The food is exceptional. I’ve tried nyc chinese, florida, washington DC etc and this place was really good. The sesame chicken and pork dumplings stood out the most. We also tried the cucumber salad and that was something different but really good. I would definitely recommend giving this a shot for lunch or dinner. If I ever visit again this place will definitely get a 2nd visit from me.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ayush kalani
Bund Shanghai offers a lively taste of Shanghai right in the heart of San Francisco's Chinatown. Be prepared for a classic Chinese restaurant atmosphere – think lots of chatter, happy families, and a constant flow of people. If you happen to be visiting during a Chinatown night market event, expect a wait – this place gets popular!Contrary to the belief that people have regarding service at a Chinese restaurant, we had a pleasant experience. Our server was attentive and friendly. The service was fast despite how busy the restaurant was.Speaking of the menu, be aware that Shanghainese cuisine tends to run a bit sweeter than Cantonese food. This was true for most of our dishes:Xiao Long Bao: These delicate soup dumplings were a highlight. The broth was flavorful, and the pork was juicy, but the dough/wrapper was thick.Spicy Wontons: These weren't spicy at all, but they did pack a little kick. The pork filling was well-seasoned.Fried Small Yellow Fish in Rice Wine Sauce: This dish was a fun, crispy adventure. The tiny fish were cooked whole and had a slightly sweet glaze. It is a good choice for those who enjoy a bit of a fishy flavor.Yang Zhou Fried Rice: This classic dish was surprisingly good and not as oily as we were expecting. It was a good portion size to share between 3 of us.Lion's Head Pork Meatball in Soy Sauce: This hefty dish was a bit on the sweet side, but the pork meatball itself was melt-in-your-mouth tender and light.Hot and sour soup: The soup was sweet and not what we were expecting. It was okay overall.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Xiao Long Bao Soup Dumpling
Martha L
We found this place on Google and so glad we did . The food was delicious and the ladies working there were so nice .Portions are sharable and at a great price
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shanghai Thick Chow Mien
Lily
Food is amaaaazing! I'm considered a picky eater so usually noodles are my go to - they have such delicious noodles here!! Flavor is so rich and texture is really nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Shanghai Thick Chow Mien, Xiao Long Bao Soup Dumpling
Sita Taibi
Great food, fast service, friendly atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lesley M.
The braised beef is a 10/10, it’s so soft and tender it almost melts in your mouth. You have to try that if you come here
Sam Barnum
Xiao Long bao were excellent. Vinegar sauce, wrapper integrity, temperature, flavor, all on point.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kalavati Bhashyam
Service was great. Our hostess was very welcoming and friendly. And the food was delicious. Highly recommend the boiled sesame balls for dessert and the eggplant entree.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Xiao Long Bao Pork Soup Dumplings, Cucumber Salad, Dim Sum, Potstickers
Nith Sisombath
Okay Chinese food.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Mika Munch
Hands down the best pan fried pork buns in Chinatown. Wish more ppl knew about this place! Staff is always super sweet and the food is
The ladies that were working were very friendly and helpful. The food was really good. The Jasmine tea and hot and sour soup were excellent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot and Sour Soup
Vijay Agrawal
Service was ok. Worst Chinese food in a long time. The chicken was stale n stinking. One of the dishes even had human hair in it. Yuck. Pls stay away from this place.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Daljeet Virdi
ONLINE MENU IS INCORRECT.Prices are 2-3x advertised prices. Please be careful.
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The place makes me feel like I’m back home in Shanghai and maybe better As someone who used to live near Guyi Garden in Shanghai, I can say the soup dumplings are exactly how I like them. The dough isn’t too skin or too soft and has a delightful little chewiness. The pork and crab filling is tender, juicy, and not greasy. There can be a bit more crab yolk but i didn’t expect much across the ocean.I adore the small yellow fish in rice wine sauce. It has become a rare find even in Shanghai comparing with the more common smoked fish. The balance of rice wine and sweet flavor is just right.Pea shoots are perfectly cooked.Pork belly with tofu skin knots tastes good too. Not too salty.Love the atmosphere. So glad to hear Shanghainese!! The aunties are very friendly and welcoming. The food isn’t cheap but it definitely worth it.Hope I have time to visit again for other dishes I crave before leaving for England…
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Xiao Long Bao Pork Soup Dumplings, Xiaolongbao
ashley zhou
yum! the food here was so delicious. it was very flavorful, authentic, and comforting. great place for brunch!
