Shanghai Time
A cozy Midtown escape serving authentic Shanghainese street eats, starring crispy, soup-filled pan-fried pork buns.
- Mon – Sun, 11:30 – 22:00
- $$
- 273 W 38th St
- 4.4 (602 reviews)
Description
Beyond the signature buns, the kitchen serves up comfort classics like soft, fatty dongpo pork and a leek and pork rice cake that delivers deep flavor despite its simple appearance. Classic soup dumplings and noodle dishes round out the menu. Inside, the dining room offers a calm refuge from the busy street, run by a friendly and attentive staff. For natives of Shanghai, the preparation of the pan-fried dumplings evokes street-stall memories, boasting a rich soup filling that sets them apart from typical soup dumplings.