My second visit to Shanghai Alley is exactly why I believe in second chances. I honestly was not…read morevery impressed during my first visit, but coming back again completely changed my opinion because this place really shined the second time around. They offer a huge variety of dishes ranging from classic Chinese and American Chinese food to handmade dim sum made fresh in house. Everything we tried was packed with flavor, especially the walnut shrimp which I'm still thinking about. The roasted duck and char siu were also standout dishes and you can really tell they put care into the food here. I also love that they specialize in both Sichuan and Cantonese dishes, so there's something for everyone depending on what flavors you're craving. If you want the full dim sum cart experience, definitely stop by on the weekends from 11 to 2. It made the experience feel even more authentic and fun. This visit completely won me over and I'll definitely be back to keep exploring the menu.

Good to know we have more dimsum options in NC. I came on a Saturday morning. Usually on weekends…read morethey have dimsum push carts. I got greeted and seated right away. You have a choice of taking food items off of the push carts that comes by your table like every 10 minutes or so. There are different carts. Some with entrees,some with appetizers and some with desserts. There is plenty of tables inside for group outings. They have booths and round tables. You can opt out of dimsum items and order from the regular menu by scanning the QR code on the table. I was looking forward for sesame balls, shrimp rice or pork rice rolls and fried shrimp balls but they didnt serve them there. Overall good food but not the best Ive had. There dimsum options are more limited then the other dimsum places Ive tried in NC.

The wontons were my favorite! So flavorful and delicious I even used some of the sauce on the…read morenoodles. The bok choy was a great addition to the noodles as well. Wonderful experience ordering and sharing food with the table! Will definitely be back.

It was one of those hectic weekends where the clock struck 10 p.m. and I realized I still hadn't…read morehad dinner. Fortunately, Nan Xiang Express in Durham was still open. The pork soup dumplings were outstanding--the dough was absolutely perfect. They paired beautifully with the chili oil, vinaigrette, and soy sauce provided at the table. The sweet and sour soup also deserves an honorable mention. Beyond the food, it's a beautiful space; the interior would be a fantastic spot to catch a World Cup game!

Food was surprisingly good. I was craving dim sum in a barbecue state. Spare ribs in black bean…read moresauce, stir fried udon noodles, Chinese broccoli, sui mai, eggplant stuffed with shrimp and sesame balls were all delicious! I love chicken feet but these were not good. It had a weird aftertaste and not as tender. The beef stew was okay but I wouldn't get it again. Soup dumplings were dry. Gyozas were not crispy. There's a bit of a language barrier with the servers. I asked for no onions/scallions in the fried rice or stir fry udon. Upon checking my receipt, it was marked "no veg" and when I asked my server she said "it's just easier to say no veg." I told her we would've liked the carrots and bean sprouts, just no onions/scallions. The conversation was a fail so I gave up. The fried rice lacked color but had nice flavor. Ambiance is great. Wonderful decor indoors with ample seating. I would return when in the area again.

Overall, pleasant experience on a Saturday during lunch time. They pushed dim sum carts and there…read morewere many options both steamed and fried. I liked that they had a menu with pictures if you needed it and that they also came by and named all the items. This is helpful especially for people enjoying dim sum for the first time. This made me believe the waitresses were rather attentive and welcoming to first time guests. When we selected our dim sum they made sure to cut it so that it was easy to share and they also reheated items so they were hotter if they came off the fried cart even without us asking. They also refilled our water several times and checked on us. The restaurant is spacious and has a lot of room outside for parking making it an easier place to bring more people for dim sum compared to other dim sum options in the Triangle area. While I believe the service and the restaurant interior/exterior made the restaurant a great candidate for future visits I do want to note that the dim sum did not seem traditionally Cantonese or up to dim sum standard. There were some dim sum items that I've never seen served in Hong Kong or at traditional dim sum restaurants. Out of the four items I ordered, not all of them were excellent either. Particularly the soup dumplings did not really have soup in them. That being said they still offer the classics like shrimp dumplings, siu mai, and others on the menu but I will have to go back and try them since I ordered other items this visit. The pricing is roughly what you'd expect to see at dim sum restaurants in this area. Overall recommend to visit if you enjoy dim sum experiences.

A nephew took us here when visiting Durham and he hit the mark for sure. We got a variety of things…read morefrom steak tacos, Banh Mi, a bowl and other sandwiches. First off, the bread is top notch which is the best start a sandwich can have. Beyond that though, the flavor of everything was SO delicious. Service was good and the food came out in good time considering how busy they were. They've got a bright future!

Great ambience and friendly service as always. I'm really glad their bread oven has been fixed…read more Because they would not lower their standards and use somebody else's bread, they didn't have Banh Mi's on the menu for a while. Which I appreciate. That said, I'm glad it's working now because the Baht Mi made with Korean beef short ribs and all the veggies and stuff was delicious. Their bread is just the right amount of crispy and crusty on the outside and soft on the inside. Best Banh mi around IMHO.

| Overview + Fast &…read morefriendly customer service + Beef in garlic sauce was well-cooked - Overpriced for the amount of food - Small amount of rice - Menu lacks images - Amount of meat is questionable despite a bunch of vegetables burying them. - Ambiance is not inviting. - They said they ran out of pork belly for the pork dish my wife ordered. | Overall Score: 2.3 | Recommended Alternative Taipei 101 in Cary - has more reasonable prices, larger amount of food for less price, clearer menu, and better ambiance.

