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    4.1 (163 reviews)
    ModerateShanghainese
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Pork bao
    Tiffany L.

    Decent Chinese food for being close to Times Square. We tried the pan fried pork buns, soup dumplings, house special fried rice, pork belly baos and chili wontons. Out of the five, the pork buns and the soup dumplings were the best. They had steaming hot soup and the skin on the soup dumplings were nice and thin but didn't rip. They only came in quantities of 4 which is sadly really small and not great value for the price. The fried rice was also delicious, and while I liked the spicy wontons I didn't like that the peanut sauce took away from the spicy flavor. I think the pork belly bao is worth skipping because I found this to be pretty boring and uninteresting compared to others I've had. The pork belly itself was kind of thin and not the chunky kind you'd expect. I was also a bit disappointed to find out that if you want chili oil, you have to pay for it. It's only $1, but still, I've never been to a Chinese restaurant that charged for this so that was very unusual.

    Crabmeat W. Pork Panfried Soup Dumplings 4Pcs 4Pcs
    May W.

    I really like the soup dumpling. The rice cake was decent. The wonton was too heavy on the peanut sauce. The crab meat pan-fried bun was just OK. The service is fine. The place is clean.

    It's terrifying--this restaurant is full of rats.

    这家餐馆有最差的卫生记录:近年多次因为鼠患被纽约市卫生部门查处。 这家餐馆有最差的商业信誉:2026年6月3日被洛杉矶PASANDENA COURTHOUSE判决支付原告1020美元,但两个多月过去了,至今拒绝履行法院判决。现在原告已经向法院申请强制执行。 This restaurant has a dismal sanitation record, having been cited multiple times in recent years by the New York City Department of Health for rodent infestations. It also has a poor business reputation: on June 3, 2026, the Pasadena Courthouse in Los Angeles ordered it to pay $1,020 to the plaintiff, yet--more than two months later--it still refuses to comply with the judgment. The plaintiff has now filed a motion with the court for compulsory enforcement.

    Special Pork and Crab soup dumpling (sorry we ate the others!)
    Howard H.

    Stopped in for lunch today and was very happy. Cute little place with nice service staff and a huge menu. We ordered Beef with long hot peppers and the house special pork and crab soup dumplings. This was authentic food, and delish!! We'll be back to experience more of this menu!

    Mini dumpling soup
    Victoria C.

    I came here to try the pan fried soup dumplings which were okay, but I still prefer the steamed soup dumplings instead. We came here for an early dinner and the restaurant was pretty full. We also ordered crab soup dumplings, mini wonton soup, and scallion pancakes. The best part of the meal was the crab soup dumplings which had thick enough skin that didn't break when you grab them, filled with lots of meat and soup. The scallion pancakes didn't have any scallions in it and just tasted like fried oil. The pan fried soup dumplings have a very thick outer skin that make it difficult to bite into. The service was good and they are able to turn tables over quickly to get people seated. Overall, I would choose another restaurant over this one if you're in the area.

    Tofu crab sauce
    Lise H.

    I stumbled upon a new years until lunar new year dine in promotion (on social media) for either their pork soup dumplings or pork pan fried buns for 1$ each. 4 dumplings for 4$ (1 promo per person). The food was incredible and made super fresh to order. My favorite was the pan fried buns - they fry the top of the bun instead of the bottom with an amazing crisp. Hot soup is prone to gushing out of the bun, so consume with caution so you avoid burning your tongue. 100% recommend getting those pan fried buns. The soup dumplings were also good, but not as memorable as the pan fried buns (shengjianbao). They do the noodles pretty well as well - the only disappointment was the tofu crab sauce dish that I ordered. The tofu/sauce felt bland and lacked flavor. Despite that, the pan fried buns just rocked it outta the park for me so much I still say it's 5 stars in my book. The interior was also very comfy for dine in - they started using ipads for customers to order from - and the pictures helped a lot in the ordering process. Love the deals, love the flavors and price - especially in this part of town!

    Caressa B.

    Pretty good! We ordered the Braised Beef Noodle, Shredded Pork Noodle Soup, Pork Xioalongbao (Soup Dumplings), and regular pan-fried pork dumplings. Both of the soups were good and were a good portion to even share if you're getting another food item. The braised beef noodle soup had a clean broth, which was refreshing. The Shredded Pork Noodle soup didn't have much flavor, it was salty, and it didn't have much pork. Both of the dumplings were good, but nothing crazy. The service was great, and the staff was super nice! The place is cute!

    Ricecake
    Yi X.

    Shanghainese street food gem in Midtown! Came for the savory pork mooncake -- flaky, juicy, fresh out of the oven, and only $4! Also grabbed their $1 pan-fried soup dumplings -- some of the best pan-fried soup dumplings I've had in the city. Everything felt super authentic, from the vegetarian duck to the rice cakes with shepherd's purse. Prices are great, portions generous. Perfect for a quick lunch or craving some comfort bites. Will definitely be back -- and no need to go all the way to Flushing!

