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Shanghai Place in Mission Viejo

4.5 (106) 25571 Jeronimo Rd # 16, Mission Viejo, CA 92691, United States

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Chinese restaurant

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Mission Viejo, Orange County, California, US

Phone: +1 949-855-4232
Site: http://shanghaiplaceca.com/

Opening hours

Monday:11 AM–2:15 PM
Tuesday:11 AM–2:15 PM
Wednesday:11 AM–2:15 PM
Thursday:11 AM–2:15 PM
Friday:12–2:15 PM
Saturday:12–2:15 PM
Sunday:4–8:15 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.5

106 Reviews for Shanghai Place 2024:

Review №1

2019-03-17 03:15:57

The owner is very nice. She shows a lot of kindness and tries to remember her customers. The atmosphere is that of a very old-school American Chinese restaurant. The food is definitely not genuine, but the food is pretty good in its own right. The portions are pretty large, so be careful how much you order. Overall, I would recommend.

Review №2

2023-10-14 21:04:49

If you want a side of bugs with your fried rice then this is the spot for you. Was so disappointed. We are on vacation & wanted Chinese for lunch.. found not 1 but 3 dead flying bugs in our rice, probably would’ve found more had we of kept looking. The waitress so sweet & apologized but the food was just gross .

Review №3

2023-07-27 15:27:19

Best food and staff for the money.Excellent family owned and run.Friendliness staff and cleanliness of kitchen.Owner runs the place for over 30 years! Like myself, dedicated patrons, and their grown children bringing their 3rd generation family. Spicy kung pao 3 flavor specialty my favorite!. 11 stars out of 10

Review №4

2023-08-03 20:38:28

Average food, Average price.The beef broccoli was by far the best.Egg drop soup was pretty good.

Review №5

2022-10-03 02:19:06

BUYER BEWARE - Someone explain to me how 9 honey walnut shrimp costs 26 dollars? Disgustingly overpriced for tiny portions.

Review №6

2019-10-16 01:37:01

Second time here. Fined in last time, the hostess was super friendly! Today’s meal was while watching the Yankees lose to the astros so that may have made it less enjoyable haha. Overall a very good meal. Lunch special steamed shrimp with veggies, included fried rice and salad. Egg roll was not my favorite ever but all very solid! Likely to come back for more.

Review №7

2023-06-07 02:22:51

Happened upon this place and what a gem! Have never really found a good Chinese in the OC and this was a treat! Had the kung pow special and it was so tasty. Service was great. Hope to be back again soon!

Review №8

2019-08-26 04:21:49

Amazing food, amazing service. This is our favorite Chinese restaurant in Orange County and there are many. Its not fancy or pretentious or luxurious, just a nice place to get some good food and enjoy a meal with family. Sizzling rice and walnut Shrimp are a couple of our favorites.

Review №9

2023-05-08 16:31:34

Simply put, the best chinese food in southern california, if not the world. I have tried probably hundreds of different places that claim to specialize in chinese food but none compare. I do not think I will ever find a place that brings me such joy as when I eat here. My go-to order is the sizzling rice soup paired with hot tea, followed by garlic chicken, house special chicken, orange chicken and white rice. All the food is exquisite and deserves praise and awards. Unfortunately, I moved away from this area but given the chance I use every excuse to make a trip to this place. Many memories with my friends and family have been made here and I could not be any happier to know that I take that with me everywhere I go. This place has given me a life worth living and, for that, I say thank you.

Review №10

2022-10-08 22:20:02

I very, very rarely write reviews. But, we recently had dinner at Shanghai Palace and I just wanted to say a few words about our experience. First, our group of 5 showed up 45 min before they closed and ordered 2 appetizers and 5 dishes. They made everything fresh and brought everything out very quickly. The food was SO good! I dont know how many Chinese restaurants Ive eaten at where everything tastes the super similar. Not the case here, everything was super flavorful and fresh! Plus, the staff was super kind, attentive and helpful. They brought out extra cookies for the kids before we left. The restaurant itself is clean and nicely decorated and has an intimate vibe. Unfortunately, we were just on vacation in the area, because if we lived here, wed be eating here twice a month! If were ever in the area again, well be visiting this establishment again! I highly recommend Shanghai Palace to anyone looking for some truly yummy Chinese food! Enjoy!

Review №11

2022-07-17 01:14:46

Delicious and big portions.Loved itI took pictures of the menu for my future orders.

Review №12

2022-05-07 03:40:26

I ordered the Beef Broccoli from this restaurant to go. The woman behind the counter was extremely kind and the food was great. Looking forward to returning for the sit down experience with my wife and son.If you are looking for a great Chinese restaurant to make up for steady decline in quality of other Chinese restaurants (I am talking about the one big chain restaurant that we all know the name of) this is the place to come to.Thank you for becoming my new go to.Best wishes!

