Iconic Chinatown spot known for legendary soup dumplings. A must-visit for authentic Shanghainese flavors and a classic NYC dining experience.
This Chinatown institution is a go-to for authentic Shanghainese cuisine, particularly celebrated for its legendary soup dumplings. Diners rave about the delicate wrappers and flavorful broth that make each bite an explosion of taste. While known for its classic dishes, the restaurant also offers other popular items like sautéed string beans and crispy shredded beef.
Specializing in Shanghainese cuisine, this restaurant is most famous for its exquisite soup dumplings (Xiao Long Bao), which are consistently recommended. Other popular dishes include sautéed string beans, crispy shredded beef, and braised pork belly. While generally highly regarded, one commenter mentioned a less-than-ideal experience with a fish dish served with the head on.
"The restaurant is renowned for its soup dumplings (Xiao Long Bao), which are consistently praised. Other recommended items include crispy shredded beef, sautéed string beans, and braised pork belly."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the restaurant for its authentic Shanghainese flavors, with particular acclaim for the soup dumplings. While some note it can be touristy, the food quality and unique dishes are consistently highlighted.
Important Note
Some reviews suggest the restaurant can be 'touristy' and may have longer wait times, especially during peak hours or holidays. There's also a mention of a potentially unhelpful staff interaction regarding a specific dish.
"This commenter prefers Joe's Shanghai over Din Tai Fung, suggesting it as an alternative for better soup dumplings."
Positive"This commenter recommends Joe's Shanghai for soup dumplings in NYC and also mentions their crispy beef."
Positive"This user suggested Joe Shanghai as a safer bet for baby-friendliness among the mentioned restaurants."
Positive"Joe's Shanghai is listed as a recommended Asian restaurant, known for its dim sum."
Positive"Joe's Shanghai is listed as a place to get soup dumplings."
Positive"Joe's Shanghai in Chinatown is recommended for its soup dumplings and is noted to be busy on Christmas, requiring potential wait times and efficient dining."
Positive"Joe's Shanghai is suggested as a restaurant that might be open on Thanksgiving, with a question about preferred cuisine or area."
Positive"Lists Joe's Shanghai as a potential restaurant choice."
Neutral"This commenter recommends Joes Shanghai."
Negative"Joe's Shanghai was mentioned as a possible restaurant choice in the FiDi area."
Neutral"Joe's Shanghai is called a tourist trap, with the user stating that many other soup dumpling places are superior and have less of a wait."
Negative"This commenter recommends Shanghai 21 as a good place for XLB and also suggests Joe Shanghai as a Chinatown staple, recommending it to say you've been there."
Positive"This user generally recommends Joe's Shanghai for dim sum as a default option for visitors in Chinatown, particularly for those who want to walk around the area afterward."
Positive"Joe Shanghai is mentioned as a great place in Chinatown for soup dumplings."
Positive"Joe Shanghai is mentioned as a great place in Chinatown for soup dumplings."
Positive"This user believes Joe's Shanghai is always a good choice, noting that while the Manhattan location isn't as good as their old Flushing location, it's still very good."
Positive"This user mentioned Joe's Shanghai, stating it used to be good but has declined."
Negative"Responding to a query about Joe's Shanghai, this user recommended the sautéed string beans and crispy shredded beef."
Neutral"This user inquired about Joe's Shanghai, asking if their crab rangoon is homemade or supplied, and also asked for other favorites, mentioning they like the white meat sesame chicken."
Neutral"Joe's Shanghai is recommended for its cold sesame noodles. The user also mentioned Shanghai on 2nd and 71st for crab rangoon."
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