I'm so surprised, given the 4+ star rating, how bad this food was…read more The hot and sour soup just tasted like black pepper - which is nothing like what hot and sour soup is supposed to taste like. Also, it didn't come with any soup noodles. The scallion pancakes were very thick, and also tasted off. The 1 inch sauce container was only 1/4 filled and the sauce was extremely saucy. The general tso sauce was super thick, gooey and gelatinous, and the fried rice that came with it tasted more like steamed white rice with soy sauce than anything fried. I try Chinese take-out from various spots throughout southern Brooklyn at least 2-3 times a month, and this was really disappointing.

Coming from Queens, where there's a plethora of popular Shanghainese places, I had lower…read moreexpectation for Liu's Shanghai especially for their soup dumplings. We arrived on a Saturday night around 6pm and it was packed; there were two parties ahead of us so we opted to put our name down and wait approximately 15-20, which I thought was pretty reasonable. They arrange the tables to optimize space for the following parties, so you might just get lucky with the seating arrangements. As most Chinese establishments, service was fast-paced, but we never felt rushed at any point of the meal despite the hustle and bustle. We ordered a few items for our party of 4 to share: 1. SCALLOP AND PORK SOUP DUMPLINGS: Surprisingly was a fan of this. There were big chunks of scallops in the meat. Gave the meat a bit of a bounce, but wasn't tough or chewy either. Normally would order crab at most soup dumpling spots, but scallop was new to me. Would get this again. 2. PORK SOUP DUMPLINGS: I commend them for an actual juicy and soupy filling. The pork was seasoned well and we had a whole spoonful of soup from each dumpling. The skin was a little thick for my liking. My judgment of soup dumpling is usually determined by the skin and this one didn't exactly meet the criteria. 3. FRIED WONTONS IN PEANUT AND HOT SAUCE: The star of the show! This was the dish that everyone seems to rave about and what we actually came for. The wontons were fried to a perfect crisp; they were actually crunchy and maintained that despite being dredged in sauce. I felt like there was a bit of a sugary caramelization to it, which balanced out the salty component of the dish. This whole dish encompassed every category in the flavor and texture department. 4. BEEF IN BLACK PEPPER SAUCE: I could've done without this tbh. There were a lot of onions in this, which I have no complaint about, but I wasn't trying to get my money's worth of onions here LOL. Black pepper sauce wasn't anything special either. I actually forgot that it was black pepper sauce because it wasn't peppery enough. 5. SHANGHAI RICE CAKES: The rice cakes had a pleasant chew to it and the sauce coated it evenly. I wish the rice cakes had a little more char to it so it would be more fragrant. Good, but not life changing. Overall a pleasant experience and certainly met expectations. There were some dishes that I liked more than others and some that I could do without. Probs wouldn't make the trip here frequently, but the wontons are definitely worth the trip!

Staffs were friendly. We were the only two people in the restaurant. There's free wifi in the…read morerestaurant. We ate crab soup dumplings and noodles which was good. Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Ambience: 4/5

Had the pork soup dumplings: juicy, tender and soupy. Highly recommended…read more House Special Noodles: saucy, good with the veggies, shrimp,and chicken. Quite good. Stir fry pork with bamboo shoots, wood ear fungus and garlic: good but a bit too salty. Saucy but good. Pan Fried Pork Buns: The bottom of the bun was soggy when it supposed to be crispy. Flavor was mediocre and would not recommend this dish. Service was friendly and bathrooms are clean. Interior was modern and cute with the drawings of the various foods

One of my favorite hole-in-the-wall spots serving amazing wontons and noodle soups! It is a very…read moresmall store with one table and some wall seating, so I recommend ordering to go. My favorites include the House Special Ma Ma Noodle Soup which has a bit of everything in it, the Hot and Spicy Wontons, and the Braised Beef Noodle soup. Their wontons are homemade and packed with so much flavor. They have 5 options for noodles and make everything right in front of you. The older couple who runs the spot are always so sweet and polite. Don't miss out on the cheap drinks - the homemade Chinese herbal tea is a must get!

