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New Shanghai

70/100 (2344 ratings)

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Chinese

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Chili

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Shanghai

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"A rare chance in these WFH days to head into the CBD to run some errands, and took the chance to drop by New Shanghai in Queens Plaza for a feed and..."

BrisvEGustation

"Amazing! Loved it. Been to most around the area and this is definitely one of my faves. Definitely try..."

Lauren Nava

"Conveniently located in the city in Queens Plaza, this restaurant usually has a long line during lunch. Before you enter the restaurant you see..."

Olivia Food Blog

"Thank you for the friendly service and for the food. I recommend visiting this place if you are hungry and looking for a decent place to..."

Claire Smith Davies

"Great food. Wanted to find <a href="specialero.com.au/">happy hour near me</a> and stumbled upon new..."

Hughy

"Pip Ondadip and I initially visited New Shanghai in Ashfield, Sydney and was obviously excited to try it here in Brisbane. The dining was was..."

DINEWCD

"Love this place. Always has a line here which just goes to show how popular this restaurant is. Quality dumplings. Very timely too, I ordered and..."

ChelseaR

"The pork belly ($22.7) was the highlight of the night. The sweetened soy sauce marinade was excellent and the meat itself was succulent and..."

LaMondo

"Food here is tasty and the restaurant has a superb vibe for eating. Highly recommend the iced milk tea here. I think it beats some counterparts of it..."

Yuki N

"The other week we were invited to sit in on a pairing that involved two very popular and delicious combos… Who can say no to dumplings and alcohol,..."

Adam Pinzone

"OVERALLBest soup dumplings in town, great atmosphere and food. Nothing to fault really.AMBIENCE 5/5Great atmosphere..."

Fried Chicken Connoisseur

"Came to New Shanghai at 12pm this is just before the huge line starts forming outside every day before the lunch rush. I ordered the Xiao Long Bao..."

Bridget

"Great experience, love their service. One of the best asian cuisine in this area. Dumplings and noodles are delicious. And their interior is combined..."

Цолмон Бат-эрдэнэ

"Fresh dumplings made on premises are so delicious! May be a bit of a wait depending on how many dumplings you order. Highly recommend their..."

Jay

"The food was fantastic, authentic and reasonably priced. The atmosphere and aesthetic is so nice. The staff are efficient and quick, and the service..."

Jaimee Lee

"I come here all the time (since 2015) and I have to say that I keep returning because they serve the best soup dumplings (XLB) in Brisbane. The price..."

Claudia Ng

"Xiao long bao!!The kitchen is a big feature of this restaurant in the Queens Plaza food court with a large window so you can see the staff..."

Suzie Lee

"Mum and Daughter date night in the city. No.1 daughter had been wanting to check out this place for a while. We got here around 6ish and the place..."

Fork 'n' Spoon

"Visited New Shanghai which I would say is very similar to the Taiwanese restaurant Din Tai Fung. The menu is very similar as are the flavours. We..."

@lydiaeatsbrisbane

"Love coming here for authentic dumplings, hot and sour soup and green beans with fried rice. Would give 5* but sometimes they forget to come and take..."

Lalalabne

"One phrase: best pan fried pork buns, period. These gems have juicy fillings, then crispy fried skin. Out of all sheng-jian-bao I've had in China and..."

Wthdx

"Hot authentic mix of Chinese foods, won ton soup was a nice consistency and volume and seafood hot pot was delicious (although I prefer mine without..."

Mollie DB

"New Shanghai dumplings are my favorite lunch, I regularly go there with friends, I think I have tried everything on menu the pork steamed buns are..."

Terrrance Fung

"New Shanghai has become one of my regular after uni/work dinner joints. The food is consistently delicious and is generally served quite quickly. I..."

Cara Puglia

"The xiao long bao (esp. the crab meat ones) and the wontons in chili oil, peanut etc sauce are amazing!!! We go back for them all the time. Pretty..."

Kiwi Foodie

"By far some o the best dumplings around. Freshly made with those little bursts of juice you get when you bite into each dumpling. There seems to be..."

CJ Brisbane

"I LOVE the dumplings here and I ask for the peanut and chilli sauce on the side because I'm vegetarian and the veggie ones don't come with it but man..."

FoodPlease

"We came here recently and it was a bit of a let down! There onion pancakes had no taste it hardly had any spring onion. The veggie dumplings where..."

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"Loved the pan fried pork buns, very authentic flavour and delicious soup inside! Super fast service, the food arrived 2 minutes after we ordered. Not..."

Chensha

"New Shanghai offers up Shanghainese dishes (surprise!) in both Brisbane and Sydney. We were pleasantly surprised to receive an invitation to try..."

ElsewhereBriefly

"Great, pretty authentic (though quite expensive) Chinese food. Service is ok - we made a booking for 4 over the phone a couple of days before, but..."

JJ

"Classic Shanghainese service food and decor, truly an authentic experience and I cannot stress enough how good the food is here - strong flavours and..."

Samuel Hawkins

"The food was amazing and definitely decently priced, no wonder there's a Lin every time I walk past. I loved the soup dumplings and fried pan..."

Hong Vo

"My first visit to the New Shanghai franchise and I had a good experience but not for the ones who are in a hurry. +'vesAmbience and..."

Chidambaram88

"Its name might be New Shanghai, but nostalgia fills every corner of this restaurant - a vintage bike is parked at the sparkly clean glass frontage..."

Dolce Bunnie

"Dear foodosphere: let it be known I like me some dough-wrapped snacks. Today in the form of XLB dumplings. As these soupey, hand pleated morsels of..."

