Shanghai 21 in New York, NY

4.4(3,376)New York, NY
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Solid choice

Rated 4.4 stars based on 3376 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Consistently rated well
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Quick meals
  • Families
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Quiet atmosphere

At a glance

New York, NY • 4.4★
Shanghai 21, a top-rated Chinese buffet in the heart of New York, New York, offers an all-you-can-eat dining experience that's hard to resist. With a 4.4-star rating and over 3,300 reviews, this casual eatery in Manhattan is a popular spot for those seeking a flavorful and diverse spread of Chinese cuisine. From crab and pork dumplings to Shanghai lo mien, the variety of dishes is sure to satisfy even the pickiest eaters. Service was professional, friendly, and quick enough, ensuring a seamless dining experience. Whether you're in the mood for something comforting or just looking to try something new, Shanghai 21 is a great choice for Chinese buffet enthusiasts.
This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages.
Address
21 Mott St, New York, NY 10013, USA, Manhattan, New York, New York
Phone
(212) 766-6311
Today
11:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Rating
4.4 (3,376 reviews)

What stands out

⚡Quick service

No long waits

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🦀Fresh seafood

Quality crab and seafood options

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Before you go

🍺Alcohol served

Beer, wine, and cocktails available

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
11:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Friday
11:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM – 8:30 PM

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Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Amenities

Available facilities and features
RestroomDogs AllowedCurbside Pickup

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
CasualCozyTrendy

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices
LunchDinnerDessertTable serviceLunchDinner

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservations

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
Credit CardsDebit CardsN F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
Fast serviceGreat tea selectionServes local specialty

Food & Drink

Menu offerings
AlcoholBeerComfort foodLate-night foodQuick biteSmall plates

Planning

Reservations and groups
Usually a wait

Reviews

3,376 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

Is Shanghai 21 kid-friendly?

It was a bit noisy, but some of the customers were children, so it was a bit noisy.

What is the food quality like at Shanghai 21?

Excellent food, always good always consistent. Friendly staff, knowledgeable about their menu items.

Is the service at Shanghai 21 good?

Service was friendly, food came quickly. Large portions.

What is the atmosphere like at Shanghai 21?

Ambiance (5/5): The small establishment was clean and had plenty of tables on a Saturday during peak lunch hours.

Do they have a long wait at Shanghai 21?

very long wait, we waited to be sat and then we also waited a long time at the table to be greeted and have our orders taken

Is the service attentive at Shanghai 21?

Friendly staff, knowledgeable about their menu items.

Do they have good dim sum at Shanghai 21?

The pork soup dumplings were spectacular! The skin was nicely thin with fresh meat on the inside.

Is Shanghai 21 a good option for a food crawl?

This was one of many stops on a food crawl so we didn't order much. However, other patrons were ordering plenty of entrees that made us want to come back!

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Do they have good Szechuan food at Shanghai 21?

Amazing Chinese cuisine. One of the best!

Do they have a good selection of Chinese dishes at Shanghai 21?

Each plate demonstrates both skill and creativity.

Where is Shanghai 21 located?

Shanghai 21 is located at 21 Mott St, New York, NY 10013, USA, Manhattan, New York, New York.

Does Shanghai 21 offer delivery or takeout?

Shanghai 21 offers delivery, takeout, dine-in.

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

88 places nearby (finance, food, government, healthcare, services)

Banking

Chase

Bank

8 Chatham Square

~290 ftMo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-14:00; Su closed
+1 212-962-0268Website

Restaurants

Shanghai 21

Restaurant

21 Mott Street

~10 ft
Hop Kee

Restaurant

21 Mott Street

~40 ft
+1 212 964 8365
Wo-Hop

Restaurant

17 Mott Street

~50 ftMo-Sa 10:30-22:00, Su 10:30-21:00
+1-212-962-8617Website
Wo Hop Next Door

Restaurant

15 Mott Street

~60 ftMo-Su 12:00-22:00
+1-212-566-3841Website
Noodle Village

Restaurant

~90 ft
Fried Dumpling

Restaurant

106 Mosco Street

~110 ft10:00-21:00
+1-212-693-1060Website
Pinklady Cheese Tart

Restaurant

~110 ft
Ajisen Ramen

Restaurant

14 Mott Street

~120 ft
Peking Duck House

Restaurant

28 Mott Street

~120 ftSu-Th 11:30-22:30; Fr-Sa 11:45-23:00
+1-212-227-1810Website
Wok Wok Southeast Asian Kitchen

Restaurant

~130 ftMo-Su 11:00-21:30
+1-917-388-3627Website
Juku

Restaurant

~180 ft
Pulqueria

Restaurant

11 Doyers Street

~190 ftMo-Sa 18:00-02:00
Website

Cafes & Coffee

Silk Road Cafe

Cafe

~120 ft
Miss Du’s Tea Shop

Cafe

33 Pell Street

~190 ftMo-Su 11:00-21:00
Art Bean Coffee Roasters

Cafe

19 Doyers Street

~230 ftMo-Th 08:00-17:30; Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa-Su 09:00-18:00
Website
Mee Sum Cafe

