Upscale Shanghainese w/ 'fun' dishes & great XLB. Elegant, family-friendly vibe.
This elegant Shanghainese restaurant offers a visually appealing,
The restaurant specializes in Shanghainese and other regional Chinese cuisine, with standout dishes including soup dumplings (XLB) and a 'beggar's chicken'. Customers also rave about the desserts and pork belly, noting it's a great option for those seeking less spicy Chinese food.
"Customers highly recommend the soup dumplings (XLB), braised pork belly, and the 'beggar's chicken'. The restaurant is also noted for its excellent desserts and sweet options."
Customers generally have a positive view of the restaurant, praising its Shanghainese cuisine, particularly the soup dumplings and other sweet options, and appreciating its elegant yet approachable atmosphere.
Important Note
One commenter mentioned hearing that the Flushing location might be better than the one on St. Mark's. Another noted it's a step below Hutong in terms of fine dining, but still a nicer option than some others.
"This user listed 'Cheli' as a restaurant recommendation."
Neutral"CheLi is mentioned as being a nicer option than Pinch or Hwa Yuan Szechuan, but still a step below Hutong in terms of fine dining."
Neutral"The commenter heard that the Che Li location in Flushing is better than the one on St. Mark's, indicating a preference for the Flushing branch."
Positive"This user believes CheLi should still be included on the NY Times list."
Positive"CheLi was included in a comprehensive list of restaurants that did not make it onto the 2025 NY Times list."
Neutral"CheLi on St Marks is considered pretty good by the user, who has had positive experiences there. They also note that its Shanghainese style is not particularly spicy, aligning with the post's request for non-spicy mainland Chinese food."
Positive"CheLi is recommended as a suitable alternative for those seeking less spicy options compared to Mountain House."
Positive"CheLi is noted as a sister restaurant to Mountain House, implying a similar culinary style or experience."
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