Mom and Pop shop serving up some delicious Asian cuisine that's big on flavor and quality. I highly…read morerecommend this Mama's Noodle House! Food: 5/5 We've tried numerous things on the menu and have not been disappointed ever. The most recent order was the curry beef brisket with broad noodles. Delicious and satisfying! Broad Noodles not your thing? You have a variety of noodles to pick from include sweet potato noodles. Service: 5/5 The wife & husband team behind the food are amazingly kind and offer up exceptional customer service. Ambiance: 4/5 Not a hole in the wall but a cozy, welcoming space to order for take out

Great tasting din soup dumplings! I came around lunch and…read moreit was busy. Luckily the turn around time for a table isn't a long wait. Their menu is pretty unique. I tried the wontons in spicy peanut sauce. It was different because I'm use to chili wontons. The spicy peanut sauce wasn't spicy. The peanut sauce itself is pretty thick, so I would recommend dipping it in the accompanying dipping sauce to balance the flavors. I would try the spicy peanut wontons again. I also tried the pork soup dumplings, which took some time to cook. It arrives very hot, so give it some time to cool off, maybe 5-10 minutes. The soup dumplings were mid, maybe I would try the truffle soup dumplings if I came back. I love how the dumplings are made in house

Food is pretty good. Noodles and dumplings are made fresh and you can tell the difference. Flavors…read morefor fried noodles are also excellent. However, the real negative here is the operations. It is a chaotic mess for the volume they are trying to do. It's not about adding more manpower, it's about streamlining. Tables are sitting empty while people are on the waitlist (not due to reservations), orders are going to the wrong tables, to-go orders are in disarray and have to be re-verified on multiple orders, and it takes a long time to get some water. The Yelp waitlist is useless here - wait was supposed to be 5-10 minutes and it turned into almost 40. All this could have been avoided with more planning, better organization, and training. Kitchen staff doing their job well. Front of house needs work.

Every dish here is solid. We came here and it was a bit of a wait, but it was well worth it. Make…read moresure you bring cash since it's cash only. Ordered the crab and pork soup dumplings. They were really juicy and savory broth. The shrimp dumplings were packed with shrimp. Flavors were spot on. We also got the bean curd Szechuan style. It was good but thought it would've been spicer. Ordered the beef with broccoli over rice and it was the perfect portion for one and great price. Overall, would come back!

These guys claim to have the best soup dumplings, and I have to say, they might be right. Their…read moresoup dumplings have thin skins and juicy centers, exactly what you're looking for. They're definitely one of the best I've had. Even their scallion pancakes are good. Thin and crispy with enough substance to hold its shape after a soy sauce dunk. We also ordered the salt and pepper squid, the Szechuan style bean curd (basically mapo tofu), and the watercress with enoki mushrooms. Everything was very delicious. Service however, was just adequate. But it's what you would expect from a delicious Chinese restaurant. The waitstaff will get you what you want when you ask it, but clearly doesn't want to be there. Also the place is cash only. But there's a reason they're always busy on the weekends, this place is good.

Okay soooo...I totally understand why Mr Bao ends up with some pretty average reviews. This is not…read morea place where I would tell you to walk in blind, point at the menu, and expect magic. Some things are definitely better than others. BUT - after going a few times, I really think this place is a case of learning the menu and playing to its strengths. Once you know whats worth it and whats just ok, you can put together a genuinely great meal here. This time around, the star of the show was the Chef's Choice jiaozi which gives you one of each dumpling they offer. That was a GREAT move. They were colorful, satisfying, and even better with a side of the spicy chili sauce which I highly recommend adding. I also want to give credit where it's due: the soup dumplings here are delicious, and I have also really enjoyed the fried rice and the spicy noodle dishes on past visits. So yeah, I get the mixed reputation....But I think Mr Bao is one of those spots that rewards a little menu knowledge. Order smart, skip the mid stuff, and there is a very solid meal waiting for you.

Very, very good. I…read morewas on my way to a coffee shop to do work and needed a little something to eat during lunch. This place was great! Fast, casual. Delicious veggie dumplings. Good service as well.

