This Shanghai Rose restaurant has been changed, transformed from 3 other non-Chinese restaurants. It seems like every time I pass this area, there is a new restaurant in town. That's exactly what it feels like. This lovely, clean, beautiful restaurant that has so much charm, and charisma embedded in it, is just super wonderful in every way, on every level. It is also classy and elegant with 2 restrooms for each gender. It was very clean and had all the right essentials fully stocked. The restaurant is located on the 2nd floor of the shopping plaza. It has elevators, escalators, or if you need to exercise, climb up about 15 steps and you are already in. Plenty of parking spaces. It has a lovely patio, along with a nice full bar, and very big dining room divided into couple of areas. Walked in yesterday at 3:25pm, and was nicely greeted by Kevin. He was pleasant, working alone. Bartending, taking/receiving orders. I barely made it for their transition between serving their lunch specials and the regular options from their extensive menu. They serve dishes from noodles, to Dim sum, to buns, veggie options, spring rolls, soups, and many protein flavorful dishes. Food was absolutely fresh, hot and above and beyond DELICIOUS! I ordered from their lunch special menu. Got Mongolian Beef, with both green and white onions and perfect amount of seasoning. Came with either brown or white rice and soup. I got white rice and their sweet and sour soup. I thought they would also have salad, but Kevin said that they don't. I only eat soup when the weather is cold. I also ordered their 4 nice round size Shrimp Dumplings, BBQ Pork Buns, that came in 3 nice, round size. They didn't skimp out on the protein. In any of their dishes. I also got Coke Zero. Food came out fast and quick. Had a craving for some dessert, and ordered their Egg tarts that were small, yet rich in flavor. 3 round tarts to cleanse my palate. Everything was above and beyond my expectations. There was this calm, tranquil feeling inside the restaurant; and their employees being so humble and hard working. I even approached Rose, the owner of Shanghai, and praised her for the hard work she put into this restaurant. She thanked me for it and wished me a nice day. The place was full of nice decor along with some beautiful pictures of Shanghai, China. Hard not to acknowledge, or notice their work along with the gorgeousness of the restaurant. I will definitely return, and recommend this place to everyone that likes a great, Asian Fusion. You can dine solo or with friends, family members and others. 10/10!!!!!! read more

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Shanghai Rose might just be the best Chinese food in Studio City. I've been chasing solid Chinese food in the area for a while and this place delivered. We started with the beef rice noodle rolls -- soft, silky wrappers stuffed with savory minced beef. Simple but so well executed. We also got the salty fish chicken fried rice, nicely wok-charred without being greasy. Great value for the amount of food you get. What really stood out to me was the dim sum menu -- it's a solid size selection, more than I expected for a spot that isn't strictly a dim sum house. I'll definitely be back to work my way through more of it. Bonus: parking is easy here, which honestly can make or break a visit in this part of Studio City. No circling the block for 15 minutes. Authentic, generous portions, and easy to get to. Highly recommend if you're craving real Chinese food in the area. read more

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We've ordered Shanghai Rose a couple of times now for Friday night dinners and we've been pleased with our selections. We did so again recently and we liked the items we ordered. The beef chow fun with soy sauce ($18) had good flavor. The beef was tender. This was a good version. Szechuan beef ($21) was a little spicy for me but the meat was tender. Everyone else liked it. Sauteed string beans ($17) was also flavorful and did not disappoint. Half Beijing duck ($38) was very good. Crispy skin, moist and flavorful meat. It comes with cucumbers and hoisin sauce that you can roll in their provided wrapper. It seemed like regular flour tortillas to me. It wasnt the typical Asian crepe. We've also had pork shumai ($10) for 6 pieces. Mini baked bbq buns ($7.98) for 3. They were both good. Other dim sum plates were decent but the shumai and baked buns are what I remember liking. A friend recommended Shanghai Rose to me. Her family dines there often. I've driven by that intersection many times over the years but have yet to pull in. I remember when it was the old Chi Dynasty space. It's a good place for Chinese food and dim sum in the area. Located at Laurel Canyon & Ventura Blvd. read more