Cino's Mum

"I am obsessed with new shanghai's xiao long bao. I love how you can see the workers making the dumplings/noodles through the big windows at the..."

Peruvian Palate

"Update: Came to try their crab and pork Xiao Long Bao. The skin was not too thin, but there were a few holes in a couple of the dumplings, so the..."

Danelle Lim Yun

"The best dumplings in brisbane. The shepherd's purse, pot stickers, xiao long bao and sautéed string beans with shrimp and garlic are all must-try...."

MB

"I’ve been here twice lately – it’s that good. So good, that the friend who came with me the first time, she’s been three times! All within..."

Wander Wonder Wonton

"This place always has a line out the front but it is worth the wait! The dumplings here especially the soup ones are awesome. Great variety of..."

Kimbo Slice

"On my friend's recommendation we came here for lunch, and we came early to avoid the long queues that begin before 12pm. We ordered xiao long..."

Kan Do

"I've been having lunch at New Shanghai quite frequently over the last couple of years with work colleagues and I LOVE IT, they have the best xiao..."

Nigella4Ever

"It's mesmerising to watch the staff deftly make such delicate dumplings through the font window, go inside and be greeted by the smell of said..."

Lauren Green

"For the first time in a decade, we decided to go low budget with our Valentines date. After considering a meal from Subway after getting off work at..."

K

"This is my absolute favourite dumpling place in Brisbane. We go at least once a month. It's always busy but don't be turned off by the line out front..."

Bfranky

"First visit here required us to wait in a line for about 5 minutes before being shown to our table. The waiter bought menus and left us to peruse..."

Alison Read

"I come here about three times a month, sometimes more. I usually order Pot Stickers, Pan Fried Pork Buns and Xiao Long Bao. I find the Pot Stickers..."

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"Authentic Shanghainese food at an affordable price.Reminds me of the legendary Shanghainese restaurants in Ashfield. The xiao..."

Matty D

"Although the line out the door may be off putting, it moves quite quickly so give it a chance. These are definitely the best dumplings in the CBD and..."

Hungrygirl

"There is always a line for lunch. Great place if you're after good quality dumplings. They all taste amazing. Services is quick and easy. The Xiao..."

Alex K

"Great food and reasonable prices, location is also really convenient, service from a particular waitress was horrible though, apart from that, it was..."

Nessa Tan

"I came here with friends while walking around Queen Street, and saw the chefs making dumplings in the window and thought me must try it. We had to..."

AEM

"Had lunch at New Shanghai today and I have to say very nice food and super quick service. We ordered a few different dumplings, spinach, spring..."

Lambo Blair

"This place offers a reasonable experience at an as to be expected price. Quite a lengthy wait to get it, a reasonable ambience considering the..."

Robbie Neller

"Really enjoyed the experience here. The dumplings were delicious and the service is quick. A great night that is highly recommended and looking..."

James

"Really loved the Yangzhou fried rice, the pan fried pork buns and especially the xiao long bao! There's always a long queue, but it's definitely..."

Fiona Yee

"Their 小笼包 and 红烧肉 are definitely the best. I don't think New Shanghai is expensive at all. However, their 炸酱面was a bit..."

Live

"Is this Myer centre outlet. Don't let this little brother of Queens Plaza franchise go by easily. Xio long Bao. Pork. Panfried if u live to eat and..."

Chandrew

"The only reason we stopped by this food court restaurant was because we were starving and the menu was decently appealing. Our orders were quickly..."

N&M

"I've been this place for a couple of times. The signature dish, xiaolongbao, is definitely standing out. The other types of dumplings are also very..."

Roxie

"Love the atmosphere in this place. I feel as if I'm in a Chinese street. Buns and dumplings in this restaurant are simply phenomenal. The pan fried..."

Mendoza.exe

"The dumplings here are always amazing and flavoursome! I love the shepherds purse with chilli and peanut oil and definitely recommend it! Of course..."

Betty & Jason

"We enjoyed our night at the New Shanghai. I was initially concerned when I saw a large queue of people waiting to go into the restaurant. We didn't..."

Natalie

"Greatest xiao long bao in brisbane! im not exaggerating, its juicy, flavoursome and tender! Great service and price. they wont disappoint..."

S Fingers

"I've been to New Shanghai in a couple of cities now and each time it is an awesome experience with some of the tastiest dumplings you'll find..."

Mark

"New Shanghai is one of my favorite places to eat in the City. It does get very busy at lunch time, so I would suggest getting there right on 12:00pm..."

The Tasty Plate

"One of my favourite places to dine if I'm craving dumplings or pan fried pork buns filled with soup. I have visited this place a few times and the..."

Debbie Pham

"It was a decent experience. We came 5.30 to avoid the queue. Ordered pork n chive dumpling which was good unfortunately it came after the main dish...."

Reynaldo

"Had a good night at the New Shanghai. Food started coming after 3minutes of ordering. 2nd time at New Shanghai but I am sure it was nicer last..."

AHN

"I've been here a few times .The dumplings are very tasty!! I especially like the ones with the peanut butter sauce, and the all time popular..."

Angel Nguyen

"Everytime we come to New Shanghai... There are three key dishes we always never fail to order: the Xiao Long Bao, Deep Fried Pork Buns, and the..."

AnitaOnChi

"It's always busy here so be prepared to wait in line! My all time favourite has to be the Crispy tofu and salted egg yolk. I don't know anywhere else..."

XeaTs

"This place is great!! Very busy at lunchtime but so worth waiting. I love how it's set out like you are actually sitting in the street in Shanghai..."

Theitalianfoodie

"Love this place!!! The food is always on par. There can be a bit of a wait to get seated but once your seated and ready to go it is worth it. I am..."

