Lee's Villa – Chinese
Lee’s Villa welcomes guests into a warm, bustling space where the aromatic perfume of ginger, star anise, and sizzling woks fills the air, setting the stage for a soulful journey through traditional Chinese flavors. From the delicate pleats of hand-crafted dim sum to the lacquered crunch of perfectly roasted duck, every dish is a masterclass in balance, served amidst an atmosphere of timeless hospitality that makes every meal feel like a celebratory family feast.
152 Lawrence Street, NY 11201 +1-718-855-1818 http://places.singleplatform.com/lees-villa/menu?ref=googleRating: 4/5 (139 reviews)
Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, high-protein, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
What diners are saying
Diners appreciate this spot for its generous portions and incredible value, with many highlighting the roast duck with fried rice as a standout signature dish. While the atmosphere is described as busy and utilitarian, guests enjoy the complimentary hot tea served upon seating and the attentive, fast service. Reviewers note the food can be oily or salty, but the sheer volume of food and additions like fresh dumplings and french fries keep regulars coming back despite concerns about the bathroom facilities.
Menu
Appetizers
- Fried Dumpling or Steamed (8) - $4.65 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Egg Roll (1) - $1 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- Vegetable Roll (1) - $1 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Honey Bar-B-Q Spare Ribs (5) - $5.15
- Honey Bar-B-Q Spare Rib Tips - $5.25
- Honey Roast Pork - $5.15 Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
- Roast Duck - $5.15
- Fried Chicken Wings (6) - $3.95
- French Fries - $1.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- Fried Banana (Ripe) - $1.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Soup
- Seafood w. Been Curd Soup - $5.25 Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Special Chinese Soup - $3.5 Dietary tags: Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Mixed Vegetables Soup - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Hot & Sour Soup - $1.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory
- Chicken Corn Soup - $1.95
- Wonton Soup - $1.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Chicken Noodle Soup - $1.5 Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics
Fried Rice
- Roast Pork Fried Rice - $5.25 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- Chicken Fried Rice - $5.25 Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Shrimp Fried Rice - $5.75 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Beef Fried Rice - $5.75
- Vegetable Fried Rice - $5.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Ham Fried Rice - $5.25
- House Special Fried Rice - $5.75 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Young Chow Fried Rice - $5.75 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
Lo Mein
Soft Noodles
- Chicken Lo Mein - $5.95 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal
- Roast Pork Lo Mein - $5.95
- Shrimp Lo Mein - $6.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Beef Lo Mein - $6.45 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal
- House Special Lo Mein - $6.95
- Vegetable Lo Mein - $5.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Egg Foo Young
Served with white rice
- Roast Pork Egg Foo Young - $6
- Chicken Egg Foo Young - $6
- Shrimp Egg Foo Young - $6.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Beef Egg Foo Young - $6.5
- Vegetable Egg Foo Young - $5.75 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Ham Egg Foo Young - $6
Chow Mein
Served with white rice
- Chicken Chow Mein - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal
- Roast Pork Chow Mein - $6
- Shrimp Chow Mein - $6.95 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Beef Chow Mein - $6.25 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC
- House Special Chow Mein - $6.95
- Vegetable Chow Mein - $5.5
Seafood
Served with white rice
- Live Lobster Cantonese Style Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Crab Meat, Shrimp w. Lobster Sauce - $8.5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Shrimp w. Lobster Sauce - $8.25 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Shrimp w. Broccoli - $7.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Shrimp w. Chinese Vegetable - $7.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Shrimp w. Curry Sauce - $7.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Shrimp w. Oyster Sauce - $7.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Shrimp w. Black Bean Sauce - $7.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline
- Shrimp w. Bean Sprouts - $7.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline
- Shrimp w. Bean Curd - $7.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Shrimp w. Deviled Sauce - $7.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Shrimp w. Tomato Sauce - $7.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline
- Shrimp w. Garlic Sauce - $7.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Shrimp w. Season Bean - $7.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline
- Squid w. Hot Pepper Sauce - $8.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Jumbo Shrimp w. Superior Sauce - $8.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Sauteed Shrimp w. Butter & G.S - $8.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Shrimp w. Snow Pea Pods - $7.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline
Hot And Spicy Dishes