It's hard to find a good dim sum place in the SFV and after today's lunch unfortunately I'm still on the hunt. We can start with the positives: located on Ventura Blvd and they have a parking lot, large clean restaurant so can accommodate large parties. The food was average though. The prices seemed rather high for dim sum. We ordered entrees and dim sum. The dim sum came out much later than the entrees which it was the opposite. Service was slow and not very attentive. We had to flag someone down each time we needed someone and it was a lot of waiting. At least when the dim sum did finally came out it was very hot. read more

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Shanghai Rose is one of my favorite spots for dim sum! Their new location is beautiful, with plenty of space, a full bar, and a great atmosphere. The food is always fresh and delicious, and everything I've tried has been consistently good. One of my favorite things about the new location is their happy hour. They have great specials, and I highly recommend the calamari with an ice-cold beer. If you're craving delicious dim sum and a great place to relax, this is definitely worth a visit! read more

OMGosh!!! This was actually one of my very first reviews from ten years ago, which explains why I was so confused when I showed up at the new location. I had no idea they moved five years ago! But honestly, the only thing that changed is the address, the food is still just as amazing as I remember. If anything, I'm glad they relocated. The new spot is perfect for a family dinner or just hanging out with the girls. I ordered all my favorites, the pork buns, pork egg foo young, and Yang fried rice. Everything was delicious and tasted just like old times. And Rose is still the owner, which made it feel even more special. We used to stop by after the show for lunch, and she would always be there, so it brought back a lot of sweet memories. So nice to see a place keep its quality and heart after all these years! read more

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The food was really great and our service was very patient and nice mix I feel like our food came out really fast and it tasted really good. We came on a Sunday there wasn't that many people in there it's a really nice chill ambience. We'll definitely come back again. read more

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I love Shanghai Rose! Honestly the best Chinese spot in Studio City. It's so hard to find good Chinese food around here so I'm glad we found this place! Highly recommend the beef chow mein (thin noodles), Mongolian beef, and sesame chicken. My husband and I love eating here and I really hope they continue to do well and stay busy! read more

We love coming here for dim sum & Chinese! The booths outside are so fun looking over Ventura Blvd. The service is always amazing. read more

Happy hour menu deceiving and the waiter said he doesn't know if the food was on there . Weird vibe drink was good but it wasn't happy hour even though it says top liquor happy hour two for one drink just interesting drink was well made ! Prolly wouldn't come back though ! Didn't have the food it's a me thing it's so nice in here but there a B . Working in the restaurant field it's a little off putting ! It's quiet ! read more

Shanghai Rose - Loved my drink it was well made - Dim Sum Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We had such a blast! I have not been here since they moved locations and I was not disappointed. They play classic rock, friendly service, efficient and quality food, good menu options. The kids and I loved the easy parking and escalators and the ambiance inside was relaxed and family-friendly with a view. There was also an optional bar to hang at. read more

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Really tasty dim sum but very expensive for what you get. So in order to get a big variety (which is part of the fun), you better be ready to spend $$$$. Service is good. Take your order and bring it to your table. No carts. Ambience is vibey. Dimly lit and lots of booths. read more

We celebrated my grandmother's 90th birthday here with 45 guests and it went very well! Leo and Kevin (managers) were easy to communicate with leading to the event! I can't thank them enough! The food was great! They let us decorate our space. Parking was free and easy Would definitely recommend this place for a large party! Just order in advance! read more

