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Shanghainese restaurant in New York, New York

What should I order at Joe's Shanghai?

4.2 6,198 reviews $20 to 30 63 skippers

What to order

  1. 🥇

    Crab And Pork Soup Dumplings

    Recommended for being especially flavorful and a highlight of the meal, with multiple reviewers saying this famous version lived up to the hype.

  2. 🥈

    Chicken In Sesame

    Praised for its excellent flavor, with reviewers calling it a favorite and saying it was especially delicious.

  3. 🥉

    General Tso’s Chicken

    Recommended by several reviewers for being crispy, sweet, tangy, and well-balanced, though one review noted a less favorable experience.

  4. 4

    Crispy Beef With Orange Peel

    Described as a must-try and praised for its sticky, crispy texture and strong flavor.

  5. 5

    Scallion Pancake

    Mentioned as a highlight alongside the dumplings, appreciated for being well-executed and flavorful.

  6. 6

    Beef And Scallion

    Recommended as incredible, with reviewers specifically calling it out as a dish worth ordering.

  7. 7

    Young Chow Fried Rice

    Praised for coming out perfect and being fresh and delicious.

Details

Location

46 Bowery, New York, New York, 10013, US

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Hours

Monday 11 AM to 11 PM
Tuesday 11 AM to 11 PM
Wednesday 11 AM to 11 PM
Thursday 11 AM to 11 PM
Friday 11 AM to 11 PM
Saturday 11 AM to 11 PM
Sunday 11 AM to 11 PM

About Joe's Shanghai

Popular Chinatown eatery famed for its soup dumplings and other Shanghai dishes in a spare setting.

Amenities

Service options

  • Delivery
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great tea selection
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Comfort food
  • Late-night food
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • College students
  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Usually a wait

Payments

  • Debit cards

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs

Parking

  • Paid street parking
  • Usually difficult to find a space

Frequently asked

What is Joe's Shanghai known for?

Joe's Shanghai is best known for its soup dumplings, especially the pork xiao long bao and the crab-and-pork soup dumplings. Reviewers repeatedly call them the highlight of the meal because the broth is rich, the filling is flavorful, and the dumplings arrive hot and juicy.

What dishes are most recommended at Joe's Shanghai?

The most recommended dishes are the pork soup dumplings, crab-and-pork soup dumplings, scallion pancakes, and salt and pepper pork. Reviewers also mention the chicken and corn soup, beef with string beans, and fried pork as strong picks, while General Tso's chicken gets mixed feedback.

What is the atmosphere like at Joe's Shanghai?

The atmosphere is casual, lively, and often noisy, with a bustling Chinatown dining room that fills up quickly. It suits groups and tourists, but reviewers also mention it works well for solo dining because service is fast and the room turns tables quickly.

Is Joe's Shanghai good value, and what is the price range?

Joe's Shanghai is in the $20 to $30 range, and reviewers often say the portions are large enough to share, which helps the value. People also note that the food is fresh, hot, and worth the wait, especially if you are coming mainly for the soup dumplings.

When is the best time to visit Joe's Shanghai?

The best time to visit is when you can handle a wait, because reviewers say it usually gets busy and fills up quickly, especially at peak meal times. If you want a smoother experience, going early for lunch or dinner may help, and the restaurant also offers takeout and delivery if you want to avoid the line.

Is parking available at Joe's Shanghai?

Yes. Paid street parking, Usually difficult to find a space is available.

Does Joe's Shanghai have vegetarian options?

Yes, Joe's Shanghai offers vegetarian options.

Is Joe's Shanghai kid-friendly?

Yes, Joe's Shanghai is good for kids.

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