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    Shanghai Noodle House

    3.6 (389 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for kids
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    Natalya S.

    Kind of a hole in the wall spot but we randomly came across it so decided to stop by. Ordered the Xiao long bao, pot stickers, and the spicy pork wonton soup. I have to say those were probably the best pot stickers I have ever had at a restaurant, they were crisped perfectly at the bottom, and were so flavorful we couldn't stop raving about them. The service staff were very friendly and attentive towards us and the complimentary tea and apps were a plus!

    Luke Q.

    This is very cozy breakfast restaurant that features delights from Shanghai China. The service is straightforward and efficient. We order a few classic breakfast items like wonton, noodle soups and xiaolongbao. All are at acceptable levels. Pork kidney noodle soup is something hard to find in the U.S. but unfortunately it's thick cut and not stir fried so it lacks flavors when blending into the soup and therefore is recommended to eat as side. Xiaolongbao is tasteful but the appearance is towards the rustic end without elegant wrinkles you would expect from higher end places like Dingtaifeng. Overall it is a very down to earth restaurant that's worth frequent visit.

    Alice K.

    Hidden gem in Irvington area run by an elderly Chinese couple. Church friend suggested for group dinner. Considering how dining out has gone up quite a bit after pandemic, I was surprised to see the affordable prices - friend said basically hasn't changed in a while. 5% discount if pay in cash. Menu has various Shanghainese small dishes, lots soup and noodle. We ordered: Shanghai spring roll ($12) friend recommended but I thought it's light on the filling. Beef noodle soup ($16) - HUGE bowl. Enough to share with two people if medium hungry Pork wonton in clay pot- for $10, it's a deal. Wontons can use more filling (bit tiny? Free pickled cabbage, roasted peanuts and tea. Others try spicy version of beef noodle soup, pork feet and duck noodle. If we weren't stuffed, next time will want to try the XLB and shenjianbao. Parking lot is bit small in front but there is more parking in back. Drive slow after intersection or may miss it!

    LeeLee C.

    My friend recommended this place to me but in her own words, "this is a dump, you don't eat there as it has no air conditioning. We only go there to buy the frozen stuff." Well, they are located in a small plaza with not much food traffic or busy business around, but at 2pm Saturday, they were still half full for lunch. I walked pass a table of two people and they spread a feast on the table. The food looked good, authentic! The service was also friendly. The lady explained what they had in the frozen take out section and gave me their take out menu. The food prices are quite reasonable with most items in the $13 range. The most expensive item was less than $16! Onto the frozen items, my friend recommended their large wonton which was homemade with ji cai, a Shanghai local vegetable and pork. A bag of $50 for $32 in cash. They were quite big and plump! After 30 minutes of driving in the trunk they were not melting or sticking together. I cooked some at night, just need to boil. I mixed them with some soy sauce and sesame oil after scooping them out. Tasted delicious! The inside filling has the right balance of veg and meat balance. The Fremont residents who live close to this place are so lucky!

    3 kinds veggies noodle soup, drunken chicken & the complimentary roasted peanuts & pickled cabbage
    Michael L.

    My friend lives in Irvington District so I meet her here for lunch on days I get my car washed down the street @ the Pacific Car wash - sort of like killing 2 birds with 1 stone since I am already in the neighborhood. My friend is the local so she does the ordering as she knows I will eat just about anything, and luckily for me, she has been on fire on what she orders. My favs have been: 3 kinds veggies noodle, drunken chicken, ox tongue in chili sauce & any of the rice cakes. This tiny restaurant packs up at lunch times so it is a hit & miss for those pressed for time. Luckily my office does not care how long I take for lunch so I have time to enjoy her good company & the good food here. We have not come on the weekends but I bet there is a good wait.

    Taiwanese beef noodle soup
    Johnny Y.

    The fry on these chicken dishes?? And the walnut shrimp?? Fantabuloustic. Miss me with that soggy nonsense. TL;DR: Great chicken dishes. Wouldn't recommend the beef soup. Might go again, if fried chicken is in my future. Nice lady sat us, but service was very mid. You can always flag someone down, though. Food Rundown: Sichuan Chicken Tenders - 7.9/10 Can't give this an 8 because honestly? Just get the red chili chicken instead. It's basically the same thing but with a slightly lighter breading. Still crispy, still solid, but this version seems to use chicken thigh instead of breast, so it's a little chewier and less meaty. Tasty, but second place. Red Chili Chicken - 8.9/10 Pause. Get this. Eat this. Fill your pockets with this, then fill your friends' pockets so you can keep eating it on the way home. The fry is wild!! crispy, well-seasoned, and the chicken stays juicy inside. This is the one to beat. Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup - 6/10 The beef was tender and nicely cooked. But the noodles? Overcooked and mushy. Broth didn't have much depth -- just a basic beef broth. Not bad, but not worth going out of your way for. I mostly just fished out the meat. Walnut Shrimp - 7.5/10 Nice fry on these too, but the sauce dragged it down. Heavy on the mayo, light on flavor. Felt creamy and kind of one-note. It's fine, but not something I'd crave or re-order. Final Thought: If you're going, go for the chicken. Fry game is elite.

