CheLi Flushing - 4.7 rating - Refined Shanghainese Fine Dining NYC

🔹 Restaurant Overview

Name of Restaurant: CheLi - Flushing

Location + Full Address (with nearby landmark/subway station): 133-42 39th Avenue, Suite 102, One Fulton Mall, Queens, NY 11354

City + Neighborhood Tag: Queens – Flushing

Opening Year / Newly Opened: Opened in the late 2010s (Flagship Shanghainese destination)

Cuisine Type: Chinese – Hu-Style Shanghainese / Jiangzhe Cuisine

Dining Style: Upscale Casual / Chinese Fine Dining

Price Range: (Approx. $80–$120 for two)

Special Offers / Deals: Highly recommended for group dining; seasonal specialties and chef-driven menus

🔹 Ambience & Interiors

Interior Theme: Elegant, Nostalgic, Shanghai-Inspired

Seating Capacity & Layout: Spacious dining room with refined table settings; ideal for couples and groups

Lighting & Music Style: Warm ambient lighting with subtle background music

Outdoor Seating / Rooftop / Patio / Private Dining: Indoor dining only; private/group dining accommodated

Unique Interior Highlights: Paper lanterns, lush greenery, vintage Chinese décor evoking old Shanghai and Jiangnan elegance

🔹 Food & Drinks

Most Recommended Dishes (Top Picks):

• Wine-Soaked Blue Crab (Signature)

• Tofu Skin Rolls

• Rice Soaked in Pu’er Tea with Sea Urchin

• Braised Pork Belly (Dongpo Rou)

• Smoked Fish Shanghai-Style

• Scallion Oil Noodles

Beverage Highlights: Chinese teas, curated wine list, beer

Signature Dishes You Must Try: Wine-Soaked Blue Crab, Pu’er Tea Rice with Sea Urchin

Dietary Options: Vegetarian-friendly dishes available; seafood-forward menu

🔹 Service & Experience

Service Type: Full Table Service

Staff Behavior & Professionalism: Highly polished, attentive, and knowledgeable about regional cuisine

Waiting Time Experience: Reservations strongly recommended, especially weekends

Ideal For: Special Occasions, Food Enthusiasts, Business Dinners, Group Celebrations

🔹 What Makes This Place Special?

Brand Story / Concept: Ranked #15 on Pete Wells’ New York City’s Top 100 Restaurants, CheLi represents the pinnacle of refined Shanghainese cuisine, transporting diners to Jiangnan through both flavor and atmosphere.

Chef Profile: Expert Shanghainese culinary team specializing in Hu-style techniques

Entertainment: Food-forward fine-dining experience (no live entertainment)

Instagrammable or Unique Highlights: Lantern-lit interiors, elegant seafood presentations, immersive Shanghai ambiance

🔹 Ratings – Reviews.Restaurant NYC Scale

4.7 star rating

🔹 Operational Info

Opening Hours: Daily: Lunch & Dinner
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM (approx.)

Contact Number: +1 917-285-2555

Parking: Public & Commercial Parking Lots Nearby

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

🔹 Map Embed

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