Little Alley

Shanghainese restaurant, 550 3rd Ave, New York, NY

VeganScore 50 · 1 vegan main dish

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Mains

• Eggplant In Garlic Sauce — Tender eggplant braised with green and red peppers, ginger, garlic, vinegar, and chili — savory, tangy, and mildly spicy with classic Sichuan-style flavor. Vegan
• Crispy Duck — Golden-fried duck seasoned with salt, pepper, and crispy fried onions — tender on the inside, perfectly crisp on the outside. A flavorful classic with rich texture and bold aroma.
• Stir Fried Cumin Lamb — Sliced lamb stir-fried with green and red peppers, onion, cumin, and chili powder — intensely fragrant, spicy, and packed with wok-fired flavor. A Northern Chinese favorite with bold character.
• Black Pepper Beef & Macadamia — Tender beef stir-fried with macadamia nuts, red and green peppers, onion, king oyster mushrooms, and asparagus — coated in a bold black pepper sauce for a rich, nutty crunch and deep savory flavor.
• Steamed Whole Bass — Can be deboned.
• Baby Eel With Scallion & Ginger Sauce — Sliced baby eel stir-fried with bamboo shoots, onion, scallion, ginger, and garlic, then finished with hot sesame oil — savory, silky, and bursting with fragrance. A classic Shanghainese delicacy.
• Eight Delicacies In Chili Sauce — A rich and savory stir-fry featuring beef, chicken, shrimp, tofu, bamboo shoots, edamame, and peanuts — all simmered in a mildly spicy chili bean sauce. A classic Shanghai-style dish full of bold flavor and texture.
• Braised Yellow Croaker
• Fish Fillet In Rice Wine Sauce — Tender flounder fillets gently simmered in a fragrant rice wine sauce with wood ear mushrooms, snow peas, and goji berries — light, aromatic, and subtly sweet with a touch of Shaoxing flavor.
• Dong Po Pork With Buns — Slow-braised pork belly glazed in a sweet soy-based sauce, served with steamed buns, bok choy, scallion, and a touch of sesame oil — melt-in-your-mouth tender with bold, comforting flavor.
• Shredded Pepper Steak — Shredded beef stir-fried with green chili, onion, garlic, and ginger — bold, aromatic, and full of wok-fired heat and savory depth.
• Mongolian Beef — Deep Fried
• Wuxi Rib — Tender baby back ribs slow-braised in a sweet soy glaze, served with crisp romaine stem — rich, sticky, and full of signature Wuxi-style flavor.
• Red Cooked Chicken With Sesame Oil — Tender chicken braised with ginger, basil, and sesame oil in a rich soy-based sauce — fragrant, comforting, and deeply flavorful with classic Taiwanese-style warmth.
• Little Alley Lion's Head
• Rice Cake & Capsella Flower
• Shanghai Stir Fried Thick Noodle — Thick udon noodles stir-fried with shrimp, shredded pork, shiitake mushrooms, and crisp romaine stem — savory, hearty, and infused with classic Shanghai flavors.
• Shrimp Fried Rice — Fragrant fried rice stir-fried with tender shrimp, scrambled egg, and fresh snow peas — light, savory, and naturally gluten-free.
• Chinese Sausage Fried Rice — Fragrant fried rice stir-fried with savory Chinese sausage, onion, scallion, and a hint of pepper powder — hearty, aromatic, and naturally gluten-free.
• Rice Cake & Salted Duck Egg — Chewy rice cakes tossed in a creamy, savory salted duck egg yolk sauce with tender shrimp — rich, silky, and deeply satisfying.
• Crab Over Rice — Fluffy steamed rice topped with delicate crab meat and fragrant ginger — light, savory, and infused with subtle ocean freshness.
• Soft Shell Crab With Rice Cake — Crispy soft shell crab stir-fried with chewy rice cakes and fresh basil — a delightful combination of textures and aromatic flavors.
• Sweet & Sour Ribs — Tender pork ribs glazed in a perfectly balanced sweet and tangy sauce — a beloved classic with deep, rich flavor.
• Tossed Noodles with Dried Shrimp
• Typhoon Shelter Garlic Shrimp — Crispy fried shrimp tossed with golden garlic crumbs and scallions — intensely fragrant, crunchy, and bursting with classic Hong Kong-style flavor.
• Pork Belly In Hot Sauce — Twice-cooked pork belly stir-fried with garlic, hot sauce, peppercorn oil, and sesame oil — rich, spicy, and bursting with numbing Sichuan flavors.
