Came on a cold Saturday night and got seated right away with a group of 4. We got a wide selection…read moreof things from the expansive menu-- from the dim sum to the more traditional Chinese dishes, everything was a hit. The pork xiao long bao was a stand out for me, it was rich and savory and I could eat a whole order myself. We ordered: - pork xiao long bao - hot and sour soup - pork steamed buns - scallion pancake - sautéed string beans - tri nut chicken - shredded beef with chili peppers - shanghai sautéed thick noodles with veg The serving sizes were plentiful for our group, we even took home left overs. Everything was so fresh and the mains came with plenty of white rice. The drinks were great, everyone got a different cocktail and we had no complaints. Overall a great value. We were initially planning to walk in to DTF but the wait was over 2 hours. I'm glad we pivoted to come here instead.

I had the pleasure of going here a couple of times in the past week and was impressed by the menu…read moreand the service each time. We were immediately greeted and sat at a table in the back dining room, which can be mostly private or lively, especially as there are some larger tables back there. We had the xiao long bao, both pork and crab and they were nicely prepared and flavored, with the traditional vinegar served and we carefully navigated getting them off the paper in the dim sum steamer and onto the soup spoon. Warm, brothy and tasty! We had some shumai and pan seared pork dumplings that also were nicely prepared. As we were celebrating a special occasion we had a dish off the menu, scallion and ginger crab. It was expertly prepared and the delicate crab and the tasty sauce mixed well together. The standout dishes continued with the dry sautéed crispy shredded beef, the Tingling Curry Chicken hot casserole, and the red cooked short ribs in Hang Chow style being ultimate comfort food in the cold weather. The Shanghai fried rice was also top notch as an accompaniment or could be a main course. We had some pea shoots as well as some water spinach (off the menu). Both brought clean, bright flavors and some greens to the mix, though the beef ribs come with some greens as well. Service was attentive and the water glasses and tea cups were kept full throughout our meals. It is an excellent, traditional Shanghainese restaurant and the casserole recipes have been handed down from generation to generation, bringing deep, wonderful flavors, as they are slow cooked to perfection.

Great overall assortment. Central location. Staff was warm and inviting. Went with the pan fried…read morenoodles, shrimp, fried rice, chicken, soup, dumplings, the Chinese pancakes, and orange chicken. Great quality food. Fresh ingredients that were prepared well. Everything from plating to presentation was on point. Don't miss out on this great option for Chinese food.

Chose this spot for a late lunch since it was close to our next stop. I wasn't quite sure what to…read moreexpect, especially being in Midtown rather than Chinatown. But it turned out to be a fantastic meal and fully satisfied my endless craving for well-made soup dumplings. The scallion pancakes were excellent, too, crispy without being greasy and packed with scallions. I had seen a lot of reviews praising the General Tso's chicken, but I've honestly avoided the Chinese-American dish for years. Too often it's overly sweet with a heavy batter. Still, after seeing plate after plate come out to nearby tables, I decided to give it a try. What a surprise. It was a huge portion of fresh white meat chicken with a light coating and a perfectly balanced sauce, served piping hot. We couldn't finish it (knowing we had a big dinner later), but I kept going back for "just one more piece" more times than I'd like to admit. Reservations aren't accepted for parties of two, but in the late afternoon it wasn't busy at all, we walked right in with no wait. Would absolutely come back.

Love love the food ! The crispy rice soup and design your entree are always terrific !…read moreThe service is always excellent Its my fav restaurant on the upper eastside

I generally gravitate to Chinatown-type restaurants, but with InKind credits to redeem, we ended up…read moreat Tri Dim Shanghai. And I'm glad. We'll certainly return! Shredded crispy duck is lean, crisp (living up to its name) and in my estimation, perfect! A half order is $33 and comes with crepes and what I guess is thin-cut celery and hoisin sauce. Our other two dishes merit maybe four stars. I had high hopes for prawns with black bean sauce and minced pork, but there was little pork and the dish was under-seasoned. Beaten egg white, a component of the sauce, was almost raw and when separated from the black beans, runny and unappealing. When I inquired about 'vegetarian delight,' our server suggested creating our own dish. Four sautéed vegetables for $16. I went with bok choy, broccoli, mushrooms and fried tofu. I asked for a flavorful sauce. I believe we got garlic, but it was too subtle, not garlicky enough.. Service is on-the-ball. Ambience is lovely. And Saturday night, hours before the dreaded snowstorm, the restaurant was busy. Reservations recommended.

This place is definitely worth the visit. The prawns, sea bass, and clay pot were amazing!read more

Perfect General Tso's and the Thyme Out is delish. Spring rolls are ok but the drinks are to die forread more

the line here is always short and food comes out pretty fast. I've tried their noodle soups, dry…read morenoodles, rice bowl, and dim sum. I think many of the dishes here feel like they're missing something; the noodle soups lack depth, the dry noodles are pretty bare (just a ton of noodles with some sauce), and dumplings seem pretty standard. for a fast food spot, or rather should I say an express spot, can't say I can really expect much more but that does mean it's definitely not a first choice spot for me. I come here when I just need to get something quickly and I'm not feeling too picky about what I'm eating. I will say their soup dumplings are pretty good. The skin is on the thicker side and it's usually not overcooked so the skin doesn't break super easily unless you directly poke it. Recently I tried their spicy beef soup dumplings and this is the best item I've ever gotten here. You can taste the peppercorn in the soup. It comes with a vinegar sauce on the side that pairs well with the dumpling after you've taken your first bite. I think this is the most stand out item and I would come back to get that again. They have self served water and other utensils you might need at a self-serve station which is convenient. The tables arent usually too dirty. There's also some drinks available for purchase. Service is standard. They have a board outside promoting a deal but when I asked about it, it turns out they stopped doing the deal a long time ago

