chinese. The food quality is quite good & the service is excellent. They cater to you big time. Overall, the best chinese restaurant in NYC. 

jennyfall 

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16 years ago

I love it – I love taking my family here, the staff always make you feel welcome and its a quiet and elegant. The food is just to die for. Great Experience! 

ASALT 

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16 years ago

This place offered the worst service that I've ever had in my entire life. They were rude and acted like they were doing us a favor waiting on us. We never leave without tipping but this place was the worst ever. If you're paying money to go out you expect to be treated like a customer not someone that is a bother to the restaurant. I hope they go under during these difficult economic times. DON'T GO TO SHUN LEE!!!! 

marshmyler 

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16 years ago

yummyy – Soooo yummmy. I feel guilty and feel like a pig eating so much food. Ladies and gentlemen...try this place...you won't be sorry. The orange beef !! Amazingly delish!! 

Rxants 

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17 years ago

HORRIBLE FOOD – I am a native New Yorker and this place received rave reviews in Zagats so I gave it a try....I went with my girlfriend and this place is HORRIBLE. If you are a native NYer or tourist STAY AWAY. I ordered dumplings for appetizers and they were tasteless.....then for the main course I had brazed ribs.... I like my meat lean and asked the waiter if they were fatty and he said " Not at all." When they arrived they were disgusting, barely any meat...all fat and bone. I did not complain to the manager because I am... read more

tzara17 

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17 years ago

Great Dim Sum! – My husband and I had an early, pre-movie dinner at Shun Lee Cafe and were very impressed. We were offered a selection from the steamed dim sum cart as soon as we sat down and everything was very fresh. We also ordered entrees, both of which were cooked well and very flavorful. I especially like how they plate the meal for you when you share. Overall a very nice dining experience. 

klose 

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17 years ago

Two thumbs down: Chinatown quality service/food – For the first time in my life, I left a restaurant without leaving any tips! No matter how aweful the service was, I have always left 15% tips. This restaurant did NOT deserve any and I felt obligated not to tip. I told the water 3 times (as soon as we got there) that we had a performance to catch at Lincoln Center. The place is right around Lincoln center and their main customers are those who go to a performance at Lincoln center. They should know better! I have lived in th... read more