Love this place! The food is always amazing, with a mix of American classics (General Tso's, Sweet and Sour, etc) with thai and Hunan influences. The atmosphere is an updated version of the old school layout with the bar on one side and the dining room on the other, so the dining room is usually quiet and a good place to converse without having to shout. Service is always excellent - they even box up your leftovers for you! read more

Great food and service. We enjoy carryout but our preference is enjoying dinner sitting at the bar.

My favorite is the cashew chicken and beef lo mein! Absolutely love this place! Highly recommend!

I have been told by the people of Powell this is the best place to get Chinese. I thought it was pretty average. I think other local places in Powell are just as amazing. I will definitely be back though. A Chinese place you can eat in!! Wide selection of food. You can be casual eating inside or dressed nicely. read more

I have taken my wife to three times and she is picky...and we have both left smiling every time. Amazing food that you don't typically find everywhere. Great service. Overall amazing experience read more

We went here on a Sunday afternoon and it wasn't very busy so we were seated immediately. I had Shanghai homestyle tofu and he had the mala string beans (spicy). Mine was veggies and very firm tofu in a brown sauce. It was good and I love how they have the crispiest tofu I've ever had. His was a big plate of just mala string beans, but he loved it. Easy to find vegan options here. The food came out so fast, but tasted fresh and hot that we were surprised. We both had water (sadly a plastic straw already inserted) and he ordered hot tea. The tea came in a metal pot with a fancy glass teacup. The table had white linen with a paper square on top and candles so it felt very fancy. They also had outdoor seating. Our meal was $26.40 before tip including the $2.50 hot tea so it was very affordable despite being so fancy. The restaurant is also only 5 minutes away from the Columbus Zoo so it was a great way to end our zoo trip. read more

I'm only reviewing based on ordering take out and not physically eating there! My boyfriend said this is his favorite place for Chinese food. They do have a plethora of food options from more authentic Asian cuisine to your more "Americanized" cuisine. I got the beef chow fun and sweet and sour chicken. My boyfriend raves about their sweet and sour chicken, which I thought was good, but the beef show fun really lacked flavor. I kept having to add the soy sauce packets to my noodles. I also had a chance to try the chicken fried rice and it's kind of bland. When I think of fried rice, I think of color and flavor, but I had to add soy sauce and my friend kept adding soy sauce too. I would eat/order here again though to try other things! read more

Shanghai Lily - Chinese Near Me - Dublin, Ohio

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I had a hankering for Pad Thai and this place hit the spot DEAD ON! Food was great, price as expected and impeccable service.

The food at Shanghai Lily is really good. I had the Kung Pao chicken the last couple times I have been here and loved it. The chicken was all white meat and the sauce was spicy with a little sweetness. This is definitely one of the best Kung Pao chicken dishes I have ever eaten. I want to give this place more then three stars but each time I eat here the service is lacking. The last few servers have seen completely disinterested in any type of brief conversation beyond quickly taking your order and walking away. I might understand the lack of engagement if this place were busy and they are working hard to keep up; however each time I've been here, there were no other customers. Overall, great food with odd customer service. read more

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Not the best chinese restaurant around it does the job. We ordered three dishes and the beef with broccoli was probably the best out of the three. The kung pao chicken was a let down, do not order that. The water chestnut to chicken ratio was so large that i dont think i tasted any chicken. Because there are better asian restaurants around, unless this is close to where you live, I wouldnt recommend this restaurant. read more

We live closeby so go here often for carryout. Having said that, the times we ate at Shanghai, we sat at the bar and enjoyed the crowd (and the food and drinks)! Prices are reasonable so we highly recommend! read more

I've passed this several times but not when I needed lunch. Today, it worked out. Called ahead (doesn't seem to have online ordering, but the old ways still work) and it was ready in 10 minutes. I only went in the lobby, but it looks like a fancy, dark, old-school strip mall Chinese place. Friendly service, reasonable prices. Interesting menu. I went with standbys: pad Thai and Mongolian beef. The pad Thai was a huge portion, pretty standard production, lots of beef, nice sauce, etc. The Mongolian beef was a bit less just because 1/3 of the box was rice, but still a good lunch portion. Tender beef, tasty onions, a flavorful sauce that wasn't too salty. I wanted more when I got home, and even wanted it in the morning. Yum. If I lived nearby I would be here often. read more

Oh what a hidden gem. Very quaint. Cozy cocktail lounge and bartender too, Authentic Asian cuisine that will tempt your taste buds. So many entries to choose from. An 11 out of 10 on my food chart. read more

Shanghai Lily is a staple in our regular ordering. We have been getting amazing food from them for over 11 years now living here. I do admit I tend to stick to my tried and true Seafood dishes, Moo goo gai pan and Pad thai. Last night I changed it up and ordered the Short Rib dinner for the first time. It was absolutely fantastic. Each bite was packed with flavor and the large chunks of meat were falling apart perfectly. It may be the best thing I have ever had on their menu! This will definitely be my new go-to when I order and want a hearty dish! Their food continues to be amazing and I'm so happy they are located so close to us! read more

A delightful cozy place and exceptional food! A hidden gem in a corner of Shawnee Hills. Be sure to give it a try!!

