Shine
Bill · 849 Google reviewsShine — clean, consistent chinese in Lincoln Park. A holdout in the best possible way. Flavors stay true to the source. [$$]
What 529 diners keep saying
What 529 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Had a great experience at Shine. The chicken soup was comforting, flavorful, and packed with ingredients. The sangria is definitely a must-order — refreshing and balanced perfectly. The sushi was incredibly fresh and some of the best I’ve had in the city. My chicken dish was loaded with fresh vegetables, which made it feel hearty and well-balanced. Everything tasted fresh, high quality, and made with care. Great food, great service, and a great atmosphere. I’ll definitely be back. Oh and the staff is super friendly.”
“High quality sushi, and the best wide rice noodles in brown sauce that I've ever had.”
“Very authentic Shanghai food. The environment is good. I like the food very much☺️☺️”
“Their Shanghai Menu makes it to be my top Chinese restaurant in Chicago”
“While often known as a Japanese spot, the real gem at Shine lies in its Shanghainese menu. The Drunken Chicken was light and flavorful, and the glazed lotus roots were a standout appetizer - perfectly crunchy, lightly sweet, and filled with glutinous rice. The stir-fried eel & pork belly were fragrant and satisfying, and the scallion oil noodles simple yet comforting. To finish, the sesame ball tangyuan was a lovely dessert - super chewy texture in osmanthus rice wine. The service was warm and attentive, and the space feels modern yet cozy in a charming corner of Lincoln Park. A true hidden gem for authentic Shanghainese cooking!”
“One of the best places for fresh sushi! Even through delivery the quality has always been amazing.”
“Refreshed for 2025: Still my go to sushi place. Fresh fish, good flavors. Consistent execution. Red Dragon. Mexican Maki. Crazy Maki.”
“ought our Chinese New Year dinner here. Really good and authentic Shanghainese cuisine!”
“Enjoy sushi 🍣 here, good price, good service, kids love this place, great for family dinner 🍽 😀 👍”
“We were walking in the area and looking for a place to eat a little later in the evening and found Shine Rise. Staff was excellent and very attentive. We were seated by an open door/window that could be closed. Before we even sat down, staff was aware that the temperature was cooling and offered to close it for us. We ordered taro fries, edamame, and Flaming Maki (pictured). Food was delicious! Would definitely return!”
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