It's a nice place and the food here is very delicious! Feel like old Shanghai to be honest. read more

Shanghai Bun Dynasty - Shanghainese Near Me - Cupertino, California

Food is so fresh and delicious, definitely will come back. Very standard transitional Shanghai dishes. read more

Shanghai Bun Dynasty - Xiang you Shan si - Shanghainese Near Me - Cupertino, California

The food and service is great! Plus the restaurant is clean and decoration is nice. We had a good meal for a family birthday.

This place is great, the food is always so good and the hot and sour soup is a must ‍ We got their braised pork belly and fermented veggies and I think last time it was more tender. But the flavor was still really good read more

Shanghai Bun Dynasty - Chinese little green - Shanghainese Near Me - Cupertino, California

Their yelp waitlist doesn't exist and the staff is rude, especially the guy at the front. Just like what all the other reviews said. Food is also terrible. Especially the eel and fish soup. Don't know why any one would come here. Should've trusted the negative reviews on rednote. read more

They change their chef, the taste is a little bit different. But overall still a good choice for Shanhai food lovers. Vegetable Fried rice is still good, the pork stew is also soft and tasty. read more

I love when the menu is so large that you just mark up the menu, or at least that's what we did! We were there as a large group (a table of 10). They sat us in the back. The dishes came out pretty quickly, but other than bringing out the food, the service was lacking. (It looked like there were only 2 servers for the entire restaurant... on a Friday night?!!) In any case, asking for glasses to pour water in because we were given a pitcher of water WITHOUT glasses seemed to throw off the server where he interrupted the conversation to ask how many glasses. Empty bowls for soup or rice, how many exactly? We started needing to order specifically, like "ten napkins". And to pay, we sought out the waiter on the floor to get the check since we won't see him come by. I only took off 1 star for lack of service because it could have been an off day. I think Shanghai Bun Dynasty had some tasty dishes. The 2 fish dishes we had were phenomenal! They were soft and tender inside and cooked perfectly. The tofu dish was made amazingly well. It was seasoned just right -- not too salty -- and it was delicate. The shrimp dish looked plain, but it was scrumptious. I think it's easy to overcook shrimp, but it had that perfect juicy bite every time. Service just could have been better. And also sticking a large group into the corner table with all the extra chairs (rather than moving out the extra chairs and pulling the table out a little) was no bueno. Little things matter. But I think Shanghai Bun Dynasty is worth another visit! I'll go in a small group next time. read more

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Bun and Games A family-owned and run Shanghainese restaurant that's been in operation for over ten years (circa 2015) and features everyone's favorite dumpling: Xiao Long Bao (aka XLBs). They also used to operate the now-defunct CBI Kitchen in Milpitas a few years back. They're also a scratch-made operation, as all the food is prepared fresh in-house using authentic flavors and recipes. The Good: * The décor is gorgeous and very fancy. It's a great place for a celebratory family dinner or date night. * Dinner and a show where you can watch them making the dumplings in one of those food theater deals that a lot of Chinese places have. * Chinese Beers in a bottle for less than $5?! Yes, please! * Overall, it was a fairly inexpensive meal as we fed a family of six for less than $250 including tip. * Their XLBs are worth the hype, as they held together and were full of soupy goodness. Not the best I've ever had, but definitely up there. * Shanghai Stir-Fried Noodles was our everything. The bounce and thickness of the noodles were perfect, and flavors were perfectly balanced. It is worth noting that it does come with some kind of meat (pork?), but the menu doesn't state that, so if you're thinking it's a vegetarian-friendly dish, it's not. * Sautéed Diced Chicken with Chili Peppers was like the best popcorn chicken I've had. Crunchy, spicy, and had that nice tongue-tingling sensation from the Szechuan peppercorns. * Pan-fried Buns were also fantastic; nice crispy bottom and delicious well-seasoned pork filling. * Steamed Cabbage and Pork Dumplings were another hit. We were a little surprised they had a little soupy filling, as well. Normally they're just meat and veggies inside a wrapper, but we definitely enjoyed the broth as it helped them not be dried out. The Meh: * A very small outdoor dining area that consisted of two-tops. * Scallion Pancakes (one of our all-time favorites) were very good, albeit a little greasy for our liking. The cook on them was inconsistent at best, but they were smacking the next day after popping them in the air fryer. The Ugly: * Service was okay for the most part, but we felt largely ignored, which is fine, I guess. However, there were a few mishaps with wrong dishes coming out and some dishes not coming out at all. They seemed a little disorganized, like a place that had just opened, rather than a place that has been around for years. Conclusion: Fantastic Shanghainese cuisine in a gorgeous backdrop but with questionable service. 4.5* read more