Esquirefoodie

"I have been occasionally eaten here with my friends for the past 2-3 years. Always love the Xiao Long Bao (Soup Dumplings). They also have great main..."

Jeon Kyung

"nice dumplings and very reasonable price. Not a romantic place for couple, but if you want some real Chinese dumplings and atmospher, here is the..."

Molly Siu

"Pork dumpling and rice cake are good.. Shanghai stir fried noodle with seafood is a big no no.. They basically used udon which make me feel cheated....."

Lixian Ow

"New shanghai never disappoints!! My friends and I always order the panfried dumplings because its always crunchy and tasty. Their lychee frappe and..."

Milly

"Possibly the best pork dumplings ever, they are soft and fluffy but still have a crispy bottom! The braised pork belly was nice but maybe not the..."

Brisfoodiefangirl

"Nice pan fried Xiao long Bao. Average priced $30 per person, located right in the city centre next to david Jones. Definitely going back for more...."

Angela Sun

"Pretty good even compared to the genuine stuff from SH. Like their varieties in types of noodle and dumplings. Worth coming back again! The location..."

Captainshaft

"One of my favourite places to go in the city. Awesome Asian cuisine, friendly and quick service and pretty reasonable prices. Would recommend to..."

Patrick

"Average. Look i rated this place a "like" because the food was good and not over priced. However I don't see what the fuss and the large lines were..."

Nutty

"Shanghai style. Good rustic shanghai style food. The place is always full. Drunken Chicken is a..."

Eflord

"You take my money? Ok ... just Ok. This is a little surprise on this side of town that is not know to have good Yum Cha. However, my Obesity Senses..."

The Devourer Of Food

"I love this place. This place is great, i've been here a few times and will definitely keep coming back. Service is quick, and efficient - nothing..."

Wendy

"Really good Xiao Long Bao. Love the food here. The gyoza type dumplings aren't as good, I think the skin is too thick but the Xiao long Bao is..."

Dobsessed

"Good. Service could be a little better. Should have serving cutlery for every..."

Dimitri Konstantinidis

"Best dumplings in Brisbane!!!. I've searched high and low for decent dumplings! This place definitely met my expectations! The food was awesome!..."

Franticspaces

"I loved the food, but please slow down on hanging the dishes over...order 8 dishes, came out nearly all at the same..."

Alanyuan424

"Great buns. Best buns in Brisbane at the moment. anything else on their menu is just average though. go there for their buns, you won't be..."

Eating

"Worth the wait. Go early and bring a large appetite. Great..."

BrisbaneFoody

"Casual dining. Good food.. Took my wife there for dinner last Thursday. It was the first time I'd been inside, normally queues are pretty long...."

FredQld

"Dumpling and Pork Ribs. The dumplings we had here are as good as any we have had in Hong Kong and the pork ribs were better than the ones we had in..."

Bhugup3

"Review. I'm a big fan of the food here. The xiao long bao are delicately made, juicy and full of tender pork. Last time, I tried fried tofu in salted..."

Rosie

"We went here for dinner last week mid week and had a great night. Have been before and liked (voted positively last year). We have our..."

ChrisEats

"What have they done so far !!! What a great value of foods !! I am just speechless in every single times during each meal time..."

Craig

"Go for your favorites. We go here regularly, not for the service but for the great dishes we are now slightly addicted to at a great price ! 1...."

Burrendong

"Tasty Dumplings! The prawn wonton, pan fried pork dumplings and crispy chicken are delicious! About a 5 minute wait on Saturday, service is adequate,..."

Simone Tonkin

"This is definitely one of our top the places in Brisbane to go for Xiao Long Bao, and the pan fried option is a great alternative - definitely worth..."

Richard

"AWESOME. Terrific place. Worth the..."

Www.deviz

"Nice stop in the city. The traditional xiao long pau was good, not too fatty and in fat really nice soup. Spicy and sour soup was well seasoned..."

Food Glorious Food

"Great food, and you feel like you're sitting on a street with the restaurant decor. Recommend the pan fried pork buns, shanghai noodles, crispy skin..."

Foodieinheels

"EXCELLENT food, GREAT service!. I am confused about the comments here about "bad" service. If you want in your face staff fawning over you and asking..."

Kittypie2008

"Really enjoyed dinner here. Nice dumplings and served quickly. Definitely will come back with my friend, and highly recommend people to come to..."

Dave Zou

"Came here for dinner (fri night) bit of a line up, but was worth it! Really enjoyed it. Will definetly be going..."

Chloekt

"Successful Chinese food offering. This is the fifth New Shanghai store and they're certainly onto a formula that's popular and it's not just with the..."

Ronin47

"Cheap. Tasty. Convenient...."

Laura Stripeikis

"Taste OK. Taste was good but nothing..."

Santa

"8/10. Cool place and delicious dumplings. The only complaint would be that sometimes I find it hard to get served, the waitstaff are always in such a..."

DiningDiva

"Best Chinese Food in Brissy. I lived in China for 3 years, travelled around China extensively and the food in New Shanghai is the best, most..."

A Hungry Man Is An Angry Man

"The food here is quite alright, although I haven't tried alot of dishes but their dumplings remain very traditional and was done quite well. Some..."

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Emina Lelic

"Great Venue -Love the crab noodles. I really like new shanghai. The service is only ok, but the food is a great price point for the location. Quick..."

Lisalittle888

"Great venue and great food!. We had a lovely meal here. This is a really unique venue - I love the decor. One of the best Chinese places in the..."

Saran

"Great dumplings in Brisbane CBD. Have been here multiple times now. Definitely one of the best dumplings in Brisbane, and the fact that it is located..."

