Dirt cheap Fuzhou eats—try the dumplings & peanut noodles.
This Fuzhou cuisine spot in Chinatown is a go-to for incredibly cheap and satisfying eats, particularly renowned for its dumplings and peanut noodles. While some debate its
The restaurant is celebrated for its Fuzhou specialties, with dumplings (pork and chive being a favorite) and peanut noodles frequently highlighted. While many find the food to be a great value, some believe it's only decent due to the low price point, and a few have reported negative experiences with specific dishes.
"The dumplings, particularly the pork and chive variety, and the peanut noodles are frequently recommended. Adding sour vegetables to the peanut noodles is a popular suggestion for enhancement."
Customers generally praise the incredibly low prices and hearty portions of Fuzhou cuisine, especially the dumplings and peanut noodles, though opinions on overall quality vary.
Important Note
Some diners feel the restaurant is only 'good enough' or 'mid' for the price, and there have been negative reviews regarding specific dishes and crowded conditions. There were also past rumors of potential closure, though these appear to have been dispelled.
"Shu Jiao Fuzhou's pork chive dumplings are noted for their similar seasoning and wrapper thickness to 88 Lan Zhou, though their fried dumplings aren't as crispy. The commenter also suggests pan-frying their frozen dumplings at home for a crispier crust."
Neutral"This commenter found Shu Jiao Fu Zhou on Grand St. to be the closest alternative to the previously mentioned 88 Lan Zhou for dumplings."
Neutral"This commenter states that Shu Jiao Fu Zhou offers chicken dumplings and also mentions North Dumpling's chive pancakes."
Positive"This commenter mentions Shu Jiao Fu Zhou in the context of pan-fried dumplings."
Positive"Shu Jiao Fu Zhou is praised for its amazing prices on peanut noodles, dumplings, and noodles in general."
Positive"Shu Jiao Fu Zhu is recommended for casual counter-service dumplings."
Neutral"Shu Jiao Fu Zhou is listed as a fast and cheap option for food in Chinatown. This is one of several similar recommendations."
Positive"This commenter believes the old Shu Jiao Fu Zhou location had sweaty windows, and the food at the new location is worse, attributing this decline to TikTok popularity."
Negative"The commenter mentions that Shu Jiao Fu Zhou has become popular due to TikTok, leading to longer lines compared to King Dumplings, but acknowledges their peanut noodles are better."
Positive"This user finds both the old and new locations of Shu Jiao Fu Zhou problematic. The old location felt like eating in a prep kitchen, while the new one is overly crowded with TikTok-influenced lines and sticky tables."
Negative"This commenter prefers the pan-fried dumplings at Shu Jiao Fu Zhou over King Dumplings, noting they have a crispier wrapper and more filling, despite being slightly more expensive."
Positive"The commenter suggests Shu Jiao Fu Zhou on Grand Street for dumplings and peanut noodles as part of a food tour. They also recommend bakeries for dessert."
Positive"Su Jiao Fu Zhao was recommended for popular Fujianese noodles and dumplings."
Neutral"The original poster highlights Shu Jiao Fu Zhou for its classic peanut noodles with sour greens and pork and chive dumplings, noting it's still one of the best buys in the city at $8.50."
Positive"The commenter asks if Shu Jiao Fu Zhou is worth visiting beyond its cheap prices."
Neutral"This commenter recommends Shu Jiao Fhu Zhou among other places."
Positive"This commenter lists Shu Jiao Fu Zhou as a recommended restaurant in Chinatown."
Positive"Shu Jiao Fu Zhou was recommended for dumplings."
Neutral"This restaurant was listed as a recommendation for affordable meals, likely under $10, in Chinatown."
Neutral"This commenter stated that Shu Jiao Fu Zhou is more suitable for lunch or a snack rather than a dinner spot."
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