Lee's
Chinese · Santa Monica
About Lee's
At Lee's, we're dedicated to serving up authentic Chinese flavors in a cozy Santa Monica setting. Inspired by our humble strip mall roots, we've perfected our standard fare, from savory noodles to crispy dumplings. Our customers rave about the generous portions and fresh ingredients that make every...
At Lee's, we're dedicated to serving up authentic Chinese flavors in a cozy Santa Monica setting. Inspired by our humble strip mall roots, we've perfected our standard fare, from savory noodles to crispy dumplings. Our customers rave about the generous portions and fresh ingredients that make every bite a delight. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with comfortable seating and a lively vibe that's perfect for families or casual gatherings. We're proud of our no-frills approach, where the focus remains on quality food at an unbeatable price – come taste the difference for yourself!
What Customers Say About Lee's
Lee's is a popular spot for large portions of Chinese-American and Hawaiian food at great prices. Customers consistently praise the friendly staff and quick service. The spicy wings and orange chicken are frequently mentioned favorites. Some find the food bland or inauthentic.
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Tip: Go before or after the lunch rush to avoid crowds and ensure the freshest food. Expect Chinese-American cuisine, not authentic Chinese.
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Lee's Santa Monica Reviews
A really solid chinese spot! Foods tastey (my favorite is the orange chicken), place is clean, service is amazing (shout out to Adam), portion size is perfect, and prices are reasonable. Looks like they’ve got a lot of regulars too. Definitely 10/10!
Great casual Chinese and Hawaiian food in large portions! Staff is very friendly. Come with the right expectations and you will have a great experience. Free parking in lot.
good portions, friendly service, and inexpensive. Completely a rarity in LA. This is very much not authentic Chinese food. This is Chinese American and it hits all the right spots
Amazing Staff......Great Prices..... Highly Recommend...Great Atmosphere
A really solid chinese spot! Foods tastey (my favorite is the orange chicken), place is clean, service is amazing (shout out to Adam), portion size is perfect, and prices are reasonable. Looks like they’ve got a lot of regulars too. Definitely 10/10!
Great casual Chinese and Hawaiian food in large portions! Staff is very friendly. Come with the right expectations and you will have a great experience. Free parking in lot.
Amazing Staff......Great Prices..... Highly Recommend...Great Atmosphere
good portions, friendly service, and inexpensive. Completely a rarity in LA. This is very much not authentic Chinese food. This is Chinese American and it hits all the right spots
I’m a local food critic and I love this place from the customer service to the food. It’s all smiles here and great food. Not bad parking either. Come here to eat before our beach trip. My girlfriend loves the food here too. Great first time try.
Pretty impressed by this fast food place. Friendly staff, amazing price for lots of food, and especially for the area. BBQ pork was flavorful and a great portion size. Lots of different entree options, all looked fresh and well made. Chow mein was decent but could have a had a bit more of that authentic smoky flavor.
This place is so good. It’s exactly what you expect.
I was really nervous about this place regarding other reviews, but I figured to take on the challenge. From my experience from fast food Chinese is that this has been one of the best one I have been to in a while. You definitely get more for what you pay and the food is good, fresh, and clean. If you in the mood for great and cheap Chinese food. Definitely give this place a try, i promise you won't regret it.
Great quick service, delicious food and good prices. This is no frills but the food is consistently good and so are the prices which makes this a frequent stop for me. I've noticed other customers also come often
Super fresh, very clean, satisfying portions, and excellent customer service!! Tasty , fresh Hawaiian food cooked to order so very hot! Free parking in front (30 min limit). I saw many healthcare workers, construction workers, even firefighter so I knew it was a good place for regulars. Even with the very high 10.25% Santa Monica tax , it didn’t hurt as bad bc this place compensated for it. Thx!
I don’t understand why there’s one star here. Maybe it’s old. But I go there’s once a week either Monday or Wednesday now because the food is great and the price is just the best. College student wanna save money but still got hot food? Here’s a spot. Best service too! You can actually buy a plate and save some for later bc their portions is huge.
Best Chinese food spot in Santa Monica. I highly recommend the spicy wings. I would go there during lunch. They fill it up. Also great customer service.
Really great spot I've been coming here for over 17 years. The price is great for the food you get. I would recommend going before or after the lunch rush. They can get pretty busy and the fresh food goes quick. On the bright side their cooks are really good at getting fresh food out quickly, plus the server is great at his job he's fast friendly and efficient.
Lee's Chinese Fast Food is one of my favorite places to visit and get Chinese food. The food is very good, from the rice, orange chicken, kung pao chicken and my favorite the noodles. :) The staff is very friendly/helpful and hard workers they are to make the place suitable and a cool place to visit and eat at. :)
Great food and fresh, unlike Panda's frozen food. Friendly and great staff. I highly recommend this restaurant.
