New Shanghai Restaurant
(617) 338-6688
21 Hudson St
Boston,
MA
02111
42.3504
-71.0603
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Chinatown, Chinatown / Leather District, Central
What People Are Saying About New Shanghai Restaurant
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The Scene
White linen tablecloths and neat and attentive waitstaff signal the upscale breeding behind this fancier, more formal restaurant than most in Chinatown. It's a good place for a date or serious (but inexpensive) business entertaining.
The Food
Chef C.K. Sau is versed in both Shanghai and Cantonese styles, creating bold meat plates and subtle seafood. Rich dishes with hot garlic sauce (shredded pork and chicken) or spicy orange sauce make for hearty winter dining. Sau is adept at using locally available materials--sea bass for a truly delectable Hunan whole fish, though tradition dictates freshwater fish. Forget breaded appetizers (though beef teriyaki is fine, and boneless spare ribs are sublime) and opt for an entree per person, rice and a big plate of pea tendrils sauteed with garlic. Don't worry about the "hot" stars--even the spiciest dishes are gentle.
User Reviews
katiekins570
March 08, 2006
This place is very good. The food is not greasy, and it always tastes fresh. The appetizers are delicious.
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ulovekathy
January 07, 2006
I was all excited to look for a nice restaurant for the coming CHINESE NEW YEAR!! I have family coming from overseas this year so I wanted to try out the food in the restaurant before taking them. While I was ordering, I was told that the restaurant is changing style and couple of dishes that are on the menu might not be available. So I ordered what they said that was available. Eventually, one of the vegi dish came after I sat down for 30 minutes. then guess what I was half way through my dish and I was told they DON'T HAVE the rest of the order!! I only had vegi after I sat down in the restaurant for 45 minutes. They gave me the menu that they don't do anymore for me to order!! *** THIS IS THE MOST RIDICULOUS RESTAURANT I HAVE EVER BEEN TO ***
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njgemini12
April 14, 2005
My 11 co-workers and I went to New Shanghai with a reservation for noon. We placed our Dim Sum order and by 1:30 the only thing we were served was a plate of friend rice. We finally walked out and to make matters worse, they refused to comp our "meal." Do yourself a favor -- visit one of the other eateries in Chinatown! This place is HORRIBLE.
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Know Before You Go:
Gents, be forewarned that the restroom door opens directly (and less than privately) onto porcelain.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Cash, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Lunch Spot, Quiet, Group Dining, Food Delivery
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
