If you're looking for authentic food or something different or just a great selection of dumplings look no further.THE Best in Monmouth County and although I'm not qualified best food in NJ. Got introduced to this place over a decade ago by my Asian friends and I have become a regular since then It's a hole in the wall in a shabby strip mall but don't let it bother you. You can eat in the sparse dining area help yourself to hot tea . It's the perfect take out place not a place for elegant dining. Not sure what to eat? Check out the white boards usually something for everyone For me the dumplings are the stars. read more

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Picked up for takeout. The parking lot is relatively spacious, and the inside dining is intimate. I placed an order online, and the food was ready in about 15 min. - Chicken Chow Fun, (5/5): noodles were super slurpy, soft and chewy. chicken was soooo tender too. I usually douse chow fun in hot oil but tbh I didn't need to for this one. love it! - Shanghai Style Rice Cakes, (5/5): chewy chewy rice cakes YUM. the pork was well seasoned and I really enjoyed the salty veggie bits Excellent service and food was great. I bet it tastes even better if you dine in! that's all from me ty for reading :^) read more

Shanghai Bun - Chicken Chow Fun and Shanghai Style Rice Cakes - Chinese Near Me - Matawan, New Jersey

Shanghai Bun is our go to Chinese takeout restaurant. We were raised in manhattan and often went down to Chinatown for dinner often with our parents. Shanghai Bun is the closest restaurant serving authentic Chinatown food. My favorite dish by far is the spicy pepper fish. Mmmm! Beware. IT IS SPICY, just the way I like it. Their dumplings are amazing. I love that they have a selection of fillings. Just wonderful. Do stop in and give it a try. The ambiance is lacking. But if it's not to your liking take out your order. It's worth a trip. read more

This is mainly a takeout place. There are a few tables to dine in. The server gave us a menu and pen to circle what we wanted. She came back over to see if we were ready and we told her to give us some more time. She stood there until we decided. She did not offer us any water or ask if we wanted to order drinks. What Chinese spot doesn't give out glasses of water. We went to the car to grab our own bottles of water. The food was ok. We had the pork soup dumplings, beef chow fun and general Tso's chicken. read more

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Very good soup dumplings with a medium amount of broth and chewy skin. The beef noodle soup broth was weak however. It tasted like just soy sauce. Beef and noodles were ok however and abundant in portions. Prices were not bad. 2 orders soup dumplings and 1 order of beef noodle soup + a canned soda came out to $38 after tax and tip. read more

Easy casual good food.Lots of interesting options. Good service. Eat in or take out. Vegan options also good. You have to get your own tea but thats kind of nice too. read more

Having to walk to the register to place your order instead of someone coming to the table. Having to request water, and then getting it in a tiny tea cup. Clearing your soup spoon and never replacing it, leaving you with only a fork. Putting duck sauce and mustard packets on the table as if you'd ordered takeout. Making customers get their own tea from a self-service station. read more

I'm sorry for doing this but I came here because of good reviews. Not sure what everyone is seeing here but the second I walked it does not look clean nor has it been maintained in years, first impression is a lot for me. I ordered porks chop and sesame chicken with roast pork fried rice. Rice was very good but the rest just did not hit the mark. read more

Located in Matawan mall. The mall and parking lot had seen better days for sure. Shanghai bun offers up traditional Shanghainese and Cantonese dishes. Unfortunately, most of the dishes we had were all pretty one-dimensional in taste. The flavors were flat and had one common denominator, Salt! They like using salt alot! Salt dominated most of the dishes which in turn provided no contrast or complement the other ingredients. There was little to no variation in taste, making each bite predictable and unexciting. We had the following: * Sweet and sour soup - too salty and not sour enough. * Singapore mai fun - Not enough curry powder, under salted but balanced well with enough moisture content in the mai fun. * Scallion pancake - Not traditional as the pancakes were thick and doughy and lacked any scallions. * soup buns - Skins a little on the thick side. The filling and soup was bland. Lots of soup though, but bland. * shredded pork - Salty, salty, salty. Enough said. * Salted cod fried rice - Too salty and cod had an odd flavor to it. * Beef noodle soup - This was the best dish. Beef was tender, the noodles were perfect and soup was balanced well Overall, the place needs a more nuanced and balanced approach to seasoning as this would had significantly improve the flavors of the dishes. There is a self-service hot water and tea station. There is no service staff to wait at your table and take orders. Order at the counter. Have a seat and they will bring you your food. Pay at the counter when finished eating. Don't expect too much, but there is room for improvement. The owners and staff are super friendly! read more

