This is my favorite spot in town for Chinese food. I can always walk in and get a table immediately and the food comes out quickly and is hot and tastes fresh. Nothing is necessarily going to blow your mind but everything I've ever ordered tastes good and hits that craving for some inauthentic takeout style Chinese food perfectly. Service is generally friendly and I always leave satisfied. It's also very reasonably priced. This is a great staple spot to keep in the rotation.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Spicy Wontons in Chili Sauce, Kung Pao Chicken
John R
All I could say upon leaving was - "$45, for that? Really?" I couldn't stop repeating it, I was so amazed.
I was alone, had just a few items, and $45 later. Apart from that, the food was out of bags from 99 Ranch Market, but not the high quality items, the cheap stuff. Greasy, overcooked. The wonton soup must've been made from a mix of Trader Joe's chicken stock and - believe it or not - Miso paste. The atmosphere was mostly dive bar, but without the cool vibe, and the clientele was mostly senior citizens. Obviously I'm not going back. But I'm still incredulous - how did so little cost so much and be so mediocre?
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Paula H
Picked this place because it was closest to the hotel. Not authentic, but tasty. For example, the wor wonton soup had chicken instead of chashu, and was served with fried wonton strips. The soup hit the spot regardless. The service was so-so. The waitress spilled the leftover dressing all over our table and the floor and just left it there. She seemed happier when we left than when we arrived. I can see how this is a good place if you want a large assortment of beers to choose from, and dim sum.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Eric Dehner
I got the kung pao chicken with chow mein. It wasn't spicy and had way to much sauce. Unfortunately I was unimpressed with the dish and consider it a downgraded panda express. The lunch special was $17 which seems a little pricey.
Cool area of Point Loma, chill vibes inside. The boba tea is good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Wijitra Damglin
Food is okay and good service
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Mil Chan
Stopped here for lunch after hours of driving from Phoenix. I was surprised that there’s no customer there. We’re the only two. Anyway we ordered some dim sums from the menu. Each of us had the Shanghai Bun Sampler, and we shared the BBQ Pork buns and Shrimp Noodle rolls. The dim sum arrived quickly and they’re all hot enough. All the dim sum were delicious and we enjoyed it. Price reasonable and staffs were very friendly. Plenty of seats and nice ambiance. Recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shanghai Bun Sampler, Dim Sum, Shrimp Noodle Rolls, BBQ Pork Buns Char Siu Bao
Russell Gould
Great service!
Aaron H
Very good! I like the menu. Not confusing, not a road map of food. Just right. The starters look delicious. Bao buns, bao tacos, egg rolls etc(I didn'tget any cause i knew i wouldn'tbe able to eat my main course if I did). What I really liked about it was you pick your protein and order it whatever style you'd like. For example. Shrimp, pork, chicken, etc. I picked chicken. Then pick the style. Orange, general Tso, honey walnut, schezuan, etc. I picked orange. You can pick spice level too, i did very spicy. It was plated very well and you get a trey of all the condiments. Hot chili oil, hot mustard, sweet & sour, soy and Sriracha. The hot mustard was different tasting, but so good. The chicken had a nice crunch to the batter. And prices weren't bad compared to the rest of Cali. 5 stars for sure.