Gradelle

"Some waiters and waitresses here are rude. Two of them were having a lovely chat while i had my hand up to order for a good 2 minutes. Food is good..."

Morgan Tamaho-Peri

"Yummy but needs work on service. Really nice selection of food and the servings are substantial with an above average price point, there's always a..."

Justanothermofo

"Yum and good value. This place has great dumplings and mains!!! We always find them to be huge serves and great value! Service is fast (sometimes..."

Lauren Anne

"Dericious. Nothing bad on the..."

Hryelle

"So yummy. Number 203 of the menu is to die..."

Sarah V

"Have been wanting to try this place for ages! As we waited in line for 15minutes, a waiter came out and moved down the line telling those waiting..."

Melly

"Some decent dishes. Waiters rude.. Don't expect good shanghai dumplings. The steam ones. No even close to good actually, They really need to work on..."

Chia

"Like everyone else says: food good, service not so..."

Viktor

"The dumplings are amazing!!! have had two great experiences at new shanghai. Very tasty, fresh, great servings and every thing you'd want from asian..."

Ange17

"Go for the dumplings!. Love the dumplings with soup inside! Don't expect great service but the food is delicious and I always leave..."

Jacinta

"Don't wear a white shirt ^_^. Waited in line for this at lunch but got a seat very quickly.the New Shanghai Pan Fried Pork Bun and Pan Fried..."

Suzuki Makoto Mitsuboshi

"I was in a group of 6 for my first time here. Lovely atmosphere with the family style dining. Extensive menu but we didn't even make it past the..."

Bec Jenner

"New Shanghai. Yes the service can be hectic and there is always a long queue. Get over it and you get good quality buns and dumplings. I can't say..."

Homerofbrisbane

"Pork belly braised overnight in sweet soy sauce was super tasty. Would come back just for this dish. It came with bok choy. The fried pork bun was..."

CB

"Shanghainese girl likes it:). Not all the food there is Shanghainese but at least the food that I like all tasted nice! Miss Shanghai a lot so I..."

Babeevenyo

"Reasonably priced. Definitely room to improve in the soup dumpling as there is not much soup in them, was hoping to relive my soup dumpling..."

Linda

"Seriously good dumplings, best I've had in Brisbane. Go..."

AZ

"Wonderful SXLB however unnacceptable to see bar staff twice (at least) tasting cocktails / frappes with spoon and putting SAME used spoon in for..."

I Am Hungry

"Great dumplings and atmosphere. Having eaten dumplings for several years in Greater China, I particularly recommend their steamed 'xiao long bao'..."

Yum_yum

"Tasty and cheap. I had the xiao long bao, shephards purse with pork and shallot pancake shared with a friend and was impressed with all of them. The..."

K

"Loved it. We beat the lunch time rush by going at 11:30 and got seated straight away. Unsure on portion size we ordered the vegetarian dumplings,..."

Clairemc

"Authentic and overpriced. Lived in Shanghai for 3 years and always craved staple items like basket buns (xiao long bao), pan fried buns and wontons..."

B. Cereus

"Had assorted types of dimsims and were all flavoursome and fresh. Would definitely..."

Naysan

"Love it!. Been here many times since it opened, and I have to say I adore it! I do concede that some of the options on their menu aren't that great,..."

Jay

"Will visit again.... Heard mixed reviews about this place but really enjoyed it. Will go back..."

Kevin D

"Perfect for the lowly student!. For cheap, tasty eats, this place is a must! The dim sum menu is extensive, with prices ranging to fit all types of..."

Beth P

"Mobile Review. Nice steamed dumplings can't find a better one in Brisbane yet? Sour and spicy noodle is ok , it will be good to have more vegetables..."

Cheryl

"Nice steamed dumplings, at a reasonable price. I have not tried rest of menu as it seems a little overpriced....and I like the..."

Feed Me

"Average XLB. Price-6, Service-5, Food-5, Atmosphere-7,XLB was too small and not enough soup..."

Kris.C

"True authentic shanghai dishes. all excellent flavour & quality. You need to ask about the menu and look at the popular dishes everyone is..."

Canturigirl

"Where did this little gem appear from? Service bit amateur, but food was fantastic. An Asian restaurant can be judged by the amount of Asians eating..."

Howitiz

"Pretty decent Chinese food!. Been reading the mixed reviews on New Shanghai and I figured I should give it a try. I had the drunken chicken with cold..."

Adorra The Hungry Superherogirl

"Decor look nice but not the all the food is the same. Steam XLB and pan fried versions were both good: thin pastry, plenty of soup, nice soft meat...."

Mmfsurg

"Bang for bucks. Had dinner Friday night, must say get in early... Seated fast, food was great, didn't charge for corkage. walked out full and happy,..."

Cameron G

"Delicious!. My friends and I dined here last week and loved it! The pan fried pork dumplings were absolutely amazing with the broth instead -..."

Thilini Weligamage

"Dumplings to die for. I love it when someone new comes to town and gives Brisbane a twist on eating. The dumplings are made by hand in the window..."

Debra Young

"We loved it..... My friend and I had lunch here on a busy Thursday. She had been before and loved it, this was my first time and I loved it too...."

Tyler Brown

"Soup Dumplings!. I had given up getting good dumplings in Brisbane but the soup dumplings here are just as good as I've experienced in Melbourne. All..."

Kawaii Bubble Tea

"Not too great but not too bad either !!. I think the dumplings(pan fried ones) are damn good for the price and quality and quantity.Rest of the..."

Abhi

"Finally, a step forward!. We were fortunate enough to be seated straight away after arriving at the absurdly early time of 5.30 on a Friday..."

Ben Chickens

"Well food great like the atmosphere shame about the quality of the serving dishes all..."

