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Name: Shine Restaurant
Address: 756 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL, 60614
Telephone: (773) 296-0101
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 3.60

Shine Restaurant

756 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL, 60614

(773) 296-0101
Store is closed

Shine Restaurant Menu

Hot Appetizers

Spring Rolls

Vegetable Rolls

Taro Root frites

Potstickers

Shines Shrimp Roll

Crispy Shrimp

Satay

Sesame Calamari

Crab Rangoon

Tempura Mix

Soft Shell Crab Appetizer

Chilean Sea Bass

Fresh Duck Wraps

Crisp Lettuce Wraps
Cold Appetizers

Edamame

Seaweed Salad

House Salad

Sesame Tuna Dip

Salmon Tartare

Summer Roll

Beef Salad

Grilled Chicken Salad

Hamachi Carpaccio

Oyster Shooter
Soups

Hot And Sour Soup

Miso Soup

Tom-yomr Soup

Coconut Milk Soup

Coconut Milk Soup
Noodles And Rice

Pad Thai Noodles

Soft Noodles

Rice Noodles

Yakisoba Noodles

Singapore Noodles

Fried Rice
Stir-fry

Crispy Asparagus

Harvest Stir-fry

Sesame Roast

Garlic Sauce

Spicy Kung Pao

Mongolian

Cashew Stir-fry

Orange Sauce

Green String Bean

General Tso

Peapod Stir-fry

Broccoli

Hot Pot

Green Curry

Spicy Basil Leaves

Country Style Tofu
House Specials

Hong Kong Steak

Yaki Niku kalbi

Fried Garlic Prawns

Neptunes Delight

Glazed Miso Salmon

Shines Crispy Chicken

Lemongrass Grill

Japanese Teriyaki
Maki Rolls Traditional Rolls

California Maki

Tekka Maki Tuna

Kappa Maki Cucumber

Tekkyu Maki

Ebiku Maki

Unagi Maki

Namasake Maki

Namasake Avocado Maki

Vegetable Maki

Shitake Maki

Sake Skin Maki

Spider Rol

Negi Hamachi Maki

Bagel Maki

Ebi Tempura Maki

Spicy Tuna Mak

Spicy Scallop Maki

Spicy Octopus Maki
Signature Rolls

Crazy Maki

Dragon Maki

Rainbow Maki

Chefs Spicy Maki

Shine Maki

Mexican Maki

Scallop Tempura Maki

Rock N Roll Maki

New York Maki

Honey Roll

Sapporo Maki

Flaming Maki

Red Dragon Maki

Ichiban Roll

Ginza Maki

Volcano Roll

Toro Maki

Satsuma Maki

Hawaii Maki

Mangoku Maki
Nigiri Or Sashimi

Maguro Tuna

Hirame White Fish

Ebi Shrimp

Unagi Freshwater Eel

Toro Fatty Tuna

Tai Red Snapper

Ikura Salmon Roe

Tako Octopus

Ika Squid

Saba Mackeral

Akagai Red Clam

Tamago Egg

Kaki Oyster

Uni Sea Urchin

Namasake Fresh Salmon

Hamachi Yellowtail

Sake Smoked Salmon

White Toro Fatty Tuna

Suzuki Sea Bass

Tobiko Flying Fish Roe

Hotategai Scallop

Amaebi Sweet Shrimp

Shishamo Broiled Smelt

Conch Shell Fish

Kazunoko Herring Roe

Kani Alaskan King Crab

Hotategai Scallop
Sushi Dinners

Armitage Sushi

Chefs 8 Piece Chef's Selection

Sashimi Dinner

Una Don
Extra

White Rice

Brown Rice

Healthy Meal suggestions for Shine Restaurant

Hot Appetizers

Spring Rolls [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vegetable Rolls [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Taro Root frites [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Potstickers [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shines Shrimp Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crispy Shrimp [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Satay [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sesame Calamari [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crab Rangoon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tempura Mix [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Soft Shell Crab Appetizer [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chilean Sea Bass [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fresh Duck Wraps [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crisp Lettuce Wraps [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Cold Appetizers

Edamame [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Seaweed Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

House Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sesame Tuna Dip [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Salmon Tartare [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Summer Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Beef Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grilled Chicken Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hamachi Carpaccio [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Oyster Shooter [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Soups

Hot And Sour Soup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Miso Soup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tom-yomr Soup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Coconut Milk Soup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Coconut Milk Soup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Noodles And Rice

Pad Thai Noodles [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Soft Noodles [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Rice Noodles [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Yakisoba Noodles [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Singapore Noodles [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fried Rice [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Stir-fry

Crispy Asparagus [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Harvest Stir-fry [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sesame Roast [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Garlic Sauce [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spicy Kung Pao [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mongolian [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cashew Stir-fry [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Orange Sauce [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Green String Bean [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

General Tso [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Peapod Stir-fry [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Broccoli [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hot Pot [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Green Curry [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spicy Basil Leaves [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Country Style Tofu [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
House Specials

Hong Kong Steak [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Yaki Niku kalbi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fried Garlic Prawns [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Neptunes Delight [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Glazed Miso Salmon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shines Crispy Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lemongrass Grill [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Japanese Teriyaki [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Maki Rolls Traditional Rolls

California Maki [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tekka Maki Tuna [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Kappa Maki Cucumber [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tekkyu Maki [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ebiku Maki [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Unagi Maki [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Namasake Maki [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Namasake Avocado Maki [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vegetable Maki [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shitake Maki [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sake Skin Maki [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spider Rol [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Negi Hamachi Maki [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bagel Maki [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ebi Tempura Maki [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spicy Tuna Mak [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spicy Scallop Maki [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spicy Octopus Maki [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Signature Rolls

Crazy Maki [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Dragon Maki [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Rainbow Maki [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chefs Spicy Maki [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shine Maki [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mexican Maki [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Scallop Tempura Maki [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Rock N Roll Maki [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

New York Maki [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Honey Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sapporo Maki [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Flaming Maki [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Red Dragon Maki [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ichiban Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ginza Maki [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Volcano Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Toro Maki [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Satsuma Maki [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hawaii Maki [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mangoku Maki [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Nigiri Or Sashimi

Maguro Tuna [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hirame White Fish [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ebi Shrimp [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Unagi Freshwater Eel [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Toro Fatty Tuna [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tai Red Snapper [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ikura Salmon Roe [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tako Octopus [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ika Squid [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Saba Mackeral [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Akagai Red Clam [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tamago Egg [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Kaki Oyster [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Uni Sea Urchin [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Namasake Fresh Salmon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hamachi Yellowtail [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sake Smoked Salmon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

White Toro Fatty Tuna [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Suzuki Sea Bass [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tobiko Flying Fish Roe [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hotategai Scallop [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Amaebi Sweet Shrimp [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shishamo Broiled Smelt [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Conch Shell Fish [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Kazunoko Herring Roe [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Kani Alaskan King Crab [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hotategai Scallop [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Sushi Dinners

Armitage Sushi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chefs 8 Piece Chef's Selection [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sashimi Dinner [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Una Don [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Extra

White Rice [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Brown Rice [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Write An Anonymous Review

K N.

I have never posted a review of any restaurant before, but I had to let others know how very bad my experience at Shine was last night. First of all, I ordered sushi, and it was completely inedible. My pieces of salmon were WARM. I was shocked to see other reviewers say they enjoyed the sushi there -- maybe there was a refrigeration problem last night?? My spicy tuna roll was disgusting, and also inedible. I get sushi at least once or twice a week, and can tell you this was easily the worst sushi in Chicago. My friend ordered a Chinese dish - noodles -- that was better. But what really prompted me to write was the service and general treatment. I took my friend from the suburbs there for her birthday. She drove in - we had reservations at 7:30. We were seated at about 7:40 or so. The service was -- shall we say -- relaxed? Our waiter told us just to "flag him down" when we were ready to order. And my favorite part was at 9:20 (about an hour and a half after we sat down), as we were wrapping up our dinners (well, I didn't really eat mine, but there was still food in front of us), our waiter came by to tell us that we were "nearing the 2 hour mark" and we should take our stuff into the bar area. So we were not offered dessert, or coffee, or to see if we wanted more food, or to see why I didn't eat my sushi --- but told that we were maxing out on our table time!!!! Needless to say, this wasn't the birthday experience I was hoping for for my friend. I went to Shine because I remembered it from armitage years ago. I will never, ever go back. My only advice if you do consider going here -- do NOT get the sushi, order something cooked, and don't plan on a relaxing dinner.
(1)
George S.

