HLY Chinese Restaurant

Min Kim

Very impressed by the atmosphere, the service, and of course the food. From the first moment you walk in, you immediately notice the interior design of the restaurant. The service was excellent as they checked in on you to make sure you were having a good dining experience. The food was all excellent as well. I highly recommend the garlic steamed prawn and wine-soaked chicken. Both were very delicious and memorable. Looking forward to visiting again and try more of their menu items. Highly recommend!

Sandy Shen

Absolutely love CHELI FLUSHING! Very authentic Zhejiang cuisine. The wine-soaked chicken and crab are must-tries, and every dish we ordered was delicious. The Longjin milk tea was amazing, and even the complimentary radish with edamame tasted great. The service was also excellent. Highly recommended!

kate lu

We had a wonderful experience at Cheli Restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious, especially the soup dumplings, which were perfectly juicy and flavorful. The crab roe tofu was rich and comforting, and the sweet and sour pork had a great balance of tangy and savory without being overly sweet. Our waitress, Shijia, made the experience even better. She was attentive, friendly, and made sure everything came out perfectly timed. Her service was warm and professional, which really elevated our meal. Overall, Cheli delivers both amazing food and excellent service. We’ll definitely be coming back!

A. Wong

I have to say, there are very few times I am impressed with a Chinese restaurant in Flushing. Either a place has good food but lousy service or vice versa. This place had no weaknesses. The staff training had to be superb because customer service was excellent. Soup (crab) dumplings were tasty and not greasy like other places. Ham casserole fried rice rocked my world (doesn't normally happen with just fried rice). I was pleasantly surprised that the price is not that bad either.

+1

Connie H

We visited New York for our Christmas holiday and stayed in Flushing. CheLi Restaurant immediately caught our attention, and we dined there with friends. The food was excellent, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the service was outstanding. Our server, Eva, was incredibly sweet—we loved her so much and she made the experience even more enjoyable. We will definitely be back.

+1

huo P

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ CheLi Flushing is a must-visit for authentic Shanghai cuisine in Queens. The flavors are rich, balanced, and incredibly authentic—everything tastes like it came straight from Shanghai. Their signature dishes, especially the braised pork belly, is perfectly executed with deep, comforting flavors. The atmosphere is clean and modern while still feeling warm and welcoming, making it great for both family dinners and gatherings with friends. Service is attentive and efficient, even during busy hours. Portions are generous and well worth the price. If you’re looking for real Shanghainese food in Flushing, CheLi is absolutely one of the best choices. Highly recommended!

Diana Pang

We had a wonderful experience at this restaurant. The food was absolutely delicious — beautifully prepared, full of flavor, and clearly made with high-quality ingredients. Every dish we tried exceeded expectations and was served hot and fresh. The beggars chicken was really special and the star of the night. A simple vegetable dish like water spinach was flavorful and seasoned just right. The crispy duck offers a nice take on the classic Peking Duck and the fried rice was beautifully prepared. Needless to say, we would happily return and look forward to our next meal here!

+8

Marielle

We had such a wonderful experience. The staff was incredibly nice, welcoming and very mindful about our celebration from the moment we sat down until the moment we left. They even prepared a gift bag, greeting card and a dessert to celebrate my birthday, which I am very thankful. The food was also exceptional, especially the flaming beggars chicken. We for sure will come back.

Michael Grieco

Came into Flushing to try out Cheli and I was not disappointed. My friend and I waited about 20 minutes for a table on a Saturday evening, but the food and atmosphere was worth the wait. The ambiance of the restaurant was amazing, it really had the Chinese styling throughout and all esthetics were superb. As far as the food, all dishes were delicious. I also enjoyed the fact that all dishes came to be shared, it was a great place to check out and enjoy with a date. I would definitely love to return to this restaurant to sample more of their menu.

+4

Manu Gomez

We came on a Tuesday, so it was easy to get a table. Star dishes: black truffle pork soup dumplings, spicy lobster and the jasmine pudding. Also delicious: duck, which was cooked to a crispy perfection and snow pea shoots in wine sauce. We weren’t as impressed by the eel but it’s probably a matter of not being used to this way of cooking it. The osmanthus rice drink was super refreshing and would recommend it either alcoholic or not, a good way to cut the spice. The seasonal drinks are very pretty and not sweet.

