My favorite Shanghainese place in Brooklyn! Amazing food and service. There is only a handful of tables so expect a bit of wait during dinner time especially for large parties. My go to orders always include pork soup dumplings (what they're known for), vegetarian mock duck and fried wontons (be aware that this contains crushed peanuts on top and sits in a peanut sauce). The soup dumplings are hand made and I really love the dumpling skin, it's a little thicker than other places, but I prefer that chewy texture. The vegetarian mock duck is a tofu skin wrapped with mushrooms and my tip is to ask for chili oil to go with it. Also tried several of their noodle dishes such as the three delight chow fun, preserved vegetable and pork rice cake and Shanghai rice cake. All good options to try if you've never had it before. My most recent visit, I tried smoked duck which tasted great but the skin was on the saltier side for my liking. It pairs perfectly if you combine it with a rice or noodle dish. read more

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Consistently good and authentic Shanghainese cuisine. The dumplings are solid, and the rice cakes with pork and preserved vegetables were especially enjoyable. However, the standout dish is definitely the fried wontons with peanut sauce--an absolute must-try. That said, they used to be fully deep-fried, but now they're only pan-fried, which is a bit of a letdown. read more

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This is the absolute best, high quality Shanghai-style food I've had in Brooklyn! I haven't dined in yet - which I'd like to do - but the delivery is always fast and everything is correct. So delicious and well-made. read more

Loved the soupy soup dumplings, especially the scallop ones which had decent sized pieces of scallops. Skin is not the thinnest I've ever had, for the flavor is good. Skip the lions head meatballs - way too soft for my liking so it's just mush in my mouth and no texture. Not really flavorful as the sauce is more on the sweeter end. read more

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Food was good. Had noodles and fried wonton dish. There were a lot of options like rice dishes, soups, soup dumplings etc. Both was a bit greasy but flavorful. We came at night for dinner and wasn't too busy. Service was quick and the ambiance was laid back. read more

Finally got to try this place and I loved it! Ordered 3 dishes and it was plenty of food for 2. Scallop and Pork Soup Dumplings ($10.95): Really good! Very soupy and the scallop was a nice addition, something different as not many places have this item. Fried Wontons with Peanut Sauce and Hot Sauce ($9.95): Very interesting dish. The wontons had something white sprinkled on top resembling what we thought was parmesan cheese but to our surprise, it was sugar! I couldn't taste the wonton at all with all the sauces on it, but it was still crunchy. The peanut sauce was creamy and I didn't think it was spicy. All the sauces along with the sugar was quite unique. Shanghai Style Pork Lo Mein ($10.95): Loved the texture of the noodles! It was thick, chewy and bouncy. Very good dish.However, the noodles at the bottom were a bit too salty from the sauce. Service was good and food came out fairly quick. Would come back! read more

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It's affordable and packs flavor. My favorite is the scallop and pork soup dumplings. I can eat two orders of that. Service is great as well, friendly. There are a few tables to eat in so definitely go during none peak hours. read more

I always order their scallop and pork soup dumplings whenever I visit. The fish head soup is another one of my favorites, but you will need to come with at least 4-6 guests to finish the soup. The food is made fresh to order and service is quick. A few other dishes I recommend are the wonton in peanut sauce, salt and pepper prawns, and stir fried rice cake. read more

Been going here for years. Always delicious and very friendly. Best soup dumplings in the City.

Wow, everything we ordered was delicious and the staff/service was friendly and impeccable! Below are our analysis of what we ordered: Hot and sour soup - very rich and thick, filled with flavor and ingredients! Helps warm you up real good! Tomato, egg and beef - my favorite by far; so silly, saucy and filled with flavors! A huge portion for lunch and only for 9 bucks?!?! Definitely worth it and will come back for more very soon! Double cooked pork - fatty and saucy, just the way you want it to be. A great balance between veggies and pork, paired perfectly with rice. Definitely try this! Xiaolong bao - Shanghai dumplings are delicious and filled with soup in every single piece. Very comforting and you can definitely throw down a few if not the whole plate! Spicy and sweet wonton - very interesting combo of sweetness and spiciness with a hint of peanut sauce to tie it all up neatly. A nice twist to your typical spicy wonton! This was an overall delicious meal and the service was definitely A+. Highly recommend trying this place for its by far one of the best Shanghai restaurants in Brooklyn! read more

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Their soup dumplings, peanut wontons, scallion pancakes are always my go to order. They are ALWAYS GOOD! The beef with the long hot green peppers will keep you wanting more! The staff is always friendly and attentive, and very informative when answering questions about menu items read more

Great, and Fast service with the best dumplings in town! A must go to spot when in the area.

