Shanghai You Garden checks all the boxes for a five-star experience:…read more - Plenty of seating - Variety of dishes for any preference/diet - Great service - Affordable - Clean - and GOOD...like EXCEPTIONALLY good Our large multi generational family stuffed our selves silly with fried rice, Sichuan green beans, dumplings, sautéed snow peas, noodles, and still had tons of leftovers. With our orders, we were gifted complimentary peking duck buns and soup dumplings and they were absolutely exceptional. Not needed, but also truly a testament to restaurant's dedication to customer service. It is no reason this restaurant is a Yelp favorite! Cash only, but this place is definitely worth a trip to an ATM.

Peanut sauce and chili wontons tasted very flat, I was not a fan. The texture of the wonton wrapper…read moreis... limp and strangely cotton like. Neither the peanut nor chili flavor came out. Pan fried pork buns with crab meat - the originals are better. These were rather doughy, and the crab meat flavor isn't very pronounced. Best item is still the free 6 soup dumplings when you dine in! So flavorful.

The shengjian bao are so juicy and yummy; they burst in your mouth. The broth inside is so good…read more It's a stall in the New World Mall food court. We went Sunday afternoon, and this stall had a decent line, but once we ordered we didn't have to wait too long. The food court itself was pretty crowded, and it took a couple minutes of walking around to find a table for our group of 5

Liu Liu Sheng Jian is probably one of the most popular stalls at New World Mall Food Court, known…read morefor their pan-fried pork buns, or "sheng jian bao." It's like a soup dumpling's fluffy bun cousin, with each one filled with a juicy pork and savory broth. 6 PC. SHENG JIAN BAO - 9.99 These were made to order, freshly pan-fried alongside at least 50 other buns. They're pretty small, maybe two to three bites each, but they come out piping hot, which is when they're best eaten. The skin was thin but held up well to the filling and broth without any spillage issues. The pork filling was so juicy, and the broth was sweet and rich with pork flavor. My only complaint was that the top part of the bun was a bit stale rather than fluffy. Besides that, these were incredibly delicious. If we weren't on a food crawl, I definitely could have eaten a whole plate of these on my own, if not more. This spot was easily one of my favorite stalls of the entire crawl, and I can definitely see why people love it so much. 8/16/2026 Flushing Food Crawl #7 of 11

Cantonese cuisine has seen a noticeable drop in the Flushing scene as of late, with Shanghainese…read morefare following suit. Lao Ke Le is one of the only dedicated Shanghainese restaurants left in the area and they've done an outstanding job at making Shanghainese fare more relevant than ever. The name is super Shanghainese, "老克勒" is a local slang to describe a sophisticated old school gentleman. There are some controversies that debate the origin of the word and even one that promotes the idea that it's a western loanword for "old clerk." No matter how one slices it, it is an exclusively Shanghainese term. Located in the New World Mall, it has been a near annual destination for me whenever I visit Flushing. I appreciate the spacious booths, nod to old Shanghai with the decor and museum rickshaw piece, and the bustling staff who sometimes will loudly bicker in front of patrons. It's not a perfect place by any means, with high prices and occasionally subpar service, but the food execution has been good enough to trump it every time. It is a group friendly spot, a date friendly spot, and casual enough to enjoy quality fare without the pretension. (#1) The black truffle and pork soup dumplings (黑松露小笼包 - $16) as well as the crab soup dumplings (蟹粉小笼包 - $13) are divine. The soup to light skin ratio is on point, though I do wish there were more than 6 pieces per order. The Shanghainese style huntuns (aka wontons) (上海小馄饨 - $10) are very good. While their pan fried dumplings (老克勒锅贴 - $12) are fat pot stickers, but it's also one of the juiciest dumplings I've ever had. Almost every time I've sank my teeth in them, a shot of broth squirts out into the ether. (#1) I am also enamored with the fried gluten (四喜烤麸-$12), which has a tinge of sweetness and flavorful with every bite. I'm also a sucker for the soy peas with pickled cabbage and shredded bean curd (雪菜毛豆豆干 - $10), which is basically every vegetarian's dream at slightly colder than room temperature. Their pork rice dumpling is basically a meat stuffed tangyuan (鲜肉汤圆 - $12), and is a nice savory take on a dish that I would normally associate as dessert. Their Shanghai style hong shao red braised pork (招牌红烧肉 - $27) is diabolical with how well marinated it is. While I love it with rice, it is texturally complex on its own and is obviously one of their signature dishes for a reason. The sauteed crystal shrimp (水晶虾仁 - $26) is not a must-order, but a good-order and wonderfully presented with a good amount of shrimp. I can never escape a quality Shanghainese meal without enjoying a scallion oil noodle (葱油拌面 - $10) or even the Shanghainese pan fried udon (上海粗炒面-$15), both of which are excellent here. The ultimate dish for me has been their crab roe meat noodles (蟹粉拌面 - $23) which is one of the most indulgent dishes I've had. The crabbiness is on another level and the textures are so rich that the flavor profile is through the roof. It is with sincere hope that they continue to keep their high standards while remaining a quality establishment. At the rate most NY spots keep dropping, I hope they demand for Shanghainese far remains to keep the Lao Ke Le dream alive. ___________ (#1) Embarrassment? Yes. Delicious? Also yes. (#2) Ironic, given Shanghainese stereotypes.

