Been wanting to come to restaurant for a while and finally checked it out this past weekend since I was craving soup dumplings, pan fried pork buns. We also ordered sticky rice. Everything was well made, tasted fresh and yummy. Not salty at all which I like bc I find most places can be salty. Service was good. Food came rather quick and was pretty busy when we went. Ambiance is nice they had an artwork of the Shanghai skyline that rotated between colors. I took a picture of the weekday lunch special of Hk & Taiwan lunch specials. Will come back another time to try. read more

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The food was kind of cold, I am not sure if that was intentional or not. The dumplings and buns were definitely the way to go, get the crystal shrimp if you're not allergic. The bao buns had a sauce that was a bit overbearing, I would have preferred smeared on the inside instead of right on top because it over powered some really well cooked duck. The staff was polite and the service was prompt. The AC was blasting and the milk tea was gas, the place was a 4/5 just needs some tweaks on the sauce. read more

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I decided to stop by there for breakfast with a friend, we were very disappointed with the service and the ignorance of the staff. This restaurant is located in the prestige area of Forest Hills, Queens. Ppl expect fresh food, great experiences, great ambiance. I am sure this restaurant can afford fresh cold pressed juices to serve, instead the waiter pulls out the concentrated bottle of orange juice outa mini fridge and tried to serve that to us, then when we asked for the syrup, waiter brought us the plastic store bought bottle and put on the table. So ignorant and very disrespectful to their customers. Seriously, who does that? At this point health inspection is a must for the thorough inspection of kitchen, as in many previous visits I've noticed plenty of violations in this establishment, the inspection must be fully done in this location. The owner of this place David Kong must be present at the time of the inspection. Enough is enough, small children eat there, something has to be done. ! Better safe than sorry everyone. Stay Blessed! read more

My go to for consistently good Chinese food. Been ordering from them for almost a decade. Great staff, and the food is always hot/fresh and delivered super fast. My faves are the Gen Tso Chicken, the crab pork soup dumplings, the leek rice cakes, Shanghai style fried noodles and 100% the eggplant. 1000/10 Highly recommended. read more

This place is amazing. I come here often with my fiance and his family. Everything I have tried is good. You really can't go wrong. If you like spicy try the dry spicy hot pot. It's mouth numbing in the best way. Cumin beef is also amazing. Alway go for the scallion pancake with beef brisket. Also who doesn't love a soup dumpling? They are savory and soft and just so soul warming. 20 out of 10. A definite must try. read more

I have been ordering here for years. The food is never consistent but the last 2 times it's gotten bad and I don't think I can keep eating here. I got the stir fried string beans which I I usually love but they tasted like plastic to the point I couldn't eat it. read more

The first time I ate here was around the time they first opened and they hosted a Yelp event here. I was impressed then and have eaten takeout from here multiple times since. They specialize in Shanghainese cuisine though they originally carried more unique dishes, they have adapted over the years to accommodate the non-Chinese clientele in the area. Can't blame'em since they gotta make what sells, though a bit of a shame since it seems the chef, restaurant and Chinese cuisine have so much to showcase outside of the more generic staples* that are popular in the US. That being said I can recommend the following: - Shanghainese lions head meatballs $17.95: they make them large and fluffy here, goes great with rice. They took it off the menu for a couple years though brought them back in the last year and a half. - flounder filets in wine sauce $15.95: tender white fish with woodear mushrooms, a little heavy on the sauce thickener though overall tasty and fish never tastes fishy. - "crispy" deep fried flounder $23.95: kinda an American-Chinese take on battered and fried fish, tasty and a large serving that could feed 3-4. Not actually crispy if you take it to go since it's covered in sweet and sour sauce. - kungpao chicken $13.95: a decent preparation here, fair amount of diced chicken, savory with a hint of spicy. - sautéed spinach w/garlic $12.50 or sautéed water spinach with garlic $13.50: simple leafy veggies cooked well. Overall the serving sizes are reasonable for the price and area. Will be back! *general tsou's chicken is not real Chinese food, though I admit sometimes I order this myself and enjoy it :) read more

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The Bund nails it--fresh handmade dumplings (especially the xiaolongbao and shengjianbao) are juicy, thin-skinned perfection. Spicy dishes like mapo tofu and chili oil wontons bring serious heat and flavor. Great portions, fair prices, friendly service. Highly recommend! read more

Inconsistent quality of food. And you cannot speak to them. Phone is never answered. Way overrated besides.

