Shun Lee Palace

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155 E 55th St, New York, NY 10022 (at nr. Lexington Ave.)
New York, NY 10022

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(212) 371-8844
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Shun Lee Palace - New York, NY
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I've been to this restaurant twice, once with a party of four and once with a party of 12. The service is excellent and the food is delicious. I especially like how they plate the...

Worst

Confucius should have said, ""Better a humble home with hearty food than palace with a hollow menu. "" There's Oscar De La Renta china but the proof is always in the food that goe...

Greasy and Lousy 1/25/2005

Prices are through the moon for the chintzy portions. A sea scallop appetizer is $15.00 and consists of 2 scallops horizontally sliced to look like 4. The quality of the food is lousy and most of it was greasy. The service was snooty and spotty at best. Rude at worst. This may have been a classy place 2 decades ago, but for my money I'd rather go to a greasy spoon in Chinatown and be treated well. Cons: , tiny, tiny portions, terrible service more
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Food Doesn't Live up to Decor 8/3/2004

The elegant décor of this restaurant makes it a great place to impress clients. Unfortunately, the hopelessly average food leaves everyone disappointed. Pros: Elegant Dining Room more
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The Palace 9/13/2003

The decor is beautiful, a nice blend of tradition with contemporary style. The full choice menu covers traditionally found dishes to ecclectic dishes. The presentation is extraordinary, and the food is better. All worth a sampling. I wish I could have everything in one sitting. The service is great. Knowledgable and attentive wait staff. A little loud, needs music. Cons: No Music more
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Trust Me 8/19/2003

I was just reading all the poor reviews about Shun Lees and oddly my experience was completely opposite. The staff was attentive and amazing and the food was delicious. I felt like we were being completely taken care of and pampered. I couldn't find one thing to complain about. We did dine early in the week so perhaps weekends the staff isnt as personal or something. My office is around the corner so many times we will order take out late night from them and that is even amazing. I recommend the hack chicken appetizer and the duck entree - delicious. more
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efficient and tasty 7/16/2003

I saw some of the past reviews... KIller...I went there last night for a corporate dinner. Our captain was fantastic! She reccomended all fabulous dishes. The lbster XO was great as well as the peking duck. Definately try the soft shell crabs as an appetizer. The prices are a little high but , for authentic food, its well worth it. more
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Outstanding 3/12/2003

Let's just say, the Peking duck is extraordinary. The service is extraordinary. This is some of the best, most authentic Asian food I have ever had...I highly recommend it, should you have the means. more
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Great Restuarant 1/19/2003

Wonderful Restaurant, go to Din Sum (spelling) side of retaurant. more
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undeserving newspaper reviews 1/9/2003

Shun Lee Palace must cater themselves to the food critics because I certainly can attest that the service isn't for the people of the town. I've lived in Manhattan most of my life, but I felt I got better treatment from Big Wong's than I did here. The hostess was rude, my waiter was even worse and by the time I finally ordered and got my food, it was lukewarm. When the check came, I was actually happy to pay the bill. If I spent $50 to learn a costly lesson, so be it. I will not be coming back again. Pros: decor Cons: boorish staff, lukewarm food, nothing special more
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not ""as good as it gets"" 1/9/2003

this restaurant used to be 1 of my favorites, but over the years, has gone downhill. the food isn't unique or satisfying to be unreservely honest, prices have increased (it's not like it was mid-priced to begin with), AND somehow Shun Lee has managed to hire an even more snobbish staff. save your money (and your appetite) and go elsewhere. Pros: reputation Cons: snotty service, small portions, high-end prices more
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An insult to Chinese cuisine! 1/9/2003

A DISSAPOINTMENT. The snobby wait staff have no idea that getting water or tea should not take longer than 45 minutes. I ordered the roast duck and I was given duck with onions, a platter of 95% onions with 2 pieces of duck meat mind you. Portions are tiny and not unique. The dishes are are aim at people who can't tell distinguish authenticity...an insult a New Yorkers everywhere! Oh, don't expect to get your tea or water refilled for under 30 minutes...they took my tea kettle and never came back. The environment was an air of snob or snob wannabes. Good food is to satisfy your taste buds, good environment is to satisfy your comfort, and good money spend to satsify the entire value of your meal.. Shun Lee satisfy none but the feeling of being cheated of a good meal. Pros: location Cons: things that matter more
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The Palace is Empty 1/2/2003

Confucius should have said, ""Better a humble home with hearty food than palace with a hollow menu. "" There's Oscar De La Renta china but the proof is always in the food that goes on top of it. I had dinner here per the invitation of a friend who works in the area. The food is okay tasting but what a let down for such a chi-chi establishment. I've had better meals in little less known places in Chinatown that makes you swoon for its real authentic cuisine. What you get is a dressed up version of food that you can make yourself and the carved animals out of veggies is small consolation that you ponied up serious moolah for a less than satisfying meal. I had to grab a hotdog on the corner when we left the palace. Pros: Elegant Setting, Great Presentation Cons: Indifferent Service, Meager Portions, Expensive more
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Past its prime 11/16/2002

It lives on its past reputation and the owners friendship with influential food writers. I find the quality uneven quality and the staff indifferent except when pushing uninteresting but expensive dishes. I eat there with fans of the restaurant who order the same dishes they've ordered for ten years. I think the interior, while baroque for a Chinese restaurant, is passe. I really think people rave about the food to justify the cost. more
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eh 9/20/2002

the food was good but there are better places to get good chinese food for less.....beware of all duck dishes except for the peking duck....did anyone try the beggar's chicken? more
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sucks 9/3/2002

food here sucks. too americanized and not subtle and exquisite as chinese food should be. more
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Best EVER!!! 8/21/2002

The food... Delicious. The service... Prompt and Friendly. Nice atmosphere... good for groups. more
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love the monkeys! 8/13/2002

So yummy! And they have funny little monkeys flying near the bar...don't worry, they aren't real. more
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overpriced 8/8/2002

the restaurant was overpriced and generic. there was nothing that made it cost that much. my duck was burned and for 50+ dollars i want a nice peking duck not a charcol bird. Cons: expensive, overated, snobbish more
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Pink Dragon Palace 7/31/2002

Far and away the finest Chinese food in the city. We try not to order the same things all the time but your favorites become your favorites. Beijing Duck, crispy and juicy, shrimp balls that make your heart sing (and clog up!) and a wonderful fried fish. Beware the dumplings unless you are in the cafe for dim sum...they can be disappointing. Pros: amazing food Cons: service is abrupt, decor, or lack more
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Ma Po Tofu of my childhood! 7/19/2002

It's certainly expensive for Chinese food, and even expensive compared to all restaurants (a recent dinner for 3 cost only $20 less than a comparable recent dinner at Union Sq. Cafe), but it is well worth it for a special splurge. Forget your preconceptions about Chinese fast food and enjoy one of the greatest cuisines on earth. Pros: Quality, Service Cons: Expensive more
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THE BEST!!!! 7/18/2002

Always top notch at this east side stop!!! Ever since I started eating here I have never been dissapointed. It is by far one of the best chinese in town. Service is great too. more
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  • The Scene
    Shun Lee Palace is popular with midtown locals, possibly because the upscale room means you can impress a client and have Chinese for lunch at the same time. The decor features...

  • 5/19/2005 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Monday To Saturday From 12:00 PM To 11:30 PM Sunday From 12:00 PM To 11:00 PM
  • Payments: Master Card, Visa, American Express
  • Neighborhoods: Midtown Center, Midtown
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