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456 Shanghai Cuisine

Chinese Restaurant and Asian Restaurant$$$$

Chinatown, New York

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"Soup dumplings are totally unexpected and great!"(50 Tips)
"... crab and pork buns; fried tiny buns; pork, ham, bamboo shoots and tofu-skin..."(7 Tips)
"Juicy pork buns (soup dumplings) are delicious."(8 Tips)
"cold noodles and stir-fries."(8 Tips)

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Emily WilsonJanuary 27, 2016
The soup dumplings are small & delicious. You'll want more than 1 order, unless you're only 2 people. The fried tiny buns (while not tiny) are good too. Stir fried string beans are surprisingly great.
New York PostAugust 25, 2014
Three dedicated cooks expertly hand-make dumplings from lean pork shoulder daily. Poke a hole in the skin to cool it down or let the soup run out into your spoon, then add the ginger-vinegar. Savor. Read more
Kate 💎 KolendaDecember 13, 2015
Been here 25+ times
The "mini" dumplings are anything but mini, but make sure you order the pork soup dumplings and beef pancake with egg; the latter is cooked in plum sauce and is a great balance of sweet and savory.
Time Out New YorkJanuary 25, 2018
This 1963-vintage eatery reopened in 2011. Most of it's Shanghai classics remain the same—soup dumplings, crispy whole fish and cold sesame noodles as well as array of dim sum and lunch specials. Read more
Eric FriedmanOctober 16, 2013
Get the soup dumplings. Advice-grab a steaming lava temperature dumpling and fill up the white spoon with dumpling sauce and let the dumpling cool in it. Once it's no longer 1000 kelvin - take a bite!
EaterJanuary 11, 2012
Stir-fried dishes are the go to here, & no meal is complete without an order of the xiao long bao. For groups of three or more, consider the massive $15 pork shoulder in honey sauce. [Eater 38 Member]
Eric TashDecember 25, 2013
Amazing! Lost among the throngs of Chinese restos, this hole in the wall aims to please. Come here for lunch and you won't have to worry about to dinner because you'll be stuffed. Prepare to share!
Nick AceAugust 7, 2015
Soup dumplings. Garlic Seaweed. String beans. Orange chicken. Duck. Scallion Pancake. You cannot go wrong here. Waiting for a table takes longer between 7-9. 9 is prime time for getting a table.
Eric FriedmanOctober 16, 2013
Get the pork shoulder with bok choi. It's a delicious huge family style amount of food for you to share with the table. It's a little sweet, but also delicious.
Bobby IrvenFebruary 26, 2013
Waiters are super friendly and patient! They know us by name. Food isn't the most authentic but it is great! And I used to live in china so I know!
GothamistJanuary 20, 2015
At this spot you can find fried tiny buns, aka sheng jian bao, which are basically the fried cousin of soup dumplings, but encased in thick, bready shell instead of a delicate steamed wrapper. Read more
Rachel SlursAugust 10, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Fantastic food and service. Favorites include (not so) tiny buns, string beans, pan fried noodles, scallion pancakes, sesame chicken, pan fried dumplings, and soup dumplings.
CompassApril 24, 2014
Shanghainese soup dumplings are a must-order at one of Chinatown's most famous restaurants. For dim sum or dinner, 456 Shanhai offers the best in authentic and affordable dishes.
Cole KennedyAugust 15, 2023
Loved the soup dumplings and the pan-fried pork dumplings (which also seemed to be full of broth). I don’t know if it was always “New Shanghai” but seems to be all the same.
The New York TimesNovember 29, 2011
Recommended: Steamed juicy pork buns; steamed crab and pork buns; fried tiny buns; pork, ham, bamboo shoots and tofu-skin ribbon casserole; pork shoulder in honey sauce; sautéed eels with chives. Read more
NickMackAugust 20, 2013
The pork shoulder in honey sauce is a large serving. Suitable for groups of 4+... Quite yummy. The pork is very, very tender. If you're not handy with chopsticks, you can get cutlery.
Savannah PetrickJanuary 31, 2016
xiao long bao (soup dumplings) are incredible- very small and juicy! the fried pork buns are kinda thick and greasy but also pretty good. $18 card minimum.
tricia wangDecember 5, 2015
This is mostly Chinese food for white people. It's acceptable but not great, you can find better in chinatown. Do get the red bean pancake. But The fried turnip is no where as good as joe's shanghai.
