Looking for a super casual/chill spot to stuff your face with coup dumplings? You got it. M Shanghai feels like a bar that you can stroll into with your sweats on and get no judgement from anybody. It's a very relaxed spot where couples are drinking or eating at the communal tables. I came here with a friend when we were craving some dumplings and we were starving. This place really hit the spot. We're the dumplings the best I've ever had?? No. BUT they were pretty good and I would come here again especially since the service was really good and the place really deserves a high rating for speed or service and knowing how to treat costumers. Here is what we ordered for two people: - sweet and sour cucumber salad ( basically lightly brined cucumbers, so refreshing and much needed) - juicy pork buns ( soup dumplings, very nice and they come with 6) - sticky rice dumplings ( comes with 4, very filling and flavorful) - steamed veggie dumplings ( comes with 6, loved the leaf design and the dumplings come stuffed with filling which we loved) - spicy wontons with peanut sauce ( comes with 6, delicious but not spicy at all) Needless to say we were stuffed but had no regrets. If you're looking for a no-frills experience you should come here and feast. read more

See all

I placed a large order for a casual, backyard party I was throwing. I called a week ahead to see if it was something they could do (YES!), and then I placed the order three days before the party on a Saturday. They didn't have a "catering" menu so I ordered everything as is which was fine by me! For "20 people", I ordered Shanghai-style lo mein noodles with chicken (6 orders), sticky rice dumplings (3 orders), chicken shu mai (6 orders), veggie shu mai (4 orders), green beans (4 orders), sweet and sour cucumbers to cleanse the palate (4 orders), chrysanthemum and black oolong tea because what is dim sum without tea? The total was less than $300 which is more affordable than what Nom Wah quoted me (twice as much). Sometimes, it just makes more sense to order entrees! I also liked that I get to choose the menu items whereas catering menus can sometimes be limiting. I didn't need utensils, cups or servings plates but they offered to bring some. I do wish they'd brought chili sauce or some kind of hot sauce! My noodles were lonely without the heat (sad face). Everyone said the food was really good and I definitely agreed. The noodles could have been a tad saucier but that's just preferences. Overall, happy with the service and delivery as they were right around the corner. If I were to have another dim sum party, I would order from here again. Maybe get some scallion pancakes...some vegetable buns too! Mouth is watering now... read more

Every time I am in the neighborhood and craving a cocktail or little Shanghai food, this is my place to go. The food here is not as oily and salty as other Shanghainese restaurants. Rich in flavor. I had the steamed veggie dumplings and rice cakes. Both very good. I recommend the steamed dumplings over fried but both are yum. The cocktails are interesting. Really enjoyed the Shanghai mai tai- nice twist to Hawaiian mai tai. The lychee martini is great! Atmosphere is chill. Waitress/waiters are chill. read more

M Shanghai - Shanghainese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

See all

We ordered for delivery. I have been a patron of M since they first opened on Havemeyer many years ago and have always loved it. Despite the website saying "a box of rice" comes with the dishes, we received no rice. Upon calling the restaurant to ask for my rice I was met with a combative employee who told me they haven't included rice with dishes for at least 2 months, that she was a new employee that couldn't do anything for me and that no manager, no owner, and no one else who spoke English was there for me to talk to. So disappointed with M. I will not eat here or order from them again. $25 for dish that does not include a simple side of rice is absurd. The customer service skills of their self proclaimed only English speaking employee were terrible. Offering less and expecting more seems to be a trend with many established restaurants in North Brooklyn. I know times are tough, but businesses should consider their long time customers more often. read more

M Shanghai - Shanghainese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

See all

For a not-so-large portion, it's disappointing that the Chicken Lo Mein consisted of 95% noodles, 2.5% chicken, and 2.5% greens. The noodles were tasty overall, but they were overpowering, and there were too many of them compared to everything else. They were also extremely wide noodles. The scallion pancakes were extremely thin and they felt too chewy/doughy. Overall, they were good, but I wish they were softer and more like actual scallion pancakes. The vegetable spring roll was nothing special. The pork dumplings were not bad. read more

M Shanghai - Chicken 37. Shanghai-Style Lo Mein - Shanghainese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

traditional shanghai cooking, fresh vegetables, fresh ingredients, brings out the natural flavors. ordered vegetarian dishes: chinese broccoli garlic sauce tofu black bean sauce sauteed string beans all fresh, flavorful read more

