Joe's Shanghai 鹿嗚春
(Now Closed)Chinese Restaurant and Dumpling Restaurant$$$$
Chinatown, New York
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seth lachsJune 6, 2013you're here because of the soup dumplings - don't overcomplicate the experience with other items. best method: add hot+soy sauces to spoon. place dumpling on top. bite tip, slurp soup. eat dumpling!
Alexis ConventoDecember 23, 2016We all know about the xiao long bao, but I have another secret: the scallion pancakes!! Best in the city IMO. Crispy outside, chewy inside, never greasy. Wash down with a Tsingtao, thank me later. 😋
Olivia PritchettAugust 22, 2014The pork soup dumplings were so GOOD ! Also the green onion cake things were surprisingly really yummy, as was the pan fried noodles. I was surprised at just how many celebrities had been there too !
Get the pork steamed buns, they're so so delicious! Line on the weekends is big. You might have to share a table with other people, but that's also fun. They only accept cash.
What's Good HereAugust 9, 2014Get two orders of the soup dumplings: pork & crab/pork, along w/ scallion pancakes. Start w/ the dumplings by pinching a hole at the top. Drip some of the vinegar w/ ginger. Sip the soup before eating
Emma QueryApril 16, 2015The dumplings are incredible, and the food portions are huge. You could definitely share an entree with a couple of people. Very busy, you'll be seated with people you don't know.
AFAR MediaAugust 12, 2014Even on a hot day, soup dumplings seem to satisfy some sort of the comfort food category which can't be touched by macaroni and cheese or grilled cheese and tomato soup at any other time. Read more
Stina P.January 21, 2014go with a group. go by yourself. go here sooner than later. be immersed in a community. meet new people. order the scallion pancake and crab and pork soup dumplings. pay less than $13 cash. smile.
Soup dumplings!!! Can't go wrong with the pork or the crab soup dumplings. Get the Shanghai fried rice and garlic bok choy as side dishes to compliment your dumplings!- Jules ShapiroSeptember 5, 2014Obviously the soup dumplings are amazing, duh. But so is basically everything else they make. We'll usually order a round of dumplings as an app and share an entree like their deelish moo shu pork.
Memo BenumeaJune 23, 2016Best soup dumplings in NYC. Worst wait to get dumplings in the world! If you have a party of 4+ just give up and eat at different tables. A 15 minute wait can easily be transformed into a 1 hr+ wait.
Amy ChenJuly 13, 2015No nonsense Shanghai soup dumplings. It's great for a late night meal and definitely the best soup dumplings I've had since coming to NYC. Make sure you bring cash!!
Roberto BuaMarch 19, 2015Their crab and pork meat steamed buns were amazing. The restaurant has a really old school feeling and a huge menu.
XavierApril 26, 2015Perfect! You can share one big table or wait for individual. I suggest to share an interact with all customers :) you must order number 9, 10 dumplings and something else. But dumplings are mandatory!
David RosenbergFebruary 1, 2015Don't be put off by the line, they turn tables extremely quickly. Once inside, don't miss the scallion pancakes and don't forget to drink all the Tsingtaos.
kira corbinSeptember 7, 2016Pork soup dumplings are great! Scallion pancakes and eggplant in garlic sauce are super good. Pan fried noodles... I think I just don't get pan friend noodles? Want to try spicy pepper salt fish.
Maj BenhamouJanuary 8, 2019Very tasty, dumplings apetizers come by 8 (pork soup... yes soup is inside the dumpling!, are delicious) and mains can be to share... don't order much..
Alex MontuschiSeptember 10, 2014This is the best Chinese restaurant in NYC hands down. You might have to share the table with strangers, but you won't regret it. Order the dumplings, a lot of them. Pancakes are also a must.
Elizabeth BursteinSeptember 3, 2017Get there early as there is a big line. Scallion pancakes, vegetable soup, vegetable fried rice, pork dumplings, and beef w broccoli all so good. Don't get the sesame chicken- If you can't get the waiters attention, try calling them "foo-woo-you-an". Also to get your bills, try saying "foo-woo-you-an, my-da-an" :) that's a sure way to get their attention!
Amazing dumplings. We had the pork soup dumplings. Noodle dishes are pretty large and a little too greasy for my taste but you have a lot of different options. Dumplings are a must tho :)
JamJam BSeptember 15, 2014don't be afraid to be seated at a shared table. your neighbors are just as uninterested in you as you are to them 😉. oh and of course order the soup dumplings! also scallion pancakes!- NaiaraMay 1, 2015Food waS great and cheap.Dumplings are awesome. Shrimp noodle soup was good but there might be better options. The service is not the nicest. We shared a table with other customers and it was great!
