Shang Hai 1 - Darby Township

A friend showed me this place, it was pretty good for my first experience. Since I got a rice dish I guess I didn’t get the full experience, definitely want to try the noodles next time

This establishment offers three main category of Chinese cuisines: Dim Sum, Noodles, and Traditional entrees. So if you can't decide, try all three! Although their menu is not as diversified as other dim sum places in Chinatown, all the dishes that we've ordered were quite tasty. Service was quick, as we waited just a few minutes before dishes were being served. Portions were generous as well. Be aware that some of the photos on their menu/signs did not match the actual entrees served. So if you have a dish that you really wanted to try out, make sure you get a confirmation with the staff on what it is you've actually ordered. This place do take credit cards as well as cash. But on credit cards, they have a minimum of 25 order. So make sure you have cash if you stop by for a quick bite.

It was fine. That’s it. I was disappointed to see that their dim sum comes from a freezer in the back. I was waiting for the restroom when a kitchen worker came out and plucked some dumplings from the freezer and tossed them in a bamboo steamer. I don’t want to overpay for grocery store dumplings. I don’t know if we’d go back.

A great find while exploring late-night. Close to the convention center, but not so close that the wait is long.

The fried rice with pork was the best of the ones we ask for. The fried chicken is good for kids. Good price and there wasn’t a lot of people so it was very quiet. We were 7 people and we had a check of $81