One of the OG Shanghainese restaurants is palisades park, this place looks and feels like it has not changed in decades, and that's a good thing! A serious contender to the best soup dumplings this side of the Hudson! The soup dumplings have an impossibly thin wrapper that stands to the task of not ripping on the way to your spoon. , They are filled with delicious clear broth, and the filling is superb. Some of our other favorites are the pan fried dumplings, the rice shumai, chicken with eggplant and many more read more

Delicious and high quality food, friendly service, and a very friendly and warm atmosphere. Everything we ordered was fresh and delicious, especially the Duck. The portions were very generous and we had a very nice overall experience. We highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who is in the area. read more

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We went late Friday night and ordered the soup dumplings (ofc), peking duck, sautéed chicken chili pepper (amazing), veg udon noodles, mapo tofu, and fried rice. They forgot to bring our fried rice and said the kitchen had closed by the time we asked them. This was unfortunate but we enjoyed the rest of the food. The sautéed chicken was a standout and we'd be back for that alone. The mapo tofu was better than most joints and felt like the right balance. The soup dumpling broth wasn't the heartiest we've had unfortunately so they were less than memorable for us but still worth a try if you don't know where else to get them! read more

Last time I am visiting this place. For the third time this cashiers have short changed me. Once is a mistake. Both the male and female in the front make the same "mistake." Really? Not happening again. read more

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Xia Long Bao ~~ Soup dumpling ~ One of the two places that we frequent !!! Have to order the soup dumpling. Probably the reason we go to these Chinese places !!! We had the xialongbao, House Special fried rice and the beef & green onion dishes. We were very disappointed with the beef & green onions since the meat was just too soft and the sauce was bitter(?????). But the fried rice was soooooo good. read more

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Best dumplings in Bergen County! For 3 people, you can get two orders of dumplings, one entree to share and Boa Buns for under $50. The food is always delicious and the entree is enough to share between 2-3 people. This location is always busy but worth the wait! Been here so many times and the recipe never changes. FYI this location is street parking read more

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We visited on October 28th to celebrate my husband's birthday. We absolutely love this place -- it's about an hour away, so we don't get to go often, but every visit feels like a special treat. Staff is friendly and the food is delicious read more

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I ordered takeout from here a few days ago. I can't speak to their soup dumplings or their authenticity since I went with an American style dish (sesame chicken) but I was satisfied with what I ordered. Their menu had a nice selection of chicken, beef, seafood and noodle dishes and the prices were reasonable. I was craving sesame chicken this particular day. I still haven't been able to find a spot that makes it quite how I like it or as good as NYC Chinese places. The sesame chicken here wasn't particularly crispy but the flavor was decent. It didn't have the depth of the sesame I like and it wasn't as crispy as I prefer but at least it wasn't sweet or ketchupy like some places and the meat wasn't all filler (though there was some filler). The serving was enough to have leftovers which I appreciated. Would I order again? Probably since the price is right, but Still on the hunt for great sesame chicken. read more

Old Shanghai Soup Dumpling - Sesame chicken - Shanghainese Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

The namesake soup dumplings are absolutely worth it. In fact, the workers are so confident you'll order them that they'll set down the small dipping plates with your menu and glass of water. I'm nowhere near an expert when it comes to soup dumplings, but I know what I love about these - thin but expertly wrapped dumpling skins that manage to contain lots of hot, sippable soup and a tasty meat filling. They come six to an order and come to your table in hot, steamy bamboo baskets. On each table, there are pour bottles of soy sauce, vinegar, and chili oil to make your version of a perfect dipping sauce. I'm also a major fan of the string beans here. They're flash fried in hot wok oil to a perfect tenderness with just a tad of fermented funk. These are far and away my favorite way to enjoy string beans, and Old Shanghai doesn't disappoint. There were a few but major pitfalls with our dinner. One was ordering the beef with peppers as one of our main entrees. We were enticed by the pictures (both on the menu and on the front window when we came in). But in a major catfishing swap out, we were given a platter that was mainly shredded peppers with a little beef. The peppers were also so spicy that we were shoveling mouthfuls of rice with every morsel. That led to the second snag with our meal. We were given a little bowl of rice with that entree, and after chowing quickly through it, we unthinkingly asked for another. At the end of our meal, we nearly choked to find that they'd charged a whopping $2.50 for the tiny serving. Ya'll, I know food costs are rising, but that hurt a little. Those quibbles aside, I'm still dreaming about those soup dumplings and when I can have them again. Service is somewhat cold but frighteningly fast and efficient. read more

