Came here with a group of friendsThe soup and orange pork is goodAlso the eggplant and fatty porkbellThe duck is okay but kind of priceyOverall not bad
Terrible restaurant that cannot even do the most basic - the dumpling skin (Xiaolungbao) was thick and hard. The house special soup was made of luncheon meat , not Chinese smoked ham, and store bought beef and fish balls cut in half. One star is too many for this restaurant.
Growing up, a typical weekend always consisted of a large family friend gathering where the kids would awkwardly converse while the parents laughed and drank. The round table would be filled with a large variety of food to share and each spin brought you a different dish. Thinking back now, these memories were a huge part of my childhood and have shaped and influenced my love for food and the way it brings people together.Recently I went to this restaurant that I’ve gone to ever since I was a kid and was able to truly appreciate the beauty that is Shanghainese cuisine. This cuisine is on the sweeter side and has a good balance between sweet and sour flavors. Here are some classic dishes that Shanghai is known for:1. Crispy Fish with Sweet & Sour Sauce 松鼠全鱼2. Shrimp Stuffed Eggplant in Pot 百花茄子煲3. Fish Fillet with Seaweed 香脆苔条鱼4. Braised Pork in Brown Sauce上海滩红烧肉5. Shanghai Style Spare Ribs 上海小排骨6. Sauteed Lamb with Pancake 小炒羊肉包饼7. Sweet Lotus with Osmanthus 桂花糖莲藕8. Baby Shrimp 深海虾仁（清炒/龙井/百合）9. Soybean Leaves 大豆苗10. Eight Flavor Sweet Rice Cake 秘制八宝饭@eatswithedith on instagram for more in depth reviews
I'm by no means an expert on Shanghainese cuisine, or Chinese for that matter, but I have tried at least a few places. This is my favorite overall Chinese restaurant for a number of reasons but at the very least, a place I cant recommend enough. The food is top notch, in terms of quality, variety, portion and speed to prepare. Service is also good.The pic below is prob the best item, a lightly battered (w/ seaweed!) fried fish served with salt and pepper. A little vinegar puts it over the top. Other favorites are the eggplant with bonito flakes, bbq pork belly, and xiao long bao (soup pork dumplings) I'd argue are better than Din Tai Fung (or at least on par, cheaper and less waiting!
This was our first visit in a long time. The menu items unique and taste good. It's a twist on the typical Chinese restaurant food which is good. We'll go again.
Great foods. Braised Pork Belly, Sautéed Eel, XLB, Sticky Rice Cake. I'm drooling right now. I'll definitely be back for more.
My favorite Shanghai cuisine in LA. Very legit
great traditional Chinese food, definitely will be back once I visit LA again
Food is good. Service needs a little help.One family at a table let their two little girls run around the restaurant screaming and playing with the chopsticks. The parents were busy with their own conversation to watch their kids.
Great service n great food..ill b going back with my crew next time