Michael KApril 21, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Great cold sesame noodles & awesome pork buns. Beef & scallions was solid. Waiter was a little snappy but doesn't matter, makes it more authentic? Great value. (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Vania S.January 17, 2017
SO CHEAP. My friends and I paid $9 per person including tip. Pork soup dumplings are good, but on the smaller side. Try the zha jiang mian (black bean noodles).
Roxanne SchwartzMarch 8, 2015
Been here 5+ times
My favorite Chinese in c-town. Go for the beef & peppers, the sesame noodles & the orange chicken.
Kathryn YuDecember 8, 2011
Eddie Huang (BaoHaus) recommends the pork and pepper stir fry, 8 treasure sticky rice dessert, liang jing yi soup, beef in egg pancake
Tarah FeinbergDecember 30, 2014
The soup dumplings, of course. Everything was really good - aromatic duck, Lo mein, Singaporean noodles, etc. Not greasy, just delicious.
Janelle GraceApril 26, 2015
Soup dumplings for the win! Also, the fried tiny dumplings are actually the opposite of tiny (compared to the soup dumplings) and crazy juicy.
What's Good HereAugust 9, 2014
This place is a real gem for Shanghai cuisine. Come here and try the crap & pork soup dumplings and order at least two of the stir fries.
Serious EatsMarch 15, 2013
Better than average Shanghai-style classics in a clean, bright setting. Tasty lunch specials are a great deal.
Elizabeth WhitfieldApril 11, 2015
Juicy pork buns (soup dumplings) are delicious. Also try the Crispy Turnip - you will be surprised but not disappointed!!
Adam LangdonFebruary 19, 2017
Me and my buddies go to. He's not super adventurous about foods but he does enjoy sesame chicken. This is our go to for Chinatown!
Tanya RobinsonMay 14, 2014
The "soup dumplings" are delish. But you have to hound the staff for everything. Repeatedly. It's like talking to Dorey from Finding Nemo.
Linda ChowFebruary 11, 2015
Grew up eating here! Can never go wrong with the pork soup dumplings, scallion pancakes, and stir fried rice cakes!!
Emily Householder StaceyMarch 10, 2014
This is real authentic Chinese food, I studied abroad in Beijing I would know. Get the soup dumplings, the best I've ever had!
the lovely hao lianAugust 6, 2017
these older asians will remind you of your grandparents from back home
Nicholas DoyleSeptember 13, 2014
Skip the overrated soup dumplings. You want the "Tiny" fried buns. They're a steam bun-soup dumpling hybrid of pillowy dough and soupy porky insides that are by no means tiny, in shape or flavor.
7th.ListSeptember 4, 2012
The setting is dropped-ceiling bland, but real pleasures await: outstanding soup dumplings, fried fish, cold noodles and stir-fries.
Cybill EchegoyenAugust 22, 2016
Only spot I ever go to when in Chinatown! Soup dumplings are to die for! 😍
Chris PolloneFebruary 10, 2015
Definitely worth it, BUT even though there's a Visa/MasterCard sticker on the door, after I ate they told me there's an $18 minimum charge. The server asked me to tip $6 to make my check $18. No.
jake furstMay 13, 2015
Been here 5+ times
the soup dumplings are overrated but everything else is underrated. the spicy Szechuan chicken is phenomenal, but those green hot peppers don't lie.
Kathy O'SheaMarch 28, 2017
Soup dumplings, sweet & sour soup & Shanghai Pan Fried Noodles☆ Service is superb!
Argelys OriachMay 29, 2016
Great soup dumplings. The kung pao chicken is also surprisingly delicious.
Kate FurmanJanuary 4, 2017
must try xiaolongbaos, skip the wontons in spicy sauce, it wasn't spicy at all.
Maria TobarAugust 10, 2014
Best Chinese I've ever tried :) the rice ball dessert it's amazing!
Sharyn ChanJuly 31, 2012
Soup dumplings are totally unexpected and great! The soup is inside
Clea CoulterNovember 13, 2011
Wonderful fresh food! The house special sea bass was fantastic as was the fried noodle plate. Highly recommended. Read more
Christina KnorrFebruary 14, 2018
The fried tiny dumplings were my favorite
Ben ZhukAugust 22, 2013
$2.95 cold sesame noodle. Xiao long bao are small but great. Try the fish.
Min TanAugust 22, 2011
Love the steamed pork buns. Long wait times and ok employee attitude. A tip for this place: don't get the crab meat steam pork buns they cost more + taste exactly the same as the regular ones.
Abn NSeptember 11, 2016
The tiny fried buns + the pork soup dumplings
LETTUCEDINEDecember 7, 2014
You're going to want 5766237986 orders of the soup dumplings
Ruby KamJuly 8, 2013
Get the second option on the lunch special menu for a healthier option:)
Paul BrennerAugust 7, 2011
The bathrooms are surprisingly clean and when you go downstairs you cab peak into the kitchen which is also shockingly clean.

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