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“Decent Chinese”
Review of Shanghai Cafe

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Shanghai Cafe
Ranked #154 of 388 Restaurants in Woodbridge
Cuisines: Chinese
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Reviewed September 1, 2016

This is a typical American style Chinese place that we frequent regularly. It's hidden away in a sort of business park filled mostly with medical and real estate businesses. It's one of the few sit down Chinese spots in the area (most are takeaway only). The decor is nice but a bit faded. The service is very good. The food is good - tasty but not spectacular. It's a good value for the money too. It's usually fairly empty since most folks seem to be taking out rather than eating in, but it makes for a nice quiet dinner. All in all, a good experience.

Date of visit: July 2016
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1  Thank Carolee13
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Reviewed August 31, 2016

Is it the best Chinese ever, no. Is it our favorite Chinese delivery service. Hands down yes. Excellent shrimp dishes. Chow Fun YUM. Great Meat Fried Dumplings. Basically, this has been our go-to Chinese joint for the past 10 years. We order from Shanghai at least 2 - 3 a month.

Date of visit: August 2016
Thank iainswife
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Reviewed March 22, 2016

There's nothing like good Chinese, delivered to your door, hot and ready to eat. Sadly, this place offers 2 of 3 - lacking in the flavor department a bit. I've had Beef and Broccoli, Crispy Beef (one of my favorites), and about 3-5 other dishes since living in this area. While they fill the "I need Chinese food now" void, it is only because they deliver to my address and not because I can't live without this restaurant. I'm not sure how to describe it, but the food is just "okay." Don't get me wrong, it isn't bad, it is just not great. I've had some great Chinese food in this area and this isn't it.

The delivery service, however, is worth noting. It is fast and reliable. I've never received cold food or the wrong order. If you live in the delivery zone and absolutely need Chinese food now...well, then go for it. If you can travel or are lucky enough to live somewhere else, then good on you.

Date of visit: March 2016
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Thank theapp
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Reviewed February 29, 2016

Ordered a $60 order with my BFF and hubby while watching Caps game today. It was prompt, hot and quite enjoyable.

The no MSG was what caught our eye. Cantonese Duck, Moo Shu Shrimp (frozen tiny shrimp), Hot & Sour soup, Meat Dumplings, General Tso' Chicken and Szechuan Shrimp (HUGE). Great food, great game, great day!

Date of visit: February 2016
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Thank atasteofcreole
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Reviewed August 13, 2015 via mobile

This is typical Chinese restaurant in a strip mall found all over the DC area. It has American style Chinese that caters to what Americans think is real Chinese food is. The papered shrimp was good but the rest the food was swimming in sauce that was too sweet. All the food seemed to taste the same.
Would only return if no other place was available.

Date of visit: August 2015
Thank robert4704
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