上海灘 Shanghailander Palace

Shanghailander Palace is a true gem for those seeking authentic Shanghai-style cuisine, and honestly, I’m surprised this restaurant holds a low star rating. While the service leaves room for improvement, the quality and authenticity of the food far outweigh any shortcomings, making it well worth a visit. Ambiance: 4/5 The dining area is simple yet comfortable, with a traditional feel that suits the style of cuisine. It’s not overly flashy, but it creates the right atmosphere for enjoying a hearty, family-style Chinese meal. Authenticity: 5/5 If you’re from Shanghai—or familiar with its culinary traditions—you’ll immediately recognize the flavors here. The dishes are classic, nuanced, and true to the region’s cuisine. It’s rare to find a restaurant that delivers Shanghai flavors this faithfully. Flavor: 4/5 The food is deeply satisfying, with well-balanced seasonings and a great mix of textures. From their signature Shanghainese dishes to their flavorful stir-fries, each plate reflects skill and care in preparation. This is comfort food at its finest, with a clear nod to tradition. Service: 3/5 The service is average at best and could use improvement, especially given the price point. While staff are polite, there’s a noticeable lack of attentiveness, and the pacing of dishes can be uneven. Cost: 4/5 While prices lean on the higher side, the authenticity and taste make it a worthwhile splurge. If you’re craving genuine Shanghainese flavors, this is the place to indulge. Final verdict: Shanghailander Palace may not deliver a five-star dining experience in terms of service, but when it comes to true Shanghai flavors, it’s hard to beat. For those who value culinary authenticity over polish, this spot deserves a solid 4 stars.

Excellent food. Service was quick too. They also have a wall of famous people that have visited this restaurant at one point. The heavy hitters are: Black Pepper Steak Cubes and Shanghailander Pan Fried Buns. The veggies were delicious too and so were the fish wrapped in some crunchy green stuff. They serve everything promptly and presentation is 10/10 too. There was no wait time on a Saturday night (they did ask us to leave like 5 mins after we had paid, but they are justified to do so, since another party was coming in). There is also parking in the back.

Five stars for the amazing time I had with my Ad Gals. The service was great, quicker and friendlier than most places nearby ⭐️ My favorite dishes were the jellyfish and the eel 🤤 the marinade raw crab and the lightly fried fish filet are also good. Not sure what the sign at front is about but better safe than sorry 🤔🤷🏻‍♀️🫶photos for your reference below.

I have been there several times over the years and really like the Shanghailander Palace. If you like traditional Shanghainese food I would highly recommend it. There are plenty of Shanghai cold dishes and main dishes to choose from to fit your tastes. Can be a little pricy depending on your orders. A nice clean restaurant and the waiter's services are very warm and helpful. Takeout is pretty convenient as well.

11/2/2024 - Had a banquet menu lunchoen at an elegant private room. Overall, each dish is delicious while the Pan-fried buns (生煎包) is average (2 or 3 stars) because the meats and taste is not good, or lacks umami (缺乏鲜味), although the appearance is very good. This is either #1 Shanghai restaurant or one of the top 2 in the County of Los Angeles with an authentic Chinese Cuisine. On the other hand, exchanging a plate only took place once during a 12-course banquet period, which is below an upscale dining restaurant standard.

Five of us dined together and ordered a total of ten dishes—three appetizers and seven mains. The dishes were all quite authentic, showcasing solid technique and balanced flavors. Appetizers included pickled radish, jellyfish with vinegar, and drunken chicken. The jellyfish stood out with its refreshing crunch and well-balanced acidity. The drunken chicken had a nicely layered wine marinade—aromatic but not overpowering. On to the main courses: cauliflower with smoked bacon in casserole, stir-fried fresh abalone with ginger and scallion, meatball stuffed with salted egg yolk, vermicelli in casserole, and glutinous shao mai, among others. The vermicelli casserole had excellent wok hei (wok fragrance), giving it that deep, smoky flavor we love. The meatball with salted egg yolk was rich and savory, and the abalone was tender with clean, bright seasoning. Every dish was well-prepared, and the overall meal felt comforting.

