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Little Shanghai Restaurant

8.5 • Shanghainese restaurant
🥡 Chinese Food
🎯 Authentic
🥘 Food
🥟 Dumpling
🍩 Donuts
🍲 Soup
🍗 Chicken Soup
🐟 Fish
🦞 Seafood
🍛 Curry
🍽️ Dinner Spots
🫖 Tea
🍽️ Lunch Spot
🍨 Desserts
🥘 Mapo Tofu
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Small interior with a low ceiling creates a crowded, noisy atmosphere during peak hours. Authentic Shanghainese cuisine draws mainly Asian diners who often reserve in advance. Consistent quality and affordable prices make it a popular spot despite limited parking and tight space.
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People are saying

"I found the authentic Shanghainese food here took me back to China."

"I loved the sticky rice dumplings in rice wine sauce."

"The Chinese donuts were fresh and crunchy."

Good to know

1

Reservations are required for parties of four or more.

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Expect a 15-minute wait during peak hours.

3

Limited parking is available on the side of the restaurant.

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Little Shanghai Restaurant
8.5
17 E 25th Ave E, San Mateo, California, United States
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