Shanghai Bun

1029 Rosecrans St, San Diego
(619) 795-1700

Recent Reviews

Seth B

The food was outstanding. However, the service was horrid. We were rushed to order and pushed harder to leave. When they say they close at 9, pack your stuff up then or they will do it for you. Questionable if I will be back.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Dim Sum, Shanghai Bun

About Millions

I went here to pickup a Mobile order and the bartender is extremely rude. She's a short asian lady who apparently does not like African Americans. Everytime i come in this establishment she's always rolling her eyes at me, mumbling under her breathe, raising her voice & just overal dismissive towards me and only me. The first time I was just asking for directions to where the pickup area was and she still ignored me for a solid 5 minutes until another employee helped. I've seen her entire body language change towards white customers, but as a black customer it's just disheartening to spend your money and still be treated this way. When im just picking up an order. I've waited to make this review because i hoped it was a one time thing, but its happened on 3 seperate occasions (i've only been here 3 times) with weeks in between them. This place does NOT feel inclusive. I hope the owner does something about this person.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Shanghai Bun Sampler, BBQ Pork, Fried Rice

Donna Michalek

Really chill vibe, full bar, excellent tapas.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Dim Sum, Lotus Trio, BBQ Pork Buns Char Siu Bao, BBQ Pork

Christian G

Great food, friendly staff, casual atmosphere. Really has that awesome laid-back beach vibe.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nikita Afanasev

Please to the management, teach your staff to use the application doordash and Uber eats delivery, they do not know how to press the buttons because of what people lose money and their time.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Rocki Taylor

Delish food. Lots if variety. Friendly staff and establishment is clean with an open baresque feel.Vegetarian options: You can opt for vegetarian dishes for most dishes.Parking: On street

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Dim Sum, Shanghai Bun, BBQ Pork Buns Char Siu Bao, Xiao Long Bao Soup Dumplings

Ritchie Taylor

Gilbert was the best!!! Food was off-the-hook!!! This will be our little slice of heaven to enjoy great food !! Definitely will be our regular spot!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Wok Chicken

Cydney Enriquez

Thank you for being open on Christmas.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Shanghai Bun

Kim

Fantastic shop with a lunch hour menu and weekday deals. Love Tapas Tuesdays.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Xiao Long Bao Soup Dumplings

Pamela Murray

Former New Yorker here …. Great Asian food w/ the perfect favorite “dive bar “ atmosphere! LOVE!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nancy B.

The food has gotten really good at Shanghai Bun. We have been ordering take out about once a week for the past several months and have not been disappointed once! The broccoli beef is a favorite. Tender beef, perfectly cooked and NOT fatty with crisp broccoli. Kung Pao chicken also a favorite!!!

Teri S.

The only place I've found Mu Shu Pork (or chicken). Great prices, great food. Dim Sum all day long. Full bar as well.

Austin Banks

Don’t come hungry or thirsty. 30+ min just for drinks, 45+ min for apps and 60+ min for food. Too bad, nice vibe

Christopher Bauer

This restaurant does not honor gift cards purchased from them. On two separate occasions, I tried to pay for a meal with a gift card, but was told a "new payment system" meant they could not honor the card. I'm surprised this needs to be said, but that is not an acceptable reason.Not honoring gift cards is analogous to stealing: taking people's money but not providing the services agreed.I was told the owner would get in touch with me to transfer my gift card to the new system. This is unreasonable as I was still forced to pay for two additional meals unexpectedly.

Service: 1

Lin P.

I come here all the time and order the same thing. When I'm back home I would come once a week and my usual. Egg drop soup . And every time it's really close to when I had it as a child . But this time I don't know if it was because it was close to closing time or something else but the egg drop soup was more of a scrambled egg soup . The egg drops where burned and were more of a thick scrambled egg texture . Instead of a thin silky texture. When I called the person was on the phone asking what's she is supposed to do the kitchen is closed ? Usually people get reimbursed because now , I spent money on food I can't eat and she says I can come tomorrow. I appreciate her saying that but it doesn't change the fact I now have to go someplace after driving 20 mins to pick it up . This has never happened after all the times I have been to this place but this is unacceptable.

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