Lilong West End

4.6

162 Reviews

$40 and under

Asian

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for outdoor dining
Lively
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Lilong brings you an authentic Shanghai community and street dining experience. It is all about lively, memorable round-the-table moments with friends and family. Lilong is the name for the centuries-old street communities in Shanghai that are connected by laneways. A cross between English terrace-houses and the traditional Chinese courtyard, these residential back street neighbourhoods are tucked away behind the commercial centre of the city’s boulevards. At Lilong we re-imagine the pulsating melting pot of street food and the heart, soul and rhythm of the streets of Shanghai. The atmosphere embodies a cheerful meeting and eating place that has been such an integral part of Shanghai living. Lilong’s signature range of noodles, dumplings and other dishes reflects those genuine flavours and traditional cooking techniques.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Asian, Shanghainese
Hours of operation
Fri, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Brunch Tue–Thu 11:30 am–2:30 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
0478 235 886
Website
https://tasteofshanghai.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
Boundary St Service Rd, West End, AU-QLD 4101
Neighborhood
West End
Cross street
2 hours free parking at Coles Westend
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

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Experiences

Private Dining Room (Minimum Spend of $400)
Multiple dates available
Our only Private Dining Room has a minimum spend of $400.

Pan Fried Pork Dumplings (8pcs)*A$14.80
Vegetarian Spring Rolls (4pcs)A$9.80
Mini Prawn & Pork Wonton Soup (12pcs)A$12.80
Steamed Vegetarian Dumplings (8pcs)A$12.80
Curry Chicken & Coriander Dumplings (8pcs)A$14.00
Shanghai Style Steamed Sticky Rice Dumplings (6pcs)A$11.80
Crispy Pillow Buns (6pcs)A$9.80
Shanghai Style Croissants with Shrimp and Ham (4pcs)A$14.80
Pork and Vegetables Wonton Soup (10pcs)A$13.80
Layered Cake with Jujube Paste (4pcs)A$10.80
Shallots PancakeA$10.80
Steamed Dumplings Filled with Chives, Scallop & Prawns (6pcs)A$16.80
Prawns and Chives Spring Rolls (3pcs)A$10.80
Steamed Prawn & Chive Dumplings (8pcs)A$16.80
Savory Fried Dumplings (4pcs)A$10.80
Deep Fried Pumpkin Cakes (4pcs)A$8.80

Entree

A Bucket of Crispy Chicken Nuggets Served with Dipping Sauce (Chilli or Sweet)A$16.80
A Bucket of Crispy Mushrooms Served with Dipping Sauce (Chilli or Sweet)A$16.80
Mixed Bucket of Crispy Chicken Nuggets and Mushrooms Served With Dipping Sauce (Chilli or Sweet)A$19.80
Cucumber Marinated in a Minced Garlic Vinaigrette*A$8.80
Drunken Chicken Marinated in Shao Hsing WineA$12.80
Nanjing Style Salted DuckA$14.80
Typical Shanghainese Appetizers**A$10.80
Including Dried Lily Bulbs, Black Fungus & Peanuts
Poached Chicken** ^^A$13.80
Covered In A Mix Of Chilli And Sesame Oil With Crushed Peanuts
Braised Bamboo Shoots*A$11.80
Shanghai Braised Soy DuckA$14.80

Soup & Casserole

Chicken & Sweet Corn SoupA$5.80
Hot & Sour Soup^A$5.80
Shanghai Style Salted Pork & Bamboo Shoot SoupA$24.80
School Prawn & Tofu Soup with Veggies
- ppA$7.80

Live Seafood

King Prawns Coated with a Salty Egg Yolk Sauce*A$33.80
Wok Fried Medium PrawnsA$23.80
Wok Fried Spicy King Prawns^A$33.80
Salt & Pepper King Prawns Served with Rice Crackers*A$32.80
Salt & Pepper CalamariA$25.80
Fish Fillet in a White Wine SauceA$23.80
Fish Fillet Braised in Sichuan Chilli Oil, It Looks Spicy Yet It's Aromatic with Medium Heat^^A$24.80
Live Barramundi in a Tangy Sweet and Sour SauceA$46.80
Steamed Whoe Barramundi with Diced Red Chilli^^A$46.80
Dry Fried Live Barramundi in Soy and Chilli Sauce^^A$46.80
Steamed Whole Barramundi with King Oyster MushroomsA$46.80
Steamed Whole BarramundiA$46.80
King Prawns Flash Fried in Xo Sauce Served with Vermicelli^A$27.80
Salt and Pepper Whole Lobster
- Market Price
Twice Cooked Whole Lobster with Ginger & Shallots Served on a Bed of Noodles
- Market Price
Twice Fried Mud Crab Coated with Salted Egg Yolk
Egg Yolk Add $8
- Market Price
Twice Fried Mud Crab with Rice Cakes
Rice Cakes Add $5
- Market Price
Flash Fried Mud Crab Served with Vermicelli Finished in a Casserole
Vermicelli Add $10
- Market Price
Sauteed Mud Crab in Hot Spicy Sauce* ^^
- Market Price

