Came here for dumplings and left genuinely impressed. The soup dumplings were juicy, flavorful, and had a delicate wrapper that didn't break apart easily. The pan-fried buns were my favorite -- crispy on the bottom, soft on top, and filled with rich savory broth and meat inside. Everything tasted fresh and came out hot. Service was quick and the restaurant had a cozy, casual atmosphere that made it easy to relax and enjoy the meal. Portions were also very reasonable for the price. If you're craving authentic Shanghai-style dumplings or comfort food, this place is definitely worth visiting. I'll absolutely be coming back to try more dishes next time! read more

I-Shanghai Delight - pork dumpling and pot stickers - Shanghainese Near Me - Fremont, California

生煎包好吃 小笼包也好吃 生煎包： 强烈推荐！底捏得非常酥脆，上面的芝麻和葱花很香，里面的肉馅紧实且带汤，咬下去的时候要小心烫。 Sheng Jian Bao (Pan-fried Buns) were the highlight--perfectly crispy bottoms and juicy filling. The Xiao Long Bao were equally delicious with thin skin and flavorful soup. We also ordered some stir-fried greens which were fresh and perfectly seasoned. read more

I-Shanghai Delight - Shanghainese Near Me - Fremont, California

I was from Shanghai and have been eaten lot of Shanghai food. it is very good Shanghai test

I would recommend i-shanghai if you're craving din tai fung dupe! They have a variety of authentic Shanghai style dimsum that's great for doing family style. FYI~the restaurant is on the smaller side so be prepared for a wait on a Saturday night if you don't arrive right at opening at 5pm. Out of all the dishes, my favorite was the pan fried pork dumpling. It was steaming hot with a sweet soup inside, and the bottom was nice and crispy. The XLB was also really yummy! read more

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Everything was so delicious! Tried the signature crab roe noodles, crab roe dumplings, pork and shrimp dumplings, and shredded cabbage. The crab roe sauce for the noodles was so flavorful and is a must try for crab lovers! If you can only get one crab dish, definitely get that one. The pork and shrimp soup dumplings were LOADED! So juicy. The shredded cabbage was hands down the best in the bay. This place is a great go-to for Shanghainese food. Will definitely be coming back. read more

We always pass by this restaurant and see how busy it is, so we decided to try it for a special celebration. The food was okay overall. We really enjoyed the green noodles with crab gravy, but the other dishes were just average. The gentleman who took care of our table was very friendly, patient, and attentive. Unfortunately, our experience was affected by another staff member working at the register. She came across as rude and impatient, which made us feel uncomfortable. We understand that the restaurant gets very busy, but customers should still be treated kindly. From what we observed, there were only three servers managing a full dining room, which may explain the stress and rushed service. Perhaps additional staffing would help improve the overall customer experience While the restaurant is clearly popular. Nothing stood out enough for me to return, so I probably won't be back. read more

Favorite shanghainese restaurant in the bay! I loved the pan fried dumplings and we also got the crab sauce noodles and dumplings. They were very flavorful and the dumpling wrappers were thin but they didn't break easily. I liked the fried string beans and the pork ribs as well! read more

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It's been yearssss since we last dined at I-Shanghai Delight. So many new dumpling spots have popped up since then. I wanted to go back to see if it was still the same. We came on a Saturday right at 11am when they opened. We were the first ones there so we got seated right away. Instead of showing us to a table, the server just nudged his head and waved his hand to sit down. No smile, nothing. The restaurant was dirty, run down and cramped..as we remembered. To order, we marked down what we wanted in a paper menu. We ordered.. PORK DUMPLINGS (8) $12.95 -aka xiao long bao. The tops of the dumplings were a bit thick. 4/5* PAN-FRIED PORK BUN (6) $12.95 - Wished the bottoms were crispier but at least they weren't super greasy. 4/5* POTSTICKERS (6) $12.95 -it had a sweetness to it like sugar was sprinkled on it but the dumpling skin was nice and chewy. 4/5* FRIED SCALLION PANCAKE (2) $8.95 -deep fried and oily but oh so good. 4/5* FRIED NOODLES SHANGHAI STYLE $13.45 -noodles had a nice chewiness to them, the veggies were still crisp. 4/5* All the dumplings had a strange sweetness to it which was kinda odd.. but we still enjoyed everything. By the time we left around 11:50am, the restaurant was packed and there were a few parties waiting for tables outside. Would we come again? Probably..but only if we were in the area. read more

