Mama Lee — all mentions

postMama Lee - Bayside24 pts
“I had the beef stew which was very good and she packed me a dish with mushroom, peppers, onions and some beef - HOLY SHIT it was amazing.”
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in:Any recommendations for something new/worth trying near Bayside?3 pts
“Mama Lee - Taiwanese food, the best pork chop.”
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in:Brooklyn Neighborhood of the Week: Williamsburg2 pts
replying to u/MurrayPloppins: Four Horsemen is straight up my favorite restaurant in the city. Maison Premiere does exceptional absinthe-featuring cocktails with an exceptional seafood program. Best Pizza is a hidden gem, really exceptional veggie slice. Birds of a Feather does Chinese and particularly Sichuan food in a way I’ve never seen elsewhere- try the eggplant with garlic sauce. Birria Landia is perfect for a late night consommé in the winter. If you’re going fancy, Aska is great for a Nordic-inspired tasting menu. I’ve seen it mentioned elsewhere, but Santa Fe BK deserves a shoutout for their breakfast burrito and coffee. St Anselm’a butcher’s steak is as good a deal as I’ve seen for a steakhouse, ever. And their pot de creme is among my favorite desserts anywhere. Bamonte’s is a nice classic red sauce spot- old school Italian. Shota Omakase opened recently and is a respectable addition to the high end sushi scene. Laser Wolf is a bit scene-y, but the salatim and the view are worth visiting for. Atithi is my go-to for Indian delivery- somewhat pricy but very well done.
“Mama Lee is another recently opened restaurant (Taiwanese). Great beef noodle soup.”
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in:Mama Lee - Bayside2 pts
“Love that purple rice.”
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in:NYT Top Restaurants 2026 - Full List (#10-1 added)122 pts
“It’s pretty mid Taiwanese food.”
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in:NYT Top Restaurants 2026 - Full List (#10-1 added)97 pts
“As great as Mama Lee is (and having been there precovid and pre williamsburg) i dont know how its so high up the list.”
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in:NYT Top Restaurants 2026 - Full List (#10-1 added)32 pts
replying to u/houj530: As great as Mama Lee is (and having been there precovid and pre williamsburg) i dont know how its so high up the list. They will for sure be overwhelmed
“I love Mama Lee, but this reads more as overrating a restaurant serving a cuisine that the editors aren't familiar with than anything else.”
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in:Haven't been back in almost 15 years, what are the best eats in Queens right now?31 pts
“Mama Lee”
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in:NYT Top Restaurants 2026 - Full List (#10-1 added)22 pts
replying to u/Any-Action-8875: Sushi Sho outside the top 10 lol what a joke. Would not put it behind Semma, Aquavit, Torrisi, Kabawa, Borgo, Meju. Is this Mama Lee even fucking open? Looks like it's been closed for months....
“While I’m glad she’s getting the recognition for what was (in my opinion) incredible cooking, I fear what this could mean for her business.”
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in:Wtf happened to Win Son?15 pts
replying to u/catcollector787: I remember going to the bakery to try and get a simple cup of coffee from the service counter. Their staff just ignored me and chatted it up with a customer for some trivial bullshit. I figured to give it a minute or two since I wasn't in too much after a rush, but they just chatted on and on till I just left. I'd rather support the grandma's at Apou's.
“Her and Apou’s are the best.”
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in:Best spicy beef noodle soup in NYC12 pts
“Personally, I think [Taiwan Bear House](https://www.yelp.com/biz/taiwan-bear-house-new-york) should be mentioned and [Mama Lee](https://www.yelp.com/biz/mama-lee-bayside) is the ultimate.”
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in:Last minute trip to Queens, looking for good Taiwanese food!9 pts
“And other parts of Queens: Taiwanese Gourmet, Happy Stony, Mama Lee, Chimama’s, and Nan Bei Ho.”
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in:Budget eats6 pts
“- Mama Lee”
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in:I’m Ligaya Mishan, a chief restaurant critic for The New York Times. We just released the 2026 list of the 100 best restaurants in New York City. AMA!6 pts
replying to u/maverick4002: I just don't understand this uproar over this restaurant. If she cant handle it the she turns people away. If anythjng, scarcity makes her product more in demand. On the flip side, why stop at these considerations only. Why not consider a restaurant thats backed by a venture capital fund that already has lots of resources etc etc. Or why consider small businesses at all?
“It’s good but no way it is the 10th best restaurant in nyc. It’s absolutely great for what it is but you are kidding if you’re telling me this is bar none the best Taiwanese restaurant in nyc.”
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in:What are your favorite restaurants in Williamsburg?5 pts
“for sit down, Taiwanese is a better bet (Win Son, Mama Lee, Fan Fried Rice Bar)”
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in:What are your favorite restaurants in Williamsburg?5 pts
“Taiwanese - Mama Lee”
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in:Brooklyn and Manhattan Cheap food.4 pts
“Mama Lee”
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in:Best Egg Tarts in NYC2 pts
“Mama lee in williamsburg”
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in:Good place for solo dining and bars around Williamsburg/LES2 pts
“- Mama Lee”
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in:Casual walk in, North Williamsburg?2 pts
“Mama Lee”
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in:Recs for Monday Lunch2 pts
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in:Visiting NYC- Looking for hyper specific recs2 pts
replying to u/Wade-ski: Sri Lankan cuisine like Sigiri? Nepalese Momo in Flushing? Taiwanese food?
“Taiwanese isn't that great in NYC, besides Mama Lee in Bayside but that's too far.”
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in:What to try?1 pts
“Mama Lee - Williamsburg”
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in:Where would yall take your lil sis for food when she visits you? 1 pts
“- Mama Lee”
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in:What is the Best Takeout Chinese Williamsburg?1 pts
“mama Lee for Taiwanese”
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in:After a knock out dinner at Win Son I'd love some recs!1 pts
“some other “comparable” restaurants: - Bonnie’s (controversial restaurant on Reddit, but it’s pretty unique and I liked the sundae dessert) - Antidote - Birds of a feather - Formosa - Mama Lee”
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in:NYT Top Restaurants 2026 - Full List (#10-1 added)1 pts
“I was about to say I had an AMAZING MEAL at Mama Lee in williamsburg”
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in:good spicy beef noodle soup recommendations please <30 pts
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