Shanghai Bistro in Lexington, KY

4.1(317)Lexington, KY
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Solid choice

Rated 4.1 stars based on 317 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Quick meals
  • Casual dining

Not ideal for

  • Romantic dinners

At a glance

Lexington, KY • 4.1★
Shanghai Bistro in Lexington, Kentucky serves an unforgettable Chinese buffet experience. This highly-rated restaurant boasts a 4.1-star rating from 317 customers, who rave about its exceptional food. Whether you're in the mood for lunch or dinner, Shanghai Bistro's all-you-can-eat buffet has something for everyone, including vegetarian food options. With a vast selection of dishes, you'll want to try a little of everything, like the Szechuan chicken, which features a nice surprise - baby corn! Reviewers praise the outstanding food, fast service, and nice ambiance, complete with soft music in the background. Whether you dine in or take out, Shanghai Bistro is the perfect destination for a delicious Chinese meal in Lexington, Kentucky.

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This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
2200 War Admiral Way UNIT 170, Lexington, KY 40509, USA, Hamburg Place, Lexington, Kentucky
Phone
(859) 543-0888
Today
Closed
Rating
4.1 (317 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

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

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Before you go

🅿️Parking available

Convenient parking for customers

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

Signature Dishes

10 popular dishes mentioned by diners

Top picks

**Fast Service**×2Its Exceptional **Food**×2Offers Better FoodThai HouseWhich Is Located Nearby

Also mentioned

**Nice Ambiance****Vegetarian Food** OptionsAmbiance LikeComplete With Soft Music In The BackgroundPortion Sizes

Extracted from diner reviews and FAQ answers.

Traditional Touches 🥢

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

Detected from menu, FAQ answers, and restaurant name.

Trusted Rating

⚖️ 4.1 weighted · 317 reviews
4.1weighted · raw 4.1 from 317 reviews
Needs More Reviews
Review volume vs. city median317 / 348 median
01,740 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
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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 (4.12) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 1740+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Closed

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Good For KidsTV AvailableVegan optionsAccepts credit cardsAccepts Apple PayAccepts cryptocurrency

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
CasualGood for groupsGood for kidsNoise: Noise level

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservationsOutdoor SeatingCatering

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Parking

Parking availability
Parking

Parking is available for customers.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
Business Accepts Credit Cards

Popular Dishes

13 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Pork Egg Roll$6.6017 mentions
  • Lo Mein Noodle Combo Special$16.2013 mentions
  • Crab Rangoon$9.607 mentions
  • Pad Thai$19.207 mentions
  • Kung Pao Chicken Combo Special$16.205 mentions
  • Vegetable Spring Roll$6.604 mentions
  • Sesame Chicken$18.504 mentions
  • Bourbon Chicken$19.204 mentions
  • Sweet Sour Chicken$18.503 mentions
  • Garlic Sauce with Chicken Combo Special$16.202 mentions
  • Honey Mustard Chicken$18.002 mentions
  • Orange Peel Chicken$19.202 mentions
  • Thai Style Cashew Chicken$20.402 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

76 items with prices
  • 1. Edamame$7.20

    Steamed green soybean. Gluten free.

  • 2. Pork Egg Roll$6.60

    2 pieces.

  • 3. Vegetable Spring Roll$6.60

    2 pieces.

  • 4. Crab Rangoon$9.60

    6 pieces.

  • 5. Chicken Sticks$9.60

    4 pieces.

  • 5. Beef Sticks$9.60

    4 pieces.

  • 7. Butter Fried Calamari$8.40

    Served with mango salsa and sweet thai chili sauce.

  • 8. Lettuce Wrap$12.00

    Chicken or shrimp.

  • 10. Ding Dong Shrimp$12.00

    Hot and spicy. Gluten free.

  • Asian Mixed Green Salad$9.60

    Beets, cherry tomato and mandarin segment with apple ginger dressing.

  • E1. Family Style Bean Curd with Vegetable$16.80

    Served with white rice.

  • E2. String Bean in Szechuan Sauce$19.20

    Add beef for an additional charge. Hot and spicy.

  • E3. Eggplant in Garlic Sauce$19.20

    Add chicken for an additional charge. Hot and spicy.

  • E4. Sweet Sour Chicken$18.50

    Served with white rice.

  • E5. Moo Goo Gai Pan$18.50

    Gluten-free.

  • E6. Honey Mustard Chicken$18.00

    Served with white rice.

  • E7. Bourbon Chicken$19.20

    Served with white rice.

