Shun Feng Restaurant – Chinese
Steaming bamboo baskets arrive at the table in a flurry of warmth, revealing delicate, hand-pleated soup dumplings and fragrant parcels of sticky rice wrapped in earthy lotus leaves. The kitchen masterfully balances texture and tradition, offering a sensory journey from the golden, savory crunch of onion pancakes to the pillowy softness of buns filled with rich BBQ pork or sweet egg paste. It is an inviting haven where the timeless art of dim sum is celebrated through every aromatic bite and carefully crafted fold.
420 River Street, Santa Cruz CA 95060 https://shunfengsantacruz.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, keto, pescatarian, low-fat, mediterranean, heart-healthy, plant-based, sugar-free, diabetic, whole30, paleo, atkins, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, gerd, weight-watchers, high-fiber, volumetrics, low-fodmap, tlc, raw-food, detox, alkaline, carnivore, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, pegan, lectin-free, candida
Currently closed
Hours
- Sunday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its intimate setting and succulent chicken dishes, guests love the warm atmosphere that makes it a standout addition to the neighborhood. Reviewers highlight the accommodating service staff who are praised for being attentive and checking in regularly to ensure a pleasant family dining experience.
Menu
Dim Sum
- Steamed Soup Dumpling with Pork - $11.95 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Deep Fried Sesame Ball (12) - $9.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian
- Chinese Onion Pancake - $9.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Pork Shao Mai (3) - $9.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Shrimp Shao Mai (4) - $10.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Sticky Rice Wrapped in Lotus Leaf (1) - $8.95 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Steamed Lotus Paste Bun (3) - $8.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Steamed BBQ Pork Bun (3) - $8.95 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Steamed Vegetable Bun (3) - $8.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
- Steamed Egg Paste Bun (3) - $8.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Congee - $11.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics
- Shrimp Congee - $11.95 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Fish Congee - $11.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Pork with Preserved Egg Congee - $11.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
Appetizers
- Fried Wonton (20) - $7.95: Crispy fried wontons with a delicate filling. Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Cream Cheese Wonton (8) - $9.95: with crab meat Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Egg Roll (3) - $8.55: Crispy fried roll filled with vegetables. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- B.B.Q. Pork - $10.95: Tender pork in a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Pork Pot Stickers (6) - $10.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Vegetable Pot Stickers (6) - $9.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Hot Dumpling (10) - $11.95 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Chicken Salad - $11.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Volumetrics
- Chinese Salad - $9.95: Cucumber, sesame and garlic Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Lectin-Free
- Deep Fried Chicken Wings - $14.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Deep Fried Prawns (8) - $13.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Assorted Platter - $17.95: Egg rolls, deep fried prawn, B.B.Q. pork, cream cheese wonton, fried squid Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Soup
- Sizzling Rice Soup - $14.95: Shrimp, Chicken and Vegetable (Tomato Broth / Chicken Broth) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
- Hot & Sour Soup - $11.95: Classic comfort soup with a balance of spicy and tangy flavors in a rich broth. Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
- Westlake Beef Soup - $14.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Atkins, Volumetrics
- Chicken with Corn Soup - $11.95: Tender chicken and sweet corn in a comforting, creamy broth. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Seaweed Egg Drop Soup - $11.95 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Volumetrics
- Egg Drop Soup - $11.95: Tofu & Vegetables Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Weight-Watchers, Volumetrics
- Chicken Soup - $11.95: Tofu, Mushroom and Vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Seafood Soup - $14.95: Shrimp, Scallops, Squid Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Wonton Soup - $13.95: Vegetable, B.B.Q. Pork Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
- Wor Wonton Soup - $14.95: Shrimp, Chicken , B.B.Q. Pork & Vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
- Wor Wonton Noodle Soup - $14.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
- Special Noodle Soup - $14.95: Shrimp, Chicken and beef Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Seafood Noodle Soup - $15.95: Shrimp, scallops and squid Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
Mu Shu & Foo Young
- Mu Shu Vegetables - $14.55 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Mu Shu Chicken - $14.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Mu Shu Beef - $14.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Mu Shu Pork - $14.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Mu Shu Prawn - $15.55 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Vegetable Foo Young - $16.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Beef Egg Foo Young - $17.95: Crispy egg omelet wrapped around tender beef, served in a rich brown sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Chicken Egg Foo Young - $17.95: Crispy omelette wrapped around tender chicken, served in a rich brown sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Pork Egg Foo Young - $17.95: Crispy egg omelet wrapped around tender pork, served in a rich brown sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Prawn Egg Foo Young - $18.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Special Egg Foo Young - $19.95: Beef, chicken, shrimp and vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Clay Pot & Sizzling Platter
- Sizzling Beef Steak w. Chinese Special Sauce - $18.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Sizzling Chicken w. Chinese Special Sauce - $16.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Sizzling Chicken with Black Bean Sauce - $16.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Combination Seafood in Clay Pot - $19.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Curry Beef with Potatoes in Clay Pot - $17.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Curry Chicken with Potatoes in Clay Pot - $17.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Chicken with Mushrooms in Clay Pot - $17.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Beef with Mushrooms in Clay Pot - $17.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Eggplant and Tofu in Clay Pot - $15.95: Vegetarian Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic
- Eggplant and Black Pepper Beef in Clay Pot - $17.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Vegi-Prawns and Mushrooms in Clay Pot - $17.95: Vegetarian Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Seafood
- Prawns & Scallops w. Vegetables - $18.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Mayo-Clinic
- Prawns with Vegetables - $17.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Fish with Black Bean Sauce - $17.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Sweet & Sour Fish - $18.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Sweet & Sour Prawns - $18.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Walnut Prawns - $18.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian
- Salt and Pepper Prawns - $18.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Combination Seafood - $18.95: squid, scallops, prawns Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, TLC, Detox, Candida, Lectin-Free
Beef / Lamb
- Hunan Beef - $18.95: Stir-fried beef in a spicy Hunan sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Broccoli with Beef - $16.95: Tender beef strips stir-fried with crisp broccoli in a flavorful sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach
- Mongolian Beef - $16.95: Tender beef strips stir-fried with vegetables in a sweet and spicy sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Ginger Onion Lamb - $21.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins
Chicken
- General Tao's Chicken - $15.95: Crispy-fried chicken tossed in a sweet and spicy General Tso's sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Sweet and Sour Chicken - $15.95: Crispy fried chicken tossed in a tangy sweet and sour sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Orange Chicken - $15.95: Crispy-fried chicken tossed in a sweet and tangy orange sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Garlic Chicken Wings - $19.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Atkins
Vegetarian's Favorites
- General Tso's Tofu - $15.95: Crispy-fried tofu tossed in a sweet and spicy General Tso's sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Eggplant & Tofu w. Garlic Sauce - $16.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Combination Vegetables - $14.95: Broccoli, water chestnuts, bok choy, black mushrooms, snow peas, asparagus, celery, onion, carrot and bamboo shoot Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Candida
Noodle & Rice & Fun
- Chicken Fried Rice - $12.95: Crispy chicken and vegetables in stir-fried rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Special Combination Chow Mein - $14.95: Shrimp, chicken, beef and vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Beef Chow Fun - $16.55: Stir-fried beef, noodles, and vegetables in a flavorful sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Sides
- Steamed Rice (small) - $2: Cup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Brown Rice (small) - $2.5: Cup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Mu Shu Pancake - $0.5: each Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Weight-Watchers, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
Beverages
- Coke - $3.55
- Apple Juice - $3.95
- JDB Herbal Tea - $3.95