Shanghai House

Shanghai House, located in San Francisco, is a hidden gem for Shanghainese cuisine and dim sum lovers. This cozy restaurant offers a variety of delectable dishes, including dry-fried chicken, eggplant with shrimp and chicken, Shanghai noodles, green onion pancake, pan-fried Shanghai dumplings, and more. Customers rave about the mouthwatering Shen jian bao, crispy and flavorful chicken wings, and hand-cut noodles that are so chewy and delicious.

The ambiance at Shanghai House is reminiscent of an old-school, hole-in-the-wall Chinese restaurant, perfect for those looking to focus on the food. Despite the simple decor, the quality of the dishes speaks for itself. The attentive service from the staff adds to the overall dining experience, making patrons feel welcomed and satisfied.

While some reviewers may have had mixed experiences with certain dishes, the consensus seems to be that Shanghai House excels in delivering authentic and tasty Shanghainese cuisine. The highlights include the juicy and flavorful dumplings, crispy and juicy Shen jian bao, and the hearty beef noodle soup. Customers also appreciate the generous portion sizes and the variety of vegetarian options available.

Overall, Shanghai House is a must-visit for those craving delicious Shanghainese dishes in a casual and welcoming setting. Whether you're in the mood for a comforting bowl of noodles or some crispy fried dumplings, this restaurant has something for everyone. Don't miss out on the opportunity to indulge in the flavors of Shanghai at Shanghai House.

Shanghai House Menu

Location

Address: 3641 Balboa St San Francisco, CA 94121
Phone: (415) 831-9288

🕓 Work Hours
MON 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
TUE 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
WED 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
THU 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
FRI 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
SAT 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
SUN 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Business info

  • Takes Reservations
    Yes
  • Offers Takeout
    Yes
  • Delivery
    No
  • Many Vegetarian Options
    Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible
    Yes
  • Accepts Credit Cards
    No
  • Accepts Android Pay
    No
  • Accepts Apple Pay
    No
  • Accepts Cryptocurrency
    No
  • Casual
    Yes
  • Moderate Noise
    Yes
  • Good For Kids
    Yes
  • Good for Lunch, Dinner
    Yes
  • Street Parking
    Yes
  • Private Dining
    Yes
  • Gender-neutral restrooms
    Yes
  • Outdoor Seating
    No
  • Offers Catering
    No
  • Not Good For Groups
    No
  • Waiter Service
    No
  • Wi-Fi
    No
  • Happy Hour
    No
  • Alcohol
    No
  • Drive-Thru
    No
  • Dogs Not Allowed
    No
  • TV
    No
  • Heated Outdoor Seating
    No
  • Covered Outdoor Seating
    No
  • Bike Parking
    Yes
  • Bring your own container allowed
    Yes

Last Reviews

  • Author: Kyra V.

    10 August 2024

    Some of the best Shen jian bao I've ever had. Everything is always fresh and the chicken was ultra crispy. The sauce was sweet and salty with a little kick. Definitely more on the heavy side for a meal and about $35 for just these two things but worth it when your craving it!

  • Author: Kathy C.

    28 May 2024

    1) dry fried chicken 10/10 -- one of the best I've had. 2) eggplant w/ shrimp and chicken 8/10 3) Shanghai noodles 8/10 -- noodles were cut to small pieces. 4) green onion pancake 9/10 -- not the flimsy type. Crispy, thick, and tasty! 5) pan fried Shanghai dumpling 9/10 -- fried to perfection and not greasy. One attentive waitress to tend to patrons of this small restaurant. Ambiance is of an old school, hole in the wall, Chinese restaurant. Just come for the food. Restroom is a single bathroom for which you have to walk to the kitchen and up the stairs to.

  • Author: Dakota T.

    18 May 2024

    Came here a few weeks ago and unfortunately it did not end up meeting my expectations. I should have taken it at as a sign that this place was empty on a Friday night but we went anyway. Their soup dumpling are just alright, the skin is a bit thick. Also their clay pot rice with veggies and salted pork is pretty plain. The highlights though are their rice cakes and wontons in chili oil. The wontons in chili oil were our table's favorite given the chili oil was also accompanied by a delicious sesame sauce. This place wasn't bad but also wasn't great.

  • Author: Sarah C.

    05 April 2024

    I came for the dry fry wings and the fat dumplings and they did not disappoint! We ordered over the phone because they were closing soon and the order took a little bit to fill but wasn't too long at all. I loved everything about this meal. Juicy and flavorful dumplings with lots of filling. The chicken wings were moist and flavorful with nice crisp skin. The sauce had some spice to it but not too much that a person who doesn't like spicy food couldn't eat it. I like that the wing sauce was a bit thinner so it coated the whole wing well. Highly recommend this place!

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