Avoid Joe’s Shanghai, a tourist trap. But try it so that you can say I’m right.

Deemed as the king of Shanghai Dumpling, I avoided the crowds and ordered the crab and Shanghai dumpling ($7.25) to go.

Yes, there is plenty of soup in each dumpling but the soup lacks sweat and vibrant flavors. Instead, the soup is bland and flat.
The meat has an uninviting texture.

When Shanghai dumpling is done right, the meat is so and tender and the soup is vibrant.

Thumbs down.