I used to live right up the street from this restaurant and come once in ever so often stop for quick dinner. And food used to be pretty good. But tonight we stopped for bite and not as good as it once was. But.. people need to be careful with dinner receipts. Total bill was attached with breakdown receipt on the bottom that already has added on tip of 18% that was added to the dinner bill but top receipt only shows total amount (included tip) and there also was another tip line. If you don't look closely you will end up paying a tip again to the total amount that that already calculated in the total. Never seen anything like this before anywhere in NY. I don't know if this is common practice but.... read more

Ordered jja jang myun for delivery via uber eats, which was a great dish to satisfy the jja jang myun craving. The noodles and sauce were packaged in separated containers, so you can add just as much such as you'd like. One order was a good portion size for the price, and the noodles were chewy and tasty. The sauces was flavorful but not overly salty, and there was plenty for all the noodles. All in all, a great place for jja jang myun. Can't speak to other dishes as this was all I got, but I would want to reorder or stop by and try out other options! read more

A nice more chill spot in ktown compared to the other restaurants, especially at night sometimes you can't even hear yourself while speaking. The only thing is that I came here on a Friday night with a date and although the restaurant wasn't close to being full, the worker seemed to rush us through our meal which was kind of unpleasant. read more

My friend and I were determined to get Korean food before I left New York. By the time we got to Koreatown a lot of the restaurants were closing or they were open and blaring music. We walked by Shanghai Mong and decided to give it a shot. The man at the door said they were closing soon but they were happy to seat us. We sat outside and the ambiance was great. Our server kept our drinks filled and the food came out quickly. I got the spicy pork bibimbap and my friend had the vegetarian option with broccoli. The food was alright, but definitely not in the top ten of Korean restaurants I've eaten at. The pork was a little bland, so I ended up just eating everything else in the bowl. Extra points for the stone pot! The rice was deliciously crispy. I'd come back, but will probably stick to the non-meat options. read more

Shanghai Mong - Spicy pork bibimbap - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Came here on a Sunday night at midnight, being that it was one of the only places open in k town at that time. The place was pretty popping given the reviews on Yelp, again probably due to being the only place open at the time. They serve food ranging from all different types of Asian cuisine. I ordered the Jjampong which cost around $19. The soup itself had very little flavor, almost tasting like water with a tiny amount of gochujang. The seafood itself was fine, but the tofu for some reason was very cold. This made the overall soup lukewarm, even though I had started eating it right when it arrived to me. I also got to try the pho and the Jajangmyun. The pho barely had any noodles and way too onions and the broth itself also did not resemble pho broth in the slightest. It kind of tasted like pork bone broth, nothing like beefy. I would not be surprised if they used the same soup stock for all their broth based soup dishes and altered them slightly. The jajangmyun, which was ordered spicy, was not spicy at all and also came out kind of cold. I would not recommend coming here if you have other options. The only redeeming quality is the $10 soju with the purchase of an entree (which may or may not be worth given the quality and price of the food). read more

The name Shanghai Mong is deceiving because this is Korean fast food restaurant with a Chinese name. This might be the reason it's not as popular but don't let that stop you from going in. The name isn't completely off since the menu reflects the Korean Chinese dishes like jja jang myun, jang bong, and yang jang pi. This is one of the few places in Koreatown that has these dishes in particular but they also have popular Korean items like kalbi and jjapchae. I appreciate their simple interior without the loud flare of the KPOP try hards that filled the other restaurants. Since I was dining alone, I chose Shanghai Mong to enjoy a quiet meal. In true Korean culture, I had the jja jang myun to reflect my black heart of loneliness. The meal hit the spot - the noodles were long and chewy and the black bean sauce was salty sweet with the blend of pork and onions. For the price of $10, it's shocking that more New Yorkers weren't capitalizing on this place. A lot of things are expensive in New York but dining doesn't have to be. It's one of the reasons why I would recommend checking out Koreatown - specifically Shanghai Mong if you are unfamiliar with the cuisine. read more

Shanghai Mong - Jja jang myun - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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The best Jjajangmyeon I have ever had in NYC! Just want to eat Korean jjajangmyun so I order food delivery. They divide the noodle and the sauce into two boxes so that the noodle still tastes very good when I get it! I ordered a combo of jjajangmyeon and seafood soup, but I really want to eat the sweet sour pork. I just add a note asking could I change the soup to pork. And i get a full box of that! Very nice they are! Definitely order again! read more

