Small steam buns

Joe's Ginger
25 Pell Street
New York, NY 10013
Phone: 212-285-0999
Fax: 212-285-0333


Joe's Ginger

I've been a fan of Joe's Shanghai restaurant, which opens in 4 different locations and three are in New York- Whoo hoo. They are known for the small steam buns, Xiao Long Bao, in the wooden cage. The prices are reasonable. In my opinion, if you can't get into Joe's Shanghai then Joe's Ginger is the next best thing since it's right next to each other in Chinatown and it's both under the same owner and chef, Joe Si. And warning, there is a waiting. I noticed a lot of non Asian people love both the restaurants so it's popular food for the Americans.


Joe's Shanhai

Joe's Ginger has two levels and we happened to be seated on the 2nd food. Our orders came quick. Definitely, the small meat buns were worth it. Wish they weren't stingy on the dipping sauce and give us two dipping sauces instead of just one for 5 people and especially ordering 4 cages. It's definitely a great experience. I need to go back to Joe's Shanghai and compared the dishes. Maybe I can tell them apart.


We ordered 4 cages for 5 people. That's alot.


Seven color Veggies appetizer


Beef Tenden noodle Soup - $4.95
(It has flavors but not the best beef noodle soup I had. It was too sweet for that type of soup.

So my question is - Which do you think it's better: Joe's Shanghai or Joe's Ginger?