Lychee House

In Short – In a lustrous orange room, given a rustic feel by wooden carvings and artistic touches, Our Place serves an array of Shanghai dishes alongside more common offerings. Specialties include striped bass sauteed in shaoxing wine, jellyfish salad, lion's-head meatballs, soup dumplings, and more. More familiar New York Chinese dishes are available as well.

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ambiance	100.0% positive	“Good food, relatively low prices, nice atmosphere.” “The price is more costly than say, Flushing, but so is the quality of the food, the great service, and the location.” “fantastic dishes in a very inviting atmosphere - service is always top notch - I came in by accident as I was walking down the street and for some reason I was intrigued to check it out - I will be back for sure.”
dessert	100.0% positive	“The soup dumplings are very good, as are the rice cake dishes.”
drinks	100.0% positive	“saw the tea garden was recommended and so we went before Spamalot.”
food quality	84.61999893188477% positive	“The price is more costly than say, Flushing, but so is the quality of the food, the great service, and the location.” “Good food, relatively low prices, nice atmosphere.” “so many tasty, affordable, delicious dim sum to choose from, make sure you go there with an empty stomach.” “Worst service and terrible food” “Tasty Authentic Chinese food” “I've had disappointing dishes at Nobu and even Jean Georges but would not say they don't deserve their reputations.” “really liked the chicken appetizers, and all the dishes that I ordered.” “Chinese person used to the City's most authenitc food may balk a bit at Our Place, as the more expensive and refined cuisine here smoothes the edges off some traditional dishes and most recipes seem conceived with a cognizance of a western palate.” “And take-out is just as good, with meals just as hot and delicious as dining in.” “Taste very authentic!” “when we had dinner, the food was delicous, and the service was great.” “the shrimp dishes and duck are wonderful!” “The soup dumplings are very good, as are the rice cake dishes.” “sweet dumpling called Snowflake Nuomici, which is charming in every sense of the word, completed each meal.” “love their scallion pancake, a must.” “Well, I'm western and I think the food is great.” “the food is great, the service is extremely friendly, very inviting, its affordable.” “The waiter indicated that it was his favorite dish.” “first went there on a business trip and loved their spicy sesame chicken!” “Have never found other Chinese restaurants in NYC that the food is as fresh as this one.” “Thanks Our Place Shanghai Tea Garden for such a great time and great food.” “fantastic dishes in a very inviting atmosphere - service is always top notch - I came in by accident as I was walking down the street and for some reason I was intrigued to check it out - I will be back for sure.” “In the final analysis, I don't know why DumpyBumpy, who described the service as "amazing" didn't ask to speak to the manager and express his wishes for "authentic" Shanghai dishes.” “You can get more authentic Shanghai cuisine in several Chinatown establishments, and a better value in some of them as well.” “The food was excellent and the service was impeccable.” “Food is always superb, flavorful without being overwhelming, chicken dishes are excellent and reasonably priced for Manhattan.” “like the steamed seafood and vegies with sauce on the side.” “Authentic Chinese food is so hard to find and especially in midtown.” “My friends and I meet at Our Place Shanghai Tea Garden and we a night full of delicious food, friendly service and good conversation.” “The food was worst.” “spent many years in L.A. so I know what good Chinese food tastes like.” “great option if you want "healthy" Chinese food without compromising the taste.” “Great food, excellent service, best chinese food!” “The beef and pork used in their food is excellent -- flavorful and tender and definitely NOT the "mystery meat" occasionally found elsewhere.” “Reading all these amazing reviews and ratings, I thought I found a decent authentic Shanghai food place in NYC outside of Chinatown.” “and not at all like the weird chicken you get at some other restaurants (mystery meat).” “their spring rolls are quite tasty and their lo mein is also great!”
menu variety	100.0% positive	“The restaurant is small but I just had the most HEAVENLY banquet dinner (Our Place had a special Chinese New Year dinner menu).” “Excellent selection on the menu and they were a decent size portion.”
overall	100.0% positive	“My dad came to visit from out of town and he wanted a good chinese place.” “This one is the best Shanghaiese restaurant in the city!” “my family was shopping in the neighborhood, and we wanted chinese, so we went to this nice restaurant.” “Its hands down, the best chinese restaurant, they have the best dumplings!”
return potential	100.0% positive	“fantastic dishes in a very inviting atmosphere - service is always top notch - I came in by accident as I was walking down the street and for some reason I was intrigued to check it out - I will be back for sure.”
service	90.90999603271484% positive	“In the final analysis, I don't know why DumpyBumpy, who described the service as "amazing" didn't ask to speak to the manager and express his wishes for "authentic" Shanghai dishes.” “The people were friendly on the phone and the when we arrived, the waiters were very patient and very nice.” “The price is more costly than say, Flushing, but so is the quality of the food, the great service, and the location.” “What sets Our Place apart, however, is the impeccable service.” “recently came for lunch to Our Place and was delighted with a friendly smile when I walked in the restaurant.” “The service is attentive and friendly.” “GREAT service!” “The staff and proprietor were incredibly attentive.” “Worst service and terrible food” “when we had dinner, the food was delicous, and the service was great.” “The service was fantastic.” “Great food, excellent service, best chinese food!” “They are very friendly and have great service.” “The food was excellent and the service was impeccable.” “The restaurant is also nice, and the service is very professional.” “The waiter indicated that it was his favorite dish.” “fantastic dishes in a very inviting atmosphere - service is always top notch - I came in by accident as I was walking down the street and for some reason I was intrigued to check it out - I will be back for sure.” “My friends and I meet at Our Place Shanghai Tea Garden and we a night full of delicious food, friendly service and good conversation.” “This restaurant is one of the terrible service places in New York.” “The staff is very accommodating too.” “the food is great, the service is extremely friendly, very inviting, its affordable.” “The staff is warm and welcoming, will go out of thier way to accomidate you.”
value	90.90999603271484% positive	“Good food, relatively low prices, nice atmosphere.” “best value!” “The price is more costly than say, Flushing, but so is the quality of the food, the great service, and the location.” “You can get more authentic Shanghai cuisine in several Chinatown establishments, and a better value in some of them as well.” “so many tasty, affordable, delicious dim sum to choose from, make sure you go there with an empty stomach.” “Unbelievable flavor and a huge portion.” “The portions are big and the price is right!” “Chinese person used to the City's most authenitc food may balk a bit at Our Place, as the more expensive and refined cuisine here smoothes the edges off some traditional dishes and most recipes seem conceived with a cognizance of a western palate.” “the food is great, the service is extremely friendly, very inviting, its affordable.” “Compared with the other restaurant, this place has the quality with very reasonable price.” “Superb Service, great value”

