We had a wonderful dinner at Jing Li with the three of us, and every dish we ordered was delicious…read more We tried the mapo tofu, crab noodles, several dumpling dishes, glass noodles, and a spicy beef dish, along with two bottles of wine. Everything was flavorful, well prepared, and thoroughly enjoyed by all three of us. The best part? The total was under $200, including a 20% tip, which felt like an excellent value for the quality and variety of food. The only downside was that our server spoke no Chinese and didn't seem to have much familiarity or connection with the cuisine, so it was difficult to get detailed explanations about some of the dishes. That said, the food itself absolutely delivered, and we would happily return.

I placed a dumpling order for take out while staying nearby. The restaurant is large and clean, and…read morethe staff was very friendly and helpful. My order was prepared and packaged well, although they were not very generous with the black vinegar for the XLB. The XLB were the high point: the broth was very flavorful and the pork filling fresh and tasty. The dumpling wrappers were thin but maintained their structural integrity. I enjoyed them though the portion (5 pieces) could have been bigger (6 seems to be the standard). Sadly the wontons in chili sauce were a big disappointment. They were small and didn't taste fresh. The sauce was dominated by a strong celery flavor, which I found even after adding the black vinegar from the soup dumplings was not pleasing. They bordered on being "awful!" A big disappointment given how the XLB were quite tasty, although I have had better in Flushing.

very pricy but very good , not a lot of asian opts around this area so this was very good . very…read moregood noodles too they also have pho and other rice dishes now

I tried a few items for delivery, including the scallion pancake, peanut noodles, barbecue pork,…read moreand the wonton pork and leek soup. The scallion pancake was crisp and had good flavor. The wonton soup, pork, and noodles all left me very disappointed. The sesame peanut noodles had very poor sauce coverage, and even with thorough mixing, most of my entree was not remotely covered with peanut sauce. The pork had very chewy with every piece having a sort of ligamentous center. It was overall less pleasant than other barbecue porks i have had. The wontons immediately began to fall apart when i began serving myself and lacked flavor overall.

Went to Red Sorghum twice, both for date nights with the hubby, and both times we really enjoyed…read morethe service, ambiance, and most of all their food. We went a second time because our first experience was so good that we wanted to try their other dishes, and now after the second time, we can't wait to return for a third. We definitely need to return with a bigger group the next time we go so that we can try more of their dishes! Our second time there, we had the "Night Market Chow Fun" and the "Chongqing Braised Beef." Both were excellent! Probably my favorite Chow fun now and the Chongqing braised beef was so tender and had all the szechuan tingly spices that open up your taste buds and sensories. We LOVED both dishes. It had the 3 chili pepper sign and the server warned us that it was very spicy, and IT WAS -- in all the good ways. May not be for the faint, though, so be careful. Not sure if they can adjust the spiciness. We enjoy their "film set" ambiance, giving it a cooler dining experience than your normal authentic casual space -- adds some flare for a date night or for friends. MUST RETURN FOR MORE!

My friend and I decided to grab a nice weekend lunch here since we were both in the area. The place…read moreitself is super vibey with solid decor. The staff was very friendly and everything came out very quickly. We decided to order family style so we can share everything. -Lucky coin Tofu which is one of the more popular dishes, it was really good, the flavors were really good and the tofu was pretty soft. -Ginger chicken: the chicken was very tender but it wasn't all too special. -Night market chow fun: this was my personal favorite dish but I do love a chow fun but I thought the flavors were good and it went well with the other dishes we got. Solid place to try out if you are in the mood for chinese food!

Ambiance (5/5): A no frills Chinese diner. The tables are a little tight and homey…read more Service (5/5): Our waiter was awesome. It helps that we speak the language that we got a little more comedic interaction with him! He was a hoot and was helpful in providing us advice on the # of dishes and what to get. I'd say everything is authentic to the Shanghainese cuisine so I'm a little biased that I loved every dish! A fish dish was suggested but we opted for our usual favorites: Scallion Pancake -made fresh as you can tell from the crunch Soup dumplings - super fresh, delicious inside, plenty of soup, perfect ratio of skin to meat Chow Fun - classic, look at the heaping amount of beef portioned on top!! Beef pepper steak - chunks were very tender and full of flavor Pork buns - a lovely crunch on the bottom of the bun, soft bread and tons of flavor Shrimp with broccoli - large pieces of shrimp (I didn't try it so I'm not sure on the taste)

