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Shun Lee Palace Chinese in Midtown
The mood
Bustling, casual · good late at night · good for small groups
Known for
General Tso's Chicken
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An upscale Chinese restaurant in Midtown. Reviewers talk about the Chinese food, describe a high-energy crowd, and single out the staff. Known for its General Tso's Chicken.
“Shun Lee Palace, originally opened in 1965 by Master Chef T.T. Wang, was the first upscale Sichuan restaurant in New York City. It became the first Chinese restaurant to receive a prestigious four-star review from Craig Claiborne of The New York Times, marking a significant milestone in the recognition of Chinese cuisine in the United States.”
Know before you go
- Vibe
- Bustling, Casual, Family Friendly
- Perfect for
- Food, Lively Night Out
- Best times
- Afternoon, Brunch, Dinner, Happy Hour, Late Night
- Group size
- Friends (2-3), Small Group (4-6)
The details at Shun Lee Palace
- Setting
- Indoors
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible restroom · Wheelchair-accessible seating
What reviewers mention about Shun Lee Palace
Moodap read 10 public reviews of Shun Lee Palace and counted what they talk about.
- The food5 of 10
- Chinese food4 of 10
- High energy3 of 10
- Great service3 of 10
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Good to know about Shun Lee Palace
Shun Lee Palace is at 155 E 55th St, New York, NY 10022, in Midtown, Manhattan.
Mon 12 PM - 10 PM. Other days are not listed, so check with them before you go.
You can call Shun Lee Palace at (212) 371-8844.
Expect about $40–80 per person at Shun Lee Palace.
Shun Lee Palace is known for its General Tso's Chicken.
In the 10 reviews of Shun Lee Palace that Moodap read, the most mentioned are the food (5), Chinese food (4), high energy (3), and great service (3).
Food and lively night out.
Shun Lee Palace lists: wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible restroom, and wheelchair-accessible seating.
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