Ala Shanghai Chinese

Cold Apptizers

Smoked Fish	$8.00	Well fried Carp fish in dark sweet soy sauce.
Sweet Sour Spare Ribs	$6.00	Stewed little spare ribs w. sweet & sour flavor.
Jelly Fish	$7.00	Stir shredded jelly fish w. scallion & sesame oil.
Drunken Chicken	$7.00	Steamed chicken marinated in shaoxing wine.
Soy Beef	$7.00	Thin sliced beef cooked w. five spices.
Sliced Pork Shank	$6.00	Thin sliced salted pork shank w. peppercorn.
Salted Duck	$7.00	Steamed salted duck w. peppercorn.
Shanghaiese Dough	$6.00	Stewed wheat dough w. mushroom, bamboo & fungus in brown sauce.
Vegetarian Duck	$6.00	Tofu roll stuffed w. shredded mushroom & bamboo shoot.
Aster Salad	$6.00	Stir chopped aster & tofu w. sesame oil.
Spicy Cabbage	$5.00	Preserved shredded napa cabbage w. sugar, vinegar & dried chili pepper.
Soy Bean w. Szechuan Pickle	$5.00	Sauteed soy bean w. shredded Szechuan pickle.
Crispy Fava Bean	$6.00	Crispy fava bean w. salt. grandma?s home snack.
Cucumber Salad	$5.00	Shredded cucumber w. scallion & sesame oil.
Cold Sesame Noodle	$5.00	Cold noodle w. shredded cucumber, scallion & sesame sauce.
Cold Appetizers Combo	$10.00 – $24.00

Soup & Casserole

Seafood Soup	$10.00	Scallop, shrimp and squid in thick soup with tofu.
Clam w. Luffa in Soup	$10.00	Luffa with little neck clams in vegetarian?s broth.
Fish w. Capsella in Soup	$10.00	Shredded fish with chopped capsella in thick soup.
Aunt Sung?s Fish Soup	$10.00	Hot & sour soup with shredded fish, ham, bamboo shoot, mushroom and cilantro.
Pork w. Tofu & Capsella in Soup	$8.00	Shredded pork w. tofu and chopped capsella in thick soup.
West Lake Beef Soup	$8.00	Minced beef w. egg white and cilantro in thick soup.
Chicken w. Corn Soup	$6.00	Minced chicken w. creamy corn & egg in thick soup.
Shanghai Wonton Soup	$6.00	Wonton stuffed with pork and bok-choy in soup.
Vegetarian Hot & Sour Soup	$6.00	House hot & sour soup w. mushroom, bamboo shoot, tofu, fungus and carrot.
Yan-Du-Xian Casserole	$16.00	Traditional Shanghaiese soup with salted pork belly, bamboo shoot and tofu knot. For 4 servings.
Home Style Casserole	$20.00	Family style soup with shrimp, chicken, pork belly, mushroom, bamboo shoot, ham, napa cabbage and vermicelli noodle. For 4 servings.
Lion?s Head Casserole	$16.00	Three large meat balls with baby bok-choy and vermicelli noodle in soup. For 4 servings.
Fish Head Casserole	$15.00	Stewed half fish head with mushroom, bamboo shoot, tofu and bean noodle in soup. For 4 servings.
Wonton & Chicken Casserole	$14.00	Shanghai wonton, chopped chicken and baby bok-choy in chicken broth. For 4 servings.
Seafood Casserole	$28.00	Home style soup with whole shrimp, scallop, squid , clam, mushroom, napa cabbage and vermicelli noodle in broth. For 4 servings.
Tilapia w. Turnip in Soup	$18.00	Whole tilapia with shredded turnip and scallion in soup. For 4 servings.

Noodle in Soup

Lo-mein, rice cake, rice noodle, pad thai or vermicelli

Seafood	$10.00	W. scallop, shrimp & squid
Shanghai	$9.00	W. shrimp, chicken & pork)
Shrimp	$9.00
Pork w. Salted Veggie	$8.00
Pork w. Szechuan Pickle	$8.00
Smoked Fish	$8.00
Soy Beef	$8.00
Beef in Szechuan Style	$8.00
Dai-Lu Style	$8.00
Chicken w. Vegetable	$8.00
Vegetable	$7.00
Spicy Minced Pork Noodle	$6.00
Noodle with Scallion Flavor	$5.00

