3.5 stars seems about right to me. The pork soup dumplings were AMAZING - rich and filling of umami. The crispy shredded beef (also recommended by the New York Times) was fine but not very interesting. I'd probably have it as a comfort food if I lived in the neighborhood. Service was quick and efficient, and they seemed able to accommodate everyone on a Monday evening. Overall, I would absolutely come back for the dumplings - which, honestly, are a meal for one by themselves!!!

if you're going to be in chinatown, and you're craving chinese food this would be one of my recommendations! with its commitment to traditional flavors, high-quality ingredients, and excellent service, this restaurant is a must-visit :)

If you're going to Chinatown, you need to visit 456 new Shanghai. The lunch special is a steal. For around $9 you get tea, soup, rice, and tour choice of dish. We also order the soup dumplings - really juicy and delish. Don't pass this place up.

Get the dumplings! And nothing else! One of the best things about traveling is being able to try food from all over the world, all over the world. The last time I had any sort of dumpling this good was when I was in Vancouver, and that is setting the bar high. It also helps that you get eight with an order, EIGHT! The price is also incredibly fair as well as they are around $7-$8, which is about $1 a dumpling. That is a great deal. The staff is also very friendly and will show you how to eat these, which you never see these days. Most just leave you up to your own devices, but here they want to see to it that the food you enjoyed, that they prepared, is eaten properly and thoughtfully. That is how you treat a customer. In addition, they offer lunch specials that are likely worth checking out. There is nothing wrong with some chicken, beef, white rice, and lo mein noodles as a meal if you want to go that route. So are the dumplings! Enjoy!

Great place for a family meal. I've been here a few times and always ordered their pan fried dumplings. The vibrant atmosphere and friendly staff only add to the overall excellent dining experience.

We came in around 7:30 on a Friday night. The place was pretty busy but they sat us immediately. Very nice and quick service. They bring tea for the table. So hard to just choose a few menu items! Amazing xiao long bao and peanut wonton. Reasonable prices and good atmosphere inside. Will definitely be back very soon!!

We walked by here and decided to give it a try. Overall we had a great experience and thought the food was tasty. Hot and spicy wontons - 2 stars Lo mein beef- 3.5 stars Pan fried noodles pork- 4 stars

FYI: I'm a huge fan of Shanghainese food This place is like a second home to me and has a spot on my "JBW Top Hits" list. The waiters all greet me with a friendly "Welcome back!" and I don't even open a menu since I know exactly what I'm getting: the pork soup dumplings, sauteed string beans (gan bian si ji dou), and vegetable dumplings (eat these as soon as they arrive, since the skins will get crusty the longer you wait). To be honest, these three dishes have been my tried-and-true go-tos for so long; I've ventured a bit into the world of sauteed dishes and such, but I keep coming back for these.