I used to love this place some time ago. It was one of the best Chinese reataurant in the neighborhood. After the chef was changed- the place got so much worse. I ordered crispy chicken today, which used to be great before. Now its not even possible to eat it- so disgusting. I wish old chef would return or somebody else was hired who can cook better. What a shame! read more

The Bund - Very chewy and looks like old crispy, which is not crispy at all chicken - Shanghainese Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

Soup dumplings had a flavorful broth, though scant in amount; each piece was ok the compact side. The dan dan noodles could've used more minced meat and sauce. The tofu lacked pepper and chili oil and was somewhat bland. read more

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I love soup dumpling and The Bund did not disappoint. We had ordered the 5 star, pork truffle and shrimp soup dumplings. We loved them. I can't wait to go back and try other items on the menu! read more

I ordered food delivery for a set time, and the delivery came right on time. The deliveryman was friendly, and it's nice to have such reliable and quick delivery service. It's always so nice to enjoy this food in the comfort of my home. I finally ordered the frozen Pork Dumplings and frozen Crystal Shrimp Dumplings. The pork dumplings had thick skin but was stuffed full of filling. Shrimp dumplings are my favorite order at dim sum, and I have a specific preferred flavor when it comes to crystal shrimp dumplings. These had that exact kind of flavor, so I was happy to find a delivery place that has good ones. There are whole shrimp pieces with skin that wasn't too thick or thin. The Pan Fried Pork Soup Dumplings were just as good as they were last time, but the Pan Fried Pork Buns surprisingly had just as much soup -- or was it just juiciness? -- as the Pan Fried Pork Soup Dumplings. Both have their different flavors, but I liked the Pan Fried Pork Bun flavor more. The bun was soft but not too thick. read more

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I'm writing this review already upset because it dead in here on a weekend and we come inside I get no service then she brings us luke warm tea.. super half ass... no background music dead quiet ... hot and soup soup waste absolutely disgusting after taste super goey like someone spat a loogey in your mouth and you accidentally swallowed it and after tasted their saliva almost threw up writing that... However the dumplings were super fire 10/10 the sauces were mid tho Then we get our general taos chicken it was absolutely terrible I had to ask to immediately take it to go like dude I'm blown away no wonder they are dead quiet on a Sunday in a neighborhood surrounded by buildings The worse part is it all came out to 47$ straight robbery We are on the way to eat somewhere else read more

I think the vegetarian Shanghainese dumplings and ma po tofu were excellent. Highly recommend and excited to keep coming back.

One of my go-to takeout options. Is it anything extravagant or particularly special? No, but it is very consistently decent food. Their soup dumplings are well crafted, good amount of soup. Their other hot options are always pretty consistent, too, and I appreciate that they offer brown rice. Good portion size for the price. read more

The food is good but not too special. The soup dumpling skins were well made and thin, with a lot of soup inside, but the meat didn't have a great texture. The duck was solid, a little on the oily side for my tastes. The red bean puffs tasted good but weren't quite crispy enough. read more

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Just went to tried their Bund Toast, sooo delicious , they have cute menu, and their price so affordable especially with their 20% off, but is limited only. read more