I was here with a friend visiting from NYC. I heard from others that this was a yummy place. I was very disappointed. It was a friday night and was glad to be seated immediately. The service was OK but the food was horrible. My friend had some chicken dish that just tasted like Chinese takeout and I had sushi. the fish was not fresh and the flavors were boring. Good thing he paid. I would not have wanted to pay for food like this. I would not go back.
(1)
Ashley W.

I used to order in from Shine all the time and thought it was pretty good. Then I actually ate in the restaurant and realized it's so much better when you actually eat there. I think Rise, their sister restaurant, is a little better but I still like Shine. They have some great Chinese food on the menu too...I went through a stage when I was obsessed with their fried rice and was going there to get it once a week!
(3)
Jennifer H.

its okay. nothing exciting. our waiter was great and on a pretty night sitting on the patio was fun. the cocktails were ok but nothing out of the ordinary. a little over-priced but hey its lincoln park.
(3)
Natalie P.

great food and no MSG, which is so nice. Haven't got the sushi but everything else has been very good. Lots of selections to choose from on the menu. The restaurant is also very clean which is so important to me!
(4)
Lo S.

Amazing... I've only had it to go, but the pad thai and harvest chicken/vegetable dishes are to die for. Pricey, but great quality and super fast delivery.
(4)
Lala R.

One of my favorite places to go for sushi :) It is a little on the pricey side- but well worth it! Great staff, relaxing & trendy atmosphere and I never feel rushed out the door! My fav is the honey roll- AMAZING! I always look forward to my next visit :)
(5)
Ben B.

Honestly, Shine deserves 3.5 stars. The service was excellent. Servers were friendly and on top of things. Water was refilled before it was necessary. The decor is clean and pretty modern. No frills. I ordered the sesame chicken and enjoyed it. I think the breading-to-meat ratio was a bit off. The broccoli was nice and crisp - a contrast to many Chinese places. I asked for more sauce so I could add some flavor to my rice and they whipped up a fresh bowl in minutes. That was great. The vegetable dumplings were pretty bland, but the dipping sauce they had helped add some zing. Prices seemed a little high for the amount of food we got. Shine is good, and I may return, but I don't know that I'd go out of my way for it.
(4)
scott r.

FOOD: 5 Stars DRINKS: 2 Stars SERVICE: 3 Stars AMBIANCE: 3 Stars This place was once a very intimate, sexy date place. We had not been to the new location until last night. What a disappointment. The entire place is one big cavernous beige nightmare. Not one ounce of sexy intimacy. This used to be a great place for an intimate date. Apparently now it's a great place to bring your screaming, fussy kids in strollers at the table. We sat at our table for almost 15 minutes before being greeted by our waiter. Ordered an appetizer and a couple drinks. Soft drink came to the table immediately, waited another 10-15 minutes for an ice filled, watered down SHINE MARTINI, that tasted more like juice and water with a splash of vodka. Second martini I asked for was a Hendricks Martini. Saw the bottle on the top shelf and I was in full view of the bar. The waiter came back to tell me they didn't have Hendricks. I told him I see it on the top shelf, it hadn't moved from its perch since I ordered. He told me there wasn't enough in the bottle to make a martini. (WTF?) The service was definitely lacking. Our waiter never checked with us once we got our food to see if everything was ok, we had to chase him down to get the check long after our dinner dishes had been removed. Busboys filled our water glasses at every turn sloppily from the side of the pitchers, spilling water all over the table several times. We had to wrestle in another table's napkin to sop up all the water. THE BEST PART was the food. The chefs still get it. The food is fantastic, I would order it from them any day. Everything tasted great and we loved. (Except the Uni was a little off. Not so fresh)
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Lesia C.

5 stars for the food, 5 stars for service, 4 stars for somewhat small portions. This place is a little bit on the pricey side for chinese, but the quality and flavor of their food is always excellent. Came in here recently and ordered the cucumber martini, it was cool and refreshing. Ordered the spicy kung pao chicken, general tso chicken, and the Mangoku maki roll. The kung pao and general tso's chicken were both good, but again, just a somewhat small portion for the price. The mangoku maki roll however is definitely worth the price, and coming to this restaurant period. Fresh salmon, wrapped in tempura crunch with spicy mayo, wrapped on the outside with freshly sliced mango and spicy crunchy topping. It's crunchy, sweet, spicy, savory, and creamy all in one. I have gone out of my way to come here just for this specific roll, and it is on of my favorite sushi rolls I have ever eaten!
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Kelly C.

For dining in, takeout or delivery this place scores on all fronts. I've been going on and off to Shine since they opened their doors on Armitage nearly 20 years ago. The stir fries come in a lighter sauce which makes the cashew chicken one of my favorites. The sushi is also a good go to - recently trying out the range of cooked sushi options while I'm pregnant all of which have been tasty (dragon roll, veggie rolls, etc) The restaurant itself is upscale enough for a date, while online ordering makes pickup or delivery a breeze. Service is friendly, attentive and relaxed.
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Tavi J.

After a grueling workout we were HUNGRY!! We had never heard of this place, but it was conveniently right around the corner from the gym. Ummm what a hidden (at least from me) gem. I'll be the first to admit Asian food is not my number one cuisine choice, but maybe it's because I've been going to mediocre places. The items we tried here were delicious. We shared the crab Rangoon as a starter. I love me some crab Rangoon and it was yummy! For my meal I had the orange flavored beef and broccoli. Yummy and bursting full of flavor! My friend had the scallop sushi and she said it was heavenly. My other friend had the chicken lettuce wraps and her only complaint was she needed more lettuce, but still really tasty. I also love love they have outdoor seating! Seriously just by having outdoor seating you will get a star from me. With these crazy cold Chicago winters outdoor seating wins me over every time. I'm sure will be coming back after our ahem...next work out :)
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Kat Z.

Yum! I went in for a late lunch with a group of friends. Our server was super sweet and our food came quickly. I got the Spicy Basil Leaves with veggies only and it was so flavorful yet not overly salty. The veggies were super fresh and the serving was pretty generous, I can usually finish a stir-fry like this at other Asian restaurants but I was able to take about 1/4 of it home.
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Daniel G.

I saw on the outside menu a special crab dish. I was given two other menus when I walked in. Then I was given a third menu with the dish on it. Unfortunately it was buried in veggies. The miso soup was good. Rather pricey with no drink.
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Beth K.

After reading all the reviews I couldn't wait to order from here. To be honest, I wasn't impressed....like at all. I ordered the Harvest Stir-Fry as well as a Shine Maki & Bagel Maki. Only good thing I have to say was the delivery was really quick. Other then that, it was all just meh and definitely wasn't cheap.
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Brad G.

This place is so basic. The tea tastes like dirt, the veg dumplings are bland, the sushi rice is gummy. Plus veg items are not on the menu and the staff is no help. Also, their 10 percent off Yelp check in is not valid on weekends which is not indicated in the coupon. If you are thinking sushi plan ahead and make a reso for Kemeya which is much smaller but way better quality based on reviews.
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Leslie S.

First time trying out Shine, and Delivery took over an hour to arrive (ordered it at 9:15pm, didn't arrive until 10:30pm, 1 hr 15 mins later. I was starving!) We live 1 mile from the restaurant. Had ordered 2 sushi rolls, edamame, and kung pao chicken. Halfway through eating I grabbed a bite of my boyfriend's Kung Pao Chicken, and immediately saw a black hair on the piece I had on my fork. He looked down at his plate, and actually found a SECOND black hair. Ew. We immediately tossed the chicken and I couldn't bring myself to eat any more of the other dishes, scared the rest of it was prepared in non-sanitary conditions. My boyfriend and I went for the packaged fortune cookies, took one bite - STALE. Spit it out and threw that away too. The restaurant did refund that kung pao dish, which I appreciate. Will not be ordering from Shine ever again.
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Lawrence S.

