Love at first bite! Nice food servers and manager! Great dumplings and lunch specials!

My new favorite Soup dumpling spot. I really liked the decor and there's plenty of space and can sit comfortable without feeling cramped. The skin of the dumplings was so thin I think I can see the soup. The Crab & pork one tasted pretty much the same as pork. read more

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Added some pics! Been here 6 times in 2 weeks. I'm addicted and I don't care lol!!!!! read more

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Ordered the veggie buns for take out. The outside was soft and chewy and the veggies inside were steamed. Not a whole lot of flavor. Kind of wished there was a sauce with them. For about 10$ you get 3 pretty decent sized buns. Def enough to make a meal if you want something light and quick to eat. Worth a try if you are in the neighborhood but don't expect to be blown away. read more

Mr Bun - #11.Vegetable Buns - Shanghainese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I found out about this place from my brother in law so we gave it a try. My first impression was positive as it was really bright, clean and the decor was very inviting. I liked how the menus had lots of pictures of the dishes. We ordered the crab soup dumplings which is a must have item. It was absolutely delicious and paired very well with their sweet vinegar. Just as good if not better than Joe Shanghai's but in a much more convenient location in Brooklyn. The pork belly was really tender and flavorful. Perfect to eat with a bowl of white rice. The sweet spare ribs packed a lot of flavor as well. Overall the price was right and the food was great. We'll definitely be coming back here many more times as we saw a couple of dishes other folks ordered that looked really good. UPDATE 2: So good we had to come back for the soup dumplings and try the other items. It definitely did not disappoint at all! Grandma's Pork was braised so perfectly tender and oodles of flavor! The spicy chicken was on point! The right amount of savory, spicy and the perfect amount of crispness. The scallion noodles was another star dish. So simple yet done amazingly! The spare ribs was a bit dry the first time but they redeemed themselves the 2nd time and it was much more juicy this time around. I actually dipped some of the spicy chicken in the spare rib sauce :) The chicken in spicy is sooo good. Literally every piece was the perfect dark meat and no bones! Got some soup dumplings for take away it tastes just as great. Remember to get the delicious sweet vinegar to go! read more

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Pretty good soup dumplings if you don't want to drag yourself to Chinatown. I always order the pork and crabmeat ones when I'm here. I think their soup dumplings are better than Liu's, with thinner skin. I also recommend their scallion pancake wrapped with beef. There's always sufficient seating here so it's perfect for group gatherings or if you want to just chill for a bit. This spot is also aligned in price with the other restaurants in the area, making it a decent budget meal. read more

Tasty food and menu selection. We've been here dozens of times. But there are a few precautions: The chicken & broccoli dish is overly salty from the sauce. We also had several dishes (sticky rice dumpling and pan fried buns) that were ice cold inside. read more

I'm so glad there's another restaurant on 86th serving soup dumplings and fried pork buns. Nearby Liu's Shanghai was closed for vacation, which brought my friends and I over here for a taste, and I'm delighted to report a happy thumbs up. We loved everything we ordered: scallion pancakes, pork soup dumplings, crabmeat and pork soup dumplings, scallion noodles, and pan fried pork buns. I would definitely come for their soup dumplings. I preferred their regular pork to the crabmeat and pork mix. There's six to a basket and they're pretty large with generous amounts of soup (yum!) Although I do have to suggest caution with using the tongs to pick up the dumpling, as they're prone to ripping. The scallion noodles are another winner here, albeit a bit oily, but that makes for a great little indulgence once in while. Fans of scallion pancake (crispy and flavorful) and pan fried pork buns (so fluffy and best eaten fresh) will also not be disappointed. Order them to round out your feast of carbs to satisfy your tastebuds and tummies. read more

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Really solid soup dumplings, the pan fried dumplings are good as well. Pan fried pork bun is excellent. Next time I go there I'll probably get 3 orders of it and give myself diabetes, that's how good they are. The scallion beef pancakes were OK, and the fried udon noodles are pretty good. This is my favorite dumpling spot I've had in Brooklyn, it reminded me of Flushing. This is now a regular spot for me to go to, I hope you can say the same read more

