The quality of Mama Lee's food is very consistent, delicious, and she gives large portions. It's like home-cooked style food. Her house soups are good as well, there's always veggies and things to munch on like large pieces of moist chicken on the bone, and sometimes she tosses in a few extra side dishes (like the Korean pickled cucumbers or her house salad) - I think towards the end of the day and if she recognizes you as regular customers. The food from here never make me thirsty which is a huge bonus. Mama Lee also speaks pretty good English. This is more of a take-out place, there's only a few tables around if you want to eat and a lot of times it gets filled up fast (or people bring their entire family to eat here and there's nowhere to walk... use some common sense, people) Favorites: -Chicken Roll: A must have - the outside is always crispy and she gives ketchup on the side -Minced pork with green chili and black bean sauce over rice - SO tasty, has a spicy kick -Beef noodle soup - it comes without the spice, so if you want spice, request it -Salt and Pepper chicken - It gets steamed pretty quickly, so if you're taking it home, make sure you open the container lid right away The cons I would say are inconsistency as to when she's open. If someone takes a vacation, the entire place shuts down :( She could use the restaurant's FB page to update when the restaurant becomes unexpectedly closed. This is the only reason why I took off 1 star. I wouldn't have found this place if it weren't for yelp, it's easy to miss from the outside. There's a reason why she has such a strong rating here. I would give this place another try if you didn't like it the first time around - maybe the regular chef was off or you didn't have the right dish. read more

Walked by today (Wed) at 1:30pm. It was closed. Shutters were down. Can't give it a fair rating.

This joint is never open during their stated hours. Have driven by several times when Yelp states that they are open and the gates are rolled closed. UNRELIABLE! read more

Went on a binge trying out all Taiwanese restaurants in NYC metro area. I'll give away the ending now and declare, in my personal opinion, Mama Lee is the absolute best. First time we went to Mama Lee's, Mrs. Lee herself came over and treated us as if we were an extended family. She greeted us, offered us soup of the day, gave us recommendations, and never rushed us. When we went back the 2nd then the 3rd time, Mrs. Lee was just as warm as before. Yes, she can be a bit eccentric at times with her capricious closings but that becomes inconsequential when you provide magnificent authentic Taiwanese food with warm family fuzziness. The pork chop dish is tender and juicy without being greasy. Of all the Taiwanese restaurants ive tried in the NY metro area, this immediately became my favorite in all of NY metro area. This is no small feat indeed. The veggies were just as mom would make it.. not too greasy, not too salty, just right. Meat are always tender and full of flavor. In short, there is nothing fancy about this place. No fancy silverware, no gimmicks, no promotions. Just really good authentic Taiwanese food with a touch of familial warmth. Absolutely recommended. read more

This is an extremely respectable mom and pops shop. Mama Lee runs this place like a tight run ship! Everytime, I have been serviced as if I were in their own home, and treated like family. That's the best part of dining here I would say; and would keep me coming back for just that. Overall the food is quite healthy. Each entree is about 11$ on average. It's very filling for a single meal, and you may have leftovers to take back. The portion sizes are comparable to chinese take out lunch specials but the quality greatly greatly surprised that, thus the prices can be justified. Jajamien is okay. There's a lottttttttt of noodles so you'll be full alright! In terms of flavor I enjoy gun song chinese foods' version the best for the bayside area. Best item off the menu is three cup chicken. Lots of protein, great taste and a happy tummy! Smells amazing too. Order this! No regrets!! Pork noodle soup. There's a lot of pork!!!! There's so much pork, enough to give away to your lunch date. It's the same noodle type as the jajamien. Not bad in terms of taste, but I feel I've had better especially in comparison to all noodle soup options in flushing. Braised pork with tofu and egg. That's some stinky tofu. It's good but man stinky! The pork is minced pork and not a big slab of pork I'm used to having at other taiwanese places. It's a good rice dish if you're feeling adventurous but not my fav. Sometimes if you dine in they give you complimentary soup. Their homemade soup is lovely :3 Solid lunch choice. I'm so happy to have this in my hometown! A true gem! read more

