Sei Less in New York, NY

4.5(1,837)27.64 - 170.00New York, NY
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Asian FusionSmall plates+ Japanese+ Thai+ American
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Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.5 stars with 1837 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Quick meals
  • Families
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers
  • Romantic dinners

At a glance

New York, NY • Price 27.64 - 170.00 • 4.5★
Experience the Flavors of China in Manhattan at Sei Less, the top-rated Chinese restaurant in New York, New York. This Chinese buffet hotspot offers an all-you-can-eat delight that's perfect for foodies and families alike. With a rating of 4.5 stars and over 1,800 reviews, Sei Less is a beloved institution in the city. Whether you're taking a break from shopping in Manhattan or need a delicious meal after a long day, Sei Less is the perfect place to indulge. The staff is always welcoming, and the manager is kind and professional. With wheelchair-accessible seating and amenities, Sei Less is an inclusive dining experience that's sure to satisfy your cravings.
This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages.
Address
156 W 38th St, New York, NY 10018, USA, Manhattan, New York, New York
Phone
(212) 586-2675
Today
12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Price
27.64 - 170.00
Rating
4.5 (1,837 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

⚡Quick service

No long waits

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Before you go

♿Wheelchair accessible

Accessible entrance and facilities

🍺Alcohol served

Beer, wine, and cocktails available

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Signature Dishes

2 popular dishes mentioned by diners
Ambiance LikeVibe Like

Extracted from diner reviews and FAQ answers.

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 25/100 · 1 positive signal
Full night out score25/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
25/25
Entertainment
0/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 5+ bars and nightlife venues within walking distance

Keep in mind

  • No alcohol — you'll need to go elsewhere for drinks

Scored from closing hours, on-premises drinks, nearby nightlife, entertainment, and weekend hours.

Trusted Rating

✅ 4.4 weighted · 1,837 reviews
4.4weighted · raw 4.5 from 1,837 reviews(↓ 0.06 from raw)
Highly Trusted
Review volume vs. city median1,837 / 535 median
02,675 (Rock Solid threshold)

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.5) with the city average (4.25) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 2675+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

10 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday
12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday
12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Thursday
12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Friday
12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Saturday
3:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Sunday
3:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Popular Times

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Pricing

Price range 27.64 - 170.00
Price range27.64 - 170.00
Menu items include pricing. See the menu section for item details.

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Bar onsiteGender-neutral restroomRestroomWi-FiFree Wi-FiCurbside Pickup

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
CozyRomanticTrendyUpscale

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices
BrunchLunchDinnerCateringDessertSeating

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservations

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
Credit CardsDebit Cards

Highlights

Special features
Fast serviceGreat cocktailsGreat wine listSports

Food & Drink

Menu offerings
AlcoholBeerCocktailsCoffeeComfort foodHappy hour drinks

Planning

Reservations and groups
Reservations requiredDinner reservations recommendedAccepts reservations

Reviews

1,837 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the ambiance like at Sei Less?

The ambiance is the perfect blend of sexy and sophisticated, dim lighting, luxe decor, and a vibe that just screams upscale NYC nightlife.

How would you describe the service at Sei Less?

Impeccable. Every staff member was warm, attentive, and made us feel like VIPs from start to finish.

What is the vibe like at Sei Less?

The vibes are great, the drinks are delicious and the food is divine.

Where is Sei Less located?

Sei Less is located at 156 W 38th St, New York, NY 10018, USA, Manhattan, New York, New York.

How much does Sei Less cost?

Sei Less is priced. The price range is 27.64 - 170.00.

Is Sei Less good?

Yes, Sei Less is highly rated with 4.5 stars from 1837 reviews.

🌃Nightlife & Entertainment

In the heart of the action — bars, lounges, and entertainment nearby.

In the heart of the action — bars, lounges, and entertainment nearby.

