Joe's Shanghai

Tucked away on Chinatowns bustling Pell Street, Joes Shanghai is best known for its Pork and Crab Soup Dumplings (the soup is actually inside the dumpling). There is an upbeat vibe to the place, probably because people are so satisfied with their food. A meal here will cost anywhere from $30 a head and up, which is fairly pricey for the neighborhood. Cash only. Other location: Queens, 136-21 37th Avenue, between Main and Union streets.