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Old Shanghai Soup Dumplings - Palisades Park, NJ Old Shanghai has been a longtime favorite for me and my family--we've been coming here for years and it never disappoints. The soup dumplings are hands-down the best in the area (I could honestly eat them every day!). I also love that it's BYOB, which makes it perfect for a relaxed dinner or a special celebration with your favorite bottle of wine Some of our must-try dishes: Steamed Crab Meat & Pork Soup Dumplings - absolutely delicious and full of flavor Vegetable Fried Rice - simple, fresh, and perfectly cooked Peking Duck (by the slice) - rich, savory, and crispy Double Cooked Pork Szechuan Style - bold and spicy in the best way Beef Chow Fun - tender beef and chewy noo read more

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Tasty place, and particularly enjoyable on a weekday during lunch. Old Shanghai is situated on a main street in Palisades Park. Paid parking is available on side streets. There were plenty of spots when I arrived. The aroma outside is phenomenal, partly coming from this restaurant and likely the one next door. Plenty of tables were available during lunch on a weekday, service was attentive and food came out fast. It was overall a great experience. The tofu noodles were interesting to try, but not much flavor there. I poured my dipping sauce on top to liven it up. Sesame chicken was ok, but I really just got that for my daughter. The soup dumplings are excellent! The crab and pork combo one is particularly tasty. We also enjoyed the marinated jellyfish too. Salt and pepper squid was another solid choice. Crisp, flavorful and tender. I'd definitely return if in the area. read more

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Delicious food is even better with excellent friends.  Such a fun day at lunch with my friend and her husband at Old Shanghai Soup Dumplings in Palisades Park, NJ. Obviously their soup Dumplings are amazing, but each dish was better than the next. Their Sticky Rice Shumai may have been my favorite, but the Triple Delight, and Beef Chow Fun were amazing too. It's a cute and fun restaurant, and the service was excellent, and very attentive. Looking forward to our next visit to try the rest of their menu. read more

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Much better experience the second time around! Again ordered take out but placed order online. There is $1 surcharge for doing so. They automatically add tip but you can adjust. The only downside for ordering online is that the time the order takes is not accurate. The default seemed to be 30 minutes but took half that time. We ordered the pan fried dumplings, shrimp wonton soup, eggplant with garlic sauce, udon with beef, and triple delight. For the $65 or so that we spent we got a lot of food! The pan fried pork buns were so good! I definitely prefer these over their soup dumplings. The shrimp wonton soup was different. The shrimp "wontons" are similar to shumai. What the shrimp was wrapped in though didn't really hold up in the soup. The eggplant with garlic sauce wasn't that spicy. The beef in the udon and triple delight was nicely cooked, not chewy or fatty. read more

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The location of this place was very nice. The people were very welcoming. There is not a parking lot however I found plenty of parking around the area. I'm going to start off with the soup dumplings. They were my favorite and full of flavor. Every dish was so good the beef chow fun was light and full of flavor. The sesame chicken was crispy and so good. The house special fried rice was delicious. I have no complaints of every dish that we ordered here. Everything was light and full of flavor. I am definitely coming back here and have told a couple of people I know to come visit this place. They have so many options on the menu. Thank you for a great experience and I will be returning very soon. read more

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Excellent Chinese for Sunday night. I got Soup Dumplings, chicken and cashew and Bok Choy. Everything was fresh and delicious. Nice potions. A small white rice comes with every entree. Not American Chinese, but close. Try the soup dumplings. read more

Stopped here for lunch. Staff were friendly and happy to give recommendations. Very clean inside and spacious. Food came out very quick! We enjoyed the cucumber salad, crab and pork soup dumplings, pork buns, and veggie lo mein! read more

