16336 111 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5M 4G3

Shanghai Grill! I went here recently, twice within a week. Once with Jenn and her mom, just to try it out, and then again when more relatives were visiting. Shanghai Grill is a Chinese restaurant located on the west end. It’s very popular amongst some crowd for their Xiao Long Bao. To date, my favourite place for Xiao Long Bao was Shanghai 456, so I was excited to try it somewhere else in Edmonton. I’ve had it at a few places in Vancouver and Richmond, so whenever I was craving it, I’d go to Shanghai 456, simply because it’s closer to me than Shanghai Grill.

They have a large parking lot, with lots of space. Their dining room is quite large too. I went on a couple of week nights and there was a lot of seating available. Not really knowing what to order, we opted to do the multi-course dinner for 4 on our first occasion.

To start, of course we had to have some of their Xiao Long Bao. The server/owner was very nice and explained to us about their Xiao Long Bao, how it’s made, how their skin is very thin compared to others in Edmonton, etc. They have two different kinds, the regular pork Xiao Long Bao, and a crab Xiao Long bao. We opted to get one of each. She warned us that the crab Xiao Long Bao required an acquired taste, as it is a bit fishy, and not everyone likes the flavour. Both came out plump, hot, and delicious. I really enjoyed both of the Xiao Long Bao! Better than at Shanghai 456.

Hot and Sour Soup

Puffed Rice cracker with Soup

Combination soup

Green Beans

Fish stir fry

To me, the other dishes in the multi course meals were not as striking. They were more traditional dishes, all mild in flavour. Green beans, a stir fry, and two soups. It tasted good, and homecooked, but I think we would have faired better if we ordered our own dishes. Overall, Jenn’s mom found the other dishes the same. Simple, and medium, but was overall impressed with the Xiao Long Bao and decided it warranted another visit with the rest of the family.

On our second visit, again, we ordered a few orders of both Xiao Long Baos. They came out pipping hot and just as delicious as the first time.

Wor Tip

Wor Tip

This time around, we decided to order our own dishes. First off, the Beef Pan-fried Dumplings (Wor Tip). These are juicy and savoury dumplings stuffed with beef and vegetables. The dumpling skin is quite thin, almost like a gyoza consistency. I definitely enjoyed the Wor Tip at Shanghai 456 more.

Crispy Shrimp

Crispy Shrimp

Salt and Pepper Fried Fish

Jelly Fish

Bean curd

Jelly Fish

Fried Rice

Stir Fried Noodles