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Mama Lee
Taiwanese Chinese
A Taiwanese home-cooking spot in Bayside so far from the subway that getting there is its own commitment. The chef, owner, and entire staff is one woman, Mei Lee, so ring the counter bell and wait. She'd rather you didn't spread the word. The New York Times put it at number ten on their 100 Best Restaurants list, so that ship has sailed. Beef noodle soup, lion's head meatballs, and broth poured to the rim say everything the bare room doesn't.
One honor, in evidence:
The record strongest first
- The New York Times #10 · The 100 Best Restaurants in New York City
One number, weighted & current 65
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
- Beef noodle soup The New York Times, 2026
Nearby in the record closest first
- Bagel Oasis NY-Style Bakery Eat · 74
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