The pork trotter was dry! The whole point of that dish is the softness. The pork was either frozen or overcooked. $30+ dish. What a disappointment. Also the wok fried noodle had 2 tiny pieces of pork in the whole dish, we almost didnt know it was there ! Only thing that was good was the shen zien bao but if they were real shanghainese style it would have soup in them (no not xia long bao). Never again.

Love the decor and the environment. Most importantly the food! Pickled prune fried fish may sound weird, but was delicious! It draws the sourness from pickled prunes, deeply fried so the whole fish including bones is edible, and finishes with a glaze of sweet and sour sauce. Yum! Best Shanghai restaurant in LA! The weekday lunch specials are of great value! We ordered a couple of appetizers afraid the $14 lunch meal won’t fill us, but we were surprised!

There was a lot of people in the restaurant around dinner time and I liked that were little appetizers to eat while waiting for the main entrees. The food was good but definitely a bit on the pricer side for the portion size. The soup had the largest portion but the beef entree we got was a lot smaller. This restaurant is more of a banquet/family dining to celebrate rather than a quick bite out. There's a parking lot in the back as well as street parking.

DON'T EAT! NOT RECOMMENDED! 本點評所有照片截圖自我拍的視頻，先總結：所有的菜都偏甜，且甜味都飄在上面，浮在頂層；下面又偏鹹，完全沒有得到上海菜的精髓。 我們來詳細說菜，中文英文菜名均來自於菜單： 冷菜 烤麩 Marinated Bran Dough with Peanuts 菜單是「烤夫」，這個個錯別字。這道菜，簡直是在逗我？上海沒有這樣的烤麩，水水的，淡淡的，上海的四喜烤麩是不用罐頭筍的，且是是濃油赤醬的，是油亮油亮的，而不是這樣的。另外，金筋菜沒有剪根。完全不及格，0/10 白斬雞：Shanghai Style Chicken 店裡叫三黃雞，這是我在洛杉磯的所有中餐館中，吃到的最差的白斬雞，連毛都沒有拔乾淨。沒有雞的香味，雞肉沒有活的感覺，皮也不夠黃也不脆。另外，上海的白斬雞，蘸料是要蒸過的，醬油裡是要有薑末蔥末的。上海菜很多有甜味，但三黃雞的蘸料絕對不是甜醬油而已。把雞胸單獨拿出來單切裝盆算是一個創意，加一分。1/10 本幫燻魚 Shanghai Style Smoked Fish 眾所周知，上海燻魚不是「smoked」而是「deep fried」，這個英文菜單完全不對啊！這是冷菜熱上版的燻魚，口感不錯，但是糖重了一些，却沒有入味，甜鹹浮在表面。5/10 醬鴨 Old Shanghai Stewed Duck in Soy Sauce 味浮在面上，沒有吃進去；顏色實在太深了。5/10 老醋海蜇 Jeey Fish with Vinegar 雖然脆，但進貨有問題，太硬了。另外，老醋海蜇也好，老醋蜇頭也好，都是山東菜；上海的海蜇是不用陳醋而用米醋的。2/10 話梅烤仔魚 Deep-Fried Larval Fish with Plum 炸得中規中矩，但是絲亳沒有話梅的香和味道，另外完全沒有籽，思鄉是可以的，美食是算不上的。5/10 桂花糖蓮藕 Sweet Lotus with Osmanthus 這叫什麼英文名，有夠亂七八糟。其實是米塞藕，出品很子，但是中規中矩。8/10 熱菜 上海灘紅燒肉 Shanghai Style Braised Pork in Brown Sauce 開玩笑的紅燒肉，每塊都不是方的，上大下小，燒法有問題；調味也有問題，甜而不鮮；配的蛋是破的。另外，十四個人一席，上一份九塊的紅燒肉，我不知道這種飯店是怎麼開的；別和我說一份就是九塊，上海的好飯店多了，包房裡都是可以按人頭出紅燒肉的。0/10 響油鱔糊 Tasty Sauteed Eel 沒有「響」這個環節，就無法把蔥薑蒜的味道在現場逼出來，直接把「響油」變成了「油浸」。鱔絲不腥，相當不容易，很讚！但是，鱔糊是勾芡的，不是自來芡；勾芡也沒問題，但要掛上，不能掉下來。6/10 風鵝砂鍋 Air Dried Goose Pot 當中席中味道最好的一道東西，但是湯色黃得有點蹊蹺。8/10 肉蟹炒年糕 Shanghai Style Crab with Ricecake 非常有趣的一道菜，因為沒有大閘蟹，改用肉蟹，沒辦法的辦法，不錯，但是不能再叫Shanghai Style了，因為調味也不是上海的調味了。 豆苗 Soybean Leaves 沒摘過，要吐渣，這麼一道賣二十多美元，還不好好摘，實在是太過份了。2/10 苔條魚 Fish Fillet with Seaweed 這道菜，如果能給負分，值得-10分。洛杉磯明明有黃魚有苔條，為什麼不老老實實做苔條黃魚，偏要做這種綠得嚇人倒怪的苔條魚？外殼脆而不鬆、硬而不酥，裡面的魚沒有魚味，可能是basa之類的白肉魚。0/10 油燜茭白 另一道-10分的菜，這麽好的食材完全給糟踏了，吃上去的口感是水水的，難道是用水煮熟後再炒的？太軟 ，沒有口感，又好似燒過了頭，沒有茭白特殊的香味。0/10 清蒸紅斑 出品很漂亮，但是你如果仔細看的話，其實是蒸過頭了的；還好是活魚，吃口還算不錯。6/10 川味辣子雞 Sichuan Pepper Chicken 這是當天做得最好的菜，得第一名吧！但是大家見識過用小麻花來充份量的辣子雞嗎？8/10 點心 上海灘生煎包 Shanghailander Pan Fried Buns 味道不錯，但根本不是上海的生煎包。上海生煎包是半發麵，而這個是全發麵，全發麵會吸收湯汁，而半發則不會，所以可以「一咬一包露」；而且全發麵的話，皮就太厚了。這一道，不怪上海灘，上海的確有一種飯店流派的生煎包就是這樣的，是跟粵菜館學壞的。6/10 八寶飯 Sweet Eight Flavor Rice Cake 相當好，中規中矩又不是死甜。8/10