Food & Dining
30
Transportation & Automotive
15
Retail & Shopping
12
Recreation & Entertainment
12
Miscellaneous Services
7
Government & Public Services
7

108 nearby places across 13 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

108 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, government, healthcare)

Museums & galleries

Artwork

Artwork

~350 ft
Artwork

Artwork

~360 ft
Golda Meir

Artwork

~370 ft
The Garment Worker

Artwork

~380 ft
Needle Threading A Button

Artwork

~430 ft

Banking

Citizens Bank

Bank

~200 ft
Wells Fargo

Bank

535 West 39th Street

~260 ftMo-Fr 08:30-18:00; Sa 10:00-15:00
+1-212-764-8260Website
Capital One

Bank

1407 Broadway

~320 ft
Chase

Bank

~330 ftMo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa-Su closed
+1 212-868-9598Website
Chase

Bank

~360 ftMo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa-Su closed
+1 212-819-2701Website
TD Bank

Bank

~380 ft

Bars & Pubs

Jimmy’s

Pub

156 West 38th Street

~50 ft
The Skylark

Bar

200 West 39th Street

~360 ftWe 16:30-01:00; Th, Fr 16:30-01:30; Mo, Tu 16:30-00:00
+1-212-257-4577Website
Magic Hour

Bar

485 7th Avenue

~390 ftMo-Th 16:00-02:00, Fr 16:00-04:00, Sa 11:30-04:00, Su 11:30-23:00
Wine & Liquor

Wine

~430 ft
Elsie Rooftop

Bar

1412 Broadway

~480 ftMo off; Tu-Th 17:00-00:00; Fr 17:00-04:00; Sa 11:00-04:00; Su 11:00-00:00
+1-646-834-2291Website
Pig 'N' Whistle On 36th

Pub

202 West 36th Street

~570 ftMo-Su 11:00-04:00
+1-212-239-4820Website
Carragher's

Pub

229 West 39th Street

~580 ftMo 11:00-24:00; Tu-Fr 11:00-24:00; Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 10:00-01:00
+1-646-370-1545Website
The Independent

Bar

147 West 40th Street

~590 ft
Black Iron Burger

Pub

245 West 38th Street

~630 ftMo-Fr 11:00-24:00, Sa-Su 12:00-24:00
+1-646-476-3116Website
District Tap House

Bar

246 West 38th Street

~640 ft
+1 212 221 1822Website

Cafes & Coffee

Café Hestia

Cafe

~90 ft
Starbucks

Cafe

~170 ft
Chocolate Dip

Cafe

~210 ft
Italian Trattoria

Cafe

~270 ft
Bluestone Lane

Cafe

~290 ft
Heytea

Cafe

1407 Broadway

~300 ft
Café Grumpy

Cafe

200 West 39th Street

~390 ftMo-Fr 07:00-20:00; Sa, Su 08:00-19:00
+1 646-449-8747Website
Gregorys Coffee

Cafe

~400 ft
Song Tea

Cafe

~450 ft
Frame Gourmet Eatery

Cafe

~480 ft
Cook

Cafe

1412 Broadway

~500 ftMo-Fr 06:00-22:00; Sa 07:00-17:00
+1 212-997-7601
Starbucks

Cafe

1411 Broadway

~530 ft
+1 917-675-2766Website

Restaurants

Chipotle

Fast Food

501 Fashion Avenue

~130 ft
+1 212-840-0486Website
Dig

Fast Food

1407 Broadway

~140 ftMo-Su 11:00-22:00
+1-212-365-5060Website
Potbelly

Fast Food

~180 ft
Made in New York Pizza

Fast Food

~200 ft
Tengri Tagh Uyghur Cuisine

Restaurant

144 West 37th Street

~260 ftMo-Su 11:30-21:00
+1 646-870-0222Website
Beyond Sushi - Vegan Restaurant

Restaurant

134 West 37th Street

~280 ftMo-Th,Su 11:30-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:30
+1 212-564-0869Website
Mighty Quinn's

Restaurant

~280 ftMo-Su 11:00-22:00
Website
CAVA

Restaurant

1385 Broadway

~280 ft

Postal services

United States Postal Service

Post Box

~440 ft
FedEx Office

Post Office

488 7th Avenue

~470 ft24/7
+1 646-366-9166Website
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~470 ft
United States Post Office

Post Office

223 West 38th Street

~520 ftMo-Fr 09:00-17:30
+1-800-275-8777;+1-212-819-9604Website
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~560 ft
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~620 ft

Waste management

Waste bin

Waste Basket

~550 ft

Pharmacy & medical supplies

Healthyline

Medical Supply

~80 ft
CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

500 7th Avenue

~250 ft
+1 212-997-2233Website
CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

1440 Broadway

~650 ft00:00-24:00 open "Store" || Mo-Fr 08:00-21:00; Sa, Su 09:00-18:00 open "Pharmacy"
+1 212-221-3844Website

Hospitals & clinics

CityMD

Clinic

1412 Broadway

~490 ftMo-Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa, Su 09:00-17:00
+1 646-518-1777Website
Elevate Egg Donors and Surrogates

Clinic

1412 Broadway

~540 ftMo-Fr 08:00-17:00
+1-866-863-5562Website

Other services

FedEx Office

Copyshop

~220 ft
Stubhub

Ticket

1412 Broadway

~460 ft
+1 866-788-2482
3G Trimming Corp.

