Shanghai Lao Fan Dian — Restaurant in Shanghai

Not michelin guided nor star but very memorable old restaurant (1875).

Highly recommend their not overwhelming-sweet crystal shrimp (can taste the ginger but t’wont annoy you at all) and spicy beef soup -dont remember the dish name but it came with lots of veggies and thinly sliced beef. Sweet and sour fish was good too and dont have bones as they used mandarin fish. My 1yo baby enjoyed the meal very much too.

Service was quick and servers were friendly and attentive. We initially ordered 4 main courses but the server came back and said we ordered too much food for 2 adults and 1 baby which we thought they’re thoughtful and no foods left to waste. Good initiative. I would definitely come back if happen to be in...

The 2 stars is for the good service: setting your tablecloth napkin in an unusual but functional way (pictured), pouring your beer. But as far as the food, it is mediocre at best with no flavor. Mushrooms looked like they were canned. Didnt even take a picture of the food for how unappetizing it looked (regretting it since I could've used it for this review). Do yourself a favor and go...

This is a restaurant not worth visiting. The prices are high, but the quality of the ingredients is very poor. The dining environment is unhygienic, with greasy plates. Despite being crowded, the restaurant didn’t turn on the air conditioner. This is not an authentic Chinese restaurant but a place catering to tourists. Local residents definitely...