One of our favorite spots in the 626. - the Spicy Pepper Sichuan Fish dish has the best broth ever. So unique and flavorful and literally golden. Come here just for this! Don't miss out. - the staples are all delicious: the pan fried buns, the juicy pork dumplings, and the fatty pork belly. - the garlic pea shoots is probably one of our favorite veggie dishes.

This restaurant is doing very well now, and there's always a wait when I go. We went on a Friday night and waited for about half an hour. I think the long wait is mostly because their tables are quite large, making it harder for parties of two or four to get seated quickly. We ordered the special homemade pickled fish, original shrimp, and stir-fried vegetables. The food at this Shanghainese restaurant is excellent. If they had more small tables instead of mostly large ones, it would be more accommodating for smaller groups.

It felt like something has changed with the menu. The quality of food is still delicious. We noticed that some of the portions were *ever so slightly* smaller than before; ie the ching chiang cured pork is always one that we get, but the cubes are sliced a bit smaller than before. Still delicious but made me a little sad to see! Service is as always quite minimal and you will have to flag someone down. It still remains to be great food in a quiet, clean setting, and easy parking!

能不能放下跟要不要放下， 都是自己跟自己的和解，不管塵封已久的內心有多傷痕纍纍，到最後也只能靠自己的力量站起來， 別忘了， 只有你能治癒你自己～ 上海灘，版上的吃貨應該都不陌生的餐廳， 包廂低消450時代久遠， 不太記得， 不過上海灘的菜，還是一直有他們的水準，不管是最有名的紅燒肉，松鼠魚，獅子頭還是我最愛的豆沙鍋餅，還是好吃，不過， 上海灘開那麼多年了，很多餐廳都會偶爾有些新的菜色， 這家都沒變過倒是，今天上大菜， 十幾道菜， 大家慢慢看！

I wanted to treat my Shanghainese parents out to lunch but we were disappointed because it felt like paying a lot for food they could've cooked better at home. The food here was very overpriced, and while it did taste authentic, overall it was mid. My favorite dish was the kung pao chicken, which isn't even Shanghainese. The braised pork was just TOO sweet. The fish lacked dimension.

This used to be Coco's and now it looks nothing like Coco's. Very nice decor, clean, and modern. Seating feels a bit crowded. They have private banquet rooms available for large parties. Highly recommend making reservations as this place was packed. Food has good presentation. They had many staff working but Randolph was the one who you see walking back and forth helping customers, with a big smile, and a calm voice. Food was very good. Large private parking lot and street parking available.

