I am giving this place five stars for the scallion noodles alone that I would normally pair with their scallion chicken. If I can have this as staple, I mist likely would. Hands down the main reason why I keep coming back here a lot. But in all seriousness, we also enjoy their soup dumplings or as they call it, "juicy buns" and shumai with a side of steamed bokchoy. They have such a unique take with dim sums/dumplings that I can honestly appreciate. I also love love love their chili oil that is readilg available on the table. The restaurant ambiance is nice with good seating. The servers here has been consistently kind and accommodating. I look forward to coming back. read more

Wu’s Shanghai Dumpling - Shanghainese Near Me - N Brunswick, New Jersey

Sunday Lunch with friends. One of them has been eaten to this place a few times and he suggested to go there; The restaurant is quiet and cozy, very spacious and you can literally have a conversation without yelling, there was not background music neither; We ordered Pork Juicy Buns and different variety of Dumplings for the table and they were very good and fresh, you can watch at the ladies making the buns and dumpling that people order, from the dining area; we had also the fried buns and a dessert; A couple things went off though; the tap water was not good to drink so I asked for bottles of water and they don't have any bottles of water available for selling; I asked for Hot Tea then and also that wasn't available, ( I had never experienced an Asian restaurant without Hot tea) , so I went to the store next door to buy water for me and my friends ; It would be a good upgrade to sell bottles of water; Overall the food and service was good, the ambience was nice; read more

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I was invited by friends to dine at Wu's Shanghai Dumpling in North Brunswick NJ. It was my first time visiting, and as someone who grew up enjoying Asian cuisine, I was excited to see if they truly serve authentic Shanghai dumplings. Once we were seated, my friend ordered a variety of dishes for us to have. Pork Juicy Buns, Dumplings (Chicken & Sweet Corn, Beef & Water Chestnut, Spicy Pork & Kimch) as well as Shanghai Pan Fried Pork Buns. To my surprise, Wu's Shanghai Dumpling met my expectations. The dumplings were really good overall, and the Pork Juicy Buns standout that afternoon because they were really delicious. The service was good and the ambiance was pleasant and we enjoyed overall our dining experience. One negative note however, their service water tasted off. One of my friend even had to step out to buy bottled water since it wasn't available in the restaurant. At this time, I'd rate this restaurant 4 stars and I'd definitely come back to try more items on their menu. Hopefully next time, they'll offer good service water or bottled water instead. read more

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The restaurant is beautiful and clean. Service was great. The final result in our soup dumplings is what disappointed us. All our dumplings were stuck to the bottom of the steam basket and all broke. Sad times. read more

Wu’s Shanghai Dumpling - Scallion Pancake 葱油饼 - Shanghainese Near Me - N Brunswick, New Jersey

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This Taiwanese flagship has a contemporary design with high ceilings and offers better bang for your buck than Din Tai Fung--same great taste, but at about one-third of the price. The cold peanut butter noodles, scallion sesame noodles, crabmeat dumplings, spicy hot oil dumplings, and wine mochi dessert are all a solid 5/5. The only drawback is that it isn't freshly made, despite their claims." read more

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Stopped in the other day for some soup. Got the soup dumplings and shrimp wonton soup. It hit the spot. I got the crab and pork soup dumplings. Usually I don't really taste the crab in them but here I got grab and a ton of broth! The wonton soup was light in flavor. I did wish the broth was a bit hotter temperature wise. Overall, a good experience and learned they have a location in Monroe I'll have to give a try. The service here was a bit slow but the food did come out pretty fast. read more

So the food was amazing. My friends and I loved it all! The restaurant itself is very pretty and everything looks put together and clean. The main reason I took a star off was because the service was a bit spotty. It was hard to get the waiters attention for things and the food came out in a weird order. It was three of us and my one friend's meal came out almost 20 min after mine. read more

Great service and food! We ordered the veggie, shrimp, and chicken dumplings. All were delicious. My favorite is the pan fried option. The soups were delicious too and had a good portion size. It was easy to get a table and service was fast. Great spot to get lunch if you're shopping in the area. read more

