Chinatown's Shanghainese gem for craveable dumplings & noodles. Some recent concerns about health ratings, but food still a major draw.
This Shanghainese Chinese restaurant in Manhattan is a popular spot, particularly for its dumplings and noodles. While many rave about their soup dumplings, fried dumplings, and other Shanghainese specialties, some recent reviews mention consistent health code violations, with a 'C' rating cited. Despite this, it remains a go-to for many seeking authentic flavors.
Specializing in Shanghainese Chinese cuisine, this restaurant is highly recommended for its dumplings, particularly soup dumplings and fried dumplings, as well as its noodles. Dishes like vegetable chow fun, steamed pork buns, and scallion pancakes also receive positive mentions. While many find the food excellent, a notable caveat is the repeated mention of a 'C' health rating from recent inspections.
"The restaurant is highly recommended for its soup dumplings and fried dumplings. Other standout dishes include their noodles, vegetable chow fun, steamed pork buns, scallion pancakes, string beans, and spicy eggplant in garlic sauce."
Customers generally praise the authentic Shanghainese cuisine, with a strong emphasis on delicious dumplings and noodles. However, there are recurring mentions of a consistent 'C' health grade, which has raised concerns among some patrons.
Important Note
There are recurring mentions of the restaurant consistently receiving a 'C' health grade, with specific details about past inspection issues including food temperature, chemical storage, improper food handling, and evidence of pests.
"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."
Positive"This commenter mentions that Deluxe Green Bo has had poor health ratings for years."
Negative"This commenter recommends Deluxe Green Bo among other places."
Positive"This commenter lists Deluxe Green Bo as a recommended restaurant in Chinatown."
Positive"This commenter states that many restaurants have poor health ratings but don't get caught during inspections."
Neutral"This commenter notes that Deluxe Green Bo currently has a 'C' health rating."
Negative"This commenter recommends Deluxe Green Bo."
Positive"This user recommended Deluxe Green Bo, noting its soup dumplings and sublime fried tiny buns. They also mentioned that the restaurant, like others in Chinatown, can be very busy on a Saturday night."
Positive"Deluxe Green Bo is recommended for soup dumplings and Shanghai cuisine in Chinatown."
Positive"This commenter preferred Deluxe Green Bo over Joe Shanghai, recommending it every day of the week."
Positive"This commenter preferred Deluxe Green Bo over Joe Shanghai, recommending it every day of the week."
Positive"The user tried the string beans at Deluxe Green Bo based on a recommendation and found them amazing. They also highly praised the spicy eggplant in garlic sauce."
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