Been coming here since I was a bachelor and they were located on Armitage. 3 kids later and the whole family still comes for special occasions. They are very reasonably priced but more importantly, everything is consistently great. Their sushi selection is great. We always get at least 2 spicy octopus rolls. And their Chinese is highest quality and contemporary. All of their waiters are friendly and they are very organized with the takeout process. We have probably had Shine 100 times and will continue to go for the foreseeable future.
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Francesca B.

Shine is the best Chinese place I have eaten at in the states. Not greasy, very fresh ingredients. I got the veggie egg rolls and Chinese soft noodles with vegetables. I enjoyed every bite and shall be back.
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Nina B.

I had the Singapore Noodles, and it was amazing -- the best yellow curry I've had in the city of Chicago thus far. And all of my friends enjoyed their dishes as well (soft shell crab, maki roll). Sadly, though, the decor is dated and uncomfortable. And the service was spotty (inattentive wait staff, and the food was not delivered together).
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Mark L.

The food was good, but the service was not.
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Julia J.

Shine, Baby, SHINE! I love the atmosphere--it was so adorable. Usually asian restaurants just don't 'get' it. Unless, of course, you're talking about the kind that costs buku bucks (Japonesse). Right away I noticed that the tables weren't pressed together and the decor was refreshing. It was traditional asian, but it wasn't gawdy or overdone at all. Most importantly, it was very clean. The staff was very friendly, too. Our server, Tuk seemed to really enjoy her job and took great pride in remembering my girlfriend's order from the last time she popped in. (I will have to give Tuk a quiz on my follow-up visit...:) At my girlfriend's recommendation, I ordered the Hot and Sour soup. Well, I think if that weird combo of flavors is your thing--it might be good. But, I had to pass on it. This soup was definitely not up my taste bud ally. I ordered the scallop and veggies steamed with sauce on the side. (Boring, I know!) The order came out just right, but it was lacking in flavor. (Not Shine's fault that I ordered blandly) On a good note, the portions were large! Yay! On another good note, my girlfriend ordered the Hot Bowl with curry sauce. (Of course I had to swipe some spoonfuls of that to add some flavor to my diet-friendly dish!) I would definitely go back. The only downside is parking around this area BLOWS.
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Cara Y.

Sesame chicken was pretty good actually. All things were just great, and then I found an ant crawling on my plate. Legit. When I told the waiter he goes: "Oh, I wonder how that got in here?!" ..Yes, me too sir, me too. yuck.
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Lauren B.

I am an avid sushi goer. This is a great place for socializing with a small group of friends or intimate dinning in the evening. Great fresh drinks and appetizers ( bloody Mary's are made fresh and not made with pre-made mix, the sesame calamari is also some of the best around). The sushi itself is great as well, some rolls were a little too sweet and this past time the rice was a bit dry. However, I would still recommend this place because of the quality of fish and great ambience.
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Jason M.

The food was delicious and the prices are fair. I believe the owners/managers were there and they came by to check on us frequently. The servers were very nice too! We will definitely be back!
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Holly F.

I of course has tk try the flaming maki. Boy am I glad I did!! This roll is fun, delicious and beautiful! Also had rainbow roll and honey sesame (?) roll. Wow. Fantastic! Service was fine, but my fire in the table totally made up for it!!!
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Ben G.

I like Shine because my lady loves Sushi and I'm not a big fan, Shine gives me tons of alternatives. The service is typically good and the ambiance inviting. My primary complaint is that the Orange Chicken is a disappointment, the sauce is a bit bland, there isn't enough of it to dress the rice its served with and the chicken isn't noticeably breaded. All in all, its worth going to Shine but I'd avoid the Orange Chicken.
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Les O.

Good service. Appetizers average. Soup average to poor. Sashimi good. Roll very good. Atmosphere about average. Too much money for the product.
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Helen H.

Service- average atmosphere- pretty cute, more laid back. Food- pretty good! we got the chilean sea bass- my favorite! a couple of sushi rolls, normal but i will say they were pretty messily made. and then we also got the Hamachi Carpaccio which was just excellent and delicious! they also have a very good selection of hot, cold, sushi, and bigger meals even beyond the standard udon/ teriyaki. drinks- terrible. i got the almond tini, and my husband got the carpinhini- both just tasted like cough syrup. I'm in b/t a 3 and 4 b/c the sushi was a little messy and the drinks were terrible, the food food was really good. What ended up tipping the scale to three was that the table was dirty which made me question the sanitation. there was all this red sticky stuff on the table and then my husband had all these sesame seeds stuck to his arm... and none of our food had sesame seeds (including the sushi).
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Chun A.

This place is terrible and rude people, we had a birthday party there and they treated us like shit and they over charged us not only that one of our client sent us a bottle of wine they told us that was from them for service. Never ever go there!
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Kevin H.

Food is super fresh and tasty. Not sure why it's never slammed, maybe busy at times but for what they are offering I would think they would be a bit busier. Pies can be a bit high. Worth the trip!
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Steven E.

Place had been hit or miss for years. Tonight a total whiff as we waited 50 minutes at the bar for two sushi rolls. The whole operation seems to lack competence and finesse.
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Jennifer E.

Moved from SD to Chicago, best sushi place we have found! Yummy soup , salad, and rolls. Decent price. Dog friendly, we sit on the patio with them. Full bar. Highly recommended. Try the shine roll
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Ashley G.

Fantastic Sushi! I took my sister & her husband and my sister who is relatively new to sushi loved it & is planning another visit! Great cocktails & sushi! Our server was very friendly & made some excellent sushi & sake recommendations based on what we like. Modern, cool & classy atmosphere. If I lived near Chicago would go again in a heartbeat!
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Lynn F.

I'm a long-time fan of Shine... and used them to cater a client event this week. Mae, the manager, helped me select a delicious assortment of apps, specialty and favorite standard rolls. They even plated this gorgeous spread on my platters for a truly well-groomed client event at a nearby store. I will definitely use Shine again for entertaining as well as individual dining/delivery. Thank you for making it easy to stylishly entertain.
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Aaron B.

the food was exceptional, but the service could have been better
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Catie R.

Two words: Flaming Maki. I can say with 100% confidence it was the best sushi roll I have ever had. The preparation was perfect, and it tasted amazing. My ex and I went with another couple for New Year's Eve and had a spread of sushi. In addition to the Flaming Maki I was able to try the Volcano Roll; that is always one of my go-to choices when having sushi but Shine's take on it stepped up the game, adding a strawberry topping. I also tried the Ichiban Roll and have nothing bad to say. The service was great as well. As I said this was on New Year's Eve. We had a reservation on Open Table and were seated right away. My friend and I wanted to share a split of champagne; they were out of what we wanted but our waiter upgraded us to a better bottle and only charged us for our original choice.
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Joel G.

An average sushi restaurant. No real complaints nothing spectacular. Owned by the same group that also owns Rise from my understanding. I use to frequent Shine as it was convenient to my old condo. Sushi is fresh and delivers a good roll. Very good appetizers. Asian dishes are also pretty good food as I usually avoid Sushi/Asian dish places as neither end up good. Shine/Rise delivery solidly on both.
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Jami S.

Just whatever. Not great, not bad. But for me that really isn't good enough to return. Which sucks since I live right down the street. The sushi was just okay, the edamame was awful. How do you screw up edamame? Our waiter was so nice though so that gets them a couple of stars. Also the lemon drop martini is one of the best I have EVER had, seriously. But it is in the end a sushi restaurant so that is why I can honestly say Meh, I've experienced better. So many sushi places in the city to come back to Shine. Some of my fav's that are much better are Sushi Wabi, Yuzu, & Friends. Just not good enough to return, sorry shine.
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Amelia B.