The soup dumplings are really good. I usually order the pork soup dumplings and they've never disappointed. The soup dumplings are always full of soup and the skin is thin. The beef stir fried udon is a hit or miss. Today I ordered it and the noodles were hard and has a funky taste to it. Usually it is soft and tasty. I also think they need to train their workers better. Last week I called at 8pm to order for pickup and the lady on the phone told me they ran out of soup dumplings and that they have never sold beef udon and that it doesn't exist on their menu. I was confused because how do you run out of soup dumplings when you're a soup dumpling store and the udon item has been on their menu for years and I've ordered it many times so how does it not exist? read more

Mr Bun - Shanghainese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Make sure you have your glasses on when you try to find this place! The store sign is so small and can easily be missed. Mr. Bun gives an interesting mix of vibes with the way it's decorated and the menu items offered. There are a lot of random decorations in the restaurant that seem out of place, but it's nicely decorated. I think there are better options in the area, but this place is fairly new and worth giving a try. The menu items has a variety of different authentic Chinese options and then they have a lunch special for "take out" Chinese items like sesame chicken. The food was pretty good. I had a bunch of different items, but some ones to note are: Soup dumplings - The soup dumplings are average. The dumplings are very soupy and you can tell by how much they droop when you pick them up. I had at least one break for each order while picking them up. Shredded pork with pickled cabbage stir-fried rice cakes - I wouldn't consider the dish so much stir fried... The dish was just plain rice cakes with pork and the preserved vegetables. The dish didn't have much taste and should have some gravy like most other rice cake dishes. Beef with crispy noodle - This tasted a little bland to me. The beef came shredded instead of slices like other restaurants normally do. It was a pretty good mix of items and it was good, but could've used a little more taste. Scallion noodles - This came as a smaller portion, which makes sense for its $4.75 price. The noodles were simple but tasty. They have a nice deal on Mondays-Thursdays where you get a free order of soup dumplings for spending $25 or more. All promotions and coupons are not valid on weekends or holidays. They also have a VIP loyalty program where you put your phone number down and you earn a free order of soup dumplings for every $50 you spend. read more

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Arriving here on a cold rainy evening felt like reaching the gates of paradise after a long sojourn. First, it had been an intense few days at work, and this was a meal to celebrate the end of a major work event. WHOO! Second, I had previously tried to come here for the soup dumplings, but I had the unfortunate luck of coming on a Wednesday when they were closed and was forced to resort to a nearby competitor whose soup dumplings pale in comparison now. The ones here are DELISH. Lastly, I had been on the hunt for Hong Kong style crispy chow mein noodles outside of my normal haunts in the Manhattan's Chinatown for a number of days already. And finally, this was the place to satisfy that craving after a mega fail in another borough that shall not be named. HAHA. I guess I just have to learn my lesson and only trust the areas I know my Cantonese people have set up shop in droves. Bensonhurst/Bath Beach is one such area, and I need to take full advantage of being around here now more often! (Sidenote: Ordering and paying was also seamless and stress free. No awkward language barriers or cash drama to be found here. Swipe and go!) read more

Came with family tonight for pretty good Shanghainese food. They accommodated us well considering we had a large party that took up half the restaurant. I did knock off a star because the tables were sticky and not that clean, like there were splotches of residue here and there on all 3 of our tables. We got the usual.. scallion pancakes, pork soup dumplings, crab soup dumplings, shanghai stir fried udon, rice cakes, etc. Everything was delicious and the taste was as expected. read more

"I want to speak to the manager and tell him the food was fantastic." Dear Mr. Bun, For the longest time I thought there was only one true love in my life, my fiance. But when I first stumbled upon you after a meeting in Bensonhurst, little did I know I would fall in love again. We first walked in not expecting much - just a quick bite. You were a weeb and we were foodies. Your smooth salted duck egg tofu caught me off guard when my lover walked away for a bathroom break. Your hot oil and black vinegar boiled chicken tingled my taste buds. Your radish pastry was surprisingly flaky and flavorful. The Xiao long bao (soup dumplings/XLB) were a generous offer (free with $25+ purchase Monday-Thursday) And finally, the scallion noodles reminded me of home. Unfortunately we had to leave without a farewell - we had to catch the train to Manhattan before 8. But Mr. Bao...someday I will see you again ----- Actually tho, this place is fucking delicious and a gem. Great prices for great food. A++ read more