Graeme Connor

"The partner and I came here last Friday night, to a rather long line. We were advised about a 10 minute wait, asked politely if we wouldn't mind..."

Rachel Hutton

"Great night out. Was a bit dubious after reading some reviews but surprisingly it was wonderful!! Food came out very quickly, more then enough food..."

Debbie Ryan

"Its alright.... Communal tables was pretty off-putting considering in Australia we are so used to having separate tables and all. Food..."

Mayday Boy

"Mary, Mary, quite contrary.. For those of you who have followed my posts, you will know that I am quite the avid dumpling fan - in all its forms. The..."

.iHo

"Typical Asian service but the quality of the food is outstanding. The dumplings are fresh, the noodles is well balance with flavour and the broth for..."

Tuan Nguyen

"Finally. I've been a long time patron of NSH at Chatswood Chase and after recently moving to Brisbane I was so glad to see that they had opened here...."

Ben

"Long wait for some devine food. Went there on a SaturdayStaff provided a number tag for the table of 8Was advised there would be a 20 min..."

Pig

"Good and bad! Combo of bad service with amazing..."

Anna

"Delicious Xiao long baos are hard to find and they are very rare in Brisbane, so you can tell how happy I am to find a placethat makes it..."

LenEey

"Good Chinese food in CBD. .... Good Chinese food in CBD.Xiao long bao are very good and appear to be made fresh in the kitchen...."

YJ

"After being separated from my beloved Xiao Long Bao in Dintaifung, I was suffering from serious withdrawal symptoms. So where's the next best place..."

The Food Extinguisher

"New Shanghai is a reasonably priced restaurant with an enjoyable variety of dishes. It is the perfect place to meet in the city with friends to share..."

Viivz

"In summary, disappointing food apart from the wonton soup, friendly and efficient service, reasonably priced and comfortable..."

Liza Nuing

"I've never had Xiao Long Bao's before and I hear so many people say how yummy they are. I just thought they were just ordinary dumplings/wontons. and..."

TWARH

"...I am happy to conclude that despite the popularity of New Shanghai, it still remained faithful to its roots. And besides, you know it's an..."

Hannah K.

" I will definitely be back to try more of the Dim Sum menu (with an army of friends, for sure), and hopefully this time, I can get a inside..."

Hiyuki

"Food was great and we even ended up taking home leftovers. Prices are very good for the quality and number of dumplings you receive. We stuck to the..."

Sandra Nguy

"The menu is very diverse and has heaps of traditional Chinese and Shanghai cuisine and extremely reasonable prices.......A standout for me the first..."

FoodMeUpScotty

"Here are their signature xiao long bao! A really classic Shanghaiese dish, they are paper thin dumplings with a sip of soup in there. The idea is..."

ThatSeriousGirl

"From the outside, you can see staff making dumplings with mounds of meat and flour being made into xiaolongbao an other Chinese dumplings -..."

Toby Nguyen

"Their menu is extensive and packed full of delicious dishes. The dumplings we ordered were by far the best dumplings I have ever eaten, and the..."

Thilini Weligamage

"I was ready to start devouring dumplings. First up on my list was Xiao Long Bao [#201] - a steamed mini pork soup dumpling. I had tasted my first one..."

Lolly Gobbles

"The decor immediately places you in another world, old school pictures of Chinese ladies with umbrellas, red bunting, stone path flooring and even an..."

Brisbane Devoured

"I have mixed feelings about New Shanghai. On the whole, the food was fairly good and the menu contains quite a few authentic dishes. I like the decor..."

Cora Chen

"I love Shanghainese food! Tonight we went to New Shanghai and it’s really really good! We recently came back from Sydney and tried their chained..."

Delicioux

"My first time here. I ordered the pork dumplings and pork belly bao. They both tasted so good...."

Fonthip Ward

"You have to try the pot stickers and the Xio longbao (soupy dim sum), best dumplings in town!! The decor is super nice and the staff is friendly..."

Elodie Ghestem

"Whenever we are in the city, we visit New Shanghai to snack on dumplings. Despite all the visits over the years, we have hardly ventured away from..."

Malka

"Had all our usual favourites: Xiao Long Bao, Guo Tie, Seng Jian Bao, Wonton and some noodles. Very satisfied with..."

Bernard Shen

"We always enjoy the food when we come here. Staples we always order are the soup dumplings (#201) & the new shanghai signature pork & veg noodles..."

Wendy Nguyen

"I had several dishes. xiolongbao dumplings, drunken chicken, seaweed salad, beef nooudle soup, calamari rings, and prawn dumplings with sesame paste..."

Amelia Siyeon KIM

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"Fresh and quality Italian food, friendly service and relax ambience, reasonably priced and generous..."

Rex Chen

"Good place for a nice Italian meal in the city. Although you have to go up and order it’s really fast and the food is always..."

Foodfantasia_

"Located at the end of a small laneway, this branch of Vapiano can be hard to find for a first-timers. I came here late on Sunday evening, the place..."

Putri Matta Unnardi

"Visit just recently and they are currently renovating but the little place they have still serves quality food and..."

PeterPancakes

"Vapiano is by far one of the best Italian restaurants!! The food is great. The place is clean and well-organized. The staff is..."

Anna Lorraine Luces

"Friendly staff. Delicious food. Everything is yummy! Highly recommend! I ordered the pollo spinachi with linguini pasta. My friend ordered the..."

Chii Absalon

"Vapiano is always a good choice for an Italian night. Food is always great, staff are always welcoming and friendly. Only minor issue is parking,..."

