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The story behind the stitch
Opened in January 2022, Sei Less brings Asian fusion dining, cocktails and private gatherings to 156 West 38th Street. Behind the mural entrance, food and New York hospitality bring people together.
Our story
Sei Less opened in January 2022 in Manhattan’s Garment District. Its founding team includes hospitality veterans Dara Mirjahangiry and Ivi Shano. The restaurant combines Asian fusion cooking with a bar, lounge and private dining spaces on West 38th Street.
In his interview with Entrepreneur, Mirjahangiry describes an approach built around food, guest comfort and bringing people together across music, sport and entertainment. That spirit carries into a business dinner, a celebration or an evening out with friends.
Explore the founding story in Time Out’s opening coverage and Dara Mirjahangiry’s Entrepreneur interview.
Find Sei Less at 156 West 38th Street, between Broadway and Seventh Avenue. The mural entrance opens into a setting shaped by Asian art, carved details and the energy of Midtown.
Find the entrance and plan your visit or explore the dining rooms.
The kitchen
Executive Chef Allen Ma leads the kitchen at Sei Less, bringing traditional Asian flavors together with contemporary technique. His approach shapes a menu of dim sum, seafood, noodles and dishes made to share around the table.
Explore the current menu or discover the weekday two-course lunch.
02 // The house code
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Asian-fusion dishes executed with disciplined technique, bold flavor, and clean detail.
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Intimate rooms and attentive service designed to let every gathering remain its own.
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A place where food, music, conversation, and New York energy meet at the same table.
03 // Your passage
156 West 38th Street, set into the rhythm of Midtown Manhattan.
Low light, precise hospitality, and an atmosphere designed to pull the city inward.
Lunch, dinner, cocktails, celebrations, and private evenings—all cut to fit.
The next chapter is yours
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