    Mixed Woodear Mushroom Salad
    Sophie K.

    TLDR: Pan fried soup dumplings = BIG YUM. FOOD: I came here with four friends, and we shared a bunch of things, which is definitely the way to do it. Everything we got was very good. We ordered a variety of different soup dumplings, pan fried dumplings, and a few veggie dishes. For the pan fried dumplings, we got pork and cheesesteak flavors, I know that sounds weird, but both were good! SERVICE: Really good. Prompt and super nice! AMBIANCE: Largely simple but overall nice. There are a few details, which I was surprised by, like chandeliers with a Tiffany blue color around them, quite elegant. TIP: I think the ideal number of people to come with to this restaurant is a total of four. Most of the dumpling dishes come in sets of four, so if everyone wants to be able to try stuff, 5 is an awkward number. OVERALL: Will definitely come back when I am craving pan fried dumplings!!

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    Ruby C.

    If you're on the hunt for pan-fried pork buns with an EXTRA THIN wrapper, I've found the winner--Shanghai Time serves up sheng jian bao with the thinnest wrapper I've ever had in NYC.  I visited Shanghai Time about two years ago, and their SJB is still at the very top of my favorites list no matter how many new shanghainese spots I've tried since. Like how could they pack so much juicy broth into a paper-thin bao dough, and still get the bottom crunchy? The location is super convenient - in the heart of Times Square and only 3 minutes away from Port Authority.  *Pan Fried Pork Soup Dumpling 生煎包 $9.95 *Dan Dan Noodle 擔擔麵 $9.95 *Steamed Vegetable Dumpling 翡翠素餃 $8.95 *Shredded Steak Truffle Fried Rice黑松露牛肉炒飯 $18.95 *Little Rabbit Milk Pudding 小白兔奶凍 $8.95 They ran out of crab meat sheng jian bao when I went, but I would definitely go back to try that one! While their sheng jian bao is absolutely S-tier, the rest of the food we tried felt pretty average in comparison. Dan dan noodle was aromatic and flavorful, yet the truffle fried rice could have a bit more of the truffle flavor. I do remember their shanghainese stir fried rice cake (薺菜肉絲炒年糕) was good though.

    Inside design
    Tony J.

    Good service and decent Chinese food in Times Square area. Nice clean interior. Affordable and "Americanized" menu. Extensive menu and good serving sizes. Chicken wonton soup w noodles was good . Needed to add soy and spice to season it up but was decent

    Mary L.

    The $1 pan fried buns was good...well the first order we got. The rest of the food was so so. The cucumbers were okay. The wooded ear mushroom needed more flavoring. And the rice cake was too salty. It was okay I guess. Mainly came for the pan fried bun special. The second batch we got wasn't as good and it tasted like the bottom was fried in really old oil so the bottom was extra brown.

    Garlic Cucumber Salad
    Irene C.

    More like 3.5/5 but I think it was good for the area, but just not amazing for Shanghainese in general. Service was great though and the staff were super attentive! - garlic cucumber salad was a 4/5 - tasted very flavorful and was a good palette cleanser - chili wontons 4/5 - mixture had a lot of veggies in it and i like the flavoring but my friends thought it was too salty - shanghainese rice cake 2/5 - rice cakes were overcooked and way too soft - house special fried rice 4/5 - can't really go wrong with this dish and it had the typical essential shanghainese flavor - pan fried soup dumplings 3/5 - not very crispy nor soupy and the soup lacked flavor - shrimp rolls 3/5 - just not a heavy shrimp flavor and i wished their side sauce was tartar instead - custard buns 2/5 - buns were soft but the custard filling didn't taste like much

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    Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings - Koreatown

    Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings - Koreatown

    4.6(1.6k reviews)
    0.5 miKoreatown, Midtown West
    $$
    Catering service
    Large group friendly

    service was very fast, and the food was straight bangin'. it's also very close to the train, very…read moregood for a pre-train snack!