Beef and Lamb

Flash Fried Beef Slices with Spring OnionA$23.80
Beef Brasied in Sichuan Chilli Oil, It Looks Spicy Yet It's Aromatic with Medium Heat Onion^^A$25.80
Paper Wrapped Tender Beef & Onions^A$25.80
Flash Fried Diced Wagyu Steak with Black Pepper* ^A$33.80
Flash Fried Diced Wagyu Steak Marinated in Wasabi* ^A$33.80
Flash Fried Mongolian Lamb^A$27.80
Flash Fried Lamb Slices with Cumin^A$27.80
Flash Fried Lamb with Spring OnionA$27.80
Lamb Ribs Smoked in Spices*A$27.80

Pork

Sichuan Style Shredded Pork Recommend To Eat with Lotus WrapA$22.80
Peking Style Wok Fried Shredded Pork Best To Eat with Pancake Wrap*A$22.80
Sweet & Sour PorkA$22.80
Double Cooked Pork SlicesA$23.80
Slow Cooked Pork Belly Braised with Bamboo Shoots^^A$26.80
Braised Pork Belly with Quail EggsA$27.80
Salt & Pepper Pork RibsA$22.80

Poultry

Shangtung Crispy Chicken* ^A$22.80
Kung Pao Diced Chicken with Peanuts in a Sweet Chili Sauce** ^A$22.80
Boneless Roasted Duck
half with 6Pcs pancake/Whole with 12 Pcs Pancake
- WholeA$68.00
- HalfA$34.00

Daily Picked Vegetables

Flash Fried Snow Pea Sprouts with King Oyster Mushrooms*A$20.80
Double Fried Green Beans with Pork Mince & Dried ShrimpsA$20.80
Flash Fried Broccoli & Seasonal Mixed VegetablesA$23.80
Wok Fried Assorted Mushrooms** ^A$23.80
Twice Fried Eggplant with Garlic and CorianderA$20.80
Salt & Pepper TofuA$20.80
Crispy Tofu Coated with Salted Egg Yolk SauceA$21.80
Eggplant & Pork Mince Brasied with Sweet Chilli & Vinegar^A$20.80
Stir Fry Chinese Broccoli with GingerA$19.80
Stir Fry Chinese Broccoli with Oyster SauceA$19.80

Noodle

Shanghainese Fried Noodles with Shredded Pork & CabbagesA$15.80
Combination Fried Noodles**A$17.80
Combination Fried Noodles with Assorted VegetablesA$16.80
Yangzhou Style Fried Rice with Ham, School Prawns, Egg & PeasA$15.80
Shanghainese Style Fried Rice with Diced Salted Pork & Vegetables*A$17.80
Special Spicy Fried Rice with Diced Chicken, Prawns, Ham & Bean Sprout* ^A$17.80
Diced Chicken Fried Rice in Xo Sauce^A$17.80
Wok Fried Rice Cakes with Shredded Pork & Chinese CabbagesA$16.80
Wok Fried Rice Cakes with Shredded Pork & VegetablesA$16.80
Spicy Beef Noodle Soup^A$18.80
Noodle Soup with Shredded Pork & Pickled VegetablesA$16.80
Old Shanghainese Style Vegetarian Noodle Soup*A$14.80
Sichuan Style Dan Dan Noodle Soup with Pork Mince^A$16.80
Seafood Noodle SoupA$16.80
Wok Fried Rice with Seafood & PineappleA$22.80
Fried Noodles with Assorted SeafoodA$22.80

Dessert

Sesame Glutinous Rice Balls in Fermented Rice SyrupA$7.80
Sticky Rice Filled with Eight Treasure, A Traditional DelightA$11.80
Golden Bean Paste Rice PancakeA$11.80

Miscellaneous

Steamed Jasmine Rice/BowlA$2.00
Steamed Jasmine Rice/BucketA$6.00
Pancake/6pcsA$5.00
Lotus Wraps/5pcsA$5.00
Fresh Cut ChilliA$0.50
Shredded GingerA$0.50
Takeaway ContainerA$0.50

Drinks

Housemade Beverages

Lemon Lime & BittersA$5.80
Watermelon CrushA$5.80
Passionfruit CrushA$6.80
Strawberry Lychee Crush (Seasonal Limited)A$6.80
Milk Tea (Cold/Hot)A$5.80
Lychee & Mango SmoothieA$6.80
Signature Lemon TeaA$6.80
Citron Tea (Cold/Hot)A$5.80
Mint Lychee JuiceA$6.80
Kiwi Yoghurt SmoothieA$6.80
Green Apple & Orange JuiceA$6.80
Fresh Orange & Carrot JuiceA$6.80
Mint, Passionfruit & Celery JuiceA$6.80