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I usually love this place for their soup dumplings and general tsos chicken. But dont ever order on a monday, it taste like leftovers from the weekend and doesnt smell to appetizing. read more

Shanghai Liu has been my go to spot for XLB for years and on this Thursday night, I decided to venture out and try the newer XLB establishment on 86th street. I arrived at 6:45 with my party of 5 on a Thursday. It was nearly empty when we walked in, but people kept rolling in and by 8:00, I can confidently say that this place was actually packed. They had a special going on in that if you spend over $25, you can get a free order of XLB, which was a nice weekday offer. The decorations here, as other helpers have mentioned, is definitely very interesting. The walls are plastered with art from One Piece and anime figurines including, but not limited to, Power rangers, Dragonball and One Piece. The weeaboo in me was dancing Unfortunately, the food here was mediocre, to say the least. The XLB was alright, with a thin skin and juicy pork. My boyfriend really enjoyed the crab XLB, but while it was good, it didn't blow my head out of the way water. Their cucumber salad was refreshing and their minced chicken and corn soup was good, but it just tasted like something I can get from any restaurant. I want to mention that the portions here are SMALL. Definitely smaller than portions at other Chinese restaurants. I also found that the "wok hay" was lacking. Raised by a Chinese father who works at a Chinese restaurant, I have come to appreciate the rich, almost, charred taste that you can only get from the strong stove and heated wok. I did NOT get that flavor from any of the dishes at all and my dad tells me that that happens when the food is not cooked at an appropriate heat. Thus, I felt that the rice cakes were mushy and mediocre. Overall, this place is FINE. Definitely still prefer Shanghai Liu for that homecooked feel. I don't mind eating here again but I won't be looking to come here in particular. read more

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If you can't get to the Chinatown in Manhattan or Queens, then this place is a good alternative if you live in Brooklyn. But comparing this place with all other Shanghainese places in Manhattan or Queens, this place is just ok. For example, the scallion pancake is deep fried instead of pan fried. Pan fried is the original authentic way to do it. The steamed soup buns are ok/good, but other places are great. The decor of anime action figures collectibles is cool but does not really denote "Shanghainese." read more

Came in after a workout from planet fitness with my friend and was seated immediately. They handed us two regular menus and a paper menu with a pencil in which I believed we were to write down the amount of whatever dish we chose but we weren't 100% sure since no one explained anything to us. They dropped it off with two waters and that was mainly it. Funny thing was, our pencil had no tip so we had to flag down a waitress to grab a pen. No big deal though. We ordered two orders of pork soup dumplings, a chicken crispy noodle, 2 bowls of hot and sour soup and a scallion pancake. Overall, our food was quite delicious and came out relatively on time. My favorite was the scallion pancakes! However, I am super underwhelmed by the crispy noodle. I had expected the noodles to be thicker (it was thin but it's not a big deal) and the sauce to pair perfectly with the crispiness. However, what we had was a watery mess. I don't think I would order that next time. My friend and I concur, we will stick with the soup dumplings and scallion pancakes next time and skip the noodles. read more

