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Little Alley menu

Little Alley is in Murray Hill. Dishcover has indexed 98 dishes from its public menu.

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When is Little Alley open?

DayHours
Sunday11:00–14:45, 17:00–21:15
Monday11:00–14:45, 17:00–21:15
Tuesday11:00–14:45, 17:00–21:15
Wednesday11:00–14:45, 17:00–21:15
Thursday11:00–14:45, 17:00–21:15
Friday11:00–14:45, 17:00–21:45
Saturday11:00–14:45, 17:00–21:45

APPETIZER

  • Bean Curd Wrap — Delicate rolls of dry tofu skin wrapped around shredded bamboo shoots and shiitake mushrooms, lightly dressed with sesame oil — a classic cold dish that’s earthy, aromatic, and satisfying. Dry Tofu Skin, Shredded Bamboo Shoot, Shredded Shiitake Mushroom, Sesame Oil $14
  • Chicken in Chili Oil — Poached chicken served chilled and drizzled with house-made chili oil infused with star anise, cinnamon, Sichuan peppercorns, and allspice — numbing, aromatic, and deeply flavorful. Chicken, minced peanut, cilantro, homemade chili oil $15
  • Honey Kaofu — Braised wheat gluten cubes in a sweet soy-honey glaze with peanuts, wood ear mushrooms, and bamboo shoots — a classic Shanghainese cold dish with rich texture and deep flavor. $12
  • Jellyfish with Scallion — Crisp jellyfish head lightly tossed with scallion and sesame oil — cool, chewy, and delicately savory. A refreshing cold appetizer with classic Shanghainese flavor. $15
  • Little Alley Pig Ear — Thinly sliced pig ear tossed with scallion, peppercorn oil, and chili oil — crunchy, spicy, and full of numbing-savory flavor. A classic cold Shanghainese delicacy. $13
  • Marinated Beef Slices — Tender sliced beef marinated in soy sauce and chef’s secret blend of spices — savory, aromatic, and slow-cooked to perfection. A classic cold appetizer with deep, layered flavor. Beef, Chef’s Secret Spices, Soy Sauce $16
  • Marinated Cucumber — Crunchy cucumber slices marinated in a sweet and tangy soy-garlic dressing with a hint of sesame oil — cool, refreshing, and packed with flavor. $12
  • Preserved Eggs with Chopped pepper — Creamy preserved century eggs topped with spicy chopped chili and sweet bell pepper — rich, smoky, and bursting with heat and umami. A punchy cold appetizer with bold character. $12
  • Salted Edamame — Fresh soybeans, lightly salted — a simple, refreshing snack. $10
  • Shanghai Crispy Eel — Crispy fried eel tossed with sesame oil, aged vinegar, and fresh ginger — bold, tangy, and deeply aromatic. A Shanghainese specialty known for its rich texture and punchy flavor. $16
  • Smoked Carps — Deep-fried and marinated bone-in carp slices glazed with a sweet soy-based sauce and topped with sesame seeds — a nostalgic Shanghainese cold appetizer with bold flavor and crispy edges. $16
  • Sweet & Sour Ribs — Tender pork ribs braised until caramelized in a tangy house-made sweet and sour glaze — rich, glossy, and packed with Shanghai-style flavor. $14
  • Tossed Fragrant Tofu with Ma Lan Tou — Finely chopped Ma Lan Tou greens gently tossed with dry tofu and sesame oil — light, aromatic, and refreshing. A traditional cold appetizer that celebrates subtle flavor and texture. $12
  • Tossed Noodles with Dried Shrimp — Springy noodles tossed with fragrant scallion oil, dried shrimp, and soy sauce — savory, aromatic, and full of umami in every bite. $13
  • White Cut Chicken — Tender bone-in poached chicken served chilled with scallion, ginger, and sesame oil — accompanied by our house special dipping sauce. $14

CARBS

  • 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. $16
  • Crab Over Rice — Fluffy steamed rice topped with delicate crab meat and fragrant ginger — light, savory, and infused with subtle ocean freshness. Crab Meat, Rice, Ginger $26
  • Curry Chicken Fried Rice — Golden fried rice tossed with tender chicken and aromatic curry spices. $16
  • 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. Salted Duck Egg Sauce, Shrimp, Rice Cake $18
  • 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. Pork, Capsella Flower, Rice Cake, Sesame Oil $16
  • 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. $18
  • Shrimp Fried Rice — Fragrant fried rice stir-fried with tender shrimp, scrambled egg, and fresh snow peas — light, savory, and naturally gluten-free. Shrimp, Egg, Rice, Snow Pea $17
  • 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. Soft shell crab, Rice cake, Basil $38