Wu’s Shanghai Dumpling - Shanghainese Near Me - N Brunswick, New Jersey

Wu's Shanghai Dumpling really surprised me - I didn't think I was going to be able to find authentic Chinese food in North Brunswick, but I was mistaken! I was able to get my xiao long bao fix on a weekday night without having to travel to Edison. Pros: This restaurant has some solid food. The xiao long bao was filled with meat (we ordered crab and pork and were surprised at how much crab was actually in there!) Though the dumpling skin was on the thicker side, it worked in our favor since we didn't have any breakage accidents when picking them out of the steamer basket. The pan fried buns were a hit as well -- flavorful, juicy, and probably the crispiest ones I've ever had. The wontons in peanut butter sauce were great as well, as it seems like Wu's has perfected their fillings for dumplings and wontons. So good and definitely recommend getting those dishes! Cons: The pan fried noodles were definitely...interesting, with a taste we couldn't really pinpoint. We were surprised at the amount of chicken on the noodle but the sauce didn't have any distinct meaty flavor, or even a soy sauce flavor like others we have had. The noodles themselves were on the thinner, frail side and didn't hold up well with this sauce. The noodles just ended up becoming mush after letting them sit for 15 min! We also got the bubble tea and...it's a hard no from me. It was extremely sweet and to my surprise lacked any actual tea, which was a disappointment since we saw other tables have it and it looked promising! Overall, Wu's is a hit or miss. I will definitely be returning for those fried pork buns and soup dumplings, so it seems like a great restaurant to get your dim sum fix! (Even though on this menu, many dim sum items were unavailable. Be warned!) read more

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I've been to both the Edison and North Brunswick locations now and love them both. NB is just more spacious w more parking. Can't go wrong w either of them! read more

I was surprised this place had a 4.8 on Google reviews, but turns out you get a free drink if you give them 5 stars on there, so that explains it. The food items here were either good or not, so I'll sort it out. Everyone I ate with, although the food wasn't hated, didn't love it enough to want to return. With Edison so close by, there's just better restaurants. Good: - Beef pancakes. Pancakes were flavorful and crispy. - Wine chicken was solid. Good portion size compared to other restaurants. - Pork dumpling soup was good, but the bun is just thicker than I'm used to. Not so good: - Beef noodle soup was terrible. Weak flavor, but the part that made it really bad was the quality of the meat - A few thinly sliced pieces of beef that were chewy and as dry as sandpaper. - The shrimp dumpling, while not horrible, wasn't great either. I'm a huge fan of shrimp dumplings, but the ones here didn't have me wanting more. It wasn't that flavorful, and the texture was more mushy. Service could be improved--They appeared a bit understaffed. We also asked for bowls for the soup, and our waitress never returned with them so we picked them up ourselves on the side. Interior was comfortable and modern with comfy, plush chairs, but some appeared to have light stains. For takeout, I paid for the mango pomelo drink with coconut panna cotta since I didn't feel comfortable leaving 5 stars to get it comped, especially after some dishes that let me down. The drink was actually my favorite part of the meal and the only thing I would come back for if I were passing by. read more

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When my husband suggested trying out a new dumpling spot, I eagerly grabbed my coat and purse, ready to go. Wu's Shanghai Dumpling has two locations: one in Edison and another in North Brunswick. For this review, I'm only focusing on the North Brunswick location. Upon arrival, I was pleasantly surprised to discover the North Brunswick location, especially since it's closer to home. The entrance was marked by charming dumplings hanging from strings, setting the tone for the sleek and modern ambiance. The feng shui of the space was exceptional. After scanning the menu, we made our choices: ~ Pork Xiao Long Bao - The dumplings had a thicker skin than I'm used to, but the filling was exceptional--plenty of filling and flavorful soup. ~ Cold Chicken with Chopped Scallions - A flavorful dish, though there were some sharp shards in the chicken from when it was cut into bite-sized pieces, so eat carefully. It was drenched in a delicious ginger-scallion oil sauce. However, it calls for a bowl of rice, which the restaurant unfortunately doesn't offer. My suggestion would be to add plain rice as a side. ~ Noodles with Wu's Signature Spicy Pork Egg - Delicious! If you've ever wondered what a scotch egg and a jammy egg would taste like, this dish has perfected that combination. ~ Shanghainese Salty Tofu Bowl - This was the standout dish of the meal. It was fantastic! The balance of sweet, salty, and spicy flavors was perfect. It left us craving more. Again, rice would have made this dish even better. The service was good, though there were a few minor hiccups. Some of our dishes could have been cleared away sooner, as they stayed on the table while new dishes were brought out. Additionally, we had an order mix-up that caused a delay. When we asked about our missing noodle dish, the server checked with the kitchen and discovered it hadn't been entered. Thankfully, it was quickly resolved, and the dish arrived shortly after. One thing I did appreciate was how efficiently the staff cleaned the tables as soon as guests left, spraying and wiping them down. The staff was also incredibly friendly and courteous, making us feel welcome throughout the meal. A note for those visiting: some dishes on the menu had an "X" next to them, indicating they weren't available. The server explained this, and I'm curious to see if these dishes are available at the Edison location. That will be for another day and another review! read more