This has become my go to soup dumpling spot since I've moved to brooklyn! I usually come here with my husband and we usually get 2 paddies of their pork soup dumplings and I've recently discovered their fried wontons with peanut sauce and...OMG it has upped their game! It's sweet and savory and just so delicious! the perfect combination for me! The staff is very attentive and very friendly! i love coming here for a soup dumpling fix! read more

A fairly old school feeling Shanghainese restaurant that unfortunately ranges from okay to just not very good. Their soup dumplings, the dish that has gained the most foreign appeal from Shanghai were hardly soupier than a decent dumpling with thick borderline underdone skin. The salt and pepper squid was reasonably cooked, could be more tender and crisp but acceptable although the seasoning could be a bit heavier as most of the flavor came from salt and the spicy green peppers it was served with (and before anyone gets upset at this, the salt and pepper flavor profile in Chinese cooking does typically have more going on then just salt and pepper). The fried wontons were a bit odd, the filling wasn't very substantial and it was hard to taste much over the obscenely sweet topping. I think it was served with a peanut sauce but it looked and certainly tasted like it was dusted with sugar. Broccoli in garlic sauce was okay I suppose although the sauce was too cornstarch-y which caused it to less coat the vegetables and more droop atop them. The pickled pork, probably better translated as pork belly braised with pickled vegetables was super fatty and rich and I could hardly tell notice the presence of any pickle. Honestly, if I didn't see the name, it would feel like a decent homey dish to have over rice but I do wish that the pickled veg was more prominent. Lion's head meatballs were honestly pretty solid though, large and tender with the flavors I'd expect. Overall I feel like if you lived in the area, you could probably develop a list of go-to orders here that would keep you satisfied (although my god, stay away from the soup dumplings) but it absolutely does not warrant a visit beyond that. read more

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Food very good and my favorite is the fried wonton with sweet and spicy savory sauce.

Small restaurant with fast service and pretty good food. We celebrated the Lunar New Year here. We ordered the scallion pancakes, spring rolls, soup dumplings, vegetable dumplings, chicken chow fun, ginger fish, broccoli and sweet and sour chicken. It was yummy and came out quickly! I recommend this restaurant! read more

Liu's Shanghai - Shanghainese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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More soup dumplings, more fun. The soup dumplings never made it to my camera because they were all engulfed the moment they landed on the table. A new signature item this place offers outside of usual Shanghainese cuisine are the fried wontons. These seriously were so good and topped off with a special XO sauce is my best guess and brittles of cheese and scallions. I could eat a huge plate of these all day. Need to order a side of noodles and the scallion pancake to kick off. Crispy and full of flavors. My only takeaway from this place is the extremely tiny amounts of room to dine inside. Not many tables to house many customers and it is a tight squeeze. This is one of the best Shanghai cuisine and soup dumplings pitstop in Bensonhurst Brooklyn. Hope they do get a bigger spot for more to enjoy. Happy eating. read more

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The pork soup dumplings and crab soup dumplings were juicy, thin wrappings and perfect temperature. Twice cooked pork and cabbage were great. Scallion pancake was great and service was nice. Would definitely come again and highly recommend this place. Very family and friend friendly atmosphere. read more

It took me the longest but I'm back to being a fan of Liu's Shanghai. The service is friendly but slow here. Their soup dumplings has improved a lot! The skin is no longer thick and dough-y. The xlb's skin is thinner and the scallop ones gives a good fresh umami flavor. i also enjoy their beef & tomato dish, dry sautéed beans, mock duck. Not a fan of the jellyfish, family tofu, braised pork belly, twice cooked pork. read more

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We were craving for shanghai food & did not want to travel to Flushing (to our favorite shanghai shop: Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao), so we came here to Liu's. Staff was very friendly and attentive & the foods came out very fast. We ordered to share: 1) Crab Pork Soup Dumplings, 2) Shanghai Pancake, 3) Fried Wonton w/ Peanut Sauce, 4) Pork w/ Vegs on Rice Cakes, 5) Packaged Soy Milk drink. The Crab Pork Soup Dumplings came out quick, but they were room temperature (not that warm) which was weird. I think because the soup dumplings was not warm, it did not taste that good. The dumpling skin was a bit thick & there was not much soup in it. It was quite disappointing. The Shanghai Pancake was a bit on the doughy side & not super crispy. Taste was ok. The fried wonton was good, but after a few bites it was overwhelming. There was some sugar on the fried wonton which I found weird. The pork w/ vegs on rice cakes was ok. Nothing special, it was a bit bland taste wise & very oily. The packaged soy milk was tasty & imported from Taiwan. Nonetheless, we were glad to have tried Liu's Shanghai. read more

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Liu's Shanghai is a family owned business nestled with a warm and inviting atmosphere. It's a cozy and welcoming restaurant that serves many Shanghai cuisine dishes. We enjoyed Crab and Pork Dumplings, Fried Wontons, Scallop and Pork Dumplings, Salt & Pepper Squid, and Beef & Broccoli. Everything was delicious but the best part were the soup dumplings. The service was great and I recommend you check this restaurant out. Just be aware there may be a wait! read more