I will be back. Service is good. And food is yummy. They will pack your food for you if you have leftovers. 2.50 for regular white rice. If you don't wanna order fried rice. Braised pork belly is super yummy. And the sour fish in soup is super yummy too! The environment inside is so clean and relaxing. It is fancy.

Shanghainese restaurant located in Arcadia. They have dishes here specific for Shanghainese cuisine and dishes you can't really order in other authentic Chinese restaurants. Food is really good! Service is also good, all the waiters speak mandarin. I would say if you don't speak mandarin just prepared to wave down the waiters to get their attention. Ambiance is super Chinese interior wise, the outside looks a little run down but the inside is nice. Crystal shrimp and braised pork was delicious. This the type of place you bring families or big parties as you want to share all the different types of dishes. Price is okay, a little high but if you come with a big party it's okay. They also have VIP rooms. All in all, I enjoyed the food here and would come back!

Parking: Parking lot available as well as nearby street parking Ambience: Fairly large but busy, with many tables designed for large parties Service: Standard, no complaints! Taste: Deliciously hearty soup and rice! Veggie and meat dishes were a bit too oily, and their pan fried buns weren't as crispy as they've previously been (a bit soggy, actually). Overall, would still recommend for good Shanghai cuisine!

I came here with my parent's Shanghainese friends and loved all of the food. We ordered enough to fill our whole table and the total was much, much less than I expected. I think there was a full meal x 2 we took to go with us because we couldn't eat more. My favorites: * Pork belly (YUM) - pair it with some rice * Crab * I don't remember the name... but it was a mix of noodles, meat, and veggies (in Chinese, it starts with "jiao") * Chrysanthemum Tea This place is pretty well-lit, lively - your typical Asian sit-down restaurant (think Capital Seafood). Service was solid - never had to wait too long for someone to come by and check on us. Everyone was friendly and helpful. The parking lot isn't well-lit, so if you come at night, keep an eye out!

We live in Vegas and my boyfriend was very exited to try this place after looking at their pictures and exited about their fried rice. We walked in around 8:30 pm, got looked at funny with an unpleasant look and after asking if we can order to go he stated that it was for "club members only." As a biracial couple being black and Hispanic, with the entire dining room and staff being Chinese and no signs about having to be a member in the restaurant OR in the reviews, I can't help but feel that we were turned away based on race.

We were celebrating a week before Chinese New Year and wanted to try a new restaurant to us, which we've been hearing good things about. We arrived before 11:00 AM opening just to be sure we got a nice table. The room was spectacular, but not necessarily in size, but clean and inviting. The food was served hot and fast, which is so nice to receive nowadays. Of the various courses serviced, the seaweed filet of fish was a standout in its freshness and crunch. Other notable entrees were the meatball soup, porkbelly with whole eggs and the fresh fish served in a sweet red sauce. As we were seated next to the bar, it is probably the best seat in the house to socialize and not be in the middle of the busy service and room full of other diners. If you will be celebrating the lunar new year, this is just one suggestion among so many great restaurants in the 626!

I've been to the Hacienda Heights location a few years ago and I loved it. My feelings didn't change this time round either. The veggie rice 菜飯 - 10/10 Pork belly 紅燒肉 - 9/10 - a little too sweet. Eel 鱔魚 - 10/10 Authentic Shanghainese food, I would've chugged 5 bowls of rice if I wasn't on a diet lol. Had to try very hard to control myself. It was so good. Highly recommend.

I came on a weekday for lunch and parking was very easy. I tried a few items and started with chrysanthemum tea which was nice and flavorful. Black pepper steak cubes: served on a skillet with thinly slice onions, the dish was overall pretty good. The beef was tender and the crunch from the skillet made it good. Pan fried buns: the bottom of the buns are coated in sesame seeds and pan fried so as such there was a strong sesame flavor. Inside, the pork was good but the inside was just very dry. Braised (hong shao) tofu: the dish was on the salty end and had some crunchy pieces even though it was a sauce based dish. I think there was too much cornstarch as the sauce was really thick. Service was okay - the chef forgot one item we ordered as it was not transferred over from the printer. There was also a moment when cigarette smoke filled in the whole dining room as I assume someone was smoking by an open door. Overall everything was just okay.

