Shanghai Moon 1987

4.2 ( 336 reviews )
Checking... 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM See Hours
$20–30
442 Salem St, Medford, MA 02155, United States
+1 781-396-8881

At Shanghai Moon 1987, located at 442 Salem St in Medford, MA, dining is transformed into a delectable experience. Esteemed for its delightful Asian cuisine, this restaurant has swiftly become a local favorite. Reviewers rave about the steamed wontons with peanut sesame sauce, with one patron wishing for the sauce in bulk. The accolades don’t stop there—the egg rolls and roast pork lo mein consistently impress those with discerning palates.

Sushi enthusiasts will find joy in the snow mountain roll, celebrated for its exquisite presentation and flavor. Hot and sour soup is another highlight, with many declaring it among the best in the Boston area. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming, with attentive service enhancing the experience. Customers frequently commend the reasonable prices and refreshing ice-cold beer, making it a perfect spot for casual dining.

In summary, Shanghai Moon 1987 offers a diverse menu filled with flavorful options that cater to both sushi lovers and traditional Chinese food aficionados. With consistent quality and a commitment to excellence, it’s no wonder patrons return time and again, eager to explore what culinary gems await.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has no-contact delivery
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Has great tea selection
    • Has live music
    • Good for watching sport
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Serves late-night food
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with university students
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
  • Parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Paid street parking
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Shanghai Moon 1987

Gina Palumbo
May 10,2025
So far I’ve only ever order takeout, but the food is incredible. I’ve been on the hunt for good Chinese food for many years now, and Shanghai moon is hands down my favorite place to order Chinese food from! My favorite thing on the menu would have to be the steamed wontons with peanut sesame sauce. If I could order this sauce by the gallon I would. It’s so delicious. 2 things I typically judge Chinese food restaurants on are the egg rolls and the roast pork lo mein, and Shanghai moon has hit the mark on both of those!! The sushi here is also amazing. I continue to order again and again. Someday soon I’ll need to go inside and enjoy it as a proper restaurant, but for now, the takeout is everything I’m looking for!
Matthew Machtinger
Apr 26,2025
This place is great. The food is delicious, the prices are reasonable and the beer is ice cold. I recommend the boneless spare ribs and chicken lo mein
ng siew sanz
Apr 13,2025
Amazing food and service! Would definitely come back again!!
Sharon Fosbury
Mar 28,2025
Great sushi at a decent price! I went there to pick up an order, and although it want ready when it was expected, I only had to wait 5-10 minutes. When I got home, I was pleasantly surprised by the presentation and how well things tasted. I would strongly recommend the snow mountain roll -- shrimp tempura, cucumber and crabmeat on top.
Sara Sos
Mar 20,2025
Everyone in our party of six enjoyed our lunches.... nicely prepared and plentiful. Service was both friendly and attentive. Their hot and sour soup is one of the best around.... IMHO, this is the best overall Chinese restaurant experience in the Boston area for local palates. Several of their Szechuan dishes are what keep me coming back!
sarina
Mar 15,2025
I always love the food and service here - absolutely zero complaints. I just want to use this review to shout out their crab rangoons in particular. Best I ever had, nowhere else has come close yet. They’re always too good. Decently stuffed, creamy, and slightly crabby. Full savory - not slightly sweet like some other places do (which totally is fine if that’s your thing, it’s just not my thing)
Tanisha Morgan
Mar 11,2025
We enjoyed our dinner at Shanghai Moon. It was around 6:15 PM on. Monday. Not particularly crowded. We were seated immediately, Waters and beverages were served quickly. I can recommend our appetizers - scallion pancakes and egg rolls. Our entrees were all good- crispy sesame shrimp and sweet sour chicken were both served with white rice. We also had the pineapple fried rice, as well as a poo poo platter. The only criticism was that the batter on the sweet and sour chicken was a bit too heavy. For all 4 of us, the bill was approximately 105 before tip. There is bar seating, and they do serve cocktails (we did not indulge). There are also plenty of booths. There is paid street parking and a paid parking lot around the corner (towards the rear of the we restaurant ). We would definitely visit again.
Rozy Khandy
Mar 8,2025
My wife and I always love the food here and the garlic lo mein in particular is fantastic. I'd like to add that we called to ask if the pineapple fried rice was vegetarian friendly (it is) and the staff were kind enough to call back to make sure eggs were okay with us. They really didn't have to do that but the fact that they went out of their way to do so really speaks volumes about the people working here and how they care about their customers. Can't recommend them enough!

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