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M Shanghai Bistro

Chinese Restaurant and Dumpling Restaurant$$$$

Williamsburg, Brooklyn

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M Shanghai Bistro

7.5^/10

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Ranked #8 for dumplings in Brooklyn
This Chinese restaurant is famous for their soup dumplings. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Get the steamed pork buns aka soup dumplings!!"(41 Tips)
"Steamy juicy pork bun, get em, nipple and slurp the best up"(16 Tips)
"Dumplings and spicy wontons are great."(6 Tips)
"The veggie dumplings and tic tac toe chicken are delicious."(5 Tips)

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SarahAugust 26, 2013
Everything is delicious! The bartenders are great at giving suggestion as well. Be sure to check the hours of operation - we were there at 4 on a Saturday, but they didn't open till 5pm.
Marie RicherDecember 18, 2016
Definitely the best soup dumplings in Brooklyn and give Joe's Shanghai a run for their money for best in the city. Better than King's County Imperial imho.
Abigail KofflerAugust 5, 2016
Been here 5+ times
This place is insanely good: the spicy vegetable wontons come with peanut sauce and the patio has AC! A gem!
Christine DaCruzApril 24, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Get the spicy veg wontons, my absolute favorite! But seriously everything on this menu is worth a try. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this place!
Frank GJune 17, 2017
Went here with my wife & mother in law, food & wine were great, the first host was good, nice guy. Second hostess was rude & nasty. If I come back & see her I'll leave immediately. Else I'm in!
brian braikerDecember 23, 2012
The juicy pork dumplings are what I've always known as soup dumplings. Whatever you call them, they're the best I've ever had. Phenomenal. Bite a corner and slurp out the broth of insanity.
SteveOctober 16, 2014
Order the "Sliced Beef with Scallion and Onion in Brown Sauce (Awesome!)". That is the actual description. (#55 for dinner, #33 for Lunch)
Evan BartlettApril 3, 2015
It's great for take out but even better in person. Get the pork buns ( they are dumplings, not pork buns like you would expect), the mains are all good
Thomas StroblOctober 5, 2014
Went there without any expectations and it looks like a crazy fusion between a chinese restaurant and a football bar. Still have dreams about those soup dumplings, really insanely good.
Yili LJune 8, 2013
This place is one of the more "authentic" Shanghainese restaurants I've ever been to in NY. The flavors have a better salty/sweet proportion and really reminds me of the dishes my mom makes.
héloïseDecember 26, 2014
Conventional American Chinese. The veg dishes hurt my tummy. Too much corn starch. Scallion pancake is the McDonald's burger of scallion pancakes + doughy inside. Try Vanessa's or Xian > authentic.
Colby SpikesJanuary 6, 2015
First time here, MUCH better than M Noodle for sure! Soup dumplings were pretty good, fried rice was more steamed rice than anything
Shaun NewportMay 24, 2014
PUSHY STAFF. Food was tepid and came.to quickly to be "made to order". Literally less than two minutes...fast food shack with delivery. Worth it for casual convenience. No more.
Eric WagnerAugust 8, 2011
Xiao Long Bao on delivery--amazing. Dou Miao with garlic--also amazing. Spicy Pork Dumplings--not spicy, but delicious. Honestly, I feel like you can't go wrong with this place. Read more
JohannaAugust 31, 2014
Been here 5+ times
The veggie dumplings and tic tac toe chicken are delicious. The mojitos are *really* delicious.
Robin ManMarch 23, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Order the following: Soup Dumplings, Pork Shu Mai, Awesome Beef, and Shanghai Noodles. Optional, scallion pancakes and roast pork buns. This place is so flippin' good.
Natalia UDecember 27, 2019
Nice bartender, tasty food, nice cocktails, pleasant staff. Price higher than Manhattan
Mike LeottaDecember 27, 2015
The steamed juicy pork buns are actually soup dumplings and you should get them.
Raquelle JessieNovember 18, 2014
best chinese food ever order awesome beef, spicy eggplant , salt & pepper shrimp & the soup dumplings
John DeelyJanuary 13, 2013
Come for the dumplings and buns, and stay for the rice cake noodle dish with pork. It's de best!
Jason SpakJune 15, 2013
Soup dumplings are a revelation. Let the pro's mix up the tangy spicy dipping sauce for you.
Maria StanishevaDecember 3, 2013
The pork soup dumplings (the soup is inside ;)) and the scallion pancakes were delish!
Anne CzernekDecember 17, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Pork buns = soup dumplings, spicy wontons = peanut curry shu mai. Add a noodle dish and it's enough for 2.
SeemaOctober 6, 2012
Get any of the dumplings and you will not be disappointed. Lots of food for low prices!
Berrak KOctober 14, 2016
Spicy vegetable wontons with a peanut sauce is a good try 👍
Rami Haykal-ManningApril 30, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Juicy pork buns and the wontons are a must
Hunter OrahoodOctober 23, 2015
Juicy Pork Buns!! So damn good. Also really good Kung Pao Chicken.
Dennis KwanDecember 30, 2013
Great soup dumplings ! Try the lotus root as a vegetable dish !
sharilynSeptember 22, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Not in Chinatown! but tastes like it is. Great soup dumplings but also shredded pork with tofu, dried beef, and other Shanghainese delights.
John PennerDecember 21, 2014
Best place to get a dim sum type lunch on weekends in Williamsburg
Amy TremmelMarch 23, 2015
Get the juicy pork buns (aka soup dumplings) and sit in the back garden.
HenaliSeptember 30, 2016
ahhh spicy pork dumplings and veggie shu-mai. please get them!
Peter KellyMarch 21, 2015
Been here 5+ times
If you don't get the soup dumplings, you're making a huge mistake.
Matthew WeinbergJanuary 13, 2011
I loved the beef will scallions and onions (minus the onions). And of course, the soup dumplings!
Josh MateoSeptember 6, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Don't eat soup dumplings while you are highly intoxicated. #burnedlips 💎👅
Nestor BaillyNovember 9, 2014
Avoid the soups and 'specials,' focus on dumplings and buns
Adam MayAugust 29, 2016
Amazing Beef is actually amazing
Rami Haykal-ManningJuly 21, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Good soup dumplings, wontons, shredded beef
Ana LopezOctober 25, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Obsessed with the hot n sour chicken soup. And the pea leaves. And the seafood dumplings. Sit by the bar!
Jeff WeinsteinDecember 14, 2014
Pork dumplings, duck over rice, and soup!
Joeski JoeMay 8, 2012
Been here 100+ times
Linsanity is in full effect here. M Shanghai #17 Scallion Pancakes shirts are $10 each, get em while they last!!
Margaret IppolitoSeptember 12, 2013
Most authentic pork dumplings/buns I've had in the US.
Jackie VMarch 22, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Y'all weren't joking about the soup dumplings. So good.
Jackie VMarch 22, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Y'all weren't joking when you recommended the soup dumplings!
Kate WagnerFebruary 3, 2013
Food is good. But grade pending probs because of the multiple fruit flies swarming about my food and beer. 
Edward FabilaMarch 10, 2015
Get the hot and sour soup - never disappoints!
Amit GuptaAugust 24, 2012
The veggie lomein here is perfect. You should eat it.
Jennifer BrunerMay 7, 2013
Steamy juicy pork bun, get em, nipple and slurp the best up
Sarah DrydenSeptember 4, 2014
Best soup dumplings outside of Joes Shanghai!
markus gerdemannJanuary 21, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Get the steamed pork buns aka soup dumplings!!

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