My brother, sister-in-law, husband and I went to Li's Brothers this past New Year's Eve, expecting a huge crowd and substantial wait. When we arrived around 7:30, however, there was no such crowd, and we were seated right away in the half-full dining room. Immediately, we noticed a sign taped to the wall that listed the menu items they were not making on New Year's Eve. Presumably these dishes were all time-intensive, so evidently we weren't the only ones expecting a crowd.
In any event, despite our initial misgivings (we were a little worried that an empty Japanese/Chinese restaurant on New Year's didn't bode well), Li's Brothers got high marks. The main dining area (there are two-- the "other" one is smaller and abuts the sushi chef's station) is spacious and comfortable. The service was adequate-- neither bad nor great-- and the food was excellent. We ordered a variety of sushi and sashimi, and without exception it was delicious and fresh. The presentation of some of the dishes-- complete with flashing LED light cubes-- was pretty kitschy, but entertaining. Li's Brothers menu is extensive, and prices are on par with similar restaurants.
This place has good food but crappy service. Â I have waited almost 2 hours for delivery service and I have even placed an order online and they lost it. Â
After waiting an hour and half I called, replaced the order and said it would take another half hour to deliver. Â If you pick it up you might be okay or eat in. Â This has not been a one time occurrence but I guess I just love the torture of trying to get delivery from them.....really its that the food is good.
Excellent lunch deals. Â The pick 2 or 3 sushi rolls includes Miso Soup ($7-9). Â I was able to try the Spicy Shrimp, Spicy Krab and Spicy Tuna rolls. Â All are smaller sized rolls but come with 6 (or maybe 8?) pieces. Â The rice was soft, and the insides were spicy.
I've not tried dinner...yet.
My god, the memories I have of Li's Brothers. It would be Sunday night and my mom would go out to get Chinese for dinner. She'd come back and I'd chow down on my beef lo mein with extra baby corn and an egg roll. This went on for years while I was so little. I'm actually psyched to learn they are still in business.
(And now I'm craving beef lo mein with extra baby corn.)
Honestly, in all my years, I can't remember them messing up an order. I'm sure they did - no one is perfect all the time - but the fact is that I remember them being on the ball week after week, and that's a good memory to have.
Now, I will admit, if I'm craving sushi in the area, I go to Iron Chef across the street. But if I want hardcore delicious Chinese food that brings me back to my childhood, it's Li's Brothers or bust, baby.
OMG this is the BEST place! Â The sushi is amazing! Â I got the Evan roll and I'm still dreaming about it. Â The hot and sour soup is the bomb. Â Will you buy me dinner, because I'll be your friend if you do.
There are plenty of non sushi items for those of you not into sushi. Â I don't understand you if you don't (like my wife) but, hey, free country right?
The service is terrific and the staff is super friendly.
I used to live in East Longmeadow, so Li's Brothers was one of my old haunts back in the day.
On Christmas, I picked up some takeout sushi. Â I ordered using their online service (which was really easy to use and convenient, since I HATE talking on the phone.) and scheduled for a pickup time that was 3+ hours in the future.
When I arrived, my order was ready for me and seemed fresh and cold still. (good!)
I really enjoyed the sushi  (if I had to rate the sushi alone, I'd give it a four out of five) and the price was right (11.00 and some change for one miso soup and two hand rolls) and it was a great treat on the holiday.
I get take out way more than I eat in here, but when it comes to a large menu and a good selection of healthier options, Li's Brothers is pretty great. Â
It's a good option for vegetarians - try the vegetarian "chicken" dishes - I like the Veg. General Tso's Chicken more than the real deal... and I'm not vegetarian. Â I've been watching what I'm eating lately and I like to get this dish and mix it with the steamed chicken (real) and vegetables. Â
I like the fact that your typical Chinese dishes come with a side of vegetables... more than just a couple pieces of broccoli.
I usually prefer the sushi from other places but it's certainly not bad here.
Every once in a while they throw in a freebie. Â Free soup, peanuts, I've gotten ice cream even. Â Not sure if that's because I'm a regular and they know me, but it's pretty cool.
Man. Â This Chinese food is alright, but seriously not 4/5 stars. Â The portions are super healthy (order the trough of pad thai if you're super hungry - it's killer quantity but not that authentic in taste), but otherwise, the food is not earth shattering.
The chicken in my Basil Chicken was kind of .slimy/squishy (so creepy), but the light sauce with notes of basil and ginger had good flavor. Â
My favorite part of Li's is the online ordering service (yay, convenience!), but the dishes could use some more description (boo, guessing!). Â There is free delivery (yay, laziness!) within an 8 mile radius which includes downtown SPG. Â Food was nice and hot. Â Ni hao!
Part of my family lives in Longmeadow and we have been going to this restaurant for years. Â I always plan for at least one visit to Li Brothers on every trip I make back east.
The food always tastes fantastic and their presentation is excellent. Â Their is a wide variety of Chinese and Japanese offerings on the menu. They also create these wonderful Bridges of Sushi that always get a lot of Ooos and Ahhs when they come out to the table. Â if you smoke, they have a smoking room as well.
The  folks that run the restaurant always remember you and treat you like their own family.
Even though the owners of this restaurant tend to tinker with the program (menu changes/buffet/no buffet) you can tell they always want diners to have a good experience. Â The waiters are friendly and never make one feel rushed- so this is an excellent place to eat when you want to spend time with your companions eating good food and relaxing. Â The restaurant never gets too full, just comfortably busy, has a large menu of high quality items, as well as all of the cutesy Chinese restaurant drink choices.
Review Source:I really like the place. I've been a dozen or so times always had good food and service. I love the duck there and get it often. mix of sushi and chinese dishes. Comfortable and relaxed, it is never too crowded or empty. Nice little gem on the CT mass border and for a part of the earth as culturally bereft as north central CT, an oasis of tea and sympathy. Why no 5th star? I can't think of one other than i don't give them out willy nilly. If i had the cash i''d be a regular.
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