Welcome to Shanghai Cafe
"Shanghai Cafe is a Vietnamese and Chinese restaurant located in Salt Lake City, UT. Offering a variety of soups, dim sum, and rice ball dishes, this casual eatery is perfect for lunch or dinner with friends and family. The menu features unique items like Stuffed Bean Curd Skin and Puff with Minced Meat, Shanghai Wonton Soup, and Red Bean Paste Sticky Rice In Bamboo Leaf. With options for vegans and limited vegetarian choices, Shanghai Cafe caters to a diverse range of customers. The restaurant also offers takeout, reservations, and catering services, making it a convenient dining option for those craving authentic Asian cuisine."
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145 E 1300th S Ste 411 Salt Lake City, UT 84115145 E 1300th S Ste 411 Salt Lake City, UT 84115 Hotline: (801) 322-1841
Welcome to Shanghai Cafe, a delightful culinary gem nestled in Salt Lake City. With a unique blend of Vietnamese and Chinese cuisines, this unclaimed café offers a warm and inviting atmosphere that makes it a fantastic dining destination for both vegetarians and omnivores alike.
Located at 145 E 1300th S Ste 411, Shanghai Cafe is easily accessible and ready to satisfy your cravings. The flavors here are as vibrant as the décor, which features intriguing Chinese zodiac descriptions on placemats, adding an immersive touch to your dining experience.
One of the standout features of Shanghai Cafe is its extensive menu, which boasts a variety of delectable options. Whether you crave the hearty Hot and Sour Soup ($1.75) or the deeply satisfying Pork Ball with Vegetable Casserole ($10.95), you'll find something to tantalize your taste buds. The Shredded Pork Over Rice ($3.95) and Sliced Beef with Bitter Melon Over Rice ($4.50) are personal favorites, renowned for their rich flavors and generous portions. Each dish is prepared with care, ensuring that even the tofu shines with incredible taste, as noted by several satisfied customers.
Customers have consistently praised the quick service and the delightful interactions with the friendly staff. Reviews from patrons such as Melissa V. highlight the pleasant service, while Wren K. raves about the deliciousness of the vegetarian pot stickers and the signature egg pho. This café prides itself on offering a balanced menu with equally delectable vegetarian and meat options, appealing to a diverse audience.
Though some diners like Mike T. mention that there is a slight need for renovation in the bathrooms, the overall cleanliness and prompt service make up for it. With ample seating and no wait times, it’s an enticing option for a casual family meal or a quick lunch break.
Shanghai Cafe may not boast the liveliness of other establishments, but its inviting atmosphere and consistently satisfying dishes create a unique charm. With a focus on both quality and quantity, it’s a place where you can indulge your palate without breaking the bank. So, whether you're in the mood for savory soups, comforting casseroles, or a hearty rice dish, make sure to stop by Shanghai Cafe for a meal you won’t forget!
Always good always good service and so nice I wish the dining experience was better maybe some music and idk why it's always so dead
Never a wait, today a very nice guy greeted us and our five year old, food is always good and prices are reasonable.
so yummy! the people working are so nice and brought my food out relatively quickly. i had the egg pho something, don't remember what it was but literally so delicious! and the vegetarian pot stickers/dumplings were to die for. something that i really love about this place is that the tofu doesn't taste bland, which is something a lot of places struggle with. the broth was really yummy, too! if you're not vegetarian but have vegetarian family members this is a good place to go because there's an equal amount of vegetarian and non vegetarian options! the walls were also beautifully decorated, and their placemats gave descriptions of the chinese zodiac (how cool)! 10/10 would give more stars if possible lol!
We love Shanghai Cafe! There are so many options for vegetarians. They are consistently good. We don't go eat out often, but when we do, Shanghai is always one of the options we consider. The bathrooms are always clean, the service is always fast.
We went here on a suggestion from a friend. We wanted vegetarian food and this place did the trick. There were almost too many veggie options. Many in our group ate meat and they had tone of options too. The food is an Asian mix. We all loved the food. Great taste and quality. The dishes are really large so either share or be prepared to bring home. The bathrooms could use a coat of paint and a scrub down, but the rest of the restaurant was fine.
STEPH JUDGEMENT: Good food and service in a spacious setting. We happened to spot this place driving by and saw the big sign proclaiming vegetarian options and were intrigued. We stopped in for an early weeknight dinner and had plenty of tables to choose from. After settling in, we ordered the Vegetarian wonton noodle soup and a Vietnamese curry, which I don't think we've ever seen offered anywhere before. We enjoyed both dishes; the veggies were fresh in the noodle soup and noodles not overcooked. I hate mushy noodles. The Vietnamese curry was interesting: while the flavor was good, if a little sweet for my taste, it was also a little on the soupy side, which I also didn't really care for. The hubby liked it better than I did. Portions were generous and we had some curry leftovers that were good heated up the next day. Service was efficient and prompt, and overall it was a pleasant visit. I wouldn't mind going back to try other items the next time we're in the area.
I have been coming here for years and this place is always a crowd pleaser! We drove from the east coast and knew we would have our first meal back at Shanghi. We had the tofu lettuce wraps, the curry with potatoes, broccoli and carrots and the kung pao veggies. What a taste sensation!