Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:30 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in San Diego: 2:06 AM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (619) 795-1700 to confirm.
Location & directions
1029 Rosecrans StSan Diego, CA 92106
About Shanghai Bun
Looking for a Shanghainese restaurant in San Diego? Shanghai Bun is at 1029 Rosecrans St, San Diego, California. Our San Diego guide covers 1,904 food and drink spots, and this is one of them. Prices are mid-range ($20–30 per person).
Shanghai Bun is open 7 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM.
Shanghai Bun's menu features 72 dishes and drinks across 9 sections, including Beverages, Chinese Tapas, Appetizers & Salads, Soup, and Wok Classics (Served with white rice. Substitute white rice . Menu highlights include Milk Tea, Shanghai Bun Sampler, and Garlic Edamame.
Available service options are outdoor seating, no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, quiet, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups. The place is family friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and happy-hour drinks.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (619) 795-1700 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Shanghainese Restaurant · Chinese
- Address
- 1029 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92106
- Phone
- (619) 795-1700
- Price range
- $20–30 per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Menu
- 72 items
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Shanghainese restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
Typical prices for Shanghainese restaurants across the US
Based on 6 menus with 582 priced items from Shanghainese restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $19.45, and half of all items are priced between $12.95 and $25.95.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken | 83% | $19.95 |
| Jellyfish | 50% | $11.65 |
| White Rice | 50% | $2.00 |
Calculated from 6 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Photos
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Happy-hour drinks
- Happy-hour food
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Shanghai Bun there are 16 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 27 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (6), Seafood (3), Mexican & Tex-Mex (3), and Burgers & Fast Food (3).
4 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeJennings House Cafe< 0.1 mi
- SeafoodPoint Loma Fish Shop< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsHarbor Town Pub< 0.1 mi
- PizzaPizzeria Alfredo< 0.1 mi
- ItalianPomodoro0.1 mi
What to expect at a Shanghainese restaurant
Chinese restaurants in the US range from American-Chinese takeout counters – General Tso’s chicken, lo mein, egg rolls – to restaurants specializing in regional Chinese cooking: fiery Sichuan, Cantonese dim sum and roast meats, Hunan, Shanghainese soup dumplings, Taiwanese beef noodle soup and Dongbei dumplings.
What to order
- Dumplings or bao – a good test of a kitchen’s handwork
- Mapo tofu or dan dan noodles – Sichuan classics with numbing peppercorn heat
- Roast duck or char siu – Cantonese barbecue, often displayed in the window
- Dim sum – served mainly on weekend mornings and lunchtimes
Good to know
- Lunch specials with rice and soup are among the best-value meals in any city.
- Dim sum is busiest on weekend late mornings – arrive early for the widest selection.
- Calling in takeout orders directly is usually cheaper than delivery apps.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Shanghai Bun's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM; Friday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM.
Is Shanghai Bun open on Sunday?
Yes, Shanghai Bun is open on Sundays: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM.
Where is Shanghai Bun located?
Shanghai Bun is located at 1029 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92106.
What is the phone number of Shanghai Bun?
You can call Shanghai Bun at (619) 795-1700.
Does Shanghai Bun offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Shanghai Bun offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Shanghai Bun?
The typical price range at Shanghai Bun is $20–30 per person.
Does Shanghai Bun take reservations?
Yes, Shanghai Bun accepts reservations.
Is Shanghai Bun wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Shanghai Bun open late?
No, Shanghai Bun usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Shanghai Bun?
There are 27 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Shanghai Bun. Nearby options include Jennings House Cafe (< 0.1 mi), Point Loma Fish Shop (< 0.1 mi), and Harbor Town Pub (< 0.1 mi).
How much do Shanghainese restaurants across the US cost?
Based on 6 menus with 582 priced items from Shanghainese restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $19.45, and half of all items are priced between $12.95 and $25.95.
