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Shanghai House - Reviews

3641 Balboa St, 94121 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
379

Reviews

52.5%

Satisfaction

136

negative

44

neutral

199

positive

What people say about Shanghai House

Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Shannon M.
Review date: 12/28/2024
10
A Long-Time Favorite for Delicious Chinese Food
I've been a loyal customer at Shanghai House for over 12 years and absolutely love it. My experience has consistently been fantastic. You MUST order the XLB dumplings, XLB fried dumplings, dry fried chicken wings, and the green onion pancake. The food is exceptional, and the atmosphere and service are top-notch, both rated a perfect 5. It's a place I highly recommend for a wonderful dining experience.
  • XLB dumplings10
  • XLB fried dumplings10
  • dry fried chicken wings10
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Long (31+ min.)
My H. N.
Review date: 10/13/2024
8
Top-notch dumplings, worth the wait
My experience at this restaurant was centered around their homemade dumplings, which were absolutely delicious. The fried chicken was also top notch. While the service takes a while, the quality of the food makes it worth the wait.
  • homemade dumplings10
  • dumplings10
  • fried chicken10
  • service4
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Service Type
  • Dine-in
TeenaSanFran S.
Review date: 09/12/2024
2
Closed when supposed to be open
Sad. This is the 2nd time this month I've attempted to eat here when it's supposed to be open, but it's closed. I called and was told they were not opening today. ☹️
  • restaurant hours1
  • opening hours1
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Christopher Y.
Review date: 07/15/2024
9
Quick Bites and Tasty Wings
My experience at the restaurant was quite positive. The food comes out quickly & hot. I've tried the sheng jian bao a couple of times, and I noticed the meat held together a lot better on my second visit. I also loved the chicken wings. It's a cash only establishment, but there are plenty of ATMs on the street, so it wasn't an issue.
  • food9
  • sheng jian bao8
  • chicken wings10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Lawrence P.
Review date: 07/06/2024
9
Great Atmosphere and Delicious Eggplant!
My experience at this restaurant was very positive. The atmosphere was lovely, and the place felt well-ventilated and clean. I particularly enjoyed the House Special Eggplant, which was really good. The service and food were both rated a perfect 5, contributing to a great overall experience.
  • atmosphere10
  • restaurant9
  • House Special Eggplant10
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Long (31+ min.)
Noise Level
  • Loud
Andy Z.
Review date: 04/19/2024
1
Long wait, kitchen chaos, no food
My experience at this restaurant was extremely disappointing. We waited 50 minutes with no food arriving. There was a lot of screaming in the kitchen between the waitress and chef, which was attributed to a supposed "plumbing problem. " Due to this terrible service and lack of food, I will not be returning.
  • waiting time1
  • screaming in the kitchen1
  • plumbing problem2
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Takeout
Latham W.
Review date: 02/15/2024
6
Good food, but oily and cash only
My experience at the restaurant was mixed. The food was good, and there was a large amount of dishes to choose from. However, I found it to be pretty oily, which was my personal take away. It's important to note that it's a cash only establishment, so come prepared.
  • food7
  • large amount of dishes8
  • oily3
  • cash only2
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
Gabriela R.
Review date: 02/03/2024
9
Great Homey Neighborhood Spot!
My experience at this homey neighborhood spot was fantastic. The food arrived fast and hot, which was impressive. I particularly enjoyed the soup dumplings and the dry fried chicken, both of which were excellent. The recommended dish was Steamed Pork Dumplings.
  • food9
  • soup dumplings10
  • dry fried chicken10
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
mingtea A.
Review date: 12/30/2023
2
Disappointing Food and Rude Service
My experience at this restaurant was quite disappointing. The food taste was below average and definitely not worth the price. Furthermore, the staff member was pretty rude to us and not very friendly at all. I definitely would never come to this restaurant again.
  • food taste2
  • price2
  • staff member1
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Family
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
David Y.
Review date: 11/25/2023
8
Delicious Shanghai Foods at Shanghai House
My experience at Shanghai House on Saturday, 11/25/23, for lunch with my cousin, niece, and nephew was filled with delicious Shanghai foods. We enjoyed the pand fried dumplings, dry chicken wings, satay beef clay pot, and shedded beef & Napa. The food quality was rated a 4 out of 5, while the service received a 3, and the atmosphere a 2.
  • pand fried dumplings8
  • dry chicken wings8
  • satay beef clay pot8
  • Atmosphere4
  • Parking options4
  • Parking space4

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