The elegant and sumptuous Shun Lee Palace consistently ranks among the city's top Chinese restaurants. The dining room is as posh as some of the East Side's most elegant French restaurants, but with an Asian twist. Specialties like whole Lobster Steamed with Garlic and Noodles are Chinese haute cuisine at its best. Other locations: Shun Lee, 43 West 65th St between Columbus Avenue and Central Park West (+1 212 595 8895); Shun Lee Café, 43 West 65th St between Columbus Avenue and Central Park West (+1 212 769 3888).
• Hours: Noon-11:30p M-Sa, noon-11p Su