The food were delicious and nice presentation. There are lots of dishes that you can't find somewhere else. We went several times in daytime and the service were good but yesterday my friends were celebrating my birthday and the service was terrible. The waiter was very rude and made us feel uncomfortable!

Food is very average. Nothing standout except for the fatty pork, which is not welcome either because the man who appears to be the manager gave the worst customer service with bad attitude even you order a whole table of what he considers non-pricey dishes. Will never go dine-in there if he is around. Management please take note how you want to keep your customers.

Excellent food service and experience . It made me into a new lover of Chinese food at its finest

Very authentic Shanghai gourmet with many selections. Customer service is very good. Ambiance is great for small to large groups. I like their private banquet rooms for family dinners.

This was one of the best Shanghainese meals I've ever had! We came with a large group of about 15 people so they let us use the private room in the back. Great service and the food came quickly after we ordered. My cousins and uncle/aunt ordered like 20 items from the menu, banquet-style. Our favorite items were the pan-fried buns, fried fish, salted mixed Shanghai rice (like fried rice with bok choy, SO flavorful), Shanghai Style Sesame Pancake, and seafood soup. Other unique dishes we tried: loofah vegetable dish, and #107. Fish fillet with seaweed; crispy on the outside with tender fish on the inside.

This place is ok. I like how there's a lot of parking. Ambiance is nice, place was clean, bathrooms clean and they were not understaffed. We got good service. Food is ok, I think it's a bit salty. Prices on the high side. Portions are on the small side. The one dish I would not recommend is SongShu Yu (squirrel fish). The sweet and sour sauce was way overwhelming and I couldn't taste the fish. It was also very dry and for $50, I expected better. Acceptable for a special occasion since ambiance is nice and tea is good but for an everyday meal, go elsewhere for better pricing.

We were planning to celebrate my FIL's birthday at Chang's Garden, but it was booked for a private event. Pretty much accidentally stumbled upon this place and so glad we did! TL;DR my in laws and husband are from Hangzhou (right next to Shanghai) and approve of this place. This a nicer restaurant to eat quality authentic Chinese food with modern food presentation, without breaking the bank. The atmosphere is traditional, but more elevated (and clean) than your average Chinese banquet restaurant, though unpretentious (i.e. not Meizhou Dongpo status). On a Saturday lunch, the place was full but without a wait, and most diners appeared to be upper middle class Chinese people. I would definitely take my parents or out-of-town relatives here. They do have several private rooms for larger parties. The food is pricier but very fair. You get what you pay for in quality and presentation. People should know that Shainghainese food supposed to be generally lighter in flavor. It's no Chinese American takeout. Shanghailander braised pork with brown sauce (4.5/5): The flavor was great, texture relatively tender, and the eggs were very flavorful. They do use a fattier pork belly (like the top is a big slab of fat), but it does have all 5 layers of a quality cut. Very good overall. Fish fillet with seaweed (5/5): Almost every table ordered this. The batter is airy with a perfect delicate crisp on the outside and mild seaweed flavor, without being overly oily. The fish on the inside is very tender. They give you white pepper on the side for dipping. Shaoxin wined chicken (5/5): Poached chicken marinated in wine. Super tender, not overly alcoholic, with a crisp and chewy skin. House special hot pot (4/5): The soup base itself was really tasty, with an assortment of fish and beef balls, shrimp, fresh egg wrapper dumplings, bean thread noodles, napa, ham, pork skin, and even sea cucumber. Would hesitate to recommend it to a non-Asian because the items are pretty niche Chinese. Pretty good for a chilly day, but not amazing. The clay pot it comes in is huge, but the dish itself is also pretty pricey. Could feed at least 10 people. It's nice that the server will portion and serve the bowls for you. Crab Tofu (2/5): I think the sauce is made with crab roe? But I was expecting there to be actual meat. The crab flavor and texture was barely detectable. I might as well have just been eating a vegetarian dish of tofu with peas and carrots dish. Not worth it for the price. Shanghailander pan fried buns: We ordered this for my kid, who seemed to like the outer bun. No rating because I didn't actually try it. I will say these are some of the best looking Shanghai pan fried buns I've seen. Service is slightly better than the average Chinese restaurant in that they'll pack your leftovers for you, serve you the soup, and don't rush you to leave. For kids, they only provide a high chair and there's a changing table in the women's bathroom. Parking is easy since they have their own lot.