Shanghai Rose - 90th birthday party - Dim Sum Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We visited Shanghai Rose with friends and our kids. The meal started off fine, but things went downhill quickly. During our visit, I noticed an employee named Joseph loudly yelling at an older gray-haired gentleman who appeared to be bringing food out from the kitchen. It wasn't my business, but it was uncomfortable to watch. The real issue came when I received the bill. I politely told Joseph that the white rice and Szechuan dish we ordered never arrived at our table. Instead of checking with the kitchen or handling the situation professionally, he immediately responded in front of other customers: "Yes it did! You ate it and now you're trying not to pay for it!" I was completely baffled. Does he really think I'm trying to get out of paying for a side of white rice? To make that accusation publicly in front of other patrons was embarrassing and unprofessional. At that point, it wasn't even worth arguing. I paid the bill and left. The dim sum was mediocre, but the customer service was far worse. Had I read some of the other reviews beforehand, I probably would have chosen somewhere else. After this experience, I can understand why so many people complain about the service. I won't be returning. read more

The service is slow. When we came, they asked us how many were in our group. We told them our group was 6, but two are currently trying to park, so they will be there very soon, and we should get seated. They said ok, walked away, and made us wait anyway until the other two came, even though the restaurant was very open and empty. Heck, the manager who asked us, he wasn't even doing anything when he went back inside anyway. Then he came back out about 5 minutes after and although he saw and knew we were all there, still asked us if our party was complete. He SAW US through the windows, c'mon dude! Ordering food and getting it was not an issue. The food is standard, but not bad. Better than other Dim Sum restaurants in the valley, but on-par with the worst of SGV. Come here if you don't want to drive far, but remember, it's only s0-s0. read more

Bf and I have been here a couple times and he likes to come here when he's in the valley. I'm impressed by how much we've made this latest meal stretch. We spent close to $130 for a lot of dim sum, 2 kinds of noodles, and green beans. All together we've gotten 5 meals out of this order (one each dining, and three with the leftovers). Their dim sum is really delicious and I like the size of their dumplings. They're hearty and full. I really like their bao although I wish some of the pork in it wasn't as fatty. Looooove their spinach dumplings and their vibrant green color. Wonderfully unique. I believe our server was Tony and he was sweet. Thanks for your help Tony! read more

I was extremely impressed by the dim sum and by the XO seafood fried rice. Generous portions; dumplings were stuffed with seafood/pork/chicken. Really good service. Will be back. read more

In a seemingly futile quest to find a half-decent Chinese restaurant in the San Fernando Valley, I stumbled upon this upstairs venue with some time to kill. The restaurant is large and comfortable, the staff is friendly and accomodating. But that's the only positive thing I can say about it. The problem is the food: over-priced, greasy as hell and barely edible. The dish I ordered which cost $24 in no way, shape, or form resembled what it's supposed to be. Hard to believe they could ever fill the tables in this place, it's terrible. Do not waste time here: the food is sadly no better, only a lot more expensive, than any mediocre shopping mall Chinese joint in the neighborhood. read more

First I been Shanghai rose and I love it food was yummy service was good I definitely be back

The ambiance is nice, and the soup and egg rolls, too, but the Pan "fried" noodles not; they were like chow mein, soft and bland. The Kung Pao tofu was way below average. Overall, the food was not up to par. I'd prefer a hole-in-the-wall with great hot food. 3 stars honestly, but for the price, and being made to feel rushed, 2.5 stars read more

Tony was very kind and went above and beyond. He made sure everything was tasty. He also allowed us to try the sweet and sour soup which is amazing!!!! Leo the manager was very kind and checked in on his several times. The hot tea has a ton of flavor. We had the Shanghai pork, wild crab and shrimp, chicken spinach, and finished off with Sesame balls. The beef chow mein with black pepper sauce very good. The look of the seating is very open and inviting. You can sit next to the window and enjoy the view. read more