Was treated unwelcome from the beginning by Server Justin. Purchased entree and Soda. While eating found a small black hair in my food. Told the Server. He stated the hair wasn't there when food was brought, then accused me of wanting it "for free." Went to ask the "Owner" about, came back, said the Owner wants me to pay, since most was eaten. Not my fault when I found, the hair, but they didn't believe me. When I told the Server about not feeling welcome, he got extremely angry and hostile while the old Asian man cook watched on silently, but as I left, the old c cook laughed or smiled at my dog. Next day, I called the Owner. Told her how happy I was to enjoy her food, her place, until there was a hair in my food. She repeated, "No, not possible we put hair there, when you ate it all almost." I stated "it's NOT possible?" She refused to refund me. It was nearly $30. I told her I could get the hair analyzed, to be sure, then she would be sorry, she didn't comp the meal, lose good customer, plus have bad reviews, plus maybe pay almost $3k instead of $30. She stated I threatened her, and hung up on me, telling me not to call there aga. I didn't even get to drink my soda at nearly $5 cost, had to leave it due to Server Justin's anger and hostility and not feeling welcome. Right after, a Female named "Victoria" showed up sitting next to me at Starbucks down the street. She made contact with my dog first, calling her "my girl." "Victoria" told me, I could sit down as we were talking & that she is well aware of this restaurant, "Shanghai Bun" "goes there often", "sits for hours", "gets brought free food" from the Place/ Owner. Said, I "must have set them off", they are really nice, and I "really don't want to make waves over a nearly $30 plate of food" as "the locals will make it really difficult for myself there." I don't have ALOT of money, so when I choose a place to eat, I want to be happy and enjoy myself, because my money is not alot. Shanghai Bun, made me feel awful, unwelcomed and discriminated upon, even though I wanted to have a good and happy experience, despite their unwelcoming treatment.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Steve Yu
Cheap but it is really good
Allysa Bassir
Love this place. Nothing fancy. Casual atmosphere, good old San Diego service which is rare to find these days. Food always satisfies, tapas are great. Loads of vegan options on the menu. Relaxed location.
Dietary restrictions: Vegan Options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Richard Neil Graham
Very nice place to eat and chill. The food is tasty, and entire staff is great, except for Gilbert...
Great local place that we come to a couple times a month. Food is always delicious, fresh, hot, and flavorful. It's not greasy nor ever subpar. It's just great Chinese food with a great bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shanghai Bun Sampler, Dim Sum, Chow Fun, Shanghai Bun Shrimp Chow Fun, Orange Chicken, Xiao Long Bao Soup Dumplings, BBQ Pork, Wok Chicken, Lotus Trio, Beef Bulgogi Tacos
This is my favorite spot in town for Chinese food. I can always walk in and get a table immediately and the food comes out quickly and is hot and tastes fresh. Nothing is necessarily going to blow your mind but everything I've ever ordered tastes good and hits that craving for some inauthentic takeout style Chinese food perfectly. Service is generally friendly and I always leave satisfied. It's also very reasonably priced. This is a great staple spot to keep in the rotation.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Spicy Wontons in Chili Sauce, Kung Pao Chicken
All I could say upon leaving was - "$45, for that? Really?" I couldn't stop repeating it, I was so amazed.
I was alone, had just a few items, and $45 later. Apart from that, the food was out of bags from 99 Ranch Market, but not the high quality items, the cheap stuff. Greasy, overcooked. The wonton soup must've been made from a mix of Trader Joe's chicken stock and - believe it or not - Miso paste. The atmosphere was mostly dive bar, but without the cool vibe, and the clientele was mostly senior citizens. Obviously I'm not going back. But I'm still incredulous - how did so little cost so much and be so mediocre?
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Picked this place because it was closest to the hotel. Not authentic, but tasty. For example, the wor wonton soup had chicken instead of chashu, and was served with fried wonton strips. The soup hit the spot regardless. The service was so-so. The waitress spilled the leftover dressing all over our table and the floor and just left it there. She seemed happier when we left than when we arrived. I can see how this is a good place if you want a large assortment of beers to choose from, and dim sum.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
I got the kung pao chicken with chow mein. It wasn't spicy and had way to much sauce. Unfortunately I was unimpressed with the dish and consider it a downgraded panda express. The lunch special was $17 which seems a little pricey.
Cool area of Point Loma, chill vibes inside. The boba tea is good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Food is okay and good service
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Stopped here for lunch after hours of driving from Phoenix. I was surprised that there’s no customer there. We’re the only two. Anyway we ordered some dim sums from the menu. Each of us had the Shanghai Bun Sampler, and we shared the BBQ Pork buns and Shrimp Noodle rolls. The dim sum arrived quickly and they’re all hot enough. All the dim sum were delicious and we enjoyed it. Price reasonable and staffs were very friendly. Plenty of seats and nice ambiance. Recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shanghai Bun Sampler, Dim Sum, Shrimp Noodle Rolls, BBQ Pork Buns Char Siu Bao
Great service!