Dim Sum

Steamed Pork Soup Dumplings	$6.00	Steamed shanghaiese dumpling stuffed w. pork and broth. Soup in the dumpling. 6 per order.
Crab & Pork Soup Dumplings	$8.00	Steamed Shanghaiese dumpling stuffed with crab meat, pork and broth. Soup in the dumpling 6 per order.
Pan Fried Tiny Pork Buns	$6.00	Pan fried puffy bun stuffed with pork. 6 per order
Pan Fried Pork Dumplings	$6.00	Pan fried dumpling stuffed with pork. 6 Per order
Pork & Leek Dumplings	$6.00	Steamed dumpling stuffed with pork & leek. 6 Per order.
Steamed Vegetable Dumplings	$6.00	Steamed dumpling stuffed with bok-choy,mushroom, carrot & dried tofu. 6 Per order
Steamed Shrimp Dumplings	$6.00	Steamed dumpling stuffed with shrimp and bamboo shoot. 4 Per order
Steamed Sticky Rice Shu Mai	$6.00	Steamed shu mai stuffed with sticky rice, ham, dried shrimp & mushroom. 6 Per order
Steamed Seafood Shu Mai	$6.00	Steamed shu mai stuffed with scallop and shrimp. 4 Per order.
Scallion Pancake	$4.00	Pan fried thin pancake with green onion.
D11. Steamed Vegetable Buns	$4.00	Steamed puffy bun stuffed with bok-choy & mushroom. 2 Per order.
Shanghai Spring Rolls	$4.00	Fried spring roll stuffed shredded mushroom & cabbage. 2 Per order.
Wontons in Spicy Flavor	$6.00	Steamed wonton marinated with cucumber, scallion, sesame chili sauce and sesame seed. 10 Per order.
Crispy Fried Wontons	$6.00	Fried crispy wonton stuffed w. pork and veggie. 10 Per order.

Seafood

Scallop w. Baby Bok-Choy	$24.00	Sauteed light breaded sea scallops with fresh baby bok-choy in light ginger white sauce.
Scallop w. Salt & Pepper	$24.00	Fried sea scallops with chopped garlic, scallion, fresh chili pepper and salt.
Scallop w. Garlic Sauce	$24.00	Sauteed light breaded sea scallops with green and red pepper in garlic sauce.
Fried Shrimp in Home Style	$18.00	Fried whole shrimps, with head and shell, in light sweet ginger brown sauce.
Whole Shrimp w. Salt & Pepper	$18.00	Fried whole shrimps with chopped garlic, scallion, fresh chili pepper and salt.
Whole Shrimp w. Salted Egg Yolk	$18.00	Sauteed whole shrimps with mashed salty egg yolk. Grandma?s cooking style.
Prawn w. Salt & Pepper	$18.00	Crispy fried prawns w. minced garlic, salt and pepper.
Prawn w. Honey Walnut	$18.00	Light fried prawns marinated with House mayonnaise and surrounding by honey walnuts and broccoli.
Prawn w. Asparagus	$18.00	Sauteed prawns w. asparagus in white sauce.
Prawn w. Vegetables & Pine Nuts	$18.00	Sauteed prawns w. mixed vegetables in clear sauce and topping with pine nuts.
General Tso?s Prawn	$18.00	Sauteed light breaded prawns with General Tso?s sauce and surrounding by broccoli.
Sesame Prawn	$18.00	Sauteed light breaded prawns with brownish sweet & sour sauce & topping with sesame seeds.
Squid w. Salt & Pepper	$14.00	Fried squids with chopped garlic, scallion, fresh chili pepper and salt.
Squid w. Celery	$14.00	Sauteed squid with celery in white sauce.
Clam w. Black Bean Sauce	$14.00	Sauteed little neck clams with scallion in black bean sauce.
Clam w. Ginger & Scallion	$14.00	Sauteed little neck clams with ginger & scallion in white sauce.