Great soup dumplings that are really a hop, skip, and a jump from me! If I really wanted to, I could walk to Mr. Bun, but I don't want to walk after eating maximum capacity of soup dumplings. It was worth paying for the parking. We went on Saturday for an afternoon lunch to try out Mr. Bun. I was instantly in love with the overall vibe as soon as I walked in! The walls are covered with anime and specifically, One Piece, which made everything fun and playful. Families were laughing and chatting, and no one seemed to mind we were white; awesome! A feeling of people just enjoying amazing food filled the air; I wanted some of that. We decided to order the scallion noodle, pork soup dumplings, crab and pork soup dumplings, and an order of beef scallion pancake. Grand total? $25 - for two people! But let's talk about the food! Beef Scallion - this was really delicious and fresh as soon as it came out of the kitchen; let it sit there and you'll be sorry! Great cuts of the beef and the scallions were sliced paper thin; really delicious and a customer favorite! Pork soup dumplings - loaded with soup on the inside and beautiful to look at! Tasty! The skin wasn't too thick and wasn't too thin; pretty balanced. Although these weren't the BEST soup dumplings I've ever had, these are much more convenient to get to when the craving comes around. Crab and pork dumplings - sadly, these really lacked the flavor that the pork ones had, and I'm not entirely sure as to why. These were pretty meh and we only finished them as not to waste food. Scallion noodles - they were really surprisingly different and addicting! The shrimps and the caramelized onions on top were details that were worth noting; I would HIGHLY recommend this and enjoy the chewy noodles. I'll be back soon to further explore the menu, but get my favorites! read more

I was pretty excited to try the soup dumplings here, because of all the great reviews, but I wasn't particularly impressed at all-- I thought it lacked flavor. we also ordered the rice cakes, which was okay. The service was good. read more

This place has high reviews but I didn't find anything special. I have had better soup dumplings in Chinatown. I found the soup dumplings lacking in their soup base and the pork taste was different than what I am used to. I have also tried their pork belly dish and I was not impressed. Perhaps I went on an off day but I found their pork to be quite hard to chew. Overall, I do not think I would be back. read more

A fantastic night out with my family. We ordered a little bit of everything and enjoyed it all. I was pleasantly surprised as the evening went on, this place became so packed. Not a seat in the house. The servers were all hands on deck, refilling water and hot tea at every table. I also appreciated that they wore clean gloves each time they had to serve or clean up plates off the tables. They were very attentive to every diner and it didn't seem to matter which server was at which table, they all pitched in no matter what. Here's all about the good grub, the appetizers and some entrees can be ordered by checking off the items on a paper menu, the rest can be ordered via the staff: - four orders of soup dumplings: classic pork filling ( there's a crab combo one too but I opted for the original). Lots of soup, decent portion of meat. It was a medium sized dumpling. Good. - Scallion Pancakes: crispy and not too heavy on the scallions, very enjoyable - Pancake with sliced beef: only good hot, the pancake could've used more sauce and the beef was a tad light but still good - sticky rice shumai: large shumai shaped sticky rice. It's savory and filling, no meat. Just sticky rice, you gotta be a fan. - pan fried veggie and pork dumplings: fried well on the bottom and it was juicy inside. Good stuff. - Four bran appetizer: it's a cold dish of root vegetables, glutenous bread like tofu, and peanuts. Vegetarian friendly and delicious. - Mock duck aka Vegetarian duck: made with bean curd thread. Served cold. Soft texture and vegetarian friendly as the name suggests. - drunken chicken: as it sounds, chicken coooked in a cooking rice wine brine. It was perfect. Smooth and flavorful. Served cold as well. The chicken was silky. Not dry. Loved it. - crab meat rice cakes: rice cakes as expected, dough-y and soft. The sauteed crab was well seasoned and soft. Not soft shell crab but darn close, the way it was prepared. I enjoyed it a lot, texture and flavor. - scallion noodles: served in a medium soup bowl. Good for sharing or hoard it for yourself if you're a hearty eater that just wants something with your soup dumplings. Simple soy based broth. I detected a little sesame oil. Just a touch. Plain and simple - hits the spot. - pickled cucumbers: served cold, side order. It was very crisp and refreshing. Also a hint of soy and you can taste the pickle-like juice it's marinated in. Excellent. - sauteed broccoli with garlic sauce: Al dente. Perfect. - Edamame, mustard greens, tofu threads, and other green veggies stir fry: only good hot, vegetarian friendly. Simple. Classic Shanghai dish. - General Tso's chicken: don't judge, the kids wanted this. It was decent, spicy but not alarming. Mild flavor. Red peppers stir fried together. - For dessert: Red bean Pumpkin cakes, served piping hot and oh so good. Loved the texture of the cake shell and the soft bean paste mixture. Sweet but not over the top. Excellent. Love this. I would've eaten more than one had I not been full from the feast above. This is a neighborhood gem, call ahead to make reservations if you're a large group. Seats go fast. I went at 6pm on a Saturday night, and it was packed by 7pm. read more

