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Lichee Nut
$$ · Chinese

162 Montague St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Lichee Nut 8.2
Brooklyn Heights
Vibes: Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance Comfort Food Classics Quick Bites Champions Family Friendly Favorites
Lichee Nut is a long-running Montague Street Chinese restaurant known for fast service, generous lunch specials, and a broad, old-school menu that has kept neighborhood regulars coming back for years. It leans classic American-Chinese more than regional deep dives, with reliability and value as its core appeal.
Must-Try Dishes: General Tso's Chicken, Little Juicy Buns (Soup Dumplings), Dried Sauteed String Beans
Scores:
Value: 8.4 Service: 7.6 Consistency: 8.2 Food Quality: 8.1 Atmosphere: 6.2 Cultural Relevance: 7.9
What makes it special: Classic American-Chinese comfort food with fast, dependable service and big portions.
Who should go: Locals wanting reliable takeout-style Chinese with seating.
When to visit: Weekday lunch for value combos and quickest turnover.
What to order: General Tso's chicken, little juicy buns, dried sauteed string beans.
Insider tip: Lean into the lunch specials; many regulars treat them as the sweet spot of value.