Liu's Shanghai

Went to try out some new foods. The lions head meatball was ok, felt like needed more seasoning. The Peking pork and braised chicken dish were delicious. The scallop soup dumplings were amazing, filled with juice. The waitress were always checking in on us and giving our tables refill of water too

Delicious and authentic Shanghainese food! Quick service and great options! The soup dumplings are amazing and tasty! Definitely coming back for more. Be prepared for a small wait-time during dinner hours!

RATING - 3.5/5 - Cozy spot that can get busy with neighborhood folks. They're mainly walk in, unless you have a party of 7+, then you get their bigger round table in the back. We were a party of 6 on Father's Day weekend and waited ~ 10 min for a table. What we got: - Pork Soup Dumplings: 7/10 - the skin was a bit thicker than l'd like, but the taste was there. I loved that we all got individual vinegar ginger dips - Crab + Pork Soup Dumplings: 9/10 - better than the Pork! The skin wasn't as thick for our batch - Scallop Soup Dumplings: 7/10 - not a huge fan of the flavor, but l like that they don't skimp on the scallop! - Shanghai Lo Mein & Shanghai Style Rice Cake: 7/10 - they could've had more wok fry, but good flavor - Fried Wonton in Peanut + Hot Sauce: 8/10 - 1 really enjoyed this dish! It's not very spicy + topped with a crushed peanut/sugar flavor - so good! - Braised Pork Belly: 8/10 - pretty heavy, unless you eat it with the bao buns. Very flavorful, and may go good with a bowl of rice as well! - Scallion Pancake & String Beans: 9/10 - standard + yummy! Overall, it was a good place for a meal, but I personally had better soup dumplings elsewhere. Otherwise, everything else is alright!

Tasty neighborhood spot serving up delicious food . Great service and really good food can be found here. Expect it to be busy at dinner time ,they're a small spot. Well worth the wait, so reamain calm be patient.

DECEPTIVE & DISHONEST BUSINESS (my experience) I included an honest review of my food order below. If you choose to order food at this restaurant then I hope you do not have the same experience. The food was poorly flavored. The Soup dumplings were overly sweet and lacked the flavors normally associated with quality Asian soup dumplings. I also ordered chicken and Broccoli and pork fried rice. Here was my experience: There was Certain low quality food preparation. The pork fried lacked visible culinary effort and was greasy. A quality cook would use high flame in the Wok (an obvious thing) to obtain a nice quick smoky char to the fried rice. This pork fried rice was undercooked and greasy. The chicken: They included a very small amount of finely chopped chicken meat with nearly half the portion being finely sliced chicken slimy SKIN. I was in disbelief and thought the sliced chicken skin was a random piece of fat, but I soon noticed a LARGE AMOUNT of uniformly sliced chicken skin added to the dish along with a small amount of actual chicken meat. This seemed to me as a deceptive choice made by the business to cut their costs. I would not recommend this business, and my phone experience with the business owner was negative, as she was terribly rude to me. I give this place a two thumbs down.

Finally made it to this place! I love when they soup dumpling with cabbage on the bottom. I ate them both(two slices). Scallops and pork filling is very savory and yummy. Love the jellyfish salad! (i forgot a pic)

The restaurant is located in the Bensonhurst section of Brooklyn. They prepare Chinese cuisine. I ordered the hot and sour soup which was not thick. The steamed crab and pork dumplings were too soft, watery and lacked much filling. The shanghai spring rolls were too oily. The chicken, shrimp and pork in lobster sauce with a choice of noodle lacked lobster sauce. The chicken and black bean sauce had little sauce. The tofu family style was bland. The food was expensive and lacked flavor.

It's a local neighborhood restaurant for a quick lunch. Good price. Friendly owner. Checkout the lunch special.