Another one bites the dust. Wish I had read all the recent reviews regarding change in ownership…read more Price to portion ratio is just not as good as it used to be. We were able to order some of our usual dishes but quality and flavor were lacking. Service was good. Ambiance unchanged. What I will miss most is the Peking duck and the accompanying $6 dish that's made with the bones. If anybody knows whether the old owners are starting a new venture, please let me know!

Wow! This was one of the best meals I've ever had! My husband dined here several years ago, and…read moreevery time Raleigh comes up in conversation, he hyped this local gem up to me and said it was a must-visit whenever we had the chance. Well, I finally got to try Brewery Bhavana and it was indeed incredible. Definitely worth the hype. We met my coworker and her partner here for dinner, and I was grateful we had a reservation because this spot was poppin' on a Monday night! The dining room is huge, but the decor breaks things up a bit and makes your meal feel intimate. Everything is shareable, so I highly recommend visiting with fellow foodies who want to try a little bit of everything. Honestly the entire menu sounded amazing, and it was hard to choose! Thankfully our servers provided some excellent recommendations. The Pork Bao was probably my favorite bite of the night, and may very well have been the best Bao I've ever had. The Lap Cheung Fried Rice was also delicious, and I'm usually not a fried rice person! Also worth mentioning is the Lo Mein, which we ordered with chicken. We didn't stay for dessert, but all of their sweet offerings sounded incredible as well. I did try one of the beers they brew on-site, the Sow. It was light and sippable, and I appreciate their diverse beer and cocktail offerings. I can't wait to visit Raleigh again because this will be my first stop!

I love the concept Brewery Bhavana! They have a wide variety menu options with dim sum, main…read morecourses, unique cocktails, and house beers. It typically gets pretty full on the weekends, but we were able to walk right in on a weekday and sit at the bar for dinner. The interior is sleek and modern, with a beautiful large marble bar. We got the Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings), Lap Cheung Fried Rice, and Cold Sesame Noodles. All were excellent, but the sesame noodles were a stand out! Very flavorful and a refreshing dinner option for a hot day.

Decided to come here for a weekday dinner on a whim & so glad that we did! This was also my first…read moreforay into Downtown Cary, which is super cute. We got the: - Scallion Roasted Beef Pancake Roll: Definitely recommend getting this as an appetizer! The scallion pancake is super crispy with unbelievably tender beef inside & perfect amount of sweetness from the hoisin sauce. - Griddle Chicken with Mixed Vegetables: I've never eaten anything like this before, and absolutely loved it. Loved all the spices- cumin, fennel, doubanjiang- & the mala essence; the crispy, tender chicken; and the variety of vegetables, especially the lotus root. - Shrimp Ho-Fun: The shrimp were tender & the wide rice noodles have such a fun, bouncy texture; a flavorful dish. - Spicy Boiled Fish: The fish was super flaky; Taipei 101's version of this has a bit less mala flavor than I like, but this was still tasty. - Chinese Braised Pork: The pork was tender with a good amount of fat and I appreciated the bok choy, but it was a bit too sweet for me. Ambiance is nice, lots of tables. Service was fast. There are parking spots in front of the restaurant, but a little limited in number. 10/10 would recommend!

This was by far the most disappointing Chinese meal I've had. The scallion pancakes barely had any…read morescallions--maybe one piece in each--and when I mentioned it, the server insisted that's just how they prepare them. The vegetable lo mein was just as underwhelming, with only a small amount of carrots, scallions, and broccoli, lacking real flavor while somehow being overly salty. We also ordered the eggplant with basil, but the sauce was thick, overly sticky, and tasted more like sugar than anything else. I can't understand how this could be considered authentic. We had visited this restaurant about ten years ago, and the quality has clearly declined since then.

In town for my niece's graduation and went here for her graduation celebration. This place is no…read morefrills but the food is great. We ordered several dishes and my favorite are the dan dan noodles, crispy fish and sesame tofu. I didn't take any pictures since we were all hungry. The only glitch was my brother ordered salt and pepper calamari and the waitress thought we said salt and pepper ribs. I didn't think she spoke or understood English very well. She was the only waitress working. We were the only customers there and slowly there were more.

This restaurant is conveniently located in Carrboro with parking available. I ordered the mapo…read moretofu, Kung Pao lotus root, eggplant with garlic sauce all to-go. The staff member I interacted with was super kind and gave me extra fortune cookies and utensils, which I appreciated. The vibe is definitely hole in the wall, but you can tell it's a family-run and that they care a lot about the food. The food was solid and it had that mala flavor that I was looking for. Portion sizes were pretty generous and they gave me a ton of rice with each dish. Overall, decent Sichuanese food!