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Came here multiple time with my family and have nothing negative to say at all! The service and food is great. We try to order different menu items all the time, but stick with the pork XLB and dung po pork meat. The XLBS have a great skin to them with awesome soup flavor inside. There's 6 XLB in total, so for the 3 of us we tend to get 2 orders since we can't resist! The dung po is certainly another highlight as it is a very juicy, greatly marinated pork shoulder with bok choy. It is so soft that it melts in your mouth when you eat it. I believe we also tried the soy duck - it was ok. The rice cake noodles with the beef are also very tasty and something different when you're tired of eating the typical lo mein or chow fun. Give this place a try!! read more

Excellent alternative to Liu Shanghai! Love their crab soup buns, but they didn't offer a scallop soup bun like Liu Shanghai . GREAT new year special - buy $25 and get a free pork soup buns! Their pan fried buns & sticky rice dumplings were ok, different, but not OMG-amazing I definitely like their shanghai stir-fry rice cake w/ baby shrimp! Will come again BEWARE: Tight street parking ! read more

Mr. Bun, you are amazing. Hands down one of the best XLB's in NYC. Really wonderful service as well. Favorites are: -Pork XLB's -Scallion Pancakes -Bok Choy (pricey but worth it) -scallion noodles -mock duck (available in before times. Hopefully available again after pandemic times) Hubs loves the pork/chicken udon. Honestly you can't go wrong with any dish here. They have a wonderful chef who knows their stuff. read more

We went there yesterday for the first time because we have been reading the reviews. You would not know it's a soup dumplings place from outside and easy to miss the entrance. Family style restaurant with many tables, simple and comfortable. Reasonable price, big portions. Soup dumplings (6 pieces) is little pricey but taste very good. Not many selections but Will come again for other dishes. read more

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Excellent XLBs that have a perfectly thin skin and ratio of soup to meat. We ordered the crab and the regular pork XLBs and we definitely preferred the pork ones more but the crab was pretty solid as well. We also got the scallion noodles and the hot oil tripe. Loved the noodles which came with a very savory and addictive sauce and some scallion and dried shrimp toppings. I would skip the hot oil tripe, it wasn't dressed with enough hot oil and did not have enough toppings like cilantro and scallions to give it some texture. They put cucumbers at the bottom of the dish and since it's all made ahead of time the dish was all watery from the cucumber. This is one of the best XLBs I have had in Brooklyn and possibly even NY. Prices are reasonable and will definitely come back to try other dishes. read more

Mr Bun - Look at that soup!!! - Shanghainese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Food is delicious and the staff is very friendly. Always enjoy the food and tastes amazing every time. Very clean and nice scenery.

Everytime I open Wechat, I always see my dad's post about the soup dumplings in his Moments. My parents and brother in Brooklyn frequently eat at Mr. Bun (there was a great BOGO promo when they first opened) and I'm glad I finally got to try it! We went on New Year's Eve at 2pm for a late lunch so there were only a few tables occupied. Food: - Soup dumplings were delicious! The chefs are from Flushing so I'm not surprised ;) The soup was flavorful, pork filling was smooth and well flavored. Dumpling skin was thin and bouncy and didn't break. Not one person broke a soup dumpling! Impressive since we ordered four rounds of six dumplings, hah. - I really enjoyed their egg and shrimp fried rice - good portion too. Other honorable mentions are the crispy scallion pancake and the spicy beef tripe and stomach. Staff: - The owner and wait staff are attentive and quick, coming to refill our tea often. Owner is friendly and took our feedback for one of the appetizers very well. Decor: - Pretty spacious and clean. Booths on the right side and tables in the middle and left. I love the anime figures on display and cute cat decals everywhere. Restrooms were clean too. All in all, so glad there's a new place for delicious hearty Shanghai food in the Bensonhurst area. Worth a visit, and definitely get at least one round of dumplings for yourself! read more