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I'm not sure if they upped their game since my first review in like 2017 (yes, I'm bored on a weekday and have decided to update and leave reviews on Yelp lol), but Shanghai Bun is the bomb (me and my old school lingo). My typical go-tos are: [Apps] soup dumplings, shiu mai, spicy wontons, vegetable spring roll, shrimp and vegetable pot stick, shrimp dumplings; [Soups] fish rice noodle, spicy fish rice noodle, spicy seafood, Shanghai wonton, shrimp and pork wonton, beef (I forget what it's called - it's the #1 ordered one there); [Mains] beef chow fun, fish fillets with scallions, salt and pepper pork chop, salt and pepper fish, fish fillets in wine sauce, young chow fried rice, and the standard chicken and broccoli. All delish! I think I've been going there long enough as to where they probably know it's me when I call in an order. Highly recommend for authentic Chinese food. read more

We really wanted to enjoy this place as we were told by many as having excellent food. I am reluctant to state my observation and opinions. However, I was so shocked that I think it's necessary. We found this place very dirty and run down as we entered. However, we sat down and tried to dismiss our initial impression. But while we were sitting, we saw numerous roaches near our feet and then by our table. That was it - we left. I'm not naive - I know vermin and roaches are part of the headaches of running an eatery. However, seeing the cockroaches so prevalent near the dining area made us really concerned about the state of their kitchen. Again, the aim of this review is not to harm this business which I am sure cooks tasty food. The point of the review is to discern that GOOD food needs to be made in an establishment that doesn't allow the roaches to get out of control. I read more

Came here for dinner tonight with my Chinese girlfriend . The place is very small with 4 small tables , 2 booths and one large table. We order several appetizers and some different diners to check the dishes out. The food came out in a timely fashion and was delicious. I'd highly recommend this place for authentic Chinese food per my Girlfriend read more

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They have great food options and quick service. I really enjoy their noodle soups and their rice dishes. We became loyal customers right after our first visit. read more

When you walk in the place you see people mainly order takeout from here, though they have seating inside. The lighting was a bit dark, but maybe they focus on their takeout customers more. Staffs are friendly but shy; we didn't know we could help ourselves with tea at the fountain until we received check. Recommended dishes: 1. Braise Chicken (三杯雞) *however the steamed broccoli around the chicken were bitter...or they meant for decor(?) 2. Shredded Pork & Szechuan Radish Noodle Soup (榨菜肉絲麵) 3. Spicy Pepper Fish Fillets (泡椒魚片) *dish was actually not spicy at all, though still pretty flavorful Dishes I may not order next time: 1. Beef Noodle Soup (紅燒牛肉麵) *the soup wasn't much of the flavor of the beef. Although I would try a different version next time : Spicy Beef Noodle Soup (川味牛肉麵) 2. Sweet & Sour Pork Chop (糖醋排骨) *pork chops were no problem, the issue was the sauce over them. The flavor of the sauce was unfamiliar and too much too soupy. Although I would try a different version next time : Salt & Pepper Pork Chop (椒鹽排骨) read more

Shanghai Bun - Chinese Near Me - Matawan, New Jersey

great dim sung. Soup dumplings fabulous! everything served almost to hot Temp. to eat. large pork shumai and great to!

