Culinary Cloud Nine at Joe’s Shanghai

Eight meaty morsels languidly laze in a round tin of ornamented wood, though the traveling aroma, surreptitiously conquering all surrounding nostrils, more than outweighs any glitz or glamour. The doubtlessly divine taste of the coveted cuisine trumps even that.

These are Joe’s Shanghai’s famous soup dumplings, praised by The New York Times, Travel and Leisure, Time Out Magazine, as well as a plethora of steady costumers, lion-hearted and loyal enough to brave the harshest storms for a chance to taste a piece of Chinatown’s heaven.

On Tuesday, December 29th, at two o’clock, the wait for a table for two lasted over half an hour. The temperatures ranged in the brutal 20s and the winds were unrelenting. Yet, this was probably the best time to visit the establishment, since – uncharacteristically – there was no line winding outside. مواقع القمار العالمية

Although the décor is modest by New York City’s standards, missing tablecloths and smaller tables, as well as wait staff uniforms, it suddenly becomes irrelevant in face of the decidedly delectable dishes served and this deservedly packed eatery.

As each batch is made fresh per order according to their website (at http://www.joeshanghairestaurants.com/), so requesting one immediately upon sitting down is recommended, since preparation can take quite a while. Given its apparently recession-proof price of $4.65, trying a batch as almost certainly indicative of a wise investment – especially since whole tables have the propensity to greedily wolf down four such orders at once. Spectacularly succulent, these unique dumplings emit a rich, savory broth when bitten, becoming the very embodiment of “umami.”

But dumplings are not all Joe’s Shanghai has to offer. Boasting a barrage of entrées for the culinary enthusiast, it also contains traditionally recognizable faire, and quite possibly the best sesame chicken you will ever have. Although a distinctly popular dish among Chinese food fans, this variation will surely make its take-out twin pale in comparison. Mesmerizingly moist, tantalizingly tender and oozing with a scrumptiously sweet flavor, this sesame-clad, time-honored favorite has officially received its golden armor. لعبة قمار اون لاين In fact, it shockingly embodies the very cliché, “I never knew it could be so good.” And who said that it was never realistically applicable? موقع مراهنات 365

If you’re truly lucky, however, you’ll be able to catch the scallops sautéed in the chef’s special sauce. Reaching a perfect consistency between fragile and taut, these undersea treasures truly capture the essence of satisfaction, lingering on the tongue just long enough to ensure a craving after at least one more scrumptious bite. The aforementioned clandestine condiment, however, is simply to die for. Spicy, yet savory, its inherent, robust charm soothes even the most capricious of customers.

With a rich menu boasting scores of sizzling selections for smart prices, including alcohol and dessert options, why not try for yourself?

About Olga Privman 132 Articles
I spent a good decade dabbling in creating metaphysically-inclined narrative fiction and a mercifully short stream of lackluster poetry. A seasoned connoisseur of college majors, I discovered journalism only recently through a mock review for my mock editor, though my respect for the field is hardly laughable. I eventually plan to teach philosophy at a university and write in my free time while traveling the world, scaling mountains and finding other, more creative ways to stimulate adrenaline. Travel journalism, incidentally, would be a dream profession. Potential employers? Feel free to ruthlessly steal me away from the site. I’ll put that overexposed Miss Brown to shame.

1 Comment

  1. I absolutely love Joe’s Shanghai. We always get the pork soup dumplings, which is an art in itself when it comes to eating the savory treat. But may I also recommend the Pork Shoulder and the Shanghai Rice? Simply AMAZING…definitely worth the wait. They also have other locations in Midtown and Flushing…the Midtown location is more expensive, not as good and smaller portions (boo)…but the Flushing location does it right and I’ve been luckier on not waiting as long if at all (worth the trek).

    Now you’ve got to change directions, and head over to Paprika on the LES for the Oxtail Ragu on broad noodles!…Oh I’ve so many loves in NYC when it comes to eats…we’ll talk ;)

    Best,
    Bex

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