My first time here and it was definitely worth the visit!…read moreTucked away on St Marks, it's on the 2nd level and the entrance isn't on street level Awesome decor here with a good blend of vibes and music. You order everything on an iPad but the servers will answer any questions and they come double check your order as well. The food and presentation were amazing. Beggars chicken and the beef came on fire and the chicken was a good presentation. Awesome spot for dinner or lunch and good for groups as well. I'll definitely be back

It was Lunar New Year and a few of my asian boxing friends and I decided to celebrate since this…read moreyear is the year of the horse and sheeps are supposed to be lucky. This was the first time I hung out with these ppl outside of boxing class so I was very excited. I did get a bit overserved with sake and other stuff and resulted to being an inconvenience. Haven't hung with them since, which I guess is what it is. Some ppl will make a decision off of one incident and others will have grace. My friends were unfortunately the first type of ppl. Anyways, regardless of all that, just talking food and drink, there was a decent wait even when everyone in our party was there. They will not seat you until everyone has arrived by the way. The drinks were limited from a variety standpoint so we just share lots of sake. Foot was pretty good but nothing to write home about. Personally do not think I would seek this place out, but if I happen to be in the area and I am hungry, I would. Also, shout out to Nelson our server who was super sweet.

I liked the pan fried buns but my bf wasn't a fan of the flavor. I thought the soup dumplings were…read morea but bland but my bf liked them so really depends on your preference. Since this is the express version, you use the kiosk to order and they bring food to your table and you busk your own table when you're done. I like that even though its express, the soup dumplings still come out in steamer baskets. Not much to say about ambiance but they had decorated for Christmas with a tree so I could see that they still put in effort in the express location

price - $30 including tax…read more food - 3/5 service - 3/5 ambiance - 3/5 i got their shredded beef noodles and vegetable noodles. the noodles in the shredded beef noodles were really oily and the beef was extremely spicy. i was expecting a more balanced lo mein type of flavor but i was proven wrong. on the other the vegetable crispy noodles were pretty bland. i couldnt really taste the flavor and all i could taste were the crisp noodles that were packaged like ramen noodles. overall, the food wasnt the best and the portion size was acceptable for the price and area this shop was in. the service and ambiance were both alright due to the fact that this place is more for conveniency and efficiency. check this place out!

I always come to this restaurant. They are so budget friendly and healthy. Low to no oil, low…read moresodium but absolutely delicious in every dish. Quantity is quite light but very satisfying and filling to hit the spot whether ver hungry or just a snack, this always worked for me. This is one of the most soothing, low priced, and balanced healthy but absolutely delicious meal. I like the sit down area is always clean and enough space. There is no time limit but I definitely would try to be respectful to not hog the seat too long. This is a pay first and choose your seat later.

Come here for good, inexpensive comfort food! The XLB has a lot of soup, and the skin is not thick…read moreand not too thin. And super random but wow the white rice was so good haha. Wish Yozi was in Astoria! At Yozi, you seat yourself and order at the counter, then your food will be served to you when ready. I've seen people come here with friends or family or by themselves and just watch stuff on their phone. Love the versatile environment here! Staff are also super friendly.

Excellent food! My order genuinely made me so happy. The flavors felt like something that arrived…read morestraight from Chinatown, and it was incredibly nostalgic for me. Growing up, we had pan fried noodles all the time. They're harder to find now, and when I do find them, they're often disappointing. Not here. The shrimp pan fried noodles were excellent. Perfectly done and full of flavor. The crab & pork soup dumplings were delicious, and the fish cake & fish ball noodle soup totally hit the spot. Portions are generous! I had enough for lunch and dinner the next day, which is always a win. I've passed this place so many times and I'm so glad I finally gave them a try. I'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu. Also, I have to mention the packaging. Some of the best I've ever seen for delivery. Each soup dumpling came in its own separate plastic cup (if you've ordered these before, you know how easily they can arrive broken with soup everywhere). The pan fried noodle broth was sealed and packed separately from the noodles, and the soup was packaged thoughtfully as well. Everything arrived intact and fresh. Highly recommend!

Wontons are the star here - fresh, thin-skinned, and tasting home made. The soup was a bit salty,…read morebut the rice noodles hit my cheung fun craving, even though I wish they were flat, wide noodles with a little bok choy for a heartier lunch. The container they used to separate the noodles from the soup was a genius idea; I was worried there'd be no broth left by the time it arrived, but everything held up really well. The preserved egg and pork congee was just okay, but overall they clearly do wontons and noodles well. I wouldn't do delivery again, but I'd happily come back for takeout or dine-in and try more dishes.