By far my favorite Chinese food place. They have authentic cuisine and Americanized stuff- both incredibly amazing! I've never tried anything there that was less than delicious! read more

Best pick up Asian in the area. I wouldn't sit and eat there but for pickup it's great! I just wish they offered delivery in addition to the pickup options. read more

Food not good, restaurant dirty, forgot part of our order. We tried it for the first time but was not satisfied

Mostly Asian clientele which is generally a good sign.  D1 - Steamed Pork Soup Dumplings $9.25. Came with 8 dumplings. Not the best looking ones but skin is thin and springing and the broth is tasty. 4/5 N13 - Shanghai Wonton Soup $8.95. Also came with 8. Wontons are as big as it used to be but this is still the signature dish imo. 5/5 S18 - Hot & Pepper Beef $14.95.  Came with one bowl of rice. Very spicy, satisfying and addicting. 5/5 Chicken with Garlic Sauce $12.95. This is typical American Chinese dish but chicken was bland. 3/5 Manager doubled up as the waitress and wasn't exactly friendly but did her duties. Cash only. read more

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The soup dumplings here are delicious! First time coming - came by recommendation of a friend who loves this spot. All the other food we ordered was also yummy. Free tea - nice perk! Ambiance isn't crazy, very average, but service is good. read more

I love this place! I've been here for years. It has one of my favorite Soup dumplings. If you're a fan of peanuts, order the noodles in peanut sauce. Otherwise, the beef noodle soup is a classic. Service is fast, but this is a place you order, hand in the menu, pour the tea, and pay yourself. Ambiance is casual and seating is very limited. It is less fancy or trendy but the food definitely makes up for it. read more

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Love this little hole in the wall. I came on a Friday and it filled up pretty fast. The menu has a lot of great options including the typical you'd find at any Chinese restaurant. We tried the soup buns which were very yummy. I enjoyed the beef with garlic sauce. Will definitely come back read more

Shanghai Bun - Beef With Garlic Sauce - Chinese Near Me - Matawan, New Jersey

Ordered the pork soup dumplings and shrimp dumplings to go. I was there 10 minutes before the estimated time it would be ready- I was really looking forward to them! The food was waiting for me, I got home in 5 mins. The soup dumplings were all burst and soggy bottomed. The pork was bland. The shrimp dumplings had this weird rice flour coating- very gummy. I was very disappointed and threw out most of it. Ironically, I ordered because I was out of my pork and ginger dumplings from Trader Joe's- $3.99 and so good. read more

Over the years I have had many of items listed on the current and old menu. I can honestly say that I have never disliked anything I ordered. Not a typical menu, unique authentic dishes. read more

Amazing buns at Shanghai Bun in Matawan New Jersey. Definitely a hidden gem. This restaurant is small and mostly for takeout orders but they do have about 5 tables inside for dining. We ordered a bunch of buns and wontons and were very impressed. The spicy wontons were phenomenal as well as the shrimp shumai. We will definitely make this our go to dumpling spot this winter for comfort food. read more

Shanghai Bun - Spicy wontons - Chinese Near Me - Matawan, New Jersey

The lady taking care of us is very rude , I'm not satisfied for the service , I don't know why they acting like that to us ! The foods was good and the soup was good read more

disrespectful staff, restaurant is dirty and the food was not even good. Find somewhere else to eat trust me

The best Chinese food in NJ. A wonderful family run restaurant. As close to NYC as you can get in NJ, and frankly, it's as good as NYC restaurants. We love Shanghai Buns!!! read more

Someday they will retire and it will be an incredibly sad day. I love this place. The noodles in peanut sauce is amazing. The fried chicken pieces, pork Peking, spicy beef soup and soup dumplings are a must. The black bean fish is great and I don't even like fish. Service is great. Fill out a menu and the food shows up in waves. The interior is a spartan take out place. Nothing special but I'm not there for the scenery. My only complaint, please give us bigger plates. read more