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FOOD We've been ordering from The Bund for a few years since their opening and through delivery only. We have experienced highs and lows with the food we've ordered. I'm happy to say there is now a consistency with the food we order. Note that we aren't fans of cilantro and I can't tolerate spicy. Here are our go-to recommendations: 1. Xiao long bao: Pork, crab and pork, and shrimp soup dumplings. The wrapper isn't too thick. The filling and soup are very tasty. The vinegar/soy/ginger sauce is perfect. We've had these delivered to places close to Russel Sage and to Halsey MS, and they arrive mostly intact and hot to eat! 2. Pan fried pork buns: crispy on the bottom, pillowy soft with each bite, and tasty filling. 3. Steamed shrimp and pork shumai 4. Peking duck bao/buns 5. Scallion pancakes with beef: my college teen's favorite along with crispy shredded beef 6. Crispy shredded beef or chicken. We like both, but prefer the beef. 7. Crispy flounder with sweet-and-sour sauce: Perfectly crispy. Would prefer sauce on the side. 8. Flounder about in sweet wine sauce: this is perfect on day when you don't want anything overpowering. It's flounder in a sea of white sauce eaten perfectly with rice. 9. Shredded pork with scallions 10. Sautéed water spinach with garlic: delicious! 11. Sautéed pea shoots with garlic: this is my favorite veggie on the menu. So tasty! 12. Tofu with leeks egg drop soup: comforting, tasty. SERVICE Delivery to the Halsey MS area is super quick! I get my order within 20 minutes of placing it on the Toast app. All food ordered arrive hot and very we-packaged. The delivery person is always friendly. When calling the restaurant, the host answering the phone is incredibly polite, friendly, and respectful. Hoping to visit a restaurant in person so we can meet the staff! I rate this place 5 stars based on food mentioned above, consistency, service over the phone, and quick and intact delivery service! read more

Amazing for beef dry Hotpot and Sichuan fish. Other foods are also very nice. I usually take to go.

We ordered a whole peking duck. And we only got one leg and one wing. This is the second time it happened. It is very good, but I know what a whole duck has. Every time I have ordered a whole duck from other places and when I go to various place where the ducks hang in window, I get two legs and two wings. For the price, I should get a whole duck. read more

Ok what the heck!!! I had been ordering the wonton in hot oil and fried rice and beef with hot pepper all the time but the last 3 times food sucked, not spicy at all , if anything sweet... Even though they'll ask you the spice level and every single time I always select very spicy but tell me why I feel I'm gonna catch diabetes!! So wanted to try one last time and give it a shot and guys don't waste your money. If you want your food to be extremely sweet then go ahead and if you want to pay $20 for a sprinkle of truffle in your fried rice, go ahead and if you want chicken that literally taste like sweet sauce and sesame Then go ahead. Oh, and I've only been there twice physically and let me tell you when you walk in. They're rude. They charge you a dollar for a teaspoon of hot oil to go. Hence I always decided to just order in and excused their rude behavior but now never again the food sucks and I'll be just throwing out $50 worth of food. read more

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Order: - Salt & Crispy Chicken (3/5) - Scallion Pancakes (4/5) - Pork Soup Dumplings (5/5) - Pork Shanghainese Udon (5/5) - Sesame Chicken (4/5) Pros: - Great tasting and authentic Chinese food - Large menu with a lot of options to choose from - Very well priced and large portions to get the most bang out of your bucks - Quick and kind service Cons: - Food can be a bit oily Overall: A great authentic Chinese food spot to go to in Forest Hills. No need to go all the way to Chinatown or Flushing! read more

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I've been a regular here and one dish that always calls me back is their Scallion Pancake with Beef--it's nothing short of sensational! The pancake is perfectly crispy, and the beef is tender and flavorful, making each bite a delightful experience. It's easily one of my favorite dishes anywhere! The portions at The Bund are generous, ensuring you get great value for your money, and the pricing is more than fair. A pro tip for fellow foodies: it's often cheaper to order directly from their website than through food delivery apps, so definitely check that out for the best deals. While the Scallion Pancake with Beef is my top pick, I'd also recommend giving their Beef with Scallion and Roast Peking Duck Buns a try. These items might not reach the stellar heights of the pancake but are still very tasty and well-prepared. The beef is nicely seasoned, and the duck buns have a good balance of flavor, making them enjoyable additions to any meal. The Bund is a gem that offers a cozy dining atmosphere and consistently delicious food. Whether you're a longtime lover of Chinese cuisine or new to these flavors, you'll find something here to love. read more