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Stopped by here for a casual dinner in KTown. Soju was inexpensive relative to other places in KTown and the food was pretty mediocre. Got seated right away and service was sharp. We ordered the Jap Chae and Bulgogi and both were fine but not impressive. Probably can't go too too wrong with this place. read more

We were craving jjajangmyon and we were glad we came here ! The food is a bit pricy than what it should be.. but it's nyc so ..... Jjajangmyeonn satisfied my taste buds, will visit again! read more

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I come here everytime I visit New York. The food is excellent and the service is great. Fun location

I've been relying on the Food Court for my jjajangmyeon, but after discovering this place, I can go here next time! I came in a big group and I ordered the Jjam Ja Myeon ($16) for myself. The service was fantastic and they even gave us dumplings on the house! The portion size of the Jjamjamyeon was huge. Chopsticks and their slippery noodles was really hard to work with, so beware of splattering! I preferred the sweet Jjajangmyeon compared to the Jjampong but I do appreciate the plentiful seafood they give. Both were nothing too special though, but they were still pretty good! Overall, friendly service place. The food was filling. I would go back! read more

Shanghai Mong - Jjajammyeon ($16) - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

I ordered the spring rolls and sesame chicken. Both were flavorless and no much more than fried dough Both were fried in rancid oil and the chicken had no sauce on it so it was inedible. I had to throw it out as it was disgusting Total rip off read more

Shanghai Mong - The descriptions and photos of the food are total lies - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Sadly I do not recommend. At. all. The place was ok as far as the space itself. The server was decently attentive. The plum wine and mango/guava/passion canned drink was good too albeit way overpriced at $5 for a cab of soda. The plain white rice was good. That's the end of the good part of the review. The actual food we ordered-- fried dumplings, cashew chicken and spicy garlic chicken-- we did not enjoy. The dumplings were bland and unexciting. The spicy garlic chicken was not cut in the right direction so It had a weird texture, was bland and tasted like it was microwaved, as did the cashew chicken. The sauce was very gelatinous and not in like a good duck sauce kind of way either. It was way overpriced, they added gratuity for two people at 18% and I left hungry. read more

Don't go. The waiter put 18% tip(after tax) without asking. They are trying to scam you if you don't look at the bill carefully.

While walking by with my Sister. We happen to notice my Aunt and Cousin sitting, so we stopped in to have lunch at this place. Personally, this place is alright and average (I have been to many restaurants in KTown that are worth trying), I felt like the palette was not dancing around. For the appetizer, I had the SHANGHAI DUMPLINGS (Minced pork and vegetable dumplings drizzled with your choice of sauce: GARLIC) which was very good but felt like it could have been more flavorful. For Lunch Entree, I had the MOZZARELLA SEAFOOD DUKBBOKI (Spicy, Soft, and tender rice cakes covered in a spicy sauce, seafood, and mozzarella) which was great but felt like the Mozzarella was a little too overbearing. While eating the dish a piece of clamshell got into my mouth and I accidentally bit into it. I would recommend this place to others. The service is well and the food came out quickly. read more

Shanghai Mong - Shanghai Dumplings - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

We went to a Broadway show on Wednesday night and we're hungry afterwards. We had planned on going to a different restaurant but it was already closed. Shanghai Mong was the only one still open - we checked 7 other restaurants first. We ordered 2 panko fried chickens and a tofu and vegetable soup. The chicken was bland and half of it was crunchy - the chicken itself was crunchy, not the breading. The soup had a few pieces of tofu and a few sad mushy broccoli. When I'm being charged $64 for dinner, I expect it to taste good. We should have went to McDonalds and saved a ton of money and at least had some good fries. Definitely never coming back here ever again. read more

Me & my family had a really great dinner here. Went with 4 adults and 7 kids (yes 7 kids!!) after a day out in the city. They were incredibly accommodating. The owner and his wife are so sweet. They set up a big table in the back for us. The Asian fusion menu really worked for us with everyone's different tastes which is why we chose this place. You can get pretty much everything here (Chinese, Korean, sushi, Thai, Japanese). The fried dumplings were excellent. The wonton soup was tasty. Surprisingly the sushi is where they really excelled. The fish was fresh and delicious. Spicy tuna hand rolls had were freshly prepared, not the normal mushed up stuff you usually get. The tuna was finely chopped and had an extra spicy sauce...really good! They even surprised the kids with some oranges and cake for dessert. They also offered to let us try out their karaoke machine. The owner told us occasionally he has random people just stop in to sing. There is no specific karaoke night so anyone can sing anytime. There is an actor/singer that likes to stop by and sing when he's in the area. We will definitely be back. Go for the sushi, you won't be disappointed. read more

