Review is specifically for the jjajang myeon. If you are in the K-town area, they are having a special in May for $1 if you post to social & tag them. Orders are one per person and must be dine in only. Time frame for deal is 12pm-4pm. Happened to be in K-town and was looking for something on the lighter side to eat & saw the ad on the window. I was seated at the front of the restaurant and ordered. The noodles come with a side of daikon radish and kimchi. Noodles are not a heavy meal, it won't leave you completely full, but that's just what I wanted. Ensure you mix the sauce and noodles well to get flavor and add the side dishes and it was good. This is a great deal. There is also a full menu of other items as well. Make sure you tip the staff. They were quite attentive. Cash for this deal only. read more

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Shanghai Mong is a Korean-Chinese restaurant located in Koreatown that focuses on familiar comfort dishes like jjajangmyun, jjampong, tangsuyuk, and other Korean-style Chinese favorites. We walked into a casual space with a mix of indoor and outdoor seating, the kind of place that works as a convenient spot for a relaxed meal, especially if you are looking for a late-night option in the area. The dining room had a practical, laid-back energy with a layout that accommodated both small groups and larger parties, and the outdoor seating added a nice touch when the weather was comfortable, giving the restaurant a more lively neighborhood feel. The menu covers many of the classic dishes you would expect from this style of restaurant. We ordered a few items and found the jjajangmyun and jjampong popular choices, offering the combination of noodles, rich sauces, and bold flavors that make these dishes so comforting. The jjajangmyun had a savory black bean sauce that coated the noodles evenly, and the jjampong brought a spicy, seafood-forward broth that warmed the palate. Portions were generous, and the food came out hot and quickly, making it a solid option when we were craving Korean-Chinese food. While the flavors were enjoyable and satisfying, the dishes were more about comfort and familiarity rather than being something that stood out as exceptional. The restaurant also had a good variety of other options including dumplings, tangsuyuk, bibimbap, japchae, and a selection of drinks, with the tangsuyuk offering a crispy exterior and a sweet and sour sauce that added a nice contrast to the noodle dishes. The service was efficient and the atmosphere had a casual, laid-back feel. The location made it a convenient choice when other restaurants in Koreatown were busy or when we were looking for somewhere open later. The outdoor seating gave the restaurant a more open, neighborhood feel, and the staff moved through the room with efficiency, keeping the pacing of the meal comfortable. Overall, Shanghai Mong is a decent spot for Korean-Chinese comfort food. It may not be the place we would go specifically for the best version of these dishes, but it delivers satisfying portions, quick service, and a convenient location. If you are in the mood for jjajangmyun, jjampong, or a late-night meal in Koreatown, it is a reliable option. read more

Shanghai Mong - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

It's a definite yes for me. Fresh food made to order-- I loved the fresh cilantro and scallions on top of the delicious Thai shrimp noodles and bulgogi lunch special. Bathrooms were very clean, gender neutral. Service was excellent. read more

Don't go here. Waste of money. Entire kitchen staff hombres need to be replaced. They don't know how to make Korean-Chinese. No taste, real soggy, salty, tastes like home cooked chinese not at the restaurant some of the food menus were so bad I didn't even finished it. Avoid Jjajangmyun, jjambbong, any noodles or hust entired store if u could. I would leave 0 star if I could do so. read more

It's 2025, and this restaurant still sneaks in a 20% tip--for a party of two--without informing us? Completely unacceptable. There was zero service to justify it, and no one mentioned the charge up front. The food was equally disappointing. The sweet and sour pork was bland, and the black bean noodles were just mediocre--nothing memorable. We ended up paying nearly $50 per person for subpar food and no service, which is outrageous. To make it worse, the restaurant uses Shanghai in its name, yet delivers none of the quality we Shanghainese stand for. Definitely not coming back！ read more

Shanghai Mong - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Love this Korean Chinese food spot. The noodles have such a good chew and I can't find another spot around the area with such quality Jjajangmyun. The sauce coats the noodles well and I always finish my bowl. Food is very consistent. Been here several times already. The service is pretty quick and you get the basic kimchi and yellow radish side dishes which you can't really go wrong with. Unlimited hot tea or water which is great. The staff are friendly and helpful. Dim lighting, good amount of space. The place has been around for a while so there is a worn feel but it's homey. When in ktown and craving Korean Chinese, this is the spot to go to! read more