- Chicken In Garlic Sauce with Pork Fried Rice - $5.95
- Kung Pao Chicken with Hot Pepper Sauce with Pork Fried Rice - $5.95
- Chicken with Hunan Style with Pork Fried Rice - $5.95
- Dice Bean Curd Szechuan Style with Pork Fried Rice - $5.95
- Shredded Beef in Garlic Sauce with Pork Fried Rice - $6.25
- Shredded Pork in Garlic Sauce with Pork Fried Rice - $5.95
- Beef with Hot Pepper Sauce with Pork Fried Rice - $6.25
- Szechuan Beef with Pork Fried Rice - $6.25
- Beef with Hunan Style with Pork Fried Rice - $6.25
- Chicken & Shrimp in Peking Sauce with Pork Fried Rice - $6.25
- Baby Shrimp in Garlic Sauce with Pork Fried Rice - $6.25
- Baby Shrimp with Hot Pepper Sauce with Pork Fried Rice - $6.25
- Chicken with Orange Flavor with Pork Fried Rice - $6.5
- General Tso's Chicken with Pork Fried Rice - $6.35
- Chicken with Sesame and Peking Sauce with Pork Fried Rice - $6.35
- Beef with Sesame and Peking Sauce with Pork Fried Rice - $6.5
- Singapore Rice Noodles - $6.25
- Chicken with Curry Sauce with Pork Fried Rice - $5.95
- Triple Crown Hunan Style with Pork Fried Rice - $6.5
- Triple Shredded Crown in Superior Sauce w. Pork Fried Rice - $6.25
- Double Crown Hunan Style with Pork Fried Rice - $6.25
- 1/2 Chicken in Garlic Sauce with Yellow Rice and Bean - $5.75
- Fish In Garlic Sauce with Pork Fried Rice - $6.95
- Baby Shrimp In Superior Sauce with Pork Fried Rice - $6.25
- Beef Eggplant with Pork Fried Rice - $6.25
- Chicken Eggplant with Pork Fried Rice - $5.95
- Baby Shrimp Eggplant with Pork Fried Rice - $6.25
Special Suggestions
- Honey Roast Duck with Pork Fried Rice - $5.95
- Honey Roast Pork with Pork Fried Rice - $5.95
- Honey Roast Duck and Roast Pork with Pork Fried Rice - $6.5
- Seafood with Chinese Vegetable with Pork Fried Rice - $6.25
- Baby Shrimp with Broccoli with Pork Fried Rice - $6.25
- Baby Shrimp with Chinese Vegetable with Pork Fried Rice - $6.25
- Baby Shrimp with String Bean with Pork Fried Rice - $6.25
- Baby Shrimp with Bean Curd with Pork Fried Rice - $6.25
- Shrimp with Lobster Sauce with Pork Fried Rice - $6.25 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Chicken with Pineapple Sauce with Pork Fried Rice - $5.85 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Chicken with Orange Sauce with Pork Fried Rice - $5.85
- Chicken with Lemon Sauce with Pork Fried Rice - $5.85
- Fried Chicken Bits with Plantain and Salad - $5.25
- Ox Tail Stew with Yellow Rice and Bean - $6.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- 1/2 Chicken with Yellow Rice and Bean - $5.25
- Bar-B-Spare Tips with Pork Fried Rice - $5.35
- 4 Fried Chicken Wings with Pork Fried Rice and Salad - $5
- 1/2 Chicken with Plantains and Salad - $5.25 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Beef with Broccoli with Pork Fried Rice - $6.25
- Chicken or Pork with Broccoli with Pork Fried Rice - $5.85
- Beef with String Beans with Pork Fried Rice - $6.25
- Chicken or Pork with String Beans with Pork Fried Rice - $5.85
- Beef with Chinese Vegetables with Pork Fried Rice - $6.25
- Chicken or Pork with Chinese Vegetables with Pork Fried Rice - $5.85
- Beef with Bean Curd with Pork Fried Rice - $6.25
- Chicken with Bean Curd with Pork Fried Rice - $5.85
- Pork Chop Salt or Peking Style with Pork Fried Rice - $5.85
- Spare Ribs in Black Sauce with Pork Fried Rice - $5.85
- Fried Jumbo Shrimp with Shrimp Fried Rice and Salad - $5.75 Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Fried Fish with Pork Fried Rice - $6.95
- Fish in Black Bean Sauce with Pork Fried Rice - $6.95
- Fish in Lemon Sauce with Pork Fried Rice - $6.95
- Fish in Tomatoes Sauce with Pork Fried Rice - $6.95
- Baby Shrimp and Cashew Nuts with Pork Fried Rice - $6.25
- Chicken with Triple Nuts with Pork Fried Rice - $6.25
- Chicken with Almond and Cashew Nuts with Pork Fried Rice - $5.95
- Chow Fun with Broad Noodle with Beef Dry Style - $6.25
- Chow Fun with Broad Noodle with Chicken Dry Style - $5.95
- Chow Fun Wet Style Beef - $6.25 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Chow Fun Wet Style Chicken or Roast Pork - $5.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
Beef
Served with white Rice
- Beef w. Orange Flavor - $7.5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Sesame Beef - $7.5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Beef w. Hot Pepper Sauce - $7.5
- Shredded Beef in Garlic Sauce - $7.25 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Beef w. Mushrooms & Snow Pea Pods - $7.25
- Green Pepper Steak - $7.25
- Beef w. Broccoli - $7.25 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Beef w. Chinese Vegetable - $7.25 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Beef w. Snow Pea Pods - $7.25
- Beef w. Season Bean - $7.25
- Beef w. Bean Sprouts - $7.25
- Beef w. Bean Curd - $7.25
- Beef w. Curry Sauce - $7.25 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Beef w. Oyster Sauce - $7.25
- Beef w. Black Bean Sauce - $7.25
- Filet Steak Chinese Style - $7.85 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Crispy Steak w. Hot Special Sauce - $7.85 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Beef Hunan Style - $7.25 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Triple Nuts w. Beef - $7.5
- Moo Shu Beef (w. 4 Pancakes) - $7.5
Chicken
Served with white Rice
- Moo Shu Chicken (w. 4 Pancakes) - $6.95
- Chicken w. Orange Flavor - $6.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Chicken w. Sesame Peking Style - $6.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- General Tso's Chicken - $6.95