Solid, reasonably priced sushi, both via delivery and when dining in. But more importantly, it's the perfect place to go when a group of your friends wants sushi, but there are some sushi-phobes coming along as well. For those with a fear of raw fish, Shine cooks up some mean stir-frys (or so I've been told by my friends who order them regularly). I, on the other hand, stick with the raw stuff. While I feel that the sashimi is a bit overpriced and lacking for what you get, the basic rolls are a steal here. Grab a tekka maki or negi hamachi for $5 each, and you have yourself a meal--the rolls are large, and most importantly, the fish to rice ratio is heavily skewed in the fish favor. I like substance and not filler. Skip the cocktails and go with wine--the mark-up is shockingly low on the bottles. With four girls, entrees, apps, a bottle of wine, and 4 additional cocktails, the split bill came to about $33 a person. Totally reasonable. When I've ordered delivery, the order has always arrived early. I like you Shine, I think I'll stick around. (Also, check in on Yelp, and Sun-Thurs you get 10% of your bill!)
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Steve F.

Overpriced, weak. $10 for tempura gets you 2 green beans, 2 broccoli chunks, 1 eggplan slice, 1 sweet potato slice, and 1 green pepper slice. Sushi was bland and the soy sauce they send with it was so sweet we just threw it out and used a bottle from the fridge.
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Kelly C.

This is one of our favorite places to eat. And hands down our favorite place for sushi in the city. Flaming roll and volcano roll are to die for. The best sushi I have ever had. I took a friend there yesterday and she was super impressed. Don't ever go to this place without getting the calamari - it's special. It's complete with claws, jalapenos and it is also the BEST calamari we have ever had. It makes me angry that they don't get more business at this new location. It makes me worried that I will lose one of the best restaurants I have dined at. I write a monthly restaurant review for Chicago Daily Law Bulletin and I just now decided I will be writing a review for them. I want to help this fantastic place get through this difficult time because it is a great place. Great service, outstanding food, cute atmosphere.
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Eric L.

The Chinese food is better than the sushi. The beef hot pot is quite good. The sushi was a mess though. So ignore the second half of the menu.
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Helen T.

Meh. Service was good. Server was knowledgable and friendly, but the food just wasn't that good. Ordered the namasake, ginza, toro, and crazy rolls. Each roll looked great, but after that first bite I always had something that I wanted to change about each roll. The ginza maki had way too much tobiko on it. The toro was good, but just tasted like the tempura crunch - you could barely taste the toro. The crazy maki had a weird sweet flavor to it - not even sure what that was... Also, not sure that the soy sauce was actually soy sauce. It was sweet and lighter in color than usual soy. Also, the environment is a bit tense. We sat inside because of my allergies, while everyone else sat on the patio. That gave me a good view of the patio outside. A woman who looked like she may have been the owner stood by the door watching the floor like a hawk. She many times would jump in for the servers attending to guests, and then running back to inform the servers of changes while they were busy attending to other tables. The servers seemed very capable and she should loosen the grip a bit because she seemed to be causing more trouble than help. My suggestion is to walk the 4ish blocks over to Sai Cafe which is my go-to!
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Ray D.

Solid Chinese and sushi. I like their crispy fried chicken, gyoza, shrimp curry dishes and sushi pieces. Their food delivery is super fast!
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Marisa C.

I don't know why there are low reviews for Shine. It's the best sushi in Chicago! I come here at least twice a month and always have great service and great food. The Mangoku role and the mango martini are to die for!
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Bernadette R.

My boyfriend was in town and we wanted some quick sushi. Shine had some decent reviews and it was only a block from my apartment. We ordered for pick up and were able to use the online coupon since we could not edit a roll from the website. Good customer service off the bat. The place is really nice inside, didn't quite expect that. Again, the employees were really nice. The flaming maki roll was delicious! Highly recommend! However, the crab rangoons were slightly disappointing because it was all cream cheese and no crab. I will most definitely become a frequent flyer here.
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Becca D.

I went here for a friend's birthday the other night. She made a reservation, since there were 20 of us. The ambiance in the restaurant is chic and cool. The staff was very nice. I ordered the crab rangoon and harvest stir fry with shrimp. The crab rangoon was incredible! SO good! The Harvest Stir Fry was BLAND, even when drowning it in soy sauce. I just could not eat it all. My friend got the Crazi Maki and said hers was bland as well. Not a fan. The poor waitress could not keep up with drink/food orders, and we ended up waiting quite a while for our drinks. After one of our guests complained to the manager, she was great and served our table a complimentary bottle of champagne, which was a nice gesture. The waitress kept a smile, even after the complaint. I would personally not go back here. For crab rangoon and bland shrimp stir fry, with tax and automatic gratuity, I paid $32. NOT WORTH IT. I wouldn't recommend this place, especially because there are so many other great restaurants in Lincoln Park. Overpriced and not delicious. FYI: Valet is $8.
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Anne M.

Back to Shine, and everything was just as good as I remember it being - service, food, atmosphere. I came here with three others over the weekend for a delish sushi dinner, and we all enjoyed it. We shared a big pot of hot green tea for the table, which was just what we needed after walking around all night in the cold. We ended up getting a refill on that later in the meal too. We started with crab rangoon (awesome.), a "red dragon" roll (spicy tuna + salmon) and a scrumptious maki roll on their specials list - I can't remember the name, but it had tempura shrimp, avocado, cream cheese, other stuff, and was topped with a brown sauce and pecans - that was SO good. We split more sushi and also ordered the chicken rice noodles and the orange chicken + rice to share as entrees. The noodle and rice dishes were large and filled with fresh veggies - really good flavor / texture for both dishes. *The orange chicken had real, fresh orange peels in the sauce - this was such a refreshing change from the orange-flavored mystery gel that coats most 'orange chicken' dishes I've ordered. Thanks Shine, for a very yummy dinner and excellent service.
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Susan L.

I've been coming here for years, and it's still delish! There's something for everyone--sushi, cooked fish dishes, more Americanized Asian dishes. Woot!
(5)
Eames E.

I am frightened by car horns and I am still at odds with the fancy eastern foods served here as they are at odds with my natural diet of enchiladas and Ginger Snaps, but I ate here as I feel guilty consuming the stench of their food daily (I live above Shine) and never paying for it. The food was almost as good as the smell that fills my apartment, and was more tangible. I rarely give below 5 stars but Shine's food did not live up to the hype that it's price and smell exuded. Do not make smells if you can't live up to them.
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nikki j.

Good quality has changed... Terrible potstickers.. Very doughy and mushy. So disappointing .
(3)
Stephanie R.

Absolutely love this place, everything I've had has been great. Try the taro fries, they're awesome!
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Lea R.

Unfortunately this place is rated a gem in the light of people knowing no better. Fact: the restaurant is in the middle of Depaul. What is the incentive to be incredible? College Kids who can afford eating out aren't exactly connoisseurs. College kid parents are going with what their kids say. The best: our server Tuk was super friendly and sweet! I would recommend that you ask for her. She is on top of her game and a darling. I had the Hot Pot $14 for Chicken - so much gristle. Ugh!!! So gross to bite down on gristle. Very cheap on the veggies for the price. Maybe 4 slivers of red pepper (expensive ingredient) & oodles of filler. Honestly for the PITA parking is in this neighborhood is not worth it here. Too many other awesome Asian restaurants.
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Jeremy T.

Come for the sushi, stay for the sesame beef. I've been a fan of this place for a couple of years. The food has always been delicious and the service has been good. The sushi is very good and not too pricey. The real selling point of this establishment is my favorite dish, sesame beef. I've never been a huge fan of sesame [insert meat of choice]. However, Shine has turned me around. Also, for those who like to take home leftovers, Shine's food has excellent reheat value. If you so choose to visit the restaurant I suggest going during lunch. I say this because this place can get extremely loud at night. If you come for dinner try to avoid sitting in the middle area. That's my first complaint. My second complaint is that their business hours aren't longer.
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Steven A.