Tried this place for the first time and was impressed by the soup dumplings. Service was quick and efficient. The place wasn't too big with about 10 tables, but full of customers. Ordered the crab meat and pork soup dumplings + pork soup dumplings. The skin was made well where it didn't break and it was full of soup. The broth had a lot of flavor too and they didn't skip out on meat. Really hit the spot when I wasn't feeling well. The little bit of everything lai fun was pretty solid, too. Also my first time trying their fried wontons in peanut & hot sauce and I love it!! I haven't seen this anywhere else before. The wontons were so crispy and had a bit of peanut, chili, and soy sauce flavor. Not spicy and really tasty Overall the good food and portions with decent pricing. Would come back again

Not much to look at from the outside. The inside is a bit better but with still a-hole-in-the- wall, type of appeal. Not much else interesting in this area. It's quite a walk from the main restaurant drag of 86th st. Of course you come here to try out their soup dumplings! Tried the crab and pork version. A tasty and good amount of soup fill these pockets of deliciousness. They are a nice size. Skin is thin with the right amount of firmness. These are pretty good. Also tried one of their casserole dishes which are huge! It's served in a giant round ceramic casserole pot. Comes to the table piping hot. It's big enough to feed several people. It's very healthy and light, since all the ingredients are cooked in a plain light broth. We got a bit of everything version which a lot of different ingredients, vermicelli, cabbage, mushroom, chicken, pork, crab stick, baby shrimps, and bamboo shoots. Service is friendly, quick, and efficient. Upon arrival, you get a ceramic pot of tea to share amongst you and your companions. Lots of customers in here. Restaurant was filled.

My cousins and I stopped by for dinner around 7:30pm. We were told there would be about a 15 minute wait for a table of 3. Inside the restaurant, there were only 7 tables, 6 of them were for groups of 4 and one was a large round table in the back. There were some seats to wait outside, or you can stand in the street to wait. Due to the size of the restaurant, they only allow reservations for 7 people and up. As you wait for you food, they bring out hot tea for the table. You can order other drinks like boxed tea/juices, soy milk, or soda for an additional charge if you desire. We ordered for our group of 3: - 1 pint size (small bowl) of hot and sour soup ($2.95) - jellyfish ($9.95) - fried wontons in peanut & hot sauce ($10.95) - eggplant with garlic sauce ($12.95) - crab and pork soup dumplings ($10.95) - 1 bowl of rice ($2) The hot and sour soup was very flavorful. It was definitely sour and boiling hot, but not spicy as you would think. It was very on par with what you would think as hot and sour soup. The jellyfish was interesting. I was used to seeing jellyfish that was more yellow and a bit softer. This jellyfish as best as I can describe it, was a bit, crunchy. Not in a bad way, but just different than what I am used to and lacked flavor. My cousins seemed to enjoy it though so it is definitely due to taste preference. The fried wontons were DELICIOUS! If anything, get this for sure! It was so yummy, the wontons had pork in it and it was juice on the inside, but crispy on the outside. The peanut sauce had a sugar coating on it that made it very unique. The hot sauce wasn't very hot, it was more so like a chili sweet sauce. The plate consisted about 8 wontons approximately. The eggplant with garlic sauce reminded me of my childhood. The flavors were on point and the wood ear was a pleasant surprise. You definitely need a bowl of rice to eat it with because it was sauce and a little salty without it. As for the crab and pork dumplings, it was good. The xiao long bao order had 8 large soup dumplings. They give you a pair of tongs to grab them. You can taste the pork and the crab meat and it was very juicy. The skin of the dumpling was thin, but not so much that it broke apart when picking it up. FYI, the bowl of rice was fairly large that you can definitely share without another person. Great little hole in the wall dumpling place that accepts card without a service charge, though cash is always preferred. The service was friendly and quick. There is a good amount of street parking that didn't seem too hard to find for us, though we had a lot of parking luck that day. Overall, come check them out if you're in the neighborhood! Delicious food with very affordable prices!

Finally, I have tried out Liu's. Just finished having dinner with my family. Everything was phenomenal, the soup dumplings are to die for. The peanut wontons are amazingly sweet and spicy. The crab hot and sour soup was probably the best hot and sour I've ever had. The noodles with a bit of everything were equally as good. The service was great, you can tell it's family run and they really are committed to their restaurant. Prices are great. I am not sure how anyone could possibly have anything bad to say about this place. We will be back again. Thanks!!