Great neighborhood restaurant that satisfied my soup dumpling craving. We got their crabmeat & pork soup dumplings, chicken soup dumplings, Peking duck baos, scallion pancakes stuffed with beef brisket, water spinach with garlic, and beef rice cake. They also offer bubble tea, and my friend ordered a passion fruit bubble tea. We stopped in for a late lunch yesterday so there was only one other table of diners while we were there. Service was attentive. One of my friends had never had soup dumplings so was trying it for the first time, and she is hooked. We had 2 crabmeat soup dumplings orders and 1 chicken soup dumplings for our table of 3. Everything we ordered was delicious and we will be returning again. read more

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The lunch started out okay. Soup dumpling were tasty and the wonton soup was delicious. However, I ordered the pork with garlic and to my surprise it was coated with onions. I asked the staffer if this was the truly the item I ordered because of the lack of garlic flavor. She said it was. I didn't think it was but I ate most of the pork with rice and pushed aside the mountain of onion. I will not go back because I feel I was deceived. read more

Everything here was pretty solid as far as Shanghainese fare goes, and this restaurant is really doing a service to the area which otherwise doesn't have great options for soup dumplings and other shanghainese items. Scallion Pancake W Beef - this is one of my fave things to get when it's on the menu, and they did a solid job. Satisfying crunch, didn't skimp on the meat, nicely packed together, and warm. Bund Pork Dumplings - good, especially for the area, and 100% authentic. No need to take a hike to Chinatown or Flushing to get your fix - you can come here and get quality soup dumplings. A great option if you live around the area. Double Cooked Pork** really enjoyed this - had a good amount of heat, and the pork slices were thin, tender, fatty, rich, and delicious. This is now going into my list of go-to items when ordering from here again (which I very well see myself doing) read more

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Decided to try a new place this week and stopped in this little restaurant. I typically don't see many Chinese restaurants in the area, but the food here was very authentic! The Ox Brisket and Beef Tripe is one of my favorite dishes to order in a chinese restaurant and they definitely carried this one out well. It was super flavorful with a nice kick to it. We also ordered the Scallion Pancake with Beef (not pictured) and it was nice and crispy. The beef with bean curd and watercress were both pretty standard - nothing super outstanding about it. The soup dumplings were pretty good as well - skin was thin, good amount of soup in the dumplings, and overall good flavor. The fish and tofu dish was probably the least impressive. I felt that out of the everything else, this had the least amount of flavor and was a little too oily. Overall, the food here was delicious and a great find in forest hills/rego park! read more

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My brother in law came over with takeout from The Bund. We had Spicy Pepper Chicken, Scallion Pancake with Brisket, Brown Rice, Wood Ears, and Steamed Chicken Dumplings. I pleasantly surprised by the tasty items he chose. Holy cow the spicy pepper chicken is no joke but the crispnesses of the chicken was spot on. Reminded me of Chicharrones. You'll l definitely need water with this dish. The chicken dumplings are yummy. The brown rice is nothing to write home about but it helped with the spicy pepper chicken. I couldn't get past the texture of the Wood Ears. They smelled heavenly but the texture was off putting. Chewy and crunchy. Very strange in my opinion. The highlight of the meal was the Scallion Pancake with Brisket. The brisket has a subtle sweetness to it which was divine. read more

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Ordered: Sichuan Sliced Beef in Spicy Chili Oil; Sesame Chicken Dinner Combo; Shrimp Spring Rolls; Crystal Shrimp Dumplings; Crab and Pork Soup Dumplings; Spicy Crispy Beef; Shanghai Style Rice Cakes with Chicken I've been ordering from this place since 2018; my go to meals are the Chef's special Sichuan Sliced beef in Spicy Chili Oil, and the Spicy Hot Pot (Pricey but well worth it with the portions) The two large quarts are enough to split between 4 - 6 people, make sure to get extra rice. The soup dumplings are always very good, and if you pay cash, you can get a bonus soup dumpling order if you order over $50. My kids love the pan fried dumplings and really enjoy the soup dumplings too. They recently changed their online menu but the customer service and delivery are way above the other restaurants in the area. The flavor is memorable and very unique. Tons of menu options and I've had almost 30 different menu options and all of them had a great flavor and were delivered hot. Make sure to tip your driver! read more

