Shanghai Bistro
If you're craving authentic, flavorful Chinese cuisine in Newark, CA, look no further than Shanghai Bistro. Located at 39169 Cedar Blvd, this cozy spot offers a casual dining experience with a vibrant atmosphere perfect for families, friends, and even your furry companions. With outdoor seating and moderate noise levels, it’s an ideal place for groups to gather, enjoy hearty meals, and unwind.
Shanghai Bistro’s menu is packed with popular dishes that will satisfy any appetite. Whether you're a fan of savory noodle soups or looking to spice things up with a bold, classic dish, this restaurant has something for everyone. You can’t go wrong with their Sheng Jian Bao, a perfect blend of crispy and juicy, or their Classical Spicy Beef Noodles, which bring a delightful kick of heat to your taste buds. If you're in the mood for something crispy, try the Pan Fried Buns or Fried Pork Buns—each bite promises to be packed with flavor.
The restaurant’s relaxed vibe makes it a great choice for a laid-back meal, but with enough energy to keep things fun and lively. With a family-friendly environment and the ability to bring your dog, Shanghai Bistro is a welcoming spot for all. Whether you're out with the kids or hanging out with friends, you'll feel right at home.
For those who enjoy a bit of outdoor dining, Shanghai Bistro offers outdoor seating where you can enjoy your meal al fresco. And, with dishes that are both comforting and satisfying, you’re bound to find a new favorite to crave.
So, if you're in the area and looking for a dining experience that’s casual, flavorful, and perfect for any group, Shanghai Bistro should be your next stop. Whether you're here for the noodles or the buns, you won’t leave hungry!
Reviews
We tried the duck blood noodle . It has spongy tofu , very thin slices of bamboo shoot , heart tasty duck gizzards, many duck blood with glass noodle in a very hot soup . Side order is two big pieces of stewed pork belly . It is good deal for $5 . I love the soup here is always super hot ! Good customer service . Ambient is relax and casual . I like the combination options on the menu . You can choose different type of noodles with flavor , then add a side dish for $5-$7 . All the food taste great !
The futuristic - style decoration, integrating metal and technological elements, is extremely cool. The environment is unique and novel, making people's eyes shine. The service staff are enthusiastic and professional, adding a lot of fun to the dining process.
Authentic food. We tried XLB, wood ear mushrooms, cold tofu skin dish, and a small shrimp dish. My favorite was the wood ear mushrooms with garlic. So flavorful just made me want some rice with it. Mrs. Loved the cold tofu skin dish very satisfying squishy texture, little sweet and little sour, perfect side dish. And of course XLB hit, with amazingly attentive service and nice & clean decor we are coming back for sure. Next time for the pan fried XLBs, (some kind of redbean cold drink. Refreshing AND decliously sweet but not too sweet. Gotta get that everytime!)
This place is also known as Hu Din Ji Shanghai Bistro - apparently there was a rebrand? No frills, local type of place. Went here on a thursday night, popped in and there weren't too many people, the kind of place where it's mostly Chinese folks getting legit chinese food. The waiter was super friendly, and helped recommend a noodle dish to us (my friend doesn't eat beef). His recommendation of the spicy chicken noodles was 10/10!! We got the dry version, and it was my favorite thing of the night. I would come back just to eat that. Apparently the menu has changed and I didn't take a photo, wish I had to get the exact name. It had a lovely mala spice, light vinegary taste and was jsut so good. We also got pot stickers, which had a great flavor but were a little doughy for me. 4.5/5 We came for the SJB, which I didn't love. Would not reorder, the flavor was off for me, but it was definitely crispy. 3/5
First visit since the rebrand and happy to say I enjoyed my experience much more. The service was great, cleanliness of the restaurant has improved greatly. The food was tasty and portions were decent.