I was really happy to see a location even closer to me, and although they say express you still can…read moredine inside and receive the same great hospitality like I received from the other location I just recently visited. I decided to try the crab and pork soup dumplings because I heard they use real crab meat and not imitation. I also decided to try stir fried noodles with chicken instead of the signature noodles I brought from the other location. I would give my food from this location four stars but my overall experience five. My soup dumplings although very good, were smaller than the soup dumplings from their other location, and they also seem to have less broth inside of it. I also didn't get any crab flavor or see any crab meat formed inside the meat of the dumpling and it really tasted like I was eating a regular pork soup dumpling, it just didn't stand out like I thought it would. As for my noodles, although a different texture, it still lacked in flavor and the chicken was very good with it, but it needed more of it. Overall I would still like to revisit both locations just to compare the soup dumplings again, because I don't know if the express part had anything to do with the size of the dumplings. This location will definitely will stay in my files. Two thumbs up and Happy Yelping!

I've dined here many times, and the authentic Chinese cuisine is the best in the Edgewater area…read more This evening, I enjoyed my seasonal favorite--soft-shell crab prepared salt-and-pepper style--and it was outstanding! I'll definitely be back before the season ends. The seafood pan-fried noodles never disappoint, and I also ordered another longtime favorite, the clay pot eggplant. Both dishes were excellent, as always. Highly recommended for anyone looking for authentic Chinese food and consistently great flavors. The owner, Tony, always greets guests warmly and makes everyone feel welcome. Our waiter, Peter, was attentive and provided excellent service throughout the meal. It's an all-around enjoyable dining experience, made even better by the beautiful Hudson River waterfront view. A true neighborhood gem that keeps us coming back.

I'll start by saying that I still think River House is the best Chinese restaurant locally ,but…read moretoday I tried their shrimp and broccoli and it was somewhat disappointing. The shrimp potion , as expected is always less than chicken entrees. But this wasn't the main issue. The shrimp had a stronger than usual seafood taste like it wasn't thoroughly washed and the texture was tougher than in used to like it was possibly overcooked. The sauce was god and the broccoli tasty but the shrimp was a little offputting. I'm not sure I would order the shrimp and broccoli again.

Food was incredible, great for groups!! Ambiance was spacious and amazing! You can watch the…read moredumplings being made right in front of you!

We were lucky to get in and out for the theatre . Service…read morewas very efficient. The portions were small so for the price We were still hungry after sharing many different plates to try different dishes.

I am a regular here. Walked in today after 6pm and they were busy. Showed the hostess my platinum…read morestatus for priority seating. Told that only works when they are not busy. Why would I need priority seating if they aren't busy?! The hostess is non-Asian and obviously not trained about the app. I then spoke with a Chinese employee who conversed with me in Mandarin and she said I will get the next table. When you know you're right, persistence pay off. Stand your ground. Bravo to the wait staff who honored my status.

I'm being an overly harsh critic- this place is honestly great. The service was quick and…read moreattentive. It was a clean restaurant. The food quality and taste was amazing. Just a few things to pick on. 1) cucumber dish was good, but did feel it lacked a bit flavor and spice. Huge portion 2) wine cold chicken, felt like it was nothing special. Definitely had better elsewhere and prob wouldn't order again. Had food remorse and wish I ordered another cold dish 3) pork xiao long bao, soooo flavorful and juicy. Like I felt like I was having soup. I think the skin was a little too thick for my liking. Overall would definitely come back if I was in the area but would seek to come if it wasn't convenient.

Such a cool place to stop for a bite. The menu is ENORMOUS so those with foodie FOMO, look out. We…read moreskipped the soup dumplings based on other reviews and instead went for the dumplings in chili oil and pork buns. The buns could have been more filled but we loved the pillowy exterior. The dumplings were great, and I put the leftover oil on everything else! For mains the string beans were crispy and slightly charred, with excellent flavor. My husband got the beef with macadamias which was a surprise and he ate every bite. His only complaint was he wished for smaller bites of meat. I got one of their specialties which had multiple proteins including pork, chicken, beef, and shrimp. I liked it very much but with the chili oil it really sang. We were too full for dessert but had such a lovely time. I do wish the server had come a bit more times, especially after the food was dropped off because I would have loved more chili oil!

Went here after work with a reservation. Not too crowded and tables were far enough apart…read more Drinks were a good price. Must get the cauliflower & the rice cakes!! You can skip the soup dumplings here.

May is the best! The food and service were great, Sapporo ok tap - would comeback again for sure!read more

we had the lobster noodles which was spot on Cantonese style…read more The waiter was so nice and showed us the fresh lobster we were about to eat. My son was so excited and it tasted so good. Yay every last noodle and made a mess of his hands. "here's his review: I have never tasted such good lobster noodles! The people were so nice and even showed us the lobster that we were going to eat along with a picture of us holding it! At first the room looked a bit small but the second I looked around I found I was wrong, the room was huge, homey, and clean!"