The Bund has the best soup dumplings that I've found in Queens so far! They have a wonderful quiet sit down restaurant, offer fast delivery and have stellar customer service. I appreciate the amount of options they offer for vegetarians, but recommend reading each item very carefully as I am pescatarian and sometimes food items will be shrimp but come with a pork based broth. read more

I first heard about The Bund about three years ago when I attended a Yelp Elite event here. I remembered the food was pretty delicious. I came back again with other Yelp Elite friends a few weeks later that time and I haven't had a chance to dine-in since then. With the COVID-19 pandemic still being active, I decided to order takeout recently via DoorDash. I wasn't disappointed with my takeout orders. I definitely recommend the Shanghainese rice cake with pork and flounder filets with fried tofu. Their lunch specials (~$9.95) aren't a bad deal either. You pick your entrée and it comes with choice of rice, small soup, or beverage. Overall, l'll order takeout from here every now and then during these unusual times. read more

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The food is okay here, nothing special and doesn't feel too authentic in my opinion. I was craving soup dumplings and saw that they had it but it was just okay I was a bit disappointed. I also ordered a spicy beef noodles and it was just noodles with diced beef no vegetables nothing and it lacked so much flavors it wasn't spicy at all. read more

Typical Shanghai style food. First time at this local spot and it did not disappoint. Parking isn't the best but the food was worth it for the price. One of the most authentic beef noodles I've had in a while. read more

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After ordering the shredded pork with garlic sauce last time I decide to order the chicken with garlic sauce but I put a note to make it mild.... Lo and behold it was spicy af--to the point I had to stop eating. I guess they don't look at the notes. Pretty disappointing and inconsistent experience. Also don't order from uber eats. The price on the menu on uber's site vs what restaurant charges is about $1.50 difference. Yikes. read more

The Bund - Shanghainese Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

The Bund would pass my parents' test. That is much more difficult than any assessment I, a native born American, would impose. I refrain from saying "authentic," because that term is rightly contested and fails to account for dynamism of cuisine. Instead, I will report that my late mother would recognize the dishes as those she could copy, and if my father were still traveling I would bring him here. I am tempted to return, and I likely will. The only reason I would not is my one friend in New York City and I are trying restaurants, and to proceed with discipline we have an informal guideline (among friends, one ought not impose formal rules) about no return visits to the same venue. But for that self-imposed exile, this would rank at the top of the list. Mind you, contrary to the reputation of the international metropolis the cuisine represents and the name alludes to, Shanghai, the Bund is unassuming, perfectly suitable for a family gathering or a first date with someone who you need to impress by absurd spending but who would appreciate the fine cuisine at hand. We had lunch. We had only four dishes, which meant ample leftovers for two people. Those items were flawless: the fish with sour cabbage, the lion's head meatballs (more savory than my mother made them, which is by no means a bad thing), string beans, and zhong zhi. The service was attentive, including the warning the zhong zhi would take a bit of time, which means it is fresh (likely from a stockpile that is frozen). The sour was sour -- and spicy. That is an acquired taste. The meatballs were rich. The string beans were classic. The zhong zhi were savory, the brown rice filled with delicacies including the egg (salted duck!). We found the Bund through the NY Times. Nora Lum, aka Awkwafina, recommended it. If you do not put stock in social media, or me, and why would you, take it from Nora. More power to her. Go. Enjoy. read more