Harrison Raymond

"Located in the city, this chain store is a reliable source of tasty Italian food. When you enter their store you’re given a menu and a card. Once..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"It’s a German brand serving Italian dishes in Australia and here I am a Filipino living in New Zealand trying them, Globalization. Vapiano is..."

Ang Sarap

"Nicely Italian food and classic environment. Good price and quality of food. Quick service and friends staff. I’m having lunch with Hawaiian pizza..."

Piyarat Pinthong

"Concept here is interesting, get your food prepared by your favorite in house chef. Queue up and order directly to the chef and get the tweaks done..."

Rahul_Villian

"I love that Vapiano is uniform no matter where you go. Lots of seating available. Love that the pasta is cooked perfectly al dente and..."

Stephanie

"The food here was incredible. I had the bolognese and enjoyed it thoroughly. The service could have been slightly faster but wasn’t too bad as..."

Ariellechant

"The lunch I had at Vapiano today will be one of the highlights of my stay in Brisbane. Went there with a friend and had a great meal of fresh pasta..."

Megha Nayar

"They have an amazing lunch special, affordable but fantastic taste! Service of staff who prepares your order are friendly and helpful, assuring of..."

Maureen Livingstone

"The white chocolate cheesecake is to die for. We went back the next day for seconds. 🙊Other than that the place is fun, nice staff, good..."

A P

"Loved it best place to have Italian food,Best thing about this place is you will be given a card and every thing needs to put into it nd you can..."

Kshatriya Kalyan

"Loved it. One of the best Italian place. Fresh food made in front of you by the chefs customised by your choice. The ambience is also cool. But I..."

Nithin James

"Great affordable pasta and woodfire pizza. My favourite is the Crema Di fungi pasta and bianco pizza. This place never disapoints my taste..."

Kathlyn Taylor

"Who doesn’t dream of a lovely #ItalianMeal on a #Weekend? While roaming on the streets, noticed a board displaying Vegetarian/Vegan and that was..."

Lokender Jain

"Vapiano has a really nice system where you put everything on a card and order directly from the kitchen.They have heaps of veggie options for..."

Always Hungry

"The setting was nice, the food was great and the customer service was great! All around a nice dinner out 😊🍝 look forward to returning..."

Aundrea Tyson

"It was really good, foods were so nice and friendly service. If you need REAL itailan food, just visit here!!! And also, they have many foods for..."

Seunga Yu

"Stumbled across this place when looking for somewhere for dinner. Great concept. Can personalise the meals to suit your preference, and you know..."

Amysyder

"The lunch specials available from 11-5pm were more than enough to lure me here on a few occasions. I really love the consistency and texture of the..."

Elle

"The biggest issue raised about Vapianos in Brisbane CBD is how it differs from its franchise down on the Gold Coast. It's table service prices for..."

Jaclyn

"My friend ordered pasta but i didnt btw i tasted some of my friends but it was pretty average which i feel i could make it better than this But i..."

Linarenaelenõr

"This is my favourite Italian restaurant. I love pastas and risottos there. I love it when they cook before your eyes. I also love the bread with..."

Marich

"Absolutely love this place, the pasta is always so fresh and delicious. It's also an extremely nice set up upstairs perfect for dates or hangouts..."

Anne Anika

"When my friends and I run out of ideas on where to eat in the city, Vapiano's is always our back up plan. The pasta here is fresh and love the idea..."

Around The City

"Starting with the ambience, it's lovely. We were there In the evening so fairy lights and all are lovely. Definitely a good place for pictures. Not..."

Stuti Sagar

"Whilst the pasta and risotto are made right before your eyes and the pizza bases are a lovely thin consistency, the food itself wasn't a massive..."

EliBelli

"Good spot for a quick pizza or pasta! Food is cooked fresh in front of you and there's a wide variety of options. Happy Hour is between 4-6pm on..."

Anthony H

"Pretty consistent Italian. Bit pricy compared to amount of ingredients, but quality is usually always there.Nice layout and friendly staff,..."

Snowden Tapper

"I like vapianos. Very fun that you get to watch. Although my pasta wasn't cooked through, the flavours and atmosphere were great. Would recommend...."

Sf8316

"I visited here for a late mid-week lunch. I have to say straight up that whilst the novelty of watching your food be prepared in front of you by a..."

Femme Foodie

"Good quality and variety of pizzas and pasta available. Little bit expensive compared to the food. But lots of fresh touches. Slow in ordering as it..."

Kamrul Hasan

"very nice food.. nice ambience.. i love it.. tasty.. and 10/10 👍🏻 very recommended and definitely will come back to eat here. if you guys pasta..."

Deny Vandemor

"If you go once, you end up being a bit addicted to it. Pizzas are awesome, but the pasta in my opinion is the winner! Whenever I have time and when..."

Henry Ueda

"I like the format of this place; each guest gets a card you swipe when ordering food and drinks from either the main counter or bar upstairs, and pay..."

Ashleigh

"Service was decent, friendly chef who didn't hesitate to crack a funny while also cooking our order at reasonable pace. Also took into consideration..."

Rocco

"Always busy especially holidays. You can have nice pasta and pizza. Also enjoy talking with chef. At the daytime on weekdays, you can have some kinds..."

Asuka

"Vapiano is a restaurant crowded all the time. Generally, i would loke to said that the atmosphere of the restaurant is very good, makes me feel relax..."

Elvin Chua Zhen Yee

"Nice venue and caters for groups. The pasta is great, but unfortunately you have to wait in line while they cook it in front of you. Interesting for..."

The Chosen Juan

"Not a bad fast lunch for a team outing. Everyone orders their own and there's plenty of large tables. While there's better in the CBD for Italian..."