Review №13

2023-01-22 19:28:54

Unfortunately another place I have to keep away from that charges to much. The food is good and I really like the people who run it but when you want to order a dish that is already expensive at 18.00 but is so veggie heavy that even the person taking the order says if you get rid of the veggie it will be so small. I then ordered $5.00 more on the chicken not realizing that the dish already cost 18.00. Not acceptable in these times.

Review №14

2022-06-04 23:34:35

My husband and I went to this restaurant yesterday and I’m so grateful we found it cause it was the best Chinese food I’ve tried in this country so far. Flavors so balanced, good quality ingredients and amazing taste! The service was outstanding! Very kind and detailed person behind the counter. She even gave us some extra stuff cause we were new costumers. I strongly recommend this place, you’ll not regret it!

Review №15

2022-12-31 18:46:41

Best Chinese food in the area by far!!! Probably best in whole orange county, its a hidden gem highly recommend to check this place. If you dine in or take out it is excellent 👌👍

Review №16

2022-01-05 21:32:46

Somewhat newly opened. Food was good, service was great. We got straws for our waters without having to ask...Yay! We each ordered something different and shared. Crying Tiger, short ribs, yellow curry, and pineapple rice. Worth the trip :-)

Review №17

2021-04-17 03:25:52

Great food! I come here frequently with my wife. Never been a fan of anything other than italian and cheeseburgers, but I love the place, and the owner is an absolute sweetheart.Absolutely recommend if youre in the mood for food like this, skip panda, pay a little extra to walk away feeling well fed and not bad.

Review №18

2021-06-14 03:36:28

You will not find better chinese food anywhere! Helen, the owner is warm and welcoming. She makes you feel as if you are coming to her home for dinner. House special chicken and beef are among my favorites. We came over the Ortega as we live in Lake Elsinore now. It was a drive worth while!

Review №19

2021-11-10 20:55:01

I went to this cute little hole-in-the-wall restaurant with a friend of mine amd couldnt believe how good the food was. I have been to many chinese restaurants that are supposed to be better than the fastfood version, but always seem to be quite similar to the quality. But not this place!Food was great, fresh, hot, and looked extremely appetizing. The owner is this lovely chinese women that is extremely hospitable. I wish i didnt live 25min away from mission viejo, if not i would eat there evrytime i wanted some chinese food... 5/5!!!

Review №20

2019-11-16 04:43:39

Had dinner here for the first time. First off, sweetest little lady owns the place and makes you feel at home. No complaints there, but the food...I was completely underwhelmed. We ordered a variety of dishes for family stlye eating and none really stood out as good. Very run of the mill, uninspired cuisine. But fast service and decent prices help compensate for the so-so food.

Review №21

2020-08-25 23:30:08

Very disappointed in lack of flavor, but loved the customer service. I got the sweet and sour chicken, but it was bland and there wasnt any pineapple as was advertised. It was my birthday and I want authentic Chinese food (instead of the chain restaurant experience). But I was very disappointed. My son got the orange chicken and was squeezing juice from an orange to try and get some flavor. Do sad, ruined my birthday dinner. :( Too bad because the people who work there are very nice.

Review №22

2022-11-17 12:58:27

My favorite chinese restaurant, been going to it for more than 20 years. Very special place. Highly recommended. Try it, youll like it.

Review №23

2023-10-13 20:33:42

Food always comes hot and fresh made...

Review №24

2018-10-22 17:16:06

The house special chow mein is excellent, asked to add veggies and even better. The women who works the front is great and very helpful. I probably go here about once a month when I get that craving. Great family run business, all the reason to support local businesses. Keep up the great work!

Review №25

2023-02-14 06:45:49

The food was so good. Loved the egg drop soup too. Friendly staff.

Review №26

2019-07-06 01:47:13

Really amazing classic Chinese food. Super friendly owner and staff. The Mongolian beef is awesome, even the onions with it are tasty. Everything, even the sauces, are made there. Everyone in the family loves it.

Review №27

2017-09-28 18:44:02

I appreciate what this restaurant is, but it always falls short of my expectations. Ive given it around three chances. The service is exceptional however the food falls flat. Each time I have ordered Mongolian Beef, the meat seemed under-cooked and even indistinguishable as beef... it has a thin and slimey texture to it, unfortunately. All in all, three stars for service but zero for quality.

Review №28

2021-06-21 14:56:21

Favorite Chinese takeout in the area. Delicious food for a decent price and the staff is always super friendly. Also they usually throw in something extra for free with my order.