Delicious food, friendly and quick service, great prices. My toddlers love the food, my Taiwanese hubby loves the food and I'll never turn down a chance to eat Mama Lee's! No MSG, authentic flavor and not in the middle of an overcrowded neighborhood (ahem, Flushing). Three cup chicken is awesome!! Restaurant is a little small so order your food to go if you can't get a table. You'll be back again, like us!! read more

Mama Lee - $35 meal. 3 dishes of your choice (we chose three cup chicken, giant pork meatballs, shrimp in black bean sauce), soup, and rice - Chinese Near Me - Bayside, New York

Worth the wait! The quality of the food is fantastic and tastes homemade. I've been there twice since my first review in August and have brought friends back to try the food. The space is basic, but you'll feel at home because the host's hospitality is exactly what you'll want in a homey gathering. The Lion's Head (huge pork balls on cabbage) is my favorite. The meat falls apart and its juiciness perfectly complements a bowl of rice. The price is a few dollars higher than comparable restaurants in the area, but I think it's a good value. read more

45 bucks tax and tip included is pretty good the area. Food portions are huge and flavorful. I take my old parents there to eat and they didn't complain at all. Old folks complain all the time but they enjoyed the food and service read more

She is so sweet and cares for her patrons like a mom! The food and portions are excellent! There were 5 of us and there was more than enough to feed us and her service is great! read more

The food is great here. Especially their huge meat balls. But the place is small and the place got to popular and gets crowded now. Either way it's still very good. Great service read more

Awesome Taiwanese style home cooked food. Best garlic sauce eggplant I've ever had. They sell out early for dinner so put in your order early! read more

Going by the name and the presentation of the restaurant-- you would definitely get a homey vibe.... and yes, to me, it did indeed feel like dinner at home. Even the dishes (albeit restaurant quality), felt like home-made food. Firstly, the restaurant itself is really small, it's about the size of a take-out place with 4-ish tables (if memory serves me correct). The one thing you notice, aside from it being small, is that it is really, really, plain-- but clean (white walls... white walls... white walls... the whole nine yards-- ya know?). I mean, we just want to eat food and feel comfortable (if we wanted the fancy smacy decor, we'd be in the hip and happenin' city right?). Now, when I went with my family, Mama Lee wasn't there-- so I have nothing to say about service, it was normal. When you order your meal(s), you will get an unlimited filling of chicken soup (with cabbage and carrots and potatoes, yum!). If you order rice with your dishes, you can refill your rice too (which is great because more red rice... um.. yes?). Now... on to the food... The food was SO FLAVORFUL, not very oily, and looked super fresh... wow, party in my mouth much? I don't even know if there should be any recommendations, because out of the 5 - 6 dishes we ordered, they were all, ON POINT..... so... pleasantly surprised I was!! I don't even care about anything else, their food speaks for itself (ugh, now back to my own homecooking....). Yay! I'm a fan ;) read more

I've been coming to Mama Lee for a few years now and each time always feels like the first time. The owner/chef is so friendly and welcoming. Think of her as the sweetest mom, aunt and/or grandma that's making sure you're always happy and well fed! When you first arrive you'd likely mistake it as another Chinese fast food takeout joint, but don't be fooled! The food is big in flavor and portions. We would normally order 2 entrees between 3-4 people and there's always enough food to feed about 5-6. The home-cooked love is real! The beef noodle soup is outstanding and the braised pork, tofu and egg is super delicious! I also recommend the salt and pepper fried chicken, but I always eat it immediately while it's still crispy rather than takeout risking the steam softening it. I suggest calling ahead for pickup since she runs the place herself so it can get backed up with orders. Most importantly, don't forget her homemade chili oil with sesame seeds! YUMM!! read more

