Review of Joe’s Shanghai NYC – Details

• Best For: Dumpling lovers, casual dining, groups

• Locations: Chinatown, Midtown, Flushing – New York City

• Signature Dish: Pork & Crab Soup Dumplings

• Cuisine: Shanghainese, Chinese

• Website: www.joeshanghairestaurants.com

Joe’s Shanghai Restaurant Review – Highlights

• Legendary Soup Dumplings – Joe’s Shanghai is synonymous with xiao long bao, with perfectly thin wrappers and flavorful, piping-hot broth.

• Casual & Lively Atmosphere – Expect a bustling dining room filled with locals, tourists, and food enthusiasts.

• Fast & Efficient Service – Despite the crowd, the service is quick, ensuring a smooth dining experience.

• Affordable for NYC Standards – Generous portions at reasonable prices make this a great value.

• Expanded Menu Beyond Dumplings – While the soup dumplings steal the show, other dishes like the crispy scallion pancakes and pork shoulder are also worth ordering.

Review of Joe’s Shanghai New York – Things to Note

• Always a Wait – Joe’s is incredibly popular, especially at peak hours. Expect to wait, but the turnover is fast.

• Cash-Only in Chinatown – The Chinatown location still operates on a cash-only basis, so come prepared.

• Can Be Tourist-Heavy – Given its reputation, it attracts a mix of locals and visitors alike.

• Soup Dumplings Are Piping Hot – Be careful when biting into them—let them cool slightly to avoid burning your mouth!

• No Reservations – It’s first-come, first-served, so arrive early if you want to avoid long lines.

Review of Joe’s Shanghai – Tips

• Go During Off-Peak Hours – Avoid the crowds by visiting mid-afternoon or on weekdays.

• Order a Variety of Dishes – While the soup dumplings are the main attraction, don’t skip the Shanghai fried noodles or crispy jumbo prawns.

• Know How to Eat a Soup Dumpling – Use a spoon, bite a small hole, let the steam escape, sip the broth, then enjoy.

• Bring Cash for Chinatown – Other locations accept cards, but the original still operates on cash-only.

• Share a Table If Needed – In the Chinatown location, communal seating is common, embrace it for the full experience!

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Shanghai Me Dubai Review

For soup the options are miso with mushrooms, spring onions and tofu soup, chicken and sweetcorn soup or sweetcorn soup (which is vegetarian). I chose the sweet corn soup.

There are loads of great appetizer choices from chicken and prawn nems (spring rolls) to peking duck corn shells. I went with the tomato and aubergine (eggplant) salad. The eggplant was crunchy and glazed with a sweet finish on your palate.

You will keep coming back to Shanghai Me in Dubai for the mains to try them all, for the lunch set menu there are 7 options from wok Szechuan beef with seasonal vegetables, stir fried vegetarian soy noodles, barbecued chicken with pickled cucumbers. I had the grilled salmon steak with teriyaki sauce.

Overall an amazing spot in DIFC for lunch, dinner or even drinks with friends. Shanghai Me Dubai is a full addition to the dining scene.

The details
Address: Podium Level, Gate Village 11, Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971 4 564 0505

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Review of Time Out Market Dubai – Details

Address: Downtown, Souk Al Bahar – Downtown Dubai – Dubai (Google pin)
Tel: N/a
Website: Time Out Market Dubai

Review of Time Out Market Dubai – Video Tour

For a video walk through of the new Time Out Market in Dubai, please see the video below:

Review of Time Out Market Dubai – Highlights

• The market is spread across 43,000 square feet and has 17 restaurants and 3 bars located inside Souk al Bahar adjacent to Dubai Mall.
• The restaurants as of April 2021 are Folly Workshop (British), Masti (Indian), Fulvio’s (Italian), Reif (Japanese), Local Fire by Mattar Farm (barbecue), Pickl (fried chicken), Pit Fire Pizza (pizza), Night Jar (coffee and dessert), Brix (dessert), Scoopi (dessert), Al Fanar (Emirati), Liban by Allo Beirut (Lebanese), Little Erth (vegan), Two Leaves by Project Chaiwala (coffee and tea), BB Social Dining (Asian), Vietnamese Foodies (Vietnamese), and Long Teng (Chinese). Reviews for each linked.
• Originally the concept was launched in Lisbon, Portugal and has been an international hit opening locations across the world in cities like London and New York. This market brings the best the city has to offer in a central location where you can test and taste bites from different restaurants all in one location.

Review of Time Out Market Dubai – Things to Note

• Due to Covid capacity limitations there can be a queue outside where you have to wait 10-30 minutes to enter this Market.
• The portions are regular sized so come with friends to share multiple dishes between everyone.
• Word is that there will be a Time Out event pass that will allow you to pay one fee, like a Time Out Market brunch where you get a set number of dishes (to choose from any restaurants) or drinks for a set price.

Review of Time Out Market Dubai – Tips

• Some of the restaurants, such as Mattar Farm have a 45 minute wait. A good hack to avoid waiting in line to order is to download the Time Out Market app on iOS or Android and you can place your order directly on the app. Make sure you have push notifications enabled to let you know when your order is ready for collection as you will not get a physical buzzer this way.
• Come at off peak hours to avoid the queues as you can stay as long as you like once you are inside. There is a gorgeous outdoor terrace balcony with views over Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Fountain shows.

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