Shun Lee West Menu

43 W 65th St, New York, NY 10023, United States
$$$ Chinese restaurant
(581 Reviews)
Price Range $50–100

Welcome to Shun Lee West, a celebrated Chinese restaurant nestled in the heart of Manhattan's Upper West Side. Established in 1965, this gem effortlessly blends traditional charm with upscale dining. The atmosphere is both serene and welcoming, featuring classic Chinese motifs that recall the elegance of 1970s and 80s fine dining.

The menu is a delightful exploration of American Chinese cuisine, showcasing a rich array of dishes that are both authentic and comforting. Highlights include the Whole Beijing Duck, meticulously prepared for an impressive presentation, and the Seafood Pan-Fried Noodles that delivers a burst of flavors. Vegetarians will appreciate the Stir-Fried Pea Shoots and the aromatic Eggplant Szechuan Style, both expertly sautéed to perfection.

With attentive service and an extensive wine selection, Shun Lee West promises a memorable dining experience where every dish tells a story of culinary heritage.

Hot Appetizers

  • Shanghai Soupy Dumpling (4)
    US$16.00
  • Steamed Roast Pork Bun (3)
    US$15.00
  • Spring Roll (1)
    US$6.00
  • Steamed Pork Shu-Mai

    (4)

    US$16.00
  • Chicken Soong

    Spicy or not spicy

    US$20.00
  • Pan Fried Pork Dumpling (4)
    US$15.00
  • Vegetable Spring Roll
    US$6.00
  • Steamed Shrimp Dumpling

    (4)

    US$16.00
  • Scallion Pancakes (4)
    US$14.00
  • Szechuan Boiled Dumpling (10)

    spicy

    US$18.00
  • Barbecue Spare Ribs
    US$28.00
  • Szechuan Fisf Taco

    spicy

    US$22.00
  • Steamed Vegetable Dumpling
    US$15.00
  • Crispy Shrimp Ball (4)
    US$24.00
  • Beijing Duck Egg Roll (1)
    US$15.00
  • Prawns In Black Beans Sauce (4)
    US$20.00

None

  • Steamed Dim Sum
    US$9.00
  • Pan-Fried Dim Sum
    US$9.00
  • Sweet Dim Sum
    US$9.00
  • Crispy Dim Sum
    US$9.00

Beverages

  • Iced Tea
    US$4.00
  • Aqua Panna
    US$8.00
  • Tsing Tao Beer
    US$12.00
  • San Pellegrino
    US$8.00
  • Soda
    US$4.00

Popular Drinks

  • Tsing Tao Beer
    US$12.00

Rice

  • White Rice
    US$5.00
  • Roast Pork Or Chicken Fried Rice
    US$23.00
  • Brown Rice
    US$6.00
  • Vegetables Fried Rice
    US$21.00
  • Shrimp Or Beef Fried Rice
    US$25.00
  • Young Chow Fried Rice

    Combination with Roast Pork, Chicken & Shrimp.

    US$26.00

Gluten Free Menu

  • Egg Drop & Tomato Soup
    US$10.00
  • Sea Bass Fillet With Vegetables
    US$41.00
  • Breast Chicken With Mixed Vegetables
    US$33.00
  • Stir-Fried Pea Shoots With Garlic
    US$27.00
  • Egg Fried Rice
    US$24.00
  • Sauteed Prawns With Vegetables
    US$41.00

Desserts

  • French Pineapple
    US$10.00
  • Lychees
    US$10.00

Noodles

  • Chicken Lo Mein

    Shrimp, roast pork, duck, beef, or vegetable.

    US$22.00
  • Seafood Pan-Fried Noodles
    US$30.00
  • Beef Or Shrimp Lo Mein
    US$25.00
  • Beef Or Chicken Chow Fun

    Wide rice noodles.

    US$26.00
  • Young Chow Lo Mein
    US$26.00
  • Vegetable Pan-Fried Noodles
    US$26.00
  • Cold Noodles With Sesame Sauce

    Hot and spicy.

    US$21.00
  • Yang Chow Pan-Fried Noodles
    US$29.00
  • Singapore Curry Rice Noodles

    Hot and spicy. With shrimp and roast pork.

