Rui's Shanghai Bistro – Chinese
Steaming bowls and the delicate art of the dumpling take center stage at this inviting bistro, where the air is thick with the savory fragrance of slow-simmered broths. Guests find comfort in a sprawling collection of soups, from the velvety richness of West Lake beef to the bright, fermented tang of fish with pickled cabbage, each served alongside baskets of meticulously pleated steamed dumplings. It is a sanctuary of authentic flavors where every spoonful offers a warm embrace, celebrating the soulful, liquid-gold traditions of Shanghai’s culinary heritage.
405, West Stuart Avenue, Redlands, CA, 92374 +19093356770 https://ruisshanghaibistro.com/0Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Rui's Shanghai Bistro
Dairy-Free at Rui's Shanghai Bistro
Rui's Shanghai Bistro in Redlands has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lamb with Pickled Cabbage Soup, Hot Sour Soup and Vegetable with Tofu Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Rui's Shanghai Bistro
Rui's Shanghai Bistro in Redlands has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lamb with Pickled Cabbage Soup, Pot Sticker and Fish with Pickled Cabbage Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Rui's Shanghai Bistro
Rui's Shanghai Bistro in Redlands has 16 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Steamed Whole Fish, Hot Sour Soup and Brulee Cheesecake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Rui's Shanghai Bistro
Rui's Shanghai Bistro in Redlands has 9 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rainbow Roll, Mongolia Beef and House Hot Sake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Rui's Shanghai Bistro
Rui's Shanghai Bistro in Redlands has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mongolia Beef, House Hot Sake and Shanghai Style Braised Pork with Marinated Egg. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Rui's Shanghai Bistro
Rui's Shanghai Bistro in Redlands has 6 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fish with Pickled Cabbage Soup, Mongolia Beef and Thai Ice Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Rui's Shanghai Bistro
Rui's Shanghai Bistro in Redlands has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mongolia Beef and Shanghai Style Braised Pork with Marinated Egg. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Rui's Shanghai Bistro
Rui's Shanghai Bistro in Redlands has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetable with Tofu Soup, Pot Sticker and Vegetable Spring Roll. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Rui's Shanghai Bistro
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Takoyaki | 24.9 g | 76.6 g |
| Rainbow Roll | 1.8 g | 75.9 g |
| Wor Wonton Soup | 9.1 g | 67.4 g |
| Shanghai Style Braised Pork with Marinated Egg | 3.3 g | 59.4 g |
| Sliced BBQ Pork | 0.4 g | 53.7 g |
| Shanghai Style Fried Bun | 0 g | 32.4 g |
| Mongolia Beef | 0 g | 31.2 g |
| Seafood Tofu Soup | 17.3 g | 26.5 g |
| Vegetable with Tofu Soup | 43.8 g | 20.8 g |
| West Lake Beef Soup | 20.8 g | 19.2 g |
| Crab Rangoon | 17 g | 18.4 g |
| House Hot Sake | 0 g | 15.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Menu
Soup
- Egg Drop Soup - $9: Egg, corn Available at: dinner, lunch
- West Lake Beef Soup - $14 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Tofu Soup - $17 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wor Wonton Soup - $12: 6 Pcs chicken wonton with chicken shrimp and vegetable Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable with Tofu Soup - $11 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb with Pickled Cabbage Soup - $16 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Sour Soup - $9: Soft tofu, fungus, egg, bamboo sheets and mushrooms Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tomato with Egg Drop Soup - $10: Scrambled egg with fresh tomato Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish with Pickled Cabbage Soup - $17: Mild spicy Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Steamed Dumpling - $12: Chinese Dim Sum, soup dumpling, inside is pork (made with peanut oil) Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pot Sticker - $9: 6 pc Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sliced BBQ Pork - $9 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Spring Roll - $6: 4 Pc Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Rangoon - $8: Cream cheese wonton Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shanghai Style Fried Bun - $12: Pork, peanut oil Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Lettuce Wrap - $12 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Takoyaki - $8: Octopus, flour and scallion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Orange Chicken - $16 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kung Pao Chicken - $16: Chicken and peanut stir fry with dried chili pepper and scallion Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mongolia Beef - $17 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Honey Walnut Shrimp - $19 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shanghai Style Braised Pork with Marinated Egg - $18 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Whole Fish - $38 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sushi Rolls
- Mountain Roll - $16: Tempura shrimp, cream cheese and kani with eel sauce and crunchy on top Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dragon Roll - $16: Avocado, cucumber and kani with eel and eel sauce on top Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rainbow Roll - $15: Kani, crunch, eel sauce, avocado, cucumber Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Herbal Tea - $4: Bottle drink
- Thai Ice Tea - $4.75 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Tsingtao Beer - $7
- Mojito - $8: Fresh mint, lime juice, Rhumbero Fermented rhum 24%, mojito syrup, club soda
- House Hot Sake - $6: Small Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Desserts
- Molten Chocolate - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Renal
- Brulee Cheesecake - $11 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Tiramisu - $11 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about Rui's Shanghai Bistro
- Is Rui's Shanghai Bistro dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Rui's Shanghai Bistro has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lamb with Pickled Cabbage Soup, Hot Sour Soup and Vegetable with Tofu Soup.
- What can I eat at Rui's Shanghai Bistro on a dairy-free diet?
- Lamb with Pickled Cabbage Soup, Hot Sour Soup and Vegetable with Tofu Soup carry the dairy-free tag, out of 9 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Rui's Shanghai Bistro have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Vegetable with Tofu Soup and Pot Sticker.
- Is Rui's Shanghai Bistro gluten-free?
- 6 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Rui's Shanghai Bistro?
- Takoyaki, at roughly 76.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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