Great dinner. We found a new Chinese restaurant. We will be back. Great service. I had General tasos

Still my favorite spot for great, fresh food. Shrimp and broccoli is my favorite.....love their soups as well. Never had a bad meal here. Little pricey but you get what you pay for! read more

Quaint restaurant nestled in a small strip mall,lots of parking and an outdoor eating area.wonderful owners who are very active in the business.great atmosphere in dining large menu choices with heat adjusted to your liking.wonderful flavor and gracious serving sizes.The owner makes an incredible mai tai. read more

Fantastic! Delicate light and amazing flavors. A must try was surprised by this dish! read more

Shanghai Lily - Black pepper shrimp ...amazing must try - Chinese Near Me - Dublin, Ohio

I didn't snap photos but enjoyed my food. I ordered the combination fried rice without veggies. The portion was incredible. It was full of all the meats and shrimp. So delish! I also ordered the hot and sour soup. Overall great experience. read more

My daughter and I had dinner here Dt night. We were there early so they were not busy. Tables were spread apart so you had social distances. Food was good and our waitress was very friendly. I believe they have take out . I believe they have duck but you have to order it ahead of time read more

Thai was a big win. We wanted something close and fast after leaving the zoo/ zoombezi Bay Area. Close with convenient parking. The food was so good. Started with edamame and potstickers then had egg drop soup. The soup came in bowls that we could share. We had chicken Lo meij and chicken fried rice which the kids and adults devoured. The garlic pork was spicy and had a good amount of veggies including water chestnuts which I loved. I would definitely recommend checking this place out. I would visit again when we are in this area. Edited to add that you should get the fresh made cinnamon sugar donuts with chocolate sauce. Such a delicious unexpected treat. read more

So me and my boyfriend went to this place one time...it was our first time and usually at night they're busy but we went during lunch time and no one was there. It was just us two in the dinning room. It was a nice set up but our table cloth was a bit dirty from stains and also very quite. They have no music playing at all lol. But overall decorated decent...I ordered general Tso chicken(my favorite) with just steamed white rice. Might I say, once I finished, there was more rice than chicken. I didn't even finish all my rice. Flavor wise it tasted ok, I've had better. My boyfriend ordered lo mein with veggies and fried chicken for the appetizer. First off the fried chicken was VERY salty. And it also tasted like other food. So I assume they fry everything in the same oil. So it wasn't good at all we actually sent it back and got it taken off our bill. I tasted his lo mein, he liked it but I didn't. It didn't taste like every other lo mein Ive had. The taste was distinct and different. And unfortunately the day after we ate, I got sick. So for me, I don't think I would ever go here again. Nice waitress and everything but the food could do a little better. read more

Shanghai Lily - Lo mein and fried chicken - Chinese Near Me - Dublin, Ohio

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I like the artwork here. Interior design was beautifully set up. Looks clean. I love the classical music playing in the background. The scent inside is decent, it may smell good to some but for me it's a bit strong. I ordered the minced chicken lettuce wrap, it was too salty. The waitress is nice. read more

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Hit or miss - some food is very good but some are not. My dad who have eaten at many Chinese restaurants was happy with Shanghai Lily.

This small restaurant in Shawnee Hills is our go to for Chinese takeout. The food is consistently delicious. Never had a bad meal from them. We always order the basic stuff: Sweet and Sour pork, Cashew Chicken, Beef Broccoli, plus this top notch Garlic Scallops. We've hsd their fried rice before, but typically, we order white rice. Another dish I always order is the Garlic Eggplant. It's prepared with the Japanese small eggplant, and it's cooked perfectly - firm, not mushy. The dining room at Shanghai Lilly is very pleasant, nicely decorated and quiet. Good ambiance, simple. The service there has always been great too, over the phone when I call the order, and in person. read more

This is a local lunch stop for me. It works on a couple of levels. First, the lunch menu is limited and inexpensive. That means the kitchen delivers quickly to the customer and the meals are steaming hot and tasty. Portion control means you're getting what you pay for.... no food coma afterwards as the meals are plated in edible allotments and don't killl you as in most "American-ized" restaurants. My meals are eaten in the small cafe/bar area and here's my dig. The owners and wait staff (one in the same I think) are prepping for the evening's meals so on more than one occassion I've had to watch as green beans or other veggies are removed from the counter where they're being cut. Not exactly professional. And the lunch wait staff is a bit gruff.... maybe the bar isn't best for lunch service....yet it's fast and hot. Menu? Basic. Chicken, beef, pork, fried rice, veggies. It works. I like hot & sour soup and its tasty. The place is bigger inside than what it looks when you park and the dining room is nice. I would say try it and see. The basics work for me. read more

