ZipPicks Awards
Best Chinese in Upper West Side
Master Critic Review
Tri Dim Shanghai West
8.0
Tri Dim Shanghai West focuses on Shanghainese and Sichuan dishes in a comfortable Columbus Avenue dining room with both dim sum and full entrées. Regulars come for soup dumplings, Peking duck, and a broad menu that works equally well for family-style dinners and slightly dressed-up nights out.
Must-Try Dishes:
Shanghai Steamed Pork Juicy Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao), Peking Duck, Young Chow Fried Rice
Scores:
Value: 6.6
Service: 7.8
Consistency: 8.3
Food Quality: 8.6
Atmosphere: 8.2
Cultural Relevance: 7.9
What makes it special: Shanghai-leaning menu with xiao long bao and Peking duck in a polished but comfortable room.
Who should go: Couples and small groups sharing soup dumplings and duck.
When to visit: Evenings and weekends when the room has steady buzz.
What to order: Pork soup dumplings, Peking duck, Young Chow fried rice.
Insider tip: Plan to share a duck and a couple of dim sum plates rather than over-ordering main courses.