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An authentic Chinese restaurant in Cupertino is a dime a dozen, but it's quite rare to find a restaurant serving up traditional Shanghainese fare. Shanghai Bun Dynasty used to be Shanghai No 1, but it seems like they've rebranded and adjusted the menu a while back. The interior is rustic and quaint, perfect for dining with family and friends. From the entrance, you can see the workers hand kneading the dough for their bun/XLB dishes - it's great to see these kinda of things being made in-house! We ordered the Shanghainese-style Mandarin Fish (squirrel fish), Crab and Pork XLB, salted egg yolk tofu, and the braised duck. Everything tasted great, and we were surprised by how generous the portions were. My go-tos here have been the Squirrel Fish and the Duck and Bamboo Soup! Both are pretty hard to find dishes in regular Chinese restaurants. Definitely come prepared to share! We'll definitely be back when I'm back in the area! read more

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First time trying out authentic Shanghai food at Cupertino. I really like the decor, it's not too traditional but brings you back to the olden days. The foods are well balanced, I ordered more and we finished everything. Just found out the Purple rice was a dessert but my companions enjoyed it brings a little korean Purple rice feels. We definitely enjoyed our meal and will return again. read more

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Came here for lunch on a Friday around 11am. When we arrived there were only 1-2 other groups dining, but it took a while before anyone came to take our order. When they finally did, we were told we had to order online ourselves. It would've been nice if they had told us that right away instead of making us wait. Once we placed our order, though, the food came out surprisingly fast (around 10 minutes), even as the restaurant started getting busier. We ordered the Shanghai stir-fried noodles, braised pork belly with quail eggs, basil eggplant, tofu with crab roe, Jiangnan-style chicken, and rice. The standout dish for me was definitely the tofu with crab roe--I'm a huge tofu fan and the fish roe added so much flavor. So good! I also really enjoyed the noodles; they tasted fresh and homemade rather than store-bought. The eggplant was tasty too, although I wasn't a fan of the texture of the skin. My husband's favorite was the braised pork belly. The only dish we probably wouldn't order again was the chicken. Overall, once the ordering hiccup was out of the way, service was quick, the portions were generous, and the prices felt reasonable for the amount of food we got--especially for the Bay Area. We'd definitely come back and try more dishes. read more

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Good food Good service Delicious food Food was amazing Everything was delicious Good dessert read more

We had the spicy wonton soup, the xiao long bao, and the pan-fried pork buns. The spicy wonton soup broth was mostly mild and tasted like chili oil without much depth, but the wontons themselves were juicy and flavorful. The pork filling was slightly sweet, and eating the wontons with the broth made the dish much more enjoyable. The pan-fried pork buns were a yum yum. They were soft with a crispy bottom, filled with juicy meat, and had a nice amount of soup inside. The xiao long bao were tasty as well. The wrappers were a little chewy, but the filling and overall flavor were still very good. There's music in the background and a dimmed surrounding. We were sat, given a pitcher of water, and ordered our food through the QR code. Even though we dined in, it was a self-service spot for our time here. Overall, we'd come back again. read more