Lee's Chinese Fast Food is one of my favorite places to visit and get Chinese food. The food is very good, from the rice, orange chicken, kung pao chicken and my favorite the noodles. :) The staff is very friendly/helpful and hard workers they are to make the place suitable and a cool place to visit and eat at. :)
Great food and fresh, unlike Panda's frozen food. Friendly and great staff. I highly recommend this restaurant.
This place is so good. It’s exactly what you expect.
Really great spot I've been coming here for over 17 years. The price is great for the food you get. I would recommend going before or after the lunch rush. They can get pretty busy and the fresh food goes quick. On the bright side their cooks are really good at getting fresh food out quickly, plus the server is great at his job he's fast friendly and efficient.
If you guys are looking for a good place to eat, you should try this place. The food is really good and you get to choose between Chinese food or Hawaiian. Also, the person who works here has such a good attitude that it my made my experience so much better. I would 100% come back here especially because I work in this area.
Best Chinese food spot in Santa Monica. I highly recommend the spicy wings. I would go there during lunch. They fill it up. Also great customer service.
I’m a local food critic and I love this place from the customer service to the food. It’s all smiles here and great food. Not bad parking either. Come here to eat before our beach trip. My girlfriend loves the food here too. Great first time try.
Great quick service, delicious food and good prices. This is no frills but the food is consistently good and so are the prices which makes this a frequent stop for me. I've noticed other customers also come often
I don’t understand why there’s one star here. Maybe it’s old. But I go there’s once a week either Monday or Wednesday now because the food is great and the price is just the best. College student wanna save money but still got hot food? Here’s a spot. Best service too! You can actually buy a plate and save some for later bc their portions is huge.
Super fresh, very clean, satisfying portions, and excellent customer service!! Tasty , fresh Hawaiian food cooked to order so very hot! Free parking in front (30 min limit). I saw many healthcare workers, construction workers, even firefighter so I knew it was a good place for regulars. Even with the very high 10.25% Santa Monica tax , it didn’t hurt as bad bc this place compensated for it. Thx!
Pretty impressed by this fast food place. Friendly staff, amazing price for lots of food, and especially for the area. BBQ pork was flavorful and a great portion size. Lots of different entree options, all looked fresh and well made. Chow mein was decent but could have a had a bit more of that authentic smoky flavor.
I was really nervous about this place regarding other reviews, but I figured to take on the challenge. From my experience from fast food Chinese is that this has been one of the best one I have been to in a while. You definitely get more for what you pay and the food is good, fresh, and clean. If you in the mood for great and cheap Chinese food. Definitely give this place a try, i promise you won't regret it.
I got Kung pao chicken...not spicy and hardly any chicken...no Sriracha bottle sauce available, only for r sale...the Sriracha pk taste different
Ok i was a bit scare to have lunch here after such bad reviews but its not bad actually. It looks like its under new management the pics are different it looks much cleaner and modern. The food is not bad they have both Chinese and a bit of Hawaiian barbecue menus. It has a bit of this flavor not bad overall. I would s recommend larger portions after all its Chinese fast food.
I got Kung pao chicken...not spicy and hardly any chicken...no Sriracha bottle sauce available, only for r sale...the Sriracha pk taste different
Ok i was a bit scare to have lunch here after such bad reviews but its not bad actually. It looks like its under new management the pics are different it looks much cleaner and modern. The food is not bad they have both Chinese and a bit of Hawaiian barbecue menus. It has a bit of this flavor not bad overall. I would s recommend larger portions after all its Chinese fast food.
The previous reviews let you know what to expect. Low quality. Fair prices. Get whatever looks the freshest. Had the freshly made broccoli beef, it was okay. Not great, not terrible. Kids didn't complain.
Food was bland no taste curry chicken was not what I expected. Rice was tasteless. Noodles was orange spaghetti with cabbage
Food was bland no taste curry chicken was not what I expected. Rice was tasteless. Noodles was orange spaghetti with cabbage
Great and friendly service but terrible food. It's over seasoned expired frozen food. I had diarrhea within 6 hours. I got the Hawaiian BBQ combo plate and it wasn't BBQ at all, just flash fried pre-seasoned meat put on the grill for a few moments. I don't know why cheap Asian/Chinese food spots keep selling trash like this. I was expecting a hidden gem or something similar to Hawaiian BBQ but it was crap.
Great and friendly service but terrible food. It's over seasoned expired frozen food. I had diarrhea within 6 hours. I got the Hawaiian BBQ combo plate and it wasn't BBQ at all, just flash fried pre-seasoned meat put on the grill for a few moments. I don't know why cheap Asian/Chinese food spots keep selling trash like this. I was expecting a hidden gem or something similar to Hawaiian BBQ but it was crap.
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1610 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404
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