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The vibe here is home, and i love the steam cabbage with the soup dumplings. We tried the scallop and pork, flavorful and hot. The jellyfish salad is yummy as well. Staffs are kind and efficient. Doing a lot and works hard.
We took our dad here for a Father's Day lunch and it was a yummy meal! It's small inside but it was quite packed with small and large parties. The service was good and the food came out really quickly! The Scallion Pancake comes with 6 pieces and was perfectly fried and airy. The green beans were my favorite dish because of how addicting and tasty it was. The soup dumplings were good too! My only feedback is that the skin was thick for some and thin for some. I unfortunately had two of them break easily when I picked it up. However, they put a lot of filling in each one which I loved. The noodle dish was good too, but a bit too saucy for my liking and the noodles were quite delicate. Overall, the food was good but not outstanding. I would still come back again though and try other things! They take both cash and card.
I've had many hot and soups and I'm always on the hunt for a good one. This soup measured up and more! Spicy, vinegary and chock full of veggies. Loved the bamboo shoots and the pork was super tender. So good I ate it in the car hehe. Update: ordered the baby shrimp in spicy sauce lunch special with fried rice. Amazing! My new favorite Chinese takeout spot.
Came on the weekend with family around noon and didn't have to wait. However, there aren't too many tables and they are pretty close to one another. Food came so quick! The flavoring for the dishes we ordered were not extremely strong and was just right. Pricing is pretty reasonably. Was easy to get the staff's attention if we needed anything since they are right there lol Overall, good food and would come back again. They also sell frozen soup dumplings which is nice. Ordered the following: - Scallop and pork soup dumpling $11.95 - Crab and pork soup dumpling $10.95 - Scallion pancake $4.50 - Braised spare ribs with mushroom and vegetable (bok choy) $18.95 - Xia men/Singapore chow mei fun $13.95 - Beef chow fun $12.95
My go-to Shanghainese spot in the neighborhood. I always leave so full and satisfied. I've never gotten anything disappointing here! I love their fried wontons in peanut sauce. The menu says it's also in hot sauce, but you can barely taste it. As someone who doesn't eat spicy, TRUST ME. The savory and sweetness overpowers the spice. Other mouthwatering dishes: beef with tomato and egg. They make this dish so PERFECTLY, the egg is silky smooth and everything just goes well with rice. Also the chef specialty: crab meat with tofu. DELICIOUS. I've had their soup dumplings before too and they are also amazing. The skin is thin, there's enough soup and the meat is flavorful. There are plenty of tables. Whenever I go, I've never really had to wait, and there's always people eating inside. Even if I had to wait, it would prob be less than 15min. Staff is friendly and attentive.
Delicious soup dumplings -- hot, juicy, and bursting with flavor! The wrappers were delicate yet held the perfect bite of savory broth inside. Fresh, tasty, and super satisfying. Couldn't resist ordering a second round! The rice cakes were also delicious!
I haven't dined in person in a while but when I saw they do delivery I was so excited since this is one of my favorite Shanghainese restaurant. Unfortunately, the quality for delivery is terrible. Not sure if the quality went down in general or because it is delivery. We have ordered delivery a few times and it just wasn't as good as I remembered it. We always get the rice cake with pork and preserved vegetables and the rice cake wasn't good. The texture was off and there was so much liquid at the bottom of the dish from the condensation. The portion is also very small. The chicken and salted fish fried rice was good and always a favorite of ours. The XLB barely had any soup inside but the flavor was still very good. I'm hoping the next time I dine in person it is a better experience.
Love Shanghainese food? Staff speak English when compare the old time. Quick serving after order. I am sure they renovated with nice seating available. Price is cheaper than any other chain Shanghainese restaurant.
My go to for soup dumplings and Shanghainese food in Brooklyn. Taste is on point and service is good. Ambiance is cozy as well. Great local spot. Would recommend.
We've been going on this place for so many years. We only order certain food and they are all phenomenal. When it comes to their service, they are fast and it doesn't affect the quality of the food. It gets packed on certain days and time but the place has a decent size. It looks like you're in your own house.The ambiance is perfect.
