Mama Lee - Williamsburg

5/5 for hospitality and service. We're so grateful we were able to meet THE Mama Lee herself on a Friday evening! They were severely shortstaffed, but she still managed to make us all feel at home. The Taiwanese staples she dishes up here were all delicious. We loved both the Three Cup Chicken and the Lu Rou Fan. The Three Cup Chicken was so fragrant thanks to the stir-fried basil. The Lu Rou Fan came with sliced simmered radishes and something pickled that contrasted well with the richness of the pork. We were so shocked when she dropped off hot chicken noodle soup at the end of our meal. We thought she'd made a mistake initially, but it's actually just part of her hospitality. The broth was hot and comforting and included a generous portion of chicken and carrots. It was the perfect way to cap off our meal. Dining at Mama Lee's is like being embraced in a warm hug.

Mama Lee serves great hopitality with sides of decent bites in a warm, cozy atmosphere.We came to Mama Lee on a cold day after wandering around Williamsburg, enticed by the thought of a home cooked Taiwanese meal. We were served very nicely and attentively throughout our meal, and even offered a free drink to take out at the end! A very welcome bonus at any restaurant.We ordered the Taiwanese sausage, cold vegetables, and Lu Rou Fan. Each dish was below the average of what we expected; we've all defintely had better at other places around NYC. Most importantly though, it was much more expensive than anticipated. Part of that maybe due to it being in Williamsburg where everything is more than expected, but still we would think a homestyle meal could lean on the affordable side.

No frills restaurant but in a beautiful space. They have one big table so it could be good for groups; I would call ahead.It's run by Mama Lee herself, and the dishes are fresh. She gave us everything we needed and everything was tasty.

Treated by Mama Lee herself! Sweetest lady with the best service -- she even refilled our beef noodle soup broth when it ran low. They're doing a lot with what looks like a tight staff.Enjoyed the beef noodle soup & lu rou fan but was especially wowed by the salt & pepper fried pork chops. What moreish seasoning -- couldn't stop gnawing at em. A must-get in my book.

They've changed their setup since initial opening to be more of a sitdown service vibe, so you can directly interact with Mama Lee herself! Most of the clientele is families or couples. Such great customer service and we enjoyed chatting with her! The food is so delicious with the homemade touch and is deserving of more attention. This time we ordered the fried rice, salt & pepper fried fish, and she also had us try some of their soup which was so delicious and healthy. Portions are consistently large which is great for sharing.Glad to have this option available to us

Yummy taiwanese food and friendly service! They have good lunch specials which are bento boxes. The aesthetic of the restaurant are on point too

Mama Lee is a homey, warm, wholesome, and cozy Taiwanese Restaurant located at 66 Grand Street in Brooklyn, NY. I do not go to Brooklyn often and was so lucky to find and try Mama Lee. My friends and I walked in on a Saturday evening around 7:30pm. Once you open the door, there is a large waiting area. We walked up the steps and Mama Lee greeted us and brought us to our table. There were only 2-3 empty tables at this time and busy with groups. The restaurant has a modern design and very spacious. Mama Lee took our order and our food came out in no time. She asked if we wanted rice and bought us complimentary soup which had a chicken drumstick, carrots, and daikon radish. The soup was so delicious and light.We ordered Cucumber with special sauce, Lu Rou Fan, Shacha Beef, and Three Cup Chicken. All the dishes were flavorful, mouthwatering, and portions were wonderful for sharing. My favorite was the Three Cup Chicken. Three cup chicken or san bei ji is one of the most classic Taiwanese recipes and I was really looking forward to trying it. The outer part of the chicken was crispy and inside was moist. What makes three cup chicken is the sauce which is a cup each of the three ingredients: rice wine, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Each bite was delicious. Mama Lee was busy doing everything. She was seating guests, doing takeout orders, bringing dishes out, checking in to see if guests wanted additional dishes and how it was going, checking out guests, and so much more. She had a smile on the whole time and offered superb hospitality. It felt like I was eating at home and had a wonderful time. I highly recommend everyone to go to Mama Lee. You'll have a great time!

Come here not just for the amazing food but also to experience the Taiwanese hospitality! We met Mama Lee when dining in, she's so sweet.The interior is simplistic while modern. The food is Taiwanese food but with a twist. For example, I was surprised by the shacha sauce used on top of the classic Lu Rou Fan (braised pork rice). The salt and pepper chicken was also not cooked the typical way as well, but I love her style much better! The batter was light and not overly greasy. I love the complimentary daikon soup they provide in the beginning. (which is actually quite common in Taiwan for meals to come with a complimentary soup at smaller shops/bento shops). The stewed chicken in the soup falls right off the bone - the ultimate comfort food! It does feel like the cooking comes from a mom's recipe. Highly recommend! :)One small suggestion though - if they can play Taiwanese/Mandarin music in the background, it would bring the experience to the next level!

Charming Taiwanese in Williamsburg with a lot of meals that remind me of home cooked meals. The food and decor are great, the service is also excellent given sometimes you are being served by Mama Lee herself. I'd say eating here in the restaurant provides a better experience than taking out as I felt the quality wasn't exactly the same.The beef noodle soup is extremely hearty, the lu rou fan had alot of extras in it that I wouldn't get at other restaurants like veggies on the side (can be good or bad depending on your preference), and the bamboo stir fry dish is excellent.The only negative feedback I have is the price per dish. This restaurant is on the more expensive side with dishes costing $20+ easily.

Food (4 stars):My favorite is the 3 cup chicken and the beef noodle soup. Fried rice was good but nothing crazy. Salt and pepper chicken is really good and crispy, as well. The chicken raddish soup is really good, as well!