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The photo in the menu looks promising I decided to order "Pork sweet and sour pineapple " They don't use the meat , they use the fat part of the pork. The place it's okay decoration wise . The service was not good and the food was tasteless and bland no flavor we added soy sauce to add some kind of flavor . read more

Jajangmyeon and tangsuyuk ( + ) is literally my favorite combination in the whole entire world. And the only thing I like more than jajangmyeon is spicy jajangmyeon It's really rare to find a place that does spicy jajangmyeon well, but Shanghai Mong does it so well. DVSN's "Do It Well" should be dedicated to this place hehe. It's only $12 for a large spicy jajangmyeon, and $10 for a large regular jajangmyeon. Both were delicious, but the spicy jajangmyeon was really the star of the show. It was savory, slightly sweet, and flavorfully spicy. Even though I ordered take-out, the noodles were still chewy and they weren't soggy at all. The was deliciously crispy, although I do wish the sauce was a bit more flavorful. Overall though, the food was cheap and delicious. If you're in the area, you should definitely check it out! Or better yet, order takeout and watch K-Town LA on YouTube, which is the Korean Jersey Shore you never knew you needed. read more

Shanghai Mong - Spicy Jja Jang Myun and Sweet and Sour Pork - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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I think three stars is generous, considering COVID. However, the food was really subpar and so salty (or sweet? Or both? Honestly can't even tell) that the back of my throat felt tingly - I'm not sure I'm explaining this well, but to those of you who don't like overly salty food, I think you'll understand the feeling I'm trying to describe. First, we were sat down and after 10 mins, nobody came to take our order. We had to get up and flag a waiter down. Short staffed, fine. There were two waiters taking turns. They sat a table down next to us and were very attentive to them (assuming because they spoke Spanish). I speak Spanish as well so I decided to try to get his attention that way but they were still forgetful and I had to ask multiple times for the same thing - napkins, beer. I asked for a beer 4 times. By that time my cold cup wasn't cold anymore and the soju was warm. The beer wasn't cold enough to make the somaek cold so it was bitter and didn't even finish it. They charge $9 for a SMALL beer and when I asked if they have larger ones the waiter literally looked annoyed and said 'wait' and turned around then never came back...lol. I'm honestly a very generous tipper but even giving $10 felt like a lot for them to basically ignore us. Really wanted to find a new spot since I'm always at the same place on the ktown strip (I won't name it because it's rude to compare, but you can figure it out if you check out my other reviews) but the service here is so bad and the food definitely isn't great. read more

I ordered takeout from this restaurant despite the poor reviews since I had often seen the actual location in Koreatown. I was excited to eat the black bean noodles and ddeokbukki but was disappointed by both. The delivery didn't take too long (on Uber Eats) and there are some vegetarian options which I appreciate. As for the actual food itself, I've definitely had better Korean food by far than all the dishes. Black bean noodles are one of my favorites and I found the food here to be bland and unnecessarily greasy with oil just floating at the top. The sauce was also runny and wasn't enough to coat the noodles provided. While it definitely tasted like black bean noodles, it just wasn't satisfying to eat. The ddeokbukki was not good at all. The flavor just wasn't there and the sauce was super thin. I didn't end up eating any of it except the first bite. The packaging was also lacking since all the oil and spicy sauce from the ddeokbukki had just spilled out all over the bag and the containers. I had high hopes since I'm always looking for great Korean food, but I unfortunately won't be ordering from this restaurant again. read more

Not the greatest food in ktown. They have a mix of chinese and korean food and neither are amazing. They should probably focus on either one. I got the veggie japchae and it didn't really taste like japchae. It was more like clear noodles in a stir fry sauce. It wasn't terrible but it just was not japchae.. They do have a nice variety of vegetarian dishes for those who don't eat meat. My family said their dishes were at most mediocre. The place was still packed, as most restaurants in ktown are. You're not going to get terrible food but it's just nothing to rave about/ nothing memorable. I probably would not return given that there are many other places in ktown i rather eat at. Also prices were kinda steep for the quality of food. read more

Shanghai Mong - Broccoli japchae - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Finally gave this place a visit since our dearly beloved dongchunhong is closed.. it was an overall average experience although the service was quite attentive and nice. We got: - jjajangmyun 6/10: portion size was smaller than im used to / much smaller than the jjambbong. Sauce was average and lacked any special wow factor and the noodles were average as well, slightly overcooked. Wasn't offered scissors or red pepper and had to ask for it specifically. - jjambbong 7/10: objectively better than jjajangmyun even tho i prefer jjajangmyun in general. However, the soup wasn't as spicy as we like, it almost had a slight creamy taste? There was a decent amount of seafood however. The portion size on this was quite large, but it was also more expensive than the jjajangmyun ($15 v $11). Overall everything was average and it would be a place i would come to only when i am craving it extremely since there are virtually no other alternatives in manhattan. read more

