Shanghai August

Mount Waverley's authentic Shanghainese kitchen open only three days a week

A small, unpretentious Shanghainese restaurant that prioritises food over fit-out. Minimal decor in a modest suburban shopfront. the kind of place where the cooking is unambiguously the point. Solo operator service means the pace is measured. Dine-in and takeaway both available.

Boneless duck stuffed with rice available by pre-order only (takes many hours to prepare); cooking to order rather than pre-cooked; one of very few authentic Shanghainese restaurants in Melbourne's south-east; can customise dishes on request.

High. run by a Shanghainese operator and consistently praised for authentic regional flavours by Chinese-speaking reviewers who compare it directly to Shanghai home cooking. The signature dishes are traditional Shanghai preparations rarely found in Melbourne.

Fair pricing praised by the majority of reviewers who appreciate authentic food at suburban prices. A minority flagged dishes as expensive for the ingredients used, but most consider it reasonable for the genuine preparation involved.

Summary drafted with AI from public reviews.