+5

Ivy Zheng

The braised pork with quail eggs and the braised rice were really good. The pork soup dumplings were okay, the restaurant next door has bigger ones for the same price. The eel with the wrap was also just okay, not amazing. The dessert was really pretty and tasted good too. However, the drink (Coconut Jasmine Breeze) was disappointing. As you can see in the pictures, it looked nothing like the advertised drink. We ordered two because we expected it to be a pretty drink, so it was extra disappointing. These were placed on our table exactly like this, we didn’t mix them before taking the photo. The taste wasn’t great either. Service was amazing, though, the vibe of the restaurant was great, the interior was pretty, and the hot tea they serve (instead of water) was very nice, especially since we came on a very cold day.

+4

We visited Zheli for dinner as a party of three and ordered five dishes to share. The experience was just okay, but unfortunately, the food did not feel worth the price tag. While the dishes were edible, they lacked the freshness you expect at this price point; a few of the items actually tasted like prepackaged or reheated food rather than something made to order. Given the many dining options in Flushing, we expected higher quality preparation for the cost. It wasn't a terrible meal, but the value just wasn't there for u

Michelle Penafiel

I visited CheLi in Flushing, and the first thing that really stood out was the great décor of the restaurant. The ambiance is modern and visually appealing. I also liked that the menu is displayed on iPads, where you can see the dishes and place your order directly, which makes the experience more interactive and convenient. However, the dining flow was not ideal. We were served the main course before the appetizers, even though we had ordered pork dumplings to start. That took away from the overall experience. The Black Pepper Beef Breeze was underwhelming. The presentation was impressive, especially with the fire effect around the dish, but unfortunately, the flavor didn’t live up to the show. The duck was good, but not particularly memorable. As for dessert, the Blossom Mousse was decent but not spectacular; it felt like it was missing flavor. To finish the meal, I felt rushed. Before I had even finished my main course, the dessert was already served, which made me feel like they were trying to clear the table quickly. The waitstaff service was fine, polite and attentive. Overall, while the restaurant looks impressive, I don’t think the food is as good as it appears, especially for a place that is listed in the Michelin Guide.

Olivia Zhang

It pains me to write a bad review. Pleased with my past visits but disappointed with my most recent one. Photos attached show the lobster in July 2025, September 2025, and January 2026. The quality of the dish appears to decrease over the course of a half year. Did we order a different dish? Either way, we were disappointed, especially with the price. Similarly, the eggplant seemed to significantly decrease in quality. It was nice and purple in September 2025 and November 2025, but mush and void of color in January 2026? You can visibly see in the photos that the dishes are slacking. Such a noticeable decline in a short time span. We were served soup with no spoons. When we asked for spoons, we were given disposable plastic spoons. Which we also had to eat our xiaolongbao with. I have never been to a xiaolongbao restaurant that did not serve the appropriate spoons with it. We paid with card. When the waitress asked about the tip, we pointed out it was on the table in cash. She proceeded to look at the stack and quickly fan through the money on the table in front of us (??? we tipped 20%). Unprofessional. The front door is extremely heavy. Everyone was struggling to get inside. As customers who have patronized both Cheli and Jiang Nan, we are definitely disappointed.

+2

Nikki Mai

HAD TO REQUEST A SIDE OF SALT!! Shocked by the amount of good reviews. I went on my birthday and was so disappointed in the food, in a way I have not been but a restaurant in a really really long time. 7 out of the 8 dishes were ordered were straight misses. My entire party felt like the dishes were bland and lacked flavor. The beggars chicken is a flaming spectacle but not very good to eat.... unbelievable bland. The crispy duck was dry and tough and again, bland. The garlic eel looked promising but didn't taste garlicky at all.... just vaguely sweet which was weird. Even the osmanthus rice cakes for dessert had no trace of osmanthus aroma/fragrance.