My fiance ordered takeout for us around 8pm. Here's what we ordered: Royal Pacific Shrimp with white rice: Was ok as far as flavor, but the portion was really small. Hot & Sour Soup: Tasted mostly like soy sauce, and other than that, had little to no flavor. Definitely had better! Sesame Chicken with white rice: Not that good. The sauce tasted mostly like soy sauce, and other than that, had little to no flavor. Had high hopes for this place and unfortunately, we probably won't go back. read more

Food was okay, a little on the salty side. Portions were very small though. Service was okay, not the best. It's very dark inside; some may like others may not- personally I didn't. read more

Shanghai Lily - Chinese Near Me - Dublin, Ohio

The shopping center looks horrible but the restaurant is so freaking good. Teriyaki chicken was perfection as was the cashew chicken. Crazy busy take out counter, but service was excellent. read more

The food was verygood.service was another story.We had a party of 5 and there were two other larger tables in the restaurant. the server was a little frazzled and kept apologizing.she was doing fine and all of a sudden disappeared.We had to hunt her down for boxes and our check.We found her in the bar talking.apparently she preferred the bar clients to a table of 5 paying for dinner.We have been here before and service has always been a little slow but this was worse than usual.if you are going to have a restaurant, serve your clients.if you want a beer, close the restaurant or find a way to staff for both. read more

Food is good. The lettuce wraps were delicious. Twice I ordered takeout specifically Singapore Noodles and I always mention that I am allergic to shell fish and they put shrimp in the dish. It disappointing when you come home Hungary and the takeout can't be eaten. read more

The food was very good and glad we found an Asian restaurant by our new house because we were missing our previous favorite down in Grandview. We've only gotten carryout but the restaurant looks nice. The chicken fried rice was perfect, simple meal but delicious. We always get the crab Rangoon as well, it's a must. I highly recommend this place! read more

Quiet and relaxing atmosphere. Went during lunch and received food very quickly. Very efficient for lunch break or fast eat. The sesame chicken was a little salty for my liking and the chicken Lo mein was bland. The fried rice on the other hand was very tasty. read more

I can't rate the food, the atmosphere, or anything but the service from the (I assume) the owner. Walked in at 10:58 (doors open), no one up front, looked at the menu, about 11:00 a man comes from the kitchen, I ask politely "are you open"? He points to the door, says "GO", and that was that. Can't really say anything else, as there's nothing else to say! read more

Ordered takeout fried rice with vegetables and chicken. Totally disappointed. Thought the vegetables would be small peas and carrots and maybe baby corn. My mistake by not asking. Looked like leftover steamed rice with overcooked broccoli. Appearance and smell very unappetizing. We returned. Explanation went something like we do not use soy sauce in our fried rice because of MSG. And decrease oil, not as greasy. Healthier. No indication of this practice noted on menu. Last time I checked recipe for fried rice, it included soy sauce as well as sesame oil. If I wanted to be healthy, I would have ordered steamed rice! Also ordered Hunan chicken, spicy. NO little red peppers or anything to make it spicy. This was previously spouse's favorite. So bland that I, (who cannot tolerate spicy foods) could eat it with no problem. Not our first visit, but will be our last. read more

Very soothing atmosphere, my grandfather has been coming here for years. The service can be slow sometimes but the food is hard to beat. He even met Urban Meyer here. read more

Shanghai Lilly has been a go to restaurant for us - especially for takeout. The food is very good, and is typically ready in 10-15 minutes. If we want to dine in, there are ALWAYS plenty of open tables - even on the Friday/Saturday nights when the rest of Dublin restaurants are packed. read more

Awesome food and quick service. I was looking for a good Chinese place in the area and tried a few places. This is the only one that I have liked. I can say that I have never been less than happy with anything that I have gotten from here and I highly recommend it to anyone in the area! read more

Do you like water chestnuts? I mean, do you REALLY like water chestnuts? Then you will love Shanghai Lily's Kung Pao Scallops and Cashew Chicken. In each dish, the ingredients were lots and lots of water chestnuts (as in, 2-3 cups of them), nuts/peanuts, and a little bit of scallops or chicken. That's it. Not a vegetable in sight. They really should change the names of these dishes to Kung Pao Water Chestnuts and Cashew Water Chestnuts. It was edible, and the chicken and scallops were both fresh, but I just have no desire to eat 2-3 cups of water chestnuts for dinner. The hostess was nice, though. read more