Shanghai House Restaurant Menu

3641 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121, United States
$$$ Chinese restaurant
(190 Reviews)
Price Range $10–20

Welcome to Shanghai House Restaurant, a hidden gem nestled at 3641 Balboa St, San Francisco. Specializing in authentic Chinese cuisine, their menu caters to a variety of tastes, making it a must-visit for both connoisseurs and newcomers alike.

  • Fried Rice: Delight in options ranging from Veggie Fried Rice to Shrimp and Seafood versions, all affordably priced from $4.95 to $5.25.
  • Lunch Specials: Indulge in dishes like Kung Pao Chicken and Mongolian Beef, each packed with flavor and available for under $6.
  • Entrees: Their Twice Cooked Pork and Sweet and Sour Pork showcase rich, authentic flavors that transport you straight to Shanghai.

Customers rave about the Shanghai soup dumplings—a highlight of the menu. Despite mixed reviews on service, the genuine taste and hearty portions have built a loyal following. Whether you're a dumpling enthusiast or seeking comforting fried rice, Shanghai House Restaurant is a culinary journey worth taking.

Appetizers

  • Green Onion Pancakes
    US$3.95
  • Egg Roll

    chicken and veggies,

  • Potstickers

    pork and veggies,

  • Fried Tofu

    8 pieces

    US$3.95
  • Fried Shrimp

    8 deep fried prawns, served with sweet and sauce

    US$5.50
  • Steamed Pork Dumplings
  • Vegetarian Steamed Dumplings
    US$4.95
  • Vegetarian Goose

    crispy layers of bean curd stuffed with sauteed mushrooms

    US$4.25

Soups

  • Hot And Sour Soup

    veggie

  • Wonton Soup
  • Seafood Tofu Soup

    shrimp, scallops, and veggies

Chow Mein

  • Veggie Chow Mein
    US$4.95
  • Combo Chow Mein
    US$5.25
  • Shrimp Chow Mein
    US$5.25
  • Seafood Chow Mein
    US$5.25
  • Beef Chow Mein
    US$4.95
  • Chicken Chow Mein
    US$4.95
  • Poke Chow Mein
    US$4.95

Fried Rice

  • Veggie Fried Rice
    US$4.95
  • Combo Fried Rice
    US$5.25
  • Shrimp Fried Rice
    US$5.25
  • Seafood Fried Rice
    US$5.25
  • Beef Fried Rice
    US$4.95
  • Chicken Fried Rice
    US$4.95
  • Pork Fried Rice
    US$4.95

Lunch Specials

  • Kung Pao Chicken
    US$4.65
  • Dry Fried Chicken Wings
    US$4.95
  • Chicken And Prawns Broccoli
    US$5.25
  • General's Chicken
    US$4.95
  • Mongolian Beef
    US$5.25
  • Broccoli Beef
    US$5.25
  • Beef With Tofu
    US$5.25
  • Beef With Snow Peas
    US$5.25
  • Sweet And Sour Pork
    US$4.95
  • Twice Cooked Pork
    US$4.65
  • Tofu With Mixed Vegetables
    US$4.65
  • Dry Sauteed String Beans
    US$4.25
  • Dry Sauteed String Beans With Chicken
    US$5.05
  • Dry Sauteed String Beans With Beef
    US$5.05
  • Dry Sauteed String Beans Prawns
    US$5.25
  • Kung Pao Prawns
    US$5.25
  • Prawns With Black Bean Sauce
    US$5.25
  • Hot Braised Bean Curd
    US$3.95
  • Fish Filet With Vegetables
    US$5.25
  • House Special Eggplant

    shrimp, chicken, and fresh basil

    US$5.25

Entrees

  • Twice Pork

    sliced pork tenderloin stir fried with bell peppers, cabbage, black mushrooms, bamboo shoots and bean curd in a spicy garlic sauce

    US$6.95
  • Sweet And Sour Pork

    tender chunks of lean pork battered and deep fried, tossed with bell peppers, onions, carrots, and pineapple in our tangy sweet and sour sauce

    US$6.95
  • Mu-shu Pork

    a sauteed combination of shredded cabbage, willow tree fungus, bamboo shoots, green onion and egg

    US$6.95
  • Salty Pepper Spareribs

    deep fried pork chops stirred with chili and scallion

    US$6.95
  • Kung Pao Chicken

    diced chicken, stir fired with zucchini, celery, water chestnuts, peanuts, and bell peppers in our spicy kung pao sauce

    US$6.50
  • Sesame Chicken

    crispy chicken breast strips with our special sesame sauce

    US$7.50
  • Lemon Chicken

    battered and fried chicken diced with our tangy sweet lemon sauce

    US$6.95
  • Garlic Chicken

    diced chicken stir fried with zucchini mushroom, carrots in garlic sauce

    US$6.50
  • Tea Smoked Duck

    served with steamed white dumplings and sweet sauce

    US$9.95
  • Dry Chicken Wings

    chicken wings deep fried in batter with garlic, ginger and roast red peppers

    US$6.95
  • Mongolian Beef

    sliced tender beef sauteed with grilled onion, garlic, dried chili, soy, and scallion

    US$6.95
  • Broccoli Beef

    sliced tender beef stir fried with broccoli in garlic sauce

    US$6.95
  • Hunan Beef

    sliced tender beef stir fried with mushrooms, carrots, snow peas, water chestnuts, in our house special sauce

    US$6.95
  • House Special Prawns

    stir fried with tomatoes, snow peas, spicy garlic, onions, and hoiseen sauce

    US$9.50
  • Prawns With Black Bean Sauce

    stir fried with zucchini, carrots, onions, and garlic

    US$8.95
  • Kung Pao Prawns

    stir fried with zucchini, celery, water chestnuts, peanuts and bell peppers

    US$8.95
  • Walnut Prawns

    semi-crispy prawns, with honey roasted walnuts

    US$9.50
  • Prawns And Mixed Vegetabels

    stir fried with mushrooms, snow peas, brococli, onions, carrots, and cabbage

    US$8.95
  • House Special Eggplant

    shrimp, chicken and fresh basil

    US$8.95
  • Buddha's Delight

    broccoli, spinach, snow pea, green bean, asparagus, tofu and carrot

    US$6.50
  • Hot Braised Bean Curd

    diced tofu in a spicy sauce with mushroom

    US$5.50
  • Dry Sauteed String Beans

    fresh green beans flash fried and tossed in a garlicky sauce with chinese pickle

    US$6.50
  • Dry Fried Flounder Filet

    flounder pieces fried in batter, tossed in garlic, ginger, and toasted peppers

    US$8.95

Desserts

  • Crepes Filled With Red Bean Paste
    US$3.95
  • Honey Glazed Banana With Sesame
    US$3.50