    Pork chop and rice cake
    Jess N.

    I'd recommend the pan fried soup dumplings/sheng jian bao and the fried pork chop with rice cakes. The sheng jian bao is one of the best I've had in the bay, and the sauce in the pork chop was yummy - soy sauce base, slightly sweet and not too salty. Their beef noodle soup was just alright. Not bad but not rich and flavorful enough. Same with their xiao long bao where the skin was too thick and the filling was not hot and soupy enough for my liking. They gave complimentary roasted peanut and tea which was nice. Service was speedy but a bit rushed. It was an in and out kind of place.

    RAW PORK!
    stan m.

    The food I order was RAW. Called the restaurant and the person actually said you can heat it and it will fully cook. Of course that didn't work and I was so disgusted. Please not clean. Please be aware everyone!!!

    炒肝
    Dave W.

    Absolute hidden gem. Don't let the unassuming storefront fool you -- this place delivers. Classic hole-in-the-wall energy: no frills, just solid, flavorful Shanghai comfort food. The noodles are springy, the soup dumplings are legit, and the portions are generous. I've been back multiple times and it always hits the spot. If you know, you know. Love it.

    Bryan T.

    Complimentary tea and appetizers is always a great start, and the noodle soups are great! Ordering is handled via checking off what you want from a paper menu, and the staff is happy to answer any questions you have. The location was pretty crowded when I visited even late at night, but they still found me a clean table quickly and with little fuss.

    排骨年糕
    sherry z.

    resteraunt is quiet small. please don't expect the whole environment is good as I-Shang. Good thing is food is served quickly. 茭白肉丝面,排骨年糕,not same as what i remembered when i ate in Shanghai. As traditional Shanghai cuisine, they use spicy soy sauce for the Fried Pork (with rice cake). Here they don't. 虾肉馄饨 is ok, fresh Shrimp inside. but soup is a bit lighter taste. and it would be better with sesame oil.

    Sheila K.

    Husband found this place close to his dentist so we decided to give it a try. First impression coming in was it was cold as hell lol it was probably colder in there than it was outside. So, I already wasn't feeling very comfortable. The place is pretty small with a few tables, but service was pretty quick. We got the dry pork noodles, Shanghai style dumplings and another dumpling with soup. The noodles were oily and pretty bland to me. My husband needed to add extra chili oil to give it flavor. The Shanghai style dumpling was interesting, it tasted like those sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaf but in a xiao long bao form. Not bad. The soup dumpling was okay too, the bottom was burnt but it made it crispy. Overall, all the food had a burnt taste to it. Could have been their style of cooking, not sure. You could also hear the cooks yawning and sighing really loudly in the kitchen lol probably won't come back here again.

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    Kirk J.

    A classic fixture of the Irvington area. I don't exactly know when this place opened, but it's been around forever. And for great reason! Even after inflation, Shanghai Noodle House remains one of the cheapest, tastiest ways for two people to get stupidly full in the Southeast Bay. It's in that cluster of shopping malls and stores around where the Cloverleaf used to be, so parking is easy and convenient. Given that the restaurant is called Noodle House, I have always ordered the noodles. I understand that they also serve Shanghai-style buns, but I haven't actually tried them in all my years of eating here because quite frankly, the noodles are massive. Absolutely massive. Enough to feed two people. It comes out very very quickly, because the noodles you get in every noodle dish is more or less the same. The base of the broth is also fairly similar - but the sauces/flavors you mix into the broth differ based on what you order. So in practice, you'll get a huge bowl of broth and noodles, far more than any one person can eat. In addition, you also get a huge amount of meat/vegetables/sauce to pour into the bowl - and there's so much, just that amount of meat/vegetables/sauce could be considered a full dish on its own. I am not sure if this is how you're actually supposed to eat it and I have no confidence in my parents ability to authentically eat Shanghainese food, but we've always just slid all of the sauces/meat/etc. into the bowl of noodles and then eat it like a noodle soup. I hope that's how you do it, or else I've been doing it wrong. Cash only - presumably one of many ways they keep this place super cheap! Cheap, plentiful, ultra-fast, and actually relatively healthy (there's oil, but a lot less than you often see in Chinese food). Highly recommended for anyone who wants a meal like that!

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    Ambiance not great but I love the Dry Shrimp Noodle! Also the Chinese green with dry tofu was excellent. We will be back for sure!

