Shun Lee West opened in 1981 giving residents on the West side of Manhattan easier access to the same fine Chinese dining. Shun Lee Cafe (open on weekends and weeknights) for those looking for a quick bite before a performance at Lincoln Center.
Shun Lee West
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Shun Lee Palace
Michael Tong’s Shun Lee Palace was one of the most influential Chinese restaurants of the seventies. The dining room had comfortable booths and tables topped with white linens, fine China, and forks alongside the chopsticks.
Shun Lee underwent a renovation in 2014, shifting its color scheme from black, gold, and white to black, gold, and red, with new paint, carpeting, and napkins (still tucked into wineglasses, wedding-banquet style).
Unconventional Twist
On Fine Oriental Fare
- Food Menu: Upscale Chinese restaurant specializing in serving trendy and eclectic cuisine. With regional dishes from all of China, Shun Lee Palace offers a refreshing and unconventional twist from the usual fare. Lobster Cantonese and Sichuan Won Tons are a favorite.
- Special Menu: Gluten-free section
- Beverage Menu: Assorted cocktails and wine.
- Private Events: Space available can accommodate parties as intimate as ten, to private events hosting up to 300 guests.