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TLDR: the best soup dumpling spot in the area. My go-to on a cold day. This place gets EXTREMELY busy on weekends and dinner time. It is very hectic and lively as most of the customers are families or large friend groups. Soup dumplings have the perfect skin, flavorful soup and very fresh meat. I prefer the one with crab meat. MUST GET. Pan fried pork dumplings: okay flavor- not the best I've had but still good. Pancake with sliced beef: extremely flakey with a generous portion of beef and great flavor. MUST GET Braised Fried Gluten: extremely flavorful broth that is soaked up by the fried gluten mixed with a bunch of other ingredients. A great appetizer. MUST GET Spicy beef and tripe: spice levels vary depending on the day so be warned. Might not be worth the gamble for some people House fried rice: perfect amount of Smokey wok flavor with a generous portion of shrimp. MUST get read more

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Delicious soup dumplings! The best in the area, I'd say. I used to like another soup dumpling place in Fort Lee but I think this is better. My go-to for soup dumplings. Their other food is delicious as well. read more

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I normally don't run to the review section to vocalize my discomfort or disdain with poor customer service because I like to cut people some slack. However, my guest and I left Old Shanghai Soup Dumpling feeling not only disrespected, but inhumanely treated. Upon arrival, we were seated in the back of the restaurant near the restrooms. Once seated, no one greeted us, made eye contact, or asked even the most basic customer service questions such as, "How are you?" or "What would you like to drink?" Our server immediately brought us water, while we noticed tea being served to other patrons. We initially chose not to think much of it. However, when another family was seated nearby, they were immediately greeted, served tea, and treated with a level of attentiveness that we never received throughout our entire visit. As the evening continued, our server rarely made eye contact and never once came to check on us. Our food was brought to the table with no explanation of the dishes, no acknowledgment, and no attempt at engagement. Meanwhile, we watched other tables receive warm interactions, meal introductions, check-ins, and genuine hospitality. At first, we tried to excuse the behavior. Everyone has bad days. People work long hours. We did not want to jump to conclusions. However, it became increasingly difficult to ignore what was happening when we were witnessing the complete opposite treatment being given to the people seated right next to us. The question we kept asking ourselves was simple: Why was that level of service not extended to us? Despite the poor service, we chose to overlook it because the food itself was quite tasty. Unfortunately, the issues did not stop there. There were flies in the restaurant and a strong cold draft that cooled our food down within minutes. What ultimately pushed this experience over the edge was what happened after we paid our bill. After paying the confirmed total of approximately $63 and leaving the restaurant, the hostess chased after us outside and demanded to know why we had not left a tip. Never in my life have I been followed out of a restaurant and publicly confronted over a gratuity. It was humiliating, unprofessional, and completely inappropriate. We calmly explained that the service we received did not warrant a tip. The only tip I can offer management is this: no customer should ever be made to feel invisible, unwelcome, disrespected, or targeted while simply trying to enjoy a meal. All in all, this experience left us feeling deeply uncomfortable and disheartened. No one deserves to be treated this way, especially not in 2026. read more

It's always good to be back at OSSD to enjoy a belly full meal. We were in for a weekend lunch, it was packed as expected, but we got a table without waiting. Restaurant was clean and tidy. We ordered some of favorite dishes beef tripe, eggplant with garlic sauce, chicken broccoli, gluten tofu and of course the soup dumplings. The dishes were served very quickly. All the items had amazing taste and flavor. read more

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This was my first time having soup dumplings and I'm glad that I enjoyed them at Old Shanghai. The restaurant is located on the busy, and highly visible, Broad Avenue. You could tell that this restaurant has lots of customers, because they have a large waiting area bench, as soon as you enter. The staff was very professional in getting us seated quickly and I enjoyed the wall scenery on one of their large walls. I cannot give enough kudos to the owner, who remained at our table, answering all of our questions, and gave amazing recommendations. Another thing that I appreciated was... photos for every menu item. It helped us ask questions and try new selections. We started with complimentary Oolong Tea and a spicy Cucumber Salad. Both were very good starters. Every single entree was DELICIOUS and thoroughly enjoyed: Steamed Pork Soup Dumplings (I enjoyed every bite of these dumplings and the entire process of preparing them was entertaining), Vegetable Dumplings, and Eggplant with garlic sauce. Now, there was one other item, but I forgot to take its photo. It was the Beef with Chili Pepper. Unless you are a black belt spicy food consumer, think twice about ordering this bad boy. I tried one chopstick full sample and now is when the feeling is returning to my tongue. The service, alone, was five stars. Staff members kept our water glasses full, quickly brought out our food, and accommodated all of our needs. I highly recommend Old Shanghai and will definitely return for great food and exemplary service. read more