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Really solid food, great decor, super nice service, decent prices... this place really checks all the boxes. I've been here many times (despite it not being all that convenient for me) because pretty much all their food is good. Dumplings, noodles, stir fries - all consistently excellent. I've had a lot of the dishes they serve here in Shanghai, and of course nothing compares to eating in China. But if you're looking for good representations of those then you'll be happy here. Parking is tough during busy times, and they take credit cards. read more

We visited on a weekend around 11 a.m., just before the lunch rush. At the time, there was only one larger table already dining and another couple who were seated at the same time as us. The food itself was tasty, though some dishes were noticeably saltier than others. Salty enough to leave me feeling parched for the rest of the day. Unfortunately, the service did not match the quality of the food. Our dishes arrived at different times, and a few were forgotten altogether. It appeared that at least one of our missing items may have been served to tables that arrived after us. When my wife inquired about the missing dishes, there was no apology--just a brief response before the server walked away. At one point, a server misheard and delivered our final dish to a larger table. We could hear a staff member loudly reprimanding another server, which added to the chaotic atmosphere. Overall, the experience felt disorganized and stressful. I'm giving a lower rating based solely on the service, which significantly detracted from an otherwise decent meal. Additionally, the tip percentage is calculated on the grand total. Which left a larger tip than I wanted to give them. read more

Shanghai Bun Dynasty - Tender pork belly - Shanghainese Near Me - Cupertino, California

The food came so slowly... including the news that one of our items was not available. Service was decent otherwise. Food was also good like it was last time. Price was a bit steep. Recommend the soup. read more

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TLDR: I hate to be the contrarian here, but this place is a such a terrible disappointment. Very disappointing food.. Out of the six dishes that we ordered, only the pea sprouts were any good. Pluses: Service was courteous. Nice Classic "Old Shanghai" vibe with dark polished furniture with red accents. XLB: 1.8/5 - juicy but the pork filling seemed off, and the outer skin like all of their steamed offerings were overcooked. Shanghai Pan Fried Buns 2/5 - we've tried these at a lot of places now, and sadly, the ones here come in dead last. And.. THIS is their signature dish!!! Juicy yes, but overly fatty juice. a good crust yes, but the doughy shell is much thicker and doughier than Shanghai Buns elsewhere. Too fatty, too much dough here. At best this is not my taste. Pork & Cabbage Dumplings: This usually is a no-brainer for any place to get right. But not here. Again, the dumplings are far too overcooked and not the right color anymore. (1.8/5) I've eaten these standard classic dishes at dozens of dumpling establishments but the food here just did not taste right to me. Verdict: The food here was such a disappointment. Not even close to being on point when there are so many other places that execute the same dishes at a much higher level. Shanghai Bun Dynasty - do better! read more

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Nice Chinese decor. Extensive menu options. For xiao long bao, dumplings and wonton soups. The xiao long bao and pan fried bao are very juicy. The small and big wonton soups were also very good flavors. Friendly staff. You can also buy frozen items home to cook. Definitely worth it to come back and try other dishes. read more

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Come for: sheng jian bao, xiao long bao Know that: the soy milk portions are BIG I came on a weekday afternoon and was pleasantly surprised to see no line. The clientele and staff tended to speak Mandarin though the staff can also speak English. The service was very nice and attentive. The restaurant ambiance is like stepping back in time to early 1900s Shanghai. Sheng jian bao was the highlight here. Crispy, juicy, and flavorful. The broth tended more towards the savory side as some places like it sweet. But the bottom was some of the crispiest I've ever had. Very good! Similarly, the xiao long bao was excellent as well. Thin wrapper, soupy filling. The broth was the aame as the sheng jian bao. Paired very well with the vinegar. I also had the soy milk, scallion oil noodles, and braised pork belly w/ quail. They were all fine but I didn't find them to be standouts. The soy milk was grainier than I'd like it to be. I'd probably order something else next time. Overall, very good dumpling spot! Would definitely visit if you love a savory soup dumpling or sheng jian bao. read more