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I came here late night to grab some food and it was alright. The inside of the restaurant is really casual, dimly lit, and vibey. Service was alright. We got the K-Town special, which had jjajjangmyeon, jjamppong, and tangsuyuk, as well as some vegetarian noodles. Both dishes were alright. My friends thought that the vegetarian noodles were SUPER bland. Overall, don't think I would come back read more

Shanghai Mong - K-Town Special - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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visited this restaurant late at night when a lot of other places in Koreatown were closed. The outdoor area was very pleasant and cute for a summer night patio restaurant experience. The service was attentive and prompt. Be aware that tip is automatically included. The food was good. The dumplings tasted fine, and so did the garlic shrimp with rice. The portions were big, but the entrées were definitely somewhat pricey. The shrimp was $32. read more

Shanghai Mong - Spicy Garlic Shrimp 5 Pieces Vegetable Dumplings - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

I recently came here for lunch and my overall experience was a very pleasant one. I like their creative menu. I had JJam + JJa + Tang which is Black Beam Noodles, JJampong and Sweet and Sour Pork or Chicken. I get to enjoy two kinds of noodles and crispy and delicious pork. This is what I call "Trifecta"! :). In addition to that, their outstanding service in a very comfortable environment. This is exactly how I want to enjoy my meal in New York City. :) read more

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So far this is the most authentic jajangmyeon that I tasted in Koreatown NYC. It's really good!! read more

Shanghai Mong - This is the most authentic jajangmyeon that I ate in Koreatown NYC.... - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Empty during lunch hour--that should have been my first warning. I dined in and ordered a lunch special of spicy rice cakes, but the portion was tiny and barely filled a third of the box. The service was completely non-existent, yet they still charged a ridiculous $2 fee for a to-go box. I deeply regret tipping them. Don't bother coming here. read more

Decent spot. Does the job if you're hungry. Lol I ended ip here by accident after getting stuck in the area. My friend wanted to hit up the Thai festival, but after we walked not even 10 feet, the lines to get anything was so ridiculous we had to pivot. We shared a few items that were not memorable at all. The only thing I liked was the rice. The garlic chicken was decent, but it wasn't nearly as spicy as we assumed it would be. read more

Shanghai Mong - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Shanghai Mong was a disappointing experience. I went to check out Koreatown in NYC and wanted to sit, eat a bit, and have some drinks with friends. We ordered three food items for a group of six and then tried to order more soju, but they kept getting annoyed that we were not ordering more food. We were already full and just wanted to drink. Even though we were not drunk at all and only had two bottles of soju total between six people, they refused to serve us more and eventually asked us to leave. The whole situation felt unnecessary and uncomfortable. I understand food minimums to a point, but the way it was handled completely ruined the experience. I would not come back. read more

A well advertised SOJU bar is what I would call this place. Situated in K-town, Shanghai Mong was empty and we were skeptical on this place. The service was good and the menu was huge and a little overwhelming. Our order: Veggie DUmplings Garlic Shrimp Jjampong Soondubu Kimchi friend rice Bi Bim Bap Bokum Jjamppong Watermelon/Peach SOJU Loved their spice levels and that made the Kimchi fried-rice very good. Dumplings were perfect. The Jjamppong and Bi Bim Bap were they highlight of the order. The quantity was large and filling. The best part were the SOJU. It is the GOOD DAY SOJU and we loved the Peach, Lychee and watermelon soju. They should emphasize more on Sojus. read more

Shanghai Mong - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Service was fast and the food was good. Didn't have too much of an interaction with the employee and the small interaction I did have was when I placed my order. We didn't get to dine in as we were done for the day and just wanted to get back to our hotel. Both our orders were good. We really enjoyed the chicken fried rice as it was flavorful and had plenty pieces of chicken in it. The pad thai was sufficient for two and it was ok as it lacked flavor. We poured soy sauce on it and it tasted a lot better. Prices were a bit steep but hey its NYC. read more

