Ranked #19 in Restaurants · Enugu
Shanghai Octopus
- Open Sundays
Sources and dates
- Listing source: Google Places; record fetched 18 September 2026.
- 6 Google rating/review records held, 6 with written text; newest published 6 September 2026.
- Review records fetched 15 September 2026.
- Stored review analysis updated 30 May 2026.
- Ranking computed 29 September 2026.
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What our review analysis found
Quaint building in a cozy compound with pleasant red decor.
- good food
- nice decor
- friendly staff
- slow service
- inconsistent drinks
- manager rude
Stored review sentiment: Positive.
Analysis updated 30 May 2026. This summarises Google review text, not a recent visit or confirmation of services. The excerpts below may differ from the reviews used for that analysis.
Why this is ranked #19 in Restaurants in Enugu
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Score by dimension ▾
Composite score 67.4 of 100
- Google rating69
- Review volume82
- Review recency94
- Profile completeness33
- Review sentiment59
- Verification0
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About
Shanghai Octopus is one of the restaurants in Enugu, located at 21A Nza St, Independence Layout, Enugu 400102, Enugu, Nigeria. Its recorded Google rating is 3.9 stars from 293 reviews.
On Google, Shanghai Octopus is listed under Restaurant.
Google ratings and review excerpts
- Jennifer O.1 month ago4.0 out of 5 stars
I had my birthday dinner there, it was so beautiful. The ambiance, song, waiters, food everything was 10/10. We got complementary ginger tea (I forgot to take a picture of this) and pawn crackers. The chef was so nice, he sang to and with us, he was so interactive while he was…
- Zoe H.9 months ago5.0 out of 5 stars
Best dining experience in Enugu. Service was excellent, food was excellent, restaurant design was beautiful. I had the sweet and sour chicken and thoroughly enjoyed it. I hope that they give employees the chance to try their dishes so the employees can give authentic advice to…
- Ikay O.9 months ago5.0 out of 5 stars
Had a really good experience at Shanghai Octopus in Independence Layout. The place has a nice, relaxed feel and the staff were genuinely welcoming. The food was solid across the board, fresh, flavorful, and well done, with good portions. It’s a great spot for a proper sit-down…
- Chika9 months ago2.0 out of 5 stars
Foods alright, but the manager is an terrible woman, but the waitresses are nice, the drinks can be good and sometimes bad, but if you want to be treated properly i suggest going somewhere else
- Onyiexplores3 years ago3.0 out of 5 stars
The service was below average and the food wasn’t as great as I expected. The only thing I enjoyed were the drinks and sauce. The rice wasn’t cook thoroughly and the samosa was extremely hard and too crispy. Overall some improvements need to be made before i consider revisiting…
- Onochie E.4 years ago3.0 out of 5 stars
Location is the chief selling point if you ask me. Quaint building sitting in a rather cozy compound in the good part of town. Walking through the doors and into the restaurant you are welcomed by a pleasant decor featuring red and other colors. Food is nice and you’ve got a…
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Shanghai Octopus: quick answers
- What is Shanghai Octopus's phone number?
- You can reach Shanghai Octopus on 0707 354 2100.
- Where is Shanghai Octopus located?
- Shanghai Octopus is located at 21A Nza St, Independence Layout, Enugu 400102, Enugu, Nigeria.
- What are Shanghai Octopus's opening hours?
- Monday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM; Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM; Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM; Thursday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM; Friday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM; Saturday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM; Sunday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM.
- Does Shanghai Octopus have reviews?
- Yes. Shanghai Octopus is rated 3.9★ from 293 Google reviews on Ranked.
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