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Shanghai House

Chinese Restaurant$$$$

Outer Richmond, San Francisco

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Shanghai House

7.1^/10

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"Xiao Long Bao and Kung Pao are the best I've had in SF."(19 Tips)
"As mentioned, the dry fried chicken wings are spectacular as is the delicious spicy..."(3 Tips)
"STEAMED SOUP DUMPLINGS SO GOOD."(2 Tips)
"shanghai style noodle soup with hand cut noodles."(2 Tips)

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Laurence BJuly 2, 2015
Been here 10+ times
The best xiao long bao in SF. Also the chicken wings are great, the hand cut pan fried noodles have an amazing chewy texture, and the salt and pepper pork knuckle is both tender and crispy.
EriC B.April 19, 2015
Ordered their chicken chow mein for lunch. Noodles and veg were excellent...cooked to a perfect doneness, chicken browned n tender. Simple dish maybe, but each ing. executed masterfully makes special
Nik YindeepitNovember 12, 2013
Xiao Long Bao and Kung Pao are the best I've had in SF. Everything tastes like it came straight from Shanghai. For a person who used to live in Shanghai for 7 years, this is my favorite place.
Lode VermeirenAugust 6, 2015
Dumplings were great, as were the chicken wings and the hot & sour soup. When the menu says spicy, it is! Don't go for the great decor or fancy service, go for great affordable food.
T ZJune 16, 2019
STEAMED SOUP DUMPLINGS SO GOOD. Best I've ever had. Everything is delicious here. Green onion pancakes, jellyfish, zha jiang mian
Wilson Favre-DelerueJuly 24, 2016
The delicious xiao long bao and Shanghainese specialities more than make up for the very grumpy owner.
Alex ShkurkoJune 23, 2013
Been here 5+ times
As mentioned, the dry fried chicken wings are spectacular as is the delicious spicy eggplant with shrimp and chicken (pictured).
LynetteDecember 28, 2012
Been here 5+ times
the salt and pepper pork knuckle is friggin incredible. super crispy on the outside and plenty of meat for 5 ppl. served with fried chopped basil squee
Iris NgNovember 22, 2014
Xiao long bao's and spicy chicken wings! Other items are meh. Cash only. Beware of grumpy lady owner, may not want to dine here if already in a bad mood! :D
Allison CSeptember 22, 2013
For 2 people, order: Soup dumplings, side of spicy string/green beans, and hand cut noodles w shrimp. Also think its byob.
Roman 🤘August 19, 2012
Been here 5+ times
You definitely have to get pickled vegetables with soy bean and shredded pork soup with hand cut noodles. So good and worth it.
Tony HueJuly 10, 2018
Limited seating, make sure you enter your name on the sheet inside. Bring cash too since credit card isn’t accepted.
Steven MatthewsFebruary 17, 2018
Chicken Wings are not to be missed. Pan fried dumplings and green beans also stand out.
jahleah valdezJanuary 9, 2016
Listen to what everyone (and I) is saying, and GET THE SOUP DUMPLINGS. Potstickers are bomb too :).
Brian JanoschMay 2, 2013
Best hidden tea pot dumpling in town if you're lucky enough to find one in there!
Tian Q.December 24, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Probably the best xiao long bao in sf (at least better than Shanghai Dumpling King)
DonaldFebruary 2, 2012
Ask for the Chinese menu to get the real authentic stuff. Decor sucks but food is spectacular (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Chefs FeedAugust 22, 2014
Charles Phan, chef of The Slanted Door, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Pickled vegetable & shredded pork soup. Read more
LanJuly 11, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Dry fry chicken wings are loaded with a thick garlic pepper sauce and still stay crunchy. Must order.
takishido nekoOctober 3, 2014
Maybe the best spot in the Richmond for soup dumplings, tea duck, and pea shoots.
AvaJune 19, 2015
great food is worth the sometimes unfriendly/uninterested customer service
Ignacy ZulawskiJuly 5, 2014
Tasty, but all the sauces have tons of salt and sugar. So, not something to eat very often.
PiperSeptember 23, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Cash only. Underrated and better Shanghai dumplings that SDK.
Reid MainAugust 7, 2015
Been here 5+ times
The dumplings and garlic wings are amazing.
Jessie SSeptember 21, 2017
Bloody magnificent food. A must do in San Fran for me
Alder YarrowJuly 7, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Spicy won tons with garlic are on the "secret menu"
Roman 🤘August 19, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Dried fried chicken is HELLA good. I think it's better than San Tung's. (my opinion)
KarlaMarch 13, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Wow! The food is awesome. And they have a high chair!
ginny hJuly 2, 2017
Been here 10+ times
The meat in their dumplings isn't always freah and you can taste it.
Laura Glascott FaustmanOctober 31, 2010
Try the dry fried prawns (sweet/spicy heaven) and the stringbeans- soooo delish.
robert josephAugust 7, 2014
shanghai style noodle soup with hand cut noodles.
Mike ToddFebruary 5, 2012
Excellent xiaolongbao. Takeout available. Cash only.
NedraJanuary 13, 2017
Been here 10+ times
very good, but usually crowded.
Adrian HoffmanFebruary 26, 2012
Salty soy milk for weekend brunch is divine
Craig CannonMay 2, 2013
Check your teapot, sometimes they sneak an extra dumpling in there
Michael CraginMay 14, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Great xiao long bao!
robert josephSeptember 24, 2015
frying of the soup dumplings is a thing.
Marshall St. ClairSeptember 11, 2015
Famous for dry fried chicken wings
Elliot DanforthJune 2, 2015
Soup dumplings are great.
Jonathan PaullMay 21, 2009
13. Soup dumplings at Shanghai House (from 7x7's 100 Things to Try Before You Die | http://tr.im/7x7list)
Roman 🤘August 19, 2012
Been here 5+ times
XLB here is better than shanghai dumpling king.
The Harbinger Co.February 20, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Yummy potstickers and noodles
Jessica ChiangDecember 3, 2010
Been here 10+ times
XLB ftw. Cash only.
WayneMarch 8, 2010
Come here if you discover Shanghai dumpling king is closed until March 23
mat honanMay 5, 2009
Get the soup dumplings

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