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    Sei Less

    3.9 (470 reviews)
    Open • 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Bert

    This restaurant has a warm, picturesque, and inviting scene. Everything from the door person to the stairs leading up to the main space screams stylish, fun and sexy. I got the Cognac punch for a drink , and the Beijing chicken for food. Loved both my drink (good amount of alcohol) and the food (wish I got more walnuts with my dish, because it was a GREAT COMPLIMENT to the chicken. Overall a 10 out of 10 for me especially with the attentive staff. Would recommend for a girls or guys night out, a date night, or fun venue with a young minded group.

    John R.

    I had a great experience at Sei Less! We were seated immediately, and our server checked on us frequently to make sure everything was perfect, which it was. We ordered the chicken satay, beef, shrimp, broccoli, rice, and salad. Everything was delicious, and the food came out quickly. The chicken satay especially stood out. It reminded me of Philippe Chow's chicken satay, which is a huge compliment. Between the attentive service, fast kitchen, and flavorful food, this was an excellent dining experience. I'll definitely be back!

    Filet Mignon & Broccoli
    Natalie P.

    All I can say is WOW. A friend of Joe's recommended Sei Less, as they know he loves him some good Asian fusion. We arrived a little early for our reso but they promptly seated us. The restaurant definitely has a cool vibe and is very clean. Our server, Ivo, was amazing from the start; prompt and friendly service. For starters we shared the oxtail spring rolls, spare ribs, and lobster spoons. Joe said it best when he said "I don't want any other oxtail. The spring rolls were tender and flavorful and I loved the dipping sauce they came with. Those ribs?! *chefs kiss* we must have made a scene while eating them because as another table was leaving, they stopped to ask us how the ribs were and the regret they had after seeing them arrive at our table. Now, those lobster spoons?? Mm mm MM! The beurre blanc the lobster sat in was buttery and super tasty, but that wasn't even the best lobster dish I ended up having. My our entrees I got the Sei Less Signature Lobster Noodles and Joe got the Filet Mignon and Broccoli. Good lord those noodles were delicious. They used thick udon, the WHOLE lobster, and the sauce that everything sat in was so rich. I also couldn't get over how beautiful this dish was. Joe's filet was exactly what you'd expect; tender and full of flavor. This is what you wish they could serve when you order beef and broccoli at your local Chinese spot lol! & you know we always have to end with a little treat. We kept it modest and went with the yuzu cheesecake served with a lychee ice cream. The lychee ice cream was such a nice mild balance to the richness of the cheesecake. There was also a yummy brittle served with the dessert that gave a nice bite to the whole dish. Simple delicious. I know this will not be our last visit. It is 6 am the next morning as I write this, and all I can think about is getting to my leftovers later today!

    Chicken wontons
    Keli T.

    I wish there a 3.5. The ambiance was a 5. The service was a 2. There server charged me for two drinks when I only got one. She very rarely came around. The was a lunch meal and for the cost, you couldn't beat it. I had chicken wonton and the shrimp as my entree. Both good. My friend has two separate dishes equally as good. If it wasn't for the service, this would be a solid 4.

    Jessica P.

    Sei Less had been on my NYC dining list for a while because I always hear the rapper Fabolous rave about it, so I had to see what the hype was about. Ironically, Fabolous and Maino ended up dining there the same night, I was just missing Jim Jones and Dave East! Maino was generous to take a picture with my friend I started with the French Kiss cocktail, and it definitely lived up to its name, it was strong in the best way. The lobster spoon, lobster mai sui, bok choy, and fried rice were all delicious, with every dish well-seasoned and flavorful. Service was a little on the slower side, but the food, atmosphere, and unexpected celebrity sightings made up for it. If you're looking for a trendy NYC spot with great food and a lively vibe, Sei Less is worth the visit.

    Chicken Wontons (6)
    Tai G.

    Went here for my cousins 30th bday. We have a private room which you can connect to their blue tooth and play your own music. Which was pretty cool. The staff is very nice and attentive. We had a pre fixe menu and I thought everything tasted great. The salt and peppers prawns were my fave and they were massive. Literally everything on the menu was great. It's a cute dimly lit restaurant. It's very pricey but I would definitely come again.

    LaKisha B.

    My cousin told me about this restaurant and based on the reviews that I saw on here, Google, and Instagram, I was down to try. When it comes to ambience, this place checks off every box. I loved the decor, lighting, furniture, and music. It's very spacious, and I really liked that they have separate areas for dining, large groups, and if you want do hookah. Our server was great and tried to accommodate as best as he could. We were very disappointed with the food. I was bummed they were out of the oxtail eggrolls. The items we ordered lacked flavor and just didn't hit. We ordered the chicken satay, the peanut sauce was a bit too thick and in our opinion didn't compliment the chicken and the chicken tasted pretty greasy. I ordered the shrimp dumplings and really enjoyed those. I also ordered the sea bass. It was a bit bland and the rice that was served on the side was hard. My cousin enjoyed the spice kung pao chicken. For drinks, we ordered the sidecar and lychee martini. I thought my drink was pretty good. If I'm ever in the area again, I think I would try it again just to see if I didn't choose the right options.

    Ruthie D.

    Alot of places, especially trending ones like this one are strictly hype. I will say, everything about Sei Less was divine. The ambiance, the food, the service, the drinks. I took my cousin out for her birthday back in April and I we were not disappointed. I hadn't even finished my meal and I already said I was coming back. We had the salt and pepper shrimp, black prawns, shrimp fried rice, and bok choy to share. the portions of rice are hefty enough to share, but if you a big dawg help yourself to the full serving. We had the Vanilla Creme Brulee for dessert which we shared and it was just the right amount of sweetness and creaminess. Nothing was overpowered. Like I said, i will be back at some point. The food was fresh and good quality. They get two thumbs up from me!! If you love Asian cuisine, you will not be disappointed! Next time your friends ask if you want to go eat somewhere, Sei Less!