Review №29

2018-12-19 21:14:32

My parents favorite Chinese lunch spot. A good selection of lunch specials for a great value. The women who work there are very friendly. All the lunch items are very tasty and good portions.

Review №30

2017-05-27 03:17:11

I scanned the area for Chinese restaurants and saw that this had good reviews. We ordered garlic chicken, chow mein chicken and kung pao chicken. The food looked promising but to our disappointment it was very bland and flavourless. The pieces of celery was way to large for my liking.Next time Im craving Chinese food I rather go to Panda express and thats disturbing in my opinion.

Review №31

2019-01-27 01:15:10

Authentic as it gets.Their beef and brocolli is a classic and the orange chicken is perfectly breaded.Some of the best vegetarian egg rolls Ive had in my entire life!

Review №32

2018-11-10 21:15:27

This place is a hidden gem, the owner is the sweetest lady! The food is high quality and the sauce are amazing! I usually get the house beef and the meat is always tender and no grissle!

Review №33

2018-06-27 13:20:57

Helen the owner is a sweetheart, she makes you feel at home and the whole ataff provides excellent service. Great food and prices. Heard its been there for many years wish Id found it sooner!

Review №34

2021-03-06 03:21:08

They were so sweet and gave us egg rolls on the house! The food is very good. Definitely recommend if you are looking for chinese food in the area.

Review №35

2019-06-08 01:38:19

We love this place. We eat here at least once a month. Try the egg drop soup, hot and sour soup, house special beef, chicken with vegetables. These are a few of my favorite dishes.

Review №36

2017-05-08 04:33:31

First Time trying this place for take out. I called close to closing time and a very nice lady was happy to take my order.I am very impressed with the friendly service and the food was great! Very fresh.

Review №37

2016-12-02 16:47:15

Affectionately known to locals as Helens after the owner, this is our go to local Chinese Restaurant. Excellent service, great food at a reasonable price. The sizzling rice soup is a meal on its own.

Review №38

2018-05-18 19:33:45

Love this place. Helen, the owner is so sweet!! The food is always hot and fresh. Love it here. The house chicken, almond chicken and chicken chow mein are among our favorites.

Review №39

2018-02-01 20:41:33

Nice optics but the food is tasteless. For example, for hot and sour soup, they put vinegar, soy sauce and a few scallions in their egg drop soup. Some of the worst tasting Chinese Ive ever had...

Review №40

2022-10-15 20:56:04

Helen is the most kind woman!!! My husband has been coming here since the 1980s and Helen still remembered him. The food is exceptional and I recommend trying everything!

Review №41

2023-08-02 20:17:05

Lunch special house special beef cant be beat

Review №42

2020-12-17 03:29:18

Despite good customer service and a clean restaurant, the food was not very flavorful, fairly expensive, and not all present in my order. I hate to say it - but for half the price, even a chain like Panda Express is better.

Review №43

2019-12-28 06:57:19

It is a small place, not a lot of seating, and could use some updating but the food is very good and reasonably priced. The staff are extremely nice also.

Review №44

2020-07-18 18:28:37

Great food. Lady is super friendly. Favorites include egg rolls, garlic chicken, Kung Pao beef and vegetable fried rice

Review №45

2017-07-10 01:50:10

Been coming for YEARS. Wonderful food, service, owner, environment. Our favorite place to eat Chinese food. Mu-shu pork, house special chicken, cashew chicken are out favorites.

Review №46

2022-12-26 04:32:52

Open on Christmas night for takeout... so convenient. Tasty food.

Review №47

2019-11-11 03:42:51

Casual, easy family restaurant. Friendly staff, reasonable prices, quick service, dine-in or take-out. This is my go-to Chinese restaurant.

Review №48

2019-03-15 19:13:08

Delicious and authentic Chinese food. Been coming here for years and Helen is always super friendly and welcoming!

Review №49

2019-04-05 01:59:54

The best Chinese in Mission Viejo!

Review №50

2013-06-23 02:24:13

We have coming here for years. We usually get our food to go. I love their house special soup and cashew chicken.

Review №51

2019-12-24 04:44:44

Fantastic food, the Szechwan pork and Mongolian beef were great. Delicious tea. Wonderful service.

Review №52

2018-06-20 16:43:01

The food was excellent. The hostess was very warm and friendly.We will go back next visit to the area.

Review №53

2019-11-23 15:04:11

Great food, love to dine everytime very clean and Helen is the best!! I have been going for many years!

Review №54

2023-03-22 03:19:35

Mom and Pop sized place. Good food.

Review №55

2019-03-26 21:56:13

Food was very great. Service is good. A great place for lunch or dinner. Prices are reasonable.

Review №56

2019-09-28 15:59:41

Always a great meal here. Friendly staff and great service. Nice menu selections.