They have a great selection of food here with the soup dumplings being a must get item. However, it's not my favorite soup dumpling since the skin is a bit too soft and not chewy enough for my taste. I think shrimp and pork is still my favorite soup dumpling filling. The menu is nicely organized with photos and many options to pick from. The food is pretty simple and tasty but nothing to be blown away by. If you're looking for a good authentic Chinese meal with many option this is the place to go! I was not a fan of the salt and pepper squid - the batter was not crispy at all and tasted more like a spongy batter. (Like what you'd expect for a nian gao batter). This parking situation around the area is a bit difficult - we had to circle around the neighborhood for 10 minutes to finally find a spot on a weekend.

Liu's Shanghai was a regular spot that my boyfriend and I would go to (dine in and take out). I really enjoy their soup dumplings - we usually get the scallop one. It's really flavorful and delicious. We also usually get their shanghai fried noodles, again really flavorful and good. Can always count on Liu's to be a solid meal! Definitely recommend.

It's affordable and packs flavor. My favorite is the scallop and pork soup dumplings. I can eat two orders of that. Service is great as well, friendly. There are a few tables to eat in so definitely go during none peak hours.

Great local spot for Shanghai food with fast service and attentive staff. The noodle soups were good and had a decent selection to choose from. The soup dumplings could have been better but it definitely satisfied the craving. The crabmeat and tofu was nice and hearty and paired well with the fried rice. The place is a little smaller than other spots but it's still a good casual spot to go for a decent and quick meal.

Once I heard that Liu's Shanghai is almost a Brooklyn institution, I had to check it out for all of its worth. The restaurant inside is very nondescript. Roughly a 10 minute walk from the D train on 20th Avenue, it only has about 20 tables but certainly feels smaller as large parties come here to partake in lunch. Thankfully, this is where I save this review from falling into the pratfalls other Chinese restaurants I have been to here in the city fall into. I was immediately greeted by the owner who was a really great guy, dad body and all. He immediately gave me a table, tea, and menu, offering his genuine suggestions of what to order. Pork soup dumplings and a stir fried noodle dish with a little bit of everything is what I got. The food came out in I kid you not, three minutes. All of it was hot, fresh, delicious, and generous. I honestly could not finish all the soup dumplings as they came in eight and are of nice size! When I asked his staff for a fork to help finish the rest of my meal, this is where I felt the good vibe would end. Instead, I got one with no judgement and rather a compliment that I was able to finish my dish with not one morsel of meat or scrape of noodle on my plate. My leftover soup dumplings were packaged up nearly so I can have them for later. They also take credit cards which I really appreciate. As this is more than likely my last review for 2023, I can say that at least it ended on a positive note here at Liu's.

Food was good. Had noodles and fried wonton dish. There were a lot of options like rice dishes, soups, soup dumplings etc. Both was a bit greasy but flavorful. We came at night for dinner and wasn't too busy. Service was quick and the ambiance was laid back.

Delicious food as always. My family and I love coming to this family run business. It is small inside but everyone is so nice. We loveeeee the soup dumplings - they are the best we have ever had. don't skip on the hot and sour soup. The braised ribs with bak choy dish is delicious. Honestly you can't go wrong with any of the food here and by now we have tried so many dishes.

The soup dumplings at Liu's Shanghai are excellent. Hands down the best I've had in Brooklyn, and probably even in NYC, especially now that my other fave (Shanghai Asian Cuisine in Chinatown) is closed. We always get the crab meat and pork soup dumplings--the broth is really concentrated and delicious. On my most recent visit, I also tried the scallop and pork soup dumplings, which were also really tasty, with the added bonus of having whole pieces of scallop in each dumpling! If you want other dishes to supplement your soup dumplings with (not totally sure that's necessary but you do you), you can't go wrong with the chicken or Shanghai-style (pork) rice cakes or crispy chow mein. The jellyfish and the hot and sour soup (I'd stick with the original, you can barely taste the crab in the crab meat option) are solid choices. The fried wontons in peanut and hot sauce were an interesting item I hadn't seen on Chinese menus before, but they were surprisingly quite tasty, though I could've done without the sugar on top. It's a casual spot, and the service is also very friendly. One note: it's a pretty small restaurant and can get packed. There's only one big table, so if you have a party size larger than four people, I'd recommend calling ahead and making a reservation.