Fish

Fish Belly w. Brown Sauce	$14.00	Stewed middle part of Buffalo Carp with ginger & scallion in brown sauce.
Fish Belly w. Chili Sauce	$14.00	Stewed middle part of Buffalo Carp with garlic, onion, scallion and ginger in chili sauce.
Fish Tail w. Brown Sauce	$14.00	Stewed tail of Buffalo Carp with ginger & scallion in brown sauce.
Whole Fish w. Brown Sauce	$16.00	Stewed whole yellow snapper with mushroom and bamboo shoot in brown sauce.
Fried Fish Filet w. Seaweed	$16.00	Crispy fried fish filet with seaweed breading.
Tilapia w. Scallion	$16.00	Stewed whole tilapia w. ginger & scallion in brown sauce.
Crispy Whole Fish	$16.00	Crispy fried whole tilapia marinated with Homemade spicy & sweet sauce.
Crispy Fish w. Pine Nut	$18.00	Crispy fried whole boneless bass marinated with sweet and sour sauce and topped with pine nuts.
Steamed Fish w. Hot Pepper	$16.00	Steamed whole tilapia with minced chili pepper and light soy sauce.
Sauteed Fish Filet w. Capsella	$16.00	Sauteed flounder filet with capsella in white sauce.
Sauteed Filet w. Wine Sauce	$16.00	Sauteed flounder filet with black fungus in shaoxin wine sauce.
Fish Filet w. Snow Pea & Bamboo	$16.00	Sauteed flounder filet with snow pea & bamboo shoot in white sauce.
Fish Filet w. Onion & Mushroom	$16.00	Sauteed light breaded flounder filet w. onion & straw mushroom in brown sauce.
Fish Filet w. Sweet & Sour Sauce	$16.00	Sauteed light breaded flounder filet w. sweet & sour sauce.
Crispy Fish Filet	$16.00	Crispy fried flounder filet with sweet & spicy sauce.
Fish Filet in Spicy Broth	$18.00	Sliced flounder filet with Chinese cabbage and vermicelli in Szechuan style chili broth.
Pan Fried Whole Flounder	$24.00	Pan fried whole flounder w. scallion & light soy sauce.
Steamed Whole Flounder	$24.00	Steamed whole flounder w. ginger, scallion & soy sauce.

Poultry

Chicken w. Capsella & Bamboo	$12.00	Sauteed shredded chicken with capsella and bamboo shoot in white sauce.
Chicken w. Green Pea	$12.00	Sauteed shredded chicken with green pea in white sauce.
Rainbow Shredded Chicken	$12.00	Sauteed shredded chicken with shredded snow pea, mushroom, bamboo shoot and carrot in white sauce.
Chicken w. String Bean	$12.00	Sauteed shredded chicken with green bean in brown sauce.
Chicken w. Baby Bok-choy	$12.00	Sauteed sliced chicken with baby bok-choy in white sauce.
Chicken w. Snow Pea & Mushroom	$12.00	Sauteed sliced chicken with snow pea and mushroom in white sauce.
Chicken w. Broccoli	$12.00	Sauteed sliced chicken with broccoli in brown sauce.
Chicken w. Eggplant	$12.00	Sauteed sliced chicken with eggplant in brown sauce.
Chicken w. Hot Peppers	$13.00	Fried sliced chicken with jalapeno, dried pepper and chili flavor.
General Tso?s Chicken	$13.00	Crispy breaded chicken with spicy, sweet & sour sauce.
Orange Flavor Chicken	$13.00	Crispy breaded chicken with orange flavored, spicy, sweet & sour sauce.
Sesame Chicken	$13.00	Crispy breaded chicken with brownish sweet & sour sauce, topping with sesame seeds.
Sweet & Sour Chicken	$13.00	Crispy breaded chicken with sweet & sour sauce.
Kung-Po Chicken	$12.00	Sauteed diced chicken with celery, peanut and spicy pepper in brown sauce.
Chicken w. Cashew Nut	$12.00	Sauteed diced chicken with cashew nuts and celery in brown sauce.
Peking Duck	$19.00	Crispy roasted duck serves with scallion, cucumber & hoisin sauce in a steamed bread. Half per order.
House Crispy Duck	$17.00	Crispy fried pre-seasoned duck. Half per order.

Beef

Crispy Shredded Beef	$12.00	Crispy fried shredded beef marinated with brownish sweet & sour sauce.
Spicy Shredded Beef	$12.00	Fried shredded beef w. dried chili, jalapeno, fresh garlic and pepper-corn in light soy sauce.
Beef w. Dried Tofu & Pepper	$12.00	Sauteed shredded beef w. dried tofu, jalapeno and light soy sauce.
Beef w. String Bean	$12.00	Sauteed shredded beef w. onion and black pepper in brown sauce.
Beef in Szechuan Style	$14.00	Stewed beef shank with chili pepper in Szechuan style.
Sliced Beef in Spicy Broth	$16.00	Sliced beef with Chinese cabbage and vermicelli in Szechuan style chili broth.
Sliced Beef w. Scallion	$14.00	Sauteed sliced beef with scallion and bamboo shoot in light soy sauce.
Sliced Beef w. Bitter Melon	$14.00	Sauteed sliced beef with bitter melon & black bean sauce.
Beef w. Snow Pea	$14.00	Sauteed sliced beef with snow pea in brown sauce.
Pepper Steak	$14.00	Sauteed sliced beef with green pepper and onion in brown sauce.
Beef w. Broccooli	$14.00	Sauteed sliced beef with broccoli in brown sauce.
Orange Flavor Beef	$15.00	Crispy light breaded beef with orange flavored sweet and sour sauce.
General Tso?s Beef	$15.00	Crispy light breaded beef with general tso?s sauce.
Sesame Beef	$15.00	Crispy light breaded beef with brownish sweet & sour sauce, topping with sesame seeds.
Sizzling Beef w. Vegetables	$15.00	Sauteed sliced beef with mixed vegetables in brown sauce. Serve on a sizzling skillet.