I've finally had the chance to experience what everybody was raving about. This place is small with 4 tables that sit about 6 each. Most of the business I observed were there to pick up. Unfortunately they don't deliver but I can understand now because it's like a mom and pop restaurant. The level of customer service you get from Mama Lee is like eating at home with your mom taking care of you. She's friendly, attentive and wants to make sure you're satisfied. The menu is at the counter, you place your order, take a seat at the table and your food will be served shortly. If you need more rice or soup, don't hesitate to ask. Now the food itself. Yes, it's really good and you'll say something like , "Damn, this is just like my mom's cooking!." or "Mmmmmmm....this is home cooking at it's best.". The beef noodle soup I had wasn't quite what I expected but it made me want more. The beef was tender and flavorful as was the broth. The noodles weren't over cooked and there was a good abundance of it. It's not the spicy beef noodle soup you might expect but I did feel like the pickle veg could have made it shine a little more. I forget what my buddy had but after his initial glowing praise, he was very quiet and cleared his plate. This is a guy who barely ever clears his plate and he did so here with gusto. The tea she offers is good too so don't pass it up, I think it's a barley tea but I could be wrong. Yes, I will most definitely be back for more and it'll probably be for pick up to feed the family. Thank you Mama Lee and the spicy cucumber you suggested was excellent. read more

If you look in from the outside through the front window this is what you'd see: it's a small, bright, clean, simple establishment. The walls, floors and tables aren't cluttered but rather very clean and spotless. There are only four tables and four seats to each. As soon as you enter, you're greeted and seated immediately - given there's an open table. The menu has plenty to choose from so it is rather difficult to come to a decision so I'd suggest you visit more than once and try something new every time. There's a jia jiang mien that was actually pretty good and that I find better than that which I've had from other places. First, the sauce isn't too salty nor does it drown out the noodles. I know of some places that skimp out on the noodles and it feels like you're drinking the sauce. On the other hand, there's a lot more noodles and given the bowl itself is a lot larger than I anticipated, there's plenty to share. Kudos if you can finish it on your own; you'll want to save some of your stomach to try the other stuff. As far as Taiwanese dishes go, I'm always eager to try the minced pork from different places as it is a staple dish and can be cooked in so many different ways. Here the minced pork on rice is served with some fried tofu pieces, a hard boiled egg, and cabbage. I very much enjoyed the tofu in combination with the pork and rice, but then again I typically like fried tofu nearly everywhere I go. The pork itself looks dry but it has so much of the soupy flavor soaked up it has a great taste and the soupy sauce itself soaks into the rice beneath. The managers/owners were very kind and checked with us often to see if there was anything more we needed or wanted to add. We were served a complimentary soup after ordering. What I was most surprised and impressed with was that the food came out of the kitchen so quickly I wondered if it had been rushed and lacked quality, but it didn't. I guess that's one of the perks of having so few tables/orders to have to cater to at one time. I would love to come back again and try all that this place has to offer and I would recommend anyone stop in to grab a bite if you're in the area. Be warned, this place isn't very large so I wouldn't advise coming with a group any more than 4. Also, this place isn't open very late so make an effort to have an earlier dinner around 630 or 7pm. read more

The owner is AWESOME. Really, she is just sooo sooo sweet, super down to earth, she really makes you feel like family. The food is excellent, no frills home cooking, delicious! It's very small, I think there is enough seating for ... 12 people? I've gotten take out from here several times but traveling in those containers doesn't do well for the food, the taste is night and day when you eat in... so eat there! Be careful of closings... I think the days she is closed changes semi frequently, definitely have gone there only to see a sign saying they are closed Tues/Weds, and then several months later it becomes Mondays. read more

Love this place, owner is super nicee and the food is always great and taste just like from mamas kitchen.