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Best soup dumplings I've had yet in Brooklyn. I've been missing access to good soup dumplings since relocating from the city to the BK. Saw the Yelp reviews for this place, and decided to try it on a whim this past weekend. They did not disappoint! Soup dumplings were comparable to the better joints in Manhattan. The dumpling skin was prepared right - delicate and not overly thick - decent size portions and very flavorful. I also had the Beef pancake and Shrimp stir fried udon noodles. The pancake was probably my least favorite item - it barely had any beef. Noodle dish was good, but coulda used some more noodles in it. Will be back for sure next time I'm craving soup dumplings. Give this place a try! read more

Mr Bun - 1 order of each type of soup dumpling plus shrimp stir fried udon noodles. 39-C. Shrimp Stir Fried Udon #8.Pork Soup Dumpling - Shanghainese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Best pork buns ever! Service was quick & it was takeout for me. Ever in the mood for warm sweet freshly made Pork buns, this place is a must try! read more

Food and price is great. Soup dumpling and Crab with rice cake is delicious. I would definitely recommend this place.. Overall 7.5/10. read more

Mr Bun - Shanghainese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Don't know what happened to Mr. Bun. I think it changed ownership. We used to come here all the time before Covid 19 and the food and service were great. The quality of the food has gone down. The kao foo is bad, the soup dumpling meat was mealy, the scallion noodles were oily and the portion was tiny. The soup dumplings also didn't arrive for over an hour. We literally finished all the other food they brought out, including our entrees, and watched every other table who arrived after us get soup dumplings. We brought it to our server's attention several times. No apology offered. We won't be back. read more

I was hesitant at first because of all the anime decorations. But don't judge a book by it's cover! We ordered the following: - Scallion pancake with beef - Crab & pork soup dumplings - Pan fried pork bun - General Tso chicken My favorites were the pan fried pork bun & the general tso chicken. The pork buns were juicy & flavorful. Good job Mr Bun! The chicken pieces used were actual pieces of chicken. Unlike some places that are 90% batter. The soup dumplings & pancake beef were good. But nothing particularly stood out to me about those. Overall, solid spot for Shanghainese food! Will be back. read more

Best soup dumplings!!! I love their thin dumpling skin and the twisted top tip isn't thick. The pork filling is delicious and not too fatty. Not too salty either. We had leftovers for the next day. I reheated it by steaming it for 8 mins in a wok/pot and it still tasted amazingly fresh and delicious!! read more

Mr Bun - Soup dumplings, fried rices, pan fried pork buns, and Shredded Pork and Pickled Cabbage Noodle Soup - Shanghainese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Heard there was a new Shanghai spot in the neighborhood so me and my family decided to come check out this place. We ordered soup dumplings, scallion pancake, garlic roasted shrimp, and another dish I forgot the name of. All the dishes were super delicious. I'm usually really picky when it comes to soup dumplings but these were super on point . The soup was good and the dumpling skin is thin unlike other places. Definitely would come again ! read more

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3.5/4 stars for food. Their xiao long bao is decent, but their food for the price is something to be left desiring. The scallion noodles for $7.5 was a child's portion (not even) since my 8 year old finished it and wanted more? Overall I would prob only come for Xiao long bao read more

Another shanghainese restaurant in the Bensonhurst area. There's another one nearby on Bath ave but this place is on 86 street. Much more convenient. Ordered the classic shanghainese dishes like soup dumplings, noodles and fried dumplings. They make their food different by adding chicken broth in their soup dumplings. I wouldn't say it's as good as the classic recipe but I was satisfied with my meal. The food here hit the spot and fits the bill for good shanghainese. Would come here again! Cheers read more

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I dont understand the high reviews.. the restaurant is infested with flies. Food was okay, can't compare to Liu Shanghai. Staff was not attentive. We asked for change but they took the money as tip @@ read more

Indoor dining is opened! Great xiaolong baos! Food is great, service could use some improvements though. read more

Mr Bun - Shanghainese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York