Ambiance (5/5): A no frills Chinese diner. The tables are a little tight and homey. Service (5/5): Our waiter was awesome. It helps that we speak the language that we got a little more comedic interaction with him! He was a hoot and was helpful in providing us advice on the # of dishes and what to get. I'd say everything is authentic to the Shanghainese cuisine so I'm a little biased that I loved every dish! A fish dish was suggested but we opted for our usual favorites: Scallion Pancake -made fresh as you can tell from the crunch Soup dumplings - super fresh, delicious inside, plenty of soup, perfect ratio of skin to meat Chow Fun - classic, look at the heaping amount of beef portioned on top!! Beef pepper steak - chunks were very tender and full of flavor Pork buns - a lovely crunch on the bottom of the bun, soft bread and tons of flavor Shrimp with broccoli - large pieces of shrimp (I didn't try it so I'm not sure on the taste) read more

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Came here for my brother's birthday. At first it seemed nice, they put out a sign for him and we got a nice long table for my family. Then the server Bill, started acting like a used car salesman. He said he would give us a sake cause it was his birthday, but didn't tell us we were going to get charged for it. Also before my brother got there, he said that since it was his birthday, he would bring out a "banana boat" which was just 5 scoops of ice cream and some cut up banana. When we got the bill he not only charged us for both, but that banana boat was $30! When we asked about it, he argued with us saying that he didn't tell us the price of every single thing that we bought... very rude. We also tried to order two orders of regular soup dumplings and two orders of the truffle. He kept rushing our order, and then tried to change our order to four orders of the truffle. We weren't sure if we would like it yet, and kept pushing back but he wouldn't take no for an answer (that being said the truffle was good, but I'm definitely a purist and preferred the regular soup dumplings). We also ordered the kau fu but it was not good, and tasted too much of five spice. The cha cha mien was fine, but a bit small and a little bland. The rice cakes were good, but the rice cakes were not al dente enough for me. We also got the fried rice, which was fine, but nothing to write home about. Finally we got a fried tofu dish which was good and had a lot of tofu in it. Overall, this server ruined our experience. The food is fine, but there are other Shanghainese restaurants in the area and would visit those over this place. read more

Shanghai Zhen Gongfu - Shanghainese Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

Met my friend who recommended this place. So good! I definitely will be back. We got the watercress with enoki, shrimp noodles and the crab soup dumplings. Everything was perfect. Perfectly flavored not too salty and just yum. Waitress was super nice and helpful. Kept checking in on us. Ambiance was pretty spacious inside since I have seen from outside but pretty comfortable inside. read more

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5/5 star experience here. It's a hole in the wall joint but is very spacious inside. The menu has a wide variety for all palettes, and boy did we order! I let Olivia S. Take the lead on ordering and we got shumai, soup dumplings, rice cakes, soft shel crab, veggies, wine chicken and everything was amazing. The soup dumplings and shumai were incredible and I loved the rice cakes the most. I'm so happy I found this spot, can't wait to come back or order take out!!! Service is great! read more

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This place has solid Xiao long bao! Their fried dumplings are the best I've had in a long time. Can't wait to try other menu items! Definitely recommend this place for the Xiao long bao. Based on the fried dumplings, the rest are probably equally as good. Ordered delivery and they were really quick getting our order together. read more

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I had a lovely lunch here. I ordered the kao fu and the lions head meat balls. Kao fu is wheat gluten similar to seitan and it comes cold, braised with mushrooms. The flavor of this dish was quite sweet, with warm spices and the richness of soy sauce. I loved the texture of the wheat gluten, it's meaty and chewy and pairs well with the accompanying shiitake mushrooms. The lion's head meatballs were extremely tender and soft, coated in a sweet and savory glaze and served with steamed bok choy. The Shanghainese flavor profile is sweeter and less oily than other Chinese food, and I found my dishes to be rich without being overly fatty or heavy. The service here is extremely friendly and the prices are very reasonable. I will likely return soon. read more