This place is awesome!! I really want to give 100000 stars Food and services are perfect! ill definitely come back here read more

Not my favorite. Food is rather bland and boring. I think this is true of Taiwanese food in general though (sorry!). Price is ok and seems she raised her prices since I came here a few times years ago. It's ok for a quick take-out meal but I'd much rather have Asian cuisine with more interesting flavors like Thai, Vietnamese or Sichuan. read more

It is awesome. Came here for Sunday brunch. I haven't had authentic Taiwanese food for so long. Their menu is short but definitely worth a try. Also the owner is really nice. The place is small but neat would recommend for take out. I ordered all 4 items from the menu(obviously I can't finish all of them) and I love all of them. read more

Good food but the only problem is the size. This small restaurant only has six tables with four seats each table so it's not for big parties but the food is made to satisfy your stomach. Ball dishes are home cooked meals. It's like a little secret restaurant for those residing in Bayside. It's so good we don't mind the troop for us. The matter is the wait time. They also offer complementary soup and made fresh daily. The prices are also affordable and descent for what it's worth. read more

Not even on the par, dispointed every time. Even the most basic Taiwanese items look like the real ones. Good for A.B.C. who does not know the real Taiwanese foods. read more

This is one of those restaurants that you accidentally find while roaming your neighborhood for something to eat. Possibly some of the best Chinese food I've ever eaten (don't tell my mom). The flavors in all the dishes are delicate but can pack a punch at the same time. The owner is very nice and friendly. Pork and Mushroom noodle soup is possibly the best dish on the menu. Delicious. I'm going to come back again and again. read more

Mama Lee - Pork with chili peppers and black beans - Chinese Near Me - Bayside, New York

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Went for dine in last week I love the beef and scallion the egg with shrimp went today I will try the cashew and chicken dish

Update: Yes!! they reopen menu is limited but the food is phenomenal. To low iq people like Qian c you can't leave a bad review if u haven't try their food m read more

For $35, you get 3 large portion plates, soup, and rice. This feeds at least 4 people. The chicken with soy and basil (Three cup chicken) was a highlight. Well seasoned and juicy. The fried pork chops are recommended as well. Not too "fried," but still soft and tender. The beef noodles is also exceptional with offal, although the broth was a bit oily. Definitely hit the spot though. The place is quite small, with only 16 seats. Take out might be a good option if you don't want to wait or have a larger party. Great food with great value as the portions make it cheaper than Flushing. read more

Excellent food great home vibe. Everything you order is good service is great and price is great. Best chicken I ever had!!! read more

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Love this place. Eating at Mama Lee's is like eating my mom's delicious home-cooked Taiwanese food... except better (sorry mom)! Not only that but Mama Lee is very nice. She offered me a hot cup of tea while I waited for my take-out order to be ready. I've tried various things on the menu... 3 cup chicken, salt & pepper chicken, jia jiang mian and Taiwanese pork chop over rice... would recommend all of these. This place used to get overly busy (so much that my take out orders would take 1+ hrs to be ready) but it seems like it has gotten better since they raised prices a bit. Not saying that I like more expensive food, just pointing out that seems like service has improved because of it. read more

Gosh what did we order here... Gosh, what DIDN'T we order here, hahahaha! You have to come early, they only have 4 tables, and its cold cause people through the door for take-out are NON-STOP. Mama Lee (and Papa Lee) cook for fun, not for a living. They enjoy cooking and seeing people enjoy their food - That in itself is awesome! The dishes are very authentic, even my parents loved it. There are a few questionable things on the menu which were Korean inspired such as Kimchi Rice... I wanted to try them but my parents have me the "look" haha. Everything we had was delicious, you can't go wrong. Keep in mind, everything is on disposable dining-ware. Cups, plates, bowls, all Styrofoam. But it's humbling and I love it. read more

I love this place so much. The food is absolutely authentic and it reminds me of Taiwan! They might be accepting credit cards now. I'll double check again next time and report back to you all ! read more

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My husband and I were in the area so we yelped and decided to choose Mama Lee's. And boy were we happy we did. We only ordered 2 dishes, the meatball which was very good and the salt and pepper fried chicken. All I have to say is, I was there last week and I'm still dreaming of that chicken. Soooooooooo good. They fry it with basil so the aroma and flavor lingering from the basil was exquisite! It was not heavy at all and portion was large. Can't wait to go back and try other things and of course get that chicken AGAIN! Yum! read more

