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Dine In • Take Out • Catering

7901 E. Thomas Rd. #108, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, (480) 970-0633

Tues – Thurs 11am-9pm • Fri – Sun 11am – 9:30pm • Closed Mondays

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Chef-owner Tottie Kaya, named one of the Valley's best new chefs by Food and Life Arizona magazine, welcomes you to Shanghai Palace - A warm, friendly restaurant offering excellent food and great service in a pleasant and casual dining environment. Our menu features your favorite Thai, Chinese and Vietnamese dishes like kung pao, pad thai and pho tai, as well as items you may not find elsewhere. We also offer homemade ice cream in exotic flavors like coconut, lychee, mango and avocado.

We are located on the southwest corner of Hayden and Thomas Roads in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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Chef and Owner Tottie Kaya has been named one of the Valley's Best New Chefs by Food and Life Arizona magazine! Click here for the full article!
The Arizona Republic's azcentral.com gives Shanghai Palace 4 Stars! "...I feel lucky to be here ... Shanghai Palace serves Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese specialties successfully. Initially, I didn't think it could be done, but now I know that diversity is a good thing."
Arizona Republic's Chow and Tell says, "For Asian cuisine novices, this is a great locale to experience a wide array of Chinese, Vietnamese, and Thai cuisine. For enthusiasts, Shanghai Palace will invigorate your senses with dishes you thought have been familiar and mundane."
Reps Best Picks Shanghai Palace is featured on 12 News Up Front's Rep's Best Picks segment.

Check out the review of our restaurant in the June 2005 issue of Arizona Food and Lifestyles magazine.

"... an up an coming star ..."

"... amazed at the quality, consistency and diversity served up at Shanghai Palace."

- Candy Lesher, Arizona Food and Lifestyles editor in chief

 What People Are Saying About Us!

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... it's one of the best kept secrets in south Scottsdale. The owner and chef, Tottie Kaya, uses the freshest ingredients and creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. You almost feel like she has personally invited you into her home for dinner. [link]

... dee lish! The owner/chef checks on tables, is a dee lite and extremely personable lady. The menu is large and deserves exploring. ... This is truly a warm and loving place. [link]

Everything is out of this world. [link]

Ok, So I finally made it to Shanghai Palace this afternoon for an extremely early dinner! It was fabulous, hands down the best chinese is the Valley!! [link]

Get the Tottie Rolls. Just trust me. Get enough plates of them that everyone gets two, or people will fight over them. [link]

... always our choice for Chinese comfort food. We stuck to the basics, since there were lots of kids with us. Their won ton soup is the best in town! Won tons in chili oil were good too! [link]

Great Thai food! [link]

There food is out of this world!!! Its a must try! Ive nver been found of Thai food til I ate there! Great food! Plus Service [link]

this is one of my favorite restaurants im here everyweek  [link]

this restaurant is awesome! I recommed the pho thai soup.  [link]

always our choice for Chinese comfort food. We stuck to the basics, since there were lots of kids with us. Their won ton soup is the best in town! Won tons in chili oil were good too. [link]

... Shanghai Palace in Scottsdale was better then any other Thai restaurant I've ever been to. The staff was friendly and compatent, and the food was superb. [link]

Try the Tottie Rolls. The Vietnamese dishes as well as the Chinese are exceptional. Tottie has created a lovely atmosphere in her restaurant and you never feel rushed. All the dishes are fresh a seasoned to perfection. Everything is made on the premises including the ice cream which is fabulous! This restaurant is a little gem in south Scottsdale. [link]

This family owned establishment is THE Chinese restaurant for our family! The food is wonderful, the service is great and we have never felt anything but at home there! The prices are very reasonable and if you go away hungry, it is your own fault!! [link]

A cute little Chinese restaurant with excellent food! Also a great place for ordering take out. I have visited this restaurant many times, and find it clean with excellent food. The men will love the portions too!!  [link]

... if you’re looking for superb Chinese food in south Scottsdale, I cannot recommend Shanghai Palace enough. Very reasonably priced, and quite the best bean-curd-in-brown-sauce I’ve had in my life. You all need to go. They’re on the southwest corner of Hayden and Thomas. Go now. [link]

A nice friendly atmosphere with great food ! Great menue with many options . The food has always been fresh. Is available for take-out too. Give them a try ,you will be pleased ...... [link]

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