• Silken Egg Tofu With Seafood — Smooth silken egg tofu simmered with tender shrimp, flounder, snow peas, and colorful green and red peppers — light, silky, and packed with fresh ocean flavors.
• Braised Tofu With Crab Meat — A classic Shanghai delicacy, featuring silky soft tofu braised with fresh crab meat, ginger, and scallions — delicate, savory, and infused with subtle ocean sweetness.
• Braised Pork With Preserved Vegetable In Soy Sauce — A classic Cantonese dish featuring tender pork belly slow-braised with preserved mustard greens in a savory soy sauce — rich, flavorful, and served with soft steamed buns for the perfect balance.
• Ma Po Tofu — Can be vegetarian.
• Sweet & Sour Pork With Pineapple — Crispy pork pieces stir-fried with juicy pineapple chunks, red and green bell peppers, and onion in a tangy sweet and sour sauce — bright, flavorful, and perfectly balanced.
• String Bean With Minced Pork — Wok-tossed string beans stir-fried with minced pork, dried chili, and garlic — smoky, spicy, and packed with savory Sichuan flavors and a satisfying crunch.
• Fish Blossom — Whole sea bass topped with succulent shrimp, pine nuts, green and red peppers, and crispy rice — glazed with a tangy sweet and sour sauce for a vibrant, textural delight.
• Salted Duck Egg With Fish Fillet — Tender fish fillets cooked in a creamy, savory salted duck egg yolk sauce — rich, silky, and deeply flavorful with a velvety texture.
• Shredded Pork With Mu Shu Pancake — Savory shredded pork stir-fried with scallions and garlic, served with crisp cucumber and hoisin-style oyster sauce — wrapped in a soft Mu Shu pancake and finished with a hint of sesame.
• Dungeness Crab With Salted Duck Egg
• Lobster With Ginger and Scallion
• Braised Pork Shank
• Braised Pork Belly With Abalone — Tender pork & premium abalone in rich soy glaze.
• Beer-Braised Duck — Duck braised with beer, chili, and spices for a rich, aromatic flavor.
• Dry Pot Pork Intestine — Tender pork intestine braised and stir-fried with chili and spices in a sizzling dry pot.
• Stewed Chopped Beef Brisket With Tomato — Tender beef brisket stewed with fresh tomato for a rich, savory-sweet flavor.
• Succulent Tiger Prawns — Succulent tiger prawns quickly sautéed with fresh bok choy in a light garlic and soy glaze — tender, flavorful, and perfectly balanced.
• Braised Pork Meatball — Braised pork meatball blended with tofu and crunchy water chestnut, tender and flavorful with a light, refreshing bite.
• Curry Chicken Fried Rice — Golden fried rice tossed with tender chicken and aromatic curry spices.
• Rice Cake With Capsella Flower — Chewy rice cakes stir-fried with tender pork and fragrant capsella flowers, finished with a touch of sesame oil — a seasonal delicacy with light, aromatic flavors.
• Shredded Pork With Dried Bean Curd — Shredded pork stir-fried with dried bean curd, celery, and scallions in a light soy-based sauce
• Braised Pork With Chestnuts — Tender pork belly slowly braised with chestnuts in a savory soy-based sauce
• Stir Fried Chicken & Mixed Vegetables — Tender chicken slices stir-fried with peas, wood ear mushrooms, carrots, and onions in a light soy-based sauce
• Kungpao Chicken — Diced chicken stir-fried with peanuts, dried chili peppers, and scallions in a mildly spicy, tangy-sweet sauce
• Savory Scallion Beef — Tender slices of beef wok-seared with scallions and garlic in a rich, aromatic soy-based sauce
• Shredded Pork In Garlic Sauce — Julienned pork stir-fried with bamboo shoots, red and green peppers in a fragrant garlic sauce — a tangy and savory Sichuan-style favorite.
• Shrimp & Eggs — Tender shrimp stir-fried with fluffy scrambled eggs and scallions — a light and comforting Cantonese favorite.
• Fish Fillet With Tofu — Silky tofu simmered with tender fish fillet in a savory, lightly spiced broth
• Shredded Pork With Bamboo Shoot — Tender shredded pork stir-fried with fresh bamboo shoots and scallions in a light soy-based sauce — simple, aromatic, and satisfying.