Taiwanese treasure in bayside. If you're looking for home cooking like momma use to make it, this is the spot. All your favorites dishes and then some. Mama Lee cooks from the heart and I would consider this taiwanese soul food. A little warning though: seats are limited and it's a small operation so expect to wait and wait. Great for families - can't go wrong with $35 family meal that will get you a taste of 3 delicious dishes of a wide variety of Taiwanese classics. Try the salt/pepper beef and stir fried rice cakes! Mama Lee is super generous and warm hearted. She often offers freebees to her customers when time permits. Note: Ambiance is a bit sterile, however. Radio silent at times when the kitchen isn't buzzing - just ambient noise so make sure you bring along good conversation to the family table! read more

Mama Lee restaurant was small and didn't look like much but the food and service was great. You order your food and then sit down. They bring your food out to you. The food was authentic and tasty. I didn't have my phone at the time so I don't have any photos. I had the beef noodle soup and it was light and flavorful. The noodles weren't overcooked and the beef was plentiful and tender. They had a lot of other choices as well. They even give you 'dessert' which was just some peanut butter pretzels, which weren't amazing but it all felt very homely and cute. Definitely recommend this place! read more

Went here with a friend for dinner today and I can say that it was absolutely amazing. I ordered the 3 cup chicken and the chicken roll while my friend had the japchae. The 3 cup chicken was not over powering and was light and just amazing. The chicken roll was really crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. I would have ordered the shrimp shumai as well but Mama Lee stopped me and said that was enough food to eat but she doesn't know how much I eat. So unlike my mom who just piles on food for me haha. She looked satisfied and slightly surprised when I told her I ate everything when I went up to pay. My friend loved her japchae so no complaints there either. Will be back! read more

Ok, I am going to make this really simple. Get in your car, and drive here. Call first cause they may not be open - or may not even have room for you - but if they do, do not hesitate, do not pass go, do not collect $200, just get the keys and go - NOW! If you're in Georgia, it does not matter you need to go here. This is the best home style food that you will ever have and Mama Lee is amazing. Make sure you get the orange at the end of your meal - or else no soup for you! Seriously, everything here is insanely authentic and soooo soooo good. Speaking of soup - all the soup and purple rice you can eat - no really. They do have plain rice - don't be one of those people. The Lion's Head Meatballs are amazing, and the Szechuan dishes when Mama Lee makes them are heavenly as is everything else. Do not miss this, Italians have a saying, vedi Napoli e poi Muori - see Naples and die - meaning nothing else will compare - this is one of those things. read more

The times vary every time i come here and was never able to come in to get food. Today i decided to try to get food from here for the first time. The Lady told me to come back at 5 because too much order. I don't know how anyone can run a business like this. read more

Came the other day with my family. We ordered three dishes the pork chop, the beans and three cup basil chicken dish. All three came to a total of 45$, which is a great price for the flavor. The soup that was offered was delicious as well. The environment is really homey, makes you feel welcoming. Mama Lee is extremely nice & generous! Will definitely come back and highly recommend! read more

The best of the best. The most delicious Taiwanese cuisines available outside the motherland. Mama Lee, the person, is the warmest, motherly lady you'll meet. The service is fast, clean, and health-conscious. Huge variety for the space and generous portions. read more

Mama Lee - Jia jiang mian - Chinese Near Me - Bayside, New York

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This is where I go for some nice Taiwanese home cooking. The three cup chicken and chicken roll is so good and yummy, I order these 2 dishes all the time I go there. The place is not big but it's nice and clean. read more

Ordered the e cup chicken and giant meatball. Both of them was very tender and juicy. It wasn't tough at all. The flavoring was nice although the ones in main street is better but in the bayside area this would be the best so far. Would return again read more