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Good lord this place is amazing. All of these are a must, scallion pancakes, udon noodles, soup buns and I always get an extra container of the minced spicy pork meat. I put it on my eggs in the morning. Complete game changer. read more

Modern well-lit ambiance with clever dumpling decorations lining the windows and light fixtures. The service is efficient. The dumplings have a thick exterior with fresh ingredients. I recommend the juicy pork buns. The noodle dish with chicken, scallions, cucumbers and egg was a hearty main course. The mochi buns were sticky on the outside with a filling that was not too sweet. read more

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I like Wu's Shanghai Dumpling in North Brunswick. Decorated in a modern decor with warm inviting wood, Wu's offers delicious Shanghainese cuisine. We ordered the following: * Cold Chicken w Chopped Scallion -Chicken was served cold but was tender, juicy... perfectly cooked, topped with chopped scallion that was salty, oily which aided the tenderness snd flavor of the chicken. * Noodle w Wu's Signature Spicy Pork, Egg & Cucumber - Thin egg noodles top with spicy ground pork, cucumbers and a whole crusted fried egg, that was crunchy and savory sweet. I would have preferred a thicker noodle but that's my preference. Nonetheless, it was perfect. * Pork Juicy Buns - Although the skins appear thick, it was soft. The soup in these buns are plentiful. The pork filling was just a touch too done but still, delicious. * Shanghainese Salty Tofu Bowl - Yum. If you like silken tofu, get this. Savory, sweet and spicy. A favorite. Service was good but we had to request for empty plates to be cleared to make room as items arrived. Wu's is on my list for good eats! read more

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Was much better than the first time I went here over a year ago, which didn't entice me to come back, actually. But my daughter asked if we could go back, and I'm glad we did. Either I didn't remember the food being so good, or it actually improved! If you are queasy about going to "authentic" places because of questionable cleanliness, then this place is for you. I'm not just talking about decor, but the food, too. Everything tasted fresh, crisp and flavorful. I agree with another poster that the shrimp dumplings were mushy. My son felt the soup dumplings and lion's head were sub par, but they were fine by me. Let's just say that even the weird dishes like the clam tofu soup are friendly for American palates! Apart from that, service was a bit slow and nearly 1/3 of the menu was unavailable. It doesn't bode well for the restaurant's future when people can't order what they want. Anyway, I hope they don't close down because now I do want to come back. read more

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The crispy egg yolk shumai was great. The service was good too. My food came to the table at the right temperature. The restaurant has a nice Shanghai atmosphere and was well decorated. read more

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The minced pork noodle soup was our favorite dish there! And our server was so gracious and always helping. We will definitely be coming back. read more

I've been to the Edison location a few times. This is my first time at the North Brunswick location. This is a very nice location. Bright modern interior, fast & friendly uniformed staff. We had the Snow Crab & Pork Juicy Buns, Pork Juicy Buns, Shanghai Sticky Rice Shumai, Pork Wonton in Spicy P&B Sauce, Noodle w/Shanghai & Scallion Sauce, & Jasmine Green Tea. Everything was excellent, same as the other location. Worth the trip every single time! This will be my new go-to location. Grades: Snow Crab & Pork Juicy Buns: A+ Pork Juicy Buns: A+ Shanghai Sticky Rice Shumai: A- Pork Wonton in Spicy P&B Sauce: A Noodle w/Shanghai & Scallion Sauce: A+ Jasmine Green Tea: A read more

