Shun Lee West

jlinder1 

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22 years ago

A cut above – Not luxury Chinese like the Shun Lee next door, but ceretainly a couple of notches above the corner Chinese take-out joint. That goes for the decor as well. Shun Lee Cafe offers some of the same food as the next-door place does, but with dim sum -- both steamed and fried -- as well. Everything is well prepared and service is somewhat attentive. Among the slim pickings around Lincoln Center, this is a good one. 

rob_b99 

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22 years ago

best chinese in ny – This is easily one of the best chinese restaurants in NY or anywhere else. The menu is quite substantial, with a number of chicken, beef, and seafood specialties not found at your typical chinese restaurant. The dining room is classy and elegent, the service is attentive (perhaps a little snobby). I've been to shun lee on 3 separate occasions. Each time the food was perfectly prepared -- i.e. crispy beef was crisp yet juicy. Grand marnier prawns not overcooked and flavored well. Major detraction to this ... read more

RogerGill 

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23 years ago

Moderate prices, neat decor – I've never been to the big sister next door, but this little spot has very good food and decent prices. Service was good, though the dim sum pushers were a little overwhelming. 

loml110 

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23 years ago

Have low expectations – Shun Lee Cafe is far lower in quality than its sister restaurant next door. I went there last night with a friend, both excited to try the food since we've never been there. I ordered the spicy salmon with vegetables. The food came and it was awful! Too salty and the supersweet sauce was quite thick, I had difficulty ingesting. Service-wise: my friend's merlot never came, her dimsum was pasty/soggy and no, not even a freakin' fortune cookie or slice of orange. Meanwhile, people on the next table who o... read more

india22 

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23 years ago

The BEST Chinese ever..... – Went there for my birthday. Got there early for a 9pm reservation and was seated right away. Restauarant staff extremely friendly & attentive, which is rare these days in the city. Appetizers delicious, only wish they'd give more per serving. Main course delicious. And surprisingly the desert menu was good, got the chocalate mouse cake. Will definitely go back again with a larger group. and the plus to the evening was dining next to Sara Jessica parker and hubby Matthew Broderick 

jasonclampet_citysearch 

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23 years ago

Best uptown spot for dim sum. Skip the more formal restaurant next door. 

bebe 

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23 years ago

Excellent and delicious. You gotta try this place if you haven't already, but then again, who hasn't? Returning customers know what they're getting and thus, it's no wonder they've lasted for over 20 years! Keep it up!