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MEILI

4.3 (57 reviews)
Closed • 12:00 pm - 10:15 PM

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Jake C.

Delicious and accommodates large groups! My friend Ashley really enjoyed the Kung fu Shrimp - she recommends it!

Scott S.

Came here with two of my friends yesterday . What a beautiful restaurant, I felt like I could sit there all night. The decor is so inviting and it's a great chill spot for a date or just to listen to jazz with a cocktail and small bites. I was lucky enough to be there last night Thursday night for their Jazz performance which was super nice to have while enjoying cocktails and a meal with friends. The service staff was attentive and on point here. We started off with the mouthwatering chicken. Not too spicy but very flavorful one of my favorites of the night . Then the entrees came out we ordered the garlic shrimp, the tea smoked duck with sticky rice and the spicy soft shell crab. My favorite was the spicy soft shell crab perfect crisp texture, nice flavor and a nice amount of veggies. The garlic shrimp had nice flavor but I would've liked more garlic. My least favorite was the tea smoked duck. Maybe it's just me but I felt like there was almost no duck and mostly just rice

Ginger & Scallion Lobster
Tansy W.

Loved this place! Beautiful, spacious interior with great food. With both a private-ish room and buyout options, it would be great for a party. I loved the menu options - tons of really great choices. Highlights were the Mr. And Mrs. smith appetizer (sliced beef and tripe, usually called husband and wife at other restaurants), the braised beef tendon (omg must get this), and the dry pot cabbage (simple but so delicious and packed with flavor). The ginger and scallion lobster was also cooked very well. The celery shoots and savory tofu was pretty average but glad we got it as it helped offset the spice from the other dishes. Our least favorite dish was the golden garlic tofu - it wasn't bad and was honestly fried well but needed more flavor - maybe a dipping sauce (also see my photos compared to the website photo a do not look similar at all). Overall, a great place for Chinese food!

Pork Dumpling in Chili Oil (6pcs), Scallion Pancake

Had a wonderful experience! I went with my friend and we had a great time. Great food, great service and great atmosphere. Will return!

Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Steven Z.

The interior is beautiful! Feels very premium and seating is plush. I'm all for another upscale Sichuan restaurant in the area. It's quite similar to Antidote, but the portions are a bit smaller/ more pricey. I enjoyed the dry pot cabbage and truffle beef (though this was very expensive). The crab tofu had a bit too much corn starch for my liking. They have a really nice bar in the back of the space. However, the drinks menu looked pretty normal so I didn't get any.

Tea smoked duck fried rice
Stephanie L.

A newly opened Szechuan restaurant in Williamsburg with beautiful interior design. The food came out fairly quickly and the price wasn't overly expensive either. Dan Dan noodles: Very flavorful. A little different from the peanutty Dan Dan noodles I'm used to but it was still very good. If you like your Dan Dan noodles with more hint of soy sauce than peanut butter, then you'd like this one. Cumin lamb: One of the better cumin lamb that I've had from Szechuan restaurants in NYC. It had the perfect mix of spicy and salty with just the right amount of cumin. The lamb was also tender without tasting like it had been soaked in baking soda beforehand. Tea smoked duck fried rice: I'm usually a huge duck lover, but I didn't feel anything special about this duck. The fried rice was good but nothing amazing. Still for only $16, I would say it was worth ordering. Dry pot cabbage: Yummy and flavorful. Can't go wrong with cabbage! Steamed bass: I like how the meat just slid off the bones because I've had steamed fish from other restaurants where I had to pick the bones off the fish. The ginger, scallion, and soy sauce blended very well with the fish. I also appreciated how much meat was on the fish - we had 7 of us and there was plenty of meat for all of us to share! Overall, I would give this place a 4.5/5. Next time I'm in Williamsburg, I'd definitely come back to try their other dishes on the menu!

Linda C.

The interior decor is beautiful! The menu has a wide selection and now serving brunch. Also have happy hour deals! Must try their food! All is very good! My favorite are the chili crab tofu, truffle beef tenderloin, shrimp sui mai, oolong Tini, dan dan noodles, the pickled stewed fish, and more !