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A very solid soup dumpling spot in the Brooklyn Bath beach area. There aren't many authentic soup dumpling spots in the Brooklyn area that specializes in Shanghai food so it's really nice to have a thriving business like this. The food was very delicious and I really like the black vinegar with slices of ginger they provided cause the ginger really does make a difference. The scallion pancake we shared was very crispy and aromatic as well. I'd say the overall experience was great for a neighborhood casual joint. Service was cordial and efficient, typical of most chinese restaurants that serve you. read more

Liu's Shanghai - Xiao long bao and scallion pancake (in the background) - Shanghainese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Everything was made fresh was delicious and came out fast . There was no wait to be sat . The place was about 70% full . It's a typical casual Asian place and the pricing is super fair . Would definitely recommend . read more

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It's a bit further from the general Asian-centric area that is Brooklyn's 86th street. However, they have some of the best soup dumplings and some of the best food in the area. Bailey (the male waiter) welcomes everyone in with a smile. This is a family establishment and all the employees treat the customers amazingly. Everything here is flavorful but not over saturated with oil or salt. My favorite items include any of the soup dumplings, the fried chicken, and the fried wontons. These three items pack enough flavor to last you the whole day. My inner fat kid loves saving the sauce and drizzle from the fried wontons and using it to dip the soup dumplings for extra flavor. read more

I love this little neighborhood Shanghai restaurant. They are a true mom and pop shop run by a family. Their food made with love, serviced with care, and takeout packaged delicately. I come often when I'm craving Shanghai, sometimes to dine in and sometimes to takeout. It's always comforting and never disappoints. Their XLB (xiao long bao), the Shanghai steamed soup pork bun has a thin, delicate skin that is a delight to chew with the aromatic pork and soup. This is best for dine-in as takeout can cause the skin of the pork bun to stick together and inevitably burst the soupy pork bun. Also, it's meant to be eaten piping hot. My favorite is so simple, but so good - the Shanghai fried rice. It just has egg, scallion, and rice but it is seasoned so perfectly and it's good by itself or as a base for all your other dishes. Another favorite is the preserved vegetables with pork belly. It's so tender and so flavorful, it's truly the perfect dish to have with some rice. It's also a form of comfort food and tastes very homey. Typically, I also get string beans, scallion pancake, and the beef pan fried noodles. Everything is always cooked well and is worth every penny. For dessert, they give a complementary sweet sweet potato tapioca soup or a red bean tapioca soup. This place can get busy on some nights. They're small, but much loved by the neighborhood so it gets packed. Parking is pretty limited in the area, but it's doable. read more

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Ordered lunch takeout on the weekend, waited about 20 minutes and got my soup dumplings to-go. Counted my change in front of the cashier and informed her that I got short-changed. She quickly apologized and gave me back the corrected amount. Got home and quickly ate my soup dumplings; the soup inside the meat filling tasted a bit bland (had to dip it in the vinegar numerous times). The chicken noodle lacked taste as well, needed to add additional soy sauce from my own pantry. I wanted to try Shanghaiese Jiajiang Mian~sauce was very liquidity, unlike the Korean style ones. My meal came with two free dessert sweet soups~ Tasted good. read more

Liu's Shanghai - Soup dumplings and noodles with chicken - Shanghainese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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My go-to spot for the best soup dumplings in Brooklyn! Price is very reasonable and their lunch specials are a steal. I usually order the beef and tomato dish or if you prefer spicy, I highly recommend the beef and hot peppers. read more

Flavors are good. Dine in is really homey. Feels like I've been going here for decades when I sat in to eat. Associates are attentive and are always available. I highly recommend the HK style hot and sour soup. +1 would come back. read more

Best Shanghai food around and super friendly service. We've tried a bunch of different things and it's been solid every time. Would especially recommend the scallop and pork soup dumplings. Baby friendly too! read more

Liu's Shanghai is the only shanghai restaurant around the Brooklyn Bensonhurst area, and considering there is a limited amount of shanghainese food around here, it is pretty good. They have been a family business in the area for a very long time, and it definitely hits the spots and satisfies the craving. Their xiao long bao (combo pork/crab meat) really hits the spot, and is a must order when you go. The texture and consistency of the wrapper is thin enough, and all the dumplings are filled with soup. The dough is not too doughy. We always get at least 1 order to start. We also get their scallion pancakes, which are thin and lightly crisp with a sauce on the side. We also tried their Lion's Head, which is a large (for share) soup base with meat balls, cabbage, and vermicelli noodles, in a peppery/savoy soup base. We really loved the flavor of this dish, and had to bring the rest home. If you're around the neighborhood, please give this place a try. read more