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Great service but below average food. I was in the area when I stumbled upon this soup dumpling spot and decided to give it a try. I walked in during the lunch rush on a Sunday. Ordered 4 dishes: Beef Scallion pancake: beef was dry and lacked flavor. Slumped on the hoisin sauce. Would not recommend Pork wontons in spicy peanut butter sauce: good but could use a bit more peanut butter. Recommend Rice cake with pickled veggies and chicken: smelled and tasted like fish for some odd reason. Would not recommend Pork juicy buns: had an overwhelming pork flavor that made it very difficult to eat. Not sure if it is intentional, or their ground pork is old, but it was very unappetizing. To make matters worse, there was barely any soup and lacked flavor. I recommend going here for soup dumplings if you are in the area: 1581 Rte 27, Edison, NJ 08817 read more

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I was sadly shocked to see such low rating for this establishment. We really had a great experience when we visited for lunch today. Seated quickly, everything was clean, service was prompt and friendly. I love the little attention to details to enhance your experience... gold plating, mini bowls for your soup dumplings.... Food was beautifully presented. And the taste was very nice. LOVED my scallion fried noodles... perfectly al dente and the sauce was really flavorful.. crispy runny egg fell short because, well, the egg wasn't runny... but I love the idea of it. scallion pancakes were deliciously crispy and chewy.. my crab and pork juicy soup buns were perfectly soupy. I don't usually go for sweet drinks unless they are alcoholic, but I highly recommend the passion fruit lemon tea with or without "pop bubble". Oh and let it be noted that even after a really unfortunate accident where someone accidentally drove through the storefront window... they still kept working--didn't skip a beat--and with a smile. Will absolutely return, and probably with my LO, who is definitely a fan! read more

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My family is named Wu and are originally from Shanghai, so this place gave me so much nostalgia! I was surprised to see so many Shanghainese dishes, as they're super hard to find in most places!! We ordered a large assortment of both the dim sum and entree dishes, and they were all really filling and tasty for the price! The interior is also very modern and upscale, and seating was plentiful. read more

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The food is incredibly tasty and is served at the right temperature. However, I can't give a full 5-star rating because almost everything on the menu was not available and they didn't have any soda. Additionally, we had to ask for a spoon with our order, which I believe should have been provided automatically. I would likely return, just to order takeout next time. read more

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So happy to see that this place opened up a location in north Brunswick! Food as always was amazing. This should be the only spot in North Brunswick where you should be getting soup dumplings. I don't have a single complaint about any items. Food came fast and service was quick. Quality of the items were over the top and fresh. The inside was super clean and they had the cutest soup dumpling strings lights. Can't wait to be back! read more

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The soup dumplings are excellent but a bit smaller than competitors. They also lack herbs or scallions inside. The Crispy Soft Egg 脆皮溏心蛋 was different from the menu photo. However flavor was excellent. This restaurant gives nice utensil packets with the order. It includes chopsticks, spoon, fork, toothpick and a tiny napkin. read more

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Decent dumplings that are generously sized. I recommend the crab and pork dumplings as they were very juicy and flavorful. We also ordered the garlic string beans, beef noodle soup, stir fry noodles, and beef scallion pancake wrap. My favorite dishes were the beef scallion pancake wrap and crab pork dumplings. The beef scallion pancake wrap was so flavorful and the beef was cooked just right. Definitely the highlight of the meal, and it came with only 4 pieces, which wasn't enough! The garlic string beans were way overcooked. The beans were very soggy and not bouncy at all. The beef noodle soup was very plain, not much special to it. Same with the pan fried upon noodles. Overall, the food came out really fast which was amazing. We also ordered 2 drinks, the thai tea with boba and coconut Panna cotta and the mango with coconut Panna cotta. Both were not overly sweet but if I had to choose one, it would definitely be the mango one! So refreshing and flavorful for a warm day! Service was ok and quick to bring what was asked. Ordering was all done on your own by scanning the qr code on the table and ordering through the website. The decor was cute as there were w afrw displays with fake dumplings and buns in them. A great place to take a date! read more

