What an amazing experience! Went with a party of 7 and our food was quick, Jacob (our server) was very friendly and attentive to our needs. Everything was authentic and delicious. Pictured are: crab rangoons, steamed potstickers, and their shrimp fried rice.Vegetarian options: Plenty of tofu and other vegetarian alternatives for shrimp chicken etc. Great vegetarian section on the menu!Parking: There’s a parking garage across the street and some street parking that both are payDietary restrictions: They have a whole section for gluten free. Very inclusive!
Brian Moore
Excellent! Everything about this place is excellent! The food and tea were terrific. No wait at all on a Friday night. Food was super quick and did I say excellent? The whole place is adorned with Authentic Chinese antiques that give this place a mystical, alluring atmosphere. A great dine for a date or just friends hanging out. It's right in the middle and a great choice if you want delicious Asian food. ?
Eric Depkin
The food was excellent, at a decent price. Started with veggie Spring Rolls, which were crispy and tasty. Portions were not crazy huge, but 2 dinners for 3 people sufficed. Shanghai Noodles were fantastic! Food showed up quickly and staff was friendly! When I return to Cincinnati I'll be back!Vegetarian options: Lots of specific vegetarian options!
D C (Fluffs Adventures)
Overall the food is great! Portions are good, environment is clean and there's a good selection to choose from. Staff... Not great. Kept talking to each other. Kitchens staff brought food out. Eventually they asked about drinks after being done with meal. Not the best experience.
Marcia Ramer
Food was great, but our waiter literally said when we told him we had 8 people in our group oh great, like we were annoying him. He also was very rude like everything we ask from him was putting him out. I would really like to say great things, because the food was great, but the waiter not so much.
Leslie Cowen
Really enjoyed this restaurant. The service was so fast and friendly and the prices are very reasonable.The food all came out fresh and hot with a lot of veggies and the sauces were so tasty. But the standout item was the crab Rangoon. I would have eaten 3 orders of it if I could have. The wrapper to it was so light and crispy and he filling had a touch of sweetness and oooozy creamy!! I would go back there just for that! 4 pieces come in an order and everyone needs their own. You just can’t share it , it’s so good!!Vegetarian options: Several choices for vegans and vegetarians
Aquarius Garnet
10/10 HIGHLY RECOMMENDIf you come across this place don't walk run in! Charlie greeted us with such great energy especially for it been after midnight.He got my order out so fast and fresh I was honestly shocked. The food is so good. Large portions great prices. I definitely will be back soon
Joshua Strup
Outstanding experience across the board! Great location downtown with a nice atmosphere inside. Charlie provided top-notch service throughout the meal. While all of the dishes were delicious, the Pad Thai and Mongolian Beef are personal recommendations. We will definitely be back to try more!
Christopher Thomas
easily top 3 best pad Thais I've ever had. so flavorful! and the drinks were delicious. I only came in for a quick bite to end up getting 2 whole meals and 2 drinks. savored every bite and sip ?
Nancy R.
Great atmosphere and friendly service. I was in town for work and the bar tender was happy to give some recommendations for things to do while I'm here. The food was excellent. The crab Rangoon was some of the best I've had. The pad Thai was really good with the veggies and tofu. If you are in the area I would recommend giving it a try!
In a few months time this place will be great! I ordered the grilled chicken bowl with brown rice. The portion size was good and the presentation of the food was nice. The vegetables were crisp and not over cooked. My food was a little cold when it came out, I didn't mention anything to the staff because you could tell they are all still very new and seemed a little overwhelmed. Once they have experience under their belts and their bar offers more than beer and very simple cocktails this place will be among the best!
Sarah C
Absolutely love shanghai mamas! The food is always delicious and the atmosphere is great. Love that they are open late! I always leave satisfied with my experience.
nealy willy
Great late lunch thru late night restaurant downtown, walking distance from Fountain Square. Food comes out pretty fast.
Zaria D.
I had been to the previous location and wanted to check it out. Went with friends one evening. We were seated quickly. Good service I ordered chicken fried rice and an appetizer. The food was really good. Love the taste of the rice. Would definitely love to go back and try some other items on the menu. Glad to check out the new location.
Taylor A.
We came here late one night around 11. It's nice to have dine in food options open this late that isn't a Waffle House. The decor is nice all tables no booths. They don't have high chairs though which really sucks when you don't have young kids! That needs fixed asap and it's an easy fix. We got the crab Rangoon, pan fried pot stickers, and Shanghai dumplings. The crab Rangoon was good but a lot of wrapper compared to filling and the filling was delicious. The pot stickers had a good sweet sauce with them. The Shanghai dumplings are soup dumplings which were super good. I think the prices are a bit over priced for what you get but the flavors are good. We got the ja ja chicken noodle and the Shanghai noodles as our main dishes which were both really good. Even though they tasted good though this place is called Shanghai and it is not authentic Chinese food at all is very Americanized.