My friend and I were at New World Mall and randomly came across this Shanghainese spot, so we…read moredecided to give it a try. Soup dumplings (pork & crab) - not bad, but I've had better. The filling was decent, but the vinegar on the side was too mild. I'm used to a darker, more robust vinegar with XLB, so this didn't quite hit. Braised pork - very tender and flavorful, served with quail eggs. This was one of the stronger dishes. Yangzhou fried rice - not too oily which I liked, but served with only 5 an small shrimps... Sweet & sour shredded potato (cold dish) - slightly spicy, I really enjoyed this one. It was part of a promo where you can get it for $1 when you spend $30 on entrees, so definitely worth adding. Overall, I enjoyed the meal. Not everything stood out, but it's solid enough that I'd recommend it, and I'd come back to try more of the menu.

If you're craving for soup dumplings and don't want to trek all the way to Chinatown, then this…read moreplace will satisfy your craving! Highly recommend, but expect a little wait.

No complaints. This has been a stable spot in Flushing. My long term girlfriend, who is a…read morepharmacist, and I just moved here from Long Island City and we've been enjoying our meals here.

This spot is a regular diamond in the rough. The quality of food and service is amazing. I love how…read moreauthentic the food is as well as how incredibly intentionally the design of the interior envelops you in atmosphere. Service is above and beyond. Our server Pang Pang is so accommodating and kind. This place is a must try!!

Solid midscale Chinese food. Not the worst, not the best, but good value and authentic over all…read more The beggar's chicken was pretty good but the other dishes we got weren't too memorable. Service was attentive and the interior has nice decor. There's a few nicer options in Flushing and I think this is along that corridor of nicer places alongside Nanxiang, Jiangnan, and that sushi place.

This was one of the best meals I may have every had! Everything was AMAZING! Went to Jiang Nan…read moreduring a quick work trip & was stopped in for dinner thanks to a recommendation! Really glad we listened! My favorite thing by far was the Honey Walnut Prawns, they were massive but sooooo good!!! Also the pork belly & dumplings are fantastic! Service was fast & efficient with the tablets. It's right in the middle of everything too. There's so much around I wish we had more time to explore. The restaurant was cozy and packed in much like everything else around NYC. Will definitely be back!

The interior was beautifully decorated, and my family found it easy to hear one another despite it…read morebeing very busy and crowded. The service was amazing, very attentive, and everything was clean. The food was pretty good, but there were some dishes I liked more than others. Ordering the boiled chicken slices as an app was the wrong move. It tasted okay, as good as it sounds, but I don't think it was the best app option. The pork belly in mashed garlic was good, but I wish the cucumbers had been more chilled and fresh. I liked Uluh's version of this dish more. Next time I would try the boiled chicken in chili sauce or the crispy fish. The flavor and texture of the braised pork belly were amazing. The pork was tender and fatty. The prawns were fantastic and very garlicky, just how we like it! The rice was pretty good and actually had a decent amount of seafood, but I found the shrimp to be the same quality you would get from a takeout Chinese restaurant. The rice was also on the more steamed side, less on the dry side. All in all, I thought the food was decent, but the service was amazing and the vibes were also a plus.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Noodles were decent and the fried items were done well. Chicken dish had a fairly sweet sauce.read more

Ordered for pick up. Just in case the restaurant is in the back or the mall context first floor…read more Dumplings were amazing. The rice was a hearty portion that I had enough for left overs. Service was quick and kind. Ambiance from what I saw is casual and the decor is nice. If in the area I would want to sit in and try other times of dim sum.