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Sesame chicken and eggplant with garlic sauce are pretty your typical Chinese take-out dishes. Avoid ordering them. The egg plant was sweet and too much starch. Seasame chicken had chunks of just friend flour crumbs. Dumplings were consistent with past experience. So if you were here for the dumplings, you won't be disappointed. read more

Came back to try some other dishes and soup dumplings were just as good as I last remembered Veggie and pork wontons 3.5/5: soup and wontons itself was quite bland but I liked that it was meaty Double cook pork 4/5: this was delicious but you def need to pair with rice read more

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Food was amazing. Loved the special fried rice and beef chow fun. The string beans were also one of my favorites. Will definitely have to go back to try more dumpling menu items. read more

Old Shanghai Soup Dumpling - Soup dumplings - Shanghainese Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

I love this place - it has become my go-to place whenever I want a good, comforting slurp of soup dumplings. Owned by former manager from soup dumplings plus, their menus are nearly identical... but while the OG got a bit too pricey and slipped a bit in quality and taste, this relative newcomer is hitting all the marks! Parking is probably the worst thing about this place as you'll have to circle around a few times to find a spot, but your effort will totally be worth it. Crab and pork soup dumplings (5/5, APP) - Super tasty. Perfect with the sweet black vinegar and I'd add a dollop of their spicy chili crisp oil (on the table) Spicy Sichuan beef tripe w/ peanuts (5/5, APP) - my wife doesn't even eat spicy and she loves eating this! It's probably our second favorite app after the XLB. Great chewy texture that's not too tough, fragrant, savory, spicy, umami, and even slightly sweet, this is where it's at! Order it, Thank me later. Chicken with Mixed Vegetables (4/5, Main) - Nice counterpart to spicy dishes, it has great chew and generous amount of crunchy vegetables to offset the protein. I'm a fan of this place - probably my favorite Chinese spot in the area along with the incredible Xiao Chun Dian lamb skewer place few blocks down! read more

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Generous and authentic lunch menu. The hot and sour soup contained a healthy mixture of water bamboo, black fungus, and tofu. The scallion beef could easily fill with three bowls of rice. The noodles for the soupy jalapeños with pork slices and the dry with scallion and oil all had good chewy texture. The soup dumplings had very thin skin, showing the mastery in making and requiring the mastery in eating them. Ambiance was nostalgic with splash pictures of Zhejiang province small towns on one side and black-and-white old photos of Shanghai buildings on the other. read more

Old Shanghai Soup Dumpling - The shop front - Shanghainese Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

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If you're looking for excellent soup dumplings in Bergen County (New Jersey), then look no further, because I present to you, old Shanghai soup dumplings in palisades Park, NJ. I been to this place many many many times and never left there disappointed. The food always comes out fresh... The service is super punctual... And the prices cannot be beat. Tonight we ordered the following menu items which came out to $64.00: * Steamed Pork soup dumplings * Shrimp & Pork Dumplings * Spicy Cucumber Salad * 1x Peking Duck Bao * House Fried Rice * Chicken & Eggplant Old Shanghai provides authentic Shanghai dishes in an environment that will make you smile. Explore their wide selection of dishes that are made from high quality ingredients and prepared solely according to the recipes passed down by their ancestors. old Shanghai soup dumplings 133 Broad Ave, Palisades Park, NJ 07650 (201) 482-8088 info@oldshanghaisd.com @oldshanghaisd read more

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I decided to come here to grab lunch with family before heading into the city and this was meal that could have been skipped. Everything we ordered was bland, except the xiao long bao soup dumplings. There are definitely better places to go for an overall food experience, however, like many soup dumpling places, only the soup dumplings are worth trying. I recommend only getting the soup dumplings, specifically the crab filling ones. read more

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All dishes were the best I have eaten in a while (pork soup dumplings, beef and scallion pancakes, chicken and eggplant, flash fried green beans and chicken noodles). The service was spot on, absolutely no complaints. read more

Got there 25 minutes before opening that we were about 4 parties behind. No waiting so that was good. They open on time and the place was clean. Waitress were fabulous and very attentive. Foods are good but standard. We are from California. read more

delicious asian cuisine! this is my favorite place to get soup dumplings. the steamed pork soup dumplings always taste delicious and are well made. it's fresh with great flavor. the texture is right too. the pork isn't slimy or fatty when biting into the dumpling which is a common thing i've experienced with other soup dumplings. The food is good for both take out and dine in. The other dishes are tasty as well. The pork buns are delicious. It's hard not to order more! The service is good and the atmosphere is a nice. it is a nice place to have a tasty meal. read more