I'm an sushi fanatic, I eat it plenty in New York City, but when my buddy and I stopped by this place on a Chicago vacation, I have to say, they surprised us! For what we would normally pay for an inferior roll, we got quite the deal on their summer roll (lobster-salmon), the Spicy Octopus and Spicy Scallop roll. My impression: Holy crap this is good! There was just the perfect, and I mean PERFECT, blend of rice, fish and spicy mayo (I will remark, that spicy mayo was the best I've ever had). That consistency, couple with the lounge/cool vibe of the spot, added for an awfully classy sushi experience. The wait staff was also generous and welcoming, not overbearing at all (and actually quite helpful in navigating 'out-of-towners' to some hot spots). I would highly recommend coming here if you're big into sushi. We paid about $22 a piece for the 3 rolls, and had a glass of plum wine. Definitely a good date spot, especially if your looking to treat to good food.
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Deena D.

I dig it! Cool, swanky vibe and not so pretentious for the Lincoln Park/Armitage scene. We came here on a Saturday and the wait wasn't too bad, we posted up at the bar and grabbed a drink. They have some cool cocktails and good wine/beer selection. We shared a few salmon/tuna/crab rolls and all were fresh and yummy. Prices are pretty descent for the quality. I also started with a house salad and thought the ginger dressing was different than usual, probably not my favorite, but not a huge deal. My only other rant is that the 10% off your bill for Yelp Check In is only Sunday-Thursday. I wish it was good for the whole week but oh well.
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Pete V.

I'm usually wary of "Asian fusion" type restaurants like Shine who serve two or more different kinds of Asian cuisine...in Shine's case it's Japanese, Chinese, and Thai. Usually the food at these fusion restaurants are bland, carb and cornstarch loaded, and only bear a remote resemblance of the fine dishes they attempt to mimic. However, in the case of Shine, I believe the chef has stepped up his game and although I was not completely blown away by the dishes we ordered, I have no complaints about them either, and in fact most of the dishes were enjoyable and the portions generous. Tuna tartare - We ordered this upon recommendation by our sever. Simply outstanding. Fresh cubes of tuna (large serving by the way), cilantro, and a lovely sesame sauce that really made the dish. In fact, what made the dish even more fun was placing as many cubes of tuna on the paper thin won tons (I much prefer this style rather than the thick won ton style) before the chip breaks. I highly recommend this dish! House salad - This salad was a lot bigger than we expected. I ton of lettuce and a nice ginger dressing...although I wanted a more! Sushi - We ordered the salmon avocado roll and the negi hamachi roll. Both were good. Although they were not wrapped as tightly as I would have expected, the fish was fresh, avocado plentiful, and the rolls were much larger than you would get at most sushi restaurants. Definitely a good value in my opinion. Singapore rice noodle - Craving a noodle dish, we asked our server for a recommendation and she pointed us in this direction. This may have been the 3rd or 4th on my list to order, but we went with her rec anyway. Surprisingly this was a great dish. Although it was not the most authentic and the chef had taken some liberties on sweetening the curry sauce and adding a cuts of chicken thigh. The noodles were good and the dish came together well. I would call this comfort style Singapore rice noodles. Overall we really enjoyed our meal. What made it sweeter was our 30% off from Village Vines! This was our first visit to Shine and I definitely think we will be coming back for more.
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Mandi P.

This is/was a sister restaurant to the very delicious Republic restaurant that was downtown prior to its demise. We were very sad to see Republic go as it was our every Friday evening spot. Before Republic went away their staff told us about Shine, but we had some how forgotten about it. We rediscovered Shine this past weekend while looking through Yelp for some good Chinese takeout. Wow...are we glad we did!!! They have the same sesame chicken that I used to eat at Republic except they call it Sesame roast (or something similar) and it is sooooooo good!!! We also tried a couple of appetizers and everything was yummy. We will definitely not be forgetting about Shine again and will definitely be ordering takeout from here again!!!
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Bernie M.

Other than a courteous staff, Shine doesn't have much to offer. The ambience inside is stale, and the fish quality is just adequate. They rarely carry toro and their yellowtail and white tuna sashimi never seems fresh; a little more chewy than I prefer. Shine is overpriced for what they're serving. There are much better options in the area with fresh fish at the same price.
(1)
Ben B.

Amazing restaurant - we love it
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Shay M.

The inside of the place is very nice. They put on a good presentation. The sushi was pretty good. It didn't really stand out above any other sushi I've tried though. My main issue was how incredibly slow they were. There were not a ridiculous amount of people in the restaurnat and there were a lot of waiters/waitresses on staff. I went with three people. We ordered 2 orders of edamame, 3 of us ordered soup and we each only ordered one roll. We were in there for over 2 hours before we received our sushi. By that time we were all starving and ready to just get out of there. If that wasn't bad enought, the waitress forgot to put in one of our rolls and did not tell us until the other three were on the table. By the time the last roll got there, my friend did not even want to eat it anymore. We were close to where the rolls were being made, and after mine was brought to me, I realized that it was the same roll that I saw sitting there for 20 minutes beforehand. It's really hard for good food to make up for bad service. I prefer House of Sushi and Noodles.
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Courtney W.

This place is right around the corner from me so when I'm being lazy (almost always) and I'm in the mood for sushi (when am I not?) I normally can find the strength to walk down the street. They have a little patio that I have enjoyed quite a few times. It's not huge but there is some decent people watching in the summer months. The drinks here can be a little on the weak side, I rarely ever get anything but green tea when I eat sushi but there have been rare occasions. My bf always gets a mojito and he says it's pretty good. They can get busy here but I've never had a problem getting right in and sitting where I want. This place is great for people who love sushi and their friends/significant other who could do without. They have plenty of non-sushi options. I've never tried any but whenever I see something coming out of the kitchen, it looks pretty darn good. We always get the pot stickers to start, they are always perfectly steamed and taste pretty darn great. They have your traditional rolls and also quite a few special maki selections. I personally always go with spicy stuff so volcano rolls and spicy tuna are more my speed. I also enjoy the dragon roll here, it has the right amount of crunch. Really, I haven't had a bad thing from Shine. It can be quiet at times but the staff is always extremely hospitable and easy going. Some sushi places can be pretentious and stiff but not here, even in Lincoln Park there are still some solid businesses. The prices aren't awful but on par for the area.
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Nhu N.

Why did I get food poisoning from you guys? I feel violated =(. Never EVER again!!!
(1)
Caren L.

I ordered take out the other night and it was delicious! I love the sushi and Chinese food dishes. Mongolian Beef is my favorite! Delivery was quick - 40 minutes - and my order was completely correct... which is always a pleasure on take out!
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Ryan S.

This place is sub par when it come to the Chicago sushi scene. First of let me start by say the restaurant was uncomfortably FREEZING! Even the hostess had in her winter jacket. I guess with their terrible food they cant afford to pay the heating bill. We ordered a few of the specialty rolls which were both bizarre and not good. One was a tuna roll flavored with avocado and lime zest topped with a piece of salmon. Sounds good on paper but terrible. There was some sort of jelly in the roll that gave it a weird texture and threw off the whole taste. I think I was like a lime jelly to add flavor. The other was a wagyu beef roll topped with "partially cooked" wagyu. Nothing partial here, the roll was gross and fell apart. The only reason this place got 2 stars from me was the great service and the miso soup I had, which I loved. But then again who can screw up miso soup. Won't be back here again, my advice is drive 5 block north and hit Sushi Toro.
(2)
Christina C.

Best sushi delivery! The sushi here is fabulous and the delivery is quick. It's a bit pricey but worth it for consistent great food. We love the sesame tuna dip, the chilean sea bass, and the Toro Roll. It's so amazing.
(5)
Bran W.

been coming here for years. great sushi wonderful soft shell crab and pot sticker appetizers. nice teriyaki combinations noisy but nice atmosphere (new location is noisier than armitage location was). good service and delivery available. fair prices.
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Lyn A.

This place is the business. If you don't get the Kobe beef roll you're doing it all wrong. Keep on Shining Shine.
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Suzanne M.

