Chef Lee’s Peking Restaurant has won national and international awards. Chef Lee’s has been named “Top Ten Fine Dining Chinese Restaurant” for a number of years by Chinese Restaurant News Magazine. Judging is based on quality of cuisine, results from mystery diners, positive industry ratings, length of time in business, decor, and service.
In 2008 Chef Lee’s won the “International Famous Restaurant of Chinese Cuisine” award at the World Championship of Chinese Cuisine, in Beijing, China.
A fish pond & lavish design draw diners to this Chinese eatery with Sichuan staples & a full bar.
Chris Amerson
Our server, Indra was excellent. He was very attentive and did amazing to keep up with our table of 8.
The food was above average. They serve lunch portions all day and it was plenty of food for all of us. My wife enjoyed the Wonton Soup and they also serve sizzling rice soup.
As far as decor they have beautiful decor and the koi pond in the front makes it special. We will be back next time we are in Columbus.
… moreKeith Badowski
Lunch today was my favorite: Hunan Shrimp. I’ve told my wife that if I was ever asked what I would want as my last meal, I’d pick Chef Lee’s Hunan Shrimp! It consistently hits the spot. Also the dine in atmosphere at Chef Lee’s always pleases my eyes. I love the etched glass, carved wood, and decorations. My server Wayner did a great job of making sure I got my order and checked back to make sure it was great and to see if I needed anything else. Chef Lee’s is my favorite restaurant for Chinese food in the Chattahoochee Valley.
… moreErion
The Chinese establishment is quite spectacular. From the outside, you are greeted with multiple water features and koy pond. As you walk in, you will step in to a traditional Chinese marvel that combines authentic Chinese decor and more water features, including a floor that is transparent and has water flowing underneath it, to a culinary delight that awaits you at the table once seated. I had ordered the “Sweet & Sour Chicken” and it was very fragrant once it arrived. I had ordered the “Dinner” portion and it was a lot of food. The vegetables, that were served in my dish, was exceptional. They were really fresh and had a crunch when bitten in to then. And that is even with the Sweet & Sour sauce all on them. The sauce was mild and didn’t have a strong flavor but the vegetables definitely made up for that. The rice is unlimited, by the way. A really unique place for good Chinese Food.
… moreMAD
The building itself is amazing. It must have really been incredible when it was brand new. It’s worth a visit just to enjoy the old school elegance. Food is the usual Chinese food. Not amazing but not terrible. Our group got broc and beef, szechuan beef, all good. Egg foo young was really good and I think it’s because it wasn’t premade. The rice portions were HUGE. 5 adults, 2 kids, several drinks . $160 tip included. Flaming volcano bowls are always yummy!!!
… moreBradM Grant
Several friends of ours told us to go to Chef Lee’s if we ever travel through Columbus, so we took them up on their advice on a Thursday afternoon.
The exterior is awesome. Great atmosphere!
We were sat in a booth, and then shortly afterwards two other tables were sat. We normally don’t notice, but we did this time because those tables were greeted and orders taken way before we were greeted. A little disappointing.
The food was good. I had the sweet and sour chicken while my partner had the fried rice with shrimp. The flavor was good. Personally I think there was a little too much sweet/sour sauce on my entree, but i think it’s more of a personal preference.
A nice place overall with great ambience.
… moreHyeongwoo Kim
I really enjoyed their eggplant and pork dish — it was excellent! The server, Seja, was the gem of the restaurant — friendly and attentive. As for the Korean jjajangmyeon, the recipe could use some improvement. The cucumber was a bit too much and overpowered the sauce. Also, the sauce would benefit from being fried a little longer to deepen the flavor.
… moreClei
food wasn’t good at all, orange chicken was bland, gen tsao chicjen tasted like teriyaki chicken, rice noodles tasted like only oil & salt. feel bad for the new owner that bought this restaurant. they probably got scammed, hopefully they can find a way to fix it & make money. the only good thing was the soup.
… moreSèmone P
We stopped here to try something new and boy we were not disappointed!
Walking in, you are greeted by beautiful koi fish pond and surrounded by beautiful art work and peaceful running water.
When we talked in, we were amazed by this beautiful place.
We were quickly seated and were taken care of by a friendly waiter.
Our food came out in a decent amount of time which was impressive.
Our food was soooooooo yummy!!
We stuffed our face and went about our way with some leftover for later.
We spent about 15-17 dollars on each meal. The meals are BIG!! This made me happy because I love leftovers!
Food:10/10
Experience:10/10
Price:10/10
… moreTrieu Nguyen (x0kie)
This is the worst Chinese fine dining restaurant I have ever been to. I heard that they sold the place to a new owner, but I still had some hope that it wouldn’t be this bad. The atmosphere is outdated, and there were barely any customers during rush hour for a regular restaurant—the parking lot, of course, was empty.
When I looked at the menu and saw Korean food mixed with Chinese, I knew it wasn’t going to go well. At least the server was good and polite.
The food was horrible—frozen egg rolls, bland fried rice, sauce for the pork that tasted like thick sugar, and Mongolian beef that looked dry and boring. I was speechless when it came to the sizzling rice soup. For Chinese stir-fried food, at the very least, put some effort into using a wok properly or learning some wok hei skills to make it look better than cheap Chinese fast food. To be honest the free hot tea was the only thing I like in this place.
Overall, I hope the owner does something to improve the business or at least takes customer feedback more seriously to bring this place back onto Columbus’s food map in the future.
… moreEl Cross
We were pleasantly surprised at the aesthetic of the restaurant. It was welcoming and smelled fantastic. We went during lunch so it was fairly busy. We were seated quickly and Yong waited on us. She was warm and inviting, attentive and made sure we were comfortable and everything was to our liking. We had General Tsu and House Chicken and they were very delightful. The crab rangoon was scrumptious and flavored to perfection with the warm and creamy cream cheese. The house chicken wasn’t too dry and was flavorful with the perfect amount of spice and sauce. I was thrilled that my fortune cookie resonated so perfectly highly recommend for a pleasant oriental experience.
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