MORE than just buns!!
Friday, January 03, 2003
Yes, the soup dumplings here (both crab and pork) are very tasty. However, there are other dishes here that are pretty exciting as well...a lot of it depends on how adventurous you and your taste buds are. Other great dishes here include: lion's head meatballs (be warned, they are HUGE and are intended to be shared), soft tofu & crabmeat sauce, braised pork shoulder, razor clams (or squid) in black bean sauce with jalapenos, and (if it's in season) baby pea shoots. ALERT: these are
NOT dishes that you'll find in your local take out, so if that's what you're expecting...expect to be disappointed. Also, I wouldn't order typical Cantonese style dishes here...this is, after all, Joe's SHANGHAI...stick with the typical Shanghai dishes.
Pros: quick service, GREAT deal
Cons: CROWDED, CASH ONLY, NO RESERVATIONS