Shanghai Zhen Gongfu - Lion's Head Meatballs, 25. Kau Fu - Shanghainese Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

Short reviews SJB/Sheng Jiang Bao are better than the XLB here (go to other spots for Xiao Long Bao.) Order the Kao Fu. Order the Wuxi Ribs if you don't mind a mild sweetness. Excellent Lion's Head and Rice Cakes also. This is my favorite Shanghainese restaurant in the city, and my many visits have reaffirmed it time and again. I'm not going to write a long review, since I've been here a bunch of times, but I'll list some of my favorites. First off, I prefer their Sheng Jian Bao to their Xiao Long Bao/Soup Dumplings, as I think the former has a better texture and a more flavorful filling. I also find the skin a bit better in some spots, though I do like the large pork filling inside theirs. For cold dishes, the Kao Fu/marinated gluten is delicious, and they also make good versions of smoked fish, aromatic beef, and a pretty solid wine-marinated chicken. For larger plates, their take on Lion's Head Meatballs is excellent, along with the Wuxi Ribs and their Shanghainese Rice Cakes, which have a perfect mix of crispiness and a bit of chew (I will say the protein portion has shrunk, but that's happened everywhere.) The more broadly Chinese dishes, such as the Chicken and Eggplant in Garlic Sauce, Salted Fish, Tofu, and Chicken Casserole, as well as the Sauteed String Beans, are all solid. The Crispy Half Duck is alright, and they have a unique take on Noodles With Meat Sauce/Zhajiangmian, with much thicker noodles than the typical variant, while the soybean has a milder fermented flavor. This is an excellent Shanghainese spot. It's not my favorite for a few dishes, but the overall quality of most dishes is just better than most other spots. Would and will go back again and again. read more

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Service is still great. Promptly greeted upon walking in and they gave me time to look over the menu without rushing me. This place has good lunch specials (order before 3pm). Generous portion sizes and comes with soup! You can also request brown rice at no extra cost. Good deal for $10.95. read more

Shanghai Zhen Gongfu - Lunch specials (December 2025) - Shanghainese Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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We had a variety of food, including steamed pork buns, and various soup dumplings. The service was very quick, everyone on the staff was accommodating and kind, and the food was incredible. Very clean place. Highly recommend! read more

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This is our go-to spot for xiao long bao when we don't want to go into Flushing. We always order one of the pork and one of the crab/pork. They come with 6 in each steamer basket. The skin is thin and the broth is hot and flavorful. The accompanying ginger black vinegar sauce enhances the flavor. We have also tried the fried jumbo shrimp. It looks like honey walnut shrimp, but the "wonderful fruit sauce" threw me for a loop. It tasted good, but probably wouldn't re-order this dish. The pan fried noodles with beef had a good flavor, but the noodles were not my favorite. Having tried these noodles, I prefer the thinner, crispier noodles at Canto places. Had the eggplant, very flavorful but a little oily. All the portions are big so they're good for sharing. The servers were friendly and came by often to check in with us, clear off plates, and refill water. read more

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Shanghai zhen gong fu serves some classic shanghai food - they also have some canto food also on their menu. We got their tangerine beef which was tasty - although we didn't taste tangerine flavor as much as we expected to. Their fried tiny buns with pork were good - I've had better elsewhere, but this still hit the spot for someone in our party. Solid neighborhood spot for your shanghai fix read more

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Ate here today for my birthday that I went with my mom and sister to try this place out for the first time. We had ordered and tried the pork xiao long baos, pork noodles, shumais and chicken feet that we said that it tasted really good and delicious. The service there was also attentive and super fast. We couldn't agree more about it. Finally, I would definitely eat and come back again next time! :) read more

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finally giving this place a try after recs from coworkers alike. i got the shanghai rice cakes with shredded pork and shrimp. it also had sliced shiitake mushrooms, bok choy, and cabbage, all stir-fried in a glossy, dark sauce. it was piping hot and very flavorful. it's my first time having shanghai-style rice cakes and definitely won't be the last! read more

XLB with pork & crab are fantastic. Casseroles are good value and great for next day meals.

