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3 TIMES (Water St)
$$ · Chinese

38 Water St, New York, NY 10004
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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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3 TIMES (Water St) 8.0
Tribeca-Civic Center
Vibes: Quick Bites Champions Trendy Table Hotspots Solo Dining Sanctuaries Comfort Food Classics
3 TIMES on Water Street is a fast-casual Shanghainese-focused spot where soup dumplings, dim sum, and noodle bowls come out quickly but with noticeably better execution than typical steam-table fare. Small tables, counter ordering, and steady office traffic make it as useful for a fast solo lunch as for a low-key dumpling run with coworkers.
Must-Try Dishes: Pork soup dumplings, Dan Dan noodles, Shanghai stir-fried thick noodles
Scores:
Value: 7.4 Service: 7.8 Consistency: 8.2 Food Quality: 8.7 Atmosphere: 6.5 Cultural Relevance: 8.3
What makes it special: Shanghainese-leaning counter spot built around soup dumplings and noodles.
Who should go: Office workers craving quick but serious dumplings and noodle bowls.
When to visit: Weekday lunches before noon or early evenings to dodge lines.
What to order: Pork soup dumplings, Dan Dan noodles, Shanghai stir-fried noodles.
Insider tip: Order at the counter, grab a table, and pair dumplings with one shared noodle bowl.