We went on a Friday night, no reservations needed and plenty of spread out seating available. We also brought our own bottle of wine for only a $5 cork fee. The food!! We were two very hungry folks. We started with three appetizers and one entree, then ordered a second entree to feel satisfied and completely full. We started with the crab meat soup dumplings: they were absolute perfection, thin skin, the broth was potent in flavor. Scallion pancake with beef brisket: the phyllo was crispy and chewy and the beef taste fresh and nicely seasoned. Pecking duck Bao: very delicious, we loved the sauce over the duck. Our 1st entree: Pork sautéed Udon: colorful dish with veggies and plenty of pork, the udons were nice and chewy. Our second entree was the Bund Fried Rice: this was our favorite! It had an abundant amount of protein (seafood and meat!) and they were not cheap with any of it. This was the perfect date night. We left very satisfied, happy and can't wait to go back :-) read more

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Food was good. Service was decent. Chill back, family friendly spot. Very welcoming. Shrimp dumpling was good. Duck bao was decent, a bit sweeter than my liking. Also tried the pan fried chicken dumplings and scallion pancake with beef brisket, both were good. Tried some other side dishes and nothing was disappointing. I would definitely go back. read more

The Bund - a person holding a piece of food - Shanghainese Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

Average Shanghainese food, but they curiously market themselves in the broader category of Chinese cuisine on their windows. I'm guessing it's to attract a wider audience and to get those in here that are not familiar with just Shanghainese food, but either way, there's plenty of improvements that can be made. Recently, I came here for an early dinner on a Saturday evening at 6pm and the restaurant surprisingly already had plenty of customers inside. The menu was pretty big for a Shanghainese restaurant, or at least compared to other Shanghainese restaurants that we've been to. There were the usual cold appetizers, regular appetizers, soup dumplings and meat dishes (pork, beef, chicken and seafood). In addition, there were also vegetables, casserole specials, fried rice, noodles, rice cakes and much more. Like I said, the menu was something I could have sat there reading for an hour. However, we sort of just ordered our usual Shanghainese favorites. To keep it simple we ordered a few appetizers, a carb and a bigger casserole type dish. We started off with the spungy gluten (aka Kao Fu) and drunken chicken. The spungy gluten, as disgusting as that always sounds, wasn't bad. Compared to other Shanghainese restaurants it was decent. Good flavor, good texture and good serving size. As for the drunken chicken, freaking delicious. It was one of the best drunken chicken dishes I had in a while. At first, we thought the wine on the chicken was going to be very strong because the aroma really kicked in quick when the dish was set on our table. However, the strength of the wine on the chicken was jusssst right. Although it smelled strong, in actuality, it wasn't when eating the chicken and the chicken was perfectly flavored. For our non-appetizers, we ordered the Bund crab meat pork soup dumplings, pan fried pork buns, Shanghainese sautéed seafood udon noodles and flounder fillet with tofu casserole to share. The soup dumplings were on the sweet side, so we weren't huge fans of it. Texture-wise, I liked the thickness of the skin, the soup was hot and I thought the pork meatball was put together well, but there was a sweetness to the soup that we weren't used to. It definitely needed to be saltier. The pan fried pork buns weren't the greatest in that it was very dry inside where the meatball resided. I would have preferred more sauce inside that could have made the bun more moist. The udon noodles were average and nothing that we were overly impressed about. To be honest, there's not much that can be done for this dish, but when it says seafood, I would expect seafood, which it was overly lacking. Finally, the flounder fillet with tuna lacked flavor. It was sizzling in a clay pot when it came out, which was music to our ears, but there wasn't a whole lot to it. The sauce was bland, which made everything in there taste the same. The service was good throughout and the waiters/waitresses were friendly, so I hate to say the following. The Bund makes for an average local spot, but compared to the restaurants in Flushing, it has a lot of work to do to catch up. The food is by no means terrible, but some of the food can use better flavors and a bit more salt, which is something I typically don't say, but it's definitely something that needs to be mentioned here. For now, they're on the low end of 3 stars. read more

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Something was off about the taste of my food. The dim sum was very good but the rest Idk I'm not sure I'll be back here.