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Not sure why I haven't been to Shanghai Rose more often, but now that I have "rediscovered" after they moved, I will be back any time I crave dim sum. My first experience with Shanghai Rose was several years ago when they were at a different location on Ventura Boulevard. I liked it then but then hadn't seen them around again. I've been on a dim sum kick lately and found out Shanghai. Rose is now located on Laurel Canyon and Ventura Boulevard where Daily Grill was. I've been back twice in the past two weeks and we loved it! Shanghai Rose is very affordable, and has a great menu featuring all of your favorite traditional dim sum dishes, along with several other options. Their shu mai is fantastic, and so are the har gow, steamed pork bao, baked pork bao, and the list goes on. Basically, everything we tried we really liked, with the egg yolk, bao being a special favorite of my party. Finally, there is traditional dim sum that tastes authentic and delicious in the Valley so if you haven't tried Shanghai Rose, do yourself a favor and stop in. I prefer this over some of the fancier, new dim sum inspired restaurants we've seen around. read more

If I could leave negative stars I would! B Rating for this place at Ventura & Laurel Canyon. Was going to stop in an eat but was on a call and standing outside when the bar tender came out and told me to finish my call Somewhere else, I immediately said I'm coming in to eat and he said finish your call somewhere else. I told him to fuck off and left. By the way there was 1 other person in here. Never coming back and never went in. read more

Shanghai Rose - B rating. Terrible place - Dim Sum Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Service: 4.5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Food: 2/5 or 3/5 Came here to try the following: Xiao long bao soup dumplings, 4/5 - good, but I've had better Jumbo Shrimp Har Gow, 4/5 - same, good but I've had better Beef rice roll, 1/5 - terrible! The beef tasted artificial! Crispy Crab and Shrimp Claw, 5/5 - very unique, would try again! Chicken Feet, 1/5 - tasted extremely oily and stale. Would not recommend Braised pork spare ribs, 2/5 - again, very greasy and not much pork. Mostly fat. Wish I liked this place more but sad it didn't work for me! Parking is extremely convenient. The beef, pork, and chicken dishes were quite disappointing although the location, ambiance, and service was pleasant. Having Jeni's ice cream afterwards was redeeming though :) read more

Shanghai Rose - Xiao long bao soup dumplings, 100. Jumbo Shrimp Har Gow 4pc, beef rice roll, 208. Crispy Crab and Shrimp Claw 3pc, 213. Chicken Feet - Dim Sum Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is one of my favorite restaurants in the valley and I had to come here for Mother's Day because the food is so good.

I was a little nervous when all the servers were white. The food was surprisingly good. We ordered the kung pao shrimp lunch with hot and sour soup and a side of har gao. The shrimp was decent, it could have been spicier. Mom said the soup was super tasty. I was also impressed with the har gao. It had a ton of flavor and the shrip-to-skin ratio was great. The price for the dim sum dishes were on the high side though. The ambiance is nice and parking is decent. If you can't make it out to SGV and you're craving dim sum, this is a solid choice. read more

We wanted Dim Dum and menu was a good variety, each tasting fresh and delicious . We also tried/ loved combo fried rice and garlic bok choy. The ambience was really nice. Jazzy music to favorite 80s- 2000s lyrics. Bar service made tasty drinks while watching World Cup games. Interior is dark with great cityscape shots. The outside booths looked cozy too. Underground parking. Great place for getting away but not going out of SFV. read more

Honestly I'm giving it a 4 star because it was exactly what I expected before I walked in, had a rough day and wanted a greasy Chinese spot that slaps... you know it's super unhealthy and you know they use bunch of sugar in their dishes but it's exactly what you would expect from a second floor Chinese restaurant. I would definitely go back and eat the honey walnut shrimp again. Another nice thing bout this place was the service. The server was nice and on time... I wouldn't recommend getting the chow mien I personally didn't like the burnt taste it had. read more

Pleasantly surprised! Ate outside, not busy on a Sunday aft and plenty of space to sit & enjoy. Food was great, had pork buns, sushi roll and chicken dumplings. Sooo hot and made to order! Portions are massive loved and everything seemed freshly cooked. read more