- Moo Goo Gai Pan - $6.95 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Chicken w. Broccoli - $6.5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Chicken w. Chinese Vegetable - $6.5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Chicken w. Snow Pea Pods - $6.5
- Chicken w. Season Bean - $6.5
- Chicken w. Bean Curd - $6.5
- Chicken w. Curry Sauce - $6.5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Chicken w. Oyster Sauce - $6.5
- Chicken w. Black Bean Sauce - $6.5
- Diced Chicken w. Cashew Nuts - $6.95
- Diced Chicken w. Almonds - $6.75
- Kung Pao Chicken Ding - $6.95
- Chicken & Shrimp in Peking Sauce - $7.5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Triple Nuts w. Chicken - $6.95
- Chicken Hunan Style - $6.75 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Chicken w. Bean Sprouts - $6.5
Roast Pork
Served with white rice
- Pork Chop Peking Style - $6.5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Pork Chop w. Chili and Spiced Sauce - $6.5
- Spare Ribs w. Black bean Sauce - $6.5
- Moo Shu Pork (w. 4 Pancakes) - $6.95
- Roast Pork w. Oyster Sauce - $6.5
- Roast Pork w. Black Bean Sauce - $6.5
- Roast Pork w. Bean Sprouts - $6.5
- Roast Pork w. Bean Curd - $6.5 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Roast Pork w. Broccoli - $6.5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Roast Pork w. Chinese Vegetable - $6.5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Roast Pork w. Snow Pea Pods - $6.5
- Roast Pork w. Season Bean - $6.5
Vegetables
Served with white rice
- Diced Bean Curd Szechuan Style - $5.35 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Sauteed Mixed Vegetables - $5.35 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Broccoli in Garlic Sauce - $5.35 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Moo Shu Vegetable (w. 4 Pancakes) - $5.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Sauteed Broccoli w. Oyster Sauce - $5.35 Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Bean Curd w. Mushrooms - $5.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Eggplant w. Garlic Sauce - $5.95 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb
- Season Bean w. Garlic Sauce - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
Sweet & Sour
Served with white rice
- Sweet & Sour Chicken - $6.25 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal
- Sweet & Sour Pork - $6.25
- Lemon Chicken - $6.25 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal
- Pineapple Chicken - $6.25 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Orange Chicken - $6.25
Pork Chop & Fried
Served with rice or french fries or banana & salad
- Pork Chops (2) - $6.25 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Fried Jumbo Shrimp (5) - $5.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Fried Chicken (1/2) - $5.25
- Fried Chicken Bits - $5.25
- Fried Sliced Fish - $6.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
Special Combination
Served with pork fried rice & egg roll
- Chicken Chow Mein - $5.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal
- Shrimp Chow Mein - $6.5 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Pepper Steak - $6.25
- Barbecued Spare Ribs - $5.95
- Shrimp w. Lobster Sauce - $6.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Spicy Chicken - $6.25 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Fried Shrimp - $5.75 Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Sweet & Sour Pork - $6.25
- Baby Shrimp in Garlic Sauce - $6.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Roast Pork Egg Foo Young - $5.95
- Fried Pork Chop (2) - $6.5 Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
- Fried Chicken Bits - $5.5
Frequently Asked Questions about Lee's Villa
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include the roast duck with fried rice signature dish, fresh dumplings, and french fries which keep regulars coming back.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- Lee's Villa provides a warm, bustling, and utilitarian atmosphere with attentive service that feels like a celebratory family feast.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Fried Sliced Fish and Fried Chicken (1/2) accommodate high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, and sugar-free dietary requirements simultaneously.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Reviewers express concerns regarding the oily or salty food, the busy and utilitarian atmosphere, and the condition of the bathroom.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided data does not specify the exact number of reviews for Lee's Villa restaurant.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Reviewers describe the atmosphere as busy and utilitarian, though guests enjoy the complimentary hot tea and attentive, fast service.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- Lee's Villa offers an extensive selection featuring 32 dietary categories and a wide variety of traditional Chinese dishes, soups, and appetizers.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- Rated 4.0/5, this moderate ($$) Chinese restaurant stands out for incredible value and generous portions despite its utilitarian atmosphere and oily food.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- Rated 4.0/5, visitors should expect generous portions, complimentary hot tea, fast service, and the signature roast duck with fried rice.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- Reviewers describe the 4.0/5 rated atmosphere as busy and utilitarian, suggesting it is better for family feasts than dates.
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