The Dumplings At LJ Shanghai In Cleveland's AsiaTown Are Diners' Latest Obsession
By Nikki Rhoades|Published October 27, 2019
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Nikki is a lifelong Ohioan with a love for literature. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Akron and has enjoyed publishing her written work since 2007. She has a love of travel and does so frequently, though she believes that home is where the heart is — she continues to work in and around Cleveland as a digital content specialist to this day, working on everything from commercial scripts and social media posts to grassroots marketing initiatives.
When it comes to dining in Cleveland’s AsiaTown, foodies often encounter conflict. There are many incredible eateries offering authentic dishes, so it can be a challenge to narrow down the search for the very best dining destination. Fortunately, local diners have set their gaze on one delicious dish… soup dumplings! If you’re a fan of steamed delicacies, you will adore the dumplings at LJ Shanghai. Prepare your taste buds for a heavenly indulgence in AsiaTown, because this dish is sure to become your new favorite.
Cleveland's AsiaTown has much to offer, but LJ Shanghai is a fan-favorite destination.
AsiaTown has been around since about the 1920s, and it has thrived as a destination for authentic Chinese, Korean, and Indian eats. Its markets and restaurants are adored by locals for their fine selection of quirky ingredients and one-of-a-kind dishes.
This vibrant eatery opened in 2017, and ever since hungry diners have enjoyed exploring their menu.
Traditionally, this cherished Chinese dish is served in a steaming bamboo basket known as a xiaolong. This tradition, as you can see, is adhered to at LJ Shanghai.
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These delicacies are also known as soup dumplings, as they are often filled with hot soup and pork, seafood, or vegetables.
At LJ Shanghai, you'll enjoy a steamy morsel filled with a combination of soup, pork, and chicken. They run at about $6 for half a dozen, and this dish is so filling that it often serves as an entree for many.
At LJ Shanghai, you'll love warming up on cold days with soup. Fried bean curd is a vegetarian favorite, and cucumbers with garlic tease the taste buds with big flavor.
And the atmosphere? Why, it's spacious and clean, a stark contrast to the greasy spoon-style Chinese carryouts that are so common in Greater Cleveland.
While these hole in the wall eateries are delicious and great for carryout, they're not typically ideal places to meet up with friends or with a date. However, LJ Shanghai is the kind of place you could take even your mother-in-law and leave her totally impressed. The atmosphere is open yet cozy, a truly impressive addition to the local dining scene.
In addition to great food and an impressive atmosphere, you'll also enjoy a menu featuring affordable options.
Almost everything on the menu is under $15, affording you the opportunity to mix-and-match your meal. Share edamame and sweet and sour ribs, or try something different and go with a spicy pig intestine soup. If you're a lover of Asian cuisine, you'll find yourself impressed by the offerings of this incredible Cleveland eatery.
Prepare your taste buds, because this Cleveland favorite destination is an absolute treat.
Dining in Cleveland’s AsiaTown can seem overwhelming, as there is so much to choose from. However, LJ Shanghai is a prime choice for many… and it’s no secret why! Who will you be taking to this yummy spot?
While you’re in the neighborhood, you should check out some of these awesome attractions in AsiaTown.
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