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Shanghai Garden Chinese Restaurant vs Lobster King— Menu Price Comparison

Side-by-side comparison of menu prices, 34 shared items, average cost, and ratings to help you decide which restaurant is the better value. Updated August 2026.

Shanghai Garden Chinese Restaurant vs Lobster King — Key Takeaways

At-a-glance restaurant comparison data for price-conscious diners

Better Value

Shanghai Garden Chinese Restaurant

Shared Items

34

Avg Price Gap

$3.85

Top Rated

Lobster King

Price analysis: Lobster King averages $10.14 per item while Shanghai Garden Chinese Restaurant averages $6.29, making Shanghai Garden Chinese Restaurant approximately $3.85 cheaper per item on average.

Shared food categories:

chinese

Menu Item Price Comparison

20 items

Shared menu items ranked by largest price difference between Shanghai Garden Chinese Restaurant and Lobster King

# Menu Item Shanghai Garden Chinese Restaurant Lobster King Price Gap
1 Lobster Fried Rice $4.50 $14.95 $-10.45
2 Lobster Lo Mein $4.75 $14.95 $-10.20
3 Moo Shu Vegetable $7.25 — $7.25
4 Shrimp Chop Suey $4.25 $9.95 $-5.70
5 Chicken Chop Suey $3.95 $8.95 $-5.00
6 Shrimp Lo Mein $4.25 $8.95 $-4.70
7 Beef Chop Suey $4.25 $8.95 $-4.70
8 Shrimp Fried Rice $4.25 $8.95 $-4.70
9 Plain Fried Rice $2.50 $6.95 $-4.45
10 Vegetable Fried Rice $3.50 $7.95 $-4.45
11 Chicken Fried Rice $3.75 $7.95 $-4.20
12 Chicken Lo Mein $4.15 $7.95 $-3.80
13 Beef Lo Mein $4.25 $7.95 $-3.70
14 Beef Fried Rice $4.25 $7.95 $-3.70
15 Shrimp Egg Foo Young $7.25 $9.95 $-2.70
16 Lemon Chicken $8.50 $10.95 $-2.45
17 General Tso's Chicken $8.95 $10.95 $-2.00
18 Fried Wonton (10) $3.25 $4.95 $-1.70
19 Chicken Egg Foo Young $6.25 $7.95 $-1.70
20 Moo Shu Shrimp $8.55 $9.95 $-1.40

Shanghai Garden Chinese Restaurant vs Lobster King — Which Should You Choose?

When comparing Shanghai Garden Chinese Restaurant and Lobster King menu prices, several factors come into play beyond just the per-item cost. Both restaurants share 1 food category (chinese), making them direct alternatives for diners deciding where to eat.

Shanghai Garden Chinese Restaurant is the better value pick when looking at average menu item pricing. With Shanghai Garden Chinese Restaurant averaging $6.29 per item and Lobster King at $10.14, the price difference of $3.85 per item can add up over multiple orders — especially for families or groups.

We track 182 menu items at Shanghai Garden Chinese Restaurant and 295 items at Lobster King, with 34 items appearing on both menus under the same name. This overlap lets you directly compare identical items to see which restaurant charges less.

Looking at ratings, Lobster King leads with Shanghai Garden Chinese Restaurant scoring 3/5 versus Lobster King at 4/5. While price matters, the overall dining experience and food quality reflected in these ratings are equally important factors in choosing between these two restaurants.

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Shanghai Garden Chinese Restaurant vs Lobster King — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing these two restaurants on price, menu, and value

Is Shanghai Garden Chinese Restaurant or Lobster King cheaper?
Based on current menu data, Shanghai Garden Chinese Restaurant offers better average value. Shanghai Garden Chinese Restaurant averages $6.29 per item while Lobster King averages $10.14 per item. For the full ranked price list, see Shanghai Garden Chinese Restaurant cheapest items and Lobster King cheapest items.

Which restaurant has a bigger menu — Shanghai Garden Chinese Restaurant or Lobster King?
Lobster King has the larger menu with 295 items tracked compared to Shanghai Garden Chinese Restaurant's 182 items. Between them, there are 34 shared items with the same name, plus 148 items unique to Shanghai Garden Chinese Restaurant and 261 exclusive to Lobster King.

How many menu items do Shanghai Garden Chinese Restaurant and Lobster King share?
Shanghai Garden Chinese Restaurant and Lobster King have 34 overlapping menu items that appear on both menus under the same name. Shanghai Garden Chinese Restaurant has 148 exclusive items and Lobster King has 261 items not found at the other restaurant. The table above shows the biggest price gaps between identical items at each location.

Which has a better customer rating — Shanghai Garden Chinese Restaurant or Lobster King?
Lobster King leads on customer satisfaction with a rating of 4/5, compared to 3/5 for Shanghai Garden Chinese Restaurant. When choosing based purely on quality, Lobster King has the edge — though both restaurants serve the same broad customer base.

What type of food do Shanghai Garden Chinese Restaurant and Lobster King serve?
Both restaurants serve chinese. They share 1 food category, which makes them genuine alternatives for the same dining cravings. If you're looking for the best value within these categories, compare average prices in the key takeaways section above.

Where can I find the cheapest items at Shanghai Garden Chinese Restaurant and Lobster King?
For budget-friendly meals, check our dedicated cheap eats guides: the Shanghai Garden Chinese Restaurant cheapest menu items guide lists every item ranked by price from lowest to highest (average $6.29). The Lobster King cheapest menu items guide does the same (average $10.14). Both are updated August 2026.

How much can I save by choosing Shanghai Garden Chinese Restaurant over Lobster King?
Choosing Shanghai Garden Chinese Restaurant saves you approximately $3.85 per menu item on average. For a typical meal of 3–4 items, that adds up to roughly $13.47 in savings — meaningful for budget-conscious families or regular diners. Across a month of weekly visits, the cost difference can reach $54 or more.