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41 Kingsland High Street, E8 2JS Full details & map

Restaurant: Shanghainese

 
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Time Out says   4 Users say 3/5 Rate it

Posted: Sep 29 2011

Operating in a former pie and mash shop, Shanghai Dalston is a testament to London's multi-culturalism. Grab a seat in one of the wooden booths in the front half of the restaurant and admire the Edwardian furnishings - tiled walls, a marble bar, and mirrors aplenty. Karaoke rooms can be hired too, adding another dimension to this remarkable venue.

The kitchen produces a range of regional dishes from across China, including interpretations of fiery Sichuanese and mild Shanghainese flavours. But its strength is the Cantonese selection, of which dim sum is the star.

Vegetarian yam croquettes were perfectly fried, producing a crisp, flaky outer coating; ha gau crystal prawn dumplings were generously filled with plump and sweet prawns; and the pan-fried turnip paste with meat in XO sauce was moreish.

We also enjoyed the roast meats: roast duck was tender, and although the crispy pork slices were slightly over-salted, the crackling was irresistibly crunchy. Takeaway is also available, but the helpful, attentive staff make dining-in a pleasure.

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Shanghai Dalston

41 Kingsland High Street E8 2JS

Transport Dalston Kingsland rail or 38, 67, 76, 149 bus

Telephone

020 7254 2878

Meals served noon-11pm, dim sum served noon-5pm daily

Main courses £5.50-£7.80. Dim sum £2.10-£4.50. Set meal £15.80-£19 per person (minimum 2)

Credit cards MC, V

Facilities

Babies and children welcome ( high chairs ), Booking advisable, Separate rooms for parties ( both seating 45 ), Disabled ( toilet ), Takeaway service

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Comments & ratings 3/5 (Average of 4 ratings)

By Goetz B. - Mar 18 2012

The food arrived so ridiculously fast there was no way any of it was actually cooked freshly. The shredded beef was about three days old and tasted so bad we had to send it straight back. The service was almost as bad as the food.

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By Charlie Cottrell - Feb 25 2012
1/5

Just received a delivery from Shanghai. it is very poor. The roast meats meal is very small. Every dish is very very greasy and all of our food arrived cold. £27 for this very poor meal is a shock. Avoid.

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By RGS - Feb 21 2012
2/5

Very very very greasy Dim Sum.

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By DimSumLove - Feb 5 2012

Whilst this place has an amazing interior the dim sum in there is disgusting - it was almost inedible. We tried 4 different types and each one was awful. We also had a meat dish with rice which was ok but it's definitely not worth 5 stars (it was also quite expensive as well)

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By No Biscuits Please - Aug 29 2011
5/5

Great. Amazing sky lights and authentic ambience. Definitely worth a visit if Dim Sum is your thing.

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