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After visiting the Edison Shanghai Dumpling and getting takeout from there a couple times, I finally visited the North Brunswick location. We came shortly after it opened on a Saturday, and throughout our time there, a number of tables were always available, so it is not as busy as the smaller Edison spot. The first thing I noticed was that the interior design was well thought out and very cute with dumpling decorations throughout the restaurant. We were allowed to sit at any table in the front and ordering is done through scanning a QR code on the table and submitting an order on your phone. All the food came out relatively quickly! We ordered the chicken and sweet corn dumplings (fried for an extra $1), vegetable dumplings, scallion pancakes, noodle with Shanghai scallion sauce, and Shanghai pan fried udon. The chicken dumplings were nice and crispy but the spinach juice in the wrappers to create a watercolor effect made the wrapper look artificial in my opinion. The vegetable dumplings were surprisingly very delicious and the filling was particularly tasty. The scallion pancakes were very flaky, but I wish they were thicker. The noodles and udon had nice portion sizes that I actually ended up taking home. Overall, we definitely ordered too much food for two people but we had a good time and the service was great! Definitely stop by if you're in the area! read more

Wu’s Shanghai Dumpling - Chicken Dumplings (6) Shanghai Pan Fried U-Don with Chicken Noodle with Shanghai Scallion Noodle Scallion Pancake Vegetable dumplings - Shanghainese Near Me - N Brunswick, New Jersey

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The food was good overall, but for me the soup dumplings quality at the North Brunswick location isn't as good as the Edison location. The soup dumpling skin was thicker and pricier at this location. I did like there was a good amount of soup inside. The chicken was soft and had a strong wine taste. The noodles tasted good. Thai tea was just ok and wasn't sweet enough for me. The inside was spacious and nicely decorated. To order you had to scan a QR code and order and pay on your phone. I would rather order by talking to someone. read more

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Don't get the hate for this place, I've always had a great meal here. Knowing what to order is key!! The ambiance is nice and a lot of thought put into the interior decor. Extra points for the utensil packaging too. Food comes out quick. There's no service really except for when your food gets brought out but I don't mind that. The one thing you need to try is the jelly fish. Absolutely crunchiest jelly fish I've had before, amazing texture and the sauce is perfection. The Crystal pork slice is a good appetizer as well. The noodle dishes are pretty good as well, the flavor is more on the subtle side and it's a different eating experience when the oil covers the noodles. Don't expect the spiciest flavors that are bursting, it's more delicate. Some of the soups are good as well - wonton soup, fish fillet, sea cucumber millet porridge. I would recommend trying these dishes over the dimsum ones tbh!! read more

Wu’s Shanghai Dumpling - Jelly Fish with Scallion Sauce - Shanghainese Near Me - N Brunswick, New Jersey

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Really wanted to like this place but every dish fell short. - the truffle soup dumpling 1/5, for $15 this tasted off. Maybe it's the gold flecks on top? But had a weird plasticky taste that I just couldn't eat more than one. - the scallion chicken 3/5, this wasn't that bad, but as you can see in the photo, there isn't much meat. - string bean with garlic 2/5, aside from the fried garlic at the top, this dish didn't have much of a garlic taste Lastly, I also got the hot soy bean milk (sweet), not sure how you can mess this up but this place did just that. Tasted off and was very watery. Prob won't be back. Nothing else on the menu really interested us. read more

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My sister and I came here for a quick dinner. Ambience is modern, clean, and over all inviting. Ordering is pretty easy, there is sticker on the side of the table and you can order on your phone. We ordered the crab meat and pork soup dumplings, pork fried dumplings, the custard dumpling, and noodles with veggies. All were pretty good! They had great flavor and came out quick.I appreciate the ginger they gave on the side as well. Little things I wish were different - the custard buns are sweet and the waiter brought them out with our hot dishes. So, by the time we were ready to eat them, they were cold. Also, I wish the waiter and waitress were more attentive. We hardly ever saw them. Overall this place wasn't bad. read more

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Surprisingly good soup dumplings in an area you wouldn't think would offer it. Both the crab and regular xlb were tasty, though the soup comes out pretty clear and mild tasting (maybe that's healthier?). The meat didn't taste stinky, but rather mild like the soup. The beef noodle soup was decent too, though Dumhuang in Edison is still the best in the area for beef noodle soup. I'm enjoying the diversification of north brunswick. Very up and coming area in regards to food. read more