  • E8. Hot and Spicy Shredded Beef$19.20

    Hot and spicy.

  • E9. Mongolian Pork$16.80

    Served with white rice.

  • E9. Mongolian Beef$19.20

    Served with white rice.

  • 3. Chow Mei Fun$18.00

    Rice noodle. Gluten free.

  • 4. Pad Thai$19.20

    Sauteed asian noodle with vegetable and crushed ground peanuts.

  • 5. Singapore Rice Noodle$18.00

    Gluten free. Hot and spicy.

  • 2. Garlic Sauce Chinese Dish$18.00

    Hot and spicy.

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

317 reviews

Customer highlights

  • Customers have left 317 reviews, with an average rating of 4.1 stars.
  • Positive review text points to takeout, buffet selection, and service.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

Is Shanghai Bistro a good value for the price?

No, many customers feel that Shanghai Bistro is overpriced for the quality and quantity of food.

What is the tableware like at Shanghai Bistro?

Shanghai Bistro uses paper plates and plastic utensils, which some customers find to be a drawback.

How is the staff at Shanghai Bistro?

Some staff members are nice, but others can be rude and have anger issues.

Can I expect a friendly service at Shanghai Bistro?

Some staff members can be friendly, but others can be rude and indifferent.

Are there vegetarian options available at Shanghai Bistro?

Yes, Shanghai Bistro offers vegetarian options, including the Vegetarian Delight Combo.

What is the quality of the food at Shanghai Bistro?

The food can be hit or miss, with some dishes being bland and overpriced, while others are great.

Will I have a good experience at Shanghai Bistro?

It depends on the staff and the food, as some customers have had positive experiences while others have had negative ones.

Are the portion sizes at Shanghai Bistro generous?

No, the portion sizes are often small for the price.

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What is the ambiance like at Shanghai Bistro?

The ambiance is nice, with soft music in the background, but can be disrupted by loud noises.

Can I get a recommendation for a similar restaurant in the area?

Yes, some customers recommend Thai House, which is located nearby and offers better food and service.

Can I order takeout from Shanghai Bistro?

Yes, Shanghai Bistro offers takeout, and some customers have had positive experiences with it.

How is the food freshness at Shanghai Bistro?

The food is made from fresh ingredients, but the quality can vary.

🏘️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.

Food & Dining
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Miscellaneous Services
4
Government & Public Services
4
Utilities & Infrastructure
4
Healthcare & Medical
3
Recreation & Entertainment
2

27 nearby places across 8 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

27 places nearby (finance, food, government, healthcare, services)

Money services

Coinstar

Payment Terminal

~0.3 mi
Website

Banking

Woodforest National Bank

Bank

~0.3 mi

Restaurants

Smashing Tomato

Restaurant

2200 War Admiral Way

~60 ft
Raising Cane's

Fast Food

2201 War Admiral Way

~610 ft10:00-23:00
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MOD Pizza

Fast Food

2217 Winchester Road

~760 ftMo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
+1 859-263-0110Website
A&W

Fast Food

2251 War Admiral Way

~800 ft
+1-859-543-1625Website
Auntie Anne's

Fast Food

~0.3 mi
Subway

Fast Food

2350 Grey Lag Way Road

~0.3 mi09:00-22:00
+1 859-543-1099Website
Arby's

Fast Food

2270 Elkhorn Road

~0.3 mi10:00-23:00
+1 859-299-1781Website

Waste management

Waste bin

Waste Basket

~1020 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.3 mi
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.3 mi
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.3 mi

Hospitals & clinics

Baptist Health Systems, Inc. KY

Clinic

~0.3 mi
Baptist Health Medical Group Primary Care Hamburg

Hospital

2530 Sir Barton Way

~0.4 mi
+1-859-639-0030

Pharmacy & medical supplies

Walmart Pharmacy

Pharmacy

~0.3 mi
Website

Other services

Hobby Lobby

Craft

2200 War Admiral Way

~380 ft
FedEx Office

Copyshop

~0.2 mi
Loading Dock

Loading Dock

~0.3 mi
Loading Dock

Loading Dock

~0.3 mi

Hair services

SmartStyle

Hairdresser

~0.3 mi

Parks & amenities

Bench

Bench

~1030 ft
Bench

Bench

~0.3 mi

Fuel & charging stations

Shell

Fuel

~0.2 mi
Gas station

Fuel

~0.3 mi

Other utilities

Redbox

Vending Machine

~0.3 mi
Quick Tag

Vending Machine

~0.3 mi