Was badly craving jajangmyeon, all the Korean spots were closed, but this place. The menu here is half Chinese and half Korean cuisine. This is probably more of a spot to go if you're drunk and can't taste any difference, can't imagine anybody voluntarily going out of their way if there are other options. It did it's job and hit the spot for late night jajangmyeon craving. Tell me about your experience if you've been here or is going to after reading this review:) read more

This is a great spot for dinner if you ever find yourself in K town with no reservations and 40+ minute wait time. The restaurant had a nice vibe attracting a mix of older and younger adults. Food was also pretty good, and there is a variety / fusion of asian food on the menu. Our plates all came out at different times, but it might not be a big deal for you if you are doing it family-styled. Otherwise, my friends and I were happy we found this spot to grab a quick dinner! read more

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I wanted to find a nice restaurant that was affordable in Korea Town and this was a great choice for that. The interior was colorful and cute. My friend and I were given comfortable booth seating by the entrance. The place offered combination specials for around $20, and I selected the one with Sweet and Sour Pork, Jja Jang Myun (black bean noodles), as well as Seafood Soup, which I requested to be mild. This came in a lovely plate with separations and middle part, which had a pork fried dumpling on top. The dumpling was really well made, had a nice crunch, and plenty of meat filling. My favorite dish was the Sweet and Sour Pork, made with pineapple, onion, red and green pepper. This had beautiful depth of flavor from the both salty and sweet sauce. The pork was lightly breaded and perfectly crispy, while still being tender and succulent. The addition of the veggies and fruit added a welcome fresh element. The Seafood Soup was filled with shrimp, mussels (which I don't eat), onion, and glass noodles. The shrimp was juicy and well seasoned. The Jja Jang Myun had tons of black bean sauce, which was bold in flavor. Service was pretty good and everything came out in a timely manner. I would be open to returning at some point to try the Bulgogi. read more

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DO NOT GO TO THIS RESTAURANT : The staff was rude and thee wasn't very good. The staff here does not know what good customer service is. I asked for an extra container for food I wanted to take home and because I ask for something prior the waiter got annoyed and said is that all you need. There was also the matter that me and partner ordered a good 8 minutes before the group next to us but the group of 4 got their soup (same soup I ordered) a good 15 min before I got mine . we asked the waitress she said it will be out soon. The place next door had a 15 to 20 min wait time and this place was near empty now I know why. read more

Today I was here with my dog, I got the garlic shrimp dish and the mixed vegetable dish. I only went here because it had outdoor seating, the mixed vegetable dish looked like vomit and tasted about as appetizing. Shrimp with chili- not spicy at all, texture was like a rubber balloon. Nasty. Vegetable dish-Soggy, veggies were overcooked. Super overpriced. Overall: Complete waste of money and time. Wouldn't even feed this to my dog. read more

Shanghai Mong - Vegetables - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

I stumbled upon this restaurant -- by foot not on Yelp. Somehow I missed it all these years. Apparently, it's one of the oldest restaurants on the main K-Town block. I am always on the hunt for the best jjajangmyeon and tangsooyuk for my folks. It's one of their favorite foods so I went with the intention of scouting this place out for them. The hostess and serving staff are awesome. Really warm, friendly and professional. The food was fair. I was hoping for better. As you can see from the interior, this place is geared for a younger night crowd. It was pretty empty when I was there during prime lunch time. read more

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I love this spot, even though I get the same thing everytime: the black bean noodle duo with the sweet and sour pork. It's the perfect variety meal for a black bean noodle lover. Staff is kind though food can take a little while to come out. Interior is eccentric with lights and music. read more

The food here is ok. It use to be a time in manhattan everything was open late oh how times have changed. This place is packed and filled with a lot of young people. I saw someone try to run out on their bill. The restaurant charges you 3 dollars if you pay with a card by the way which I think is kinda shady. The portions are decent, again this is a place to come to if you are hungry and nothing is open. Also I think their prices a little pricey not to bad but again it's Manhattan. Would I come back maybe if I was around here and was really hungry. read more

