What should I order at Shanghai Restaurant?
Shanghai Restaurant
Broccoli with Chinese mushrooms
Mentioned multiple times for being perfectly cooked, healthy, and flavorful without too much salt or oil. It is a favorite vegetable dish highly recommended by several reviewers.
Spicy Singaporean fried rice
Highly praised for its strong flavor and good spicy punch. It stood out as the star dish for at least one reviewer and was recommended for its authentic taste.
Shredded pork with spicy chili sauce
Recommended by the chefs as a specialty dish and loved by customers for its flavor and authenticity.
Yunnan style noodle soup with chicken broth, pork & vegetables
Rated 5 stars by reviewers for its delicious taste and authentic ingredients, though one suggested bone broth could improve it.
Rice noodle soup with lamb
Noted for tender lamb meat chunks and spicy soup, enhanced by aromatic homemade chili sauce.
Spicy sautéed eggplant
Described as a heavy flavor dish that complements the meal well and is enjoyed for its authentic spicy taste.
Sweet and sour fried chicken
Praised for real chicken use, good sauce balance, and golden crispiness without greasiness.
Sautéed beef with broccoli
A classic Chinese dish recommended for its typical sauté style and flavorful combination.
Kung Pao Chicken
Included in the large special dishes order and noted for its delicious taste and authenticity.
Half duck with Peking sauce
Part of a special platter praised for quality and flavor, recommended for those wanting traditional Chinese dishes.
About Shanghai Restaurant
Shanghai Restaurant is an Asian restaurant in Akureyri, Iceland, serving Chinese dishes with dine-in and takeout. Reviewers consistently praise the authentic Chinese flavors, large portions, and friendly service, especially for travelers craving rice, noodles, and comfort food. The restaurant is described as casual, with a clean interior and traditional Chinese decor, and it accepts reservations. It is popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining, and reviewers also note reasonable prices and good value.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked questions
What is Shanghai Restaurant known for?
It is best known for Chinese comfort food, especially lamb rice noodles and the buffet, which are mentioned most often in reviews. Guests also repeatedly call out the authentic flavors and generous portions, with many saying it is a satisfying stop for Chinese food in Akureyri.
What dishes are most recommended at Shanghai Restaurant?
Reviewers most often recommend the lamb rice noodles, mapo tofu, fish-flavored eggplant, sweet and sour chicken, and the small pot rice noodles. Other frequently praised dishes include spicy Singaporean fried rice, shredded pork with spicy chili sauce, and broccoli with Chinese mushrooms.
What is the atmosphere like at Shanghai Restaurant?
The atmosphere is casual but many reviews describe the dining room as clean, comfortable, and decorated with traditional Chinese vases, paintings, dragon columns, and ceilings. It seems to work well for groups and tourists, while also fitting solo diners looking for a warm, relaxed meal.
Is Shanghai Restaurant good value, and what is the price range?
Reviewers often describe the prices as reasonable or standard for Iceland, and several mention that the portions are big enough for leftovers or takeout. The value stands out even more because people say the food is hearty and does not feel overpriced compared with other Akureyri restaurants.
When should you visit Shanghai Restaurant?
One useful detail from reviews is that the buffet is served on Fridays and Saturdays, while some guests waited until Sunday to order à la carte dishes. If you want the buffet specifically, plan for the weekend, and if you want a quieter meal, the regular menu is an option outside those days.
Is parking available at Shanghai Restaurant?
Yes. Paid parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is Shanghai Restaurant kid-friendly?
Yes, Shanghai Restaurant is good for kids.
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