The spacious Shanghai Palace can seat more than 120 people and at night and on weekends is often crowded so bookings are advisable. The entree selection includes stuffed crabs claws, steamed dim sims and spring rolls while main courses include a seafood combination hot pot with bean curd, salt and pepper chicken and Szechuan beef. Each dish had its own subtle flavour with no hint of corn flour or too much oil. The hot pot, a signature dish, comes with plump prawns and scallops and is outstanding. The service is unobtrusive but our waiter was knowledgeable and attentive and not backward in making recommendations. The Shanghai Palace is very much a family affair which no doubt contributes to the attention to detail apparent in the simple but tasteful decor.
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