Go there a lot for takeout, the woman who is always working there is always super nice and remembers everybody. I always get a pint or quart of sticky white rice and two egg rolls. Their Crab Rangoon is awesome too. I was crazy about their Crab Leg Rolls, but they discontinued them which was a bummer. I wish they'd use something to fry their food besides Vegetable Oil, that stuff is horrible. But the place is great, and they are very kind. read more

I have been coming here for many years and I would call it... average. The lady that owns it is always working the register and she is very nice and always remembers me. Their menu seems to be quite a bit more extensive than most Chinese places I go to. They have many options and the food is fast and good. read more

The egg rolls were not good. They simply did not have anything to write positively about. My Pork dish was not good. The pork was dry. There was entirely too much sugar and I ordered it spicy. The dough around the dumplings was entirely too thick and did not taste nice. We will never eat the food from here again. Even WokNGo is vastly superior. read more

This is the best Chinese food and is always consistent. The owner is very kind every time.

This is the best Chinese restaurant to go to. They have the best General Tso's chicken. I got a large portion, the container was full. They were very kind, I had a great experience. 100% recommend read more

Their lobby is filled with photos of all their menu entrees which is kinds cool. Some guys were using them to place their order. This must be a Midwest thing because I have not seen this in the Southwest area such as Arizona and California. The No 1 Chinese Restaurant in Martinsville does the same thing. I ordered my usual Pepper Steak with Onions and Bell Peppers with steamed rice, an order of Boneless Spare Ribs, an Eggroll. Overall the quality was much better than I am used too. The Spare Ribs seemed like a better cut of meat, less fatty, and more meaty. The egg roll was not greasy and very tasty. The pepper steak was equally good. Not too many bell peppers and plenty of onions the way I like it. From the time we called in the order until we received the food was really quick. And for a Christmas Day holiday their business was pretty brisk. The woman that takes the orders and dispenses said orders is very accommodating. Our granddaughter likes fried rice with only scrambled eggs in it, no veggies. Their only question is how many eggs would you prefer. So she loves this place and I have to agree with her. read more

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I was dog sitting my grand pups in Lexington and was craving some Chinese. This place is right by my daughters house. The owner is the sweetest lady and so friendly and happy. I ordered vegetable pad Thai and egg rolls. The pad Thai was filled with veggies and the sauce was yummy. They do not have indoor dining right now but the carry out is open and going strong. read more

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I've had some bad chinese before, but this is absolutely the worst chinese I've ever had. All the people rating it so highly have probably never had the opportunity to have real chinese food. General tso, crab rangoon both tasted amd smelled like dirty, old seafood. The dumplings had more dough than filling and were just chewy. The shrimp fried rice was the worst part about it. I called to let them know that the food was just.... awful. He said they make their food fresh and maybe it's because my taste buds didn't like the food... what? I asked him what we can do about the food and he said we cant do anything. Seriously the worst chinese food I've ever had. Do yourself a favor and find another place. read more

Menu is very misleading. There are multiple locations. Somehow a platter at 7.99 went to 21.99 when subbing chow mein. My order was a platter with an egg roll 1 order of chicken on a stick And crab rangoons Somehow my order was 39.99. I asked if she could explain how it was that much money, she didn't explain, just said chow mein is extra. Then said "do you want it or not?" I said please explain how that is the price and the hung up. We were just trying to try a new place. Guess not read more

Love this place! Super friendly and very good allergy friendly. Thinks I love: chicken chow mein, egg drop soup, egg foo young, mei fun, and moo goo gai pan...The lunch special rocks! Great portions for a great price. Every time I call in a carry out order, Wendy recognizes my phone number and remembers my food allergies. She is amazing! Food is always hot, fresh, and so yummy! read more

So nice, best bourbon chicken in town. Fav Chinese spot in Lex. Highly recommend. She remembers so many peoples orders as well!