Cuisine: 6 Service: 7 Decor: 6 Value: 7 Overall: 6 Owner is Cantonese, but the restaurant name states Shanghainese cuisine. More important to me, where are the chefs from? Apparently, one chef is from Guangzhou and another from Wenzhou. Being born in Shanghai, I was skeptical if the food would be up to par. I have eaten here a few times before, mostly take out due to lack of parking in the area. They have a parking lot out back, but only two spots. Anyway, most experiences were pleasant, but I wanted to give it one more dine in experience before my review. Well, I ended up visiting twice by chance last week. Sticking to traditional food from Shanghai, we ordered some of our favorites that you don't often find in other Shanghainese restaurants. Here are my thoughts on each. Pork Soup Dumpling (6/10) - The wrapper was thin on the bottom, but quite thick where the folds are. It was also somewhat sticky. Soup inside the dumpling was light in flavor and meat was a bit mushy. Crab & Pork Soup Dumpling (6/10) - Same quality as the pork version. The broth was lacking in much taste of crab. Some people at my table found it fishy. Pan Fried Wonton (7/10) - Broken skins, so not as juicy as I want them to be. However, the wrapper was somewhat crispy and filling was decent. House Special Deep Fried Pork Chop (6/10) - Though crispy, the batter is too stiff and hard for me. The pork itself was a bit dry as well, but not bad. Jellyfish (8/10) - One of the best things I ate at the restaurant. Plump, bouncy, and paired well with the pickled daikon radish. Braised Buffalo Fish Belly in Brown Sauce (3/10) - The dish I looked forward to the most, but also by far the most disappointing. The fish itself was overcooked and needed salt, while the sauce was too light and lacked the proper flavors. Half Crispy Duck (7/10) - This is something we make at home once every few years because we try to be healthy and not fry foods at home. With that it, done properly, this dish is superb. The version here needed more spices and was a little dry. Wuxi Pork Sparerib (8/10) - This dish actually does not taste at all traditional because it is not sweet enough. However, I'm not hating on it since it was delicious and my favorite item from the restaurant. Bean Curd Edamame with Pickled Vegetables (7/10) - I prefer a slightly thicker and softer bean curd, which is what I grow up accustomed to. Overall flavor was still pretty good. This restaurant is certainly serviceable. They even have a few items I would return for. However, I am being picky because I know what great Shanghainese cuisine tastes like. For most people, I believe they will have a decent experience. read more

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I was travelling = delivery order, and left them a one (1) star review. I'd not eaten (like 36 hrs), and no spoon for hot & sour soup, and I was hungry af = poor review. But the other dish (chicken with Chinese broccoli), more costly than other broccoli btw, and has medicinal value, was excellent. So I made time to visit the place before I left. RESULTS: they def did not deserve the 1 star review. I took that down (really sorry). Food here is terrific, as in like REALLY great. I'll be back with more people, sample broader menu, but here's so far.. - using quality and well prepared ingredient, including more costly items. kitchen and chef knows exactly what they are doing. - staff are working really hard, and the few dish I tried all on point (soup dumplings, hot & sour soup, tofu casserole). Really need to be in person, and needs a group! read more

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Came here last night craving soup dumplings. This was def a hybrid Cantonese / Shanghainese restaurant. Location is pretty good & there's residence and metered parking. The interior is clean and spacious. The staff and servers were good for the most part! I found it a little off putting that there's this one lady that feels like a sales woman trying to upsell you to order drinks and their lobster special, and when I said no, we are ok! Just waters, can we place our order? She looked not happy, walked away, and told another server to take our order. In terms of the food we ordered: - Pork & Crab Soup Dumplings (4/5): I enjoyed this a lot, it was super flavorful, and yummy. The skin could be a little thinner, but it satisfies the craving! - Beef Chow Fun (2.5/5): It looked good & it was cooked properly, but it was bland. Had to add some hot sauce to make it have some taste. - Scallion pancake (3.8/5): This was not bad! The scallion taste was definitely there, but could've been a bit more on the crunchier side than soft. Overall, it's a pretty solid spot if you're in the area, and don't want to go out to Flushing for Chinese food! I'm sure they have other better dishes that I'd be open to trying and have a better experience. read more

