Shanghai Jazz Restaurant & Bar

Did take-away. Read the reviews and Zagat and it seems like it's the best Chinese in the area. I do hope to actually dine in soon.
Ordering was very easy, when I had questions about the food it was answered right away. It's not the cheapest Chinese food but it's because the quality is so much above the other little take out places.
I arrived 15 minutes later and my food was ready. I ordered a small wonton soup, moo shu chicken and vegetable steamed dumplings. Yes this was all for me I had a bad day at work didn't eat two meals and I'm pregnant.
When I went in the live Jazz music was playing, people were milling at the bar after a long work week. It was Friday around 7:45pm in Madison so not really surprising. The person who attended to me may have been an owner or manager that night. Dressed very nicely helped me out and made light conversation as if I was the only customer. It was very nice. I paid and headed back out to the front entrance which seems to be the back actually like most places on that side of Main St.
Got home and the food was still very warm.The portions were so perfect. Good sized meal and it was the best moo shu I ever had. The pancakes were really good and filling was very flavorful. The vegetable dumplings were also very good. More like what you get in China Town. Not sure if that is authentic but it is how I like them. Very good and I liked the dipping sauce. The wonton soup was also very good. Once again more like China Town. Flavorful broth and wonton filling. I very much liked the food.
I would suggest Shanghai Jazz and I will go again. Just word for the wise Friday nights are going to be busy. It's very close to the train station so easy for commuters to meet up after getting home. I don't mind it but if you do just keep this in mind.
Their dine in menu is more expensive, but there is live music which sounds like a great time.

I went there a few months back for the first time with my wife. The ownership was very nice, very accommodating to our requests to move tables. The atmosphere is exceptional and who wouldn't want to hear some nice jazz while eating.

The only drawback that really brings this place down in my eyes is the food. I'm not sure who they are trying to kid but its very pedestrian. It is no much different than your standard Chinese take out that populates nearly every town in this country.  I'll eat it usually but these commoditized ingredients aren't justifying the prices they charge. I'd much rather pay a cover and receive more quality food.  It hurts me to say this because I really wanted to like the place.

I love this place great food great music great people!!! Try you will love too.