Liu's Shanghai - Shanghainese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Im usually not a soup dumpling gal, but my friends were craving Liu's Shanghai so we all came here. I was happy to see they have a wide range of meals aside from soup dumplings. We ordered a bunch of dishes for our table but my favorites were the Lo Mein, Fried Rice Cake, and the Hot & Sour soup. I usually stray away from Lo Mein, but the one made at Liu's Shanghai tasted SO good. I'm so accustomed to trying the westernized Chinese fast food style lo mein which I abhor, but the lo mein here tastes very authentic and the noodles are pan fried to perfection. The fried rice cakes are a classic must order in any Shanghai spot. And lastly, the hot & sour soup was a good mix of spicy and sour, and reminded me of my mom's fujianese meals. I didnt get to try the soup dumplings, but my friends loved it. They also give a complementary dessert at the end! Liu's Shanghai is a gem and I'm so happy to have discovered it because of my friends! I'll definitely be returning for more food. read more

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I don't know if I ever had this place when I lived in the area, but my parents still live around here so I figured I would try it out. We ended up ordering for takeout and I tried the spicy fried wontons with peanut sauce which was really good, soup dumplings and my husband got a noodle dish. I can't remember what it was, but I think he thought it was okay. I was pretty happy overall with what I got. I would definitely try some other items from here again. They are a local place that looks family run. They followed covid rules during the pandemic and made it very easy to order and pick up with contact-less payment. Bailey was super nice and made the experience better! Now I got myself in the mood for some of those fried wontons :) read more

Great neighborhood food spot and amazing value. The best item on the menu is the fried wontons, served in a salty and sweet peanut sauce, I'm drooling about it just by thinking about it. We always come for the soup dumplings, the fried wontons, the rice cake with a little bit of everything, and sometimes when we're extra hungry, the scallion pancake or the fried buns. Be prepared for all those carbs cause you ain't leaving hungry. read more

Great local mom and pop shop for a fast bite. Inside is fairly small, so expect a wait time if you come during lunch time or on weekends. Food is good, nothing special. read more

Liu's Shanghai - Fried wontons - Shanghainese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This is a great neighborhood restaurant with a strong local following. There isn't much seating inside and it seems like visiting after 7pm might not be a good idea. Even before 7pm, I needed to wait 30 mins for a table. There are many items on the menu which were unique and pretty good. The scallop and crab meat soup dumplings were definitely very unique for sure. I've had plenty of soup dumpling whereby the crab meat was a mere on topping on top of a pork meatball, but here that is not the case. There is at least one bay scallop in each dumpling and evidence of crab meat was clear in each bite. I'm not sure I dig the heightened seafood-ness but I can't say it wasn't unique. I polished off a steamer tray of soup dumplings very quickly. The chicken fried chow mein was a big noodle portion and also well executed. There could have been more sliced chicken on the plate but there was no denying the crispy-ness of the noodles. This dish was topped with gravy filled with plenty of carrots, broccoli, snow peas, baby corn, mushrooms and bamboo shoots. As for the fried wontons, I think I enjoyed the sauce that was ladled on top more than the wontons themselves. The wontons themselves weren't very crispy after it was drowned by the sauce. This was another yet unique dish and definitely worth a try. Finally the last item I tried was the Five Spice Beef which was incredibly dry and was the least favorable item ordered. The food came out super fast after ordering and service was super friendly. There is only one restroom so keep that in mind if you need it. read more

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The food is awesome, true authentic Shanghai food. The scallop soup but is also very unique.

I was already salivating when I read the reviews. I usually go to eat around 86th St. and Bay Parkway but was looking for a good soup dumplings place. I came across Liu's and read so many wonderful reviews! I knew I had to try and I'm happy to report that Liu's did not disappoint! The owner and staff are all very friendly! It's also easy to find parking. Came with my family and we ordered the pork and scallop soup dumplings, Kau Fu (Seitan and Woodear mushrooms), seafood pan fried noodles and a nice peppery hot & sour soup. The food was delicious and we have been back several times! If you are looking for authentic Chinese food, look no further! I got you! read more

Liu's Shanghai - Pork and scallop soup dumplings - Shanghainese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This place is FIRE. I've been going here since I was a kid, and they recently reopened again for dine in! Literally every dish is SO good. The fried wontons with peanut sauce are a must get, along with any order of soup dumplings. If you're in Brooklyn, you MUST GO. RUN DON'T WALK read more

Liu's Shanghai - crab soup dumplings - Shanghainese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Um yes, this spot hits different. Can't go wrong with anything you get.Soup Dumplings

Authentic home style Shanghai dishes. So delicious. We literally need our fill of Liu's at least once a month! Seriously! I get cravings for the soup dumplings (if any filling) and the twice cooked pork. And feel free to bring your own beer or wine. -Crab and Pork Dumplings -Twice Cooked Pork read more