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Offers dim sum fare such as soup dumplings and classic Chinese entrees in a low-key setting.
What to order: Steamed Crabmeat & Pork Xiao Long Bao · Soup Dumplings · Shrimp Dumpling (har gow) · Shanghai Style Fried NoodleFrom Google Maps reviews.
This is one of our favorite lunch spots in NYC. It’s simple, casual, and consistently delicious, with quick service that makes it perfect for a busy day. Everything tastes fresh and comes out hot. The soup dumplings are a must-order - juicy, flavorful, and filled with rich broth. The pork fried dumplings were crispy and so satisfying, especially with the soy chili sauce. We also loved the house special beef curry, which had tender beef in a deeply flavorful sauce, and the beef with string beans
Short review/recommendations: XLB/Xiao Long Bao, Hot & Spicy Wontons (mild but excellent,) Honey BBQ Spare Ribs, and Shanghai Style Fried Noodles. Originally opened as a small restaurant in Chinatown on Lafayette, right off Canal, this spot serves Shanghainese and Cantonese food with a wide selection of dim sum. I was here with a very large group a good while back, and the friendly staff was very happy to accommodate all of us, with our group taking up two large tables and then some. They had t
Excellent place, very comfy and service was good. Food was also great, our favorite were the pork steamed dumplings. Will definitely recommend if you’re in the city and looking for a chill place to eat.
From the Oct 4, 2023 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Someone was eating, drinking, or vaping in the food-prep area.
Wiping cloths weren't kept clean, dry, or in sanitizer between uses.