Food: Been here in the past and loved it however I don't live too terribly close by to visit as often as I would like! Ordered a chow fun dish, lamb dish and of course- soup dumplings! Everything was absolutely delicious- loved all the dishes before and I first tried this place and definitely still found it just as delicious the second time around! Chow fun dishes are my favorite and I definitely enjoyed my ordered along with the soup dumplings! Cost: I found the price to be pretty reasonable- the portions are also generous as well! Definitely will fill you up and you'll even have leftovers for those midnight munchies! Environment: The place is moderately sized- It looked like you were able to sit inside and eat but nowadays with COVID, they are currently only doing take out since the last time I visited them. All the tables have been pushed aside and they are following COVID regulations with masks and such. Service: Luckily we arrived when there wasn't too much of a line- there were about 2 people ahead of us but our order was taken pretty quickly and I didn't feel like the wait was too long to receive our food! Uniqueness: Great place to get some traditional style Chinese food and of course some yummy soup dumplings! read more

Shanghai Bun - Menu - Chinese Near Me - Matawan, New Jersey

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Sorry, but this place has gone way down hill. Were they sold ? The pork dumplings, while still big and tasty were not cooked enough. The kung po chicken tasted like out of a can. Chicken pieces with American green peppers, some peanuts and a very liquid sauce, mild spice. Maybe this is some new style. I was very disappointed. When on line ordering improved, it seems the style of cooking degraded. We starve for good Chinese food in Monmouth County. read more

Comforting food, cozy ambiance, and quick service as always. Have been coming back for years with family and friends, it's a local favorite! Best soup dumplings and beef noodle soup in the NEARBY area by far. read more

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Best soup dumpling but of course must be eaten dining in. Do not travel & can't be reheated. Some very good noodle dishes. Food is brought to table. Get your own drink. Stark furnishings. Don't expect ambiance, you will not linger. read more

The good and the not so good. The food here varies from excellent to meh. I have ordered same dish and the prep, and taste varies. I wish they would not try to change flavors when a non Chinese person is ordering. Soup dumplings are always excellent, however some of the spicier dishes can range from bland to properly seasoned. Pace of service can vary from too fast to " remind server that they forgot some dishes. Upon occasion some of the servers have a bit of problems with language. This is the one place where " tradition Chinese food can be obtained. read more

Shanghai Buns delivers with quantity and quality of food for a decent price. The inside may not dazzle individuals but the taste and the amount of food serve will be a pleasant surprise! I had the steamed pork buns, pork fried rice, general tso's chicken, and an egg roll. The steamed pork buns were tasty and the general tso's was pretty good. The fried rice lack flavor at times and the egg roll was just an egg roll. Nonetheless, good food for a good price for a hefty amount. I will be coming back again! read more

Tables were clean. Not exactly a place to bring a date. Service is mediocre at best. I've tasted better food from them before. Todays two dishes were not their best. Will have to try some other dish some other day. ;( I know the chef could do better. read more

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Outstanding! Always enjoyable and always satisfying. This is not your average Chinese restaurant. You will find dishes here that do not exist at other places. When you go in, patrons and workers speak native language so you know it is authentic. Not a fancy decor just GOOD! read more

Soup dumplings are amazing. All the food was high quality and reasonably priced. It's a chill place

Soup Dumplings so insanely gas!!!!!! Love this place. Ate a whole thing of dumplings in the car had to turn around and get more!!!

This restaurant is located inside a lot with plenty of parking space available. We were able to grab a table and was given a menu and pen. To order, we circled each dish we wanted and handed it over to the waitress. Yea was self served as they had a machine in the back for hot tea. There isn't a lot of authentic Chinese restaurants in the area so this restaurant is decent for the area it is in compared to the food in NYC. I really liked the sa cha udon noodles. The pan fried pork buns were slightly soggy and the soup dumplings were average. read more

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