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I've been here multiple times and this is still my fav XLB in the bay. The wrapper is thin (though seems slightly thicker this time than in the past) and the filling is incredibly juicy and umami with the perfect amount of flavoring. It's amazing even without the vinegar. I seriously don't know how they do it but it's absolute Shanghainese perfection. Aside from that we also got the small wonton casserole and red bean pancake. The wonton soup is classic and comforting, and the red bean sesame pancake is delicious. It's pretty big and does take a long time to cook (~30 min) but totally worth it. The only bad thing I've had here in the past was the eel, which did not taste fresh; not sure if it was a fluke... Lastly, service is surprisingly warm for a small and busy restaurant. Highly recommend! read more

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Got here at 6 right before peak hours, service was prompt and good. Love the personal photo of Shanghai scenic areas and some old school items on display. Waitress seems to be overwhelmed once full house. Place is always packed, so don't expect service, her tone reflects stress. As for the food: Pan fried Bun -生煎 10 out of 10 Soup dumpling - 蟹粉湯包 10 out of 10 Once is enough I will stick to XLB 小籠包 Shanghai stir fried rice cake - 炒年糕 8 out of 10 Too wet for my taste. Bamboo soup with pork - 腌笃鲜 6 out of 10 Too salty 咸 nothing 鮮 about it. read more

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Crab roe seasonal dishes are back. You can get them with rice or noodles, and they also have soup dumplings with crab roe. I liked the little crab bowl presentation. My favorites were the osmanthus rice cake (I really enjoyed its chewy texture and the light osmanthus flavor), and the pan-fried pork buns (crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside). read more

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I-Shanghai is my new favorite local spot for Chinese food. There is something here for everyone. Being vegan, finding veggie dumplings is hit or miss but not only does I-shanghai have vegan steamed dumplings, they have vegan XLB! Of course they have all the typical offerings of XLB too. One cool dish to highlight is their crab soup dumpling. The thing is a monster! It's so big it comes in it's own steam basket an a boba straw for you to extract the soup. The menu offers a great variety of Shanghainese food to keep you coming back to try other dishes. In our regular rotation for 2 (vegan + meat eater) -Vegan XLB -shiu mai -scallion noodles -scallion pancake -pork dumplings -sautee green beans The service here is incredibly fast & efficient. During peak hours, you're given a menu and order form to fill out while you wait. Once your number is called, the maître d' confirms your order item by item and sends that to the kitchen after seating you. The first dish is out within 5 minutes of being seated. Even though things move fast, the restaurant doesn't feel rushed. You just get your food quickly which is awesome. The interior is nicely decorated with frames photos of Shanghai and like most (more causal) asian restaurants, there are flyers of current specials posted throughout. The food is well made and the service is friendly. Their plates and bowls are stylish. If you order the crab roe, it comes in a clay crab-shaped baking dish. It's all aesthetically pleasing. read more

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My friend recommended this to me and I got the chance to try it out with a colleague of mine from work. [[ Location ]] It's right off the 880 freeway stevenson blvd exit and is in a relatively "new-ish" area of Fremont that was rebuilt to bring in new restaurants/businesses. Ample amount of parking so it shouldn't be difficult. The only con I would say is that the main sign is in Chinese so trying to find "i-Shanghai Delight" might be difficult. Just trust your GPS tracker of choice. They do have the English sign on the window but it is very hard to see from the car. [[ Food ]] I think this is where this place really shines. The food is just really delicious overall and they have so much variety. You can get XLB, regular Chinese dishes, dim sum, etc. I tried to follow what was recommended to me by my colleague and got the following: 1.) Green Beans 2.) Pan Fried Bun 3.) Crab Roe Pork Dumpling 4.) Signature Crab Roe Mixed Noodles. Ordering is kind of weird as they have a ton of dishes on a sheet of paper which you can manually check off but some dishes were split out into a main menu and non-connected pages. I wish everything was just on one menu and maybe have a "special" menu for rotation to make looking at all the choices easier. The Pan Fried Bun is on the SWEET side so just a word of caution since I prefer them to be more on the saltier side like at Special Noodle in Milpitas or M Dumpling in Fremont. I also felt like they were also on the smaller side compared to the ones you get at the other two places I mentioned. Crab Roe Pork Dumpling was really good/juicy and rivals some of the best XLB I've had. Signature Crab Roe Mixed Noodles has beautiful presentation and make sure to mix the buttery crab sauce into the noodles immediately and mix so all the flavor can seep in and the noodles can stay separated. read more

