Shang Cafe San Jose

Xiao Long Bao (Soup Dumplings)

Thin-skinned pork dumplings with a genuine broth pocket — the restaurant's calling card and most consistently praised item

Scallion Pancakes

Crispy, layered flatbread with good char on the outside and a chewy interior — a reliable starter

Shanghai Pan-Fried Noodles

Wok-tossed thick noodles with good smoky wok hei, typically served with pork and vegetables

Red-Braised Pork Belly

Slow-cooked pork belly in a soy-sugar glaze — tender and richly lacquered, a Shanghainese comfort staple

Stir-Fried Rice Cakes

Chewy nian gao with vegetables and pork — satisfying but can lean oily; a dividing dish