Joe's Shanghai is a Chinese restaurant that gives New York City, United States a clear reason to appear on a dining shortlist. The draw is regional technique, texture and the rhythm of shared plates; at a casual value price point, it should be judged as a practical, value-minded stop with more character than a default booking. Read it as a place for flavor, texture and a point of view rooted in cuisine rather than decor alone, with the final judgment depending on execution, hospitality and consistency across the meal.