Take out only. They do make fresh to order. Drive thru is a nice feature. They have pretty ok sweet and sour chicken. The crab Rangoon has no crab in it but I actually prefer that because I love them but am allergic to crabs. They do not give fortune cookies here - sad kitten. .... Update 5.6.24 This place has been my favorite spot for over two years. Lately it just isn't the same. Around the time they started closing on Sundays the quality went way down. The taste is just different.
Vegan Restaurant
Shanghai Express
· $$$$ · raytown · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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Take out only. They do make fresh to order. Drive thru is a nice feature. They have pretty ok sweet and sour chicken. The crab Rangoon has no crab in it but I actually prefer that because I love them but am allergic to crabs. They do not give fortune cookies here - sad kitten. .... Update 5.6.24 This place has been my favorite spot for over two years. Lately it just isn't the same. Around the time they started closing on Sundays the quality went way down. The taste is just different.
I recently moved back to KCMO after spending 8 years in Minnesota and finally had the chance to return to Shanghai Express... I cannot believe it. After 8 years the quality of ingredients and the restaurant itself has retained the standard that used to make this a regular quick stop on my way home from a long day. Find your favorite and you'll make sure you find your way back. Update: 10/08/2024 Drive-Thru Lunch I had Shrimp with Lobster Sauce, brown rice, which came with a Crab Rangoon. I also ordered the egg drop soup, this was the first time having the soup as the last time it was sold out, but I had gone right before close. The Shrimp with Lobster Sauce was 10/10 very savory and all the proper flavors. The Crab Rangoon was very delicious, and had a nice crispy crunch and plenty of filling. The egg drop soup had a nice flavor and texture, not too much egg and plenty of broth. The amount of soup for the price is quite surprising. A great deal for the price. I recommend the restaurant and everything I ordered.
I recently moved back to KCMO after spending 8 years in Minnesota and finally had the chance to return to Shanghai Express... I cannot believe it. After 8 years the quality of ingredients and the restaurant itself has retained the standard that used to make this a regular quick stop on my way home from a long day. Find your favorite and you'll make sure you find your way back. Update: 10/08/2024 Drive-Thru Lunch I had Shrimp with Lobster Sauce, brown rice, which came with a Crab Rangoon. I also ordered the egg drop soup, this was the first time having the soup as the last time it was sold out, but I had gone right before close. The Shrimp with Lobster Sauce was 10/10 very savory and all the proper flavors. The Crab Rangoon was very delicious, and had a nice crispy crunch and plenty of filling. The egg drop soup had a nice flavor and texture, not too much egg and plenty of broth. The amount of soup for the price is quite surprising. A great deal for the price. I recommend the restaurant and everything I ordered.
The staple food is unpalatable and small in quantity. The chicken is like zombie meat, dark in color and not tender