Shanghai River Restaurant Reviews
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- really good food
my family and i love the food. we will go back. the dinner for four was more than enough
Read More On Citysearch jamani03 10/20/2009 - Not made to order
The food was not bad, but it was not the best either. Ming's restraurant was a lot better than this. I had asked the server for sesame chicken with noodles instead of fried rice. She said, "I'm sorry, but we do not allow that." I said, "Why?" She repled, "We just don't." That made me angry, but I was hungry, so I figured I would just eat what I could. There was no way for me to even get no...
Read More On Citysearch ADSpreeman 4/28/2009 - Still searching for great inner loop delivered chineseIn the endless pursuit to find the best chinese food delivery we decided to try Shanghai river, which I hadn't tried in a couple of years. It's more expensive than Auntie Chang's. But then again, A. Chang's has started halving the size of their portions and using lots of cheap fill ingredients.
So, here was the order: hot & sour soup, spring rolls, moo goo gai pan, spicy fried tofu and veg...
Read More On Citysearch imajin8 2/16/2009 - Worst meal we've had in a long time!
I cannot believe that anyone would rate this place highly, much less return after one visit.
Although it was nearly empty at 7 pm on a Thursday night, there was no one at the hostess stand when we arrived so we loitered about and then finally ended up sitting at a table on our own. I ordered their steamed chicken with vegetables and special sauce. All I received was vegetables - no chicken or ...
Read More On Citysearch missarugula 1/19/2009 - Nice atmospher and serviceThe atmospher was nice and the service was excellent. Your food was out quickly also. However, the food was just average. My boyfriend had the lamb and said it was okay, a little pland. I had the lettace wraps and thought they were also just okay. We don't regret trying it, but will also continue to seek other establishments to find one that is amazing.
Read More On Citysearch loveshouston2 1/18/2009 - Not edibleWow. That was the most disappointing chinese food I think we've ever had in our lives. My boyfriend, who will eat just about anything, even refused to take a second bite. They are closed, but in the morning we are bringing everything except the dumplings (just needed jelly and you have a pb&j) and greasy egg rolls(because it's the only decent thing in the order) back for a refund. DO NOT RECOMMEN...
Read More On Citysearch DABarnes 10/3/2008 - CAN'T BELIEVE HOW BAD THE FOOD WASWow. That was the most disappointing chinese food I think we've ever had in our lives. My boyfriend, who will eat just about anything, even refused to take a second bite. They are closed, but in the morning we are bringing everything except the dumplings (just needed jelly and you have a pb&j) and greasy egg rolls(because it's the only two decent items in the order...and we were very hungry) back...
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 10/3/2008 - Absolutely repulsive food!
Read More On Citysearch by DABarnes at Menuism 10/3/2008 - Highly RecommendedThis is the best place we have found in Houston to go for Chinese food. This is one of the only places in town that serves schezuan shrimp and they do it well. The food here has never been greasy or of poor quality. Service has always been great and waiters are polite and attentive.
It is in a very nice setting which you would not expect upon driving up to it in a strip mall. The decor i...
Read More On Citysearch aggieplushokie 9/18/2008 - Good Food, Bad ServiceWe went to Shanghai River recently. The food was great as usual , the ambiance is beautiful as well. The only problem that make us feel very uncomfortable was the waitress . She was rude , have the dont care attitude and never smile.
Read More On Citysearch Jureke 6/22/2008 - This is my favorite Chinese restaurantMy favorites are the steamed vegetable dumplings and pan fried dumplings. I can't seem to find them better anywhere else in town. There was only one occasion that I had the pan fried dumplings delivered, and they definitely taste better when you are there eating them at the restaurant because they are more crisp. I have been coming here for years and it is one of my favorite places to eat at. ...
Read More On Citysearch downtowndiner713 5/21/2008 - Good Shanghai foodThe customer service is good normally. The food comes kinda slow during the busy hours. The food tastes pretty typical. Meanwhile, there are much variety. The price is OK. A little bit expensive, like all Shanghai food.
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 4/28/2008 - Not great!I read all of these great reviews on here, so I went with a couple of friends. Our waitor was horrible. She ignored us. The food took forever, and the good was not good. I've had way better Chinese food at other restaurants for cheaper prices. They overcharged my debit card, and eventually they put the money back. I do not recommend it.
Read More On Citysearch oooitzbe 9/25/2007 - Food is great and nice delivery peopleMy favorites here are the barbecue ribs, steamed dumplings, and peking duck. Whenever I forget about Shanghai River, my daughter is always there to remind me to order her favorite dish...the steamed dumplings. She is absolutely hooked on those things. Our family has never been to visit the restaurant, but the food and delivery is always great. However, if I could change one thing it would be ...
Read More On Citysearch stahmer713 8/29/2007 - Excellent Food!A group of us at work ordered delivery today since the weather was so bad. The Chinese restaurant we normally order from was either too busy or they had taken their phone off the hook because we just could not get through. I was thankful that we didn't. Granted I had a very basic chinese meal (Beef Pepper Steak), but I was amazed at the taste. This is the best Chinese food I have had since I move...
Read More On Citysearch montroseguy 8/16/2007 - Even the rice was terrible!Do not go to Shanghai River Restaurant! Based upon the reviews I tried both the spicy dumplings and peking duck. Both were terrible. If you added a bit of jelly to the dumplings it would taste like a peanut butter and jelly sandwhich. The duck was wrapped in a paper like substance which was hard and tasted like paper (I assume that is what paper would taste like). Overall everything was pret...
Read More On Citysearch houtx 5/5/2007 - Great customer service ~ they remember the odd way we like our rice even though we are not regulars!I thought I could only find (my top favorite) and the rare Chinese dish of prawns with honey glazed walnuts (or pecans) in my home town of San Francisco. You might imagine how high the standards are coming from S. F. So I was completely delighted to find my dish here and well prepared.
Read More On Citysearch michelewambaugh 12/25/2006 - A great place for a party.RECOMMENDED Had a birthday party there and it could not have been better. The staff was very helpful in selecting dishes and the closed off room was perfect for 20 people. The food was excellent and you cannot beat the value for the experience!
We also have take out from there often and rate it as "very good". TIP: Some dishes are better than others, ask your waiter for recommendations...
Read More On Citysearch marcomman 8/23/2006 - Not very good!The only part of my meal that was even halfway decent was the wonton soup. Everything else was below standard. The egg rolls were greasy, meatless, and very bland, and even the duck sauce had little flavor. For my entree I ordered Moo Goo Gai Pan which was okay, and pork fried rice which was burned. I would certainly not recommend this restaurant!
Read More On Citysearch mistress_zazel 4/16/2006 - Shanghai River!
Read More On Citysearch by Kaleb F. at Judy's Book 8/19/2005 - Get the peking duck!!!I haven't had peking duck...or chinese food this good since I traveled to asia. The food is very authentic and the peking duck is delicious...the skin is very crispy, and it is always fun to watch them prepare it in front of you. The people are friendly and the atmosphere is set in the posh River Oaks/Galleria area. The inside of the restaurant is lavishly decorated with ancient chinese antiqu...
Read More On Citysearch alpina 1/21/2004 - Yay for the Spicy Sechwan Dumplings!!!This is a great place to eat! I have been there many times, and the food and service are always outstanding. I especially love Phillip, the waiter who takes care of us on the weekend. Ask for him- he's great. He will make dinner a lot of fun. Reasonable prices and a pretty decor round out this place as a favorite.
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