We go to Shine with a group of friends often and the service here is wonderful. They know our drinks as we sit down and usually know our order also. Some of us get sushi and some get other Asian dishes. I have never had anything I didn't like. The owner is very caring and wants to make sure everyone is happy. This is a well run place that had never disappointed in the last 10 years.
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Karen C.

I've been on a mission to force myself to branch out to new chinese/asian/sushi joints as often as possible, because I tend to keep going to the same places over & over. Shine, you're finally up to the plate. The sushi we had was pretty tasty, though some of the rolls kept falling apart. I do give mad props to the Honey roll, which was my favorite; crunchy, sweet & delicious. Service was prompt, and our waitress was really friendly. I definitely want to go back and try some of the warm dishes on the menu, I kept staring at the people by us that had chicken-vegetable somethings and it all looked really good! My only big negative would be that it seems a little over-priced for what it is... I've had bigger and badder-asser sushi at my standard go-to joints for less, but as far as taste goes, Shine is spot-on.
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Sarah J.

My apartment shares a dumpster with Shine. I know that statement leads to the inference that Shine is comparable to a dumpster. But it is not. Shine is nothing like a dumpster. I went to Shine for dinner on a Friday evening; it was still pretty early so there were very few customers. They seated us across the room from the other pair of diners, which I thought was nice. The restaurant is a lot bigger inside than it seems from outside. It's very clean and seems well kept. The service was great; everyone was friendly. They constantly refilled our water glasses, literally after each sip. My only complaint is that there were no less than three servers/waiters/workers standing eerily close to our table throughout the entire meal. I know they were just being attentive, but it was a bit much. We started with a large bottle of Sapporo and my friend ordered a glass of Glennfiddich. It was supposed to be a single shot, but the liquor filled at least half the rocks glass, which was...awesome. I ordered the lobster and spicy tuna rolls -- the lobster roll was very sweet, but it was a good balance to the spicy tuna. Friend got a plate of sesame scallops with broccoli -- I tried a few of the scallops and they tasted pretty good, cooked well. We also got two orders of uni at Friend's insistence (he loves uni). Everything was good. Great for me; good for Friend. All in all, it was a pleasant experience. The best part: the giant amount of scotch. The worst part: employees standing and watching us like hawks. I will be back (Terminator style).
(4)
Holland H.

Great staff, super friendly even though we came in close to closing time. Very helpful with menu suggestions, especially the Crispy Shrimp appetizer! The sushi was a little too Americanized and sweet, but I still enjoyed it!
(4)
Matt C.

I have only been to the actual Shine restaurant once for a meal, but when I am ordering in consistently defer to the great selection and super fast delivery time that is consistent for a delivery order. I am a sucker for the mogolian beef and lettuce wraps from Shine and like magic, they get to my door hot and fresh. Have you ever had delivery that comes to your door cold and bland? Not so for the drivers at Shine. I sometimes wonder if they have some crazy teleportation device in the back of the restaurant, how else could they get the soup here so hot? If you are in their delivery area and want to stay in, give Shine a shot. You won't be disappointed.
(5)
Nikki C.

I can only talk about this place regarding the one day I ever come here. Christmas day. In the past 7 years i've only come on this special day as everything else has been closed. But they rock. I love both their chinese and japanese menus and the people here are always nice(at least on 12/25). Merry Christmas Shine! and thank you for being the bright star leading to good treats and good times on a cold and hungry night in Chicago.
(4)
Andrea H.

Sadly, my last two experiences at Shine Morida have inspired me to write an update. I love that this place is close to my house and has a great atmosphere, so after a particularly long flight last Monday, I decided to grab a bite for dinner. We arrived around 8:00pm. First thing I noticed was lipstick on my glass. Not great, but I was hungry and figured I'd be enjoying a cocktail anyway. When I ordered a Bombay Sapphire martini, I was informed that they were out of Sapphire, and all other top shelf gin. Call me spoiled, but I don't do well martinis, so I went for plan b...a manhattan. The server came back a few moments later to inform me that they were out of sweet vermouth. So I decided to hop on the wagon and stick with my water. We ordered 4 rolls and I ordered 2 pieces of nigiri...you know what's coming...they were out of the nigiri. So we decided to stick with the rolls. 3 out of 4 rolls were good, but the most expensive of them, rainbow roll, was not good at all. It had that not so fresh sushi taste and somewhat dry fish on top. I might expect this at a less expensive sushi place, but the price of this roll was almost as much as I would pay for all you can eat elsewhere. I seem to recall thinking that the fish was not so fresh on my previous visit, but decided to let it slide that time. This time, I asked the server what was going on and he informed me that they'd had a very busy weekend. I guess the lesson learned is do not come here on a weekday. There were maybe 4 tables occupied in the entire restaurant and the server did not refill our waters even once. I like to come to Shine Morida when I'm looking for a more upscale sushi experience. I feel like they should try a little harder to make sure they provide a quality experience, even for those of us who like to dine out during the week. I can understand being out of the fish, but wouldn't you know when you're running low on alcohol? I'm sure the delivery truck would be more than happy to swing by!
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EdanEdan T.

Took is such a friendly server. My girl and I always enjoy having her wait on us!
(5)
Marie P.

Loved the sesame chicken and all sushi!
(4)
Amy D.

This is my favorite sushi restaurant in the city. My order: Akuna Maki and Orange Peel Chicken and share both with a friend - PERFECT. Definitely a really quaint and modern place, an atmosphere I'd bring any friends and family from out of town, maybe even a nice birthday. Found this place through Yelp a few months ago and used a coupon on Yelp, one I wish I could still use! Always friendly staff and fresh, flavorful food. I've tried the fried rice and mongolian beef, that's about it, though. I usually stick to my one sushi roll as well, it's so unique and only on their special menu (which they have everyday, but it's not on the menu online.) Just go to try it out, maybe go on a Monday or Tuesday when it's BYOW(ine). Yum!
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Shaydon A.

Bar none, hands down and without a doubt the worst Pad Thai Noodles I have ever had. I'll pretty much eat anything and rarely leave food on my plate but I had to dump 3/4 of my order in the trash because it was so bad.
(1)
Molly L.

I had the perfect date night planned: a picnic in Oz Park on a 70-degree, clear, summer night while eating yummy takeout, drinking wine, and watching The Wizard of Oz. I'm happy to say that everything went swimmingly, except for the yummy takeout. I have never had such flavorless sushi in my life. I ordered the Bagel maki, Crazy maki, and Mexican maki. Each one of them was SO BLAND and the rolls fell apart when I picked them up. I thought that maybe Shine just wasn't a good sushi place and was more a noodles-and-rice kind of place. Wrong. My fiance ordered pad thai and it was also very boring. He ate about half of it before throwing it away. (I, on the other hand, never let food go to waste, even if I have to drown it in soy sauce to taste any flavor at all.) The sauce was a weird texture, and he said it tasted almost like it had a tomato base instead of a peanut base. They also gave us only one fortune cookie despite the fact that we clearly ordered for more than one person. The food isn't cheap enough to warrant this level of blah-ness. Step it up, Shine! Throw some salt in there or something! There are too many good Asian places in Lincoln Park for me to go back to Shine. Next time, I'll just follow the Yellow Brick Road, er, Lincoln, up to Noodles in the Pot or Kyoto.
(1)
Brett F.

Wha whaaa whaaaat?? No review yet for Shine Morida, not quite sure how that's possible ::scratches head::. I used to live a mere block away and spent many a night eating and imbibing here in their main dining room and al fresco on the sidewalk cafÃ©. S&M (hee hee) has also been my favorite and most frequently ordered delivery forever - they're the speediest delivery game in town (never over 45 min) and everything comes so hot I often wonder if they have drivers cooking up my beloved sesame beef in the car on their way over. The restaurant is quaint but stylish and resides smack dab in the middle of the Lincoln Park Armitage hullabaloo. Lush, Cynthia Rowley, L'Occitane and Lori's Shoes are all just a stones throw away... prepare to mix and mingle with the fancier kids as Shine Morida caters to the shopping set that frequent these stores. Their trendy, modern setting and uber long martini list are clearly prerequisites. These days I rarely pop into the restaurant but continue to get their food brought to me on a weekly basis. Shine Morida, why can't I quit you? The crab rangoon is the best I've had and the chicken harvest stir fry is healthy while flavorful and chock full of an amazing veggie mix. Their sushi is equally as yummy (go for the ebi tempura maki and sapporo maki - delicious!) but unfortunately the same list of specialty rolls they offer up in restaurant are not all available for delivery. In fact, quite few of them are... Shine Morida has decided that many of those fancy, intricate maki don't necessarily travel well and instead of serving you up something that falls short after a mini road trip, they opt to only put their best foot forward. I love that. Their sashimi, however, clearly loves a car ride because it always shows up in generous portion and fresh. I know S&M is a little confused... do they want to be a sushi, chinese or thai restaurant? With all those options it's hard to say. What I do know is it's all good Baby, so take their sushi and roll with it.
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Michelle M.

