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We’re a family-owned Chinese restaurant serving authentic, handmade dim sum alongside a full menu of classic Chinese dishes. From fresh dumplings to sizzling stir-fries, everything is made in-house using traditional recipes and bold flavors passed down through generations.
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Address: 1148 Kildaire Farm Rd, Cary, NC 27511
Phone: (919) 380-2900
Website: https://shanghaialleync.com/
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Reviews
Cami L
We’ve been sitting here for 29 minutes. We at least got water and grabbed some egg rolls and a plate of greens from the dim sum cart but it only came by once and we have yet to get even plates. I am eating off a napkin. The vegetable was good but not the egg roll. Can’t say much more than that because the service is so terrible. Never got a menu-had to get one myself. Never offered tea or anything else to drink. Tried ordering duck off the menu three times and were told each time to wait. So we gave up. EDIT: spouse went up and got some plates himself after 45 minutes. Never could order any entrees off the menu but eventually we got enough to eat off the dim sum carts. The ladies pushing those were nice, at least.
… moreDayna Ransom
For the price of the food and the service that you get , I think it actually balances out very well now , whenever I go to an asian restaurant , I always base their food off of a house lomen. Don’t ask why it’s simply what I do. And to Be honest , I was rather impressed with this location.
I gave the service for stars simply because of the culture. No, they are not gonna wait on you hand in foot.Because in their culture , that’s not what they do. But they did before, I could even sit down, ask me what I wanted to drink.They were right there as soon as I walked through the door and asked me if I was carry out or sit in. And I was seated right away. There was a lot of other people there and they were all very happy with their food as well.Having wonderful conversations. They brought my appetizer out rather quickly. And my entree was with the same amount of quickness. I saw them glance over at me.Plenty of times every single time anyone walked by to see if I needed anything. But they didn’t interrupt me while I was eating or while I was on the phone which I greatly appreciated , but I knew if I needed anybody they were right there. The prices were very reasonable.I just took myself out to dinner.So this was definitely a good night , and I didn’t overspend. The portions were definitely the right portions for me. They didn’t skimp on the food but they didn’t overload the plate.Either. Perfect!
All in all, I would definitely say, try it.I even added a few pictures.
Enjoy.
… moreI gave the service for stars simply because of the culture. No, they are not gonna wait on you hand in foot.Because in their culture , that’s not what they do. But they did before, I could even sit down, ask me what I wanted to drink.They were right there as soon as I walked through the door and asked me if I was carry out or sit in. And I was seated right away. There was a lot of other people there and they were all very happy with their food as well.Having wonderful conversations. They brought my appetizer out rather quickly. And my entree was with the same amount of quickness. I saw them glance over at me.Plenty of times every single time anyone walked by to see if I needed anything. But they didn’t interrupt me while I was eating or while I was on the phone which I greatly appreciated , but I knew if I needed anybody they were right there. The prices were very reasonable.I just took myself out to dinner.So this was definitely a good night , and I didn’t overspend. The portions were definitely the right portions for me. They didn’t skimp on the food but they didn’t overload the plate.Either. Perfect!
All in all, I would definitely say, try it.I even added a few pictures.
Enjoy.
Maziel Arauz
Dim sum on Sunday 1pm was so bad for serving service experience, at least the very LIMITED little variety of dumplings tasted good. Available also chicken feet, tripe, pork ribs. Carts come every 15-20 mins if you insist to someone to please bring a cart. I don’t recommend this place. Pics shown are all the options available for this dim sum.
… moreBrett
Paying premium prices (I’m talking $25+) for borderline cafeteria food… You can tell because it came out in 5-10 minutes. The portions were actually quite large but otherwise it was severely lacking in flavor. At some point a random waitress came up to us and asked if we want some egg tarts, we of course said yes, but then later on we found out that they were actually planning to charge us for that (!) zero respect…
… moreShauna Stafford
I have loved everything this food until a month ago. The black bean pork ribs are my favorite, hands done. Now they have changed the recipe and there are huge chunks of some type of mushy substance in them. These things completely ruin the dish! I’m so sad and disappointed. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE back the original recipe.