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Located in a shopping plaza with lots of Asian options... there is a wait and they won't seat you until everyone is there. But it is worth the wait! They do give you a menu so you can start marking what you want. Most of the items especially the xiao long bao are amazing. It has a slightly sweet soup and the perfect skin around it where it is thin but doesn't break when you gently pick it up with your chopsticks. I especially enjoyed the creaminess of the crab roe noodles too. Unfortunately, the Shanghai noodles were a miss as they were too salty to enjoy. Hoping to come back here to try all of their other dishes too! read more

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One of the few Shanghainese restaurants that offer the pan fried buns and they are delicious! The bun isn't too thick and it's filled with soup inside! The crab xiao long bao was delicious as well! The skin isn't super thin but the inside was filled with soup! My least favorite was probably the beef noodle soup because the soup tasted a little bland. I would definitely come back again! read more

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Came here with my family for a family lunch before going to run errands! The service was good - there was a short wait, but they gave us the menus and we ordered as we waited! The ambiance is also nice, decorated with a few Chinese-style decor on the walls and plenty of TV entertainment. For food, we ordered their crab roe noodles, small wonton soup, soup and rice (small), and shrimp pan fried dumplings! The food was quite delicious and very flavorful. The soup was not too salty and the dumplings were so crispy! I can see myself coming back again to try new dishes with my family :) read more

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There were a lot of variety in the menu items and I definitely wanted to try everything! However, I'm going to have to settle for the most ordered dishes since my stomach isn't that big. I got the Crab roe mixed noodles - This came in a crab lit bowl and a gravy boat of pure crab roe and delicious innards goodness. The gravy was super rich and the noodles were green, al dente and chewy. Although it was a bit on the fishier smelling side, the flavor was amazing. My taste buds were hit with pure euphoria and I just wanted more and more noodles with the gravy. Beef noodle soup- The soup was delicious. Noodles were soft and the beef was oh so tender. The portion size for this was humongous! Braised rice with vegetable and salted pork - This looked so simple, yet the flavor was firing on all cylinders doing donuts on my taste buds. The salted pork worked so well with complementing the rice and the veggies. The veggies toned down the saltiness of the pork and the rice was lathered up in pure glistening goodness that is all the juices and oils that it was braised in. Solid spot! read more

===TL;DR=== - Rice topped with crab meat - Signature crab roe mixed noodles - Steamed crab roe soup dumpling - Pan fried pork bun ===TMI=== First and foremost: "To join the waiting list, please take a number at the front desk, Thank you." They got crab roe mixed noodles and I don't have to go all the way to New York for them? Sign me up. They have a cute interior showing throwbacks from Shanghai as decor. Their crab roe noodle was bomb! Good portion of crab roe paired with chewy and bouncy noodles. I loved how the crab roe just clings onto the noodles nicely so you get a good bite every time. It does feel a little heavy towards the end so the vinegar helps cut those flavors up. Otherwise, best to enjoy when it's still hot imo! The rice with crab meat was also flavorful and hearty. However, it does feel like it's more of a crab roe dish than crab meat base so don't expect a lot of crab meat. I think it really just boils down to your preference of carb choice when this is compared to the crab roe noodle dish. The pan fried pork bun was lovely! Good size, juicy and the filling was well balanced! Highly recommend it! The crab roe soup dumpling didn't blow me away. If anything, it felt like a hyped item since the concept to drink from the straw is cute. Otherwise, I can pass. Good to try it at least once tho. They have an extensive menu so hope to come back to try more one day! For a Sunday afternoon, line moved quick and food came out quick as well! Lastly, their crab roe items don't seem like it was on their regular menu. Instead, seems like it's their signature items so when ordering, just let the worker know and they'll write down your order for you. read more

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We came here many times, and the foods are delicious as always. We love the chicken and sweet and sour pork ribs and some others. read more

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THIS IS NOT A DRILL The Crab Roe Series is officially back at @ishanghaidelight ! They're serving authentic Shanghai flavors with fresh ingredients, refined plating, and all the cozy vibes. Must try dishes include the Golden Crab Fish Rice, Crab Roe Noodles, and the iconic Crab Roe Soup Dumplings. Best part is you can see their dumplings being made fresh in- house so you know they're a must get! Come on in and enjoy a warm, welcoming space and lively Shanghai dining. They're a favorite for true Shanghainese cooking for a reason! Plenty of parking, staff is super nice and attentive, the space is clean and welcoming. We will definitely be back soon! read more