They have a great selection of food here with the soup dumplings being a must get item. However, it's not my favorite soup dumpling since the skin is a bit too soft and not chewy enough for my taste. I think shrimp and pork is still my favorite soup dumpling filling. The menu is nicely organized with photos and many options to pick from. The food is pretty simple and tasty but nothing to be blown away by. If you're looking for a good authentic Chinese meal with many option this is the place to go! I was not a fan of the salt and pepper squid - the batter was not crispy at all and tasted more like a spongy batter. (Like what you'd expect for a nian gao batter). This parking situation around the area is a bit difficult - we had to circle around the neighborhood for 10 minutes to finally find a spot on a weekend.
Once I heard that Liu's Shanghai is almost a Brooklyn institution, I had to check it out for all of its worth. The restaurant inside is very nondescript. Roughly a 10 minute walk from the D train on 20th Avenue, it only has about 20 tables but certainly feels smaller as large parties come here to partake in lunch. Thankfully, this is where I save this review from falling into the pratfalls other Chinese restaurants I have been to here in the city fall into. I was immediately greeted by the owner who was a really great guy, dad body and all. He immediately gave me a table, tea, and menu, offering his genuine suggestions of what to order. Pork soup dumplings and a stir fried noodle dish with a little bit of everything is what I got. The food came out in I kid you not, three minutes. All of it was hot, fresh, delicious, and generous. I honestly could not finish all the soup dumplings as they came in eight and are of nice size! When I asked his staff for a fork to help finish the rest of my meal, this is where I felt the good vibe would end. Instead, I got one with no judgement and rather a compliment that I was able to finish my dish with not one morsel of meat or scrape of noodle on my plate. My leftover soup dumplings were packaged up nearly so I can have them for later. They also take credit cards which I really appreciate. As this is more than likely my last review for 2023, I can say that at least it ended on a positive note here at Liu's.
I ordered online and the food was delivered quickly. The name doesn't seem to match with the food. I ordered spicy meat sauce noodle, it has no meat in the sauce and it looks like hot and sour soup. The jumbo prawns is not jumbo at all. These prawns are the smallest size in supermarket. The head is the same size as the body. All the food has the same taste. They use the same sauce for meat sauce and Kung pao chicken and it's bland. To be honest the food looks like it's from an American Chinese restaurant.
4 years ago
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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My favorite spot for Shanghai dumpling and other foods. Great foods and service. Foods come pretty fast and very tasty. The place is very spacious. read more
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
1 year ago
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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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
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
4 years ago
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
1 year ago
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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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
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 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
4 years ago
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
4 years ago
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
3 years ago
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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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
5 years ago
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
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
4 years ago
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 is a great family run business. The scallion pancakes are very good (highly recommend). The lions head meatball were succulent and I wasn't expecting anyone in Brooklyn to be serving them up so I was so excited to see them on the menu. And now... for the soup dumplings: the soup dumplings were full of soup and delicious but the presentation left something to be desired as you can see from the photos, the dumplings are lopsided and spilling out of their skins. These dumpling definitely fulfill the "I want soup dumplings rn in south Brooklyn." Overall, this is a tasty Chinese restaurant with friendly atmosphere since the servers seem to be the owners kids, love supporting a family business read more
Pre Covid Review Halloween 2019. I always thought the best soup dumplings in New York City was in Queens, until I found this little beauty here. Liu's Shanghai has some really good soup dumplings. The filling was meaty and tons load of soup when you bite into it. The bigger slurp the more you know you got a good soup dumpling. I always like pairing soup dumplings with stir fried noodles and rice cakes. Good combination and can never go wrong with it. The dishes came out super efficiently fast and the check was super cheap. Now my review is done...my question is A. Bite into the dumpling and slurp it out. B. Bite into the dumpling and pour the soup into a spoon. C. Eat the entire dumpling. read more
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Do the Crab soup dumplings have pork mixed in it?
Yes, all soup dumplings have pork. Pork is used to make the broth.
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