After learning of a 1 hr wait at Ocean Bay for dim sum on a Sunday, we decided to skip over a couple of blocks to Shanghai Zhen Gong Fu for Shanghainese dim sum instead. We did not have to wait long for a table as there was a perfect table for 6 when we walked in, though there was a line of people later on. We had varied tastes around the table but got something for everybody. Who doesn't like Xiao Long Bao Soup Dumplings?? So we started with a basket each of Pork XLB & Crab/Pork XLB, 6 to each steamer basket. This didn't seem like much, even though we ordered a lot of other dishes, so we got another crab basket to come later. Definitely prefer the crab XLB because the crab meat gives it a sweet flavor and the guts turn the soup inside the dumpling a tangy orange. Just remember to pinch a small hole in the dumpling wrapper to drain the soup into the soup spoon because it is "souper" hot! Add some vinegar & ginger to enhance the taste if you so desire. Soon another basket of plain pork XLB showed up, but we said we ordered crab, but not to worry, we'll eat those too! Other tasty dishes we had uy the cold mock vegetarian duck, which is just tofu skins rolled up and seasoned with soy sauce, pan-fried pork dumplings, a regular favorite. Someone wanted the spicy fish head soup, but since he would have been the only one eating it, we changed it to braised fish fillet & tofu casserole. For noodles, we had 2 bowls of Jia Jiang Mein with meat sauce, which I've been eating since I was a kid and a plate of Shanghai stir-fried thick noodles. There are plenty XLB shops all over Queens, but we might stop by here on Queens Blvd more often. Free street parking on Sundays, but it fills up fast. read more

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What can I say? I love this place so much - it's a monthly, if not weekly staple for me. Their dumplings and buns are absolutely delicious, the noodle dishes are fresh, light and bouncy, and their main dishes are reminiscent of what you might find in an Americanized Chinese food spot, but with higher quality ingredients and flavor profiles - they also serve native cuisine and from I adventured into, it's been equally as delightful. The only things I did not enjoy was the "wonder fruit sauce" on the shrimp dish. Give them a try! You won't be disappointed. read more

My family and I have been coming here for a few years now and it's in our rotation of Saturday family lunch spots. Crab Meat & Pork Soup Dumplings: My favorite soup dumplings! The skin is nice and thin (!!) and the filling is flavorful. Served with vinegar and ginger. Sauteed Strings Beans: I don't know how they make them but these beans are crispy and crunchy and bright green--beautiful. Eggplant w. Garlic Sauce: My gawd this is my favorite dish ever--have it with white rice and it is just *chef's kiss*. It is on the oily side but it's less oily than other places. Come out PIPING HOT and the eggplant is soft but not mushy. Yummm Crispy Whole Yellow Fish w. Chili Sauce: Something new that we tried but honestly very good and would get it again. It isn't too spicy, maybe just a lil kick. Fish is nice and crispy and fresh (not fishy tasting). Sauce also goes well with white rice. We're regulars here so the staff knows us and chit chats with us (Canto/Mando) but I have overheard them with other customers and they are equally as friendly. The space is better for smaller groups (4 people) but I have definitely seen them accommodate for groups of 10 or so. read more

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Best soup dumplings and Shanghai Noodles in Elmhurst! Great prices and the staff is always so kind! Definitely a 10/10!