I love the Pork Soup Dumplings, Veggie Dumplings, oh and of course a Margarita on the side! The service is a hit or miss, but most of the times they're nice and attentive. I really like to sit in the back area outside. So cute! read more

Came into town to spend time with our kids for the holidays and this was our first stop! One of our kids favorites in Brooklyn! And it was DIVINE! The environment and the beautiful human that took care of us was so kind! We had the soup dumplings and they were extraordinary! A fabulous experience! read more

The entres themselves are forgettable what is NOT forgettable are the soup dumplings. I could eat a tier of three on my own... soupy, saucy, HOT, very very tasty, the seasoning is on point... ok a tier of 4 for me only... no sharing... ok 5 and i share two dumplings. really good soup dumplings. read more

M Shanghai, it's been a while! Since my last review, M Shanghai moved from its more modest spot on Havemeyer to just a bit further down Grand. I love love love the new space! I was always a fan of the 1920s Shanghai chic that this place exudes, but now it's cozier, darker and more sultry. We chose to eat in the garden, which is just as awesome: wood walls, trellis above and just enough greenery. I ordered my "usual," the soy peas with lotus root, which was good as ever, and although I was dying for the veg wonton soup, my other "usual," it was too warm out, so I opted for the vegetarian shumai. One of the best dumplings I have ever put in my mouth! I despise thick, doughy pot stickers and these are the very opposite of such abominations. Instead, tiny diced veggies and tofu are packed into a thin shumai skin. Steamed, chewy perfection! I paired the entire shebang with a divine lychee martini. Perfect light summer dinner and thoroughly enjoyable! M? More like Mmmmmmmmm Shanghai Bistro (yes, I had to go there). read more

If you don't like soup dumplings, I don't think we can be friends. There's absolutely no better late night snack for when you've been drinking and want to burn the entire inside of your mouth. The decor of the place is cool, very modern. It's also surprisingly spacious. Between four of us, we ordered two orders of the pork buns, and one of the "Shanghai style" lo mein. The lo mein was actually better than I thought it'd be. Not a big portion, but enough for everyone to get a taste. The buns were hefty, the skin was thick but not overly so, and the pork inside was a sizeable ball. Basically what you want in a pork bun. Wasn't the absolute best, but it got the job done. Also, a tip for all of you - if you're scouring the menu looking for "soup dumplings", it's #6. They're called "steamed juicy pork buns" for some reason. Speaking of, after we ate what we ordered, we just had to order another batch of them because they were so good. So if you're keeping count, we had 18 between 4 people. Probably should've ordered more. read more

See all

Our go-to takeout spot in Williamsburg. Their juicy steamed pork dumplings (soup dumplings) are unreal. No other restaurant in the neighborhood offers these! Their entree options are also very tasty. read more

When we arrived, we were prompted seated. Naturally, we checked out the cocktail menu first. Is there any other way to start a meal? I ordered a Caipirinha and Christine & Lisa both got a Mojito. The drink was lovely. Lisa and Christine said their cocktails tasted super strong but I didn't feel mine tasted that way. It didn't mean it wasn't strong though! If you come to this Williamsburg treasure, you absolutely must order the Steamed Juicy Pork Buns (SOUP DUMPLINGS!) - you get 6 for $7.50. Each of us got 2 - I could have easily eaten the entire order but I would like to keep my friendships. There is an art to eating a soup dumpling - you must bite the top off so the interior can cool off. If you are an amateur and go in for a bite, you will be burned - literally. The inside is piping hot, so be patient you hungry fool! Once the soup cools down, slurp it up and then eat the rest of the dumpling. You're welcome. For our entrees, we split three items. We got the #55 Sliced Beef with Scallion and Onion in Brown Sauce (Awesome!) [note: that is how it is actually listed on the menu] , #37 Shanghai Style Lo-Mein with shrimp, shredded chicken, pork and spinach in a delicious brown sauce and Kung Pao Tofu with Chinese Broccoli (not on the menu, but Lisa knew of this secret amazing dish). This was a great mix of dishes since each was different/unique. I hate when I get Asian food and everything ends up tasting the same - so boring! It is hard to pick a favorite because they were each so different. I'd recommend ordering the same exact thing! If you have the courage to leave Manhattan, this is a lovely spot to explore in Williamsburg. It is near many cool bars and other places to visit. Embrace Brooklyn people! It is fun and a great value - also many of my favorite people live there! read more