I love shine! Quick delivery times and delicious sushi. I usually get the shine roll and honey roll both are really good. It's one of my favorite sushi places in the city
(5)
Joseph H.

Gonna give this place the benefit of the doubt for right now. It's always funny when the cheapest roll is the best...The Spicy Maki Roll was delicious. I'm not sure that I've ever had tomato in a sushi roll, but Shine succeeded here. I also used the 10% off yelp deal which was sweet! Unfortunately, after the first 3 rolls disappeared, we wanted one more. My girlfriend was hungry after a disappointing "grilled" chicken sandwich for lunch in De Pere, WI (it was fried and late but we got a $6 coupon that will never ever be used), so I let her choose. She selected the Rainbow roll which tends to be a safe bet. However, this roll had cooked salmon or tuna inside the roll. The huge slices of fish on top made up for it I guess...either way, if you like your sushi raw, then avoid the Rainbow roll. Otherwise, we sat outside which is always a bonus in the summertime even though Chicago is hot as blazes right now. The house salad with ginger dressing was very solid as well. So, after the next trip, this review may get updated...
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Stephanie L.

I havent been here since it switched locations however, before when I went here....its always quality. Extensive sushi/maki, drink, wine lists. Always a bonus. Ambiance is always good and service is always good. I think this is a quality staple in the sushi world!
(4)
Gina H.

Basically, this place is great for unique "Americanized" novelty sushi so it is fun for those who are tired of the same typical rolls all the time. Nobody should be scared of these rolls even if they haven't even touched sushi before. Portions are big, so three fancy rolls are plenty for 2 people. I had been to the Rise restaurant a few times before and thought I would give this place a try even thought the menus are basically the same. We sat outside but it looked romantic inside compared to Rise. We used the Yelp deal they offered and decided on 3 gourmet rolls and some edamame. We had the flaming maki which was just okay despite our enthusiasm from referrals. I know a lot of other readers were RAVING about it, but as I don't typically have soy sauce on my rolls as it disturbs the flavors, however it definitely was lacking something. On my last try I poured a little soy on it and it was much better. However, that isn't my way of making the "best" sushi, that is usually my way of making okay sushi taste "better". The best roll we had was the "Kobe" roll, besides the fact that it is personally a pet peeve when restaurants use KOBE in a menu title. It is a name dropper as it is illegal to even import Kobe -should be Wagyu roll or Kobe-style roll. We had the Hawaiian roll which was also great. I typically don't order things with cream cheese in them, but this was an exception to my rule with the macadamia nuts. So, even in my high-expectations of what is "great" sushi, I think the cream cheese roll trumped the flaming one, and beef won overall which is not even fish! We weren't drinking that night but it was cool they had a 1/2 price wine bottle special and some nights it is BYO which is odd for a restaurant in a good way.
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Jen B.

Meh. Meh. Meh. This was my first time to Shine, and most likely my last. I have had much better sushi experiences than this one. I ordered two rolls: the scallop tempura maki and the ichiban roll. Suprising, they lacked flavor. Also, my rolls did not stay together very well, and one of the rolls was cut unevenly making every other bite difficult to eat! The service was VERY slow. From the time we ordered to the time we got our food was about 35 minutes, and there were many times where guests at our table were asking, "where is the waiter?" It has a nice interior, and the patio looks nice, just too chilly last night to sit there. I had a good time because of the company I kept, but I don't plan on making a return trip any time soon.
(2)
Pamela P.

Boo. Not my favorite. Was excited to try this place because this place is highly recommended. Service was terrible. We actually had to ask for our waiter several times. Then, the waiter forgot to put in half of our sushi order. Halfway through the meal, the waiter took our soy sauce and gave it to another table. Seeing that I was perplexed by this -- as we were using it-- he brought out another one from the back. Puzzling--why not just leave ours and bring the other table one from the back? My vodka martini, straight up, took 15 minutes to make. The good: The spicy tofu dish was excellent. The ginza maki roll was outstanding. The bad: the steamed pot stickers were thick and tough. The hot and spicy soup tasted almost bitter, with an alcoholic aftertaste. The innocuous California roll was just "ok" and somewhat dry. Overall, they need to get their coordination together and to improve the quality of food.
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Lisa T.

Oh Asian fusion.... you always seem to create a whole bunch of average instead of something truly delicious. Miso soup is sub par. Flavor is a bit weak, and there was literally an overwhelming amount of seaweed in it the last time I had it. However, sizzling rice soup is the only really, really amazingly good thing I've had here. I would def go here just for the sizzling rice soup. To reiterate the above comment.... the sushi here is "ok" and the Chinese entrees are "ok". I'd argue that they have better sushi than many other fusion-type places (as opposed to a sushi only restaurant).... but that's basically the equivalent of saying "well this doesn't suck but it's not good either". They have all your "standard" American-Chinese entrees here (kung pao, general tso, orange, broccoli, etc)..... everything I've had has been decent. Maybe it's just a challenge to make amazing chicken and broccoli. I'd highly recommend this place to a group with 1 or more sushi-averse people. The menu here is huge and everyone can be happy. Sushi lovers can go crazy and the fish fraidy-cats can get themselves some good old general tso's chicken and everyone is all smiles. Quick carry-out service and nice dine in atmosphere. Waitstaff is good peeps.
(3)
Jamie H.

We came here on Saturday night with a reservation for 5 and were seated right away. The service was great and the food quality was also excellent. The rolls were very decent sized and filled us up! We ordered 6 rolls and some soup, and it was about $23 each with tax and a 20% tip. It seems every time I go out for sushi I end up spending at least $30, so the fact that it was a mere $23 made me incredibly happy! The only downfall was that it took forever to find parking, and due to the fact that that's not really the restaurants fault, I can't blame them for that! We'll be back, for sure!
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Mary T.

Not a fan Maybe it's because I don't really like Rise either, but this place doesn't do it for me. I got a gift certificate here so I've carried out a few times because I hate to let good money to go to waste. First, what's with the soy sauce? I don't know if anyone else has noticed it, but it's terrible. I don't know what kind it is since it comes in a plastic container. I ate about half of my order before tossing the soy and using some of the low sodium Yamasa I had in the fridge. The new soy sauce definitely elevated the taste of my meal - it went from bleh to so-so. Second, again I find there rolls not spicy at all and when they chop up the fish it's hard to tell how much fish they're actually giving me. Bottom line: I won't be back unless someone else is buying and even then I'm going cast my vote for somewhere other than here.
(2)
Lou A.

This place is great! Monday and Tuesday they have BYOB(bottle of wine) and half price bottles of wine the rest of the week! It is a cute, quiet place during the week to relax and unwind from the work day!
(5)
Will G.

The Crab Rangoon is unreal. I get take out from here probably twice a month and have never been disappointed.
(5)
laela l.

WIN. Sexy and trendy enough to take a date, but also fancy enough to take your parents or Grandma. Treat your honey to a honey roll; it was our favorite. Everything tasted very fresh and was flavorful. I haven't been to every sushi joint in the city, but not many of them have unique rolls or such a variety like this one. I can also appreciate the fact that they have full list of special rolls and plates that change constantly, so try at least one of those. The fact that this restaurant has sizzling rice soup seals the deal for me. Not many places have it on the menu and it's comfort food I grew up with. Clear broth, vegetables, bamboo shoots, chicken, and shrimp. YES.
(4)
Zuzzi E.