After a recent change in quality at the Edison location of Shanghai Dumpling, I am pleasantly surprised by the soup dumplings at the North Brunswick location. Wu's Shanghai Dumpling in North Brunswick had delicious pork soup dumplings with plenty of delicious soup inside, and the dough on the outside isn't too thick. I did not get the opportunity to try the other menu offerings, but I noticed they had a much bigger menu with a few interesting drink options as well. I will say, this Shanghai Dumpling location is also beautiful inside. It's very spacious and has similar theming to their other location, but with more decorations. The employees here also pretty helpful and are there to provide assistance, despite the mostly contactless ordering process. The food comes out pretty quick here, and the servers provide water to every table. I can't wait to come back and try some more items off the menu! read more

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I must say Wu's Shanghai Dumpling is one of best dumplings places around! I have been a fan of then for many years from since the Edison location. Now they opened a location closer to me in North Brunswick and it's amazing. This new NB location has a wide variety of delicious drinks too! I love the decor and did I mention their dumplings are excellent! I have had the pleasure of dinning in and getting take out and they didn't disappoint me at all. They also have a reward system so be sure to sign up for it because I can guarantee that you will return for more. read more

Wu’s Shanghai Dumpling - Wu's Signature Spicy Pork Noodle Soup - Shanghainese Near Me - N Brunswick, New Jersey

Super bright, clean restaurant with a QR menu as well as paper menu, you order via the QR table that ties to your table (or you can call a server over). Large windows where you can see them make the dumplings. Love the chopsticks- thick and heavier than the normal, and small fork and larger spoon along with a soup dumpling spoon on the table on a metal plate. Iced soymilk (sweet) was delicious - we had two, one to go. The pork juicy buns (soup buns) were ok, lots of soup but flavor wasn't as balanced as Shanghai Asian Manor, but still good. Sticky Rice Shuimai with Egg Yolk was bland and not as good as what we have had in Shanghai. Cold Chicken with Chopped Scallion had, jokingly, $1 of chicken and $2 of scallions... beautiful cold dish, super salty, though, so do a bit of a mix or eat with rice. Noodle with Shanghai scallion sauce was a good taste but too heavy with the oiliness. Overall, enjoyed a few items, will have to try some of the other small dishes and dumplings another time. read more

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Great food and customer services loved the crab and pork juicy buns and chive stuffed pies. read more

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Love it here--large selection of tasty dishes and bubble tea! I recommend trying something new whenever you come. Favorite items: - spicy kimchi pork dumplings (pan fried) - pork wonton in spicy p&b sauce - signature spicy pork noodle soup - scallion pancakes - cold noodle with wu's signature peanut butter sauce - tiger milk bubble tea read more

Super clean and modern interior space, service is a bit odd since you order everything online, and not sure why they are still masking here. Really not impressed with the food. My family is all from shanghai, i've lived in shanghai for about a year in 2015. This really isn't authentic. Soup dumplings tasted fine but were overly steamed so the wrappers were soggy and melting. Shanghai Pork Fried Buns - it should be a really thin skin here and there should be soup inside. This had neither. Also sesame seeds should be on the top, not bottom because they get burned. Deep fried dough stick - was really dense, way lacking Scallion pancake -fine but super greasy. The sauce was weird. Tasted like just some dark soy, normally it has a little sweet element as well Turnip cake - this is supposed to be much thicker with strands of turnips, this was mostly flour cake Shanghai Pan Fried Udon Noodles - tasted more like Pad Thai than anything else, never seen carrots in this dish anywhere else. Really not accurate. I also think its quite pricey for what you get. Won't be back read more

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Food was good, noodles are my favorite. Loved the service and environment here worth trying out! read more

Wu’s Shanghai Dumpling - Shanghainese Near Me - N Brunswick, New Jersey

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We finally tried this place. The restaurant is clean and very modern. We've been hearing great things. They have a kiosk for you to order your food. The restaurant was busy and there were several take out orders waiting to be picked up. This is always a good sign. We ordered the Panda Bun, beef scallion pancakes, beef dumplings in peanut butter sauce, steamed vegetable dumplings, and scallion pancakes. Service was quick. Food had great flavor. The only complaint was that the scallion pancakes were a bit greasy. They also have a variety of bubble teas. Will definitely come back to try other food items. read more

Wu’s Shanghai Dumpling - Shanghainese Near Me - N Brunswick, New Jersey