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Steamed Pork Soup Dumplings @ Joes Shanghai Restaurant


I asked some of my friends living in Flushing on where to get the best steamed buns. They would say, “Joe’s Shanghai”. So, I made some preliminary research and found that this restaurant has received food reviews from the New York Times, Time Out Magazine Eat and Out, Travel and Leisure, Zagat Survey and even in the New York Magazine. Because of these great reviews, we decided to give a try and share our reviews.

Price: There are two different prices for the steamed buns. If you were to order a regular pork steamed buns, it will cost around $5. However, if you were to order a crabmeat with pork meat steamed buns, it will cost around $7. There are eight pieces per order and is marginally expensive. We ordered both steamed buns to give it a try.

Quality: The skin of the steamed buns was thin. Be careful when you eat the steamed buns. I almost scalded myself when I took a small bite. The hot broth in the steamed bun gushed out. The steamed buns must be dipped with the vinegar provided. The pork steamed buns were great. I liked it. However, the crabmeat with pork meat steamed buns were a little salty. After finishing 12 pieces of steamed buns, we were thirsty. You can give it a try if you have cravings for steamed buns.

Store layout: A montage of pictures taken with famous celebrities will greet you when you enter the restaurant. The staff will hand you a queue number. The restaurant is always crowded and people will usually queue outside the restaurant. There are at least three rows of tables. Their staff understand English and are polite and attentive. 

"the entrance of the restaurant. keep a lookout for the green signage."

"pork meat steamed bun. careful of the hot broth in the steamed bun."

"look at the crowd in the restaurant. It is past lunch time (around 3pm)."

"this is the crabmeat with pork meat steamed buns. Notice how the crab roe (yellow-color at the tip of the steamed bun."

Where: Joe's Shanghai, 136-21 37th Ave
Tel: 718-539-3838
Website: www.JoesShanghaiRestaurant.com
Overall rating: 2/5








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