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Shanghai 21
Shanghai 21 is one of the best chinese restaurants in New York for group dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Chinatown.
Shanghai 21 is a sensible chinese call in Chinatown in New York when you want something that usually lands well.
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Best for
group dinner and Chinatown crawl
Price and pace
Good value
Neighborhood
Chinatown | 21 Mott St, New York, NY 10013, USA
Price
Good value
Google rating
9.0 from 3,463 reviews
Phone
(212) 766-6311
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“Shanghai 21 in Chinatown is a good-value meal. It is a natural choice when you are planning around Chinatown.”
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What makes Shanghai 21 worth the move
Shanghai 21 is a reliable chinese choice in Chinatown in New York when you want something that tends to land well. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 3,463 Google reviews.
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9.0 from 3,463 Google reviews
Best for
group dinner and Chinatown crawl
Style
Chinese in Chinatown
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Good value
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Google rating: 9.0 from 3,463 reviews
Price point: value
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Frequently asked questions
What cuisine does Shanghai 21 serve?
Shanghai 21 is a Chinese restaurant located in Chinatown, New York. Shanghai 21 is a sensible chinese call in Chinatown in New York when you want something that usually lands well.
What is Shanghai 21 best for?
Shanghai 21 is best for chinatown crawl, lunch, group dinner, classic, dumplings, noodles. Shanghai 21 is a reliable chinese choice in Chinatown in New York when you want something that tends to land well. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 3,463 Google reviews.
How much does it cost to eat at Shanghai 21?
Shanghai 21 is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.0 from 3,463 reviews
Is Shanghai 21 worth visiting?
Shanghai 21 holds a 9.0 Google rating from 3,463 reviews. Shanghai 21 is a reliable chinese choice in Chinatown in New York when you want something that tends to land well. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 3,463 Google reviews.
Where is Shanghai 21 located?
Shanghai 21 is located at 21 Mott St, New York, NY 10013, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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