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This Shanghainese restaurant has been one of my go-to spots for years, and it never fails to deliver that comforting, authentic taste of Shanghai. It's the kind of place you keep coming back to--not for trends or hype, but for consistently good food that feels familiar and satisfying every single time. Their Shanghainese dim sum is the highlight. The pan-fried dumplings are a must-order: perfectly crisp on the bottom with a juicy, flavorful filling that bursts with every bite. The xiao long bao (XLB) are just as impressive--delicate wrappers, rich pork flavor, and plenty of savory soup inside, exactly how they should be. Another standout is the spicy pork noodle. It's warming, slightly numbing, and full of depth, with tender pork and noodles that soak up all the bold, savory sauce. I usually like to add vinegar to the spicy soup. After all these years, this restaurant remains a favorite for authentic Shanghainese flavors done right. If you're looking for real Shanghainese dim sum and comfort food that never disappoints, this spot is absolutely worth visiting--and revisiting. read more

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A solid place to go for lunch. Must order: pan fried dumplings, green onion pancakes (handmade), and super size crab XLB ($14 for 2). I would skip the stir fry noodles. Just a few slices of meat and a whole lot of plain noodles. The vegetable rice was really bland and would not orderagain. read more

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Great Shanghai cuisine! We loved the pan-fried pork buns and the pork chop noodles. The soup dumplings were so juicy and delicious. The flavors really reminded us of Shanghai. The ambiance is nice, and the seating works well for groups of four to six people. We would definitely come back! read more

I-Shanghai Delight - Pan fried buns and pork ribs. - Shanghainese Near Me - Fremont, California

Pan Fried Dumplings 4 soupy, flavorful Green Vegetables 5 super crunchy, fresh, flavorful read more

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Shanghai restaurant with some Instagram worthy food items in Fremont! The restaurant is of decent size and interior gives off authentic Chinese food vibes. There was only one server when we went but also only 3 tables of customers. The food itself was decent but not crazy. Our favorite item was the crab roe noodle for sure! The noodle was a perfect amount of chewiness and the crab roe was just fishy enough for you to know that you are eating seafood but not overwhelmingly fishy that would make it repulsive. The soup dumpling was around the size of a fist and comes with a boba straw for you to drink the soup. A very Instagram worthy food item but was not the tastiest in my opinion. The soup was warm with crab filling and good but you couldn't eat anything without first finishing the soup otherwise it would leak. However, once you finished the soup, all that is left to eat is the dry skin. Worth a try but probably wouldn't be something I would order a second time. The scallion pancake smelled absolutely delicious and the shape was definitely different than normal. It was a coil rather than a flat pancake. The texture was a little odd to us and it was more floury than crispy crunchy. read more

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The food here is delicious. I'm here now and going to order more. This is legit Shanghai food. read more

I-Shanghai Delight - Shanghainese Near Me - Fremont, California

We always come here for Shanghai food. We ordered xiao long bao, pan fried pork buns, small wonton soup, some chopped veggies. The place is small so come early! We had to wait a little bit but it was quick. The food comes out quick because they have us order while waiting. read more

I-Shanghai Delight - Shanghainese Near Me - Fremont, California

Would highly recommend their crab roe dishes - both noodles and rice I think hands down as a native Shanghainese, this is the best Shanghainese restaurant in the Bay Area read more

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If only we lived closer, we could come more often. Good prices and good food. We got here at 11am and thankfully didn't have to wait too long. If you get a chance, come try it! read more

What we ordered for 2: -pan fried dumplings: decent, on the sweet side -scallion pancakes: small, pasty dough -noodle soup: one single bokchoi, 2 dumplings, 2 tofu squares, some glass noodles -stir fried veggies & bamboo shoot: small, probably one single bamboo shoot sliced up -steam glutinous rice cake w/ red bean: meh Cleanliness needs improvement - walls by our table caked in grease/grime. Seats visibly grimey and discolored. Stuffy room temp (later somewhat improved with AC) Sadly, friendly above average service did not make up for the food and grime. I'd rather have below average service with better food/portions and cleanliness. Prices are "low" but you get what you pay for. $80 bill left something to be desired. From what I hear, the place used to be better :/ read more

