Shanghai Restaurant

Chinese Restaurants in Paterson, New Jersey

3.4 (248)

CategoryChinese Restaurants
Address248 Union Ave, Paterson, NJ 07502
StreetUnion Avenue
AreaPaterson, New Jersey
Phone(973) 790-8668
Google rating 3.4 (248)
SourceGoogle Maps and public records · listed Oct 16, 2026

Hours

Monday11 am–3 am
Tuesday11 am–3 am
Wednesday11 am–3 am
Thursday11 am–3 am
Friday11 am–3 am
Saturday11 am–3 am
Sunday11 am–3 am

About Shanghai Restaurant

Located at 248 Union Ave, Paterson, NJ 07502, Shanghai Restaurant operates as a chinese restaurant serving Paterson in New Jersey. This page gathers the practical details people usually look for before visiting: where it is, how to reach it, when it opens and how customers rate it.

Hours are published for 7 days a week. Typical hours are 11 am–3 am. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. You can reach Shanghai Restaurant at (973) 790-8668; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. More information is available on its website, shanghai2paterson.com.

Its Google rating stands at 3.4 out of 5 from 248 reviews, which is below average for the category; consider the recent reviews carefully before visiting.

How Shanghai Restaurant compares with other chinese restaurants in Paterson

  • Its 3.4 rating is below most of the 26 chinese restaurants in Paterson with at least 20 reviews, so read the recent reviews before you go.
  • It is open until 3 AM on a typical day, later than every other chinese restaurant in Paterson that publishes its hours.
  • It shares Union Avenue with 13 other listed businesses.
  • Nearest other chinese restaurants: Yee Kee Chinese Restaurant (0.2 mi), Goody II Chinese and Spanish Restaurant (0.3 mi), New Wo Hop III (0.5 mi)

Before you go

  • Ask about allergens when you order: US food law names nine major allergens (milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy and sesame), and kitchens can tell you which dishes contain them.
  • Restaurant inspection results are kept by the city or county health department; many publish them online or post the latest grade at the door.
  • For table service a tip of 15–20% is customary; at counter-service places tipping is optional.

Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Dian Siddiqa muthahhari 3 months ago

I called to place an order for broccoli with garlic sauce and asked for my usual well-done broccoli, only to get told the chef was “too busy” to cook it through properly. I was totally stunned—how is that a valid excuse for skipping a basic customer request? The male staff who took my call was incredibly short-tempered and rude the entire time. It’s night and day compared to the woman who answers the phone; she’s always polite, patient and accommodating with every order. While I will admit their food itself does taste pretty good, the awful, unprofessional attitude from this male worker completely ruins the ordering experience. It’s unacceptable to brush off simple customization requests with a lazy excuse and treat customers with such disrespect. I’ll only call to order when I know the friendly female staff is working from now on.

dps thenorthem 3 months ago

This restaurant is disgustingly unsanitary, and I’m never ordering from here again. I’ve lived just one block away my whole life and used to grab meals occasionally, drawn in by their cheap DoorDash specials. But this is the second time my mom has discovered bugs floating in her food. I’ve eaten here dozens of times without spotting anything myself, though I don’t inspect every bite closely.My mom is extremely thorough and obsessive about cleanliness, and the only two times she’s gotten food from this spot, she’s pulled out flies and other insects from her dishes. It’s horrifying to think about how many unseen bugs I’ve probably unknowingly eaten over the years. The kitchen clearly lacks basic pest control and proper food prep hygiene. Save yourself the risk of ingesting contaminated food and steer clear of this filthy takeout spot entirely.

Alexandra Rodriguez 4 months ago

rice was mushy , sticking together. Shrimp and broccoli had no sauce just DRY , THE PRICES ARE RIDICULOUS, my order was $13. The minimum was of $10 if using card my orders was $13 I repeated they charged my card $25 MEANWHILE the food is NASTY.. DO NOT , I REPEAT DO NOT eat there. DONT TRUST a Chinese store that stay open @3

Chase Little 10 months ago

Absolutely traumatized, 5 minutes into eating my food my girlfriend screams out—“There’s a roach” We live in a college dorm with consistent pest control and cleanliness. The roach came from the bag and I am absolutely anguished by the possibility of it coming from the food. Any bug, any where—is a serious health hazard. Extremely disappointed having order from there previously and after seeing another review 4yrs ago stating they saw a roach in the building.

Wasif Jalal Edited 11 months ago

I tried the chowmein and lo mein first, kinda bland. The fried chicken and fried rices are great. The online order system is really simple, quick, and efficient. The staff speaks English good enough.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Shanghai Restaurant located?

Shanghai Restaurant is at 248 Union Ave, Paterson, NJ 07502, in Paterson, New Jersey. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Shanghai Restaurant?

Shanghai Restaurant is listed as a chinese restaurant.

What are the hours of Shanghai Restaurant?

Published hours are Monday: 11 am–3 am; Tuesday: 11 am–3 am; Wednesday: 11 am–3 am; Thursday: 11 am–3 am; Friday: 11 am–3 am; Saturday: 11 am–3 am; Sunday: 11 am–3 am. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is Shanghai Restaurant open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday it is open 11 am–3 am.

What is the phone number of Shanghai Restaurant?

You can call Shanghai Restaurant at (973) 790-8668.

How is Shanghai Restaurant rated on Google?

Shanghai Restaurant has a Google rating of 3.4 out of 5 from 248 reviews.

Does Shanghai Restaurant have a website?

Yes, the website of Shanghai Restaurant is shanghai2paterson.com (linked on this page).

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