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this service was absolutely horrible, we requested service-- mind you no one was in the resturant so we asked the hostess, they denied us service. however after a bit of discussion they admitted to not serving us due to the color of our skin, which was black... do not come here to support racist people. read more

They lie to black ppl and say their bathroom is out of order even after we pay their 5$ bathroom fee and buy food. However they let other races use their bathroom simply for being customers. honestly a traumatic experience . Also there is better food all over, please save your money and dont support racist businesses in NYC :) read more

Average chanjang myun experience, the sauce was way too sweet and the veggies were nothing special and also sweet. Overpriced for what it is. read more

Shanghai Mong - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Came here last year and would've given it five stars then but alas! Things seem to have changed. Last year when I visited, it was slow and I had a long chat with the owner. She said she'd been at this location through thick and thin. When the panoramic hit hard, she was one of the first ones on the block to set up plastic barriers and sell takeout through a small window in it. She also proudly mentioned how author Min Jin Lee (author of Pachinko) had visited and how there was an article about her in the paper. I had the spicy jjajangmyeon twice in the span of 3 days at that time and the owner brought me extra spicy powder to kick it up even further. The noodles were yellow and oh so chewy and bouncy and just beautiful. The sauce wasn't too sweet, the meat was tender and delicious. Cut to now and the noodles are white instead of yellow. The sauce is blander and the spicy version isn't spicy in the least. I wonder what happened in the last year - I hope things go back to the way they were. As for the ambiance, it's got the vibe of a club. Music isn't playing too loudly, but it's there. There's a lot of neon lights and there's a bar at the end. Some cheesy decorations out front - it's an interesting take. I'm sure they bring in higher sales by leaning into the alcohol consumption. But it's not /really/ a club and doesn't really seem to be a place where people go for a crazy night out partying and drinking. read more

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Went to Shanghai mong the other day and want to get some nice soup. My jjamppong soondubu was really tasty and flavorful with spiciness . My boyfriends soup which was the Pho was not so much. The beef was clumped up in a grounded beef way and pretty chewy compared to actual Vietnamese spots. The service was okay and pretty standard. Ambience was pretty loud but not to complain since we were in the middle of ktown. Overall food was decent (except the pho) and will give it another chance. read more

Shanghai Mong - Pho and jjamppong soondubu - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Was looking for a dinner spot for drinks. This restaurant was a disappointment. It was relatively empty when we came in. Service was horrible. They were a bit condescending when we ordered soju. Not sure if this happens often. We waited it out hoping that service would get better. We were feeling judged at this point so we quickly ate and left. Overall the restaurant itself was nice. But the service and food proved otherwise. Sweet and sour chicken: $32 read more

Shanghai Mong - a group of people sitting at a table with plates of food and chopsticks - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Good food. Good staff. Perfect pre game spot for a night out. Will always love coming here.

Made us wait almost 30mins for our food. Didn't check on us once after the food came out. Had to flag them down so I could get the bill. Then gave me the bill with a 25% tip included already. When I asked about it the owner said so many people don't tip and if I expected the servers to work for free. Then pointed to the menu that says mandatory tip for 3 people. We were a party of 2. Been coming here for year and I will not be coming here again. read more

Everyone enjoyed what they ordered, but we felt scammed when we found out that we double-tipped. They seem to have purposely hid the automatically tipped section to make us tip again. See photo. In the end, we tipped 40%. Very shady, wouldn't support business owners/waiters like these. read more

Shanghai Mong - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Stopped by for dinner. I was craving comfort food and this place didn't disappoint. The interior is subpar but the food tasted "clean" and didn't leave me parched. As the other reviews mentioned, the portions are a bit on the smaller side compared to "traditional" jjajjangmyun places but I didnt mind. I personally thought the portions was perfect. Definitely recommend the jjajangmyun and the fried pork. read more