Came here for my brother's birthday. At first it seemed nice, they put out a sign for him and we…read moregot a nice long table for my family. Then the server Bill, started acting like a used car salesman. He said he would give us a sake cause it was his birthday, but didn't tell us we were going to get charged for it. Also before my brother got there, he said that since it was his birthday, he would bring out a "banana boat" which was just 5 scoops of ice cream and some cut up banana. When we got the bill he not only charged us for both, but that banana boat was $30! When we asked about it, he argued with us saying that he didn't tell us the price of every single thing that we bought... very rude. We also tried to order two orders of regular soup dumplings and two orders of the truffle. He kept rushing our order, and then tried to change our order to four orders of the truffle. We weren't sure if we would like it yet, and kept pushing back but he wouldn't take no for an answer (that being said the truffle was good, but I'm definitely a purist and preferred the regular soup dumplings). We also ordered the kau fu but it was not good, and tasted too much of five spice. The cha cha mien was fine, but a bit small and a little bland. The rice cakes were good, but the rice cakes were not al dente enough for me. We also got the fried rice, which was fine, but nothing to write home about. Finally we got a fried tofu dish which was good and had a lot of tofu in it. Overall, this server ruined our experience. The food is fine, but there are other Shanghainese restaurants in the area and would visit those over this place.

A must try when in NYC, thank me later…read more Pork Soup Dumplings 10/10 so fresh, steamy and hot. This dish is the one that makes you feel so comfy. Shanghai Style Flat Noodles with Pork 9/10 the noodles have a nice texture that balances well with the pork. Shredded Beef with String Beans 9/10 the crunch and crispy string beans go well with the pork. This dish is outstanding. The menu is extensive so it's another excuse to come to the Big Apple again .

Take out order was only ok. Generous portions but on the expensive side…read more Underwhelming flavors. Would not order again.

Four of us had dinner here on Labor Day evening. When we arrived, we were told to expect a fifteen…read moreminute wait for seating, and it was pretty much on the dot. A carafe of water was promptly brought to the table. We took a long time with the menu because it is extensive, and wonderful. We finally agreed on Crab & Pork Soup Dumplings, Kau Fu, Dry Sautéed Green Beans with Meat, Salt & Pepper Squid, and Shanghainese Style Rice Cakes. The Kau Fu arrived first, and was truly exceptional, with large, firm, and juicy chunks of seitan, and a good sprinkling of large, not rubbery tree ears. My friend who said she didn't like seitan tried it, and liked it a lot. Kai Fu has a slight licorish flavor, and is a little sweet. We finished every bite. Moving on to the soup dumplings, the broth was delicate and the skins were thin and tender, altogether the best I've had in a long time. The green beans were perfect, seared and crispy, as they should be, with ground pork and a little pickled veg. The rice cakes were appropriately chewy, and we enjoyed the baby bok choy, mushrooms, and shrimp in the mild sauce. The squid was the only dish that wasn't perfect, being a little bland and a tiny bit too chewy for the size of the pieces. The service was attentive without being too much. We were offered hot tea, and a second carafe of water, without having to ask. The noise level from the other diners was a bit high for me, but I put my hearing aids on the noisy/party setting, and I could hear my friends, which was the important thing. We all agreed that we needed to come back again (and again) to try other dishes. I especially want to have the Hong Kong style Hot & Sour soup, which you can't get at most Chinese restaurants.

Review #1,117 Posted on 10.5.26…read more We went on a dim sum tour on Thursday September the 17th when in town for my wife's 40th birthday bash. We stopped inside here for our 3rd stop of 4 on the tour. This place we actually came inside and got a 4 top table and sat down and ate the dumplings here. The menu at this place is huge, & full of options, all kinds of different stuff from dumplings, soup dumplings, to rice plates, to noodle plates. Unlimited options. The dumplings come out piping hot here. You need to be sure to pierce the dumpling and let out some steam out before biting into it or you'll burn your mouth. You put some of this soy/vinegar mix into the top where you pierced the dumpling, excellent stuff. Another place I recommend & would come back to again.

Ordered the pan fried buns, bok choy, Mongolian beef and the thick rice noodles…read more The rice noodles had a great texture with just the right amount of spring in the bite and the Mongolian beef had a really nice crispy skin. Would go here again.

Vibe/ambiance: casual Service: standard…read moreReservation: walked in Items ordered: soup dumplings, pork shumai, snow peak shoot, chinese sausage fried rice, spicy chicken - everything was pretty solid!