Starters

• Salted Edamame Vegan
• Tossed Fragrant Tofu with Ma Lan Tou Vegan
• Marinated Cucumber Vegan
• Bean Curd Wrap Vegan
• Wood Ear Salad Vegan
• Vegetable Dumpling — Steamed dumplings filled with a wholesome blend of wild greens, bok choy, and shiitake mushrooms — light, flavorful, and completely vegan. Vegan
• Vegetable Potsticker — Pan-fried dumplings filled with a savory mix of wild greens, bok choy, and shiitake mushrooms — crispy on the outside, tender and flavorful inside. Vegan
• Little Alley Fish Head With Chopped Chili — Steamed fish head smothered in house-made chopped chili, garlic, and scallion — fiery, aromatic, and packed with bold Hunan-style flavor. A spicy showstopper perfect for sharing.
• Pork Soup Dumplings — Delicate steamed dumplings filled with juicy pork, ginger, and a savory broth — kissed with oyster sauce and sesame oil for a rich, aromatic bite.
• Crab Soup Dumplings — Steamed dumplings filled with tender pork and sweet crab meat, infused with ginger, oyster sauce, and sesame oil — bursting with rich, savory broth in every bite.
• Poached Dumplings In Chili Oil — Tender pork dumplings poached to perfection and served in a vibrant chili oil sauce with ginger and scallions — spicy, aromatic, and packed with bold flavor.
• Crystal Shrimp Dumplings — Translucent steamed dumplings filled with fresh, succulent shrimp — light, tender, and bursting with ocean flavor in every bite.
• Potstickers — Pan-fried dumplings filled with savory pork, Chinese vegetables, and fragrant ginger — golden, crispy on the outside, and juicy inside.
• Little Alley Chicken Dumplings
• Pan Fried Pork Buns — Golden pan-fried pork buns filled with savory pork, ginger, and a hint of sesame oil — crispy on the bottom, soft and juicy inside.
• Shanghai Shu Mai — Steamed dumpling filled with sticky rice and savory pork — a Shanghai classic.
• Honey Kaofu
• Smoked Carps — Bone in
• White Cut Chicken — Bone in
• Shanghai Crispy Eel
• Marinated Beef Slices
• Jellyfish with Scallion
• Preserved Eggs with Chopped Pepper
• Salted Chicken
• Sautéed Chicken With Hot Chili — A fiery Sichuan classic featuring deep-fried diced chicken sautéed with dry chili peppers, peanuts, peppercorn oil, hot sauce, and sesame — crispy, spicy, and packed with numbing heat and bold flavor.
• Giant Oyster With Garlic and Chopped Chili
• West Lake Beef Stew
• Oxtail Soup
• Wonton Soup
• Yan Du Xian
• Black Truffle Soup Dumplings — Delicate dumplings filled with pork and infused with black truffle aroma.
• Scallion Pancake — Crispy pan-fried pancake layered with fresh scallions and rendered lard — flaky, savory, and perfect as a snack or accompaniment.
• Cantonese Shu Mai — Steamed dumpling filled with juicy pork and fresh shrimp — a dim sum favorite.
• Little Alley Curry Chicken Dumplings — Handmade dumplings filled with tender chicken breast and fresh cabbage, wrapped in a delicate dough — steamed or pan-fried to juicy perfection.
• Braise Beef Brisket Noodle Soup — Tender beef brisket braised to perfection, served in a rich aromatic broth with springy noodles.
• Braised Beef Noodle Soup — Tender beef slices simmered in a savory broth with noodles
• Eight Delicacies Noodle Soup — A savory and slightly spicy noodle soup topped with eight flavorful ingredients
• Baby Eel Noodle Soup — Tender baby eel simmered in a savory broth with noodles

Desserts

• Sticky Rice Stuffed Lotus Root — Sweet lotus root stuffed with glutinous sticky rice, glazed with osmanthus jam and crystal sugar — tender, fragrant, and a perfect balance of chewy and floral sweetness. Vegan
• Eight Jewel Rice Pudding — A traditional sweet sticky rice pudding served with red beans, assorted raisins, and pumpkin sugar — naturally gluten-free, fragrant, and delightfully sweet. Perfect for sharing (serves 2). Vegan
• Crispy Pumpkin Pancakes — Golden, crispy pancakes made with sweet pumpkin puree — tender on the inside, perfectly crunchy outside, and naturally flavorful. A comforting seasonal treat. Vegan
• Crispy Taro Puff — taro paste, lard, flour, sesame
• Ice Cream

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