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    Small little dumpling house with fresh clean flavors. Greeted with a smile as if the hostess was happy to see me. A good feeling to have.

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    Shanghai Flavor

    3.9
    (246 reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$

    Food: Verified by our coworker from Shanghai: AUTHENTIC. The flavors are really great! Especially…read moretheir pot! You get so many things, including glass noodles, vegetables, seafood and meat; and the broth! Best taste ever. Their steam rice is really good as well and definitely be mindful with their portion haha. Ambiance: clean and comfortable! Service: can't describe how welcoming and attentive the staff were. We're offered good recommendations and service. Personally, I spoke mandarin and bringing someone who can speak mandarin does make a difference!

    A fairly authentic little Shanghai-style restaurant. The decor is simple but clean and spacious…read more The staff are all very friendly. Mushroom with Gluten Noodle - 4/5 The mushroom and gluten were well prepared, though the flavor was a bit on the mild side. The noodles were the thin type, probably just standard packaged noodles. Shanghai Style Fried Prawns - 3/5 There are two options: one with regular prawns, and one with river shrimp. We chose the river shrimp. The overall flavor was much milder than the authentic version--it lacked sweetness, and the dish didn't have the rich red and glossy look it usually should. Bean Curd with Vegetables - 5/5 This dish was a pleasant surprise, capturing the taste of spring--very light and refreshing. Lightly drizzled with sesame oil and chilled for a while, every bite felt fresh and cleansing, with a lingering aroma. Shanghai Veggie and Pork Rice Cake - 5/5 Highly recommended. The rice cakes were stir-fried to a perfect soft and chewy texture. The combination of vegetables and shredded pork brought out a deliciously savory flavor.

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    Indoor the restaurant
    Water Bamboo with Green Pepper & Pork ($15.95)
    Water Bamboo with Green Pepper & Pork ($15.95)
    New dish:shanghainese shrimp in soy sauce

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    House of Dumplings

    House of Dumplings

    3.8
    (1.1k reviews)
    4.4 mi
    $$

    The food is great!!! Authentic Chinese food! Customer service is great and the lady will always…read morerecommend great dishes if unsure what to order. Food Spicy dumplings 11/10 my favorite!!! Pork and chive dumplings 10/10 Combo chow mein 10/10 Sweet and sour chicken 10/10 String beans (they will be oily since the tofu is fried) 9/10 Spicy beef noodle soup 9/10 Walnut shrimp 10/10 Overall 9/10 Must try!! I wish I could've gotten most pics but the food was soo good we didn't think of snapping more lol

    I usually order my dinner through DoorDash. I noticed that during dinner time, this restaurant has…read morea buy-one-get-one-free deal on their beef noodle soup. The broth is rich and flavorful, the noodles are delicious, and the beef chunks are both tender and pleasantly chewy. I personally highly recommend it. When I used to visit them before, I would usually only order dumplings, so this was actually an unexpected discovery. I strongly recommend their corn and chicken dumplings, radish and beef dumplings, and sauerkraut and lamb dumplings. 我通常都是用DoorDash去點我的晚餐,我發現晚餐時間點這家店,牛肉麵是買一送一。濃郁的湯頭和好吃的麵條,加上口感Q彈和柔軟的牛肉塊,我本人非常的推薦。我以前去光臨他們家通常都是只點水餃而已,這算是意外的發現。我強力推薦他們家的玉米雞肉水餃、蘿蔔牛肉、酸菜羊肉水餃。

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    Braised pork belly 红烧肉
    Braised pork belly 红烧肉
    Braised pork ribs 红烧排骨
    Braised pork ribs 红烧排骨
    Pork with salted vegetables 梅菜扣肉

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    Shanghai Delight

    Shanghai Delight

    3.7
    (142 reviews)
    8.2 mi
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    Good price, solid food. It's in rotation for our Chinese restaurants…read more Love their pork wrapped with tofu skin, soup, and noodles. Good textures, although do lean a little sweet for Shanghai food. Pretty cheap for the quality and quantity. Can be a little oily so get more veggie/soup dishes to balance your palate. Usually have at least a couple tables open and fairly quick service.

    Tasty Shanghainese comfort food…read more Had a meal at Shanghai Delight in Milpitas and ordered the Shanghai-style chow mein, Mongolian beef, and xiao long bao. The Shanghai-style chow mein noodles had a great chewy texture and were packed with savory flavor without being overly greasy. The Mongolian beef was tender and flavorful with a nice balance of sweet and savory sauce that paired perfectly with rice. The xiao long bao were also enjoyable, with delicate wrappers and a flavorful broth inside. They arrived hot and were a great addition to the meal. Service was friendly and attentive, and the food came out quickly even during a busy dining period. The vibe is casual and family-friendly, making it a comfortable place for sharing dishes with friends and family. It's the kind of neighborhood restaurant that's easy to return to when you're craving comforting Chinese food. Overall, a solid spot for Shanghainese favorites and satisfying flavors. I'd come back to try more dishes from the menu.

