This restaurant deserves beyond 5 stars. The food here is unearthly and is packed full of flavor and deliciousness. The juicy soup dumplings and the spicy beef noodle soup were amazing and had me and my family on cloud 9.The service was impeccable and the owner was so sweet and welcoming. The tea was spot on and refilled readily. Don't ask for sugar because there is non in the building, remember this is Shanghainese not Mcdonalds. LJ Shanghai has traditional Shanghainese dishes and it is the perfect place for a hearty and adventurous dinner. Do not go in here expecting general tso's or lo mein because what they have to offer here is a thousand times better. If you're not going to respect the way the chef cooks, pay your tab and keep it movin. This place offers a unique experience and if you aren't willing to be open to something that hasn't been americanized then don't come here to complain, you uncultured swine. She orders everything straight from China so your food can't get anymore authentic than that, in my opinion. Give it a try and Im sure youll thank yourself you did.