This is our weeknight "go to" Chinese when we dont have time to cook or go to grocery. Convenient location in Tates Creek Center. I don't know how, but the owner at the front desk knows our order even when we have not seen her for 6 months. Szechuan Chicken Combo Platter and Szechuan Chicken Combo Platter with cashews are our go to dishes. Fried rice and eggrolls are great too. Give them a try. read more

I've given this spot several chances and honestly I'm not going back. The 3 maybe 4 times I've tried it I have been disappointed in customer service and the food. I'll stick to my fav. read more

When you look at the menu on the Yelp app you will see a menu that is probably 5 years old. The current prices are double from what this menu lists. I ordered food based on this menu and thought my bill would be $11.00. When I went to pick up my order the bill was $25.00. And to make it worse, the chicken was terrible! read more

Good food good service Love the hot and sour soup. The house looks mein is wonderful

Sometimes you just don't feel like going to market. How many times I've passed Shanghai Bistro without a thought to try it. Recently, a friend recommended it, so I decided I may as well call for take-out. My order of Pork Mei Fun was ready in about 30 minutes. A little Soy Sauce and Sriracha, and my chopsticks were digging in. Pretty good for a quick meal. It was a goodly portion, and I have enough for tomorrow. So, next time I'm lazy and hungry, I wouldn't hesitate to head to Shanghai. read more

Shanghai Bistro - Pork Mei Fun - Chinese Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

The food is you average Chinese fare. Nothing amazing but not terrible either. Egg drop soup was lackluster. Just be aware...when you click on "full menu", the photos of their menu are not current pricing. Didn't realize they were from 6 years ago and was a bit shell shocked when we got the total for the order when we picked it up which was about double what we were expecting. Would recommend going to their actual website for current pricing. read more

They're honestly hit or miss. I've lived close to this location for a while now. The first few times I've eaten there it's been pretty good, but since Covid hit the food has been a little off. I normally order the shrimp lo mein and ask for it extra spicy, but they haven't been adding too much spice here recently. I've also tried their spicy chicken and general Tsos chicken and again has been less than stellar. Fried rice is very d grade and so is the hot and sour soup. Egg rolls always good though. Hope they step it back up soon! read more

Yes, it's a pretty typical Chinese takeout type of place. Actually, I'd say this place is a bit above average. It's located in Tates Creek Center, beside Kroger. They do have a few tables, so it's not all about takeout. They do not offer delivery. If you don't know what to order, just look around at the pictures of the tens dishes that they offer. The lady working the front line was super nice but not like intrusive friendly. While I sat and waited for my food, several regulars came in and she was personable, knowing their orders before they blurted them out and one woman even gave her a hug when she entered in. I accidentally tipped over the soy sauce while waiting for my food and asked for a rag and she, without making me feel as a burden, came over and cleaned it up herself. I ordered the beef and broccoli from the dinner combo menu. $8.15 for the big portion of beef and broccoli in addition to fried rice AND an egg roll, was a super good deal. I literally made two meals out of it. The beef quality was above your typical Chinese takeout place. My husband ordered chicken pad Thai and it too was a big portion but wasn't listed on the combo menu, but the price of the egg rolls are only $1.25 each. The only sidenote is that they don't have ice, fountain drinks or courtesy water. They do have bottled water and even a large variety of soda and teas served by the bottle. Again, keeping in mind that their clientele mainly consists of carryout orders. read more

When dinner turned out to be a bust, I put in a call to Shanghai with an order. 10 minutes later I was picking it up! Loved the sesame chicken. The Mongolian beef was way to spicey for my taste, but that was my fault-I should have asked for mild. The beef was very tender. Great experience. read more

On orders you do not ask what replacement of rice you would like. No soy sauce or duck sauce with the order. The chicken sauce was runny on the I general so"s chicken . The beef sauce was runny on the beef chow main. Whole order just not very good at all. read more

A local restaurant my husband and I frequently order from. I like the selection and service. The amount of food they serve you is definitely worth it and it's delicious. read more

Best Chinese food in Lexington hands down. I go at least once a week and am always satisfied with the enormous portions. Love this place!!! I read more

Food was mediocre and very expensive. We could have gone to PF Changs and had a better meal for the same price. My wife is a little blonde girl from Versailles and makes better chinese food. I doubt we will go back. read more

Leaving 1 star because the Chinese lady yelled at me blaming me for not understanding her. I said man I speak and read perfectly good English. Maybe it's not everyone else that messes orders up maybe you learn English and you'll have less issues! read more

Shanghai Bistro - Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

This place is amazing! My wife and I have been going here for years now and we are never dissatisfied. If something is ever missing or anything of the sorts, they make up for it the next time tenfold! The owners are amazing and always friendly regardless of how busy they are. They inspire us to be the loyal customers we are! read more

This restaurant has the best staff and always hits a home run on the food. When your looking for the standards or takeout Chinese food they are above the standard. Plus did I say how nice and friendly the staff is. read more

Food was really good! Owners are nice and this is not affiliated with the other Shanghai Bistro in Hamburg shopping area in Lexington. Totally different restaurants. read more

Every time we.order from here the food is consistently excellent. For rake out Chinese it is some of the best Chinese food in town.

