Shanghai in Houston, TX

4.1(214)Houston, TX
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Solid choice

Rated 4.1 stars based on 214 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Houston, TX • 4.1★
Shanghai Chinese Restaurant is a fantastic destination for those seeking a delicious Chinese buffet experience in Houston, Texas. With a 4.1-star rating and over 214 reviews, this Westside eatery has earned a reputation for serving high-quality dishes in a casual atmosphere. Whether you're in the mood for egg foo young, shrimp egg foo young, or sesame chicken, Shanghai's menu has something to satisfy your cravings. Plus, with amenities like wheelchair accessibility and takeout options, this restaurant is a great choice for diners of all kinds. Reviewers rave about the freshness of the food and the friendly service, making it a great spot to enjoy an all-you-can-eat experience.

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This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages.
Address
11935 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77079, USA, Westside, Houston, Texas
Phone
(281) 558-8880
Today
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Rating
4.1 (214 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

✨Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

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Before you go

♿Wheelchair accessible

Accessible entrance and facilities

🍺Alcohol served

Beer, wine, and cocktails available

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Signature Dishes

9 popular dishes mentioned by diners

Top picks

Freshness Of The Food×2Friendly Service

Also mentioned

Food QualityFood SpicyRestaurant CleanService FriendlyTakeout OptionsThis Restaurant Is A Great Choice For Diners Of All KindsWheelchair Accessibility

Extracted from diner reviews and FAQ answers.

Not the Fastest

Score 27/100 · 2 positive signals
Quick bite score27/100
Speed signals
0/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
7/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Budget-friendly pricing
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Traditional Touches 🥢

Shanghainese regional cuisine · score 25/100
Authenticity score25/100
Shanghainese

Detected from menu, FAQ answers, and restaurant name.

Trusted Rating

🆕 4.1 weighted · 214 reviews
4.1weighted · raw 4.1 from 214 reviews
Newly Discovered (Low Confidence)
Review volume vs. city median214 / 582 median
02,910 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
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Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.1) with the city average (4.13) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 2910+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

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Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
RestroomMany vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleAccessible parking near entranceADA-compliant main entranceADA-compliant restroom

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
CasualCozyQuietGood for groupsGood for kids

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices
LunchDinnerDessertSeatingTable serviceLunch

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservationsOutdoor SeatingCatering

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
Credit CardsDebit CardsN F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
Fast service

Food & Drink

Menu offerings
AlcoholBeerComfort foodHealthy optionsQuick biteSmall plates

Planning

Reservations and groups
Accepts reservations

Popular Dishes

12 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Snow Pea Leaves with Garlic$19.9511 mentions
  • Cantonese Sweet and Sour Chicken$19.958 mentions
  • Beef with Bitter Melon$19.957 mentions
  • Toss Fried Beef with Flat Rice Noodle$14.956 mentions
  • Beef Cubes$22.956 mentions
  • House Special Pan Fried Noodles$22.956 mentions
  • Stir-fried Chicken with Ginger and Scallion$16.955 mentions
  • Salted Toasted Spareribs$19.953 mentions
  • Fish Maw with Crab Meat Soup$20.953 mentions
  • House Special Tofu Pot$21.952 mentions
  • Chefs Special Tofu$19.952 mentions
  • Steamed Tofu with Shrimp Paste$10.952 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

93 items with prices
  • Egg Roll ( 2 )$6.75
  • Fried Stuffed Shrimp Ball$7.95
  • Vegetarian Eggroll (4)$5.75
  • Fish Maw with Crab Meat Soup$20.95

    Dried swim bladder soup.

  • Seafood Tu Fu Soup$17.95

    Soup made from bean curd.

  • West Lake Beef Soup$17.95

    Egg white drop soup with beef.

  • Hot and Sour Soup$17.95

    Spicy.

  • Pork with Spinach Tofu Soup$17.95

    Soup made from bean curd.

  • Pork and Salted Egg with Mustard Green Tofu Soup$17.95

    Soup made from bean curd.

  • A&W Root Beer$3.00
  • Chrysanthemum Cold Drink$3.75

    It is a sweet sun flower tea.

  • Coca-Cola$3.00

    Coca-Cola soda.

  • Sunkist$3.00
  • Sprite$3.00

    Lemon Lime soda.

  • Soy Bean Drink$3.75
  • Grass Jelly$3.75

    It has a sweet taste with little tiny squared sweet black jelly in the bottom.

  • Snapple$3.75

    Lemon.

  • Pepsi$3.00

    The bold, refreshing, robust cola, click to add to your meal.

  • Diet Coke$3.00

    Diet cola.

  • Dr Pepper$3.00

    A signature blend of 23 flavors makes every sip of Dr. Pepper truly unique.

  • Seafood Tofu Pot$21.95
  • House Special Tofu Pot$21.95
  • Curry Beef Brisket Pot$21.95

    Spicy.

  • Beef Brisket Pot$21.95

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

214 reviews

Customer highlights

  • Customers have left 214 reviews, with an average rating of 4.1 stars.
  • Review tags mention price, general tso chicken, delivery, and egg rolls.
  • Positive review text points to value, crab, shrimp, and service.
  • Recent positive review text gives this page enough customer detail to compare it with nearby buffet options.

Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

Is the food quality good?

The quality of food is great and servings very generous.

What kind of dishes do you recommend?

We had the cream cheese ragoons, shrimp egg foo young, and the sesame chicken lunch portion.

How's the price?

Great prices! Like pre COVID prices compared to anyone else.

How's the service?

The lady at the front counter was very friendly and we shared a good laugh together!

Is the restaurant clean?

This is probably THE CLEANEST restaurant I have been in.

How long do you have to wait for food?

Ordered chicken fried rice to go and was ready in 15 min for pick up.

Is the food spicy?

if you LOVE spice I’d recommend getting the most hot for general Tso since the medium hot is just a bit sweet and spicy, you feel the spiciness right after.

Can I order takeout?

I called my order in and by the time I got there it was hot and ready.

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Is the service friendly?

The lady at the front was so nice and had a great personality.

Is the food authentic?

If it's not Shanghainese cuisine, don't go!

What is the rating of Shanghai?

Shanghai has a 4.1-star rating based on 214 customer reviews.

Where is Shanghai located?

Shanghai is located at 11935 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77079, USA, Westside, Houston, Texas.

Does Shanghai offer delivery or takeout?

Shanghai offers delivery, takeout, dine-in.

Is Shanghai good?

Shanghai is well-rated with 4.1 stars from 214 reviews.

🏘️Suburban Center

A well-connected suburban area with a solid mix of dining, shopping, and services.

A well-connected suburban area with a solid mix of dining, shopping, and services.

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Hibachi Grill & Buffet

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Woody's Hideaway

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11633 Katy Freeway

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Gaming & arcades

Zero Latency VR

Amusement Arcade

12143 Katy Freeway

~0.3 miWe,Th 10:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 10:00-20:00
+1-832-617-7430Website

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Clothing & fashion

Cavender's Boot City

Clothes

12141 Katy Freeway

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Sports facilities

Full Armor Gun Range

Sports Centre

11911 Katy Freeway

~100 ft
+1-832-486-9086Website

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