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Went here with a friend who was craving the noodle soup. I hadn't had Korean black bean noodles in quite a while so I ordered the jja jang myun with octopus and the fried dumplings with garlic sauce. They have 3 sauce options for the dumplings, not sure what I got was garlic sauce but it was tasty, they did not skimp on the sauce and they were piping hot. The noodles had just the right amount of sauce. The seafood ratio was a little low, they had a crazy amount of onions and I was searching for the octopus. Regardless it was tasty and the noodles were perfectly cooked, portion size was good. I also had a Thai iced tea. We were seated outside in the outdoor dining hut. Service was good and the food came out quickly. read more

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The food was a bit pricey for my southern price standards but atleast I can say that it was plentiful. The kimchi fried rice was bland. It looked well seasoned but the flavor was seriously lacking. Like no kimchi flavor whatsoever. No tang, no spice no nothing! I had to ask for some soy sauce and chili sauce to liven it up. The veggie black bean noodles were delish and the rich sauces saved it cu those noodles were also hella bland and tasteless. The broth of the seafood soup was flavor and classic tasting, but again, the noodles. Bland. It seems like the blandness of the noodles drowned out all other flavors, unfortunately. The garlic chili shrimp were the best part of the meal, but I soon realized that you gotta eat those things while they're fresh and hot because otherwise, the breading turns into a gummy soggy mess. I tried soju for the first time here. It was 9.99/bottle with meal. It was so delicious and after two bottles, I didn't feel drunk but just a bit wavey. They had a lovely selection of flavors to choose from so additional half point for the read more

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We ordered the general tso's chicken! It wasn't too spicy and leaned on the sweeter side - tasted good with the side of rice read more

Shanghai Mong - General Tso's Chicken - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

TLDR: This isn't a place to enjoy good food. It's a place you come to when everything else is closed and you're hungry after a night out. I've been here twice. I did not review it the first time because I thought I came on an off day. Both times I ordered the jajangmyeon and both times I was disappointed. Its not TERRIBLE, but it certainly lacks flavor and the noodles didn't have any texture. It's not just the jajangmyeon; I've also had the mapo tofu, naengmyeon, and fried Shanghai dumplings. The mapo tofu was not spicy or flavorful, and the naengmyeon tasted watered down. The dumplings became soggy after a little bit because of a large amount of sauce poured over them. All of the sauces were thick and viscous. The major trend in each dish is a lack of texture and flavor. They kind of make up for this fact with portion size, but nothing to make you excited to return. If you're looking for good Korean food or food in general, I would go somewhere else. I would only return here if it was late night and I had no where else to go. They took our temperatures when we arrived, and there was hand sanitizer at the host booth. Service was a little slow, and they forgot one of our orders for 15-20 mins but nothing severely offensive. All in all, okay. I have an extra star because our waiter was nice. read more

Shanghai Mong - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

I had to give them 5 stars .. I had a good experience , here and we stumbled across this place only beacus the bbq chicken spot was close .. when you walk in they do charge 5 dollars to use the bathroom but I get it if your not ordering food .. it gets busy on 32 street and ppl get drunk. BACK TO THE FOOD !!! I had fried rice and spicy garlic chicken, my friend had black bean noddle and Sesame chicken. Everything was fresh and hot. Service was good . And tip is included in the bill. read more

Shanghai Mong - Beef fried rice with spicy garlic chicken - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

I remember coming here after a late night in K-Town and haven't been here in a REALLY long time. The atmosphere definitely has changed to a bit more of a trendy place, but the food is not recommended at all. The jjajangmyun noodle is over cooked the sauce is bland. I normally get pork, my friend wanted to get the sweet and sour chicken and it was also a disappointment. Good to know it's 24/7, but if you can go elsewhere.... do that instead. read more

Shanghai Mong - Jja Jang Myun - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Honestly the food and service has definitely declined over the years. I remember coming to shanghai Mong years back and loving their jjajangmyun and jjampong combo. This was my favorite restaurant for jjajangmyun since a majority of the other restaurants don't really serve it. When I came recently they didn't honor the yelp check in offer and the combo that I got just wasn't hitting the same. I would pass on the sweet and sour pork because that was more soggy and not juicy enough. I probably would still get the jjajangmyun but maybe for takeout. read more

Shanghai Mong - Combo Jja Jang Myun Jjampong - Korean Near Me - New York, New York