Craft

230 West 38th Street

~500 ftMo-Fr 09:00-17:30, Sa 10:00-16:00
Hai Trim & Feathers

Haberdashery

230 W 38th St

~520 ft
+1-212-764-7088Website
Capitol fishing

Outdoor

~560 ft
A Absolute Exotic Burlesque

Stripclub

200 West 36th Street

~560 ft
+1-212-967-7454
Joyce Trimming Inc.

Craft

109 West 38th Street

~590 ft
+1 212-719-3110

Hair services

Marc Joseph Salon & Spa

Hairdresser

147 West 40th Street

~600 ftMo-Fr 08:30-18:30; Sa 10:00-17:30; Su off
+1 212-391-6699Website

Professional services

MGAC

Consulting

499 7th Avenue

~280 ftMo-Fr 08:30-17:30
+1 929-273-1996Website
Complete Shredding Solutions A Data-struction Company

Company

200 West 39th Street

~310 ftMo-Fr 08:30-17:00; Sa 08:00-13:00
+1-212-939-7534Website
Spy Tec

Company

135 West 36th Street

~490 ft
+1-877-212-7400Website
NICE Actimize

Company

Broadway

~520 ft

Financial & accounting services

H&R Block

Tax Advisor

~500 ft

Other recreation & entertainment

Recreation & entertainment venue

Outdoor Seating

~340 ft
Recreation & entertainment venue

Outdoor Seating

~370 ft
Recreation & entertainment venue

Outdoor Seating

~440 ft
Recreation & entertainment venue

Outdoor Seating

~440 ft
Recreation & entertainment venue

Outdoor Seating

~530 ft
Recreation & entertainment venue

Outdoor Seating

~540 ft

Parks & amenities

Bench

Bench

~360 ft
Bench

Bench

~380 ft
Bench

Bench

~380 ft
Bench

Bench

~390 ft
Bench

Bench

~420 ft
Bench

Bench

~430 ft

Home & garden

Leather Impact

Fabric

525 7th Avenue

~130 ftMo-Fr 09:00-17:00
+1 212-302-2332
East Coast Trimming

Fabric

142 West 38th Street

~160 ftMo-Fr 10:00-18:00, Sa 12:00-05:00
+1-212-221-0050
Steinlof & Stoller

Fabric

221 West 37th Street

~520 ft
Shindo

Fabric

162 West 36th Street

~520 ftMo-Fr 09:30-17:00
+1-212-868-9311Website
Satex Fabrics

Fabric

225 West 39th Street

~580 ftMo-Fr 09:00-18:00
+1 212-221-5555
Mood Fabrics

Fabric

West 37th Street

~580 ft

Specialty stores

Sativa Cannabis

Cannabis

~220 ft
Danielle's Jewelry

Jewelry

~220 ft
New York Gifts

Gift

~230 ft
I Love NY Gifts

Gift

~350 ft
Gifts & Electronics

Gift

~390 ft
Tees Gifts

Gift

~400 ft

Martial arts studios

New York Combat Sambo

Dojo

225 West 36th Street

~620 ft
+1 917-617-5750Website

Parking facilities

Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~170 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~200 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~210 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~250 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~270 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~290 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~490 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~510 ft
City Parking

Parking

~520 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~520 ft

Vehicle rentals

Citi Bike - Broadway & W 38 St

Bicycle Rental

~310 ft
Website
Citi Bike - W 37 St & Broadway

Bicycle Rental

~340 ft
Website
Citi Bike - W 36 St & 7 Ave

Bicycle Rental

~500 ft
Citi Bike - W 40 St & 7 Ave

Bicycle Rental

~580 ft
Citi Bike - Broadway & W 37 St

Bicycle Rental

~600 ft
Website

Visitor information

LinkNYC

Information

~290 ft
LinkNYC

Information

~400 ft