Spicy Cumin Mushroom
Alan S.

Solid Sichuan focused restaurant with one of the largest vegan menus in the city. Contrary to what you might expect based on how the ambiance appears in photos and the location in the heart of N. Williamsburg's cluster of hotel clubsteraunts, in reality Meili feels more like a neighborhood eatery, and the prices are reasonable. We tried a sampling of classic entrees, including a very solid eggplant dish and crispy tofu, which was similar to hong-shau tofu. Our favorite was the cumin mushroom, which had some Xinjiang-influenced flavors and was very spicy. Skip the dan dan noodles - they were fairly bland.

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Kevin C.

The restaurant immediately impresses with its elevated ambiance - high ceilings and contemporary decor. The space feels more upscale and comfortable than typical Sichuan spots, with thoughtfully designed seating arrangements. Service was attentive and friendly throughout our visit. We ordered 5 dishes: Mapo Tofu, cabbage dry pot, pickled fish soup, spicy chili fried chicken, Mr. and Mrs. Smith (husband and wife sliced beef), and fried rice with preserved vegetables. The pickled fish soup was a standout, with a complex flavor profile that distinguished it from similar offerings at other Williamsburg Sichuan restaurants. However, while the food was generally well-executed, it didn't quite justify the premium pricing, especially given the smaller portion sizes compared to nearby competitors like Birds of a Feather and Antidote. Pros: - Elegant, spacious interior - Excellent pickled fish soup - Comprehensive menu including vegetarian options Cons: - Smaller portions - Pricing on the higher side for similar quality Bottom line: MEILI is a solid choice if you're looking for Sichuan cuisine in a more refined setting, but be prepared to pay more for the ambiance rather than standout culinary innovation.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Joanna L.

They opened their rooftop and it's beautiful!! Highly recommend checking it out. Drinks are unique and so good. Really loved the oolong one!

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Yi X.

Sunday afternoon 3-6pm they have live jazz and bottomless mimosa! Pair with Chinese dim sum! So fun!

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10 months ago

Great food, great staff, also actually closes at 10pm on Sunday. Best restaurant in this space in the last ten years.

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5 months ago

Bar is super swanky, cool vibes. Very chill. Great date location. Delicious crafted cocktails. Attentive service.

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9 months ago

Loved the dim sum! The sweet buns in particular were good! Service was quick and welcoming!

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We ordered pick up and everything was delicious. We got the Kung Pao chicken and Dan Dan noodles. The space is beautiful

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MEILI Reviews in Other Languages

Yours Sincerely - taps on taps on taps

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4.4(110 reviews)
1.9 mi•Bushwick
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This place was really interesting! When I found out all the cocktails were on tap, I was a bit…read moreskeptical. What do you mean you're not going to mix my cocktail right in front of me? However, I was quickly proven wrong. Not only was the service topnotch, but the drinks were surprisingly delicious and refreshing. There's a ton of options which is also surprising considering the tap only format. Upon further reflection of how tiny the bar is, it makes sense why they would go this route. It would be challenging for one person let alone two to be behind that bar shaking and stirring. I also heard there's a back area with more seating but we didn't explore much further than the front bar stool seating. Seems like a cool spot for happy hour or late night drinks and I would definitely return!

Came here for happy hour as our dinner was in the area. The happy hour deal is great! Old…read morefashions/Manhattan/daiquiri/margarita for $8 even on weekends feels unheard of in the area. We were lucky to grab 2 seats at the bar as the rest of the seating actually seemed a bit cramped and uninviting. They advertise a heated back patio but I don't think the heat was on and no one was there, which is a bummer. Regardless, the theme is nice with everything attributable to their "laboratory" ambience. Everything is served in beakers or similar glasses. It can get a bit crowded sitting at the bar as that's where everyone orders drinks but otherwise this was quite enjoyable. Will definitely keep on the list for HH.

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MEILI - chinese - Updated May 2026

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