We had such a wonderful time at this Chinese buffet with the family. There were so many options that everyone found something they loved. Everything we tried was fresh, tasty, and the buffet was always filled with hot food. For what you pay, it’s really great value. Definitely a spot we’d happily come back to again!
A go to for a pre cinema meal. The evening buffet is more expensive, but it's a much larger selection of dishes. On our most recent visit was an afternoon buffet so most of the options were chicken. Ideal for me, mind. A couple of plates of food did me grand and the buffet style allows me the opportunity to try new dishes. I throughly enjoyed the chilli chicken on this occasion. Like many venues the drinks can work out quite expensive, especially soft drinks. We've never had to queue for a table, and have pre booked if we've been going as a large group. It's always been clean in the restaurant. The toilets can be hit and miss, depending on how the patrons treat them. The venue is accessible. Easy to access via bus and train. Located in the heart of Carlisle's nighttime economy for those who want to make a visit part of a night out.
Awesome delicious Authentic Chinese food of the highest quality beautifully presented In buffet style! Staff were extremely pleasant and helpful clearing used plates ready for next course. We loved trying different dishes prawns chicken ribs and beef! Eat as much as you wish! Do try you will not be disappointed Wendy Mitton Carlisle
Lovely Staff! Fantastic Food!! Clean and Tidy, Absolutely a Five Star Eating Experience!! Thank you very much indeed for making us feel Welcome and the First Rate Quality of the Food, means I will be back, and definitely Recommend to friends,family and other folks looking for great food in a nice atmosphere!!
Great place. Great food. Hate the fact you can't bring your child in and sit with you without paying. Gave my son a noodle and was quickly approached and told I must pay. Surely under 2 year old can eat free. Other than that it is a nice place for food. It's always hot, fantastic selection of everything too, and reasonably priced
Would say it is what you expect. Okay level food (nothing was atrocious but nothing was insanely good) but with a decent price tag for a meal out and good service. People were very friendly and not overly in your face about taking empty plates etc. Honestly the best part about this place is getting to eat whilst people watching but with really efficient service as a buffet. I have a slight bias as to not being a huge buffet person but went with my partner as she does. So overall it was an okay experience. Would say it is very kid friendly aswell.
FOOD - Good range of options, however nearly all dishes are vegetable or chicken only (even the "aromatic/crispy pancakes") and the chicken is clearly processed, having the same uniform texture is all dishes. SERVICE - Friendly staff but some avoidable mistakes... e.g. When arriving, I saw pints of coke being poured and ordered a "pint of coke zero", the barman said fine, I paid and sat down, 2 mins later a can of coke zero arrived - when I advised that I ordered a pint, I was told they don't serve "name brand" drinks by the pint and the pints I saw earlier were non-branded cola... Also, I asked for a second spoon but this never arrived. ATMOSPHERE - It has a basic feel of a fast food restaurant eating area, simple but people basically sit, eat and leave, they don't linger after they're full.
Certainly not the best buffet style restaurant I have been to. The first sign that it would be poor was the insistence on payment up front. The food offered was a small selection of chicken and pork dishes that were bland and lacking in flavour, with exception of the chicken curry. All sauces I tried were very thin and watery and the soups were the same. The fruit salad was sour and drinks, as normal in this type of restaurant, very over priced
Perfect tasty oriental food for good price. £11,50 per person and you will get quality cooked meals. Meat is amazing with lot of different seasoning. Eat as much as you can. Nice people, good atmosphere.
Shanghai Shanghai is located at Unit 11, Portland Centre, Carlisle CA1 1RP, UK
You can contact Shanghai Shanghai at +44 1228 548403
You can find directions to Shanghai Shanghai by following this map link