Probably one of the best Chinese food restaurants in the area. Everything is very fresh. Staff is extremely attentive and courteous. Even when you're just ordering take-out, they will offer you hot tea (free of charge) while you wait for the food. Lovely, clean place with delicious food. read more

Upon walking in I was greeted by a warm welcome and it reflected through out the whole waitstaff there. The soup dumplings were pretty good and would definitely come back for them. I will defintely be back for those and to try other things in the menu. Also, you know this is a go to spot when you have all regular customers around you. read more

Shanghai Zhen Gongfu - Shanghainese Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

Heard that the food here is tasty so I went with family to try it out. The staff is extremely friendly and not usually so at most other Shanghai restaurants so that was a pleasant surprise. There's about 10-15 tables of various sizes. We had a salty tofu chicken casserole, a sautéed watercress and enoki mushrooms, a crispy yellow whole fish in sweet and sour sauce, and a braised stewed beef in soup noodles. They were all ok and not outstanding. HOWEVER, what gives this place its 4-star rating is its dumplings. We had both the soup dumplings and the fried pork dumplings. Both were very flavorful and even dare to say beat the taste of the Michelin rated Nan Xiang Shanghai Restaurant in Flushing, Queens. It was surprising to how tasty these dumplings were. There were plenty of soup in the soup dumplings. I would just come here for the dumplings. Sorry didn't take pictures of these as they look like everyone else's but taste better! Will definitely be back before it gets too popular and will have to wait to be seated. read more

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A great little spot for Chinese food. It is located on Queens Blvd, away from the extreme hustle and bustle of the Broadway Elmhurst area. They have a small parking lot in the back, but street parking is usually available. We had a reservation for five people at 12:30, and our table was ready and waiting for us when we arrived. The staff greeted us with genuine excitement for us to be there. We had pork soup dumplings, truffle soup dumplings, shumai, steamed pork buns, Szechuan style wontons, pan-fried wontons, Sautéed Baby Shanghai Bai Choy, 1/2 crispy duck, & tangerine beef. The soup dumplings have delicate skin and explode with meat and broth. The truffle soup dumplings had the perfect amount of truffle flavor without being overpowering. The Szechuan wontons were spicy with a sweet finish, giving them a more complex flavor than I expected. The pan-fried wontons were excellent. The steamed pork buns were fluffy little clouds with a juicy pork meatball center. The tangerine beef was crispy and had a little kick with a sweet sauce. To balance out the meal, we ordered the braised baby Shanghai Bai Choy, which was bright and garlicky. The fried duck was super crispy and would have been more enjoyable served with a sauce. Five out of five stars for sure! Come hungry and leave full! read more

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Very fresh, affordable Chinese food. Waitstaff was kind and friendly. The black pepper and beef noodle special was especially delicious.

We had a good time here - food and service was good. We had the pork soup dumplings, pan fried pork dumplings, jelly fish and vegetable dish. Street parking was decent for a weekday lunch. read more

Soup dumplings were generous in size; noodles were done well and flavorful. The pork dish was somewhat on the oilier side. read more

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We ordered takeout for dinner. We ordered by phone and it was ready in 12 mins. It was very fast. The young chow fried rice was good, but the peas they used were hard. They should have used sweet peas or petite peas. My daughter am I thought the dumplings were tasty and had plenty of soup in it. It was delicious. I really did like the pork chop. It was well seasoned, the dish served with some onions and hot green peppers. I thought this is my favorite dish. From what I can see at the store, it was well decorated with oriental theme. It looks like a good place to have dinner. read more

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We ordered through Grubhub and we had a few drivers agreed and declined due to distance I'm assuming? The owner was nice enough to deliver to us. Now the break down. The Salted/white pepper Squid. Was good. Had enough flavor and still retain it's slight crisp. Definitely went well with the rice. The Beef & Tomato over rice looked good. A bit on the blander side but still hit the spot. Their pan fried dumplings was on point. Decent size with a crispy bottom. If i knew we all going to get hot and sour soup. I wouldn't have paid for an additonal $3 for one, but can't complain. My complaint is our colleague ordered the steam buns with condensed milk. I'm sorry that container alone can barely dip in. Let alone pour onto one!? The side of rice was particular smaller then I'd remember. Overall the food was good. Just seemed some of the dishes were cutting corners. read more