    US$26.00

Meat Entrees

  • Stir-Fried Beef With Baby Bok-Choy

    Sliced fillet of beef gently sauteed with Chines baby bok choy in brown sauce.

    US$39.00
  • Crispy Orange Beef

    Hot and spicy. Sliced beef filet fried until crispy. Sautéed with spicy-sweet preserved orange.

    US$39.00
  • Beef With Sugar Snaps

    Sliced filet of beef, sugar snap peas, water chestnuts, and bamboo shoots gently stir-fried in oyster sauce.

    US$39.00
  • Hunan Beef

    Hot and spicy. Szechuan style. Spicy with Veggie.

    US$39.00
  • Twice Cooked Pork In Hot Bean Sauce

    Hot and spicy. Sliced fresh pork with cabbage, bamboo shoots, snow peas, dried bean curd, water chestnuts and black mushroom cooked in hot pepper sauce.

    US$32.00
  • Dry Shredded Crispy Beef

    Hot and spicy. Shredded beef sautéed until crispy, served in a tangy, spicy sauce.

    US$39.00
  • Pork In Hoisin Sauce

    Sliced tender pork loin sauteed in hoisin sauce with bamboo shoots, and green scallions

    US$32.00
  • Moo Shu Pork With Chinese Crepes

    Shredded pork loin sautéed in hoisin sauce with eggs and Chinese vegetables. Served with homemade crepes.

    US$32.00

Soup

  • Sizzling Rice Cake

    Chicken or Vegetables

    US$12.00
  • Chicken & Corn Chowder
    US$12.00
  • Hot & Sour

    Hot and spicy.

    US$12.00
  • Egg Drop
    US$12.00
  • Wonton
    US$12.00

Vegetables

  • Stir Fried Pea Shoots With Garlic
    US$27.00
  • Chinese Vegetables
    US$25.00
  • Sauteed Bean Sprouts With Chives

    Fresh bean sprouts, ginger, garlic and scallions delicately sauteed with green chives

    US$25.00
  • Eggplant Szechuan Style

    Hot and spicy. Baby eggplant, fresh ginger, garlic, and scallions, delicately simmered in spicy sauce.

    US$25.00
  • Buddha's Delight

    A mixture of water chestnuts, three types of mushrooms lily, bamboo shoots, snow peas, baby corn, tree ears, and dried bean curd.

    US$25.00
  • Sauteed Pea Shoots

    Tender snow peas shoots sauteed with garlic

    US$27.00
  • Sauteed Spinach
    US$25.00
  • Broccoli In Garlic Sauce

    Hot and spicy.

    US$25.00
  • Vegetable Duck Pie

    Made with dried bean curd sheets.

    US$23.00
  • Hunan Chinese Broccoli

    Stir-fried with mushrooms in garlic sauce. Spicy. Made with dried bean curd sheets. Fresh broccoli cooked in a spicy barbecue sauce.

    US$25.00
  • Sauteed Asparagus With Garlic

    Sliced asparagus sautéed lightly in chicken broth with garlic.

    US$24.00
  • Dry Sauteed String Beans

    Fresh spring bean sauteed with minced garlic pickle

    US$25.00
  • Baby Bok Choy With Garlic

    Chinese cabbage hearts and Chinese mushrooms simmered in a light chicken broth.

    US$25.00

Seafood

  • Crispy Sea Bass Hunan Style

    Hot and spicy.

    US$69.95
  • Scallops Szechuan Style

    Hot and spicy.

    US$41.00
  • Grand Marnier Prawns

    Jumbo prawns coated with water chestnut flour, fried until crispy, then sauteed in a Grand Marnier sauce. Served with broccoli and sesame seeds.

    US$41.00
  • Quick Sauteed Prawns Beijing Style

    Large prawns marinated in egg whites and sauteed in rice wine. Garnished with sugar snap peas and fresh water chestnuts.