Tasting Plate

"During the cold winter nights, there is nothing more filling and delicious than a good pasta, according to my companion the Hungry Little Goldfish...."

Espresso&Matcha

"One place that has been having a mainstay for quite a few years has managed to do so for quite a few reasons. The first one has to do with locations,..."

Atreyu

"I have never been and was there to try the new winter menu. I am not a huge Italian fan as you might be able to tell from my dineline but the pizza..."

Rebecca

"Always friendly staff at Vapiano Brisbane CBD. Staff catered well for dietary requirements on both Pizza and Pasta. Pizzas are made fresh and Pasta..."

Ryan E & Morgan J

"Nice atmosphere, didn't think it was too noisy. Food was good. Nice place if you are solo diner, you don't feel awkward. Found staff to be very nice..."

Joanna

"I've always had a mostly good experience whenever I do come here, staff are friendly and it's wonderful you can tailor your food to your preference!..."

Lavenderdugong

"My absolute go-to/always-safe option when eating out in the city and cbf looking for another place. Fresh, delicious and generous servings; you..."

Julie Tran

"Despite Vapiano is located in the central CBD, I had never been in a hurry to try it. It isn't not that expensive for dining out, but imo it seems..."

Nomnomnom

"I always loved the set up of these stores, the direct interaction with whoever is making your food so you can tailor it to exactly your preference...."

Tash

"I really like Vapiano for lots of reasons - lovely food, fresh and tasty lots of options, friendly staff and good value. Go early for both lunch and..."

Ballerina

"Stopped by here for lunch yesterday afternoon. The pizza was very good, thin crisp crust and yummy toppings. We shared a Margarita and had two..."

Aoife

"I am a regular customer and I really like this place. The food is divine and the service is always great, expect for today when I have received a..."

WeAreHungry

"Never had a bad meal! Love watching the chef make your pasta and they're always friendly. Always a good place for a catchup in the city, even..."

Brittany Elliott

"I really like the concept of the place. Food is cooked in front of you with very fresh ingredients. Great atmosphere, awesome food and friendly..."

Lola6

"GREAT food and quantity worth the occasional spend. My ratatouille spaghetti came with 2 piece of bread and fresh grated parmesan. It was just pure..."

Akanksha Khanna

"Vapianos always gets put forward as a potential lunch spot - it's right in the heart of the city and its generally pretty reliable, I always get the..."

VAULTGIRL

"As I was walking past this place, I noticed the staff were handing around free pizza- which is what got me enticed to walk in! I saw they had $10..."

Sahar&Aurelio

"Really Good Food, Fast Pace and Great Place for quick lunch. I am big fan of arrabiata pasta.. and happened to get great taste here. Will surely..."

Falgun P

"A fast paced city venue that never fails to disappoint. A wonderful starting venue for a night out with pizza and pasta that can be as heavy or as..."

JD

"Delicious pasta cooked right before your every eyes! I love how you can choose the type of fresh hand-made pasta. Got a classic bolognaise, and a..."

N&M

"Great concept. Nice venue for lunch and for after work meals and drinks with friends. Can get pretty busy - understandably so. Love the lunch meal..."

Abhi

"I LOVE this place. Has a couple of vegan options for pasta which I find amazing. My "go to" dish is the arrabiata (tomatoe). I have mine with..."

The.Veganista

"Great concept, great setting, great food. Vapiano allows you to watch the chef cook your food, and you can make suggestions or add in anything you..."

Soph

"how can you not love this place? made to order in front of your eyes. is just you will hate it on a weekend with long queue...but that's what i enjoy..."

Misscharlot

"Average. Nice but far too expensive for a pasta dish I could have easily made at..."

Amy Vining

"Strange ordering system but great fresh food..."

Jcb

"My husband and I wanted a late lunch and a drink on a lazy Friday afternoon and came across Vapianos that delivered just what we wanted and more. It..."

Maria.stewart77

"First time to Vapiano. We had a wonderful experience, being able to chat to the friendly chef while he makes your lunch just as you like it was a..."

Mark

"7/10. Cool venue and watching your pasta being made is good as the cooks are always full of energy, super nice and add whatever you want into your..."

DiningDiva

"Adorable and delicious! While in not sure if this place is a franchise or not, it certainly doesn't feel like one! The armosphere was chic and..."

Smb8405

"Arrived late in Brisbane after delayed flight. Found this open just before 11 and they kindly offered to make us two take away pizzas. Asked for them..."

Latitudes

"The food here has never disappointed me. The "death by chocolate" cake is..."

Alice Santos

"The food, atmosphere and friendliness of the staff makes me constantly crave for Vapiano.Always fresh, tasty and I believe reasonably..."

Ellie Crawford

"My favourite restaurant in the city so far. Great service, delicious food every time! Pretty affordable..."

Steph

"This place is delicious!!! Definitely recommend. The portion sizes are just right, friendly chefs and the free garlic bread is great! Pizza and pasta..."

Breanna Budge

"Fabulous.. I love going to this place. It's my go-to place when I need a change of pace.It's so relaxing, the food is great and I love the..."

Georgia Dawson

"Love Vapiano, fresh pasta cooked right in front of you. The herb boxes are a great idea to add extra flavor to your dish. Great spacious area with..."

Gemma O'Boyle

"Great!. To all the people complaining about the "Canteen" atmosphere, why do you go there if you can ́t stand waiting in line. Would be the same as..."

IneBie

"Went to Vapiano with a group of girlfriends last night and I absolutely loved it! The atmosphere and the little pots of herbs were gorgeous! I..."

Annie Moynihan

"This place was great. Lots I atmosphere and noise. The pizza took a lot longer than I thought it would so go and sit down while you wait for it but..."

