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House of Lee Restaurant
Category: Restaurants Chinese Chinese [Edit]
8145 Ohio River BlvdPittsburgh, PA 15202
Neighborhood: Emsworth
(412) 766-7183
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 11 am - 10 pm
Sat-Sun 12 pm - 10 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Has TV:
- Yes
Randy F. said: "The hottest new restaurant/lounge on the entire East Coast! Very classy and upscale but not stuffy. The chef is OUTSTANDING and the atmosphere is electric! If you are visiting Pittsburgh, you MUST stop in! Reservations are HIGHLY…" read more »
7 reviews for House of Lee Restaurant
7 reviews in English
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Review from Darren W.
Pittsburgh, PA
3/27/2011
Note: The receipt says it's in Emsworth, PA. Hmmm.
That mystical sign of theirs beckons us each time we are en route to Kay's home if she decides to take her preferred way to Boom-Chip-A-Wah-Wah (or is it Beaver Falls?).
What we found Friday night after deciding to stop in after passing it so often was a remarkably unpretentious bar-n-grill that just happens to have mostly Chinese fare on their menu along with steak, fish sandwiches and...cheeseburgers?
We were seated next to a large aquarium full of exotic fish. Speaking of exotic, the bar was packed with a motley crew of locals who were being entertained by the antics of the two high-strung little boys that ran about with action figures in their hands. Mom scolded them for going into the bar and closed the door after a while.
What is it with Asian restaurants and children? I love it, really. It's especially precious when they get you refills and ask how your meal is.
I kid you not. Prior to coming here, I'd never had Egg Fu Yung before. When I saw it on the menu, my dilemma as to what to order had been solved. I got mine with lobster.
I had no idea it was an omelet/frittata entity coated in a sort of gravy.
I also had no idea that Egg Fu Yung was so good, and the portion was titanic. I think I got 6 flaps of egg and lobster. The lobster held up well, wasn't overcooked, and tasted like lobster should.
My fried rice, which came on the side, was passable but could have used more flavor.
Kay got a seafood combo of sorts that included scallops among other things and seemed to rather enjoy it. I can attest to the scallops being quite tasty.
Our potstickers were a solid appetizer, but fell a tad short of being the best ever specimen of my favored Chinese snack. The steamed wrapper was doughy and had plenty of pork filling, and as with everything else we ordered, the portion was quite generous.
I almost ordered a banana split for dessert (I know!) but decided to share a cheesecake with Kay instead. The cheesecake tasted frozen and store-bought, but I minded not as it placated my angry sweet tooth just fine. I would have liked to have eaten a banana split at a Chinese restaurant though, just to say I did, but I didn't want to overdo it.
What is it with me and cheesecake lately?
Anyway, I enjoyed the fine food and jovial, laid-back atmosphere enough to rate House of Lee 4 stars along with everyone else who has reviewed it thus far.
P.S. I didn't even hear one curse word uttered by any of the fellas who bellied up at the bar. Imagine that. The gal who runs this place must not take any crap from anyone.Listed in: A Taste Of The Orient: Quality…
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Review from richard M.
Pittsburgh, PA
8/21/2011
I was thrilled to find that a Chinese restaurant delivered to my area. House of Lee was quick and efficient! That's about the ONLY good thing going for it. The food was horrible! The Generals chicken tasted like McDonalds chicken nuggets soaked in a puddle of overly sweet sauce with out and spice. The Potstickers were balls of a gummy noodle with zero flavor to the little amount of stuffing..
I normally give a restaurant another try, but this was so bad, never again. If you're looking for good Chinese food do not go to House of Lee. -
Review from Kerry H.
5/29/2011
Easily the best Chinese in the North Boros. Plus, it's better than most Chinese buffet restaurants. My standard order is Chicken Lo Mein and vegetable rolls and that has been constantly delicious. There's also a variety of American and Japanese food on the menu, which is a little confusing and I've avoided trying that thus far. I've never eaten-in, but there is a dining area if you're not a local.
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Review from Stacey C.
Pittsburgh, PA
8/20/2011
Alas, we have yet to find good Asian food in the Emsworth area. We ordered delivery from House of Lee, and they charged us double for our order (inverting the '$25" and charging us "$52"). They didn't apologize and made a big stink about having to correct it. Then the food was bland and sad.
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Review from Jennifer D.
Pittsburgh, PA
5/28/2010
After being bombarded with front-page Pennysaver ads, I decided to give this place a try. Honestly, I wasn't expecting much, but I didn't really want to eat another pizza either.
I decided on the General Tso's, which in this case is made from chicken breast. Foodie Travesty: I really hate chicken thigh meat. Don't tell anyone. It's just so gristly and... poultry-fat-tasting. Drumsticks? Bring it on. Wings? Oh yes. Thighs? ...not unless they've been slathered in barbeque sauce and cooked within an inch of their (dearly departed) lives. Anyway, the fried chunks are rather more reminiscent of sweet and sour chicken; large and with a crunchy batter. The sauce is sort of amazing: Tangy, sweet, a little spicy and worthy of serious cravings. The broccoli isn't overcooked, and there are plenty of onions to go around (a plus, if you ask me). I was kind of enchanted by my entirely inauthentic dinner.
I don't love their fried rice; it doesn't have egg, unless you ask for it specifically (and pay extra), and I think mine is better. Muhahaha.
However, my top #1 most foremost important criterion for judging Chinese places is their dumpling selection. Would you believe that, in Adrian, so few people order dumplings that most of the Chinese restaurants don't even sell them? Really. But House of Lee does, and they're delicious. The filling is decent if unremarkable, the dough is great, they're perfectly pan-fried, and the dipping sauce is excellent (if maybe a little like candy). If they had har gow, I would give them five stars, but they don't.
Definitely worth checking out, and I'll certainly order again. The phone service is friendly if a bit rushed, and delivery was quick. There's really nothing like Chinese delivery and trashy TV to make a bad night after work a whole lot better. -
Review from Justin T.
Greenwood, SC
1/27/2008
It's been a couple years since I've eaten over here so I don't know how good the food still is or if the place is still there but I thought it at least deserved a little entry. Down in Coraopolis, finding good Chinese food can be a bit of a challenge, but if you are willing to drive down the OHR Blvd this place will not disappoint you.
It's not authentic Chinese, but it is not your typical Americanized Chinese food either. This place has character and flavor that deserve your attention, not to mention prices are dirt cheap for the portions they give you. My favorite here was always the Mu Shu Pork, which was neither greasy nor heavy, nor covered under a bed of cabbage. It was light, the pancakes were warm and just the right size, and the plum sauce accompanied it perfectly.
Vegetables were always crisp-tender just as they should be and the meat whatever the dish was surprisingly light, a real treat when eating food that can sometimes leave you feeling like a beached whale. -
Review from Ayame A.
Providence, RI
12/28/2010 7 Check-ins Here
I really like this place and the people who own it. I can't really say the same for the "regulars" who are there every time I go, however. But it isn't enough to keep me out. The service is good, The food is good. They don't have the biggest selection of sushi, but they do have the best eel sushi i've ever had. After 10pm they have $1 shishkabobs, and on Tuesdays they have 25 cent wings. Both are great in my opinion.