What an amazing experience! Went with a party of 7 and our food was quick, Jacob (our server) was very friendly and attentive to our needs. Everything was authentic and delicious. Pictured are: crab rangoons, steamed potstickers, and their shrimp fried rice.Vegetarian options: Plenty of tofu and other vegetarian alternatives for shrimp chicken etc. Great vegetarian section on the menu!Parking: There’s a parking garage across the street and some street parking that both are payDietary restrictions: They have a whole section for gluten free. Very inclusive!
Excellent! Everything about this place is excellent! The food and tea were terrific. No wait at all on a Friday night. Food was super quick and did I say excellent? The whole place is adorned with Authentic Chinese antiques that give this place a mystical, alluring atmosphere. A great dine for a date or just friends hanging out. It's right in the middle and a great choice if you want delicious Asian food. ?
The food was excellent, at a decent price. Started with veggie Spring Rolls, which were crispy and tasty. Portions were not crazy huge, but 2 dinners for 3 people sufficed. Shanghai Noodles were fantastic! Food showed up quickly and staff was friendly! When I return to Cincinnati I'll be back!Vegetarian options: Lots of specific vegetarian options!
Overall the food is great! Portions are good, environment is clean and there's a good selection to choose from. Staff... Not great. Kept talking to each other. Kitchens staff brought food out. Eventually they asked about drinks after being done with meal. Not the best experience.
Food was great, but our waiter literally said when we told him we had 8 people in our group oh great, like we were annoying him. He also was very rude like everything we ask from him was putting him out. I would really like to say great things, because the food was great, but the waiter not so much.
Really enjoyed this restaurant. The service was so fast and friendly and the prices are very reasonable.The food all came out fresh and hot with a lot of veggies and the sauces were so tasty. But the standout item was the crab Rangoon. I would have eaten 3 orders of it if I could have. The wrapper to it was so light and crispy and he filling had a touch of sweetness and oooozy creamy!! I would go back there just for that! 4 pieces come in an order and everyone needs their own. You just can’t share it , it’s so good!!Vegetarian options: Several choices for vegans and vegetarians
10/10 HIGHLY RECOMMENDIf you come across this place don't walk run in! Charlie greeted us with such great energy especially for it been after midnight.He got my order out so fast and fresh I was honestly shocked. The food is so good. Large portions great prices. I definitely will be back soon
Outstanding experience across the board! Great location downtown with a nice atmosphere inside. Charlie provided top-notch service throughout the meal. While all of the dishes were delicious, the Pad Thai and Mongolian Beef are personal recommendations. We will definitely be back to try more!
easily top 3 best pad Thais I've ever had. so flavorful! and the drinks were delicious. I only came in for a quick bite to end up getting 2 whole meals and 2 drinks. savored every bite and sip ?
Great atmosphere and friendly service. I was in town for work and the bar tender was happy to give some recommendations for things to do while I'm here. The food was excellent. The crab Rangoon was some of the best I've had. The pad Thai was really good with the veggies and tofu. If you are in the area I would recommend giving it a try!
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In a few months time this place will be great! I ordered the grilled chicken bowl with brown rice. The portion size was good and the presentation of the food was nice. The vegetables were crisp and not over cooked. My food was a little cold when it came out, I didn't mention anything to the staff because you could tell they are all still very new and seemed a little overwhelmed. Once they have experience under their belts and their bar offers more than beer and very simple cocktails this place will be among the best!
Absolutely love shanghai mamas! The food is always delicious and the atmosphere is great. Love that they are open late! I always leave satisfied with my experience.
Great late lunch thru late night restaurant downtown, walking distance from Fountain Square. Food comes out pretty fast.
I had been to the previous location and wanted to check it out. Went with friends one evening. We were seated quickly. Good service I ordered chicken fried rice and an appetizer. The food was really good. Love the taste of the rice. Would definitely love to go back and try some other items on the menu. Glad to check out the new location.
We came here late one night around 11. It's nice to have dine in food options open this late that isn't a Waffle House. The decor is nice all tables no booths. They don't have high chairs though which really sucks when you don't have young kids! That needs fixed asap and it's an easy fix. We got the crab Rangoon, pan fried pot stickers, and Shanghai dumplings. The crab Rangoon was good but a lot of wrapper compared to filling and the filling was delicious. The pot stickers had a good sweet sauce with them. The Shanghai dumplings are soup dumplings which were super good. I think the prices are a bit over priced for what you get but the flavors are good. We got the ja ja chicken noodle and the Shanghai noodles as our main dishes which were both really good. Even though they tasted good though this place is called Shanghai and it is not authentic Chinese food at all is very Americanized.