Cold Beverages

Soy Bean Milk (Cold/Hot)A$4.00
Coca ColaA$4.00
Coke ZeroA$4.00
Prune JuiceA$4.00
SpriteA$4.00
FantaA$4.00
Spring Water/Still WaterA$4.00
Sparkling WaterA$4.00
Wong Lo KatA$4.00
CalpisA$4.00

Hot Beverages

Chinese Green Tea/PotA$6.00
Oolong Tea/PotA$6.00

What 162 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Brisbane
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Brisbane
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Kid-friendly
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Hot spot
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Neighborhood gem
Inner Suburbs
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lilong West End offers an authentic Shanghai dining experience with "sensational food" and "lovely staff." Guests rave about the "best dumplings," "juicy pan-fried pork buns," and "extensive menu" featuring standout dishes like xiaolong buns. Despite occasional service hiccups, the "food is exceptional as always," making it a must-visit for Chinese cuisine enthusiasts.

162 Reviews

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Alison
London5 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Fun dining, reasonable prices and great food You are presented with a huge menu with pictures of the food and then an order form that you complete yourself. The food comes out in a random order but was all very good. Service was fine.
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Alex
New York City12 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
The food quality is always amazing but the service was unfortunately so poor this visit. From the start drinks didn’t arrive until we asked three times, three of the dishes arrived without rice which actually came out once we had nearly finished?? The duck was deliver to either tables next to us which name in well after us, again we had to ask twice where this was coming. Two other dishes came right at the end which were so simple to make. Overall the dinner was a train smash. Kindly we were provided a reduction in the bill. Food was great when it arrives but be aware it could be one or the dinners you need to continue follow up on dishes and drinks.
Lilong West EndResponded on February 23, 2025
Dear Alex： Thank you for your honest feedback. We’re truly sorry that our service did not meet your expectations this time. Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable dining experience is very important to us, and we regret the delays and miscommunications you encountered. We appreciate your kind words about our food quality and understand how frustrating it must have been to wait for your drinks and dishes. We have shared your concerns with our team and will work on improving our service efficiency and attentiveness. We’d love the chance to provide you with a much better experience next time. If you’re open to it, please reach out to us directly—we’d be happy to welcome you back and make things right. Best regards, Lilong Team
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Janet
Brisbane1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great hospitality but a bit warm sitting outdoor with little circulation
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mads
Brisbane1 review
1.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The braised pork was too dry, and many dishes lacked flavor. The lemon tea I ordered only tasted like syrup.
Lilong West EndResponded on February 23, 2025
Dear Mads We’re sorry to hear that your experience at Lilong didn’t meet your expectations. We take great pride in our food quality and flavors, so we truly appreciate your feedback. Your comments about the braised pork and other dishes have been noted, and we’ll review them with our kitchen team to ensure consistency and balance in our seasoning. Regarding the lemon tea, it should have a refreshing citrus taste, and we apologize if it wasn’t to your liking—we’ll certainly look into this. We’d love the opportunity to make it up to you. If you’re open to it, please reach out to us so we can personally ensure your next visit is much more enjoyable. Best regards, Lilong Team
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Michael
Brisbane1 review
4.0
Dined on January 28, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Self ordering from an extensive menu can be challenging, although the illustrated menu helps. Waiters were either scarce or hard to call over.
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Cindy
Queensland6 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food is exceptional as always! It didn’t disappointed us!
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Nikki Tsz Wai
Brisbane1 review
4.0
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
great food with lots of variety, staff were nice but were not so proactive
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Yu Hsin
Tropical QLD4 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The atmosphere and food were both pretty good, the menu is quite extensive, and the food is served quickly, overall the experience is generally good.
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Dr David
Chicago2 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Pleansantly surprised to find this authenic Shanghai restaurant in West End. The food was delicious and plentiful, with a good range of vegetarian options, but many, many meat and seafood choices. BYO wine ($10 surcharge).
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Nina
Sunshine Coast3 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a pleasure visiting lilong! The value for money is immaculate. Honest prices that matches the portions. Great comfort food
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FAQs

Lilong West End offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0478 235 886.

