I saw this restaurant in one of early runs. Bookmarked and pinned it. The design and decor are minimalist which I love! The owner, Mama Lee, greets, takes and serves most of the customers. Such a lovely woman! We were served a clear ( the clearest ) chicken soup, on the house. It was similar to a soup that I grew up having in the Philippines. The next dish we had was La Rou Fan. It was a bowl filled of yummy goodness ( sliced pork bits ) ! They even served extra plate of the veggies, no charge. The sweet and and sour fish and bamboo Chinese celery shredded pork was delish but not that special. Over all, this place is worth trying. Oh by the way, this is a Taiwanese place. Don't associate the name and mistake it for another Asian country

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.

Amazing food and fabulous service! We were treated very kindly by Mama Lee and the rest of the staff. Our dishes came out fast and delicious and we will definitely be sure to return if in town!

Does Taiwanese food right. Mama Lee run by a super sweet grandma. The flavors on point and she even brought out vegetables because we were eating too much meat. Haha exactly how my grandma would yell at me for not eating some fiber.

Finally got around to trying Mama Lee in Williamsburg. I know this is their second location and I personally have not been to their other location but was excited just by the fact that I am a sucker for Taiwanese food. Didn't see an online reservation system so walked in on a Friday evening around 6:30 and had no issues getting a seat. It seems that the front area has an order at the counter/takeout situation going on while the back area past the steps is table service. The space is serene and minimal and service was great, it made me feel like I was dining in someones home rather than a restaurant which I loved. For two people we ordered three dishes-- the fried dumplings, pork belly over rice bowl, and three cup chicken. Dumplings were probably my personal favorite! I've never had fried dumplings with such an absorbent outer layer. Mind blowing! Three cup chicken was also delicious and it comes with broccoli which wasn't overcooked and still nice and crunchy. I was a big fan of the pork belly bowl as well but felt it was harder to share but think it would be a great solo dining/lunch option. They came around with complimentary strawberry smoothies as well!!! Super refreshing for summer :)

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!

I have nothing but good things to say about Mama Lee! When we first arrived, we were skeptical of the authenticity as it's located in a pretty hip, open space with eclectic art. However, we were pleasantly surprised. The food is delicious, with massive portions. Everything was so flavorful. We ordered the Lu Rau Fon, which was labeled as a small plate, but definitely could've been a full meal. It came with a tea egg, veggies, and pickled vegetables, as well as the fattiest pork belly that melted in your mouth. We also got the dumplings, which came with a spicy chili oil dipping sauce and were double the size of normal dumplings. We also ordered the salt and pepper pork chop. They came out as 3 massive, and perfectly crispy, pork chops. They were easily the best part of the meal. The food is all very home-style cooking, making it very comforting. We thought the dishes were on the pricey side, as the pork chops were almost $30, but it was well worth the price. They brought out a complimentary chicken and radish soup, which was a nice surprise. It was delicious and a great starter. The rice is also complimentary which we appreciated. Mama Lee herself came out and was incredibly friendly. She told us to ask her for more soup if we ran out and if we needed anything. She even ran to open the door for us when we were leaving! I was amazed by how friendly and hands-on she was with everything. When she packed our leftovers, she added an extra tea egg as well! You can tell that she really cares about this place and everyone's experiences. This is an incredible place and I'd love to come back to support it!

Mama Lee has some of the best service in Williamsburg! She was so kind and kept checking in on my party during our meal. The restaurant is very modern and minimalistic. I liked the Fish a lot but I wish there was a sauce that went with the dish. The Chicken Eggplant was saucy and good. The Lu Rou Fan wasn't bad but I would have liked it more if there was more fat in the meat. I definitely recommend this place for their service!