    US$41.00
  • Sauteed Prawns With Vegetables
    US$41.00
  • Crispy Chilean Sea Bass Fillet

    Hot and spicy. Garlic sauce on the side

    US$41.00
  • Sea Bass Fillet Sauteed With Vegetable

    Fresh sea bass fillet sautéed with tree ears & garlic floating on Rice wine.

    US$41.00
  • Prawns With Garlic & Scallions

    Hot and spicy. Large prawns simmered in Szechuan garlic and scallions.

    US$41.00
  • Steamed Whole Sea Bass In Garlic & Ginger
    US$69.95
  • Heavenly Sea Bass Fillet
    US$41.00

Old Favorites

  • Egg Foo Young

    Chicken, pork, shrimp, or vegetable.

    US$33.00
  • Baked Lobster With Ginger & Scallions

    with shell

    US$69.95
  • Sweet & Sour Chicken

    Chicken or pork.

    US$33.00
  • Shrimp In Lobster Sauce

    with minced pork.

    US$41.00
  • Ma-Po Tofu

    Hot and spicy. With or without meat.

    US$25.00
  • Lobster Cantonese
    US$69.95

Duck

  • Whole Beijing Duck

    A young seasoned duckling slowly grilled until crispy and golden. The delicate skin is first sliced, and then the meat is carved separately. Served with homemade crepes, spring onion brushes, and hoisin sauce.

    US$128.00

Poultry

  • Breast Of Chicken With Chinese Vegetables
    US$33.00
  • Lemon Chicken

    Whole chicken breast coated with egg batter and rolled in water chestnut flour, then fried till crispy, served with velvety lemon sauce.

    US$33.00
  • Chicken With Three Different Nuts

    Chicken breast garnished with water chestnuts, bamboo shoots and snow peas, cooked in a brown sauce with sauteed walnut peanuts and cashews nuts.

    US$33.00
  • Chicken With Broccoli In Brown Sauce
    US$33.00
  • Three Pepper Chicken

    Extra hot and spicy. Chunks of crispy chicken sautéed with szechuan hot pepper, garlic and scallions.

    US$33.00
  • Sesame Shedded Chicken In Spicy Garlic Sauce

    Hot and spicy. Shredded breast of chicken tossed n lotus flour, then sauteed in spicy pepper sauce with water chestnuts, bean sprouts, and tree ears.

    US$33.00
  • Chan Do Chicken With Scallions

    Hot and spicy. Crispy chicken nuggets marinated with five spices, then sautéed with ginger, garlic, scallions, and hot peppers.

    US$33.00

Shun Lee Specialties

  • General Tso's Chicken

    Hot and spicy.

    US$33.00
  • Crabmeat With Egg White

    Lump crabmeat sauteed with egg white. Served on a bed of spinach.

    US$52.00
  • Seafood Combination

    Fresh lobster chunks with sliced shrimp and sea bass fillet sauteed in wine sauce. Serve with taco

    US$44.00
  • Crispy XO Prawns

    Hot and spicy. Jumbo prawn coated with water chestnut flour, cooked till crispy, then sautéed in garlic ginger and scallions with hot pepper and dried scallops. Garnished with fresh broccoli.

    US$41.00
  • Braised Short Ribs Hang Chow Style

    Short ribs braised with sweet soy and rock candy, then stewed in red wine sauce. Served with spinach.

    US$52.00
  • Beef With Leeks & Hot Peppers

    Hot and spicy.

    US$39.00
  • Sesame Fillet Mignon

    Hot and spicy.

    US$45.00
  • Steamed Chilean Sea Bass With Ginger & Scallions
    US$57.00
  • Ants Climb On Tree

    Hot and spicy. Finely minced filet of beef stir fried with cellophane noodles in spicy garlic sauce. Served over Chinese greens.

    US$38.00
  • Tung Ting Shrimp

    Shrimp sautéed with egg white.

    US$41.00
  • Baked Lobster With Ginger & Scallions

    With shell

    US$69.95
  • Red Fire Scallops And Prawns

    Extra hot and spicy.

    US$43.00
  • Tingling Curry Chicken

    Hot and spicy. Chunks of tender chicken and okra.

    US$30.00
  • Hunan Country Chicken With Peppers

    Hot and spicy.

    US$33.00