We have gone to Shanghai for several years for Chinese food. They recently started serving Vietnamese food as well, and we think it's the best we have had in the area (and we have tried many other Vietnamese restaurants!) Now we always opt for their Vietnamese food. Their pho is fantastic, as is everything else we have tried. Staff is very friendly and helpful. If you have never had Vietnamese food, this is the place to discover how great it is. The staff can help you pick something you will really enjoy!
By far the best Chinese food in the state. Coming from the east coast, for almost 10 years now as an Iowian resident, I was in search high and low for that perfect taste. My wife and I stumbled across this restaurant and have not gone to any other Chinese restaurant since. That was 3 years ago. I can actually admit, and my friends back home would freak out if they heard me say this, but Shanghai is by far the best Chinese food I have ever sank my teeth in. Not only is the food delicious, but the service and atmosphere is on point, which is also something else this restaurant has over my east coast favorites. East coast peeps are not always the friendliest. I highly recommend this restaurant to everyone! You're missing out if you avoid giving it a try.
So worth it!!!!!!! Delicious and authentic! Family owned and run! Type of people if you had an issue they would take care of it. Hot and sour was great! Spring rolls were amazing! Pad Thai was more than i could eat and glad too because i got to bring it home! Pot stickers...well i could eat those as a meal!
We had the Governor's Chicken and Triple Delight-spicy, fried rice, hot & sour soup, Egg rolls and Crab Rangoon. Everything was excellent! Well worth the drive and we'll be coming back!
The staff was very attentive and helpful. Very refreshing.
Absolutely love this restaurant! Love the food and the staff! I appreciate the fact that they have a coloring activity and crayons for children, as I have a 3 year old son who frequently gets bored at most restaurants. The service was amazing and the food came out promptly and hot. They never once let my boyfriend's soda get low. If you haven't been, you must try this place out! One of our new favorites.
Brooke Elizabeth Hammen
+5
Amazing. Favorite Chinese place! Their beef and green beans with steamed rice is to die for! :) oh.. and of course the crab ragoons!
Hands down best pho in the metro! And the chicken satay. And the sesame chicken. And the crispy string beans with beef. �
Attentive, friendly, well trained staff and the best Chinese & Vietnamese food in the area. The décor is inviting. The entire restaurant and dining area are spotless. This is a jewel in Waukee, Iowa.
My hubby is from Boston, and I'm from Chicago.....we had searched high and low trying to find the best Chinese here in Iowa. Happily we both agree that Shanghai is by FAR the best Chinese cuisine in Iowa, the food is phenomenal and always consistently delicious! The added plus is how attentive and courteous the staff treats you each and every visit. Thank you Shanghai for being the absolute best! :-)
Staff and service top notch!! Everything we have had there had been delish! Calling in a to go order.. she remembers us and is a delight when order is picked up! A must try!!!
This is a wonderful restaurant in every way possible! The moment you walk in, you are warmly greeted. The service is wonderful and the food is delicious! I would give it 6 stars if possible!
Food is great, portions are just right, prices are good. Servers are friendly and always help each others out. The place is clean and in its place. My wife and I enjoy going here and love the food.
The service & food here are the best. You can't go wrong with anything here.
They were super busy, so service was slow, but the food was delicious (like always). They are my favorite Chinese food place.
There isn’t anyplace I’d rather eat at than Shanghai. The restaurant is impeccably clean and the food is always fresh & hot. We love taking guests there. It’s not like eating in a restaurant, you feel like you’re a guest in their home. Thank you for the many lovely meals we’ve enjoyed here.
Fantastic Food! We drive over from Ankeny every chance we get.
This has to be the best Chinese Restaurant I have been to. Flavors were amazing, and staff are even better. I believe we had the owners helping serve.
This is a must go to if you're visiting or even live in the area.
Shanghai was so good! All of the meals come with soup (both choices were excellent), a crab Rangoon, and a spring roll. The portion sizes were perfect and the price was decent. The restaurant is pretty busy so don't come in a hurry. The food came out at the perfect pace though so you can enjoy your soup and appetizers before the meal. We will be back again. 😊
The BEST Chinese in this area, no doubt about it. I’ve been coming here for years, and everything I’ve tried has been amazing. My go to is chicken fried rice or empress chicken. Appetizer is always crab Rangoon, and egg drop soup. The staff here is so friendly, our food always comes out hot and fresh, great amount and quality of food for the price.
Our first time at Shanghai was because of a neighbor's glowing recommendation. And it lived up to that praise. My husband loved his sweet and sour chicken. I tried something different for me, chicken egg foo young. Both dishes got rave reviews and I brought half of mine home. The shrimp toast was the best I've ever had.
I give this 5 stars because it had great egg drop soup which is the best I've had. The egg rolls were pretty darn good too. I had the green pepper beef, and it was pretty good, although I've had better. The cost was $16, but that included an egg roll, crab rangoon, and the soup.
Been going here since 2010, and the food never disappoints. The price may be a bit higher than Hy-Vee, Panda Express, etc., but I'm always willing to pay for quality and freshness.
Food is cooked to order, the staff is always friendly, and it's awesome to support local small businesses. Very cool to see how this restaurant has become a mainstay in Waukee!
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