01/06/11

Great food, service and location

by nbsod

Delicious food, some of the best i've had. Great service and convenient mid-town location. Will definitely return.

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08/16/10

Good chinese place.

by Adam2adam

I went here on a recommendation by a close friend. To cut to the chase, this restaurant is top notch. If you like shrimp you will die for the Grand Marnier Shrimp. Have it as an appetizer and the move on to the sweet and sour pork. If you like something a little on the spicy side try the Mongolian beef. It is top notch. This is a must visit Chinese restaurant. I am going back again with some business associates for lunch this week. This is just 3 days after my dinner there. Oh yes, it is that good!

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04/27/10

Fabulous and Delicious

by LoraeB

fantastic dishes in a very inviting atmosphere - service is always top notch - I came in by accident as I was walking down the street and for some reason I was intrigued to check it out - I will be back for sure.

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04/26/10

Dim Sum Meals at Lychee house

by RobertSawyer01

I have now had three Dim Sum meals at Lychee house and can say with a straight face, to the most critical Sinophile, that piece for piece, it is as good as Chinatown Brasserie and, unless you¹re looking for offal, curious seafood or the lower extremities of fowl, even better than most places in Chinatown, including the Golden Unicorn.

There are more than a dozen dishes ranging from familiar Seared Pork Dumplings, Shanghainese Soup Dumplings and Cha Shu Bao (Cantonese Roast Pork Buns), to the more exotic Pomegranate Shaped Peking-style Crispy Pork Shu Mai and nearly sublime Foie Gras Dumplings.

The dishes are made-to-order but what they have in common, whether they originated in Northern or Southern Chinese kitchens or in a Singapore ³Hawker¹s² stall, is that they¹re fresh and clean tasting and manageable in a bite or two.

Worth special consideration: The Foie Gras Dumplings are wrapped in a delicate transparent skin through which the wonderful earthy flavor of Foie Gras fills the mouth. The Coral dumplings also thin-skinned, is filled with a whole rather than chopped shrimp. The Singapore ³Hawker² Style Fishhballs, with a crispy rice exterior, combine subtle ocean taste with a happy texture.

Over my three visits, I¹ve eaten every item on the Dim Sum menu. On each visit, I ate with one colleague, and we found that five plates, followed by an order of Shanghanese Flat Noodles w/ pork, were more than sufficient to walk away feeling well fed. A sweet dumpling called Snowflake Nuomici, which is charming in every sense of the word, completed each meal. This is one Hong Kong favorite that actually satisfies my very Western sweet tooth.

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03/30/10

Modern Chinese

by Catwood

This place is so gooood. I work in the area and I have been getting my food from Lychee house with my work buddies. I frequently get the soup dumplings - which are really good, best i have ever had.

They are very friendly and have great service. Check this place out, you wont be disapointed.

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01/06/11

Great food, service and location

by nbsod

08/16/10

Good chinese place.

by Adam2adam

04/27/10

Fabulous and Delicious

by LoraeB

04/26/10

Dim Sum Meals at Lychee house

by RobertSawyer01

03/30/10

Modern Chinese

by Catwood

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