Shanghai Cuisine
Sorrento Mesa, San Diego · Opened December 2025
Shanghai Cuisine at a glance
About
- Signature soup dumplings
- Slow-braised pork belly
- Scallion oil noodles
- Crab roe accents
- Shareable family-style plates
Shanghai Cuisine offers a concise, tradition-forward taste of Jiangnan in Sorrento Mesa, emphasizing delicate soup dumplings, glossy braised meats, and balanced, savory-sweet sauces. The dining room feels approachable and unpretentious, letting technique and pure flavor take center stage. Expect comforting bowls, neatly pleated dumplings, and dishes meant for sharing.
What to Order
Xiao Long Bao (Soup Dumplings)
Paper-thin skins encase a steaming, savory broth and tender pork — the quintessential Shanghai bite.
Hong Shao Rou (Braised Pork Belly)
Meltingly tender pork belly lacquered in a caramelized soy-and-shao-hsing sauce for deep, comforting richness.
Scallion Oil Noodles
Silky wheat noodles tossed with toasted scallion oil and a whisper of soy — simple, fragrant, and addictive.
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