My long loved Shanghainese restaurant. It feels home to come here. Ambiance is very very old Shanghai feel. Food and ambiance are 5 star. I took one star off because of the service and price....sorry Favorite dish is always the braised pork in soy sauce Hong Shao rou. It is perfectly seasoned and colored. Juicy inside. Lots of restaurants make this meat very dry. But they handled it perfectly here. I also like it that it is not overly sweetened. Just perfect. The service always feels somehow under par for a beautiful Chinese restaurant like this. The waiters are mostly Shanghainese. The original waiters are mostly replaced. I feel that the current waiters could use some more smile especially when greeting the guests when we are entering the door. Maybe it's the arrogance in Shanghainese? Anyways, I still love the food. Maybe I just have high expectation for a homy restaurant.

The other servers were all nice, at least compared to the manager, who I have never seen with such a shitty attitude, service, and mandatory tips. I think his name was Jason? The restaurant was otherwise great, but the manager was a real downer.I even suspect that the manager is a mole sent by another restaurant, using his terrible service and attitude to drive away customers from this place.

Food****-- really good flavor, we ordered Braised Pork Belly, Drunken Chicken Zui Ji, Seaweed Fried Fish; surprisingly their 毛血旺is actually pretty good and authentic. Would come bk again for other dishes but if you are allergic to msg then maybe not Service**-- below average, gave us wrong tea at the start and don't even provide utensils for shared dishes. Saw their waiter literally put his shoe on the chair to tie the shoelaces not wiping out...wonder how they would treat the food in the kitchen? Ambiance***-- average, even the place trying to show the Shanghai atmosphere but failed miserably.. all I felt are fake flowers and some prop-like interior

Very authentic Shanghainese food, nice environment too! Ordered fried sautéed fish, san Huang chicken, bruised pork, scramble fresh water shrimp, seaweed fried fish, Chinese spinach tofu soup, Shanghailander chow main The slow cooked pork is the best! Very tender, full of flavor Top notch shrimp, very tender chicken too We are happy with the food, hope the service can be better! Probably they are short of hands!

Very nice interior, finely decorated, spacious and comfortable dining hall. Food is not as tasty as other Chinese restaurants. I'm sure there are different varieties of Chinese food out there so comparing this place to others nearby, I wouldn't recommend it for the similar price places. String beans was really good but the rest of what we ordered were mediocre with taste.

Came here to celebrate a relative's birthday. We ordered a few entrées, an appetizer, and a dessert. Service is ok. The atmosphere of this place is fine. A small little place.

Rating: (5/5) Shanghailander Palace is an exquisite gem that takes you on a delectable journey through the diverse flavors of Shanghai cuisine. From the moment you step through its elegant doors, you're transported to a world where tradition meets innovation, and the results are nothing short of exceptional. **Ambiance:** (5/5) The restaurant's interior is a harmonious blend of classic Shanghai aesthetics and modern sophistication. Rich wooden accents, delicate Chinese artwork, and plush seating create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Whether you're dining for a special occasion or a casual evening out, Shanghailander Palace sets the perfect stage. **Service:** (5/5) The staff at Shanghailander Palace are a true testament to hospitality. Their warm smiles and attentive service make you feel like a valued guest. They are knowledgeable about the menu and are more than happy to guide you through the options, catering to individual preferences and dietary restrictions with ease. **Food:** (5/5) Now, onto the star of the show - the food! Shanghailander Palace serves an impressive array of traditional and modern Shanghai dishes, each prepared with the utmost care and attention to detail. Here are some highlights: 1. **Xiaolongbao:** These soup dumplings are a must-try. Delicate, thin-skinned, and filled with flavorful broth and tender pork, they are a masterclass in dumpling perfection. 2. **Shanghai Noodles:** Simple yet delectable, these noodles are stir-fried to perfection with fresh vegetables and your choice of protein. They showcase the art of balance in Chinese cuisine. 3. **Braised Pork Belly:** A Shanghai classic, the pork belly is melt-in-your-mouth tender, glazed with a luscious soy-based sauce that's sweet, savory, and utterly irresistible. **Conclusion:** Shanghailander Palace is a culinary treasure that captivates your senses with its impeccable food, gracious service, and elegant ambiance. Whether you're a connoisseur of Chinese cuisine or a novice exploring new flavors, this restaurant will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression. Every dish is a masterpiece, and each visit is a journey into the heart of Shanghai's culinary heritage. Don't miss the opportunity to experience this gastronomic delight for yourself; it's truly a palace of flavors.

