Chinatown's chic wine bar w/ creative Chinese-American small plates & French-leaning vino. Perfect for date nights & light bites.
Bryan Kim reviews Lei, a Chinatown wine bar offering French-leaning wines and creative Chinese-American small plates, perfect for drinks and a light bite or a date night.
This Chinatown wine bar offers a unique blend of French-leaning wines and creative Chinese-American small plates in a fashionable, candlelit setting. It's an ideal spot for drinks, light bites, or a date night, with highlights like a strawberry-glazed short rib and a unique butter-stuffed shaobing.
The food at this establishment is a creative take on Chinese-American cuisine, featuring small plates that have received high praise. Standout dishes include a unique sweet and sour short rib glazed with strawberry jam and a shaobing stuffed with butter, both noted for their excellent flavor and texture.
"Highly recommended dishes include the sweet and sour short rib glazed with strawberry jam and the flaky shaobing stuffed with butter."
Customers generally have a very positive view of this establishment, praising its high-quality food and wine selection in a sophisticated yet casual atmosphere.
Important Note
One commenter noted that a specific dish had a texture that was initially challenging but ultimately tasted very good.
"Lei Wine Bar is listed as a recommended restaurant."
Positive"This user included Lei Wine Bar on their list of date night spots."
Neutral"This commenter stated that Lei wine bar is a well-deserved addition to the list."
Positive"The user recommended Lei Wine."
Positive"This commenter recommends Lei, describing it as a fancy wine bar with well-executed Chinese flavors."
Positive"Lei is mentioned as a potential food-oriented wine bar to visit depending on the mood and menu."
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