… moreBruce Andrew
Fantastic food. Best in America by a country mile. Staff excellent. I am amazed to find this gem in NC. They even amended the food as one of our group is allergic to gluten and soy. Marvellous.
… moreRich & Sue Hock
We tried eating here once more, like usual, asking to order from the menu even though dim sum was being offered. They seated us then ignored us. We left without eating and went to a buffet nearby.
Prior review: We’ve eaten here many times. Food is good. Waiters rarely visit your table after delivering your food, so you have to flag someone down for service or to pay the bill. We usually choose from the menu, have not tried the weekend dim sum yet.
… morePrior review: We’ve eaten here many times. Food is good. Waiters rarely visit your table after delivering your food, so you have to flag someone down for service or to pay the bill. We usually choose from the menu, have not tried the weekend dim sum yet.
Zachary Sterman
Absolutely love this restaurant. We came for the weekend dim sum and it was spectacular—so good we couldn’t stop thinking about it. We went back during the week to try their authentic Chinese dishes and it was another home run. We’re big fans of NYC-level dim sum and authentic Chinese food, and this place truly delivers.
When my birthday rolled around, we brought the whole family here. The food was fantastic, and they even surprised us with birthday sweet buns—such a thoughtful touch. The staff was incredibly kind and welcoming.
Highly recommend giving this place a try. You won’t regret it.
… moreWhen my birthday rolled around, we brought the whole family here. The food was fantastic, and they even surprised us with birthday sweet buns—such a thoughtful touch. The staff was incredibly kind and welcoming.
Highly recommend giving this place a try. You won’t regret it.
Just Being Honest
Ranking from my most favorite to the least:
1. Shanghai Pork Soup Dumpling
The hint of ginger gave it a nice added flavor. It’s best eaten right after it’s served, much better while still warm.
2. Sichuan Dry Fried Green Beans
The taste was just right, not too strong or salty. One of the best versions of this dish I’ve tried.
3. Shrimp Siu Mai
The dumplings were compact and well-shaped, with a good size and a generous shrimp filling. Each bite felt substantial and satisfying.
4. Fried Garlic Pork Rib
Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. However, the fried garlic gave it a slightly bitter taste. That might be the intended flavor, but it was a bit too strong for me and overpowered the pork.
5. Braised Pork Belly
I usually love braised pork belly, but this one was disappointing. The flavor just wasn’t there. It didn’t seem to have star anise, which is usually one of the key ingredients. I really wanted to like it, but I couldn’t.
Service: We were seated right away, and the lady helped us place our order through the QR code link. The waitress was attentive, and the food came out quickly. This was on a Sunday night around 7 p.m.
Atmosphere: Quiet and relaxed.
… more1. Shanghai Pork Soup Dumpling
The hint of ginger gave it a nice added flavor. It’s best eaten right after it’s served, much better while still warm.
2. Sichuan Dry Fried Green Beans
The taste was just right, not too strong or salty. One of the best versions of this dish I’ve tried.
3. Shrimp Siu Mai
The dumplings were compact and well-shaped, with a good size and a generous shrimp filling. Each bite felt substantial and satisfying.
4. Fried Garlic Pork Rib
Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. However, the fried garlic gave it a slightly bitter taste. That might be the intended flavor, but it was a bit too strong for me and overpowered the pork.
5. Braised Pork Belly
I usually love braised pork belly, but this one was disappointing. The flavor just wasn’t there. It didn’t seem to have star anise, which is usually one of the key ingredients. I really wanted to like it, but I couldn’t.
Service: We were seated right away, and the lady helped us place our order through the QR code link. The waitress was attentive, and the food came out quickly. This was on a Sunday night around 7 p.m.
Atmosphere: Quiet and relaxed.
Joy Israel
I came here with one of my best friends and we had a great experience! I notified David of a food allergy and he communicated with the chef to ensure that the food was safe for me to eat. The tofu and vegetable dish was delicious and the spring rolls were amazing! The price was reasonable as well. We will definitely be coming back.
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