Pork

Tong-Po Pork	$14.00	Stewed pork belly in Shanghaiese style. Significant dish in authentic cooking.
Stewed Pork w. Tofu Knot	$12.00	Stewed pork belly with tofu knots in brown sauce.
Double Cooked Pork	$12.00	Sauteed steamed thin pork belly with cabbage, pepper, mushroom and dried tofu in brown sauce.
Smoked Pork w. Chili Pepper	$12.00	Sauteed smoked pork with Jalapeno & soy sauce.
Smoked Pork w. Bitter Melon	$14.00	Sauteed smoked pork with bitter melon & soy sauce.
Spare Rib in Wuxi Style	$14.00	Stewed baby ribs with ginger, scallion, black vinegar, wine, soy sauce and sugar in wuxi style.
Peking Pork Chop	$14.00	Crispy fried boneless pork chop with brownish sweet and sour sauce.
Salt & Pepper Pork Chop	$14.00	Crispy fried boneless pork chop with salt and pepper.
Pork w. Garlic Sauce	$12.00	Sauteed shredded pork w. peppers in garlic sauce.
Pork w. Bamboo Shoot	$12.00	Sauteed shredded pork w. bamboo shoot in white sauce.
Mo-Shu Pork	$12.00	Sauteed shredded pork with vegetables. Serves with 4 pancakes.
Sliced Pork w. Fava Bean	$12.00	Sauteed sliced pork w. fava bean in white sauce.
Sliced Pork w. Fungus	$12.00	Sauteed sliced pork w. black fungus and scallion in brown sauce.
Sliced Pork in Spicy Broth	$14.00	Sliced pork with chinese cabbage and vermicelli in szechuan style chili broth.
Pork Intestine w. Onion in Pot	$15.00	Sliced pork intestine w. onion, scallion & brown sauce in hot pot.
Pork Intestine w. Jalapeno	$15.00	Sliced pork intestine w. jalapeno & brown sauce.

Vegetable

Bok-Choy w. Tofu Skin	$11.00	Sauteed baby bok-choy with tofu skin in white sauce.
Bok-choy w. Mushroom	$11.00	Bok-choy in white sauce & shitaki mushroom in brown.
Luffa w. Soy Bean	$12.00	Sauteed young luffa w. soy bean in white sauce.
Cabbage w. Ham	$12.00	Sauteed napa cabbage with chinese ham in white sauce.
Lily Bulb w. Celery	$12.00	Sauteed lily bulb w. celery in white sauce.
Lily Bulb w. Asparagus & Ginkgo	$13.00	Sauteed lily bulb w. asparagus & ginkgo in white sauce.
Salted Veggie w. Soy Bean & Tofu Sheet	$11.00	Sauteed salted veggie w. soy bean and tofu sheet.
Salted Veggie w. Fried Tofu	$10.00	Sauteed salted veggie w. fried soft tofu in white sauce.
Tofu in Home Style	$11.00	Fried soft tofu with sliced pork and veggies in chili sauce.
Tofu w. Crab Meat	$12.00	Sauteed silky tofu topping with crab meat with scallion.
Ma-Po Tofu	$10.00	Sauteed silky tofu with minced pork in Szechuan style.
Tofu w. Brown Sauce	$10.00	Sauteed tofu w. mushroom and bamboo in brown sauce.
Vegetarian Pork Chop	$12.00	Crispy fried tofu-made pork chop with salt and pepper.
Vegetarian Sausage w. Pepper	$12.00	Sauteed tofu sausage w. Jalapeno in brown sauce.
Vegetarian Chicken w. Fungus	$12.00	Sauteed tofu-made chicken with black fungus and soy bean in brown sauce.
Bamboo Shoot w. Capsella	$12.00	Sauteed bamboo shoot with capsella in white sauce.
Eggplant w. Garlic Sauce	$12.00	Sauteed Chinese eggplant with minced pork in garlic sauce.
Sauteed Pea Shoot	$13.00	Sauteed snow pea shoots and leaves with light white sauce.
Pea Shoot w. Crab Meat	$16.00	Sauteed snow pea shoots and leaves, topping with crab meat.
Chinese Broccoli w. Fresh Garlic	$12.00	Sauteed Chinese Broccoli w. fresh garlic in white sauce.
Sauteed String Bean	$11.00	Sauteed string bean with minced pork in white sauce.