Shayne

"Very very good! Closest u can get to the real deal. Fresh, fast and..."

Noosagirl

"Wow!! It's so yum and cheap!! Took my dad there for fathers day and he loved it! The workers there are so friendly and chatty, don't even think twice..."

Katrina C

"Best idea ever! Love; the .... Best idea ever! Love; the pastaThe layoutThe serviceThe atmosphereThe bag hooks on the..."

Jayde McAulay

"Cool concept, fresh pasta and fun times. At time overwhelming, but full of energy. My favorite part of the night was the finale, coffee. Best I have..."

Jen Constable

"Nice if you don't have much time. A lot of my friends have said Vapiano is a nice place to eat, it's ok. I have found it a good place to go when you..."

GirlinBriz

"Lives up to its name"go slowly". Kids love having the charge card and the fun of queuing - personally I'd prefer to be served. Portions are small- my..."

Willstar

"A nice place, fresh food but I didn't find this for value for money. But I would retun as it was nice..."

David Hanlin

"Tasty pizza / pasta in the CBD. I ate here on Thursday night at around 7:30 and the place was buzzing. The pesto pasta was quick to arrive and was..."

Foodieallround

"Food is good, if you can hack the ordering process. Food is good. A bit too expensive for a quick everyday lunch. The ordering process is an ordeal..."

Bugsy Malone

"LOVE THE PIZZAS. We go here a lot.The pizza is AMAZING! I've tried :GAMBERI E RUCOLAprawns, olives, rocket, our..."

White Orchid

"Great atmosphere, and a cool concept watching your meal being cooked chatting with the friendly chefs. My meal was lovely and cooked exactly the way..."

Stephanie

"Nice and Casual. This is a good place to go for a casual lunch. I went with my 2 sisters, 1 of whom is a coeliac. Pastas and gnocchi were..."

Hayley

"Best Pasta. I love the idea of choosing which pasta and watching my meal get prepared, it's different. I always get the Cabonara, and it is one of..."

Jesskalou

"Inexpensive Dessert. The first thing I said when I walked in was "Wow, it's like an Italian Subway." I do like the concept of this place and the..."

Miss M

"Fresh pasta to the rescue!. We've been in and out from Vapiano so many times since it opened its door last year. We have mix feelings about this..."

Eat-outer

"Have been here a few times and like the idea, good that is has a bar so good for a special mid week lunch. Food has been good though my last visit it..."

Shaztina

"Flavorsome and tasty! Great price and great concept. Lost all romantic hue to the evening whilst my partner and I stood in different lines to order..."

Sneakyleeny

"Vapiano, a genuine and relaxed restaurant the CBD has been craving.. Good honest food, cooked in front of you to order in a few minutes...."

LauraL

"I first went to vapiano in Europe & was surprised that Brisbane had one too. I love vapiano as it's just so casual, relaxed and easy to order! The..."

Kitkat101

"Trendy, but simple. It works.. It's definitely a strange set-up, but Vapiano works on so many levels. When you first walk in, you will be given..."

Mattou

"Takes a while but the food is worth the..."

The Helix

"What's the whingeing about?. Great service for us first-timers. Nothing complex about a back-to-the-basics (even if a bit spare) menu and the need to..."

Steamrollersam

"Good fun for grown ups. Vapiamo was the site of a 'girls night out' on a Thursday night over pizza, pasta and a glass of red. The concept of your own..."

Bionika

"Outstanding pizza - I would rate it as the best I have ever had as the base is to die for. The atmosphere is just awesome with well appointed tables,..."

Steven Dudley

"Lovely start to the night. I actually saw Vapiano highly rated somewhere and decided to give it a try, price-wise, it was really good for students...."

John Smith

"Sleek. Modern, clever, new and interesting. Great pizza..."

Joshua Byrd

"Awesome place to eat. Great pizza and fresh pasta. Different concept ultra trendy and brand..."

Craig

"Quite impressed as was my friend. This is similar style Jojo's restaurant and bar on queen st mall, but much nicer and more affordable. Card system..."

Lookabookworm

" I agree with many people who find Vapiano a little over-priced with there range and quality but I guess having that discount, I'm just gonna eat..."

TWARH

"It can get really busy here at lunch times, where you see people from all walks of life, from the professional, suited-up folk, to students, and..."

Toby Nguyen

"Vapiano has been reviewed just about to death already but I still plan to add in my 2 cents as this was our first visit. This restaurant is located..."

Brisbane Devoured

"It was quite nice to watch the chef make the pasta as it instils certain trust that the kitchen is clean (not to be assumed at times!). Pasta also..."

Eating Brisbane

"Tell me this - when was the last time you walked into a Restaurant and saw the Chefs making the pasta you were just about to eat? Or what about the..."

Eyes Bigger Than Belly

"If you don't know where Albert Lane is in Brisbane's inner city, you will soon. Albert Lane is a clever rework of laneway space in Albert Street..."

Eat Drink And Be Kerry

"This restaurant is a warm and cozy refuge from the city's hustle and bustle, with an Italian flavor! I ducked the flooding rain to come here for a..."

Jake Xerri

"We came here for dinner after an afternoon of activities in the city. The place was quite nice and had a really good vibe. The pizzas were pretty..."

jared jeffery

"One of my favorite restaurants. There is a $15 lunch deal, which is great. Note, you might need to pay by card as this place orders via contactless..."

Virginia Gwen

"Overall Vapiano provided an excellent quality and taste in food, service and ambient atmosphere. The portions were good and I appreciated the..."

Chris Vo

"The best pasta available here which is authentic. They prepare almost everything in house. One serving is so filling. Parking here is little..."

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