Shanghai Mong - Jja Jang Myun 6/10 - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Went back to confirm for myself that the food portion was the same as last time. Disappointed as I think their food is very good but when eating jjajangmyeon. There is no satisfaction as I end up eating something after going home. read more

I was totally happy with the food, it was just the price of my drink that surprised me. Typical manhattan (or Asian restaurant for that matter) setting, people outside trying to get you to come in, a little cramped inside, but nothing out of the ordinary. Servers were fine, pretty fast with everything we asked for. Noodles in black bean sauce was on point! As good as any I've had before. Only complaint was the price of my beer. I ordered a hite (adverts everywhere inside). And when I got the bill it was $9! Taking into account that my dish was $10, so the one beer was 90% the cost of my food, not to mention these are cheap as hell. read more

Shanghai Mong - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Heads up, tips are automatically included to the total of your bills at here, 18% even just a group of 2, foods are ok, pretty average...and that's it. read more

I discovered this restaurant bcoz they were the only one open at 1 am at that time, I am glad to have found them, I like their Spicy seafood noodles, really really really good, Spicy enough for me but maybe too spicy for others. I went back there again a few more times to order the same during my trip. read more

I ordered take out from this place since I got so hungry from Korean Mukbang. The food was nicely packaged, and arrived very fast. We ordered jja jang myun and Jjamppong Jja jang myun - very good flavor, good portion, and just hit the spot. Jjampong - delicious! Love the seafood noodles here, the broth was so good and spicy enough that after every bite, I wanted more of it. This is a very easy,cheap weekday dinner/takeout place for anyone's that's looking for some korean Chinese food. read more

This place barely deserves one star. The food and drinks were good don't get me wrong but the addition charges that they add at the end of the meal make the place not worth going. That told us if you download the app, you can get two alcoholic drinks for the price of one. But when we were about to pay and we check the receipt, they charged us for each drink separately after asking multiple times if it was two for the price of one or if it was the price for each drink and they told us every time it was two for the price of one. And when we brought this up to our server, they denied ever saying it. And to add to it, we were already going to tip our server but they already added a tip without us knowing until we got the check and when we also asked about that, they said it was in the menu but when we were showed the menu, it was in the smallest fine print that you wouldn't see until you were actually looking for it. Go at your own risk but expect the hidden fees and charges. read more

Probably the worst example of Korean Chinese food. Tourist trap, but at least its open 24/7?

Even though this place is a Korean Chinese restaurant located in the heart of Koreatown, I always end up bringing a friend here when I'm craving spicy food that's NOT exactly Korean- when in the "mood". There are so many Korean restaurants in K-town but why not have a taste of Chinese food by Koreans?! It's reasonably priced and has decent amount of seating, especially at dinner time while others go to the more hip places. I usually order the spicy seafood noodle soup which is pretty cheap for the location and FILLING. I don't mind spending $10+ on the dishes as I never completely finish my food. Big portions. And the nice thing is they take card!!! No minimum. And if you just checked this Yelp, show your check-in and get free spring rolls! Win! read more

Shanghai Mong - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Ridiculous high priced with so odinary food, don't waste your money to eat in this restaurant. read more

Shanghai Mong - Shanghai Mong, a rip off restaurant. - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

This fusion restaurant delivered on a Friday night. Spontaneously chose this one out of the plethora of restaurants in K-Town because of the soju price ($8/ 360 mL bottle with food!!) and was not disappointed by the menu. I got the Japchae with beef and rice, and my friend was craving Pho. Both were good, no complaints here. They give generous portions, so much that I couldn't finish it all and happily ate it for lunch the next day. Got the soju in the strawberry and peach flavors -- exactly what I needed (they also offer pineapple and watermelon). COVID-19 precautions were taken such as spacing out the tables, requiring the waitstaff to wear masks, and providing hand sanitizer on some of the ledges (though ours was empty). With intermittent light rain that night, the restaurant shielded us with a plastic covering with cute faux windows to peek into the busy street and would roll up the side for a cool breeze when it wasn't raining. Our waiter was super friendly and quick! read more

Shanghai Mong - Pho (top) and Jap Chae (bottom) - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