The food is exceptional. I’ve tried nyc chinese, florida, washington DC etc and this place was really good. The sesame chicken and pork dumplings stood out the most. We also tried the cucumber salad and that was something different but really good. I would definitely recommend giving this a shot for lunch or dinner. If I ever visit again this place will definitely get a 2nd visit from me.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bund Shanghai offers a lively taste of Shanghai right in the heart of San Francisco's Chinatown. Be prepared for a classic Chinese restaurant atmosphere – think lots of chatter, happy families, and a constant flow of people. If you happen to be visiting during a Chinatown night market event, expect a wait – this place gets popular!Contrary to the belief that people have regarding service at a Chinese restaurant, we had a pleasant experience. Our server was attentive and friendly. The service was fast despite how busy the restaurant was.Speaking of the menu, be aware that Shanghainese cuisine tends to run a bit sweeter than Cantonese food. This was true for most of our dishes:Xiao Long Bao: These delicate soup dumplings were a highlight. The broth was flavorful, and the pork was juicy, but the dough/wrapper was thick.Spicy Wontons: These weren't spicy at all, but they did pack a little kick. The pork filling was well-seasoned.Fried Small Yellow Fish in Rice Wine Sauce: This dish was a fun, crispy adventure. The tiny fish were cooked whole and had a slightly sweet glaze. It is a good choice for those who enjoy a bit of a fishy flavor.Yang Zhou Fried Rice: This classic dish was surprisingly good and not as oily as we were expecting. It was a good portion size to share between 3 of us.Lion's Head Pork Meatball in Soy Sauce: This hefty dish was a bit on the sweet side, but the pork meatball itself was melt-in-your-mouth tender and light.Hot and sour soup: The soup was sweet and not what we were expecting. It was okay overall.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Xiao Long Bao Soup Dumpling
We found this place on Google and so glad we did . The food was delicious and the ladies working there were so nice .Portions are sharable and at a great price
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shanghai Thick Chow Mien
Food is amaaaazing! I'm considered a picky eater so usually noodles are my go to - they have such delicious noodles here!! Flavor is so rich and texture is really nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Shanghai Thick Chow Mien, Xiao Long Bao Soup Dumpling
Great food, fast service, friendly atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The braised beef is a 10/10, it’s so soft and tender it almost melts in your mouth. You have to try that if you come here
Xiao Long bao were excellent. Vinegar sauce, wrapper integrity, temperature, flavor, all on point.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service was great. Our hostess was very welcoming and friendly. And the food was delicious. Highly recommend the boiled sesame balls for dessert and the eggplant entree.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Xiao Long Bao Pork Soup Dumplings, Cucumber Salad, Dim Sum, Potstickers
Okay Chinese food.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Hands down the best pan fried pork buns in Chinatown. Wish more ppl knew about this place! Staff is always super sweet and the food is
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The ladies that were working were very friendly and helpful. The food was really good. The Jasmine tea and hot and sour soup were excellent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot and Sour Soup
Service was ok. Worst Chinese food in a long time. The chicken was stale n stinking. One of the dishes even had human hair in it. Yuck. Pls stay away from this place.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
ONLINE MENU IS INCORRECT.Prices are 2-3x advertised prices. Please be careful.
The place makes me feel like I’m back home in Shanghai and maybe better As someone who used to live near Guyi Garden in Shanghai, I can say the soup dumplings are exactly how I like them. The dough isn’t too skin or too soft and has a delightful little chewiness. The pork and crab filling is tender, juicy, and not greasy. There can be a bit more crab yolk but i didn’t expect much across the ocean.I adore the small yellow fish in rice wine sauce. It has become a rare find even in Shanghai comparing with the more common smoked fish. The balance of rice wine and sweet flavor is just right.Pea shoots are perfectly cooked.Pork belly with tofu skin knots tastes good too. Not too salty.Love the atmosphere. So glad to hear Shanghainese!! The aunties are very friendly and welcoming. The food isn’t cheap but it definitely worth it.Hope I have time to visit again for other dishes I crave before leaving for England…
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Xiao Long Bao Pork Soup Dumplings, Xiaolongbao
yum! the food here was so delicious. it was very flavorful, authentic, and comforting. great place for brunch!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5