I tried both Shanghai Cafe and Joe’s Shanghai. I like both of them very much. They are a little different and good at different aspects for the Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings). In my opinion, Shanghai Cafe Crab Xiao Long Bao are slightly better at the bun construction and also crab favor is more noticeable. The soup inside Joe’s Shanghai’s Xiao Long Bao has a more intensive flavor and mouthful (more gelatin feel). Both are very nice.
Oh yes, I have also been to Korin twice (Korin is not in Chinatown, but thanks for pointing it out that it is “close” to Chinatown). A store which is actually cheaper than I once thought. The prices there for various things are actually quite fair. I am not saying they sell inexpensive things. Rather, their products are not sold at a higher price point than most other places.
Thanks everyone.