    First off: Best soup dumplings we've had since we had some in Shanghai. If you're considering…read moregoing, I hope this is the gentle push you need. We wandered over here after visiting the Empire State Building; it was only a five minute walk away! We went after watching the sunset, so around 8-ish, and were pleasantly surprised we didn't have to wait for a table. The atmosphere was bright and lively, but not too much to bring our seven-year-old. We ordered: PORK DUMPLINGS-- best thing we ordered. My. Goodness. The broth was perfectly seasoned and silky. Was always a little sad after the last bit of soup from each dumpling was slurped. ;) Meat inside was tender and flavorful and the wrapper wasn't too thin or thick. Just the right thickness to keep the soup inside until you were ready, but not so thick that it was too chewy or distracting from the contents. Also ordered, the SPICY BEEF DUMPLINGS as recommended by our server. They were yummy. Tasty soup and beef had a deeper flavor. Not too spicy. Next time, we will probably just order extra pork dumplings or try something new. We ordered the SCALLION PANCAKES. I prefer my scallion pancakes thinner. These were a lot like the thickness of a dense pita. Still enjoyed them-- still a nice texture that was both soft and crispy, perfectly greasy, and flavorful. CRISPY CHILI CHICKEN (or something like that) was good but nothing special. Had some heat but not too spicy. CUCUMBER SALAD-- was a nice cold addition to the meal. Loved the sesame oil, just wish there was more, as well as more flavor. We ended up pouring a little soy sauce on top and that helped. I thought it was nice to chase a bite of crispy chili chicken with a bite of cucumber. WHITE RICE-- we ordered three orders of rice that was perfectly prepared, but way too much for three adults. Not complaining, but each bowl would have probably been enough for two adults. Can't wait to return!

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    Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings - Koreatown
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    Cheli - I love the pork belly. The veggies were a little undercooked, but it still tasted pretty good.

    Cheli

    4.2(496 reviews)
    1.8 miEast Village

    Came in late in the evening on a Thursday while it was quite busy, but my party of 2 was seated in…read moreabout 10 mins. Service is super efficient, to order food you use a tablet at the table and order drinks from the servers. The dining room is beautiful and kind of peaceful. I saw quite a few large parties so this spot seems good for groups. We started with the truffle pork soup dumplings which might be the best I've ever had. The soup was the perfect temperature and so so flavorful. I would come back just for the dumplings. The mapo tofu and sauteed green beans came next, and we ordered two sides of plain white rice which came in a generously sized bowl. Portion sizes are large here, we had plenty of leftovers. We went for more familiar dishes, which were so well done, but all the different dishes flying through the dining room looked incredible. Will definitely be coming back to explore the rest of the menu.

    Service is fast and reliable - you order from an iPad and the dishes come out. The space is a bit…read moretight, but typical for Manhattan. The inside is decorated very nicely. - Salted Ham Mixed Rice, (5/5): it was nice and savory, slightly salty, and it also had like little bits of pork fat in it and it was sooo flavorful. And the crackly bits of rice were so good - Qianlong's Favorite Eel, (3/5): the sauce was a bit too sweet for my liking, and the eel meat was a bit rubbery. I can see this being a fave if you like sweeter savory dishes - Grilled Beef Rib and Peppers, (4/5): the meat is soooo tender, and falls off the bone. It's very black pepper forward, and you can tell the entire dish is coated with cornstarch given the thick sauce. it was again, a bit on the sweeter side for me, but other than that it can be enjoyed by those who don't do well with spice - Ginger & Chili Frog, (4.5/5): lots of pieces of frog, and it wasn't spicy at first but it builds. You can really see and taste the ginger chunks- it is definitely very ginger forward with several different pao cai chillies (very sour, pungent, and spicy!) - Che Li's Pork Belly, (3/5): I'm personally not a big fan of pork belly, but my friend loves this! I see a lot of people order this, so don't take my word for it, try it yourself! - Sautéed Water Spinach, (3/5): pretty standard, tasted fresh, not much seasoning - Spicy Hunan Beef, (4/5): a very hot dry spice that goes well with rice. The beef texture was inconsistent, which knocked down some points Overall, I enjoyed my experience here and I would come again.

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    Tri Dim Shanghai

    4.0(634 reviews)
    2.2 miUpper East Side, Yorkville
    $$
    Full bar
    Fine dining

    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.

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    Red cooked short ribs pumpkin casserole

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    Tipsy Shanghai

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    4.1(154 reviews)
    0.9 miMurray Hill, Midtown East
    $$

    Ordered eggplant in garlic sauce, fried rice, steamed pork dumplings. Everything was scrumptious…read more So glad I found this place, which will be my new go-to. I also ordered the coconut dessert, which was cancelled from my order because they were out. Sometimes when this happens, restaurants will call to suggest an alternative. I do wish they would have done this, but overall, a great experience.

    Came here today with family - we were a party of 5. Saw this place on social media and we decided…read moreto check it out. Was with family - in the moment and enjoying so I have no photos, sadly. Their alcohol menu consists of beer and wine. Tsing tao and Sauvignon blanc were our drinks of choice - as they were out of both options of sake. To eat - we had a little of everything - the wonton soup, veggie dumplings, pork soup dumplings, the ribs, braised beef noodles, the eggplant dish and ones of the fish. Everything was absolutely delish and the service was quick. They were also out of the dessert we wanted - the green tea cheesecake but we had the pumpkin dessert which was phenomenal! It came out hot and had red bean paste in the middle! Absolutely delicious. Took off one star because there were a couple of things we requested that were unavailable but aside from that the food was delicious and the service was great! Definitely check them out - there are multi locations in the city!

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    Black truffle fried rice

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