DIMSUM

  • Black Truffle Soup Dumplings (4) — Delicate dumplings filled with pork and infused with black truffle aroma. $18
  • Cantonese Shu Mai (4) — Steamed dumpling filled with juicy pork and fresh shrimp — a dim sum favorite. $12
  • Crab Soup Dumplings (4) — 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. Pork, Crab Meat, Ginger, Oyster Sauce, Sesame Oil $12
  • Crispy Taro Puff (2) — taro paste, lard, flour, sesame $8
  • Crystal Shrimp Dumplings (4) — Translucent steamed dumplings filled with fresh, succulent shrimp — light, tender, and bursting with ocean flavor in every bite. Shrimp, Flour $12
  • Little Alley Curry Chicken Dumplings (6) — Handmade dumplings filled with tender chicken breast and fresh cabbage, wrapped in a delicate dough — steamed or pan-fried to juicy perfection. Curry, Chicken, Cabbage, basil $12
  • Pan Fried Pork Buns (4) — Golden pan-fried pork buns filled with savory pork, ginger, and a hint of sesame oil — crispy on the bottom, soft and juicy inside. $12
  • Poached Dumplings in Chili Oil (6) — 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. $10
  • Pork Soup Dumplings (4) — Delicate steamed dumplings filled with juicy pork, ginger, and a savory broth — kissed with oyster sauce and sesame oil for a rich, aromatic bite. $10
  • Potstickers (4) — Pan-fried dumplings filled with savory pork, Chinese vegetables, and fragrant ginger — golden, crispy on the outside, and juicy inside. Pork, Chinese Vegetable, Ginger $10
  • Scallion Pancake (1) — Crispy pan-fried pancake layered with fresh scallions and rendered lard — flaky, savory, and perfect as a snack or accompaniment. $11
  • Shanghai Shu Mai (4) — Steamed dumpling filled with sticky rice and savory pork — a Shanghai classic. $12
  • Vegetable Dumpling (4) — Steamed dumplings filled with a wholesome blend of wild greens, bok choy, and shiitake mushrooms — light, flavorful, and completely vegan. Wild Greens, Bok Choy, Shiitake Mushroom $9
  • Vegetable Potsticker (4) — Pan-fried dumplings filled with a savory mix of wild greens, bok choy, and shiitake mushrooms — crispy on the outside, tender and flavorful inside. $10

ENTRÉE

  • 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. Baby Eel, Bamboo Shoot, Onion, Scallion, Ginger, Garlic, Sesame Oil $28
  • Beer-Braised Duck — Duck braised with beer, chili, and spices for a rich, aromatic flavor. $25
  • 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. Beef, Macadamia Nut, Red & Green Pepper, Onion, King Oyster Mushroom, Asparagus $30
  • Braised Pork Belly with Abalone — Tender pork & premium abalone in rich soy glaze. $32
  • 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. $23
  • 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. Soft Tofu, Crab Meat, Ginger, Scallion $22
  • 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. $33
  • 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. $25
  • Dry Pot Pork Intestine — Tender pork intestine braised and stir-fried with chili and spices in a sizzling dry pot. $26
  • 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. $26
  • 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. Sea Bass, Shrimp, Pine Nut, Green and Red Pea, Sweet and Sour Sauce, Crispy Rice $36
  • 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. $24
  • 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. Fish Head, Chili, Garlic, Scallion, Soy Sauce $36
  • Little Alley Lion’s Head — Braised pork meatball blended with tofu and crunchy water chestnut, tender and flavorful with a light, refreshing bite. $24
  • Little Alley Sautéed Tiger Prawn — Succulent tiger prawns quickly sautéed with fresh bok choy in a light garlic and soy glaze — tender, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. Tiger Prawn, Bok Choy $26
  • Ma Po Tofu — Silken soft tofu simmered in a spicy Sichuan peppercorn and chili bean sauce with minced pork — numbing, savory, and deeply flavorful. Can be made vegetarian without pork. $20
  • Mongolian Beef — Crispy deep-fried shredded beef stir-fried with onion, green and red peppers in a rich, tangy tomato-based sauce — sweet, savory, and irresistibly bold. Shredded Beef, Onion, Green and Red Pepper, Tomato Sauce. Deep Fried $25
  • 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. Pork Belly, Garlic, Hot Sauce, Peppercorn Oil, Sesame Oil $24
  • 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. $24
  • 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. Salted Duck Egg Sauce, Fish Fillet $24
  • 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. $24
  • 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. $24
  • 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. Shredded pork, Scallion, Cucumber, Mu Shu Pancake, Oyster Sauce, Garlic, Sesame $21
  • 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. $23
  • Steamed Whole Bass — Whole sea bass delicately steamed and topped with scallion and our chef’s secret soy-based sauce — tender, aromatic, and naturally sweet. Can be deboned upon request. $34
  • Stewed Chopped Beef Brisket with Tomato — Tender beef brisket stewed with fresh tomato for a rich, savory-sweet flavor. $24
  • 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. $26
  • 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. String Bean, Dry Chili, Minced Pork, Garlic $22
  • 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. Pork, Pineapple, Red & Green Bell Pepper, Onion $24
  • 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. Shrimp, Fried Garlic, Scallion $26
  • 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. Baby Rib, Romaine Stem $23