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We had a great lunch here! This restaurant is very clean. They have a great lunch special. Everything we ordered came out very good. Great service too!! read more

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One of my favorite places in NYC- the food is excellent but it is the services that keeps me going back. In this big city it's hard to get that small town services where everyone knows ur name. I feel at home and a guest in their own home when I come here. Some of the best steak I've had. Please try it. It's called the sizzling steak. Melts in your mouth and best scallion pancakes in TOWN! You will not be disappointed. read more

Have been to this place a few times with the family and decided to bring my mom. Wanted to get her approval on the soup dumplings. She absolutely approved! Moms also loved the chicken dish (pictured, wished I remembered what they called it. It was recommended by one of the waiters and was listed on the lil' sign on the table; not the regular menu) I wasn't very pleased with the vegetable dumplings. The noodle soup ordered needed a bit more seasoning IMO. Did not mention in my previous review that this place has parking in the back. Laid back atmosphere. Even though we came in at lunch time on a Sunday and it was busy... we did not feel rushed. read more

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I returned to my favorite place after attending a meeting at the church I grew up in for some black truffle soup dumplings, which went up in price to $15.95. The dumplings were still good, as I remembered when I first had them three years ago. The boss who served me was upselling his homemade tea, which was actually pretty good for $2.50. Service was great, and the boss gave me some recommendations while staff remembered me being a regular when they first opened. They also have a tiny parking lot in the back. I ordered the Buddha's delight ($13.95), which tasted pretty good that I had leftovers for three days, and Noodle with sesame oil ($6.95) to go. Both dishes were toddler approved. If you pay with a credit card, you have to pay an extra 4% processing fee. Cash only is the way to go. Can't wait to go back. read more

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What a gem! I recently dined at this Chinese restaurant and was thoroughly impressed by both the food and the service. From the moment we walked in, the staff was incredibly attentive and friendly. We were seated right away, and our server took the time to go over the menu and even made a few great recommendations. They checked in just the right amount--not too much, not too little--and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. As for the food--absolutely delicious! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The dumplings were perfectly crisp on the outside and juicy inside, the wine marinated chicken had just the right balance of tender and juicy, and the stir-fried vegetables were vibrant and not overcooked. Even the tea was lovely and constantly refilled without us having to ask. It's not always easy to find a place that gets both food *and* service right, but this spot nailed it. Can't wait to come back and try more dishes! read more

Food was delicious. But the older man waiter was rushing me, and also didn't allow me to see my receipt and was pointing at me to sign my signature. When that receipt had included an item that was cancelled. Also, as he was taking my order I had a question about an item and it was written down as an order. Then he watched over me as I was writing the tip amount. I felt very rushed and pressured. I had no time given to check my OWN receipt at all! There was no water for the table. He was kind but needs to improve on service, I'll order takeout. read more

Very discrete Shanghainese restaurant in Elmhurst. The food was very authentic. Spicy wontons, soup dumplings and Shanghai noodles are a must order. Service was also pretty good, and they were run by authentic Shanghainese people. Street parking is just a bit difficult on Queens Blvd, but that is with all businesses along Queens Blvd. read more

The crab meat and pork soup dumplings were incredibly flavorful, and the skin was sturdy enough not to break easily. I loved them! I also appreciated that they served the dumplings first and the pan-fried noodles later--it was a thoughtful touch. read more

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First time trying this place and it definitely won't be my last. The food was fresh, filling, and full of flavor. We ordered the soup pork buns, Wuxi ribs, scallion pancakes, and General Tso's Chicken. The scallion pancakes were nice and crispy, but a little bland. Everything else we ate was perfect. The ribs fell right off the bone. The delivery service was fast. They are on the pricey side so this might be a meal you splurge on. It will be worth it. read more

Shanghai Zhen Gongfu - 17. Scallion Pancakes 2. Steamed Soup Tiny Buns with Pork 63. General Tso's Chicken 93. Wuxi Pork Spareribs - Shanghainese Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

We came here for lunch. Food here were delicious. Staff were very good. We will definitely come back again.