I think this is one of the best Shanghai places I've been to in NYC. I have to admit the service was exceptional. We came on a cold Saturday afternoon for lunch and our friends were running late so we didn't want to take up a table so we sat outside on some stools. The owner came out and insisted that we sit inside at a table and wait which was nice of him! Friends ended up taking additional 15-20 minutes so we felt bad and ordered some appetizers, but the owner said we didn't have to. Everything we ordered was very good! For the four of us we got: - hot and sour soup - spring rolls - pork soup dumplings - pork and scallop soup dumplings - Shanghai fried rice - Peking style pork chops The soup dumplings were well filled and the pork and scallop had a full piece of scallop which was great. They definitely didn't skimp on the filling. The fried rice was perfectly seasoned and the Peking style pork chops were delicious with a good amount of veggies and a sauce that wasn't super sweet. I would 100% come back here again based on the service alone. Street parking is also relatively easy in the area. They started getting busy towards the middle/end of our meal around 1:30-2 but the wait wasn't terrible (people were quoted about 5-10 minutes).

I've been here a few times and there's a good variety on the menu. I generally like to get their wine chicken, some kind of noodle soup with preserved vegetables, and the soup dumplings. Their wine chicken is possibly the best wine chicken ever. It's always meaty and flavorful. I've never consistently had both when getting wine chicken elsewhere. The food is good and service is also good. The bathroom is tiny and the place itself is small but it fits a lot of people and is somewhat cozy. They do have a questionable rating outside but maybe that's why this place is so good ‍

Super homey spot serving up authentic Shanghainese eats! Liu's Shanghai has been around for years, and it's easy to see why. There's only about 7 tables inside, so expect a bit of a wait for a table especially during lunch rushes. Service is super fast & friendly though, and food arrives quickly. Takeout seems to be a popular option as well. Between my parents & I, we split 2 orders of the pork soup dumplings, the shanghai pan fried udon/noodles, rice cakes, wine chicken, and a hot & sour soup. It's really quite rare to find a spot that has more than 6 dumplings to a steamer anymore, but Liu's has a generous 8! Dumplings were tasty and had a decent amount of soup. The pan fried udon was yum - flavors were well balanced and not too salty. Hot & sour soup here is also pretty tasty. Wine chicken was not our favorite though. Highly recommend asking for a side of their hot sauce - it's super fragrant and delicious. Cash & card are both accepted. Will most definitely be back!

My favorite Shanghainese place in Brooklyn! Amazing food and service. There is only a handful of tables so expect a bit of wait during dinner time especially for large parties. My go to orders always include pork soup dumplings (what they're known for), vegetarian mock duck and fried wontons (be aware that this contains crushed peanuts on top and sits in a peanut sauce). The soup dumplings are hand made and I really love the dumpling skin, it's a little thicker than other places, but I prefer that chewy texture. The vegetarian mock duck is a tofu skin wrapped with mushrooms and my tip is to ask for chili oil to go with it. Also tried several of their noodle dishes such as the three delight chow fun, preserved vegetable and pork rice cake and Shanghai rice cake. All good options to try if you've never had it before. My most recent visit, I tried smoked duck which tasted great but the skin was on the saltier side for my liking. It pairs perfectly if you combine it with a rice or noodle dish.

First time back since the pandemic! And Liu's great service and food are exactly how I remember they were a few years back. This little spot is still as busy as always. Soup dumplings and stir fried rice cakes are a must.

