Chinatown gem serving up stellar Shanghainese cuisine, known for its exceptional soup dumplings and other classic Chinese fare. A must-try for authentic flavors.
This Shanghainese Chinese restaurant in Chinatown offers a wide array of classic dishes, with a particular emphasis on their soup dumplings, which are frequently praised. While many patrons rave about the quality and authenticity of the food, some concerns have been raised regarding the restaurant's health inspection ratings.
This restaurant specializes in Shanghainese Chinese cuisine. It is particularly renowned for its soup dumplings (xiao long bao), which many consider to be among the best in the city. Other highly recommended dishes include fried dumplings, noodles, string beans, and spicy eggplant in garlic sauce. Some negative feedback exists regarding the soup dumplings being flavorless and a general concern about the restaurant's health inspection ratings.
"The restaurant is highly recommended for its soup dumplings, which many consider the best in the city. Other popular and recommended dishes include fried dumplings, noodles, string beans, spicy eggplant in garlic sauce, and scallion pancakes."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment towards the food, frequently recommending the soup dumplings and other Shanghainese dishes. However, there are recurring concerns about the restaurant's health inspection scores.
Important Note
There are recurring mentions and concerns regarding the restaurant's consistently poor health inspection ratings.
"Scallion pancakes from delux green bow are mentioned."
Neutral"This commenter had an excellent experience with scallion pancakes at Deluxe Green Bo once, but subsequent experiences were mediocre, suggesting inconsistency."
Neutral"This commenter recommended Deluxe Green Bo."
Positive"This commenter recommended Deluxe Green Bo for scallion pancakes."
Positive"Deluxe Green Bo is praised for its 'deluxe green bo' dish and soup dumplings."
Positive"Deluxe Green Bo is recommended for soup dumplings and Shanghainese lo mein, which features thick noodles."
Positive"Green Deluxe Bo is recommended for its pork and crab soup dumplings during a Chinatown food crawl."
Neutral"This commenter recommended Deluxe Green Bo, along with Maxi's and Noodle 3, stating they offer the best Hong Kong style wonton noodle soup."
Positive"Deluxe Green Bo is listed among several other recommended restaurants in Chinatown."
Positive"A brief mention of Deluxe Green Bo as a favored restaurant."
Positive"Deluxe Green Bo is listed among several other recommended restaurants in Chinatown."
Positive"Recalled a negative experience where a friend was recommended Deluxe Green Bo, and the first Yelp photo showed a bug in a dish."
Negative"This comment recommends GREEN BO for General Tso's chicken."
Neutral"Deluxe Green Bo is listed as a recommended spot for General Tso's chicken in Manhattan."
Neutral"This comment simply recommends Deluxe Green Bo for General Tso's chicken."
Positive"Wondered if the original poster tried the soup dumplings at Deluxe Green Bo, suggesting it would be a 'travesty' if they hadn't."
Neutral"Provided specific details from a September 2025 inspection, including issues with food temperature, toxic chemical storage, improper food handling, and evidence of mice. Also noted a March 2024 inspection with 73 points and evidence of pests."
Negative"Responding to the health grade concern, this user speculated it could be due to cleanliness or a bribe issue, after seeing the sesame chicken photo."
Neutral"The commenter loves Deluxe Green Bo for soup dumplings but has concerns about the restaurant's consistent 'C' health grade, suggesting they are not addressing kitchen issues."
Negative"The user had good food and great service at Deluxe Green Bo, opting for it when their original choice was closed. They specifically mentioned the Chicken Lo Mein and Sesame Chicken."
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