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I really wanted to try this place for dim sum. We ordered a lot of food. None of it was memorable except for the fried rice. It was just awful. read more

We ordered delivery through grub hub. Food was fine, until my sister cut into her hargow and found a metal scrubby part. This is very concerning as our 4 year old eats this often. Thankfully our child did not eat this one. We immediately called the restaurant, spoke to the owner herself, Rose. Her response was that she cannot do anything about the order and let Grubhub know. This was a very disappointing response as to where my partner then wanted to speak with her. They exchanged words, yet, not sure how they will handle this matter internally. We have eaten many times at the restaurant. Unfortunately, we will not be dining here or ordering take away any longer. To ownership, please get rid of these metal scrubbies. You need to research for safer alternatives. They are a danger to ingest especially for children. This can cause serious damage to a persons health if swallowed. read more

Shanghai Rose - Metal scrubby part from dishwashing found in Har Gow. - Dim Sum Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Food is alright, but I found the dim sum we ordered to have a strange aftertaste. Mom thought it was tasty, but we would much prefer the authentic experience with the carts. Singaporean noodles were tasty tho, but def pricey. Free and plenty of parking, especially in the underground space. Won't be coming back. Review for 7/21/24 read more

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This place is truly a treasure! I've been here several times, and I've never left disappointed. The dim sum is hands down the best on Ventura Blvd. Every dish is fresh, flavorful, and consistently delicious. A special shoutout to Joshua for providing such amazing service. His professionalism, attention to detail, and warm, welcoming attitude made my latest visit even more enjoyable. He truly goes above and beyond to create a wonderful dining experience. The playlist also creates such a chill vibe. The mix of soft rock and disco was the perfect touch for a nice little weekday dinner and made the whole experience feel even more relaxed and inviting. I always love coming here and will definitely be back again soon! read more

This is a new location, as they moved a couple of blocks over from Ventura Blvd to the intersection of Laurel Canyon and Ventura. The new location is spacious, appealing and includes inside and outside seating! I love the all-day dim sum offerings here. Honestly, that's my biggest draw. Plenty of options, prices are a bit higher than the traditional but not too far off, and every dish has been so tasty. Service was efficient, polite and fast. No complaints there. Plenty of parking in the lot and underground. I saw a valet option, but didn't partake. I'd recommend: shrimp rice noodle, scallion pancake, fried dumplings, juicy soup dumplings, rice wrap, sautéed string beans, and chow mein. Good for groups, individuals, and for couples to share! read more

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I love this place, the food is very good and the service is outstanding. The dim sum is also delicious.

Everything is very delicious. Great service definitely going back. If you love Chinese food this is the place you need to go read more

This restaurant used to be great but the quality and service ha s severely dropped. Let's start with the food it came out Luke warm and taste like frozen store bought dumplings. The noodles were bland and just soggy. The service was just terrible and the manager or owner is just rude. In total my night was a waste of money and time. I would avoid this place just overall a bad experience. place looks nice tho. read more

Shanghai Rose - Shanghai rose terrible service - Dim Sum Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Bad service! The owner insults every single customer. The food is filthy and tastes terrible. I have no idea how anyone could like this place. I've seen many other reviews saying the exact same thing. read more

If you're looking for an authentic Asian dining experience in the Studio City area, this can do in a pinch. You'll find traditional dim sum dishes along with more westernized options as well. Not the best dim sum I've ever had but the non dim sum dishes were pretty solid. The fried rice and mapo tofu were the top choices for us. read more

Shanghai Rose - Mapo Tofu - Dim Sum Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Not up to standard with freshness or food quality I love Dim Sum but this place has gotten pretty inconsistent and not fresh. The last time I was there, there was a sharp metal bristle in my scallop dumpling which the guy took off my bill obviously. But overall nothing tasted fresh or delicious and that was my last attempt at giving this place a chance. read more