Andddddd they're finally on Uber Eats! So happy to see one of my favorite spots is now delivering to those of us that are just a little too far away. I honestly don't mind paying a little extra for the convenience, and the food is always spot on. One of my all time favorites. It doesn't get better than Liu's.

I always order their scallop and pork soup dumplings whenever I visit. The fish head soup is another one of my favorites, but you will need to come with at least 4-6 guests to finish the soup. The food is made fresh to order and service is quick. A few other dishes I recommend are the wonton in peanut sauce, salt and pepper prawns, and stir fried rice cake.

Flavors are good. Dine in is really homey. Feels like I've been going here for decades when I sat in to eat. Associates are attentive and are always available. I highly recommend the HK style hot and sour soup. +1 would come back.

Stopped in late night to grab a bite before closing. I was visiting boyfriend I was so hungry for some xia long bao! What a wonderful little gem in that neighborhood! This spot was fantastic, and I'm scared to even leave that it was so wonderful, because I don't want people ruining it for me! We called in advance to see if they had any space and They were really friendly. When we got there, we only made it a few minutes before getting seated. It's a corner building with a bunch of tables, and for such a small space it didn't feel overcrowded. They were even busy that late at night, and that's always a good sign in my book that the food is gonna be great. We ordered some chrysanthemum tea, Shanghai noodles, xia long bao, and sesame chicken. Everything was so good, my belly was so full, and I will most definitely be going back when I'm in the neighborhood again. It really hit the spot without having to go to Chinatown!

Nowadays, I crave Liu's Shanghai from time to time but not specifically for their soup dumplings -- I've really taken a liking to their vegetarian mock duck dish and fish finger with dried seaweed. For the mock duck, they have two versions: hot and cold. The cold option doesn't come with bok Choy and is cheaper. But I've recently learned that you can get it hot without bok Choy too! Even though I'm not craving soup dumpling whenever I come, it's still a must! Also, ordering it for takeout is never as good as eating it fresh from the wooden steamers. My family has tried buying the frozen soup dumplings to steam at home from here, but it's really not the same, so I don't recommend getting them to go at all! Sadly, there's usually a wait time whenever I go, but they make the queuing process fairly easy with a sign up sheet taped by their entrance. However, if you have a party of 7 or more, you can call ahead to reserve their big table. The cherry on top is the free tong sui they serve you at the end of the meal. You have two options, but I usually go for the white one. The consistency is very liquidy but still good!

The food is awesome, true authentic Shanghai food. The scallop soup but is also very unique.

A yummy local business! The staff here are friendly and attentive. The wait on a Sunday evening wasn't that bad for my large party (~15 minutes). The scallop was so big and juicy in the soup dumpling. I'm not sure if it was me or the soup dumplings but they were really easy to break so most of the soup came out before I even got to taste it- have your spoon ready! The peanut butter fried dumplings tasted bready and refried (in a good way) plus the sauce made it special. I never saw this option at other Shanghai places.

Everything was made fresh was delicious and came out fast . There was no wait to be sat . The place was about 70% full . It's a typical casual Asian place and the pricing is super fair . Would definitely recommend .

Finally got to try this place and I loved it! Ordered 3 dishes and it was plenty of food for 2. Scallop and Pork Soup Dumplings ($10.95): Really good! Very soupy and the scallop was a nice addition, something different as not many places have this item. Fried Wontons with Peanut Sauce and Hot Sauce ($9.95): Very interesting dish. The wontons had something white sprinkled on top resembling what we thought was parmesan cheese but to our surprise, it was sugar! I couldn't taste the wonton at all with all the sauces on it, but it was still crunchy. The peanut sauce was creamy and I didn't think it was spicy. All the sauces along with the sugar was quite unique. Shanghai Style Pork Lo Mein ($10.95): Loved the texture of the noodles! It was thick, chewy and bouncy. Very good dish.However, the noodles at the bottom were a bit too salty from the sauce. Service was good and food came out fairly quick. Would come back!

