Shanghai Restaurant in Durham is a gem that offers an authentic taste of Chinese cuisine right in the heart of North Carolina. Nestled at 3433 Hillsborough Rd, this establishment has garnered glowing reviews for its exceptional food and attentive service. Customers rave about the variety on the menu, which balances traditional Chinese dishes with American favorites. Amy Crapo highlights the fantastic shrimp toast and the delightful tea that accompanies every meal.
For those dining in larger groups, Mar Pepin shares how accommodating the staff can be, even during busy times. The generous portion sizes of dishes like the chicken with broccoli and wonton soup leave guests satisfied and often taking home leftovers, ensuring great value for money. Meanwhile, Chris Kowal enjoyed his tofu with veggies, commenting on its delightful flavors and a lively atmosphere, even on a Tuesday night.
One of the standout elements is the attentive service; Jason Child emphasizes the friendly waitstaff who are quick to cater to any needs, creating an enjoyable dining experience. Whether you're a local or visiting, Dawn S. sums it up perfectly—once you try Shanghai Restaurant, you'll likely find yourself returning time and again. It's a place where quality meets heart, making every meal a memorable one.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has no-contact delivery
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has fast service
Has great tea selection
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves vegan dishes
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Popular with university students
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For Shanghai Restaurant Durham
Amy Crapo
Jul 1,2025
Great food and great service. The tea is amazing. The shrimp toast is my favorite! You can’t go wrong with anything you choose.
Mar Pepin
Jun 15,2025
We came as a somewhat large group after a conference session. They accommodated our party relatively quickly, and the service was amazing. I ordered the chicken with broccoli combination, which came with an egg roll, rice, and soup. I got the wonton soup and white rice to go along with my egg roll and entree. The food was delicious and certainly hit the spot. The portions were very generous for the price, as well. I got to take leftovers back to my hotel to enjoy at a later time. The staff were very attentive. One staff member heard me drop my utensil from across the room and a replacement was immediately offered to me, which I was impressed with. I highly recommend dining here!
Chris Kowal
Jun 8,2025
Haven't been here in about 5 yrs, but was in the area & was in the mood for Chinese. Great experience, nice menu, reasonable prices. Tofu with veggies was delicious, good brown sauce, nice mix of a lot of veggies. Lots of diners on a hot Tuesday night, a good sign!
Jason Child
Jun 2,2025
Great food and amazing service! The wait staff was unbelievable attentive, friendly, and helpful. Shanghai's menu features a great variety of traditional, true Chinese dishes (ex several versions of stir fried yu choi, egg and tomato, etc) as well as American Chinese restaurant favorites. Their flavors are varied and delicious, and they still bring out a pot of hot tea with the meal. As a bonus, their prices are very reasonable.
Dawn S.
May 12,2025
Got an Uber Eats order from here last night, while I'm a patient in Duke Hospital nearby. Had difficulty on my end with the pick up of the food, which wasn't helped by the driver's failure to take a picture but the young woman in charge at the restaurant provided the most excellent customer service. Plus, my food was delicious. Thank you so much. I've been a customer for years now. I occasionally try other Chinese food restaurants but always end up back here.
Tina Ritter
Mar 30,2025
Great food with a wonderful atmosphere! I eat here as often as I can these days. And for the “Foodies” out there like me, they have house hot mustard! This should be a staple at every Asian restaurant!
Kessie Raynor (KC)
Mar 18,2025
Love this place! Sesame Tofu is so good and the general Tso chicken was so flavorful. This is me and mom’s go to spot. Best shrimp and scallop dumpling I’ve ever had. I grab them once a week usually for lunch at work. MUST TRY
Olympus_Travel
Mar 9,2025
Amazing! Super clean inside and quick service. Top notch sit down Chinese restaurant. The wonton soup was great. Savory broth, good wonton, and cheap. Chicken Lo Mein was plentiful! Sauce was great, and noodles stir fried just right. Extremely reasonable prices for the quality and quantity of food.
Reviews For Shanghai Restaurant Durham