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Sei Less

3.9 (452 reviews)
Open 12:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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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!

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.

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.

Delanna R.

The food is great! I enjoyed the proportions and the ambience is enchanting. If you enjoy a good authentic Asian meal I'd checked this place out. The service is great as well the waitresses and waiters as well as a host are all very nice and welcoming. This place is a bit pricey though. I didn't even get a full course meal yet my meal came up to $310 . It was worth the experience nonetheless.

Chicken Satay (3)
Ashley M.

Love sei less. It's always a vibe. The food is great and the drinks are top tier. I'm always going to get the lychee martini. It's creamy, balanced and worth the calories. The lemon drop my other go to was good as well. The chicken satay I'm always going to get because the peanut sauce is gonna do it for me every time. Sei less is perfect for all occasions !

Edmame dumplings in truffle broth
Anusha M.

The dumplings were melt in the mouth. The music straight up set the mood .The service was excellent. The lo main was sweet to my liking so the server immediately changed it for another dish . A banging spot in midtown Manhattan that is open till late.

Mama loves a bourbon
Elizabeth S.

Okay, I'm going to give a heads up that I have very few pictures to share, because when the food came it was The Hunger Games, y'all. Went with a group of 14 or so, and we sat in the side room that was big enough it could have likely seated up to 20 or 25. This size was perfect. After cocktails, we shared a bunch of different appetizers -- chicken satay, a variety of dumplings, spring rolls. Everything was excellent, although I will say I didn't love the chicken satay. It was breaded and the peanut sauce tasted more buttery than peanutty. Don't get me wrong -- I still ate it, I'm not an ANIMAL... So it was good, just not what I was used to. Main courses? Two words for you: SESAME CHICKEN. This is not your average, hole-in-the-wall, Chinese takeout place sesame chicken (which is still pretty darn good) -- it was light, the chicken was tender, and the sauce had something addictive in it, not sure what it was, but I couldn't stop eating it. We also had the pepper beef which was excellent -- again, extremely tender beef, with a sauce that had a lovely kick to it. I had only a little bit of the noodles and fried rice that were circulated. I was definitely getting my protein on! Find a way, somehow, someway, to save room for dessert. How can an Asian fusion restaurant also be an outstanding bakery? Not sure whether they get their desserts from outside or make them themselves, but again, we circulated two platters of small desserts that they cut up for us so we could have a small piece of each. Cheesecake, strawberry tart, creme brûlée that was more like a cross between cheesecake and a traditional creme brûlée, and a magical chocolate THING whose name was, I think, "Oh my god this is so good." I cannot wait to return to this restaurant. It's an oasis of deliciousness with a speakeasy feel. Highly recommend!

I got the Chicken and Rock Shrimp Tempura with pork fried rice
Leandro S.

The food is amazing, for these three things I payed over 80 dollars to go. The service is pretty good for a fine dine restaurant. The ambiance is 7 out of 10 , they also have great music. I've been there plenty of times for dine in.

Leslie V.

Been wanting to try this place and got to go w my sis visiting from Florida for lunch and I have to say it was a nice place the ambiance waiter staff service and omg the food n drinks were awesome

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Nikita K.

Sei Less has a nice ambiance and is definitely a more high end/pricey place. I got the hot and sour soup to start and it was good and came in a large quantity for an appetizer. It tasted really good with white rice. The vegetable spring rolls were okay and not very crispy, I wouldn't get them again. The edemame was really good. I also got the vegetable dumplings and veggie Lo mein. I was happy with the amount of vegetarian options on the menu. The Lo mein was pretty good but I didn't love the dumplings. Decent service here as well.

Entry
K B.

Beautiful restaurant where you may spot a celebrity. Food and service were really good and prices and portions were actually proportionate in my opinion. Kung pao chicken w/jasmine rice-menu says with peanuts (traditional) however it came out with sesame seed glazed walnuts which was different for me, but a nice counter to the spice of the chicken. Really tasty, just a smidge salty Lobster spring rolls-really delicious King crab fried rice-delicious but king crab was a little hard to find and overall a smidge salty Shrimp lettuce wraps-delicious and didn't skimp on the shrimp Will most definitely return 9/10

Bar
Shana T.

Came here with a friend for dinner and a little celebration--per usual, he picked the spot (and did not disappoint). I arrived a bit ahead of our reservation, so I grabbed a seat at the bar to wait, sipping on a beer. Once we were seated, our server greeted us right away--friendly, attentive, and efficient. Now, onto the good stuff: the food was absolutely delicious. The standout for me? The Short Rib Bao Buns--perfectly tender meat wrapped in pillowy-soft buns with just the right balance of richness and flavor. Everything we ordered was thoughtfully prepared, and what really impressed me was how clean and light the dishes tasted. Given the fusion-Asian influence, I expected heavier, oil-forward fare--especially with the fried items--but that wasn't the case at all. Each dish was flavorful without feeling greasy or overdone. The space itself has a cozy, intimate vibe--ideal for date nights or small group dinners--and the playlist added a nice touch to the overall ambiance. One heads-up: they include gratuity automatically in the bill, so keep an eye out to avoid double-tipping (my friend almost did!). All in all, a fantastic spot for modern Asian flavors done right, with great vibes to match.

Black Prawns
Merissa A.

Over Sei Less was great. Food was delicious lots of seating. Service was pretty good. Chicken lo mein was tasty. Beef fried was delicious. Peanut sauce was great.

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Thank you for your awesome review Jennifer!

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Thank you for your review Brittney. Can't wait to have you back.

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WOW, love love that review. See you soon Crystal!

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Ask the Community - Sei Less

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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