Shine - Chicago

There flavors were on point! Delish Sushi! There service is so pleasant welcoming! Went here for my 9 yr anniversary! Try their mango-tini, so yummy� read more There flavors were on point! Delish Sushi! There service is so pleasant welcoming! Went here for my 9 yr anniversary! Try their mango-tini, so yummy�

My (first) Shine experience was simply perfect! The service was unbelievable, everyone was so kind! And the food was remarkable! Thank you Joe for introducing m... read more My (first) Shine experience was simply perfect! The service was unbelievable, everyone was so kind! And the food was remarkable! Thank you Joe for introducing me to this FABULOUS restaurant! Wendy. :

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... 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 熏鱼 and the pork 红烧肉 are both soft and tender one day, but hard and over-cooked the next. Soups can be super bland one day and way too salty on 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 the Wechat messages can be a bit rude… finally, it can get a bit pricy if ordering seafood (crabs especially) and from the Shanghai menu only. We’ve been here 5+ times and it’s always been $200 or more for 4 people. In short, I truly have mixed feelings for this place and wish that the quality can be more consistent. If that can be achieved we’d be more than happy to make this place the go-to for every occasion.

My favorite spot in Lincoln Park! The staff is always incredibly friendly, and the food is absolutely outstanding—definitely a perfect 10/10! read more My favorite spot in Lincoln Park! The staff is always incredibly friendly, and the food is absolutely outstanding—definitely a perfect 10/10!

The food here is fantastic, and the staff is incredibly friendly. The seared tuna was outstanding, and the spring rolls were the best I've had in ages. We're al... read more The food here is fantastic, and the staff is incredibly friendly. The seared tuna was outstanding, and the spring rolls were the best I've had in ages. We're already looking forward to our next visit to Shine!