Shanghai Moon Chinese - Leicester

We had 1/2 crispy duck and pancakes to start which was OK. We had beef in black bean sauce which was fine but the rest of the meal was shocking. We had chicken chow mein with very little chicken and was cold like it had just come out of the fridge, we had to leave most of that. We ordered sweet and sour pork. It was large pieces of pork in batter, seemed hard like bone. We all could not eat it or cut it through, too big for a mouthful. Basically nothing like sweet and sour pork and again cold. No apology from the staff for the awful food. The place seemed empty compared with what it used to be. Perhaps they have changed the chef. We will not be visiting again.

If you're looking for great service, sauces as tasty as you get in Hong Kong (if you've been to HK you'll have eaten food with delicious sauces) and piping hot nicely cooked food served in very simple yet spotlessly clean surroundings, this is your place. This independent restaurant is authentic. No awful chain-restaurant gimmicks here. Instead you'll find hand-written posters in Cantonese on the walls, advertising proper Cantonese dishes (you'll see Chinese families and couples eating here). The huge menu has got every Cantonese dish covered (including those char sui pork buns and chickens' feet you'll have loved in Hong Kong). The service was perfect. The very friendly and helpful staff worked hard on cleanliness (thoroughly cleaning tables between diners, and wearing their face coverings). Also, the tables aren't too close together, so I reckon this restaurant is as Covid-safe as you can get). Now to the bill. If I told you we'd had three courses (soup, then mixed hors d'oeuvres, then a main course of special fried rice, sizzling beef in black bean sauce, mixed veg in garlic sauce, s&s chicken), soft drinks and tea for £20 each would you believe me? It's true, so we left a good tip. This is our new favourite restaurant.

Dim sum yum yum lunch. Very authentic. Very tasty. Friendly staff. Don’t be concerned that’s it’s a bit scruffy

We visited Shanghai Moon last night. Coming through the doors the decor was basic. Having been in fancy looking restaurants with disappointing results I reserved judgement and I'm pleased I did. No alcohol is served here but there is an off license next door so that is not a problem and reduces the overall cost of the evening. We all ordered starters and we were impressed when they arrived. The vegetarian spring rolls were crisp and delicious, the prawn toast was excellent and the dimsum were delicate, fragrant and made me regret ordering the prawn toast, delicious though it was. The servers were friendly and efficient. My mother wanted King Prawn in soy sauce. It was explained that it came with the shell on but no problem, he could take the shell off. She loved it. Some of us had curries, the curry was quite spicy, more so than some were used to with Chinese food but very nice. I had salt and chili squid which was fresh, delicate and very tasty. 6 of us were out, all of us were happy and will return next time we are in Leicester. I can't remember that happening before :

Excellent food, authentic Chinese with a huge menu. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Would recommend and will visit again.