Cafe

26 Pell Street

~250 ft
10 Below Ice Cream

Cafe

~270 ft
Yi Fang Tea

Cafe

67 Bayard Street

~420 ft
Mango Mango

Cafe

63 Bayard Street

~430 ftMo-Su 12:00-23:00
+1-646-982-7421Website

Grocery & Markets

Bangkok Center Grocery

Convenience

104 Mosco Street

~130 ft
+1 212-349-1979Website
Sam's Deli

Convenience

~170 ft

Bars & Pubs

Apothéke

Bar

9 Doyers Street

~200 ftMo-Su 18:30-02:00
Website
Peachy's

Bar

5 Doyers Street

~230 ftMo-Su 18:00-00:00
+1-646-895-9301Website
Alcohol shop

Alcohol

49 Mott Street

~360 ft

Bakeries & Desserts

New Golden Fung Wong Bakery

Bakery

41 Mott Street

~260 ft
Audrey Bakery & Cafe

Bakery

12 Chatham Square

~330 ft
Chinatown Ice Cream Factory

Ice Cream

65 Bayard Street

~420 ft11:00-22:00
+1 212-608-4170Website
Sugartown NYC

Confectionery

63 Bayard Street

~420 ft
Daniel Corpuz Chocolatier

Chocolate

~430 ftMo-Su 11:00-19:00
+1-951-310-2420Website

Postal services

United States Postal Service

Post Box

~230 ft
USPS Chinatown Station

Post Office

6 Doyers Street

~250 ftMo-Fr 10:00-17:30; Sa 09:00-16:00
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~280 ft
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~330 ft
Mailbox

Post Box

~390 ft

Waste management

Waste bin

Waste Basket

~230 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~230 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~280 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~280 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~310 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~310 ft

Public facilities

Drinking water

Drinking Water

~230 ft

Other healthcare

Doyers Relaxing Spot

Massage

17 Doyers Street

~220 ft
+1-212-226-2959
Foot Heaven

Massage

16 Pell Street

~320 ft
+1-212-962-6588
Zu Yuan Spa

Massage

48 Mott Street

~370 ft
+1 718 808 5559

Specialists

Bella Dental

Dentist

16 Pell Street

~220 ftMo, Th 09:30-19:30; Tu, We 10:00-17:00; Su 09:00-18:00
+1-212-233-6606Website
Chinatown Optical

Optician

40 Mott Street

~240 ft

Pharmacy & medical supplies

Buy Rite Pharmacy

Pharmacy

11 Chatham Square

~320 ft
Newgen Pharmacy

Pharmacy

12A Pell Street

~360 ft

Other services

Dry Cleaning

Dry Cleaning

50 Mulberry Street

~310 ft
Ai Eros

Erotic

~380 ft
+1-718-916-8181
Yùnhóng Chopsticks

Yes

50 Mott Street

~410 ftMo-Su 11:00-20:00
+1 212-233-0288

Beauty & spa

Sasa Cosmetics & Skin Care Beauty

Beauty

13 Doyers Street

~180 ft
+1-212-608-0907
Toy Apple Beauty & Barber Shop

Beauty

16 Doyers Street

~250 ft
SaSa Cosmetic & Skin Care

Beauty

20 Pell Street

~280 ft
Pell Wellness

Beauty

14 Pell Street

~330 ftMo-Su 10:00-23:30
+1-347-622-9299Website
V One Salon

Beauty

8 Pell Street

~400 ft

Hair services

New Chinatown Beauty Salon

Hairdresser

15 Doyers Street

~200 ft
Ya Fi Hair Salon

Hairdresser

16A Doyers Street

~250 ft
Kelly Salon

Hairdresser

19 Pell Street

~260 ft
New Hong Kong Barber Shop

Hairdresser

18A Doyers Street

~260 ft
Pell Hair Salon

Hairdresser

22 Pell Street

~270 ft
Amy's Hair Salon

Hairdresser

20 Pell Street

~290 ft

Employment & recruitment

New Tina Employment Agency

Employment Agency

15 Doyers Street

~200 ft
+1-212-571-8888

Parks & amenities

Bench

Bench

~230 ft
Picnic area

Picnic Table

~240 ft
Bench

Bench

~240 ft
Picnic area

Picnic Table

~240 ft
Bench

Bench

~250 ft
Bench

Bench

~250 ft

Other recreation & entertainment

Chatham Square

Park

~350 ft

Funeral services

Ng Fook Funeral Service, LLC

Funeral Directors

36 Mulberry Street

~200 ft

Places of worship

The First Chinese Baptist Church

Place Of Worship

21 Pell Street

~240 ft

Specialty stores

Wing on Wo & Co

Gift

~110 ftMo-Su 10:00-16:00
+1-212-962-3577
Yu & Me Books

Books

44 Mulberry Street

~270 ftSu, Tu-We 11:00-19:00; Th-Sa 11:00-23:00
+16465591165Website

Electronics & technology

Chinatown Fair

Video Games

8 Mott Street

~170 ft

Parking facilities

Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~290 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~290 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~330 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~330 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~370 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~370 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~420 ft

Attractions

Bloody Angle

Attraction

~210 ft

Visitor information

Visitor information

Information

~240 ft
Visitor information

Information

~270 ft
Visitor information

Information

~310 ft
Chatham Square & East Broadway

Information

~420 ft