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Shanghai Teahouse- Port Adelaide

220 Commercial Rd, Port Adelaide SA 5015, Australia

Recommended by 14 people

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Find Shanghai Teahouse- Port Adelaide

220 Commercial Rd, Port Adelaide SA 5015, Australia

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+61 411 645 158
HoursMonday: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Shanghai Teahouse- Port Adelaide

Port Adelaide shoppers slip into Shanghai Teahouse for dependable dim sum baskets, fragrant teapots, and calm respite. Solid wrappers keep the steamed har gow intact, while pan-fried pork dumplings hit tables with crisp edges alongside dipping dishes of chili oil. Diners pair baskets of chicken satay skewers and steamed pork buns with hot jasmine tea or a happy hour pint of Coopers. Lemon chicken arrives as a sliced whole fillet rather than battered bites, coated evenly in citrus sauce alongside special fried rice.

  • Handmade Dumplings: Pan-fried pork dumplings crisp up like potstickers without fragile skins tearing on the steam paper.
  • Teahouse & Bar: Specialty pots of hot jasmine, green, or herbal rose bud tea sit alongside tap beers and wine.
  • Fillet Lemon Chicken: Prepared as a tender sliced whole fillet instead of fragmented battered morsels.
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Why Diners Choose Shanghai Teahouse

Freshly made dumplings, dependable cooking, and specialty teas paired with relaxed dining in Port Adelaide.

  • Expertly crafted pan-fried dumplings

    Dumplings are hand-crafted and pan-fried to order, retaining structural integrity and crisp casing without falling apart or sticking.

    all of the dumplings had solid casing so didn’t stick to the paper and didn’t fall apart when you picked it up.

    Good Food Good Mood

  • Whole-fillet poultry preparations

    Unlike conventional chopped and battered preparations, entrees like lemon chicken are cooked as whole fillets.

    The lemon chicken was done in a fillet and not individual pieces battered which I really like.

    Janice Hamilton

  • Reliable culinary consistency

    Regulars and returning diners count on reliably executed flavors and recipes across visits without unexpected kitchen variance.

    The food is consistently delicious which is why we come back. Never a " they must have changed the Chef" moment.

    David Simpson

  • Warm and attentive front-of-house care

    Guests consistently note welcoming and attentive service from staff, whether dining in during busy periods or dropping in casually.

    Good food and excellent service, the staff were so friendly and welcoming and helpful.

    Timothy Asquith-Frawley

  • Relaxing teahouse atmosphere

    Guests can relax in a calm, spacious dining room featuring specialty hot tea selections like fragrant jasmine or green tea.

    Clean and well-designed café with plenty of space to sit and relax. The duck was amazing, and there was a huge variety of food to choose from. I really enjoyed the green tea—it was delicious.

    Kosta

  • Specialty tea and beverage pairings

    Dim sum classics and hot teas are complemented by a licensed drinks program offering beer on tap, wine, and champagne.

    Together with rose bud and honey tea and a few champagnes and wine the whole experience was exceptional.

    Susanne Lewcock

Customer-favourite handmade dumplings and signature mains

  • Pan-fried pork dumplings

    Pan-Fried Pork Dumpings (The Fan Favourite), which paired with their Chili Oil and Soy Sauce is amazing. On par for some of the best dumplings I've had in a Chinese Restaurant.

    J

  • Steamed pork buns

    Steamed Pork Buns, with the sweet soft and puffy bread, and the marinated and tender pork filling in between.

    J

  • Shanghai tea duck

    Mains were the Shanghai tea duck which was bliss.

    Susanne Lewcock

  • Lemon chicken

    The lemon chicken was done in a fillet and not individual pieces battered which I really like.

    Janice Hamilton

Other favorites

Teas and desserts to complete your visit

  • Jasmine tea

    The Jasmine tea was fresh and taste good.

    Mil Chan

  • Green tea

    I really enjoyed the green tea—it was delicious.

    Kosta

  • Rose bud and honey tea

    Together with rose bud and honey tea and a few champagnes and wine the whole experience was exceptional.

    Susanne Lewcock

  • Fried ice cream with strawberry topping

    Desserts were fried ice cream with strawberry topping.

    Susanne Lewcock

Before you head over

Practical advice on seating availability, drink specials, and takeaway timing

  • Walk In for Last-Minute Tables

    Drop in spontaneously when running errands or seeking a last-minute table; the dining room generally has open seating and reliable walk-in capacity without lengthy queues.

  • Watch for Window Happy Hour Specials

    Look out for the window happy hour board to pair dim sum bites like potstickers and dumplings with discounted beers like Coopers, wine, or champagne alongside herbal teas.

  • Allow Extra Time for Peak Takeaway

    If picking up dinner during peak evening periods, allow extra turnaround time as dishes are prepared freshly to order.

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