Great Shanghai food. A little more expensive , but worth it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wenran Yu
The service is the worst American restaurant I have ever eaten in my life. The food was served slowly. My first dish was braised pork, which was greasy. But the second course has been 40 minutes since the first course. After we finished the rice, the rice was also cold. I asked the waiter to urge the food, but there was no response. I'm disappointed. Finally, a dish was returned. I waited for the last dish for 15 minutes. Avoid this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Wilson Yu
Nice service delicious food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jambalaya Baby
The food is excellent and I wish the service matches up. I’ve been here a few times and our orders have been missed a couple of times, have had to wait for more than 40 minutes for our food while looking at people who came in after us eat first. If I’m hungry and want to know food is coming, this is not my choice. I might or might not get it 🤣
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
K. C.
Food is OK, but pricy. Too noisy even when the restaurant is only 1/3 full.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Mr. T-Bone
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
M
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.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Danqing Liu
Terrible Shanghainese food. Not authentic at all, or just bad.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Alejandro Foucault Monterrey
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.
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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Xin Du
Bad experience over there. We ordered house pot, we thought it should be the best one. But it came with mashed stinky shrimps, and rest of items, such as sea cucumber, just 2 pieces, and looks like left over for days, Chinese cabbage was stems mainly. Very bad experience
Michael Smith
Excellent crispy fish. Also recommend the eggplant and string bean dishes.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Michael M
I thought it was ok considering it’s not in a major city. Worth the visit if you are in the area if you are looking for something to eat.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Borderlessfoodie
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.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Black Pepper Steak Cubes 黑椒牛仔粒
Waiting forever for the food
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Great Shanghai food. A little more expensive , but worth it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The service is the worst American restaurant I have ever eaten in my life. The food was served slowly. My first dish was braised pork, which was greasy. But the second course has been 40 minutes since the first course. After we finished the rice, the rice was also cold. I asked the waiter to urge the food, but there was no response. I'm disappointed. Finally, a dish was returned. I waited for the last dish for 15 minutes. Avoid this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Nice service delicious food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is excellent and I wish the service matches up. I’ve been here a few times and our orders have been missed a couple of times, have had to wait for more than 40 minutes for our food while looking at people who came in after us eat first. If I’m hungry and want to know food is coming, this is not my choice. I might or might not get it 🤣
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Food is OK, but pricy. Too noisy even when the restaurant is only 1/3 full.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
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.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Terrible Shanghainese food. Not authentic at all, or just bad.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bad experience over there. We ordered house pot, we thought it should be the best one. But it came with mashed stinky shrimps, and rest of items, such as sea cucumber, just 2 pieces, and looks like left over for days, Chinese cabbage was stems mainly. Very bad experience
Excellent crispy fish. Also recommend the eggplant and string bean dishes.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
I thought it was ok considering it’s not in a
major city. Worth the visit if you are in the area if you are looking for something to eat.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
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.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Black Pepper Steak Cubes 黑椒牛仔粒
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