After reading many reviews on Joe's on Yelp, we decided to drop by. When we first arrived, indeed it was very crowded. The waiting time was about 20-25 mins. We ordered pork and crab dumplings (their specialty). I prefer pork dumplings. In any case, I have eaten many better dumplings elsewhere. The dumpling skin was too thick, I feel. Other... more

Joe SH of Midtown in most part was a disappointment. We came to try their famous soup dumplings. We ordered crab and pork soup dumplings, chives pancakes, Kim chi and ice cream. We liked the soup dumplings, but after tasting those at Chinatown Brasserie understood the difference and it was not Joe’s dumplings that won the competition. The ice cream... more

We arrived at this restaurant in the pouring rain at 10pm but I was not worried about this because NY seems to keep going 24/7. However, they told us that the kitchen was closing soon so we'd have to hurry up or go somewhere else before we'd even sat down! We wanted to order about 3 dishes but the waiter... more

The pork dumplings were delicious as usual and very nice, friendly service. Sesame chicken was dry and overcooked. Took a newbie there and was disappointed in the meal, though the dumplings were as delicious as ever. more

Soup dumplings DID live up to hype...place WAS crowded for sure...seemed clean to me...and cost WAS fair. Don't go if you want a small, quaint, romantic Asian dinner...this place is busy and the food is good. I preferred the pork dumplings over the crab but both were good. more

Amazing juicy dumplings. They are yummy, big and addictive. more

Joe's Shanghai in Chinatown is practically the only thing I really miss about New York. I crave their soup dumplings and must go there everytime I'm back in New York. In fact, the goal is to go there more than once but that doesn't always happen. The soup dumplings are the best I've ever had as are the shredded radish... more

The soup dumplings are simply amazing, and the lo mein, eggplant, and chicken are great. What a meal. more

Joe's Shanghai deserves every bit of it's good reputation for their signature soup dumplings. They are memorable. We also ordered the sesame chicken and the chicken with fried noodles. Both good, but I wish we had experimented more with our selections. We'll just have to go back. We also loved the cozy atmosphere and the friendly service. more