Pan Fried Noodle

Crispy noodle topping with delights

Seafood	$16.00	W. scallop, prawn & squid
Shanghai	$14.00	W. prawn, chicken & pork
Prawn & Vegetable	$12.00
Beef & Vegetable	$11.00
Chicken & Vegetable	$10.00
Pork & Vegetable	$10.00
Mixed Vegetable	$10.00

Lo-Mein & Fried Rice

Lo-mein, rice cake, rice noodle, pad thai or fried rice

Seafood	$12.00	W. scallop, shrimp & squid
Shanghai	$10.00	W. shrimp, chicken & pork
Shrimp	$9.00
Beef	$8.00
Chicken	$8.00
Pork	$8.00
Vegetable	$8.00
Singapore Rice Noodle	$10.00	Rice noodle with shrimp, chicken and pork in curry flavor.
Rice Cake w. Pork & Capsella	$10.00	Rice cake with shredded pork, bamboo shoot & capsella.

Chef’s Specials

Sea Cucumber w. Shrimp Seed	$48.00	Stewed whole sea cucumber w. shrimp roe in homemade brown sauce.
Beggar?s Chicken	$32.00	Baked whole chicken wrapped in lotus leaf with traditional flavors.
Duck w. Scallion	$36.00	Braised whole duck w. ginger, scallion, five spices, Shaoxing wine and soy sauce for 3 hours. The duck is tender and flavored.
Eight Jewel Duck	$36.00	Crispy boneless whole duck stuffed with dried shrimp, ham, mushroom, bamboo shoot and sticky rice.
Honey Ham	$32.00	Sliced Chinese ham w. Lotus seed in honey sauce. Serves with steamed chinese breads.
Crystal Shrimp	$16.00	Sauteed baby shrimps w. light, white sauce. Signature Shanghaiese style.
Sauteed Shredded Eel	$18.00	Stir fried shredded eel in traditional Shanghaiese style.
Sauteed Fish & Shrimp w. Nuts	$18.00	Sauteed shredded fish and shrimp w. peanut, cashew and pine nut in white sauce.
Jumbo Shrimp w. Chili Sauce	$24.00	Braised jumbo shrimp w. Onion, pepper, garlic and minced pork in chili sauce. 6 jumbo shrimps per order.
Sauteed Shrimp w. Ginkgo	$16.00	Sauteed baby shrimp w. ginkgo in white sauce.
Sea Cucumber w. Triple Delights	$22.00	Sauteed sea cucumber w. sliced chicken, ham & shrimp in brown sauce.
Lion?s Head w. Brown Sauce	$16.00	Stewed large meat balls with homemade brown sauce.
Chicken w. Chestnut in Pot	$15.00	Stewed chicken w. chestnuts & scallion in brown sauce, serve in a ceramic pot.
Pork Shoulder in Shanghai Style	$24.00	Stewed whole pork shoulder in homemade brown sauce.
Golden Soft Shell Crab	$24.00	Stir fried soft shell crab w. Salty egg yolk. 3 crabs per order.
Sizzling Lamb with Scallion	$18.00	Sauteed sliced lamb leg with scallion and Sha-cha sauce. Serve on a sizzling skillet.

Dessert

Crispy Red Bean Pancake	$4.00	Crispy pancake stuffed with red bean paste.
Steamed Red Bean Bun	$3.00	Steamed puffy bun stuffed with red bean paste.
Eight Jewel Sticky Rice	$6.00	Steamed sticky rice topped with dried fruit and stuffed with red bean paste in the middle.
Steamed Thousand-layers Cake	$4.00	Steamed multi-layers cake with salty egg yolk.
Tiny Rice Ball in Sweet Soup	$5.00	Tiny rice ball with fermented glutinous rice and osmanthus in sweet thick soup. For 2 servings.
Goji Berry Jelly	$4.00	Chrysanthemum jelly with goji berry and osmanthus.
Home-made Ice Cream	$4.00	Home made ice cream with green tea, red bean or lychee flavor.
Ice Cream	$2.00	Regular ice cream with vanilla or chocolate flavor.

Beverage

Perrier Sparkling Water	$3.00
Bottle Spring Water	$2.00
Orange Juice	$2.00
Apple Juice	$2.00
Cranberry Juice	$2.00
Soda	$2.00

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