Old Shanghai Restaurant
Centru, Brasov
Restaurant in Brasov, Romania
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Price
$10–20per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Old Shanghai Restaurant is worth considering for an easy central Brasov meal when convenience matters more than a destination dining brief. It is a practical choice for relaxed dates, family meals, or low-pressure celebrations, but diners looking for a confirmed wine program, awards signal, or chef-led experience should compare it with Bistro de l'Arte or Artegianale first.
About Old Shanghai Restaurant
Consider Old Shanghai Restaurant if the decision is a direct meal in Brasov and the priority is easy planning. The restaurant lists daily hours from 11 AM to 10 PM and a casual dress code, which makes it a practical option to compare with other dining in the city.
Details on cuisine, signature dishes, prices, awards, chef, wine list, seating, or service format are not available. It can be considered a simple Brasov restaurant choice when the group does not need a specific dining hook.
Choose it for convenience, not for a wine-led celebration
For special occasions, the main tradeoff is clarity. Old Shanghai Restaurant has daily operating hours, which makes planning easier, but there is no award signal or listed beverage program to justify treating it as a destination for wine pairing or cellar depth. If the celebration depends on a more established dining room, compare it with Bistro de l'Arte or Artegianale before deciding.
That does not make it a poor choice. It just means the planning case is practical rather than aspirational: daily hours, casual dress, and a Brasov setting. For a broader read on the city, use the Brasov restaurants guide before narrowing the shortlist.
Where it sits among Brasov alternatives
Pick Old Shanghai Restaurant when daily hours and casual dress matter more than a detailed dining brief. Other Brasov options to compare include Egg & Smash House, Bistro de l'Arte, Artegianale, La Birou Bistro, and Rockstadt. For a stay in the city, use Our full Brasov hotels guide.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 11 AM–10 PM · Tuesday: 11 AM–10 PM
- Location
- Strada Mureșenilor 11-13, 500026 Brașov, Romania
- Website
- oldshanghai.ro
- Phone
- +40 755 331 188
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Old Shanghai sits incongruously and deliberately in Brașov’s medieval core, where cobblestones and Baroque facades frame a Chinese dining room. Old Shanghai is an outlier within Brașov’s local axis of Romanian and Saxon-influenced cooking, with a quietly intriguing presence. The pedestrianised street and compact market-town scale lend a charming, historic backdrop that contrasts with the interior's pan-Chinese register. The result feels rooted in place: a neighborhood establishment that reads as part of the old town’s textured streetscape while offering a foreign culinary voice.
Best For
Old Shanghai is best for diners seeking a familiar Chinese option in the middle of Brașov’s tourist loop and for locals who want a break from dominant regional fare. Its location on Strada Mureșenilor places it within easy walking distance of Piața Sfatului and the Black Church, making it convenient after sightseeing or as an informal stop on a pedestrian evening. The restaurant appeals to a mixed clientele, residents and visitors alike, looking for straightforward, comforting Chinese dishes rather than a haute, or highly experimental, meal.
Ordering Tips
Signature items include spicy chicken and spring rolls, which are safe starting points for first-time visitors. The description notes that Chinese places in the region vary between canteen-style simplicity and more regionally specific dining rooms; because the menu’s regional leaning (Cantonese, Sichuan or pan-Chinese) is not fully spelled out, ask staff about spice levels and any regional specialties when you order. For groups or tourists seeking reassurance, ordering the house spicy chicken and a few shared starters like spring rolls gives a clear sense of the kitchen’s approach.
Venue details
Ambiance
Chinese-inspired interior blending modern and relaxed elements with large windows.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
Signature Dishes
- spicy chicken
- spring rolls
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Strada Mureșenilor 11-13, 500026 Brașov, Romania
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 11 AM–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM–10 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM–10 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM–10 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM–10 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM–10 PM
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Bistro de l'Arte, Notable alternative
- Egg & Smash House, Notable alternative
- La Birou Bistro, Notable alternative
- Artegianale, Notable alternative
- Rockstadt, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Old Shanghai Restaurant is the easier, lower-commitment choice in Brasov: useful when the group wants a central sit-down meal without building the evening around a chef-led format or a serious wine list. Bistro de l'Arte is the better cross-shop for a bistro-style occasion, while Artegianale is the one to check if the meal needs more polish.
For value and speed, Egg & Smash House is likely the more casual move, better suited to a quick daytime plan than a celebration dinner. La Birou Bistro sits closer to the everyday bistro lane, so compare it if the priority is comfort and familiar pacing rather than a formal evening.
Rockstadt is the stronger alternative when ambiance and drinks matter more than a conventional restaurant setup. Choose Old Shanghai Restaurant for a calmer meal plan; choose Rockstadt when the night is meant to continue louder and later.
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Compare Old Shanghai Restaurant
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Old Shanghai Restaurant | Brasov | No published awards |
| Bistro de l'Arte | Brasov | No published awards |
| Egg & Smash House | Brasov | No published awards |
| La Birou Bistro | Brasov | No published awards |
| Artegianale | Brasov | No published awards |
| Rockstadt | Brasov | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Old Shanghai Restaurant?
Go casual. The dress code for Old Shanghai Restaurant in Brasov is casual, so formalwear is not required.
Is Old Shanghai Restaurant good for a special occasion?
Use it for a low-key plan rather than a detailed destination meal. It offers daily 11 AM to 10 PM hours and a casual dress, but does not offer awards, a chef-led format, a tasting menu, or a beverage program.
What are alternatives to Old Shanghai Restaurant in Brasov?
Other Brasov options to compare include Egg & Smash House, Bistro de l'Arte, La Birou Bistro, Artegianale, and Rockstadt.
Is lunch or dinner better at Old Shanghai Restaurant?
The hours are 11 AM to 10 PM daily, so midday and evening planning are possible within that window.