Food was excellent! Especially the chicken was really good!!!! It was juicy and tender. Love the rice, I couldn't stop eating! The serving size was decent and we couldn't finish it so had to take it to go. They were super busy so in comparison the service was not bad. Had adequate parking spaces so didn't have to worry about that. I'll definitely go back again to eat.

Love this Shanghainese restaurant. The dishes are unique and tasty and the environment is clean and pretty upscale. The menu is seriously overwhelming. Luckily our Shanghainese friend was there to order the dishes. Aside from the fried pork and dumpling dish (which is still good but just a bit generic) in my photo section all the dishes are recommended. Sorry I don't know of a good way to get the proper name of the dishes so you might have to just show them the pictures to order.

First, I liked this location much more than the original in Hacienda Hts; decor, taste, and service are all better here. Second, the old folks dining with me were ok with the camera eating first at the beginning, but quickly forgot as more food came out. So, only pics of the first few items. Third, dad wanted to give his comments, so see Chinese below. Overall the food was tasty, if a bit too oily for me. Cured pork was delicious, goose soup was delicious but oily, youtiao shrimp was tasty but too oily and too heavy on the sauce. Shanghai chicken was good, bean curd roll good but super oily cause it was in chicken juice (like a super condensed chicken fat that was straight fat after a night in the fridge), Shanghai style spareribs weren't really Shanghai style (like sweet and sour pork) and way too fatty. But the pork and vegetable rice was tasty and not too fatty or oily at all. Pan fried buns looked great, but not crispy bottomed. Dad's remarks: 上海小排不是一般的上海小排做法有一點像咕咾肉的做法。 海參的味道很好但是性價比高了一些。蝦仁油條創新做法味道也不錯生煎包喔只能說一般般啦。菜飯也好吃不像平常的菜飯有肥油粒。總體來說菜色品質与服務都可以。

We came here for lunch to celebrate the arrival of my Mother-In-Law's cousin. After having ordered several dishes, we couldn't decide which soup we should order. We then asked the waitress if she could describe the difference of two soups listed on the menu. After listening to her descriptions, we decided on one of them. Only to find out later, the soup we ordered was exactly the same as the free soup they served at lunch. There's no pre warning nor any explanations from the waitress. I usually love fish, especially when it is steamed and recommended by the waitress. However, it was so fishy, I couldn't even swallow my bite. I was very disappointed.

First time back here since before pandemic on a Sunday for lunch. We came as a group of 8. Fortunately called ahead or else the wait would be no fun. The food is very good in general just like before. I forgot to take many pictures since it was late and I was very hungry. My favorites of the day were Lion Head Soup, Seaweed Fish, and Shanghailander Pan Fried Buns. I would definitely order those again. The only bad thing about this place is the parking and possible waits. The service is not bad and there are many many yummy dishes. Keep it up Shanghailanders!

the food is very authentic and beautifully prepared! definitely recommend the: sauteed lamb and rice wraps fish fillet with seaweed pan fried buns sweet lotus with osmanthus beef rib

Service - zero star. Food - four star. A lot of authentic Shanghai food. I took off one star because the fried buns do come with enough soups/ juices. Ambiance - Nice place.

The worst white cut chicken I ever had. No taste at all. Good looking for sure but not worth it.

Came with my husband and son on the Saturday before Mother's Day at 11:50am. Since we were walk-in without reservation it took us around 30 minutes to wait for a table. We had the Braised Meatball with Crab Roe (it came in a pot and had a lot of soup), KaiYang Loofah, and Dry Noodle in Pot. All were really good. Ambience and service were above average. It's now one of our favorite Shanghai restaurants in the region. Pricing was not cheap - with three relatively "simple" dishes (compared to some of the more complicated ones in their menu) and three bowls of rice, the lunch cost us more than $80. We will save this place for another special occasion in the future.

