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Welcome To Ma-DaSao
Ma-daSao, a Shanghainese hot pot restaurant in San Diego, offers a unique blend of regional cuisines with a focus on Shanghainese specialties. Natalie Z. highly recommends the spicy braised beef noodles and the yellow croaker wontons for their delicious flavors and generous portions. While the Singaporean chicken rice and tiny Shanghainese wontons are considered just okay, the overall experience at Ma-daSao is promising. With private rooms available for larger parties, Ma-daSao is a great option for those looking to explore authentic Shanghainese cuisine in a cozy setting.
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Sauteed Yellow Eel
$36.95Sauteed Wagyu Beef Cube With King Oyster Mushroom In Black Pepper Sauce
$32.95House Special Pork Shank In Brown Sauce
$32.95
Sauteed Range Chicken With Pickled Pepper
$32.95Smoking Hot Fish Fillet Slices In Szechuan Style Chili Oil(Boneless)
$28.95House Special Sauteed Fish Fillet
$28.95Premium Beef Roll With Mushroom In Spicy And Sour Tomato Broth
$27.95Steam Range Chicken With Wood Ear Mushroom(Bone In)
$26.95Poach Beef Tripe With House Special Sauce
$26.95 About
Ma-DaSao
If you're looking for an authentic taste of Shanghainese cuisine in San Diego, look no further than Ma-daSao. Located in a nondescript strip mall, this hidden gem offers a menu that is a blend of different regional Chinese cuisines, but specializes in the flavors of Shanghai.
One standout dish that has earned rave reviews is the spicy braised beef noodles. Served steaming hot and packed with bold flavors, this dish is a must-try for any spice lover.
As a food reviewer of Restaurant World, I can attest to the quality and authenticity of the dishes at Ma-daSao. The attention to detail in each dish and the use of traditional ingredients truly sets this restaurant apart.
For a taste of true Shanghainese cuisine that will leave your taste buds tingling, make sure to visit Ma-daSao on Pacific Heights Blvd. You won't be disappointed.
People talk
Our Guestbook
“ Takes me awhile to find the correct name. It was just translate directly from the sound in chinese. Delicious and good service. Very very hard to find parking space. Amazing they have lunch order delivery to UCSD in Wechat app (That’s how I know this place ) Recommended . They also got spicy food here. It looks clean and large varieties to choose from. Now in yelp you got 15% off with cash . ”
“ Went to lunch with 7 other co-workers for lunch. We made a reservation for 11:45AM. We had to stand around for 10 mins and wait for them to prepare the table. Not sure why they didn’t prepare beforehand. The 4 star is for the food. I ordered a noodle soup because it was really cold this week in San Diego. The soup was tasty without msg. The texture of the noodles was al dente. I will go back for the food. ”
“ This is a so-called lunch go-to place for Qualcomm employees because of its location. We went here for lunch on weekend with friends. All staff were very friendly and accommodating. The dishes are delicious. Good atmosphere and clean. Will come back again! ”
“ I had the house special beef chunk rice noodle. The noodle soup is so spicy. They do give a lot of beef. The table is sticky and shaky. ”
“ Great Chinese restaurant with authentic tasting dishes and nice ambiance. Menus were conveniently on iPads. Keep in mind most servers don’t speak English super well but for ordering it isn’t a problem. Definitely will need to come back for the buffet hot pot, which seemed like the most popular option for diners. ”
“ This place is formerly Mr. Holy Gao and is located in a nondescript strip mall in Sorrento (I think near Gravity Heights). This is my mom's new favorite lunch place and it is native Shanghainese lady approved. The menu, like most Chinese places, is a blend of different regional cuisines but I think the Shanghainese stuff is what they specialize in. The hits: -The spicy braised beef noodles (super ample portion, huge chunks of beef. Noodles could be a little more al dente though) -The yellow croaker (a type of fish) wontons. So delicious and savory and has a great broth. If you love fish (esp. fishier types of fish), get it. We've come back twice for this. The just okays: -The Singaporean chicken rice. Good portion, but the sauce and chicken are kind of bland and underwhelming. - The tiny Shanghainese wontons are just like what we ate in Shanghai (tiny pork wontons with filling the size of your thumbnail in savory clear broth) but they are a bit pricy for the portion. Looking forward to trying more dishes here. There are also some private rooms to host bigger parties, which is pretty nice. ”