Came as a group of 4 and spent $110 (including tax and tip) and got the following: (9/10) Vegan soup dumpling - inside is black fungus, bamboo shoots, bok choy. I really liked this, good combination of filling, I'm guessing there is spinach in the wrapper. I would get this again next time! (7/10) 2 orders of Crab roe soup dumpling - each order is 2 pieces of large soup dumplings, provided straws to drink the broth. unfortunately the skin broke easily and the soup leaked through the bamboo steamer onto the plate, lots of crab roe on the inside (8/10) Signature crab roe noodles - cake here specifically for this dish, the worker helped pour the sauce and crab roe over the noodles and recommend you eat this right away, it made the noodles very creamy (sorta like carbonara?) (7/10) Pan fried pork buns - 6 pieces, average, I feel like they didn't provide enough sauce in general for all the dishes, took the longest to get served, we had finished all the other food already (5/10) Glutinous rice cakes - got this for free for my friend reviewing the restaurant on yelp, 4 pieces, texture was just not it for me, incredibly sticky The restaurant was packed mostly with Chinese families and groups. We were seated immediately since we arrived early dinner but there was definitely a wait later into the evening. The servers were very nice and our entire party left feeling full and satisfied! read more

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Super excited we got to try the food here! We originally saw the crab roe dishes online but saw they were all in NY, so I was super excited when I saw it was available in the Bay Area. We tried the crab roe rice, crab roe noodles, and the crab xlb. Everything was amazing! Super flavorful, but not heavy. We will definitely be back for another cheat meal! read more

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Looooove the pan fried buns!!! Very authentic, almost as good as the ones I've had in Shanghai! I tried the crab soup bun for the first time, and it's really yummy too, highly recommend! It's a bit far from me but still my favorite Shanghainese place. Def will be back! read more

Had dinner here on a Saturday evening and the line was already long around 6:30pm, so be prepared for a bit of a wait. You need to give your name at the cashier and wait for them to call out your number. The space inside is quite small with limited seating, but the service was attentive and efficient once we were seated. We ordered the xiao long bao, fried pork buns, and Shanghainese-style noodles. The fried pork buns were the highlight of the meal - perfectly crisp on the outside with a juicy, flavorful filling. The xiao long bao were delicate and had a nice balance of soup and meat, while the noodles had good texture but not my favorite. read more

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The crab soup buns were so delicious! And the Yan du xian was also very yum. Highly recommend if you crave some Shanghai food read more

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If you want delicious crab roe, this is the spot to go. Overall, they have good food that will fill you up. Crab Roe Noodles: 5/5 Buttery goodness. Good portion. Not fishy at all (as crab roe can be quite fishy). Pan-Fried Pork Bun: 3.5/5 Nice crispy bottom and pork filling was tasty. It's more on the sweet side. I personally prefer more savory. Pork XLB: 4/5 Pork filling was delicious and they hold so much soup! A tad on the sweeter side, but I didn't mind too much given the amount of soup & tasty pork. The wrapper is a bit too thick for me but it's cool they have a little window where you can see them being freshly made. Fried Scallion Pancake: 3/5 This would've been so much better if the pancake was thinner. I loved how crispy it was on the edges but I think it was slightly undercooked or just too doughy. Flavor was good! read more

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这家的蟹黄系列真的惊艳到我了！蟹黄的香气浓郁醇厚，一上桌就能闻到那种鲜甜的海味。口感细腻绵密，却一点都不腻，反而是越吃越上头的那种鲜。 无论是拌面、配饭还是做成点心，蟹黄都给人一种"满满当当"的满足感，每一口都能吃到真实的蟹肉和蟹膏，完全不是那种敷衍的调味酱。鲜、香、润、糯，层次非常丰富。 read more

I-Shanghai Delight - Shanghainese Near Me - Fremont, California

The pan fried buns was hands down the best and the crab roe noodles was delicious. Would come back!

My family loves to come here for authentic Shanghainese food. We always order the XLB, pan fried buns, small wonton soup, osmanthus rice cake, and diced bean curd with ma-lan. The food is all very yummy and comes out very quick. The waiters are mainly Chinese speaking but the menu comes in English. The store itself is relatively small and there might be a wait if you come a bit close to lunch. read more

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The food is exceptional tasty and worth the trip. It tastes like real Shanghainese food. Definitely will come back again. Great food!