Opening hours
Closed · opens tomorrow 11:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Saturday | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Local time in Cincinnati: 4:19 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (513) 906-7000 to confirm.
About Shanghai On Elm
Looking for a Chinese restaurant in Cincinnati? Shanghai On Elm is at 700 Elm St, Cincinnati, Ohio. Our Cincinnati guide covers 1,018 food and drink spots, and this is one of them. Expect affordable prices, around $10–20 per person.
Shanghai On Elm is open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM (closed Sunday). It stays open late, until 12:00 AM on most nights. Note that it closes between lunch and dinner service on 4 days of the week.
Guests can choose from 9 menu items. Listed prices range from $3.00 to $13.00, with a typical item around $6.00. Menu highlights include Egg Roll, Chicken Egg Roll, and Veggie Spring Rolls.
You can visit for delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, quiet, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups, locals, and tourists. The place is family friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, comfort food, and healthy options.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: paid multi-storey car park, paid parking lot, and paid street parking. Reservations are accepted; call (513) 906-7000 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Chinese Restaurant · Asian
- Address
- 700 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
- Phone
- (513) 906-7000
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM (closed Sunday)
- Menu
- 9 items · $3.00–$13.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 10 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Chinese restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Shanghai On Elm’s weekday schedule with 7 other Chinese restaurants in Cincinnati. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 12:00 AM, later than 100% of them (typical closing time: 9:30 PM).
In total it is open about 54 hours a week, 20 hours fewer than the local median of 74. 100% of Chinese restaurants in Cincinnati open on Sundays; Shanghai On Elm does not.
Compared with 7 other Chinese restaurants in Cincinnati that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Chinese restaurants in Ohio
Based on 41 menus with 5,251 priced items from Chinese restaurants in Ohio, the median menu item costs $11.95, and half of all items are priced between $8.75 and $14.90.
At Shanghai On Elm the median listed price is $6.00, lower than the typical $11.95 for Chinese restaurants in Ohio.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Moo Goo Gai Pan | 66% | $12.43 |
| Egg Drop Soup | 63% | $3.25 |
| Sweet & Sour Chicken | 61% | $12.95 |
| Sesame Chicken | 56% | $12.95 |
| Wonton Soup | 56% | $3.25 |
| Hunan Chicken | 54% | $12.95 |
| Hot & Sour Soup | 54% | $3.45 |
| Crab Rangoon | 54% | $6.75 |
Calculated from 41 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Locals
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Paid multi-storey car park
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Shanghai On Elm there are 126 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 216 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (57), American (27), Cafes & Coffee (17), and Bakeries & Desserts (16).
Competition is light: 1 other Chinese restaurant is within a mile and 3 within three miles. The closest is Corner Bistro, 0.5 mi away.
96 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- PizzaPapa John's< 0.1 mi
- KoreanSunshine Fine Foods< 0.1 mi
- Latin American & CaribbeanButcher and Barrel< 0.1 mi
- Japanese & SushiBaru0.1 mi
- AmericanThe Presidents Room0.1 mi
What to expect at a Chinese restaurant
Chinese restaurants in the US range from American-Chinese takeout counters – General Tso’s chicken, lo mein, egg rolls – to restaurants specializing in regional Chinese cooking: fiery Sichuan, Cantonese dim sum and roast meats, Hunan, Shanghainese soup dumplings, Taiwanese beef noodle soup and Dongbei dumplings.
What to order
- Dumplings or bao – a good test of a kitchen’s handwork
- Mapo tofu or dan dan noodles – Sichuan classics with numbing peppercorn heat
- Roast duck or char siu – Cantonese barbecue, often displayed in the window
- Dim sum – served mainly on weekend mornings and lunchtimes
Good to know
- Lunch specials with rice and soup are among the best-value meals in any city.
- Dim sum is busiest on weekend late mornings – arrive early for the widest selection.
- Calling in takeout orders directly is usually cheaper than delivery apps.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Shanghai On Elm's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM (closed Sunday). Monday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Saturday: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Sunday: Closed.
Is Shanghai On Elm open on Sunday?
No, Shanghai On Elm is closed on Sundays.
Where is Shanghai On Elm located?
Shanghai On Elm is located at 700 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202.
What is the phone number of Shanghai On Elm?
You can call Shanghai On Elm at (513) 906-7000.
Does Shanghai On Elm offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Shanghai On Elm offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Shanghai On Elm?
The typical price range at Shanghai On Elm is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $3.00 to $13.00.
Does Shanghai On Elm take reservations?
Yes, Shanghai On Elm accepts reservations.
Is Shanghai On Elm wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Shanghai On Elm open late?
Yes – Shanghai On Elm is open until 10 PM or later on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
What else is near Shanghai On Elm?
There are 216 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Shanghai On Elm. Nearby options include Papa John's (< 0.1 mi), Sunshine Fine Foods (< 0.1 mi), and Butcher and Barrel (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Chinese restaurants near Shanghai On Elm?
1 other Chinese restaurant within a mile. The closest is Corner Bistro, 0.5 mi away.
How much do Chinese restaurants in Ohio cost?
Based on 41 menus with 5,251 priced items from Chinese restaurants in Ohio, the median menu item costs $11.95, and half of all items are priced between $8.75 and $14.90.
