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New Shanghai Menu Prices 2026: Full List, Dumplings & Best Dishes

New Shanghai is widely regarded as Australia's home of Chinese and Shanghainese cooking, celebrated for its meticulously handmade Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings) and pan fried pork buns. With locations across New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and South Australia, the restaurant serves a comprehensive menu spanning cold entrées, dim sum, wontons, noodles, seafood, meat dishes and an extensive drinks list.

8 Australian locationsHandmade dumplingsAuthentic Shanghainese
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Signature items

Xiao Long Bao (8pcs)$16.00
Pan Fried Pork Buns (8pcs)$20.00
Rainbow Beef$33.80
Salt & Pepper Prawns$35.00
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What to order — at a glance

Cheapest item
Plain Noodle Soup $10.00
Most popular
Xiao Long Bao (8pcs) $16.00

New Shanghai's signature dish

Best value combo
Pork & Chinese Cabbage Dumplings (10pcs) $18.50
Signature splurge
Half Peking Roasted Duck (2 course) $72.80
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New Shanghai full menu and current prices

Prices shown are from the Chatswood Chase 2025 dine-in menu in AUD and are subject to change. A 1.5% surcharge applies to card payments; 15% surcharge on public holidays. Verify current prices with your nearest location.
Cold Dish & Entrée12 itemsNew Shanghai Signature5 itemsDim Sum6 itemsDumplings9 itemsWontons6 itemsSoups5 itemsNoodles9 itemsShanghai Cold Noodles4 itemsRice & Chinese Rice Cake7 itemsSeafood10 itemsMeat & Poultry10 itemsVegetables & Tofu10 itemsChinese Dessert8 items
Budget picks

Cheapest items on the New Shanghai menu

  1. 1Plain Noodle Soup$10.00
  2. 2Hot & Sour Soup$9.50
  3. 3Chicken & Sweet Corn Soup$9.50
  4. 4Slow Cooked Papaya with Snow Fungus Sweet Soup$9.90
  5. 5Marinated Seaweed with Spiced Vinegar Dressing$10.80
  6. 6Garlic Cucumber$10.80
  7. 7Spring Onion Pancakes (2pcs)$11.50
  8. 8Wheat Gluten with Black Mushroom$12.80
  9. 9Steamed Rice (per bowl)Side item$4.00
  10. 10Edamame$12.50
Price comparison

Most-ordered dishes: portion and price

Key dishes from the Chatswood Chase 2025 dine-in menu, all prices in AUD.

DishServesPrice (AUD)
Xiao Long Bao8 pcs$16.00
Crab Meat Xiao Long Bao8 pcs$19.50
Pan Fried Pork Buns8 pcs$20.00
Pork Dumplings (boiled)10 pcs$18.50
Prawn Dumplings (boiled)10 pcs$24.00
Shanghai Mini Pork Wontons10 pcs$15.80
Rainbow Beef1 serve$33.80
Salt & Pepper Prawns1 serve$35.00
Braised Pork Belly1 serve$34.00
Half Peking Duck (2 course)2+ people$72.80
Price comparison

How New Shanghai prices compare to similar restaurants

Like-for-like comparison of common dishes across Chinese and dumpling restaurants in Australia.

CategoryNew ShanghaiDin Tai FungDumpling Inn
Xiao Long Bao (8pcs)$16.00~$18.00~$13.00
Pan Fried Pork Buns (8pcs)$20.00~$18.00~$14.00
Beef Noodle Soup$22.00~$22.00~$17.00
Fried Rice (large)$21.00–$24.50~$22.00~$16.00
Salt & Pepper Prawns$35.00~$32.00~$28.00
About

About New Shanghai

New Shanghai was founded with a mission to bring authentic Shanghainese cuisine to Australia, with a focus on the handmade techniques that define the region's food culture. The restaurant quickly built a loyal following around its Xiao Long Bao — delicate steamed pork soup dumplings crafted by hand each day — along with pan fried buns, pot stickers and a broad repertoire of cold entrées, noodles and braised dishes rooted in Shanghai tradition.

Over the years New Shanghai has grown into one of Australia's most recognised Chinese restaurant brands, with venues in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and South Australia, as well as international locations in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Despite this expansion, each location maintains the core commitment to fresh, handmade dumplings and dishes prepared to traditional Shanghainese recipes.

The menu spans the full breadth of Shanghai's culinary heritage — from cold jellyfish and drunken chicken to braised lion's head meatballs, rainbow beef, and the theatrical two-course Peking duck. New Shanghai also operates a retail arm offering frozen dumplings and dim sum, allowing guests to continue the Shanghainese dining experience at home.

8+Australian locations
$$price range (AUD)
4+countries served

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is New Shanghai famous for?

New Shanghai is best known for its handmade Xiao Long Bao (steamed pork soup dumplings) and pan fried pork buns. The restaurant is widely regarded as Australia's home of Shanghainese cooking, with locations across NSW, QLD, VIC and SA, plus international venues in the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.

How do you eat Xiao Long Bao without burning yourself?

New Shanghai recommends making a small hole in the dumpling and letting the hot broth flow out onto your spoon first. Once the broth has cooled slightly you can drink it separately before eating the dumpling. This avoids burning your mouth while allowing you to enjoy the soup.

Does New Shanghai have vegetarian options?

Yes. The menu includes a range of vegetarian dishes including garlic cucumber, wheat gluten with black mushroom, edamame, young bamboo shoots, spring onion pancakes, steamed vegetarian dumplings, and various vegetable and tofu stir-fries. Items are marked on the menu. Note that New Shanghai kitchens also handle meat products, so cross-contamination is possible.

Are there gluten-free options at New Shanghai?

Several dishes are marked GF (gluten free) on the menu, including the chilled jellyfish, drunken chicken, edamame, both sweet corn soups, shepherd's purse soup, Yangzhou fried rice, shepherd's purse rice cake, most vegetable dishes and several tofu dishes. Ask staff about gluten free options as the kitchen does handle gluten-containing ingredients.

How much does a meal at New Shanghai cost?

A typical dine-in meal at New Shanghai costs around $45–$65 AUD per person, including a share of dumplings or buns, a main dish, soup and rice. The most affordable items on the menu start from $9.50 for soup and $10.00 for plain noodle soup. A 1.5% card surcharge applies, and a 15% surcharge is added on public holidays.

Where are New Shanghai restaurants located in Australia?

New Shanghai has restaurants in Ashfield (NSW), Ashfield Workshop (NSW), Chatswood Chase (NSW), Westfield Sydney (NSW), Queens Plaza (Brisbane QLD), Westfield Mt Gravatt (QLD), Melbourne Central (VIC), and Churchill Centre (SA). International locations include the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.

Does New Shanghai take bookings?

Booking availability varies by location. It is recommended to contact your nearest New Shanghai restaurant directly via the details on the official website at newshanghai.com.au, or visit in person. Walk-ins are usually accepted but wait times can be longer during peak periods.

What is the half Peking duck experience at New Shanghai?

The Half Peking Roasted Duck ($72.80) is a two-course experience. The first course is classic Peking duck served with thin pancakes, spring onion and hoisin sauce. The second course uses the remaining duck meat and can be served as either a duck and noodle stir fry or a duck san choy bow (lettuce cup). It is suited to two or more diners.

Does New Shanghai offer takeaway or frozen dumplings?

Yes. New Shanghai sells frozen dumplings and dim sum at select locations, allowing customers to cook New Shanghai's handmade products at home. The Chatswood Chase location has a dedicated retail area. Delivery and takeaway options are also available through partner ordering platforms — check the official website for details at your nearest location.