    Chicken satay
    Nicole B.

    It's restaurant week in nyc, and that means of course to try some really expensive Asian food lol. Seiless is the newest hotspot in the city, and i can see why. First, the ambiance in this place is super gorgeous! Talk about instagram and tik tok favorable. They had so many places for photos for your timeline. The restaurant is absolutely gorgeous. 10/10 for decor alone. The service, at the bar.... I give them a 6/10 for bar service. I was awaiting my friend to join me so i sat at the bar for about 20 mins, and it was the hardest time trying to grab the attention of the bartender. She was chatting away with her people, and didn't really notice me until i had to physically wave my arms in the air for her to serve me. Once my friend arrived, i went to the hostess to inform her of my parties arrival, and not so long after she whisked us to our table. Our server was amazing for the table. He was very attentive. He made sure to check in on us a few times. We were heavy in girl talk so he was polite to not interrupt but also to move things along as they should. We ordered strictly off of the restaurant week menu. Which has some good options for $45. We ordered the chicken satay with peanut sauce, fried chicken wontons in sweet chili sauce, for appetizers. For entrees, we ordered the Beijing chicken with candied walnuts, and the black prawns which were in a black bean sauce. It also came with a side of white rice each for both, and for dessert we both ordered a crème brûlée. For drinks, which are $22 each, we had a lychee martini and a lemon drop. Both of them were great. All in all, i enjoyed my time here. The food was good, the chicken was crispy, and the chicken satay was nice and flavorful. The dessert was awesome. That was mine and my friends first time having that and we enjoyed it. The drinks were good too. We stuck with 1 drink each. We were heading for drinks later that evening that we already pre purchased. So $22 for each drink wasn't happening. Super cute spot tho. I'm giving it a 3.5/5. Will i return again, i feel like once you been to one, all the rest are truly the same. Same food, same cute vibe. Essentially, the same menu, so i might end up at panda next. You never know lol. See pics below.

    Brandon R.

    This place was SO GOOD! From the ambiance, to the presentation, and most importantly - the food and portion size. DEFINITELY going back to Sei Less the very next time I'm in NYC. The service was also quick and friendly, capping off a great night of even greater eats.

    Lychee Martini
    Ariana B.

    This place is one of the few places in NYC right now that is actually worth the hype. In terms of the location, it's weird because it's not where the GPS will tell you it's actually around the corner. Of course there is like no parking you will have to pay to park in a garage however the ambiance inside is so cute. Love the decor you have to go up a few steps though since the restaurant is upstairs. Everybody was attentive and nice from the waiter to the hostess. Loved the Saketini drink and all food was fresh. They even had creme brûlée and the salt and pepper prawns were amazing. I will be back!

    Lexx T.

    My husband and I came here for our 1 year wedding anniversary dinner and we were both satisfied. We had a reservation for 8pm and were seated immediately. It also wasn't crowded, but it started to fill up a bit as the night progressed. The ambiance is upscale chic and they had 90s-2000's R&B playing which is right up my alley. I also appreciate that the volume was at an appropriate level to allow for table conversation. We started with the "Sei Less Drink More" cocktail (very passion fruit forward) and cucumber cooler which my husband ordered as a mocktail. The drinks were pretty good, but not the best I've ever had. For appetizers, we had the tempura rock shrimp and Peking duck spring rolls, which were both really tasty. For the main course, we had the lobster fried rice, sweet and sour chicken, and black pepper steak. All were flavorful, but my only gripe was that my steak didn't come out super hot like the other items. Within a couple of minutes it was barely warm. I also felt like the sauce was a bit thick for my taste. Our waiter was attentive and personable, which was nice. This restaurant is expensive and gratuity is included, so no extra tip is necessary. Overall experience was good, but it's a one and done kind of place.

    Rossmairy S.

    went for lunch during their prefix menu was going on. $30 for 2 plates. everything was great. i love how sweet the sauce they use is. i'm still thinking about it today. the workers are the sweetest ever and are extremely welcoming i couldn't help but stay smiling all the time. the aesthetic of the location is so calm and peaceful. it wasn't as full at all. definitely would return. the drinks were extremely strong which i love!

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    Ask the Community - Sei Less

    Can I wear shorts?

    Yes. I had on shorts when I went

    Do I need a reservation for a party of 7 people?

    Yes

    So it's reservations only on Thursdays? So disappointed.

    I've never heard of that. If so that has to be something they recently implemented...

    Can i bring my 1yr old with me?

    Yes i did see a couple there w a baby.

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    Sometimes the best stops are the unplanned ones…read more After spending the afternoon at MoMA, my husband and I ducked into 53 to escape the heat and enjoy a cocktail before continuing our day. What started as a quick break turned into one of our favorite moments of the afternoon. We ended up chatting with the bartender for quite a while, swapping recommendations for speakeasies and cocktail bars around the city. It's always refreshing to meet someone who's genuinely passionate about their craft and happy to share local favorites. The cocktails were excellent, and the conversation made the experience even better. This wasn't actually our first visit--we celebrated my birthday here about three years ago, and I still remember how impressed we were with both the food and its presentation. It was nice to return and be reminded why we enjoyed it so much. We also learned that 53 has opened a speakeasy downstairs that's open on select weeknights and features live jazz. Needless to say, that's already on our list for our next trip to the city. Whether you're stopping in for a full dinner or just a well-made cocktail and a break from the Midtown bustle, 53 is well worth a visit.

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