Refined Cantonese cuisine & elegant ambiance; a quieter, pricier alternative to Chinatown.
Shun Lee is a long-standing Chinese restaurant on the Upper West Side, often recommended for its refined Cantonese dishes and elegant atmosphere. While some find it a bit pricey, many praise its delicious food and quieter ambiance compared to bustling Chinatown spots, making it a suitable choice for special occasions or family gatherings.
Shun Lee is celebrated for its refined Cantonese and Chinese cuisine, with many users specifically recommending it for dishes like Peking duck. While generally well-regarded for taste, some patrons mention that the restaurant is on the pricier side, with one comment specifically cautioning against paying top dollar for General Tso's chicken when takeout options are readily available.
"The Peking duck is specifically recommended as a must-try dish at Shun Lee."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment, frequently recommending Shun Lee for its delicious Chinese and Cantonese food and more upscale, quieter atmosphere. However, some note that it can be quite expensive.
Important Note
The restaurant can be quite expensive, with entrees potentially exceeding a $30 per person budget. One comment suggests that while Shun Lee Palace offers General Tso's chicken, it might not be worth the premium price compared to local takeout.
"Acknowledges that Shun Lee West might be more expensive than initially suggested."
Neutral"Points out that the average entree at Shun Lee West is about 40% more expensive than the $30 per person budget."
Negative"Shun Lee West is a quiet restaurant with decent, not overly expensive food, and a more elegant atmosphere than typical Chinese restaurants. It's also accessible."
Positive"The user simply recommends Shun Lee for Chinese food."
Positive"Shun Lee is recommended as one of the best Chinese restaurants on the Upper West Side."
Positive"This user suggests Shun Lee Palace, which is still open and located near the original poster's area, as a place for General Tso's chicken. However, they caution against paying top dollar for it, noting that most local takeout places do it fine."
Neutral"This restaurant is briefly mentioned as a potential option for the group's dinner."
Neutral"The commenter agreed that Shun Lee offers a nice experience."
Positive"The commenter found the Shun Lee Palace East a justifiable choice for a historical experience, similar to places like Mr Chow."
Positive"The commenter noted that the restaurant is very expensive."
Negative"The commenter strongly agreed with the recommendation of Shun Lee West."
Positive"This restaurant is recommended as a good option."
Positive"This user recommends getting the Peking duck at Shun Lee."
Positive"This user recommends getting the Peking duck at Shun Lee."
Positive"This user states that Shun Lee is very good."
Positive"This user states that Shun Lee is very good."
Positive"This user agrees that Shun Lee is the right recommendation."
Positive"This user agrees that Shun Lee is the right recommendation."
Positive"Shun Lee on West 65th was considered good in the past, and has been around for a long time."
Positive"Shun Lee on West 65th was considered good in the past, and has been around for a long time."
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