Top Shanghai Cuisine Shàng Hǎi Yī Zhǐ Dǐng

Most authentic and tasty Shanghai restaurant in Richmond BC! Some stand out dishes include: Xiao Long Bao, Sheng Jian Bao (pan fried pork dumplings), Drunken Chicken, Ma Lan Tou (tofu salad), Hot and Sour Soup, and Tan Tan Noodles (peanut sauce noodles). A must try restaurant if you are looking for traditional shanghai food, but be prepared to wait for seats if you haven't made reservations!

This was the second time here, it didn't disappoint. The food is consistent and their xie long Bao was well made, delicate wrap with the right amount of seasoned meat and balance of soup. The pan fried pork buns were also well made, shanghai noodles were pretty standard and the rice cakes mixed with three kinds of seafood was lightly seasoned without being heavy handed.

Whenever you go there, you must be shock by a huge waves of people. This restaurant is dedicated to make traditional Shanghai Food. The price is not high but the quantity of dishes is so large. I still remember I used to order a bowl of mushroom noodles, and the 'bowl ' is actually as large as the 'washbasin”. However, the flavor of this restaurant is just so so.

The XLB here is just simply divine. I could just come back and eat it again and again.  Be warned of the size of their dishes such as Crispy Fried Duck and Soup with Bamboo Shoots and Pork in Casserole. We could barely finish half of them between just 2 of us. So I would suggest of going their with in party of 4 at least if possible. Also the place was quite noisy and always packed with people, and the service could be a little slow. But if you just come here for the food, it is still worth a visit.

Excellent place for dumplings: freshly made and extremely tasty. Service is poor, but the quality of food makes up for a 20-30 minute wait. Be prepared to be served in courses, as your order will never be prepared together. The tan-tan noodles were not good, luke warm at best. But visit the place for the dumplings, you won't be disappointed.