Joe's Ginger 锦江饭店
Chinese Restaurant$$$$
Chinatown, New York
"Seriously delicious soup dumplings &scallion pancakes"(28 Tips)
"Same soup dumplings as Joe's Shanghai in a less hectic atmosphere."(2 Tips)
"all were solid and so cheap."(3 Tips)
"I prefer the straight-up pork dumplings to the pork & crab."(2 Tips)
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Simon KratzerDecember 25, 2016Good Chinese food in authentic atmosphere with cheap Tsingtao. I recommend the Beijing Duck.Upvote11Downvote
KarenAugust 10, 2018Ambiance: poor. Service: okay. Food: absolutely delicious. Try the soup dumplings (soup-er juicy 😄), crispy shredded beef, and the scallion pancake. CASH ONLY!Upvote3Downvote- JannieJanuary 6, 2013Why get in line @Joe'sShanghai or @NomWah when you've got Joe's Ginger around the corner? Seriously delicious soup dumplings &scallion pancakes, it won't hurt to be adventurous and try something new!Upvote3Downvote
So much better than Joe's Shanghai! I prefer the straight-up pork dumplings to the pork & crab. Try one of their fried rice dishes, you won't regret it.Upvote1Downvote
Liliana EmmoloAugust 18, 2014Soup dumplings. Peking duck is also good - comes with pancakes, hoisin, scallions and cucumbers - but not enough to cost $21. Either way - if there's a wait at joe's shanghai.... Just come here!UpvoteDownvote- UyennieJune 4, 2016soup dumplings. chow fun. pan fried noodles. the veggies. all were solid and so cheap. best part: you don't have to wait for a table.UpvoteDownvote
Léna Le RollandNovember 28, 2017Same owner of joe’s shanghai, same food : soup dumplings obviously. They have the beef version here tho compare to the other location. It’s usually less crowded hereUpvoteDownvote
Whitney WattApril 20, 2013The pork soup dumplings were delicious. I also got the chicken lo mein and loved it! Everything is good here
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Ailie ChangJanuary 24, 2015SOUP DUMPLINGS! But beware, don't bite into it too quickly or you'll burn your mouth. Scallion pancakes are really good as well.UpvoteDownvote- Simran JaisingMay 26, 2013Joe's Shanghai & Joe's Ginger are on same block, serve same soup dumplings. Don't wait two hrs outside former, when u can walk in and be seated at the latter.Upvote1Downvote
MerissaAugust 27, 2014The sweet and sour fish and tofu Szechuan style are absolute favorites. Soup dumpling are also a must.UpvoteDownvote
M GMarch 20, 2011Go here instead of Jo's Shanghai. Same menu/chefs. Same awesome legendary dumplings. Wonderfully civilized atmosphere and friendly service unlike its tourist trap neighbor.UpvoteDownvote
The best soup dumplings! Get the pork dumpling and order the green onion pancake (warning: the pancake is greasy).UpvoteDownvote
The soup dumplings are supposed to be from the same kitchen but there is a marked difference. Generally speaking it's minor but for people who've been going there forever it's very very apparent.UpvoteDownvote
Aditi LuthraFebruary 23, 2019Vegetarian dumplings not good, scallion pancakes too crispy for my liking and vegetable bun was good but vegetables in it could’ve been more flavorful. Not for vegetarians given options in the areaUpvoteDownvote- Jackson ShihSeptember 25, 2010As many have said...same owners/cooks as joe shanghai (tourist trap). Get the CRAB soup dumplings. I'm an eyewitness to the staff cracking open real crab for their dumplings!Upvote1Downvote
Ayse O. G .July 18, 2015a small, noisy place but good dumplings and reasonable prices.
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Jeff HuJune 12, 2011Try shanghai thick noodle stirfry, YES! (Recommended a guy grew up from shanghai). Be aware of the only lady staff at the cash counter tho, very impatient!UpvoteDownvote
naveenAugust 23, 2010the menu is long (as menus often are in this neighborhood), but you only need order the first two things on the menu. #1. crab meat soup dumplings. #2. pork soup dumplings.Upvote5Downvote
James McKayMarch 27, 2013Short-tempered waiters and good food. No frills but fun. Shorter queues than Joe Shanghai just a few doors down.UpvoteDownvote
Дмитрий КобзарьJanuary 2, 2013You really need to order 2-3 dumpling soups that to satisfy yourself. It's cheap and tasty!!!UpvoteDownvote
Marco LienhardAugust 16, 2014Actually the best is the pork soup dumpling the crab is more expensive and has almost no crab I would not bother so much for other dishesUpvoteDownvote
This place is the same as Joe's Shanghai, minus the crowds. Order lots of soup dumplings and scallion pancakes.Upvote1Downvote
Aminah VascoFebruary 9, 2014I would just recommend trying the soup dumplings and maybe thats it😁UpvoteDownvote
Lauren PetersonMarch 10, 2013Do not order the vegetable dumplings....but get the pork soup dumplings sooooooo amazingUpvoteDownvote
Terrondous TanAugust 25, 2013if its the middle is summer ask to sit upstairs as there is AC upstairs but none on the main levelUpvoteDownvote
erin parrAugust 25, 2009Soup dumplings are awesome. Go here instead of Joes Shanghai.. its practically next store, shares the same cooks/menu, and you don't have to wait for a table!Upvote6Downvote
💎TFebruary 24, 2015Come here instead of the roach, rat, and tourist infested Joes Shanghai !UpvoteDownvote- Peter MoyAugust 5, 2013Same soup dumplings as Joe's Shanghai in a less hectic atmosphere.Upvote1Downvote
Susan SearsSeptember 3, 2011The sauted seasonal greens, snow pea shoots, are delicious, and they are not on the menu?
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Zlata ZubenkoOctober 15, 2019Got the soup dumplings and was majorly disappointed 😞 Tough shell, not a lot of soup inside. Not a lot of flavor either. Sad.
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Neil ArmstrongSeptember 5, 2010The soup dumplings is comparable, not as good as queens location though, fish (seabass) ordered wasn't as fresh though:(. If u want dumplings without the wait of other spot, come over here!UpvoteDownvote
Completely agree with other tippers, the Soup Dumplings are other worldly...UpvoteDownvote
Andrew MoldovanDecember 9, 2012Don't order a beer! It'll end up being more than the dumplingsUpvote1Downvote
Amy MaJune 28, 2015Food ranges from terrible to mediocre. The only safe option is the XLB. Beware the nasty lady manager.Upvote1Downvote
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