Don't ever come this place if you are not big group, they will never give u a table, even take out takes forever. We got here around 5:30 since they don't have table so we ordered to go, took 2 hours. Management chaos.

This can easily be one of the best Shanghainese restaurants in LA, great 四喜烤麸，响油鳝丝，蚕豆，荠菜豆腐羹。烤籽鱼is Devine！酒酿鲳鱼里加了小丸子，口感很新奇。美中不足是花雕鲥鱼有一点腥，酒香弱了点，配的酒酿也偏酸了些。肉蟹炒年糕不是我喜欢的那种浓厚的红油赤酱，但这属于个人口味吧。overall it's really good, I strongly recommend it anyone who like Shanghainese cuisine :)

The food is generally authentic with nice presentation but most of them is bit salty.

My neighbor says this is the most authentic Shanghainese restaurant in the area so we had to try it out. We arrived here on a Wed night at 5pm -- the place was empty but quickly filled up. We ordered our staple Shanghainese food. Keep in mind though that Shanghainese food tends to be sweeter in general so it may just be my taste. - Special Fish Soup - sweet and sour, super yummy, would recommend the small for 3-5 ppl - Fish Filet with Seaweed - not as crunchy but each bite was full of fish - Shanghai Style Spare Ribs - too sweet, would not get next time - Three Cup Chicken Pot - too sweet and couldn't find the chicken - Sesame Balls in Rice Wine - nice cap to the meal, the osmanthus was a nice touch and not too overwhelming Parking: There's a parking lot with plenty of spaces but was filled up when we left at 6:30pm. They also have a huge sign warning customers not to leave valuables in car and have security walking around. Ambiance: Good for small to large tables and also multiple large banquet rooms available for reservation. Service: The host/waiter was a bit curt but he was actually nice so don't be thrown off by first impressions. Overall a luxurious Chinese food dining experience. The dishes were a hit or miss so may come back to try other ones. Currently standing at 3.5 stars.

Food we ordered: Shanghailander Style Braised Pork with Brown Sauce, Squirrel Fish in Sweet & Sour Sauce, Shrimp, Vegetable Fried Rice, and a veggie dish I forgot the name of. Fish dish was good. Everything was pretty salty. Extremely rude service and loud environment with a party occurring in the open area. Holy moly. Waiter is an excellent sales person and quite aggressive when we were in the process of making our order. He convinced us to switch from regular white rice to a $20 fried rice dish that was completely unnecessary and way too salty to balance out the other dishes. Would never come back.

The Pork Belly was soo yummy! The portion was very ideal. I would definitely go here again!

Our experience here was a bit out of the ordinary and perhaps elevated above what a typical diner would enjoy, as it was a private party in a separate room, with a pre-set banquet menu. Presentation and plating were top notch and fitting of a fine dining establishment. It felt like classic Chinese cuisine reinterpreted with a more modern aesthetic. I wasn't blown away by the flavors, and perhaps that was simply because the dishes were not ones we would typically order and were catered towards the palate of a more senior generation. My favorite dishes were the poached chicken, Beijing duck, vegetable rice, and lobster. I typically love whole steamed fish but I found this particular variety to have far too many tiny needle like bones which were hard to pick out and avoid chewing.

I visited here for a banquet meal and didn't personally order any of the dishes. The ambiance is slightly more fancy than casual and there is ample parking on site. The service was commendable and I felt the party was well attended by the wait staff. We were situated in a private dining space that was sufficiently isolated from the regular diners that it felt like we were the only ones there despite the regular dining room being completely full. The banquet meal itself was exquisite, with beautifully presented dishes with generous portions. The flavors were all top-notch and you can't go wrong with any of the dishes we enjoyed. This is a good place to consider for your next banquet, or just to enjoy some unique Shanghai dishes with friends.

As a fellow Shanghainese person, this is my favorite place to get stable Shanghainese food. Everything here is consistently good, but some of my favorites are the Seaweed Fried Fish, Spare Ribs and Braised Pork! It's also a great place for special occasions or for larger parties as there's no shortage of large tables. I definitely recommend making a reservation or getting there early because it fills up quick!

Great food. My wife and I have finally found an authentic Shanghai restaurant in Los Angeles!