Joe's Shanghai

4.2(5,996)

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46 Bowery, New York, NY 10013, USA
New York, New York 10013
United States

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212-233-8888

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About Joe's Shanghai

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

Cuisine: Uncategorized
Price range: inexpensive

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4.2/5

Based on 5,996 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Georgia Panagiotakos

a month ago

I recently tried Joe’s Shanghai and the food was amazing! The chicken was incredibly tender, and the sauce was packed with flavor—it really stood out. The white rice was perfect: soft, fluffy, and not...

Natalia

3 months ago

Highly recommend this place! It’s my favorite Chinese restaurant in NYC! I’ve been here multiple times and will definitely be back. The food tastes incredibly authentic - just like what I had in Shang...

marjon farz

3 months ago

My husband has been wanting to come here since we arrived to NY. We went this past Sunday night with two of our friends. We arrived around 7pm and only had to wait about 15-20mins before they were a...

Ms MJ

a month ago

What happened to Joe's Shanghai! It used to be SOOOO GOOD but the soup dumplings are so bad. Very sloppy job. We ordered 4 orders of crabmeat soup dumplings and some of the soup are even spilled out a...

Sam Hahn

2 months ago

Sorry to see midtown west location closed. Then, this downtown location now moved to new location good progress. One of the most reliable soup dumpling. Beef noodle soup and lo-mean also good. Cash ...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

Most diners generally have a positive experience, finding the food authentic and satisfying. The restaurant appears to be a popular destination, often busy.

Customer Favorites

Pork soup dumplings are consistently praised as a standout dish, along with sticky crispy beef with orange peel. Braised pork and crab soup dumplings are also mentioned as favorites.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant is described as warm and cozy, especially appealing on a cold day. Delivery service is noted as prompt and friendly in one review.

Value & Quality

Portions are generally generous, often suitable for sharing between two people. The food is frequently described as delicious and authentic, although one reviewer noted a decline in soup dumpling quality.

Areas for Improvement

The quality of soup dumplings appears to be inconsistent, with some customers experiencing issues with flavor and preparation. A piece of plastic was found in one dish, suggesting a need for improved food safety practices.

Recent Trends

More recent reviews show a mix of experiences, with one praising a specific dish and another expressing disappointment in the soup dumplings, indicating possible inconsistency in food quality over time. The restaurant's cash-only policy and the inclusion of gratuity are consistent factors mentioned.