Finally, I have tried out Liu's. Just finished having dinner with my family. Everything was phenomenal, the soup dumplings are to die for. The peanut wontons are amazingly sweet and spicy. The crab hot and sour soup was probably the best hot and sour I've ever had. The noodles with a bit of everything were equally as good. The service was great, you can tell it's family run and they really are committed to their restaurant. Prices are great. I am not sure how anyone could possibly have anything bad to say about this place. We will be back again. Thanks!!

Tried this place for the first time and was impressed by the soup dumplings. Service was quick and efficient. The place wasn't too big with about 10 tables, but full of customers. Ordered the crab meat and pork soup dumplings + pork soup dumplings. The skin was made well where it didn't break and it was full of soup. The broth had a lot of flavor too and they didn't skip out on meat. Really hit the spot when I wasn't feeling well. The little bit of everything lai fun was pretty solid, too. Also my first time trying their fried wontons in peanut & hot sauce and I love it!! I haven't seen this anywhere else before. The wontons were so crispy and had a bit of peanut, chili, and soy sauce flavor. Not spicy and really tasty Overall the good food and portions with decent pricing. Would come back again

Not much to look at from the outside. The inside is a bit better but with still a-hole-in-the- wall, type of appeal. Not much else interesting in this area. It's quite a walk from the main restaurant drag of 86th st. Of course you come here to try out their soup dumplings! Tried the crab and pork version. A tasty and good amount of soup fill these pockets of deliciousness. They are a nice size. Skin is thin with the right amount of firmness. These are pretty good. Also tried one of their casserole dishes which are huge! It's served in a giant round ceramic casserole pot. Comes to the table piping hot. It's big enough to feed several people. It's very healthy and light, since all the ingredients are cooked in a plain light broth. We got a bit of everything version which a lot of different ingredients, vermicelli, cabbage, mushroom, chicken, pork, crab stick, baby shrimps, and bamboo shoots. Service is friendly, quick, and efficient. Upon arrival, you get a ceramic pot of tea to share amongst you and your companions. Lots of customers in here. Restaurant was filled.

Great local spot for Shanghai food with fast service and attentive staff. The noodle soups were good and had a decent selection to choose from. The soup dumplings could have been better but it definitely satisfied the craving. The crabmeat and tofu was nice and hearty and paired well with the fried rice. The place is a little smaller than other spots but it's still a good casual spot to go for a decent and quick meal.

They have a great selection of food here with the soup dumplings being a must get item. However, it's not my favorite soup dumpling since the skin is a bit too soft and not chewy enough for my taste. I think shrimp and pork is still my favorite soup dumpling filling. The menu is nicely organized with photos and many options to pick from. The food is pretty simple and tasty but nothing to be blown away by. If you're looking for a good authentic Chinese meal with many option this is the place to go! I was not a fan of the salt and pepper squid - the batter was not crispy at all and tasted more like a spongy batter. (Like what you'd expect for a nian gao batter). This parking situation around the area is a bit difficult - we had to circle around the neighborhood for 10 minutes to finally find a spot on a weekend.

Once I heard that Liu's Shanghai is almost a Brooklyn institution, I had to check it out for all of its worth. The restaurant inside is very nondescript. Roughly a 10 minute walk from the D train on 20th Avenue, it only has about 20 tables but certainly feels smaller as large parties come here to partake in lunch. Thankfully, this is where I save this review from falling into the pratfalls other Chinese restaurants I have been to here in the city fall into. I was immediately greeted by the owner who was a really great guy, dad body and all. He immediately gave me a table, tea, and menu, offering his genuine suggestions of what to order. Pork soup dumplings and a stir fried noodle dish with a little bit of everything is what I got. The food came out in I kid you not, three minutes. All of it was hot, fresh, delicious, and generous. I honestly could not finish all the soup dumplings as they came in eight and are of nice size! When I asked his staff for a fork to help finish the rest of my meal, this is where I felt the good vibe would end. Instead, I got one with no judgement and rather a compliment that I was able to finish my dish with not one morsel of meat or scrape of noodle on my plate. My leftover soup dumplings were packaged up nearly so I can have them for later. They also take credit cards which I really appreciate. As this is more than likely my last review for 2023, I can say that at least it ended on a positive note here at Liu's.

Delicious food as always. My family and I love coming to this family run business. It is small inside but everyone is so nice. We loveeeee the soup dumplings - they are the best we have ever had. don't skip on the hot and sour soup. The braised ribs with bak choy dish is delicious. Honestly you can't go wrong with any of the food here and by now we have tried so many dishes.