I love this place always get my order correct it ALWAYS hot !!!! When I call she ALWAYS knows my order . Treated like family no matter what !!!!! I usually get sweet and sour chicken , large shrimp fried rice , crab Rangoon , and general tsos chicken . read more

I absolutely love this restaurant! The owners are the kindest and the food is delicious. The steamed dumplings and hot and sour soup are my favorite. I can make a meal of it. Every time I order, my food is ready ASAP and very hot. I can take it home and it still needs time to cool. Another favorite is the general tso's chicken. I also love their lo mein and crab rangoon. So many choices, so much food and such a good price. But it's honestly the friendliness that draws me back every time. The owner knows my order every time I call and I don't even need to tell her what I want anymore. I recommend this restaurant to all of Lexington. This place has been a life saver to me and if you need a bite to eat and friendly service, this is the place for you! read more

I live right down the street from this place and thank goodness for it. It is pretty standard American Chinese takeout but it tastes great and is priced well, especially for lunch! I have tried several different dishes (usually spicy) and they're all good. And the owners are very friendly! Highly recommended swapping the eggroll for hot and sour soup. read more

Shanghai Bistro - Szechuan chicken lunch special - Chinese Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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The lady is always so polite and knowledgeable. The food is amazing and fresh. I love how they have the pictures on the wall to give ppl a visual of what the food looks like instead of just reading it off the menu read more

Shanghai Bistro - Chinese Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Our go to fast Asian spot. The kindest employees and the best food or it's kind in Lexington. read more

Best Chinese food in south Lexington! I haven't been by in a while and wanted to try something new. I ordered the chicken egg foo young combo that comes with an egg roll and rice. Everything was simply yummy, fresh and hot. Portions are more than generous so the meals are a good value. The staff, especially the young lady who works out front, is always friendly and welcoming. I won't even try another place for Chinese food! read more

Legit as hell. The service was quick, fresh cooked food, I suggest the steamed rice over fried just because it's much fluffier. You won't be dissatisfied, my family will be making this a regular spot. read more

This is my all time favorite Chinese place around! I don't live in lexington anymore but I get it about every time I come to town. Great portions and pricing. Great customer service. Crab Rangoons and egg rolls are the best around! Always crunchy! read more

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This Chinese place is pretty good! We ordered our standards to compare Shanghai Bistro to other places we frequent: Lemon Chicken and General Tso's Chicken. Lunch specials are served 7 days-a-week, and include an egg roll or soup, fried rice, and the entree for less than $6! The fried rice is tasty, but as a hapa, is not to my taste. The Indian fiancé loved it though! General Tso's chicken is crispy, nicely flavored, and tender. I liked the egg roll but the fiancé didn't. They didn't give us any sweet and sour sauce for it, so next time I'll be sure to request it. The Lemon Chicken is great! The breading is a little bit thick, but the flavor of the meat overall is delish. The lemon sauce is okay (Carrie Lee's in Michigan has the best sauce so far). They give steamed veggies underneath the chicken, which was a nice surprise! We'll definitely be back to try more dishes! read more

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Excellent food, and memorable service. Everything on the menu is delicious and you're treated like family every time you walk in the door. The owner is an absolute delight and the crab Rangoon is easily the best in town! #1 pick for Chinese takeout in Lexington read more

Came here for the first time tonight. I was immediately greeted in a friendly way by the lady behind the counter (Lisa), even though she was extremely busy. I ordered the sweet and sour chicken dinner platter. It wasn't long before my food was ready, and it was piping hot. Everything is delicious and perfectly cooked. They give you A LOT of food, and it's all reasonably priced. I'll definitely be coming back! read more