Loved the soupy soup dumplings, especially the scallop ones which had decent sized pieces of scallops. Skin is not the thinnest I've ever had, for the flavor is good. Skip the lions head meatballs - way too soft for my liking so it's just mush in my mouth and no texture. Not really flavorful as the sauce is more on the sweeter end.

This has become my go to soup dumpling spot since I've moved to brooklyn! I usually come here with my husband and we usually get 2 paddies of their pork soup dumplings and I've recently discovered their fried wontons with peanut sauce and...OMG it has upped their game! It's sweet and savory and just so delicious! the perfect combination for me! The staff is very attentive and very friendly! i love coming here for a soup dumpling fix!

Best Shanghai food around and super friendly service. We've tried a bunch of different things and it's been solid every time. Would especially recommend the scallop and pork soup dumplings. Baby friendly too!

Liu's Shanghai is a family owned business nestled with a warm and inviting atmosphere. It's a cozy and welcoming restaurant that serves many Shanghai cuisine dishes. We enjoyed Crab and Pork Dumplings, Fried Wontons, Scallop and Pork Dumplings, Salt & Pepper Squid, and Beef & Broccoli. Everything was delicious but the best part were the soup dumplings. The service was great and I recommend you check this restaurant out. Just be aware there may be a wait!

Liu's Shanghai is the only shanghai restaurant around the Brooklyn Bensonhurst area, and considering there is a limited amount of shanghainese food around here, it is pretty good. They have been a family business in the area for a very long time, and it definitely hits the spots and satisfies the craving. Their xiao long bao (combo pork/crab meat) really hits the spot, and is a must order when you go. The texture and consistency of the wrapper is thin enough, and all the dumplings are filled with soup. The dough is not too doughy. We always get at least 1 order to start. We also get their scallion pancakes, which are thin and lightly crisp with a sauce on the side. We also tried their Lion's Head, which is a large (for share) soup base with meat balls, cabbage, and vermicelli noodles, in a peppery/savoy soup base. We really loved the flavor of this dish, and had to bring the rest home. If you're around the neighborhood, please give this place a try.

Wow, everything we ordered was delicious and the staff/service was friendly and impeccable! Below are our analysis of what we ordered: Hot and sour soup - very rich and thick, filled with flavor and ingredients! Helps warm you up real good! Tomato, egg and beef - my favorite by far; so silly, saucy and filled with flavors! A huge portion for lunch and only for 9 bucks?!?! Definitely worth it and will come back for more very soon! Double cooked pork - fatty and saucy, just the way you want it to be. A great balance between veggies and pork, paired perfectly with rice. Definitely try this! Xiaolong bao - Shanghai dumplings are delicious and filled with soup in every single piece. Very comforting and you can definitely throw down a few if not the whole plate! Spicy and sweet wonton - very interesting combo of sweetness and spiciness with a hint of peanut sauce to tie it all up neatly. A nice twist to your typical spicy wonton! This was an overall delicious meal and the service was definitely A+. Highly recommend trying this place for its by far one of the best Shanghai restaurants in Brooklyn!

A very solid soup dumpling spot in the Brooklyn Bath beach area. There aren't many authentic soup dumpling spots in the Brooklyn area that specializes in Shanghai food so it's really nice to have a thriving business like this. The food was very delicious and I really like the black vinegar with slices of ginger they provided cause the ginger really does make a difference. The scallion pancake we shared was very crispy and aromatic as well. I'd say the overall experience was great for a neighborhood casual joint. Service was cordial and efficient, typical of most chinese restaurants that serve you.

I was already salivating when I read the reviews. I usually go to eat around 86th St. and Bay Parkway but was looking for a good soup dumplings place. I came across Liu's and read so many wonderful reviews! I knew I had to try and I'm happy to report that Liu's did not disappoint! The owner and staff are all very friendly! It's also easy to find parking. Came with my family and we ordered the pork and scallop soup dumplings, Kau Fu (Seitan and Woodear mushrooms), seafood pan fried noodles and a nice peppery hot & sour soup. The food was delicious and we have been back several times! If you are looking for authentic Chinese food, look no further! I got you!

