What are the best shrimp dishes in New York?

Based on diner recommendations, the best shrimp dish in New York is at Dim Sum Go Go. We compared 30 restaurants serving shrimp dishes.

How much do shrimp dishes cost in New York?

Shrimp dish prices in New York range from $5.00 to $75.00 across 30 restaurants.

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Best Shrimp Dishes in New York

30 restaurants compared

Price range: $5.00 – $75.00

Avg recommendation: 92%

Top 5 Shrimp Dishes in New York (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 30 restaurants:

Shrimp and Chive Dumplings at Dim Sum Go Go, $5.00 (Chinatown)
Pan-Fried Turnip Cake at Dim Sum Palace, $6.00 (Chinatown)
Tiger Shrimp with Candied Walnuts and Calabrian Chili Aioli at Potluck Club, $32.00 (Chinatown)
Tom Yum Goong (Shrimp Tom Yum Soup) at Soothr, $12.50 (East Village)
Shu Mai (Pork & Shrimp Dumplings) at Dim Sum Palace, $6.50 (Chinatown)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 30 Shrimp Dishes

Shrimp and Chive Dumplings

Dim Sum Go Go

Chinatown·$$

$5.00

Crystal skin dumplings with minced shrimp and Chinese chives.

Tip: The chive flavor is prominent—if you love aromatic vegetables, this is your dumpling.

Pan-Fried Turnip Cake

Dim Sum Palace

Chinatown·$

$6.00

Crispy pan-fried cake made with radish, rice flour, and dried shrimp.

Tiger Shrimp with Candied Walnuts and Calabrian Chili Aioli

Potluck Club

Chinatown·$$$

$32.00

Large shrimp with sweet-candied walnuts and spiced aioli.

Tip: The candied walnuts are the surprise element. They're sweet enough to contrast with spice.

Tom Yum Goong (Shrimp Tom Yum Soup)

Soothr

East Village·$$

$12.50

Spicy and sour shrimp broth with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime, and chilies.

Tip: Order as a starter to warm up your palate — it's light enough to enjoy before heavier curries.

Shu Mai (Pork & Shrimp Dumplings)

Dim Sum Palace

Chinatown·$

$6.50

Open-topped steamed dumplings with pork, shrimp, and mushroom.

#698% recommend

Joe's Signature Rice Roll

Joe's Steam Rice Roll

Chinatown·$

$9.25

Steamed rice roll filled with beef, pork, dried shrimp, egg, and vegetables.

Tip: Add extra chili oil—it’s not too hot but adds a deep savory dimension to the sweet soy sauce. The egg layer inside the roll is what makes this version superior to others.

#797% recommend

New York No. 1 Wonton Soup

Wu's Wonton King

Lower East Side·$$

$9.95

Hong Kong-style wontons with whole shrimp and pork in a clear broth.

Tip: The 'No. 1' means it's the largest size wonton. One bowl is a perfect light lunch or a great starter for a larger meal. The shrimp are remarkably fresh.

#896% recommend

Shrimp & Snow Pea Leaf Dumplings

Nom Wah Tea Parlor

Chinatown·$$

$8.50

Translucent dumplings filled with fresh shrimp and tender snow pea leaves.

Tip: These are lighter than the pork-based dumplings. They're the best way to judge the quality of their seafood sourcing. Dip them lightly in the ginger-soy sauce.

#996% recommend

Sea Urchin Custard with Shrimp

Bridges

Chinatown·$$$

$26.00

A delicate, briny custard topped with fresh shrimp.

Tip: The portions are small but the flavors are incredibly concentrated. This is a dish meant for slow, thoughtful eating.

#1095% recommend

Insalata di Mare

Zero Otto Nove

Arthur Avenue·$$$

$24.00

Fresh seafood salad with eight different types of marinated shellfish.

#1195% recommend

Spicy & Sour Spinach Dumplings

Xi'an Famous Foods

East Village·$

$11.50

Boiled dumplings filled with pork and shrimp in a bright, spicy-sour broth.

#1295% recommend

Wontons in Chili Oil

Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao

Flushing·$$

$9.95

Pork and shrimp wontons served in a savory, moderately spicy house-made chili oil.