Perfect when you're craving some seafood over a bed of rice. The portions were generous and the…read morecrab roe and shrimp over rice is such a comfort dish! Don't miss out on the egg and eel (deceptively simple yet tasty) and the stir fry noodle with eel!

Their signature crab roe is worth the hype! You definitely get your money's worth with the amount…read moreof crab roe and crab meat they give you. This place is the first stall on your left when you walk into New York Food Court and you can order from the kiosk. I only tried their Crab Roe with Noodle, which comes with some sides to mix in and half a hard-boiled egg, but would want to try their Crab Roe Soup Dumplings and other appetizers next time I come back.

Had a nice and filling lunch here! We came as a party of two without a reservation and were seated…read moreimmediately. The people working here were very nice. There's also a great promotion where you spend at least $10 and get free soup dumplings (comes with six pieces). There's two bathrooms which are clean and large. There's also a good amount of seating as well. We ordered: - Turnip Cake (5/5) - Shrimp Rice Roll (5/5) - Seafood, Chicken, Pork Rice Cakes (4/5) - Beef Pancake (3/5) The soup dumplings were not bad but not the best I've had. The total came to $43 including tip which wasn't bad at all considering how much food we got.

A local favorite for when you want Peking Duck, soup dumplings, noodles and pork belly. I literally…read morejust told you everything I ordered this visit. And more: cold dish - garlic cucumbers to start. Classic soup dumplings (pork filling). I usually do not order the crab meat or other varieties as those seem gimmicky. The restaurant gives you a free order of pork dumplings with dine-in purchase of $20+. This visit I did try a new noodle dish - egg noodles with crab roe. It was interesting indeed. While I've had better crab roe toppings (this one was a bit greasy//oily for me) I can see why they added it to the menu. It's been a trend. The Peking Duck and crispy skin pork are still my go to dishes when coming here. It's just not easy to make at home so I'm happy to buy it. Totally classic dishes. We also ordered the beef pancakes which is also a great sharing plate. This spot is a keeper. (I usually come by to grab take out as they have the fast casual rice plates and bbq meats right at the entrance).

The serving sizes were a bit small for a few items. Really enjoyed the ma lan tou tofu salad,…read moreoffering a wild flower plant I hadn't tried before. The wontons were large and amply filled.

We came here for lunch today, and unfortunately, it was a disappointing experience overall…read more I had heard about this Shanghai-style restaurant for quite some time and was really looking forward to finally trying it. Sadly, the food did not live up to my expectations. On a positive note, the service was good. There was only one server, a young woman working this afternoon, and she was courteous and pleasant throughout our meal. For drinks, Hubby ordered Aunt Xu's Blood Glutinous Rice Milk Tea, while I had Aunt Xu's Blood Glutinous Rice with Fresh Milk. Both were refreshing and delicious, and these were probably the highlights of our meal. I ordered the Stir-Fried Tomato and Scrambled Eggs Mixed Noodles. It was decent, but nothing particularly special or memorable. The biggest disappointment was the Double Mushroom and Vegetable Heart Gluten Pot. There were barely a few pieces of gluten (面筋) in the entire dish. For a dish that features gluten as its main ingredient, the portion was incredibly disappointing. The taste was just okay--nothing particularly memorable. Gluten pot is one of my favorite Shanghai dishes, so I was especially excited to try it here. Unfortunately, the dish was far from what I had hoped for and made the experience even more underwhelming. Hubby ordered the Crispy Bottom Pot Stickers, which he described as just okay--nothing memorable and certainly not something that would make him want to order them again. We really wanted to love this place, but unfortunately, the food simply did not impress us. Aside from the refreshing drinks and good service, there wasn't much that stood out.