Im usually not a soup dumpling gal, but my friends were craving Liu's Shanghai so we all came here. I was happy to see they have a wide range of meals aside from soup dumplings. We ordered a bunch of dishes for our table but my favorites were the Lo Mein, Fried Rice Cake, and the Hot & Sour soup. I usually stray away from Lo Mein, but the one made at Liu's Shanghai tasted SO good. I'm so accustomed to trying the westernized Chinese fast food style lo mein which I abhor, but the lo mein here tastes very authentic and the noodles are pan fried to perfection. The fried rice cakes are a classic must order in any Shanghai spot. And lastly, the hot & sour soup was a good mix of spicy and sour, and reminded me of my mom's fujianese meals. I didnt get to try the soup dumplings, but my friends loved it. They also give a complementary dessert at the end! Liu's Shanghai is a gem and I'm so happy to have discovered it because of my friends! I'll definitely be returning for more food.

Small restaurant with fast service and pretty good food. We celebrated the Lunar New Year here. We ordered the scallion pancakes, spring rolls, soup dumplings, vegetable dumplings, chicken chow fun, ginger fish, broccoli and sweet and sour chicken. It was yummy and came out quickly! I recommend this restaurant!

Best soup dumpling in Brooklyn. The service at this establishment is amazing. They really make you feel like home. I order from Liu's Shanghai maybe once every few weeks. You have to go and experience it yourself.

My go-to spot for the best soup dumplings in Brooklyn! Price is very reasonable and their lunch specials are a steal. I usually order the beef and tomato dish or if you prefer spicy, I highly recommend the beef and hot peppers.

More soup dumplings, more fun. The soup dumplings never made it to my camera because they were all engulfed the moment they landed on the table. A new signature item this place offers outside of usual Shanghainese cuisine are the fried wontons. These seriously were so good and topped off with a special XO sauce is my best guess and brittles of cheese and scallions. I could eat a huge plate of these all day. Need to order a side of noodles and the scallion pancake to kick off. Crispy and full of flavors. My only takeaway from this place is the extremely tiny amounts of room to dine inside. Not many tables to house many customers and it is a tight squeeze. This is one of the best Shanghai cuisine and soup dumplings pitstop in Bensonhurst Brooklyn. Hope they do get a bigger spot for more to enjoy. Happy eating.

Some food are good. Depends on what you ordering. The fried wonton are great, noodles soup are decent. The hot pepper with beef is good.

It took me the longest but I'm back to being a fan of Liu's Shanghai. The service is friendly but slow here. Their soup dumplings has improved a lot! The skin is no longer thick and dough-y. The xlb's skin is thinner and the scallop ones gives a good fresh umami flavor. i also enjoy their beef & tomato dish, dry sautéed beans, mock duck. Not a fan of the jellyfish, family tofu, braised pork belly, twice cooked pork.

I found this restaurant on Instagram. We (party of three) came here for lunch on New Year's Day. When we arrived, we were given an estimated wait time of 5 minutes, which was not bad. We ordered the scallion pancake, crab meat & pork soup dumplings, pan fried noodles with a little bit of everything, and beef with mushrooms & bamboo shoots. Everything was delicious! It was a very hearty and comforting meal. Good service as well. I would definitely recommend this restaurant if you are in the Bath Beach area.

The food was mostly plain and dried, that's okay if you don't care about the taste much. But the main issue is the chicken dish was disgusting, the meat was dark and rotten. Like it was least past a month old. Reported the condition of the dish to them but they simply acted like they don't care about the quality of the food and food safety at all and said " This is the way it is, accept it or not." All in all as a restaurant if you simply careless about your food and the customer, you don't deserve to be in the business.