See all

Decided to try this spot for take out & was pleasantly surprised at how fresh it all tasted. Although the first surprise came from how quickly it was delivered. I would say it was roughly about 10 minutes total between placing the order & being delivered to my door. The cucumber salad was probably the best I've ever had. The chicken was in this sweet yet gingery tasty sauce & the pork soup dumplings were so scrumptious and dripping with juices. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a new go-to Asian spot. read more

M Shanghai - 60. Sliced Crispy Chicken with Ginger in Sweet Chili Sauce - Shanghainese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

See all

Decent place w/ good soup dumplings I find the seating arrangement a little awkward but the place was pretty empty when I came so it didn't bother me I came here for the soup dumplings (XLB) and they were delicious but a little too sticky in my opinion. I would order them again though! The pork was tender and the soup was salty enough! We also got vegetarian dumplings (vegetable dumplings) that were good. Um we asked for fried and they came steamed... it happens We also got the sticky rice shumai but I didn't like it that much, it was pretty bland in flavor so I'll pass next time. Service was quick Note that they charge 20% for service when its a group of 6 people or more. read more

M Shanghai - soup dumplings, vegetarian dumplings and sticky rice dumplings (shu mai) - Shanghainese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Chicken and spinach soup was pretty weak. Noodles were too soft and the flavor felt lacking. XLB were... I don't know, ok? Ish? They did indeed have soup in them but stuck together making it hard to pry out individuals without tearing them open. The soup was kinda greasy too. read more

Went here for the first time on my bike ride home last Saturday after work. I heard some good music and decided to try it, Atilia was the bartender? What a sweetheart! Ordered some drinks and was really happy with my experience. Great service and good conversation. 10 out of 10 would recommend going back. read more

Are you guys closed because we really miss your yummy food, especially your soup dumplings!!!

Best soup dumplings I've ever had. We get this weekly delivered: soup dumpies, lo mein, and the amazing beef. Incredible. Also hot sour soup is a go to favorite. read more

This place was ok. Came here with a large group around 20 and we got to sit in the back. Now I might be biased, being Asian and all, but this place was WAAY overpriced and the food was just fine. I mean if I'm itching for soup dumplings, I'd head to Joe's Shanghai in Chinatown for the best ever soup dumplings - AND they're CHEAPER for 8 pieces instead of the 6 you get here for 9 bucks. The noodles, scallion pancakes and other items were all fine, but nothing I need to come back here to get. So in summary, the food was fine, wait staff was nice and company was fun, but this is not a place I need to come to again and not my choice for good Chinese food.* *This might be the best one in THIS neighborhood and I don't mean to trash any place so don't be offended if you love it =) read more

Great dumplings in Brooklyn are not hard to come by, but after you've ordered the same dumplings from the same godsend of a Chinese restaurant that you've never set foot in about 12 times, (Ok! 13), the word "great" becomes life-changing. Life-changing because you've never ordered the same order from the same restaurant 12 times before in life. Life-changing because you've gained weight due to falling in love with a cuisine you kinda swore off since you were nine years old. The affect of severe food poisoning for a week does that. Life-changing because you never had actually delicious steamed chicken dumplings before rolling with M Shanghai. Moist, tastes of ginger, never dry, not overcooked and crave-worthy. Life-changing because the shrimp in M Shanghai's shrimp dumplings is very clean, no sight of veins/shrimp poop anywhere! Life-changing because you never thought a dumpling would/could be good without a proper dumpling sauce. M Shanghai serves soy sauce with their dumplings and the dumplings are still great. Life-changing because you know you'll have to visit your new go-to for great dumplings in person, one of these days. I'm a hermit lately. read more

Food: #6. Dumpling - yum! Es verdad what they say! Kinda bigger n more plump than normal soup dumplings but still yummy #3 noodle soup - big udon noodles kinda rather have more soup than so much noodle still a good value and was good (not great, but good) in a big bowl for $9 can share with two people Service Great, welcoming attentive Atmosphere Love it, unique decor w old lights n cool light fixtures, still holding to Asian elements but with contemporary American flair. Conveniently in neighborhood of Williamsburg with lots to walk to and see :) read more

M Shanghai - Shanghainese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Mmmmmm I've loved M Shanghai and their soup dumplings for years! The service is always great, the dumplings are consistently delicious. The Shanghai noodles are pretty good too. Some of the dishes are hit or miss, but that's probably just my personal preference and I won't detract any stars for that. The chrysanthemum tea is highly recommended! read more

