Shanghai You Garden — Restaurant in New York

Get FREE soup dumplings when you spend over $10 — yep, basically FREE!!

Shanghai You Garden has been my family’s go-to spot in Flushing for years. If you’re craving authentic Shanghainese food with affordable prices and fast service, this is the place to be.

If you’re a first timer, I highly recommend their xiao long bao, sheng jian bao, and shanghai pork mooncakes.

On our latest visit, we were genuinely impressed. The food and dining atmosphere felt even better than before.

＊Crab Meat Soup Filled Bun 蟹粉灌湯包 $6.95 ＊Abalone and Crab Meat Soup Filled Bun 鮑魚蟹粉灌湯包 $8.95 Basically, it’s a giant version of a regular soup dumpling. Guan tang bao (灌湯包) is hard to find because the making process is much more intricate. Be sure to use the straws they provide to sip the broth before digging in.

＊Pan Fried Pork Bun 生煎包 $9.50 ** A lovely crispy, golden bottom. My aunt thought it was a bit too burnt, but I loved the satisfying crunch. The bao was fluffy and packed with juicy pork filling. Definitely a must-try!

＊Crab Meat & Pork Soup Dumpling 蟹粉小籠包 $10.95 * ＊Pork Soup Dumpling 鮮肉小籠包 (free) * Possibly the juiciest xiao long bao I’ve ever had! I’m amazed at how they pack so much broth inside without the wrapper feeling too thick.

＊Pork Mooncake 月餅 $3/pc ** Last Mid-Autumn Festival, I made a special trip to Flushing just to get their mooncakes. Unlike Cantonese mooncakes filled with lotus paste and egg yolk, Shanghainese mooncakes have a flaky pastry and savory filling.

＊Red Bean Rice Cake 條頭糕 $1.95/pc ＊Purple Sweet Potato Mochi w. Salted Egg Lava 紫薯流沙團 $4/pc We tried two of their mochi desserts, which were served warm and wrapped in plastic to keep them from drying out. Both were enjoyable, especially if you’re into snacks that aren’t too sweet.

＊Fermented Glutinous Rice Dumpling $7.95 Every time, we’re treated to their 酒釀圓子. While they taste just okay, I can’t say no to freebies.

＊Fried Bean Gluten 上海烤麩 $10.95 ** ＊Sweet and Sour Rib 糖醋排骨 $17.95 ** ＊Spiced Beef Shank 五香牛展 $13.95 ＊Salted Soy Bean Milk 鹹豆漿 $4.50

After discovering this place, I will never spend an hour waiting for table at Nan Xiang anymore. Your mouth is ready to water over every dish here. They offer attractive dine-in promotion: If you spend over $10, you can enjoy Pork Soup Dumplings/Peking Duck Bun for free‼️ They also serve free Fermented Glutinous Rice Dumpling (酒釀丸子), which is a kind of sweet and mild-alcoholic dessert soup.

＊ Fried Bean Gluten 烤麩 ** You can never go wrong with this cold appetizer at any Shanghainese restaurant.

＊ Pan Fried Pork Bun 上海生煎包 ** My fav among all. The juicy ground pork was wrapped with a fluffy bun with a golden crispy bottom. They also spread some black sesame and chopped scallion on top, which further enhanced the complexity of flavors.

＊ Pork Soup Dumpling 豫園小籠包 Arrived fresh out of the bamboo basket. Even though we got it for free, the taste and servings were still satisfactory. The wrapper was pretty thick, but the dumplings were enclosed with delicious broth and meat fillings.

＊ Pan Fried Chives & Shrimp Dumplings 韭菜鮮蝦煎餃 ** Inside the crispy and chewy wrapper, they were filled with hearty shrimps and chives!

＊ Pork Vegetable Wonton in Chilli Oil & Peanut Sauce 紅油抄手 The biggest Sichuan wontons I’ve ever seen! It was also my first time enjoying it with peanut butter sauce. What a pity that their chilli oil wasn’t spicy at all.

＊ Sweet Soy Bean Milk 甜豆漿

Skip: ＊ Braised Fish 燻魚 Too many fish bones.

