Jeff's Kitchen

5/5 Jeff's is a place that you'd never expect to be as special as it is. Reservations must be made in advance and dine in is the only option. This is because Jeff makes everything fresh from scratch, guaranteeing an unbelievable culinary experience. Most will tell you to come here for the dumplings and that's good advice. However, my favorite dish is the custom shrimp wonton soup that I ordered since I don't eat pork. What every dish has in common is they don't disappoint when it comes to texture and flavor. You can always count on a hot pot of tea that pairs nicely with everything else. Whenever you're craving authentic Shanghainese, make the reservation. Final comment is I think the place should be renamed "Mr. and Mrs. Jeff's Kitchen" since his wife is also an important part of the experience. Her level of service is outstanding. It's obvious the couple lives to please their patrons.

Very interesting place!! You call in advance, setup a reservation, they text you the current menu that Jeff is working with and you order in advance. You come in and Jeff makes a personalized meal for you. The food is absolutely next level. Couldn't recommend this place enough. Soup dumplings are INCREDIBLE!!

Absolutely the best Chinese restaurant in Michigan. They offer authentic Shanghainese cuisine. Dumplings are even better than Din Tai Fung, and everything we had was very nice. Reservation only, and you must order ahead as well because they cook everything fresh on the day. I've been to most of the well know Chinese restaurants in the metro Detroit and this place is the best without a doubt.

Definitely a special and unique place that I would highly recommend! The soup dumplings were supposedly the star of the show, but I personally really enjoyed the sweet glutinous rice wine soup. I love that there were glutinous rice balls with black sesame paste as well as tapioca pearls in there, and it seemed like the black sesame paste was made with some type of lard (maybe pork or duck?) which really elevated the flavors of the whole thing. There's something so satisfying about sweet and savory flavors with a touch of sourness from the rice wine in that soup. And of course, the dried osmathus flowers floating at the top created the most delicate aroma. The other dishes were wonderful as well, but I've never had a sweet glutinous rice wine soup quite like Jeff's. If my taste buds could sing, this would be it.

I don’t understand what these bad reviews are complaining about. It’s clearly stated on the website and the menu that it’s by reservation only, dishes have to be pre-ordered, and only one card per table is accepted. This is the best Chinese restaurant that you can find in Michigan, or in the Midwest in general. It has very authentic Chinese food — very fresh, umami, and delicious. Jeff and his wife clearly put a lot of effort and care into every stage of the meal preparation, which makes each dish unique and exceptional. I believe Jeff used to be a chef at one of the top restaurants in Shanghai. His dedication to every dish makes this place so special.