M Shanghai - Shanghainese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Nothing turn out special for food wise! Nice environment and great serving compared with most Chinese restaurant! read more

M Shanghai - Shanghainese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Really good Shanghainese food if not the best I've ever tasted in my life. They have really tasty soup dumplings/xiao long bao, veggie dumplings, & seafood/shrimp dumplings. I also recommend getting the peking duck or the rice cakes as well. Everything they have to serve or offer here is pretty much a thumbs up for me. Only downside is for the portion is high price which I'm not used to for even premium Chinese cuisine (as others priced higher would get a greater portion). Other than that service is decent and decor is dark/romantic. Highly recommend. read more

No juice in the dumplings only greasy meat We orders the moods and it had No flavor bland and not worth the price. Delivery guy did not want to bring up to my apartment even after we ask to be taken to our door step when we placed order. read more

----About the service---- Service is actually quite good. They are very attentive and friendly and the star ratings do not reflect this whatsoever. Service is a solid 9/10 ----About the food---- Oiy. This is not authentic chinese food. I'm pretty sure I like take out food better than this. The flavors were pretty generic, I think I only liked the seasoning on the beef. We also got chicken wings and the meat tasted like it was on the verge of going bad, the sour taste. For $15-$20 a dish I expect better quality read more

Their vegetarian hot and sour soup is amazing!!! I have been a dedicated customer for many years, their food is so delicious!!

I came here a total of two times... this review will be base on my last visit which was my birthday dinner. It was a cold monday evening and the restaurant was busy as ever but my boyfriend & I were lucky to get a table right away after a 2 minute wait. Our waitress was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu when we asked for recommendations. We ended up ordering: a small pot of Chrysanthemum Herbal tea to share, Steamed Juicy Pork Buns, Shanghai Vegetarian Wonton Soup (for me) & Shanghai Pork Wonton Soup (for boyfriend) as appetizers. Our entrees were: Sliced Crispy Chicken with Ginger in Sweet Chili Sauce & The Famous Spicy Kung-Pao Chicken and 2 bowls of white rice. Their wonton soup (vegetarian or regular pork) are amazing!~ I just love their soups... I had it the first time there and this time and it is still great! Their entree menus seems like a typical chinese menu but the entrees do not have much vegetables on the side; just a lot of meat, which is great for most people... but I happen to like some vegetables with my meat. This place is a bit pricey but has good food which is why the locals always flock there. The place is always busy. read more

damn this used to be my spot for soup dumplings whenever I was in the area but the food has really gone down hill. Thankfully we only ordered three things: pork soup dumplings, mixed vegetables with fresh garlic, and shredded chicken with chili pepper - all meh. I'll be taking M Shanghai off my list, too bad read more

I ordered takeout from here and got spring rolls and the lo mein. I asked for the lo mein with veggies instead of meat. The food was ready quickly and everything tasted great. I also had enough leftovers for the next day! I definitely recommend them for takeout! read more

I've only had the Xiao long bao. They tasted okay, but I think they were to big. I started to explain why but a "that's what she said" joke was way to easy, I'll just say they difficult to eat. Biggest criticism is that 2 of them were broken when served to me. I've lived in China and I do appreciate the proper vinegar/soy sauce/ginger mix they give you, and the broth was very good. read more

The food is edible. It hardly has flavor, the vegetarian dishes seem to have slightly more flavor than meat dishes. The food comes to the table almost immediately, it seems to be microwaved after being stored in the fridge. It's really unimpressive which is why I was thrown off while actually eating there after seeing all the good reviews. I have eaten there 3 times to give different menu items a shot, and I will not be back again, nothing is of great quality or craveable. The restaurant is clean and the staff is nice and attentive. read more

This is the original dim sum place before it was popular and boy o boy they are delicious. Their sticky rice shumi is so good, soup dumplings are in my humble opinion some of the best in town. These are the things I seek out and try all over and I keep coming back here and compare all the things I tried against m Shanghai, this is my go to. read more

One of the favorite places in Williamsburg, we have been eating here in last 8 years and the quality stays as good as the first day we got food from them. Lovely place to dine in, good for group dinners also they take reservations too! read more