Spice Nepal was not quite what I expected. We tried the veg pakoda and chicken momo, and…read moreunfortunately, both were disappointing. The food was too oily and too salty for my taste. We also tried the butter tea, which was not what I expected either. The restaurant was pretty empty when we walked in, which probably should have been our first warning sign. The saving grace was the chicken wings, which were actually good, along with a cold Coca-Cola. Overall, it was a mixed experience. There were a couple of good things, but the food quality definitely needs improvement. 3 stars.

This was my first time ever having Nepalese food so I definitely had trouble choosing from their…read moremany options. We decided to stick with the chicken sekuwa, the salmon curry and a side of roti. The chicken sekuwa was a great surprise, it came with like a puffed rice that was superglue to eat texturally and went great with the marinated chicken. The fries were not expected but very enjoyable as I love fries. The salmon curry was something very different so I definitely wanted to try that. The curry in itself was on the looser end, more like a soup however, the flavor was really good and the salmon was nice and tender. The roti was a lot more like a tortilla than what I was expecting but it was still enjoyable. Overall the food was definitely new to my palate and super light which I enjoyed and the service was great. The food did take a while to come out but the server did check up on us to let us know as well and helped us with getting sauces that we asked for. I can't wait to try out their momos next time I stop by!

Came in late in the evening on a Thursday while it was quite busy, but my party of 2 was seated in…read moreabout 10 mins. Service is super efficient, to order food you use a tablet at the table and order drinks from the servers. The dining room is beautiful and kind of peaceful. I saw quite a few large parties so this spot seems good for groups. We started with the truffle pork soup dumplings which might be the best I've ever had. The soup was the perfect temperature and so so flavorful. I would come back just for the dumplings. The mapo tofu and sauteed green beans came next, and we ordered two sides of plain white rice which came in a generously sized bowl. Portion sizes are large here, we had plenty of leftovers. We went for more familiar dishes, which were so well done, but all the different dishes flying through the dining room looked incredible. Will definitely be coming back to explore the rest of the menu.

Service is fast and reliable - you order from an iPad and the dishes come out. The space is a bit…read moretight, but typical for Manhattan. The inside is decorated very nicely. - Salted Ham Mixed Rice, (5/5): it was nice and savory, slightly salty, and it also had like little bits of pork fat in it and it was sooo flavorful. And the crackly bits of rice were so good - Qianlong's Favorite Eel, (3/5): the sauce was a bit too sweet for my liking, and the eel meat was a bit rubbery. I can see this being a fave if you like sweeter savory dishes - Grilled Beef Rib and Peppers, (4/5): the meat is soooo tender, and falls off the bone. It's very black pepper forward, and you can tell the entire dish is coated with cornstarch given the thick sauce. it was again, a bit on the sweeter side for me, but other than that it can be enjoyed by those who don't do well with spice - Ginger & Chili Frog, (4.5/5): lots of pieces of frog, and it wasn't spicy at first but it builds. You can really see and taste the ginger chunks- it is definitely very ginger forward with several different pao cai chillies (very sour, pungent, and spicy!) - Che Li's Pork Belly, (3/5): I'm personally not a big fan of pork belly, but my friend loves this! I see a lot of people order this, so don't take my word for it, try it yourself! - Sautéed Water Spinach, (3/5): pretty standard, tasted fresh, not much seasoning - Spicy Hunan Beef, (4/5): a very hot dry spice that goes well with rice. The beef texture was inconsistent, which knocked down some points Overall, I enjoyed my experience here and I would come again.

The staff were great. The hot jasmine tea was loose leaf'. The food was the best Chinese we had…read morehave in a while. The restaurant is decorated with pandas.

Try: Dim Sum Sampler, Roast Duck Noodle Soup, Sesame Shredded Beef, and Hot & Sour Soup…read more Why: I was a little congested and was craving Hot & Sour Soup, which did not disappoint. It was flavorful and soothing, and I appreciate the plentiful fried wontons that added a nice crunch. Dim Sum Sampler was yummy and the meats inside were big. Roast Duck Noodle Soup and Sesame Shredded Beef were also really good and it was nice to see how much meat they packed on top. Both duck and beef were tender and juicy. Of course I over ordered so saved some leftovers for lunch the next day and it was still delicious. Notes: This was a delivery order and they were quick! Delivery person had a smile and was friendly. I have already ordered from here a couple times and will continue to do so when I'm craving a quick bite of Dim Sum and Chinese cuisine. Lots on the menu to try for next time!