#1395% recommend

Fried White Shrimp

Abuqir

Astoria·$$$

$11.00

Fresh shrimp lightly breaded and fried in the Egyptian style.

Tip: These are incredibly fresh. Eat them while they're piping hot—the breading is very light and can lose its crunch if it sits too long.

#1495% recommend

Signature Rice Roll (Pork, Shrimp, Egg, Cilantro)

Yi Ji Shi Mo

Chinatown·$

$8.00

Steamed rice roll with pork, shrimp, egg, and fresh cilantro, drizzled with soy sauce.

Tip: Rice rolls are made to order and take 25-30 minutes. Order first, then explore Chinatown and come back.

#1595% recommend

Shrimp Party Rice Roll

Joe's Steam Rice Roll

Chinatown·$

$10.50

Steamed rice roll with fresh shrimp, dried shrimp, egg, and vegetables.

#1695% recommend

Beef Tripe & Wonton Noodle Soup

H K Wonton Garden

Chinatown·$$

$6.25

Chewy noodles in silky broth with tender beef tripe, handmade wontons filled with shrimp and pork.

#1794% recommend

Suey Kew Soup

Wo Hop

Chinatown·$

$9.50

Traditional dumplings filled with pork, shrimp, and wood ear mushrooms in a clear broth.

#1894% recommend

Fried Shrimp Heads

Cervo's

Lower East Side·$$$

$14.00

Crispy, deep-fried shrimp heads served with a spicy dipping sauce.

#1993% recommend

Shrimp Party Rice Roll (Shrimp, Dried Shrimp, Cilantro, Egg)

Yi Ji Shi Mo

Chinatown·$

$7.50

Rice roll loaded with shrimp, dried shrimp for umami, cilantro, and egg.

Tip: The dried shrimp adds umami depth—order this if you want something more complex than the pork version.

#2092% recommend

Cocktail Shrimp

Penny

East Village·$$$

$24.00

Large, perfectly poached shrimp served with a punchy house cocktail sauce.

#2192% recommend

Wonton Noodle Soup

H K Wonton Garden

Chinatown·$$

$5.75

Handmade wontons in clear, flavorful broth with chewy egg noodles.

#2290% recommend

Spring Roll

Banh Mi Saigon

Chinatown·$

$5.50

Classic fresh summer roll with shrimp, pork, and herbs.

#2390% recommend

Shrimp Har Gow

Dim Sum Palace

Chinatown·$

$6.50

Steamed shrimp dumplings in translucent rice flour wrapper.

#2490% recommend

Shrimp Mofongo

Malecon

Washington Heights·$$

$14.50

Fried plantains mashed with garlic and olive oil, topped with shrimp.

#2589% recommend

Le Balthazar (Shellfish Plateau)

Balthazar

SoHo·$$$

$75.00

A lavish raw bar platter with oysters, clams, lobster, crab, and shrimp served with mignonette and cocktail sauce.

Tip: Order this for the table if you want to make an impression. The variety ensures everyone finds something they love. Ask your server which oysters are best that day.

#2689% recommend

Red Shrimp & Uni Tartare

Crevette

West Village·$$$

$42.00

Raw red shrimp and sea urchin tartare with seasonal aromatics.

Tip: This showcases raw ingredient quality — if you're unsure about tartare, try the Dover sole instead.

#2788% recommend

Red Shrimp from Balearic Sea

Txula Steak

Hudson Yards·$$$

$28.00

Charcoal-grilled red shrimp with simple olive oil and lemon finish.

Tip: Peel and eat with your hands — part of the fun is the interactive element and getting the sweet meat out of the shell.

#2887% recommend

Viagra Empanada (Seafood)

Empanada Mama

Hell's Kitchen·$$

$5.50

Flour empanada filled with shrimp and crab in a creamy seafood stew base.

#2985% recommend

Pan-Fried Noodles with Seafood

H K Wonton Garden

Chinatown·$$

$8.50

Crispy fried noodles topped with shrimp, squid, scallops, and a savory gravy.

#3085% recommend

Shrimp Scampi Pizza

B Side

Hell's Kitchen·$$

$26.00

Wood-fired pizza topped with shrimp, garlic, white wine reduction, and fresh parsley.