food crab meat tofu: 4/5 pretty solid on rice pork soup dumplings: 2.5/5 i think the pork was on the sweeter side, not the biggest fan crab meat soup dumplings: 3/5 it's aight, got some juice to it and all that thang Shredded Pork Veggie Noodle Soup: 3/5 the soup wasn't as clear as it normally should be, I think it was just aight Cabbage + Sliced Pork: 3/5 i think it's just an average dish, nothiin tOOOO crazzzzy service service was good, fast, easy, lovely parking might need to circle around if it's really busy. ambiance really casual not sure if it's romantic or anything. just a nice casual chai knees restaurant

We went there as a family of seven on Christmas Eve. I had made a reservation the week before, as they only have one large, round table, and the space is small. The service was excellent, and the food matched it. Small space, full up = noisy. I'm not a fan of scallion pancakes, but my very picky six year old twin granddaughters loved them, and everyone else gave them a thumbs up. The fried wontons were amazing, super crispy and somewhat sweet, and I would go back just for them. The scallop & pork soup dumplings were yummy. The big surprise was the cold wheat gluten (Shanghai Kai Fu). I was doubtful others would like it, but I think it was the most flavorful dish we had, and it was finished off no problem. Another surprise was the Hong Kong style hot sour soup, which our waiter informed us had pig intestines and blood in it. Two of us went for it, and it was so good, super spicy, and all four adults tried it & liked it. The blood was like small pieces of liver, but tasteless, and the pig intestine was simply like pork. We also had salt & pepper pork chops, which were rather small pieces and very fatty, but tasty. The only dish that wasn't gobbled up was the spicy beef with shredded tofu, which was not spicy enough for us, and somehow missed the mark in flavor. In sum, I can't wait to go back.

Great local mom and pop shop for a fast bite. Inside is fairly small, so expect a wait time if you come during lunch time or on weekends. Food is good, nothing special.

It's a bit further from the general Asian-centric area that is Brooklyn's 86th street. However, they have some of the best soup dumplings and some of the best food in the area. Bailey (the male waiter) welcomes everyone in with a smile. This is a family establishment and all the employees treat the customers amazingly. Everything here is flavorful but not over saturated with oil or salt. My favorite items include any of the soup dumplings, the fried chicken, and the fried wontons. These three items pack enough flavor to last you the whole day. My inner fat kid loves saving the sauce and drizzle from the fried wontons and using it to dip the soup dumplings for extra flavor.

I love this little neighborhood Shanghai restaurant. They are a true mom and pop shop run by a family. Their food made with love, serviced with care, and takeout packaged delicately. I come often when I'm craving Shanghai, sometimes to dine in and sometimes to takeout. It's always comforting and never disappoints. Their XLB (xiao long bao), the Shanghai steamed soup pork bun has a thin, delicate skin that is a delight to chew with the aromatic pork and soup. This is best for dine-in as takeout can cause the skin of the pork bun to stick together and inevitably burst the soupy pork bun. Also, it's meant to be eaten piping hot. My favorite is so simple, but so good - the Shanghai fried rice. It just has egg, scallion, and rice but it is seasoned so perfectly and it's good by itself or as a base for all your other dishes. Another favorite is the preserved vegetables with pork belly. It's so tender and so flavorful, it's truly the perfect dish to have with some rice. It's also a form of comfort food and tastes very homey. Typically, I also get string beans, scallion pancake, and the beef pan fried noodles. Everything is always cooked well and is worth every penny. For dessert, they give a complementary sweet sweet potato tapioca soup or a red bean tapioca soup. This place can get busy on some nights. They're small, but much loved by the neighborhood so it gets packed. Parking is pretty limited in the area, but it's doable.

Ordered lunch takeout on the weekend, waited about 20 minutes and got my soup dumplings to-go. Counted my change in front of the cashier and informed her that I got short-changed. She quickly apologized and gave me back the corrected amount. Got home and quickly ate my soup dumplings; the soup inside the meat filling tasted a bit bland (had to dip it in the vinegar numerous times). The chicken noodle lacked taste as well, needed to add additional soy sauce from my own pantry. I wanted to try Shanghaiese Jiajiang Mian~sauce was very liquidity, unlike the Korean style ones. My meal came with two free dessert sweet soups~ Tasted good.