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Got takeout from here and I think the food is pretty good. I ordered a pork soup dumplings, shrimp fried rice, chicken w/ chili peppers, and shredded pork fried noodles. The soup dumplings, noodles, and fried rice were very good. The chicken I didn't like as much because there was too much batter and the chicken itself wasn't very tender. Price was reasonable and everything was packaged well. read more

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Haven't been here in a while (a couple years) but it's still an all time favorite. Soup dumplings are always good. Jelly fish is good - large, long pieces, good amount of sesame oil and flavors/garlic. Beef scallion pancakes were good- wish there was a little more hoisin sauce. Service was quick, bathrooms were clean. read more

I needed some soup dumplings and a lot of the spots that serve it in the area are overrated. I saw I had Old Shanghai Soup Dumpling bookmarked so we stopped in on a Saturday at around 2:30. There were still a lot of tables dining at that time. We ordered the crab soup dumplings, pan fried pork buns, spicy house special fried rice, and the crispy chow mein with beef. The soup dumplings were pretty solid. Skin was good, as was the filling. They also leave a whole jar of chili crisp at each table, which I loved. Pork buns were pork buns. They were fine but it's probably because I'm just not a huge fan of these but hubby loved them. Fried rice had plenty of ingredients and again, chili crisp elevated the flavors. I also enjoyed the chow mein but you have to eat it quick or else it'll get soggy from all the gravy. The only thing I didn't like was that it came with a bunch of celery, which I didn't know. But I did appreciate that there was a ton of veggies overall (Napa cabbage and carrots) but they still didn't skimp on the beef. Looking forward to my next visit! read more

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Soup dumplings were outstanding. Everything else was standard. Atmosphere was basic and clean. Staff was friendly. read more

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Scammers!!!!!! on uber eats. They put up buy 1 get 1 and when you order you will not get it. Canceled 2min after i order and they still charger me the total amount. Will never order here again!!!! read more

Great service and food. Had the soup dumplings, Peking duck and broccoli and chicken. They provided complimentary green tea. Everything was delicious but the soup dumplings weren't as soupy as I would have liked. read more

Old Shanghai Soup Dumpling - Tried the Peking duck and soup dumplings - Shanghainese Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

We had a terrible experience at this restaurant. The staff treated customers with no respect and were extremely rude. It was very disappointing to receive such poor service. read more

One of my favorite restaurants in Fort Lee. Their food is flavorful, the meats are tender, and they have an extensive menu. Although on the more expensive side, sharing family style is a great option for this restaurant. read more

Old Shanghai Soup Dumpling - Duck bun - Shanghainese Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

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This spot is located on a busy/Main Street with a lot of food options. I'm glad I chose this spot as it really delivered with tasty dishes. My family and I love soup dumplings. We have our tried and true spot but on Feb. 19th (President's Day), we were all off from work and decided to try a new place. When you walk in, there is a waiting room which indicated to me that they usually have a wait time and loyal customers. 1st good sign. We were here for a long time and the staff did not rush us. One of the waiters actually dropped a glass and the rest of the staff went around making sure no nearby customers were injured/apologized for the scare. They also checked in on the waiter and helped him clean up. Very nice and attentive staff. We ordered the steamed crab meat and pork soup dumplings and wow the broth was soooo delicious. It was our favorite part of the meal. It confirmed for us that we will be visiting again. The fried udon was also delicious. The bok choy wasn't overcooked and whatever sauce was drenching the noodles was tasty. The roast pork fried rice was good. They nailed every dish we ordered. I didn't taste any of the house special fried rice because I ended up being too full but my mom and sister were fighting to take the leftovers home so it was also a hit. I think they forgot and then realized we ordered the Peking duck because it was brought last even though it was an appetizer. When I did eat it, it was cold so I can't really judge it accurately. I would order it again and just hope I get it before my entree arrives. My family and I will be visiting again though I wouldn't be surprised if it is more packed than our first visit. I think we got lucky with the holiday. I don't see a place with food as this good not having a lot of customers. read more

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