I found a fingernail in my food. I'm really sad as well as grossed out. But I ordered the tofu sheets/ soy beans rice dish for delivery, and brought the dish to work for lunch. As I was chewing, I bit onto something tough. Thought it was rice, no big deal. Pulled it out of my mouth and saw that it was bigger, like a piece of plastic. Unfortunately, it was legit the tip of a fingernail. It would've been vomit material. I'm incredibly disappointed. And still gag at this experience. read more

M Shanghai - Fingernail in my tofu sheets/ soy bean dish. Really gross. - Shanghainese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I LOVE this place. I've been going here for years. The only reason I can't give it 5 stars is because the quality of the food (particularly the Awesome Beef) is inconsistent. When the "Awesome Beef" is good it's beyond awesome - it's the best Chinese imaginable! But sometimes it's a little less flavorful and a little less awesome and that's always a disappointment. For some reason it's usually better during the day/lunch special. Other dishes I love there: Kung pao chicken Pork soup dumplings Steamed pork dumplings Shredded chicken with chili pepper Lo main The staff is really nice and the restaurant has a great atmosphere! Usually there are good beers on tap. The lunch special is also a great deal although they give you twice the rice and half the usual portion of the main food. I thought lunch special was supposed to be cheaper cause of the time of day and not because they give smaller portions? Anyway this place is a gem. Love you Shang! read more

I have loved this place since moving to Brooklyn over a decade ago. Many a birthday dinner (mine and friends') spent here. We moved to the burbs last year and a treat is getting food to go from M Shangai when we can. The sauteed morning glory in smoked tea sauce and juice pork buns are favorites. Everyone that works here is super nice as well. Highly recommend. read more

Let's get it straight: anyone who agrees to let me order for him or her is already aces in my book. If that person doesn't even blink when I say "We're getting three different kinds of dumplings to start" then he or she is going on my speed dial, probably right above poison control but after 911. (Stabbings happen frequently in my life.) So pretend we're dining together at M. You're seated across from me in the dimly lit, red lacquered room, marveling at my lovely visage and charm. "My, she's such a fantastic conversationalist," you think quietly. It's absolutely fine to voice that. We are eyeballing the staff because gosh darn it, they're just so good-looking. Perhaps we sip water or tea (4$ for a small pot, 6$ for a large) and peruse the menu. I gently grab your hand, stare you in the face, seeing into your soul and say soothingly, "Darling, put that down - I've got this." When the server arrives, I will be brief and succinct with our order: - soup dumplings ("juicy pork buns" 6$ for six) - steamed shrimp dumpings (6$ for six) - fried vegetable dumplings (6$ for six) - Shanghai style lo mein with spinach, shrimp, chicken AND pork (8$, can be ordered vegetarian/vegan where tofu is used in place of the meat) - hot & sour soup with udon noodles added (7.50$ for just the soup, 9$ for the additional noodles) That is a perfect meal for two hungry folks or three mildly peckish ones. Do not turn to me and ask, "Wait, why are we getting three different kinds of dumplings?" because then I will think you are a plebe, a fool, someone unworthy of my time. Also, I will suddenly realize just how ugly you are. Don't you know, silly one, that each dumpling has its own unique properties? The soup dumpling encases a rich, meaty broth circling a nugget of pork in a tender wrapper while the steamed shrimp dumplings are delicate and ethereal which contrast the hearty, thicker skinned vegetable dumplings that pan fry up nicely for a crisp, brown crust. Do not complain that we are spending 18$ on 18 dumplings. Yes, I know you can get five for a dollar somewhere in Chinatown but this isn't Chinatown and you're not Dorothy and this also isn't Kansas. Shut up and eat. Afterwards, if you're nice, we can go for a stroll down Bedford and marvel at how attractive and stylish we are in storefront window reflections.Tell me again how charming I am. Yes, yes, you are lovely too. read more

I've been to M Shanghai twice. Once almost a year ago for a fellow Yelpers birthday festivities and last night with my friend Julie K. for some late night dumpling deliciousness. We ordered... 2 juicy pork buns 1 Pork Fried Dumplings 1 Veggie Fried Dumplings 1 Scallion Pancake All of which were pure dumpling heaven. If I was on a desert island and I had to choose one food, dumplings would probably be it and these are absolutely the best dumplings I've had in the city by far. Delicious. Top it off with a chill calming atmosphere, full bar and the waitress who actually makes the dumpling sauce for you at the table. I'm craving more now. I'm sure this will push up to 5 stars once I try more of their dishes. Oh and note, delivery here takes a while because they use a service. Just and FYI. read more