LUNCH SPECIAL

  • Baby Eel Noodle Soup — Tender baby eel simmered in a savory broth with noodles $14
  • Braise Beef Brisket Noodle Soup — Tender beef brisket braised to perfection, served in a rich aromatic broth with springy noodles. $15
  • Braised Beef Noodle Soup — Tender beef slices simmered in a savory broth with noodles $14
  • Braised Pork with Chestnuts — Tender pork belly slowly braised with chestnuts in a savory soy-based sauce Pork, Chestnut, Soy Sauce $13
  • Eight Delicacies Noodle Soup — A savory and slightly spicy noodle soup topped with eight flavorful ingredients $15
  • Fish Fillet with Tofu — Silky tofu simmered with tender fish fillet in a savory, lightly spiced broth $14
  • Kungpao Chicken — Diced chicken stir-fried with peanuts, dried chili peppers, and scallions in a mildly spicy, tangy-sweet sauce Chicken, Peanut, Dry Chili, Brown Sauce $13
  • Savory Scallion Beef — Tender slices of beef wok-seared with scallions and garlic in a rich, aromatic soy-based sauce Beef, Scallion, Onion $14
  • 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. $13
  • 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. $13
  • Shredded Pork with Dried Bean Curd — Shredded pork stir-fried with dried bean curd, celery, and scallions in a light soy-based sauce Pork, Dried Bean Curd, Celery $13
  • Shrimp & Eggs — Tender shrimp stir-fried with fluffy scrambled eggs and scallions — a light and comforting Cantonese favorite. Shrimp, Egg, Scallion $13
  • Stir Fried Chicken & Mixed Vegetables — Tender chicken slices stir-fried with peas, wood ear mushrooms, carrots, and onions in a light soy-based sauce Chicken, Pea, Onion, Wood Ear, Carrot $13
  • Stir Fried Shanghai Bok Choy — Crisp baby Shanghai bok choy stir-fried with fresh garlic Bok Choy, Garlic $12

SOUP

  • Oxtail Soup — Slow-simmered oxtail soup enriched with goji berries, cordyceps flower, and Chinese yam — deeply warming, restorative, and full of natural sweetness. A truly comforting and healing broth. Oxtail, Goji Berry, Cordyceps, Yam $20
  • West Lake Beef Stew — A silky, savory soup made with soft tofu, minced beef, egg, and celery — light, nourishing, and delicately seasoned in the traditional Hangzhou style. $20
  • Wonton Soup — Hand-folded mini wontons wrapped in egg skin, filled with marinated wild greens and minced pork, served in a light broth with seaweed, scallion, and a touch of sesame oil — comforting, savory, and full of texture. $14
  • Yan Du Xian — A traditional Shanghainese soup made with salted pork, pork belly, tofu skin, bamboo shoots, bok choy, and shiitake mushrooms — rich, savory, and deeply nourishing with a delicate umami broth. $21

SWEETS

  • Crispy Pumpkin Pancakes (4) — Golden, crispy pancakes made with sweet pumpkin puree — tender on the inside, perfectly crunchy outside, and naturally flavorful. A comforting seasonal treat. $10
  • Eight Jewel Rice Pudding (for 2) — 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). $12
  • Ice Cream ( 2 Scoops ) — Flavor: Strawberry, Green Tea, Milk Chocolate $9
  • Rice Ball in Rice Wine (for 2) — Soft sticky rice balls served in a sweet and tangy fermented rice wine broth with delicate egg drops — a traditional dessert that's warming and soothing. Serves 2. $10
  • Sticky Rice Stuffed Lotus Root (8) — 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. Lotus Root, Sticky Rice, Osmanthus Jam, Crystal Sugar $14

VEGGIE

  • 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. $20
  • Garlic Romaine Lettuce (V) — Crisp romaine lettuce stir-fried with fragrant garlic. $18
  • Luffa & Edamame — Tender luffa squash stir-fried with fresh edamame — light, naturally sweet, and full of clean, seasonal flavor. $20
  • Snow Pea Shoot in Rich Broth — Tender snow pea shoots simmered in a rich house-made chicken broth with salted egg, century egg, ham, shrimp, and dried scallop — savory, nourishing, and full of umami depth. Can also be prepared stir-fried upon request. $22
  • Stir Fried Bok Choy with Garlic — Crisp bok choy stir-fried with fresh garlic — light, aromatic, and naturally delicious. A clean and classic vegetable side. $20
  • Stir Fried Cauliflower with Dry Chili Pepper — Crispy cauliflower wok-fried with dry chili for a bold, spicy kick. $21
  • Water Spinach with Fermented Bean Curd — Stir-fried water spinach tossed with fermented bean curd — bold, creamy, and packed with savory umami flavor. A classic Chinese homestyle favorite. $22

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