Lilong West End is rated 4.6 stars by 162 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Boundary St Service Rd, West End, AU-QLD 4101

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
2 hours free parking at Coles Westend
Neighborhood
West End
Hours of operation
Fri, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Brunch Tue–Thu 11:30 am–2:30 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Asian, Shanghainese
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://tasteofshanghai.com.au/
Phone number
0478 235 886

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Lilong West End

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Pan Fried Pork Buns (8pcs)*A$14.80

Xiao Long Bao - Steamed Soup Dumplings (8pcs)*A$12.80

Wonton in Red Chilli Sauce (10pcs)* ^A$14.80

Steamed Pork & Chives Dumplings (12pcs)*A$14.80

Dumplings

Pan Fried Pork Dumplings (8pcs)*A$14.80

Vegetarian Spring Rolls (4pcs)A$9.80

Mini Prawn & Pork Wonton Soup (12pcs)A$12.80

Steamed Vegetarian Dumplings (8pcs)A$12.80

Curry Chicken & Coriander Dumplings (8pcs)A$14.00

Shanghai Style Steamed Sticky Rice Dumplings (6pcs)A$11.80

Crispy Pillow Buns (6pcs)A$9.80

Shanghai Style Croissants with Shrimp and Ham (4pcs)A$14.80

Pork and Vegetables Wonton Soup (10pcs)A$13.80

Layered Cake with Jujube Paste (4pcs)A$10.80

Shallots PancakeA$10.80

Steamed Dumplings Filled with Chives, Scallop & Prawns (6pcs)A$16.80

Prawns and Chives Spring Rolls (3pcs)A$10.80

Steamed Prawn & Chive Dumplings (8pcs)A$16.80

Savory Fried Dumplings (4pcs)A$10.80

Deep Fried Pumpkin Cakes (4pcs)A$8.80

Entree

A Bucket of Crispy Chicken Nuggets Served with Dipping Sauce (Chilli or Sweet)A$16.80

A Bucket of Crispy Mushrooms Served with Dipping Sauce (Chilli or Sweet)A$16.80

Mixed Bucket of Crispy Chicken Nuggets and Mushrooms Served With Dipping Sauce (Chilli or Sweet)A$19.80

Cucumber Marinated in a Minced Garlic Vinaigrette*A$8.80

Drunken Chicken Marinated in Shao Hsing WineA$12.80

Nanjing Style Salted DuckA$14.80

Typical Shanghainese Appetizers**A$10.80

Poached Chicken** ^^A$13.80

Braised Bamboo Shoots*A$11.80

Shanghai Braised Soy DuckA$14.80

Soup & Casserole

Chicken & Sweet Corn SoupA$5.80

Hot & Sour Soup^A$5.80

Shanghai Style Salted Pork & Bamboo Shoot SoupA$24.80

School Prawn & Tofu Soup with Veggies

Live Seafood

King Prawns Coated with a Salty Egg Yolk Sauce*A$33.80

Wok Fried Medium PrawnsA$23.80

Wok Fried Spicy King Prawns^A$33.80

Salt & Pepper King Prawns Served with Rice Crackers*A$32.80

Salt & Pepper CalamariA$25.80

Fish Fillet in a White Wine SauceA$23.80

Fish Fillet Braised in Sichuan Chilli Oil, It Looks Spicy Yet It's Aromatic with Medium Heat^^A$24.80

Live Barramundi in a Tangy Sweet and Sour SauceA$46.80

Steamed Whoe Barramundi with Diced Red Chilli^^A$46.80

Dry Fried Live Barramundi in Soy and Chilli Sauce^^A$46.80

Steamed Whole Barramundi with King Oyster MushroomsA$46.80

Steamed Whole BarramundiA$46.80

King Prawns Flash Fried in Xo Sauce Served with Vermicelli^A$27.80

Salt and Pepper Whole Lobster

Twice Cooked Whole Lobster with Ginger & Shallots Served on a Bed of Noodles

Twice Fried Mud Crab Coated with Salted Egg Yolk

Twice Fried Mud Crab with Rice Cakes

Flash Fried Mud Crab Served with Vermicelli Finished in a Casserole

Sauteed Mud Crab in Hot Spicy Sauce* ^^

Beef and Lamb

Flash Fried Beef Slices with Spring OnionA$23.80

Beef Brasied in Sichuan Chilli Oil, It Looks Spicy Yet It's Aromatic with Medium Heat Onion^^A$25.80

Paper Wrapped Tender Beef & Onions^A$25.80

Flash Fried Diced Wagyu Steak with Black Pepper* ^A$33.80

Flash Fried Diced Wagyu Steak Marinated in Wasabi* ^A$33.80

Flash Fried Mongolian Lamb^A$27.80

Flash Fried Lamb Slices with Cumin^A$27.80

Flash Fried Lamb with Spring OnionA$27.80

Lamb Ribs Smoked in Spices*A$27.80

Pork

Sichuan Style Shredded Pork Recommend To Eat with Lotus WrapA$22.80

Peking Style Wok Fried Shredded Pork Best To Eat with Pancake Wrap*A$22.80

Sweet & Sour PorkA$22.80

Double Cooked Pork SlicesA$23.80