Shanghai's Best facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Shanghai's Best |
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The restaurant in Pine Street Market, 2022
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| Restaurant information | |
| Established | April 2018 |
| Current owner(s) | Lin Chen |
| Food type | Chinese |
| City | Portland |
| County | Multnomah |
| State | Oregon |
| Country | United States |
Shanghai's Best is a popular Chinese restaurant in Portland, Oregon. It is also known as Shanghai's Best Street Food. As of 2022, you can find it at the Pine Street Market. Before that, it was at the Alder Street food cart pod in Portland and also in Salem.
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What Kind of Food Does Shanghai's Best Serve?
Shanghai's Best is famous for its delicious shengjian mantou. These are a special type of fried baozi, which are steamed buns. Imagine a soft, fluffy bun that's crispy and golden on the bottom!
Dumplings and Fillings
The restaurant makes pan-fried dumplings with different fillings. You can choose from pork or chicken. They also have options for people who don't eat meat.
- The vegetarian dumplings have egg, chives, and mung bean noodles inside.
- The vegan dumplings are made with tofu, mushrooms, carrots, and celery.
Other Tasty Treats
Besides the famous fried buns and dumplings, Shanghai's Best offers other yummy items. You can find steamed buns filled with barbecued pork. They also have sweet red bean paste buns. Sometimes, they even sell mooncakes, which are a traditional Chinese pastry.
The Story of Shanghai's Best
The owner, Lin Chen, started Shanghai's Best in April 2018. It quickly became a favorite spot for many people.
Moving Around Portland
In 2019, the Alder Street food cart pod where Shanghai's Best was located had to close. This was because new buildings were going to be built there. The food cart was put into storage for a while.
Later in October 2019, it moved to The Yard Food Park in Salem. Then, in July 2021, the business came back to Portland. It started operating from the Cart Blocks. Since 2022, Shanghai's Best has been serving its food from the Pine Street Market.
Dumpling Week Fun
Shanghai's Best also took part in The Oregonian's yearly Dumpling Week in 2022. This is a special event where many restaurants offer unique dumpling dishes. It's a great way for people to try different kinds of dumplings!