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Staff member was a bit confused about the yelp waitlist but luckily the place was only half full when I arrived for a weekday lunch. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Standout dishes were definitely their pan fried pork bun and xiao long bao! Both were served piping hot and filled with so much soup. I'm very satisfied. read more

Shanghai Bun Dynasty - Pan-fried Buns 6pcs 6 - Shanghainese Near Me - Cupertino, California

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Excellent food. The crab soup dumplings revitalized me like nothing else in this world

We came here on a weekday night with a big group and a reservation, so we got a private room! It's set up for karaoke with two big speakers and disco lights, but we didn't test it out. This isn't too rare for big, traditional Chinese restaurants, but the hygiene could have been better. I lifted the napkin off my plate to eat and I found a toothpick underneath, which made me uncomfy. We also requested soup bowls and some of them were dirty. The ladies who served us were all super sweet and patient and it had vibes like eating at my Chinese grandma's house. The food was overall great and I think it was a reasonable price for the quality we received (around $40/person after tax and tip). We had: xiao long bao (5/5 no complaints. a nice amount of broth inside.) braised pork belly (4/5, a little too salty. I love quail eggs.) tofu with crab roe (5/5. so good!) fried shrimp (3/5 okay, but this isn't my kind of dish) fried chicken with dried red peppers (3/5 this was a MOUNTAIN of dried red pepper with some pieces of fried chicken hidden underneath. I thought the chicken was a little hard and dry) meatball stew soup (3/5; GIGANTIC meatballs in broth. not my kind of dish) shanghai ham and vegetables rice (4/5 tasty, but when is fried rice not) tofu noodles (3/5 fresh but nothing special) dessert soup with small tangyuan and osmanthus (2/5. alcohol taste was too strong for me and the tangyuan were a little hard, like they were freezer burned) sweet lotus (3/5, too sweet for me) Great place for big groups. Would come again! read more

Shanghai Bun Dynasty - Disco time wooo - Shanghainese Near Me - Cupertino, California

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The braised pork belly and quail egg is yummy They gave standard expected dim sum dishes as well as some kind of tasty crab soap I loved. I will probably go back when in Cupertino. It has an old style Hong Kong feel I recall from living in Hong Kong in the 70's read more

Came here on sat around 6pm, got seated right away. The service was good, our waiter was attentive. The food was decent and tasted like typical Chinese food, but it didn't give us the wow factor, so giving it a 4 stars. Overall, our experience was good, but will probably try other restaurants before coming back. We ordered: - sweet and sour crispy cucumber: 5/5 - sweet and sour pork ribs: 4/5, very sour and there weren't a lot of meat - xiao long bao: 5/5, juicy - pan fried buns: 5/5, - pea sprouts: 5/5 - string beans: 5/5 - braised beef wrap: 4/5, tasted ok, the scallion pancake was kind of hard to eat - crispy tofu: 5/5, this was the fav of the night, the tofu was very crispy and tasty - west lake beef stew: 5/5 read more

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Happened to be in the Cupertino area and found this restaurant which serves fresh hot dumplings and buns. Once you step into the restaurant you find a very elegant dining room. Ordering your food is via a QR code located at each table. This made it quite convenient for guests to place their orders once they are ready to choose what they would like to eat. Our server greeted us immediately once we were seated offering us something to drink. Food came out of kitchen quickly and looked delicious. We'll definitely be back! read more

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tried this shanghainese spot. you order everything from your phone and the menu is pretty big. some dishes were solid, but a few were kind of a miss. overall food leaned pretty oily tho, so it felt a bit heavy after a while. okay experience but a little hit or miss depending on what you get. read more

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Authentic Shanghai flavor Good decoration in shop The shop is cozy and quiet in the Cupertino lion plaza, with minimum wait but still decent amount of custom stream I like that the shop owner is sitting there making hand-made buns My favorite dish is the Shanghai veggie rice, very well fried with clear rice not sticky Eggplant Dish is a bit salty but also pretty flavorful We will come back to try other dishs read more

