The Bund 8 外滩8号

Ed Tom Edited a month ago

Everyone speaks Shanghainese so you know it is authentic! Pan friend bao looks like it is freshly made . The dough is fluffy and I like the meat flavor. Only wish there are juicy ! Will come back for lunch next time and try more dishes….. we came back for lunch and it was much better.. many selection to choose from $12.99. The pork belly was so delicious! Can’t wait to go back and sample more dishes…

Jim Wang 3 months ago

A Hidden Gem for Authentic Shanghai Cuisine！ The Bund 8 is easily one of the best Chinese restaurants in Southern California and one of the most authentic Shanghai restaurants I've visited outside of China. If you're searching for authentic Chinese food, Shanghai cuisine, soup dumplings (Xiao Long Bao), or the best dumplings in town, this place absolutely delivers. Every dish we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The standout items were the Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings) and Sheng Jian Bao (Shanghai pan-fried pork buns). The soup dumplings were packed with rich broth and perfectly seasoned pork filling, while the Sheng Jian Bao had a crispy golden bottom with a juicy, savory center. These are some of the best dumplings I've had anywhere in California. What makes The Bund 8 special is that it offers authentic Shanghai food that is approachable even for first-time visitors. If you're used to American Chinese food and want to explore traditional Chinese cuisine, this is the perfect place to start. The service was friendly and helpful, especially when explaining menu items that may be unfamiliar to non-Chinese guests. Whether you're looking for authentic Shan

DJ Lew 7 months ago

Shanghainese food was exceptional. We went for a tasting and we're pleased with the food. We started out with appetizers. Marinated layered bean curd, smoked fish, marinated beans, cold drunkened chicken, jellyfish with cucumbers, sweet bbq pork ribs, and ham cuts with vinegar/ginger dip. The appetizers were all exceptional with a flavor of is own. Dinner consisted of herbal chicked soup, crab with rice cakes in wine sauce, sweet and sour rock cod, smoked duck, beef ribs, steamed eggs with clams, stir fried shrimp and for dessert: black sesame

Stefania Aronin 8 months ago

After last night, The Bund 8 has become one of my favorite Chinese restaurants in L.A.! I discovered this restaurant while searching for Crab Roe dishes in LA and it seemed to be the only place that was reliably recommended. The Crab Roe tofu was so flavorful, savory and genuinely addicting. I will absolutely be coming back for this dish. We also ordered the Shanghai Fried Shrimp, which was crunchy and lightly sweet. Another standout and must have. The stir fried rice cakes were delicious, and so were the snow pea tips. The roast duck was good. Not overly oily, but not their main export from what I could tell. It was very well served. Thick pieces of meat. Overall, none of the dishes felt heavy or greasy. It’s very clear whoever is in the kitchen loves to cook. You could tell their heart was in it. I will definitely come back to try other dishes. :)

C P 11 months ago

My former work mom brought me here for lunch. She and her husband are fantastic chefs so I would follow them anywhere because it’s always good. I am trying to understand how anyone could give this place low ratings. This is typical Shanghai food and Shanghai is one of the top food cities in the world in my opinion. The chefs in this kitchen have incredible wok skills and an extremely hot stove. I can’t remember the last time I had string beans this crisp. Same for the shrimp - perfect texture. The eggplant had a crisp skin and soft center. The braised pork you could tell was cooked for a while because the sauce was reduced nicely. The dishes were all simple but cooked to perfection. The flavors were all distinct and delicious. For weekday lunch they have specials. I can’t wait to come back and try other dishes