The food was absolutely horrible, and overpriced. I ordered sesame chicken and it came with a small bowl of rice. I couldn't even finish the chicken. I ate one piece and could tell the chicken was old. It was extremely dry and had a nasty sour after taste! Their "pho" was watered down, and didn't have any flavor. The only thing that was kind of okay was their vegetable dumplings! Listen to the other reviews and avoid this place. read more

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The atmosphere is great and it was not too crowded when we ate here. It is a great place to go with friends to spend a longer dinner in a more intimate atmosphere where you are not rushed out. The bubble tea is powder smoothie style and the portion is small. The flavors are not listed on the menu, so you will have to ask the waitress and she will then have to ask someone else. Their hot teas are blooming and are a great experience, especially when it is cold outside. Most of the appetizers consist of different prepared versions of Mandu and are all around $8.00. The Chinese dishes here can get fairly expensive- about $14.00 per plate, but are very large portions to share. My favorite part of the menu is the noodles, especially the split bowl noodles with Jam Pong and Jajangmyun for only $9.95! My favorite here is the Jajang and the noodles are cooked perfectly. Definitely too much for one person to eat, but I will give it a try. There are usually only two banchan served, slim pickings. The noodles come with sweet yellow radish side. Service is attentive, but I have never been here when they are slammed. read more

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pretty solid and yummy! But make sure YOU'RE AWARE: they automatically include a 20% tip into the bill.

I don't know what's with the reviews on the lower end of the spectrum recently. I thought that this restaurant was great. My friend and I were looking to grab something quick to eat, and we thought why not (Korean-style) Chinese food! The waiter who greeted us was super nice and funny. We were initially directed to sit immediately next to another party, but the waiter allowed us to sit somewhere else we felt more comfortable after he saw our uneasy faces. (Our first seat would have had us share a partitioned table with only like a foot of space between you and the other person.) I ordered the jjampong while my friend order the seafood rice dish. The jjampong was so good! Not too spicy (I did ask for less spicy because I don't enjoy food that's spicy to be spicy), and not SALTY! The seafood mix in the soup was good as well, but if you enjoy a variety of seafood, go with the rice dish -- I was jealous of my friend's dish because of the scallops! The spring rolls that you get with the check-in were decent -- a little bland, but nothing that soy sauce can't fix! (I prefer bland to salty anyday.) Technically, the rating should be 4.5 stars, but I'll round up because they had a check-in deal. :) read more

Shanghai Mong - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

My friend loves this place! He came here since years ago but now the chef changed so flavor of the food changed too. The taste to the jja jang myun is different than before but it's actually better than many places I've tried! Lack a bit of sweetness to it. Another point to make is that they serve EXTREMELY fast. It maybe a good thing but you may question yourself is it fresh? Well the noodles probably is pre-made and the sauce is separate because it's just spilled onto the noodles. The temperature to it is warm which is just right. A tip to eat with it is with one of the side dishes they give and you poor some vinegar in it taste soo much better when combined with the jja jang myun!! Must try!! The serving size is decent with the price! 10 $ for a bowl of jja jang myun is definitely worth it. Big serving, got me pretty filled quick! This place also put me into a good mood when I checked into this place , I was offered a free order of springroll (contains 4) and tasted great. The outside was crispy topped with the sweet sauce is delish! Dumbs up for fast serving! Good place to come when you're in a hurry. read more

Shanghai Mong - Jja jang myun! - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Open 24 hours all week long, this is the ideal place to visit if you're having late night cravings for Asian food. Thank you for being open at 5am during our NYE celebration. I ordered the bulgogi bibimbap, which came out rather quickly in a sizzling bowl. Put a generous serving of that gochujang sauce, and you're good to go. Such a delicious, satisfying meal. I love the bulgogi so much. I also tried some of my friend's pad thai, which was more on the peanuty side if you're into that sort of thing. Oh, don't forget to check in and get free spring rolls. Free food is always a plus. read more

Shanghai Mong - free spring roll with check in - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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It was kinda empty when my friends and I got in. The waitress was so nice and patient. We girls was confused about what we want, changes what we choose, one of us need to leave early, so she didn't order anything. So the waitress complained nothing and offered sharing bowl for my friend. I ordered the spicy seafood noodles. It comes with big portion. The soup is tasty and right amount of spicy. They are not mean with the seafood they offer in the bowl! I absolutely love the thick egg noodles! So delicious. We were taking our time eating and chilling there, the waitress wasn't rush to let us leave. Maybe also coz there's not many customers in the restaurant. Lol We had good time and delish food. I definitely would love to go back. read more

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