Reviews

Overall Total Score
4 out of 5
Impressive | 150 reviews

What Merri Miles doesn't like about Shanghai Cafe:
I like to support family run places, was hoping for a good meal. It was disappointing. Veg Lo Mein with Tofu contained broc and some canned mushrooms. Tasteless. I wanted it to be good but it really is not. View all feedback. What Lars Pasternack likes about Shanghai Cafe:
The food is always delicious, and they 're willing to alter the orders (to an extent, obviously), just ask. I 'm not a peas and carrots person, so it 's nice that they don 't feel the need to put it in their rice. Food is typically fast and the price is excellent. So glad I live so close.Parking: Part of a strip mall, so more than enough spaces. View all feedback.

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Restaurantji
4.0 ★ from 150 reviews
Lars
14.08.2023 - 16:19

The food is always delicious, and they 're willing to alter the orders (to an extent, obviously), just ask. I 'm not a peas and carrots person, so it 's nice th...

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Dennis
14.08.2023 - 16:19

On my first visit to the restaurant, I placed my order as soon as they opened. The staff informed me that my food would be ready in 15 minutes, but I had to wai...

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Susanne
14.08.2023 - 16:19

My brother comes in from our of the country, the first thing he wants is to go to Shanghai restaurant. He orders the most delicious fish, asking for snow peas i...

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Merri
14.08.2023 - 16:19

I like to support family run places, was hoping for a good meal. It was disappointing. Veg Lo Mein with Tofu contained broc and some canned mushrooms. Tasteless...

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Delayne
14.08.2023 - 16:19

Don't waste your time or money here. The lunch special is quantity over quality. Barely any flavor and veggies in the entrees very raw and undercooked. And no f...

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Sirved
3.8 ★ from 5 reviews
Sabrina
04.01.2024 - 07:54

Everything was delicious and cheap! The beef and snow peas comes with a side of rice! And for $4.95 extra you can add soup, egg roll and a fried wonton!

Sabrina
04.01.2024 - 07:54

I ordered Kung Pao Chicken and got Green Onion and Chicken. Not a good combination, no broccoli, no peppers, not even green celery. Very disappointed with the l...

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Sabrina
04.01.2024 - 07:54

Every dish we have had is delicious! The staff is always friendly and the food is appropriately priced. Great local spot.

Sabrina
04.01.2024 - 07:54

I absolutely love the food here. The owner is very sweet and always courteous. I used to visit Shanghai Cafe multiple times per month when I was in San Diego an...

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Sabrina
04.01.2024 - 07:54

I stopped here for the first time hoping to find a great hole in the wall eating experience. Unfortunately, that did not happen. The food was freshly made. The...

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