Very good! I like the menu. Not confusing, not a road map of food. Just right. The starters look delicious. Bao buns, bao tacos, egg rolls etc(I didn'tget any cause i knew i wouldn'tbe able to eat my main course if I did). What I really liked about it was you pick your protein and order it whatever style you'd like. For example. Shrimp, pork, chicken, etc. I picked chicken. Then pick the style. Orange, general Tso, honey walnut, schezuan, etc. I picked orange. You can pick spice level too, i did very spicy. It was plated very well and you get a trey of all the condiments. Hot chili oil, hot mustard, sweet & sour, soy and Sriracha. The hot mustard was different tasting, but so good. The chicken had a nice crunch to the batter. And prices weren't bad compared to the rest of Cali. 5 stars for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Orange Chicken
Love their dumplings!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Dim Sum, Shanghai Bun
Great portions. Wonderful service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Was treated unwelcome from the beginning by Server Justin. Purchased entree and Soda. While eating found a small black hair in my food. Told the Server. He stated the hair wasn't there when food was brought, then accused me of wanting it "for free." Went to ask the "Owner" about, came back, said the Owner wants me to pay, since most was eaten. Not my fault when I found, the hair, but they didn't believe me. When I told the Server about not feeling welcome, he got extremely angry and hostile while the old Asian man cook watched on silently, but as I left, the old c cook laughed or smiled at my dog. Next day, I called the Owner. Told her how happy I was to enjoy her food, her place, until there was a hair in my food. She repeated, "No, not possible we put hair there, when you ate it all almost." I stated "it's NOT possible?" She refused to refund me. It was nearly $30. I told her I could get the hair analyzed, to be sure, then she would be sorry, she didn't comp the meal, lose good customer, plus have bad reviews, plus maybe pay almost $3k instead of $30. She stated I threatened her, and hung up on me, telling me not to call there aga. I didn't even get to drink my soda at nearly $5 cost, had to leave it due to Server Justin's anger and hostility and not feeling welcome. Right after, a Female named "Victoria" showed up sitting next to me at Starbucks down the street. She made contact with my dog first, calling her "my girl." "Victoria" told me, I could sit down as we were talking & that she is well aware of this restaurant, "Shanghai Bun" "goes there often", "sits for hours", "gets brought free food" from the Place/ Owner. Said, I "must have set them off", they are really nice, and I "really don't want to make waves over a nearly $30 plate of food" as "the locals will make it really difficult for myself there." I don't have ALOT of money, so when I choose a place to eat, I want to be happy and enjoy myself, because my money is not alot. Shanghai Bun, made me feel awful, unwelcomed and discriminated upon, even though I wanted to have a good and happy experience, despite their unwelcoming treatment.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Cheap but it is really good
Love this place. Nothing fancy. Casual atmosphere, good old San Diego service which is rare to find these days. Food always satisfies, tapas are great. Loads of vegan options on the menu. Relaxed location.
Dietary restrictions: Vegan Options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very nice place to eat and chill. The food is tasty, and entire staff is great, except for Gilbert...
Just kidding, Gilbert! ?
All the best to Shanghai Bun!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dim Sum, Pineapple Fried Rice, Orange Chicken, Shanghai Bun, Chow Mein, BBQ Pork, Wok Chicken, Sesame Balls, Fried Rice, Shrimp Noodle Rolls
Great local place that we come to a couple times a month. Food is always delicious, fresh, hot, and flavorful. It's not greasy nor ever subpar. It's just great Chinese food with a great bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shanghai Bun Sampler, Dim Sum, Chow Fun, Shanghai Bun Shrimp Chow Fun, Orange Chicken, Xiao Long Bao Soup Dumplings, BBQ Pork, Wok Chicken, Lotus Trio, Beef Bulgogi Tacos
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