Reviews for Shine in Chicago, IL
Fresh ingredients! Yummy food just wish the food was a little warmer on delivery and driver followed directions provided on... delivery info. Try the duck wraps and the Katsu was perfect. Read more
Disappointing experience that seems to indicate a thorough mediocrity from the food to the service. Beverage-wise, the ginger... martini ran way too sweet that one could discern neither the ginger nor the martini. I ordered the salmon sashimi as recommendedby the server because it was allegedly very fresh. And indeed, it was so fresh that I tasted ice all over the fish. Other itemswere okay: some of them had enticing presentation but the quality seemed rather unimpressive. Last but not least, the staff wasrather rude: I arrived for a reserved table but was hushed to a corner for more than five minutes so they could "figure outwhich table was reserved." I'd expect the level of food and service at a much cheaper venue. Read more
Have been here several times for the Shanghai menu but honestly might not be coming back in a while. The food is rather... authentic and so it really helps to come here when I miss my hometown flavors terribly. The menu carries lots of traditional and“real” dishes which is what we love and crave for. However, lately the quality has been inconsistent. The fish ?? and thepork ??? are both soft and tender one day, but hard and over-cooked the next. Soups can be super bland one day and way too saltyon another. We have tried to put in notes when ordering (e.g,. Less spicy/salty) but felt that they were never honored. Overall,it feels a bit “try your luck” each time. The other thing is that sometimes when you order ahead the person who answers theWechat messages can be a bit rude… finally, it can get a bit pricy if ordering seafood (crabs especially) and from theShanghai menu only. We’ve been here 5+ times and it’s always been ~$200 or more for 4 people. In short, I truly have mixedfeelings for this place and wish that the quality can be more consistent. If that can be achieved we’d be more than happy tomake this place the go-to for every occasion. Read more
Very authentic shanghainese food. The crabs we ordered were fresh and tasted good. The duck was also super good.
Really authentic Shanghai food, need to book it a day ahead cause it’s hidden menu. Not over priced and the portions are... great! Read more
The place is very relax and the atmosphere is delicate.The service is wonderful very polite and respectful. the price is regular... is not expensive. The food is good for me, I ate the same food in other country and this restaurant it’s not bad. But Irecommend for me try the fried rice all the combination is excellent, and 1 plate for two is good because is too much for oneperson before may you try appetizer. Read more
Modest quality for immodest price... The dishes are tasty but I am in no way sold on the quality/price. There are a good number... of places in Chicago you could spend the same amount for a more pleasant experience. Read more
Decent Shanghai cuisine. It’s American asian food in general but they do have authentic Chinese food. If you want to order... Chinese dishes, need to call them in advance. This is the season for crabs so they have pricy crabs for a good taste. Read more