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    Entrance
    咸豆漿腐皮青江菜 very unique
    咸豆漿腐皮青江菜 very unique
    Salty egg stuffed meat balls

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    Bing's Dumpling

    Bing's Dumpling

    4.1
    (1k reviews)
    4.9 mi
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    Kid friendly
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    This is my first time at Bing's and it seems like from reviews, there's been a change in ownership…read moreand quality of food. I am no OG attendee but...I personally thought their dumplings were AMAZING! I was craving xiao long baos so bad. Their XLB was the best I've had in the bay--when I bit into the skin, it was a mouthful of delicious broth. Many other XLB spots could barely produce as much broth as Bing's. The skin was also perfectly QQ. We also ordered their classic pork and cabbage dumplings. Wow. So flavorful and clean. They don't skimp on the meat portions here, that's for sure. Lastly, we got their braised beef noodle soup. Noodles were consistent and QQ, though the broth was a little bland. Albeit, this is a dumpling spot after all! Service was great--food came out super fast and water was always refilled. Perhaps the establishment has taken in the feedback already bc tbh I am not seeing what the negative reviews were talking about hahaha! Perfect mom and pop vibes all around! I WILL BE COMING BACK

    Look, I've been seeing this place get pooped on since they reopened. I differ from the harsher…read morereviews... Keep in mind, this place is in a soft opening phase. They just reopened. The staff and I think the kitchen is different now, and the food is different. The kid serving us seemed like the owners son. This place looked staffed by the owner and spouse, and our server looked about 16 and clearly wanted to be elsewhere. OK, maybe he doesn't know his stuff, and maybe he's got work to do. Maybe he's never seen great customer service, but this place got a little busy before we left, and honestly, they looked in the weeds, and acted like it. My first day as a server way back in whenever, I was at On the Border in Milpitas and I spilled a tray full of cokes on a dude. I tend to give a lot of leeway. No, this is not the Bings Dumplings we knew. I posted a snap of the Beef Noodle soup. The wife didn't love the noodles; they had too much sogginess and no really texture to them. The broth seemed rushed and there wasn't much depth of flavor. I've had worse. The torn cabbage was pretty good. The new chefs are putting some numbing spicy into the dishes so there was a nice heat that I enjoyed. For me though this dish is always better with some chopped up pork belly which holds a bit of sweet and sourness, and really adds to the dish. I actually enjoyed the cabbage salad and it had good flavor and depth, just not a lot of heat. I loved Mingles Mangos version, but they closed. The Zhajiangmian (looked it up), seemed to be up to my kids' standards, so no complaints. Look, give them time to grow. Give them time to establish their menu and I think they'll be a perfectly repeatable restaurant. I don't know if they'll ever achieve the status of the original, and I'm really sad it's gone now. But this place wasn't bad; we'll go back in a month or so to see how they are doing and how the food has progressed.

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    Inside. You can see the open kitchen.
    Inside. You can see the open kitchen.
    Cucumber Salad
    Cucumber Salad
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    Din Ding Dumpling House

    Din Ding Dumpling House

    4.2
    (544 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    10 years in business

    4.5 stars? better than I expected tbh…read more portion sizes a lot bigger than I expected seaweed w bean curd - 8/10 chicken w corn & egg soup - 7/10 def burnt my tongue on this veggies (idr which) - 4/10 no taste tbh & I slightly undercooked xlb - 7/10 nothing too special but like it was good cold noodles w sesame sauce - 7/10 low-key wish they gave just a bit more sauce bc the noodles were all sticking & tangling together but taste-wise it wasn't bad piggy custard buns - 6/10 standard but cute order dim sum style by marking how many of each thing you want kinda long of a wait even on a weekday lunch which I found interesting but maybe that's bc school is still out for the kids

    i love me some semi bougie chinese food. overpriced, kinda oily, only slightly above average food,…read moreslightly stanky bathrooms. YUM! i personally think the union city one is better because this one is too tryhard (black tables fancy lighting etc). other than that it is the same so 4 stars for consistency. would recommend for the following occasions 1. SECOND date not first. do not spend your first date here. why would you want to be discussing common couple topics with your throat coated in oil?? 2. to introduce non asian folks to chinese food. BUT they are from only CERTAIN parts of the u.s. (excluding vegas, arizona, texas, ny, georgia, minnesota) 3. vent about your situationship (he is a lowkey performative guy but you don't think so because he doesn't listen to keshi or have mommy issues) to your best friend. but i don't order xiaolongbao while doing that

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