Great food, wine and atmosphere! Thank you Steven!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Flor Ca
I loved everything in this place. Food, vibe, staff and wine selection.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chloe Y. Lin (Chloe)
My boyfriend and I were excited to try Lei for a nightcap. While the host was lovely, our server made the experience very disappointing.
When we asked for wine recommendations, he seemed taken aback and simply pointed to options without any description. After we requested tastings, he poured them begrudgingly without even telling us what we were trying. His dismissive and rude demeanor made me so uncomfortable that I didn't ask about other options, and I ended up with a $20 rosé I didn't like.
It was disheartening to feel so unwelcome by a white male server at a Chinatown establishment in the very neighborhood I grew up in. This was one of my worst dining experiences in NYC in a long time, and it has made me not want to return to try their food.
If you’re based in Brooklyn, go to Entre Nous or Bar Bête for better service, a wine program that's just as good if not better, and a less scene-y vibe.
Ruby Roberts
We had such a delightful experience dining at Lei. I was looking forward to the meal and was not disappointed. The food was delicious, so many good, thoughtful wine options, and to top it off the service was 10/10. Would bring friends here who love to eat out and/or are wine connoisseurs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
tuedy wilson
Great! Amazing. Short rib is a must.
Really good spot. Great wine bar
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Chris Liu
Had the celtuce, cat's ear noodle, and a few glasses.
Smaller portions as expected for the format. The by-the-glass wine was decent, although the selection wasn't out of the range of a favorite wine bar of mine nearby. I visited on account of a mention in Eater, and while the genre is unique to the neighborhood, it feels like its primary calling card.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Mart Davidson
One of the best wine selections in the city. The food is delicious too. Service was top notch and the location is cute.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jessica Jo
Space is tight inside but I never felt like I didn't have room even with a small two-top full of food.
Food and service were great. Pacing was steady and portion size was perfect for trying a variety of dishes for 2 diners.
Only thing is the short rib wasn't my favorite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tim Sapp
Fantastic new addition. The wine program is elite, and the soft shell was one of the best dishes I've had this year.
Casey CC
Wonderful staff and great food! Loved the butter sesame shaobing and dessert! I lost my bike helmet here for one week ( lost track of it for a whole week I know) went back and they returned it safe and sound!
Extremely cute little wine bar! Thanks Arthur for serving us. Such a great time and we’ll be back very soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Earnest Ly
Short rib was excellent for $32. Phenomenal wine list for a small space.
Kaori Lugo
Gotta say this is going to be my go to spot for wine and good vibes. Definitely a new hidden gem for us industry folks. Cant wait to experience more in due time! Delicious food options as well so please indulge to your hearts content.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Luca E
Incredible wine selection. Food was delicious and varied. Service is attentive and fun.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matthew Felsenfeld
A perfect wine bar. Great vibes, delicious food, and wonderful people.
Great food, wine and atmosphere! Thank you Steven!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I loved everything in this place. Food, vibe, staff and wine selection.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My boyfriend and I were excited to try Lei for a nightcap. While the host was lovely, our server made the experience very disappointing.
When we asked for wine recommendations, he seemed taken aback and simply pointed to options without any description. After we requested tastings, he poured them begrudgingly without even telling us what we were trying. His dismissive and rude demeanor made me so uncomfortable that I didn't ask about other options, and I ended up with a $20 rosé I didn't like.
It was disheartening to feel so unwelcome by a white male server at a Chinatown establishment in the very neighborhood I grew up in. This was one of my worst dining experiences in NYC in a long time, and it has made me not want to return to try their food.
If you’re based in Brooklyn, go to Entre Nous or Bar Bête for better service, a wine program that's just as good if not better, and a less scene-y vibe.
We had such a delightful experience dining at Lei. I was looking forward to the meal and was not disappointed. The food was delicious, so many good, thoughtful wine options, and to top it off the service was 10/10. Would bring friends here who love to eat out and/or are wine connoisseurs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great! Amazing. Short rib is a must.
Really good spot. Great wine bar
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Had the celtuce, cat's ear noodle, and a few glasses.
Smaller portions as expected for the format. The by-the-glass wine was decent, although the selection wasn't out of the range of a favorite wine bar of mine nearby. I visited on account of a mention in Eater, and while the genre is unique to the neighborhood, it feels like its primary calling card.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
One of the best wine selections in the city. The food is delicious too. Service was top notch and the location is cute.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Space is tight inside but I never felt like I didn't have room even with a small two-top full of food.
Food and service were great. Pacing was steady and portion size was perfect for trying a variety of dishes for 2 diners.
Only thing is the short rib wasn't my favorite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic new addition. The wine program is elite, and the soft shell was one of the best dishes I've had this year.
Wonderful staff and great food! Loved the butter sesame shaobing and dessert! I lost my bike helmet here for one week ( lost track of it for a whole week I know) went back and they returned it safe and sound!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pudding, Chardonnay, Scallop Crudo, Savory Pastry
Restaurantji Recommends
Extremely cute little wine bar! Thanks Arthur for serving us. Such a great time and we’ll be back very soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Short rib was excellent for $32. Phenomenal wine list for a small space.
Gotta say this is going to be my go to spot for wine and good vibes. Definitely a new hidden gem for us industry folks. Cant wait to experience more in due time! Delicious food options as well so please indulge to your hearts content.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Incredible wine selection. Food was delicious and varied. Service is attentive and fun.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A perfect wine bar. Great vibes, delicious food, and wonderful people.
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