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We had to wait about 10 min for a table for 2 on a Sat. night at around 7:30pm. It was worth the wait. The food was delicious. We had the Shanghai Sauteed Mushroom Combination, the Chive Pockets, the Pan Fried Buns, and the Shanghai Stir Fried Rice Cakes. Everything was flavorful and delectable. We really liked all of the them. You can see workers making the buns. Would recommend! read more

This place finally has gotten better! I tried years ago and it was only meh. Gave another try because seeing a crowd outside waiting for tables. Food was great! Love the XLB. The skin was perfect and won't break easily. I also recommend the Shanghai fried noodles. I don't really see that type of noodles around and they made it really flavorful and delicious. I will go back just for that noodles fr. There are many tables inside. I think they can fit in multiple big party. Will return! read more

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Tasty authentic Shanghai restaurant! Basil eggplant: super tender and tasty Braised beef noodle soup: the beef was quite tender and noodles had a nice bite to them Sweet and sour pork ribs: very flavorful, definitely needed rice to accompany this I came here for Sunday lunch and there was a bit of a wait despite empty tables. Love the indoor decor and the waiters are very friendly. Would definitely come back! read more

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This is located in a plaza shared with the Tokyo Central as well as many other popular businesses. As a result, parking xan be pretty hit or miss during busy times. They used to be called Shanghai No 1, not sure if there was a change in ownership or not as we never went to the previous business. The interior is decorated very nicely and very old school. The furniture is all very nice. We ordered a tofu and pork dish, dan dan noodles, and any time I see bingfen on a menu, I gotta order it. The tofu was perfectly seasoned, tender, and tasty. The dan dan noodles were yummy, flavors were all there. I was disappointed with the bingfen. It wasn't the best I've had. I would absolutely come back in the future and try their other offerings! read more

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We ordered xiao long bao and a few Shanghainese dishes. I was especially looking forward to the 响油鳝糊 (eel with sizzling oil), but when it arrived, there was no "sizzling oil" at all -- which is literally the soul of this classic dish, bringing out its aroma, flavor, and texture. When I asked one server, they didn't seem to understand that the dish is supposed to have that signature sizzling finish. Another server said it might have been done in the kitchen already, but that completely misses the point. The sizzling oil is meant to be poured right before serving for the full effect. It feels like the kitchen and staff lack a real understanding of Shanghainese cuisine, and that shows in the execution. Other dishes, like the crab roe noodles, were also underwhelming. Overall, pretty disappointing. read more

I love the ambience and everything tastes authentic. Service was also on point. I will definitely be back! read more

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Read reviews, crave for Shanghainese food and drove all the way from Eastbay, but very disappointed. Not authentic Shanghai cuisine. Wondering why so many 5-star, is it because good review for free dish? read more

This place offers very authentic Shanghai cuisine. The food is delicious, and the flavors are very traditional. read more

Shanghai Bun Dynasty - Shanghainese Near Me - Cupertino, California

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Here again--authentic Shanghai cuisine in the South Bay. The seating is comfortable, the service warm and welcoming, and the ambiance elegant read more

Shanghai Bun Dynasty - 千層塔茄子，松子魚 - Shanghainese Near Me - Cupertino, California

I haven't had amazing Shanghainese food since Shanghai Dumpling closed, but this place checks all the boxes! All the food was delicious and fresh, albeit a little on the sweeter side. I really enjoyed the crab soup dumplings. The skin was really thin and the crab and pork meat inside was intensely flavorful and tender. The stir fried noodles were coated in a rich oyster sauce, and the fried squirrel fish was lightly crispy. read more

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Great service and vibe! Super traditional Shanghainese food with a ton of options. Really enjoyed the Shanghai stir fry and fried rice.

Their pan fried buns are the best I've had in the bay area. Definitely get those. I will definitely come back. Service is also very quick. You can get tea for no extra cost! The place is quite large and fits large families too. read more

We had a weekend lunch there. Everyone like the food. Very good food and a nice place!