- Maj BenhamouJanuary 8, 2019Delicious dumplings AND mains, large portions. Don't let you be abused by next restaurant who uses the JOE'S... and has nothing to do with the original
Get soup dumplings just as good @ numerous places w/in 5 blocks of this place w/out waiting an hour.I do think the food's better quality here overall so worth checking in to see how long the wait is
Derek HoraniJune 6, 2013Definitely get the ______ because its so good. The ______ is especially tasty. Catch my drift? The complimentary tea is good too. This place is packed.
Julian BravoJanuary 9, 2014Good food. Stick to what you know don't mix flavors. Dumplings have a strong taste so eat them in small bites. Plates are big don't order a lot 1 enough for 2 people. Favorite: the spring rolls
Juan GomezJanuary 11, 2015Standing in line for over an hour was absolutely worth it! Just make sure you are familiar with the procedure for "defusing" the soup dumplings so you don't scald the inside of your mouth.
AriadnaJuly 15, 2018Amazing amazing food and huge portions. Always full. Crispy shredded beef is out of this world...- Rebecca GishkarianySeptember 21, 2014Order soup dumplings (pork & crab), scallion pancake, shanghai fried rice and the Eggplant with garlic sauce. Mix the eggplant with the fried rice and a little chilli...delicious.
İpek A.July 9, 2016Best dumplings in the city. Almost every month i stop by. The only bad thing is the host. She should learn how to be polite immediately.
My usual is the pork and the crab Xiao long bao. The shanghai noodles are also delicious! Always hits the spot!
UglyCookMarch 7, 2015Go all in with the crab and pork steamed buns (never mind the pork ones) and crispy shredded beef... Don't even read the rest of the menu... Awesome Chinese restaurant.
Mai TaJanuary 17, 2016The broth within the soup dumplings are thick and full of flavor. Especially the crab dumplings. Also, come at around 11:00 am and you'll get seated very quickly.
Elaine NgoSeptember 2, 2014Absolutely love their soup dumplings (the regular tastes better). Don't get their pan fried noodles because it's not the think egg noodles, but thick udon like noddles (not good). It's super crowded!
Peter GazaryanApril 6, 2016Dumplings are good. What's wrong - staff doesn't help too choose. For example I've ordered the beef with broccoli and sauteed veggies, and it turned out that sauteed veggies is mostly broccoli as well
Lydia VanWormerSeptember 5, 2017Scallion pancakes, soup dumplings, either General Tso's chicken or orange beef, and a round (or 7) of tsingtao. #heaven
Sarahi MartinezJune 3, 2017The best place in China Town to eat! OMG I love them. It a weird to share table with strangers but its funny. Highlight of the trip ⭐️
Stephanie DeDeckerJanuary 8, 2019Cash Only - Soup Dumplings are amazing - get both the pork and pork + crab and enjoy
AndreaChicNovember 7, 2016Probably the best soup dumplings in NYC! The place itself is a bit crowded and hectic, but it's definitely worth it because of the dumplings!
Léna Le RollandNovember 28, 2017I mean soup dumplings obviously but also everything else : veggies, fried fish and all. So good
Things got intense when a customer fought with the hostess. I mean Soup Dumplings were at stake here. Side note: Get the pork shoulder. You will not regret it.
Alyssa B.December 18, 2016You go here for the XLB. I liked the pork version over the one with crab better. Nom nom nom
MichaelAugust 18, 2015Do you like snuggling with strangers and great food? Well squeeze yourself into a communal table and try not to accidentally eat off your neighbors plate.
Laura Del WarbieJuly 30, 2017Just go for the dumplings they are amazing. It's low key and looks a bit like a bingo hall, this adds to the quirkiness of the place.- TimelessnomadJune 28, 2013Wish they had vegan soup dumplings :( they do have other good veg food though like scallion pancakes, turnip cakes with no meat, and a light cold tofu and veggies that is great during summer.
Always a wait. I usually get both types of soup dumplings, the scallion pancake, and some noodle dish. Have had the meatballs and they're pretty good
M. Silver AssociatesFebruary 2, 2012Shanghai Soup Dumplings! There isn't another place in NYC where as soon as you sit down your waiter asks if you want soup dumplings before he hands menu. Of course you do, that's what you're here for!
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