＊ Deep Fried Sesame Ball 芝麻球 Nth impressive. Just an ordinary fried sesame ball with red bean lotus filling.

Their service was prompt and welcoming. Our food came piping hot within 10 mins after we ordered, except the pan fried pork bun which took a bit longer. Our server was so humorous lol his dad jokes...

When it comes to experiencing the true essence of Shanghainese culinary artistry, Shanghai You Garden stands out as a beacon of excellence. Situated amidst the vibrant cityscape, this hidden culinary gem captivates diners with a tantalizing array of traditional delicacies, showcasing the depth of flavors and skill that define authentic Chinese cuisine.

Among their stellar lineup, the steamed crab meat pork dumplings at Shanghai You Garden steal the spotlight with their harmonious blend of succulent crab meat and savory pork encased in a delicate, ethereal wrapper. Each bite is a symphony of flavors that transports one's palate to the bustling streets of Shanghai, revealing a blend of sweetness and savoriness that is truly unparalleled.

The soup dumpling with pork and mushroom is an absolute delight, offering a robust combination of earthy mushrooms and tender pork nestled within a velvety, aromatic broth. The tantalizing aroma that wafts from these parcels sets the stage for a taste sensation that is simultaneously comforting and exhilarating, making each bite an indulgent experience.

For those seeking a culinary adventure, the wine-fermented rice dumplings at Shanghai You Garden are a true revelation. This dessert soup balance sweet and savory notes flawlessly, with the gentle tang of wine fermentation adding a nuanced complexity that elevates the entire dining experience to new heights of gastronomic pleasure.

In addition to these delectable offerings, the Peking duck bun and scallion pancakes at Shanghai You Garden are not to be missed. The crispy, succulent Peking duck encased in a pillowy bun and the aromatic scallion pancakes showcase the restaurant's commitment to authenticity and quality, inviting diners to savor every bite with delight.

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Have been to Flushing just once to get snacks though have always wanted to try good Chinese food. Flushing is the last stop on the 7 train and if you are boarding the train from Times Square, with the exception on the first stop, you are practically on for the whole ride, which is about 40 minutes one way so it's quite a distance to travel. Flushing is pretty unique as it you feel like you are in Asia though without most of the tourists. Streets are wider unlike those in Manhattan, though still pretty crowded with sidewalk vendors. Shanghai You Garden is less than a 5 min walk from the subway station and is easy to miss as the frontage of restaurant in not big (though there is a line outside for takeout seemingly due to it popularity). They allow dine in as well and have outdoor dining which is actually situated across the narrow street (quite unusual) and you can see the waiters coming out if the restaurant with food and then crossing the street. Actually just came here for the pork buns but got hungrier because of the commute so decided to order bok choy, yang chow fried rice, roast duck buns (which had an ad on their takeout window for $2 a piece). placed the order and got a receipt and the lady said it would take 15 minutes. Luckily, while I was waiting, I took a 2nd look at my receipt which said I had ordered pork soup dumplings (which was not what I ordered). Although it was wrong, decided to keep it but still wanted the pork buns. so I went to the window and asked to place a new order for it. She said they didn't have it but it was obviously on the menu and there was even a picture on the window. She said that was not steamed pork buns but roasted pork buns. Well, when I placed my first order, I made no mention of " soup dumplings" either. Not sure why she assumed that's what I had ordered. Anyway, waited for another 5 minutes and take out was finally ready. Good thing as it started to get chilly. Got on the train for the commute back and texted my wife that I had gotten lunch with the details. She called right after and said it was hilarious that I was in Flushing as she was in Mott St also thinking of getting similar food. So, how was it? The roast pork buns had gotten cold so had to warm them up in the air fryer. They were delicious. Had a serving of the Yang Chao Fried rice with the Botchoy and that was good as well. I tried the Peking duck bun and found it a little too oily (though I think that's really how it is made). The last thing I tried was the pork soup dumplings. Was actually not bad considering I had not ordered it. I would recommend the place though as mentioned, it's a bit of a commute, especially ifyou are coming from Manhattan. The place has both indoor and outdoor dining so at least there is that...