Tucked away on Chinatown's bustling Pell Street, Joe's Shanghai is best known for its Pork and Crab Soup Dumplings (the soup is actually inside the dumpling). There is an upbeat vibe to the place, probably because people are so satisfied with their foo... More [+]
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GoPlanit Reviews for Joe's Shanghai Restaurant
prob the best chinese restaurant in nyc (for those who've got more americanized palates)
known for their little steamed dumplings - crab and pork
also try the family style tofu, it's pretty darned good too!
External Reviews for Joe's Shanghai Restaurant
"We specifically came here to have shanghai dumplings (soup dumplings) and between three girls, we stuffed our faces with about 40 dumplings!They were delectable!We also cleansed our palate with a p..." more
"my friends and i went to this place for lunch on a saturday and the wait to get seated was about 20-30 minutes.and, because the place was small, we had to share the table with other diners.that bei..." more
"This place lacks major ambiance, so it makes it up in excellent cuisine.The crab and pork soup dumplings have me eating pork again, they are so good.The braised shrimp and mushrooms are excellent, ..." more
"It was a trek into Chinatown to find this place, but it was definitely worth it!We went on a Saturday for lunch, be prepared for a wait on the weekends.The soup dumplings are the best.We also had t..." more
"i LOVE the pork steamed buns. love love love them... i don't order the crab and pork steamed buns anymore, but they're really quite good... i LOVE the jellyfish...i love the soya duck... ..." more
"Great Chinese food. Try the braised pork shoulder and the orange beef as well. I've gone here to order nothing else other than the steamed pork dumplings. The broth is what makes the dumplings..." more
"Amazing works of cooking chemistry those little soup dumplings are. Steaming hot they oooze flavorful broth right into the well of your soup spoon. Be sure to let it cool before slurping it down, i..." more
"My boyfriend has been telling me about this place for YEARS, but I've finally had the chance to visit NYC and gave Joe's Shanghai a shot. I LOVE it! I can still taste it! The place is cro..." more
"one of my favorites, ive actually traveled to shanghai and had the authentic ones there and it didnt compare to the crab buns at Joes....just be prepared for a 10-15 minute wait if your are going f..." more
"Went in summer 2007. We had the Shao Loong Bao (pork dumpling? not sure what is the name) and other dishes. The "Bao"s are the best in NYC and one of the better in North America. If not f..." more
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