Review №57

2019-01-10 07:46:03

Nice local neighbor restaurant with great tasting Chinese food. Must try their hot sizzling rice soup.

Review №58

2021-05-10 02:12:14

Great overall but if you’re looking for some amazing food, this is not the place.

Review №59

2017-06-15 03:07:25

Its very hard to find a decent Chinese food joint here in Mission. Tried my take out here once and have been going back ever since.

Review №60

2019-08-31 04:00:33

Great menu and reasonable prices.Love the help Helen the owner is soSweet.

Review №61

2013-11-24 15:44:51

This place has the best mongolian beef i ever had....i would really recommend this place for the food, although the service wasnt the greatest

Review №62

2019-07-07 04:00:02

I always order the same thing here. The menu is large but I found my favorite the first time I visited.

Review №63

2016-03-26 01:52:24

Potato chicken, honey walnut shrimp, house chow mein all very tasty. Great service.

Review №64

2017-06-30 02:36:50

Good soup and egg rolls !

Review №65

2016-03-07 01:32:59

Weve been enjoying this food for over ten years. Now it has become the only place we go for Chinese.

Review №66

2021-10-21 21:47:59

I love this place and second I worked with this restaurant its awesome staffs.

Review №67

2019-04-30 21:34:48

Weve enjoyed their good food and service for many years and again today

Review №68

2023-08-30 04:52:16

Good customer service

Review №69

2020-03-15 20:42:43

My favorite place the service is amazing and food is incredible I really love this place

Review №70

2016-11-29 17:54:32

Food was good. Not much atmosphere. Server gave us the wrong check.

Review №71

2021-12-30 22:08:34

Amazing food and super nice owner :)

Review №72

2023-01-01 21:36:16

Excellent service and delicious food!

Review №73

2018-04-13 00:05:03

We have been going here for at least 10 yrs. Excellent food.

Review №74

2019-02-08 03:00:37

Known to the locals as Helens after the owner. Best Chinese in Mission Viejo by far.

Review №75

2016-12-26 02:24:37

Some of the best Chinese food you can get in OC. Make a trip and you wont be disappointed!

Review №76

2018-06-19 00:57:42

The food is good. Reasonably priced and the owner is fabulous

Review №77

2019-09-30 20:00:34

Best Mandarin Chinese around with the owner always there to greet you so nice hi Helen

Review №78

2022-10-21 20:48:10

Good food, traditional atmosphere.

Review №79

2018-12-17 17:33:06

Weve been going to the Shanghai Place for over 29 years and have not been disappointed yet.

Review №80

2022-04-19 20:02:51

Great food, friendly service, reasonable prices.

Review №81

2019-10-20 01:42:43

Great service and a wonderful place to sit down and relax with loved ones.

Review №82

2022-12-26 02:53:35

🔥

Review №83

2019-10-18 20:49:01

Good affordable classic American Chinese food.

Review №84

2019-12-07 03:27:50

Very good food, clean and friendly staff!!!!

Review №85

2020-08-02 04:59:09

Great service and very tasty food!

Review №86

2018-07-03 18:47:45

Lunch Specials Are The Best Buy Food Is Delicious

Review №87

2017-08-11 20:31:29

Chincken and shirmp fried rice is bomb!!! More if its spicy!!!

Review №88

2022-06-03 21:46:45

Friendly staff. Good food.

Review №89

2016-09-10 01:43:39

Dependable and always flavor able. Best in Mission Viejo.

Review №90

2018-07-20 21:15:25

Best shrimp chow mien!

Review №91

2018-04-09 01:47:49

Favorite sit down Chinese restaurant by far.

Review №92

2019-08-13 02:56:10

Quiet and delicious great restaurant

Review №93

2019-10-01 19:27:17

Excellent food, service!!

Review №94

2021-10-05 17:15:49

Good consistent quality

Review №95

2019-05-31 22:18:49

Good receiving and good food

Review №96

2020-09-11 19:23:39

Great value for food

Review №97

2019-05-05 04:02:53

Best food ever!!😍😍😍😍😍

Review №98

2018-05-18 19:18:11

Good food for the price

Review №99

2012-07-03 07:48:37

Food is always good

Review №100

2019-06-28 22:04:20

Review №101

2019-10-05 02:10:13

Excellent food and service !

Review №102

2018-07-14 04:37:03

Good stuff

Review №103

2017-01-13 21:39:31

Good Chinese food

Review №104

2022-08-01 20:52:26

A small place, but cozy and with good food.

Review №105

2018-05-31 23:05:49

When we want to have a romantic dinner we go to that place with my wife

Review №106

2019-09-01 13:32:34

Excellent food I recommend it excellent service thank you