Ala Shanghai Chinese Cuisine

The staff were very friendly and helpful in choosing some of the dishes we tried. We tried 2 noodles dishes that were excellent (their noodles are homemade)! We also tried the pork bao buns and a dumpling sampler. Everything was delicious! We will definitely be returning to try more.

I enjoyed a really delicious weekday lunch with my husband a few weeks ago. It was our first time here, and we were impressed immediately by the ambiance. The restaurant was full but not loud; everyone seemed to be eating, talking, and generally enjoying ourselves. This is definitely one of the nicer places to go for Chinese food. Eta: I have been back a few more times and it is great every time. Absolutely consistent! Adding more pics of more delicious food. We were seated quickly, and tea and water were brought out right away. The waiter answered our questions easily and we were surprised by how fast the food came out. All of it was delicious! The egg drop soup was some of the best I have had. I love that all of their chicken dishes use white meat; the General Tso came with the perfect amount of spice, too. We also shared the Beef Chow Fun. It was good, but I am excited to try other entrees next time. We didn't feel rushed at all. Despite the quick arrival of the food, there was no push for us to go. It was nice to enjoy our lunch and even chat with one of the nice young men who works there. I can't wait for another visit - highly recommend.

This place seemed to be renovated. The inside interior doesn’t look the same as any of the pics I have seen on Google. It’s a bit dimmer inside. And they played jazz music. Quiet dining experience with excellent service from all the staff! Good authentic food! Stir fry pea shoots with garlic was yummy but some of the pea shoots are old and chewy. Pan fried pork buns are juicy and delicious. Story fry rice cake with some sort of greens. The texture of the rice cakes were too mushy. Rice wine marinated chicken as appetizer was pretty good. But light on the flavor. Overall, it’s a B +on the food. Service was A!

We just went today with a party of 8 and had a great time. Food here is always amazing. The Atmosphere is nice. The service was ok. We had to flag people down a few times (they didn't check up on us like most restaurants do after you have started eating your food). But even so we will definitely return again!

Our favorite Chinese restaurant in the Capital District. The food is beautiful and delicious. The waiters are friendly and attentive. Many gluten free options including dumplings to enjoy. This is a great restaurant to go to when you want to slow down, mindfully eat & drink tea while relaxing in a welcoming environment.

Ala Shanghai is truly a gem! I had an amazing experience from start to finish. The food was incredibly fresh, authentic, and full of rich Shanghai flavors. Every dish was perfectly seasoned, beautifully presented, and tasted even better than it looked. The soup dumplings were juicy and delicious, the entrées were flavorful with generous portions, and everything came out hot and fast. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made the whole meal feel welcoming and comfortable. Whether you’re stopping by for a casual dinner or celebrating something special, this place never disappoints. Highly recommend Ala Shanghai for anyone craving top-quality, authentic Chinese food in the area!

We were looking for Chinese take out in lathem and the place I went to was closed so I saw this place nearby. There's not too many sit down chinese restaurants in the area so my friend and we're like lots go. The place is small, very quaint nicely lit. Service was great. Food was delicious. It looked like there was family style dishes there. All the tables around us were filled with beautiful looking foods. We ordered a beef noodle dish and a beef with veggies dish and some egg drop soups that had a hint of corn. It was fabulous. I wish I could remember the names. Also Hot tea and it was perfect. Clean fresh tasty. I need to go back and explore the menu a little more. Loved this place.