Little Shanghai Restaurant
17 E 25th Ave, San Mateo
(650) 573-7161
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Great food. Good priced. Food came fast. Everything was good.
Authentic Shanghai food. Great price and excellent service. Reserve table in advance for party of 4 (or more).
Great place for authentic Shanghainese food.
Absolutely terrible experience! We waited 20 minutes to be seated despite empty tables being available, and once we finally got a table, we sat there for another 20 minutes with no server even acknowledging us. No water, no greeting, no one taking our order—just complete indifference and neglect.
The service was disorganized, and downright unacceptable, making us feel like we didn’t exist. If this is how they treat paying customers, I can’t imagine how they stay in business. Do yourself a favor and avoid this place at all costs!
Below average food, and disastrous customer service.
A Shanghainese friend of mine says this is one of the best Shanghainese food he has eaten in the Bay Area after all these years. Also the fact that the owner can just shut down for a month at a time to take vacation overseas says how established they are; customers will and keep coming back.
Food was mediocre, dumplings skins were so thick with meat fillings that it was mushy. Complained about a little bug on a plate and wait person asked what we want him to do with it. Wouldn't attempt to replace the dish and didn't even offer a clean plate. Will not go back.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Excellent food. Very authentic Shanghai food flavors. It’s a little bit crowded and the service men appear super motivated to clean up the tables - to a point that we feel that they are waiting for you to finish the dishes so that they can take it away…
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Delicious foods & value for money. Will come again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
I didn’t expect that I could eat such authentic West Lake vinegar fish in the United States! The balance of sweet and sour is just right, and the fish is tender and tasty. It seems to take me back to Hangzhou in an instant. What an unexpected surprise! Will visit again next time?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Good foods and services
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup
This restaurant is the goat. It’s basically The Mandarin level taste but half the price. I’ve tried 15-20 dishes there, everything was amazing + generous portions + modestly priced, and only one has been less than outstanding (funny enough it was the xlb for me). My favs are the leek w eel, the casseroles, baked steamed rice
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drunken Chicken, Soup
Best Shanghainese food in the area, been there so many times
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food here is so delicious and I can't get enough! I also have a lot of respect for the entire staff because it's clear they are all working so hard. Love coming here!
I was initially apprehensive to come since I wasn’t chinese, but the owners were super nice and had great service! The food was great, and they were definitely working hard between all of the tables in the restaurant. All the food was amazing, and paired well with the tea. I’ll definitely come back and try their Shanghai dim sum! They offered free flavored peanuts to everyone, which is rare for chinese restaurants.
Parking: There is plenty of free parking on the side of the restaurant, the area felt safe for your valuables within the car.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Clay Pot Rice with Chinese Ham & Bok Choy, Steamed Meat Balls Reservation Required
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