Chili Oil Wontons

Szechuan-Style Wontons

Shanghai 21 · Chinatown, Manhattan

6.9 Forkelo score Limited data

#2 Chili Oil Wontons in New York City of 9

Why people love it

Delicate wontons in a spicy-sweet sauce with crispy shallots; a top local pick for chili-oil wontons in Manhattan.

Observations

low reddit
Commenter (12 pts) says the best chili wontons are at Shanghai 21, eaten with old-style lo mein.
medium infatuation
Critic review loves the Szechuan-style wontons: spicy-sweet sauce, crispy shallots, delicate wrappers.
low reddit
Top answer (21 pts) for Manhattan chili-oil wontons like White Bear's.

Evidence

Mentions: 3 dish-specific
Positive: 100%
Recommended: 3 times
Sources: 2 independent types
Scored: November 2026

Details

Restaurant: Shanghai 21
Neighborhood: Chinatown, Manhattan
City: New York, NY
Menu verified: November 2026

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