One night, a fairly wise man was thinking "Do I want Thai tonight? Chinese? Or sushi?" His very wise wife came along and said, "Why can't you have everything?" They put their heads together and created SHINE. The Thai-Sushi-Chinese restaurant. If it's Asian inspired, they have it. I went there on Sunday. It's a decent looking joint with nice enough staff. We ordered a bit of everything. My favorite was the Honey Roll and the Flaming Roll. My least favorite was the green curry (too gooey, not enough veggie variety). Overall, not my favorite. But conducive for groups with dissenting opinions on what region of Asian food they want.
(3)
Terris A.

Ok after many months, I made my way back to Shine. Not by my choice but nevertheless I went. This experience was MUCH better than the first. The service was amazing, the food was great and overall the experience was a pleasant one. Spicy Tuna roll- amazing. Sashimi- yummy. Dessert- we tried all of their flavors and the only one we didn't care for was the green tea. After two Mai Thai's I was pretty good- they were just the right amount of strong! I will be back to Shine.
(4)
Andrew A.

Sushi...3 stars. Drinks...4 stars. Atmosphere.... 5 stars. Not as good a it's counterpart Rise, but it's close to my apartment. Good date spot.
(4)
Carter G.

Do you know this place emailed me on YELP and asked me to take down my review! It was very obvious by the email it was someone who worked there. I actually said nice things about their decor and service, but my reviews are based on food quality only. Aren't we all entitled to our own opinion? Just b/c they emailed me I will once again say that if you are an advanced sushi eater..this is not the place to go. While a place like Toro is not as nice in ambiance, the quality of food is another stratosphere! If your looking to a WOW a date or sushi lover check out MEIJI or Toro. See my other review for more details about Shine.
(1)
Moforachi B.

The place was decent enough inside. They make a good attempt at being classy but it really is just a casual place which is just fine. The service was pleasant, knowledgeable of the menu and attentive. The food was pretty good obviously pricey since your in Lincoln Park. If you find yourself in the area you could do a whole lot worse. I would go back, but I think I might try someplace else first just to have some comparisons. The chocolate covered cheesecake squares were really good, but alas they do not serve coffee which I thought was rather strange.
(3)
Kim E.

I think some of the reviews are a little harsh. I think it depends on what was ordered. Here is the run down: the tuna tartar sesame dip, the popcorn shrimp, and the chippoke sashimi (we ordered all hamachi) were amazing. On the So so side: flaming maki, the Chilean sea bass appetizer and spicy tuna roll. Service was great and the first items listed were really yummy!!
(4)
Tarra B.

Looking for an amazing hot & sour soup? Look no further. You must try it at Shine Morida. It has just the right amount of kick and will hit the spot if you're craving a good hot & sour soup. I think it has the perfect blend of bamboo shoots, tofu & mushroom in a piping hot & sour chicken broth! Now onto the main course..... Do you enjoy a good Dragon Roll? I know I do. For only $10, you can enjoy fresh unagi and tempura crunch wrapped in fresh avocado rice roll. If you're looking for a really good appetizer, may I recommend the Shine's Shrimp Roll. Personally, I like this one better when dining in (tastes better), but anyways it has shrimp, cream cheese, and scallion in crispy wonton wraps with a sweet dipping sauce. I've gotten take out probably about 50+ times from this place and have dined in probably less than 10, but every time I eat their sushi, edamame, or Chinese dish I'm NEVER disappointed. It's definitely one of my staples. Try it, you might end up loving it as much as I do.
(4)
Abigail L.

Good sushi. The place is larger than my usual fav, which is nice if you are looking for a more relaxed setting. I typically prefer the smaller places where you sit at the bar and watch the chief sling orders left and right. But this was a nice alternative. They have a large menu. Sushi list is a little bit on the basics side, but quality. Some specialty rolls. All in all a good place. Plus, they are not byob, which adds to the more relaxed state of mind you have there. You don't have to worry about stopping for wine on the way or deal with a wait. Decor is great I sat in the back room where you can watch the chiefs in action.
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Helena B.

First off, props on the new location. The old one was right amidst the hubbub of Armitage, but this one is a touch fancier. Love the large paper umbrellas hanging from the ceiling! The menu harkens back to the old location when a Chinese restaurant called Shine merged with its next-door neighbor - a Japanese restaurant called Morida. Shine Morida thus serves up a pan-Asian melange. We started with an unagi roll. I love all things eel, so I enjoyed it. I'm still not sure how I feel about the temperature, though. The roll was served warm. I'm not sure I've ever had it above room temperature before. As the last bite of unagi was consumed, our entrees were whisked to the table. We'd both gone with noodle-y dishes, and both were good... and oddly similar... We deduced that they both must share the same brown sauce & many ingredients. Cousin-entrees, if you will. Dessert: We abstained, and for one reason only - despite being billed as a "duet" of mochi, you only get one with a scoop of green tea ice cream. I loathe green tea ice cream, and there's a StarFruit down the street. See ya!
(3)
Laura W.

I enjoyed my dinner here the other night. We started out with the chicken pot stickers for an app and they were HUGE and they gave us 6. I like getting an even number because it is so much easier to share and then I don't have to cut one in half. I ordered the Sesame Roast with scallops which came with broccoli. The broccoli was fresh and the scallops were plenty and bigger than I expected. I like the crunchy coating on the scallops, it was something I have never had before and really enjoyed. My fried ordered the honey roll and the spider roll. I love soft shell crab and it was really good. The spicy mayo wasn't too spicy and had just the right amount of heat. The honey roll was interesting, you can really taste the honey but the tempura around the outside of the roll made an interesting texture. Our service was really fast and we barely had to wait for our drinks, app or food. My fortune cookie read 'develop your critical edge' so I am going to take this too heart as I continue my yelping! I am definitely going back to Shine, there is so much more on the menu i want to try.
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Gabe L.

I wish I could draw a graph on yelp. x-axis: quality of sushi y-axis: how nice/spacious the interior is the graph would be \ shine would be somewhere in the upper left quadrant next review: calculus
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Jenny J.

Unimpressed and that is being nice. If you love sushi, like I love sushi this is not the place for you. In fact as I looked over the menu, I told my girlfriends they have a little too much going on, this is probably not going to taste good at all...hello Chef Ramsay can you let them know that they should pick a type of Asian food and perfect it. My sushi was horrible; tuna fish in sushi, ewww, you are joking right...is tuna fish even asian...no comment! My pad thai was sweet, no thanks! Not to mention the rolls are over priced to taste the way they do...if you are going to do pan-asian, make sure you have perfected them all... Highly disappointed and being that Lincoln Park has so many great places to eat, I will never eat here again...
(1)
Whitney S.

Delicious sushi! Warm, peaceful environment. Good service. I have been there 3 times in the past couple months and each time has been absolutely wonderful! It's fairly quiet - I dislike loud commotion of other restaurants. I strongly suggest ordering at least one roll off their specials list. They are always great. The winter roll and valentine rolls were mouth-watering! The volcano roll and chef's spicy roll made for a wonderful dinner last night. Very fresh. I have never had the stir-fry entrees there so I cannot comment on that. But the sushi and great experience keep bringing me back.
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Rachel W.

This is an easy sushi place... no complaints. Not too terribly expensive and extremely convenient to my apartment. Perfect! Sushi is moderately priced and they have some interesting rolls. There are plenty of choices for the non-sushi lovers in your party, as this place has lots to pick from on the menu that isn't raw. They are great with big groups, too! Ask to be sat in the private room.
(4)
Pete P.

This is a decent sushi place. It's a little bit expensive for the quality you get, but still it's not bad for once in awhile kind of a thing.
(3)
Cate P.

This place used to be decent. Now it's remarkably subpar. The goods: outdoor seating. Fresh spring rolls. Seaweed salad. The bads: service. Cashew broccoli-- take frozen broccoli, unfreeze part way, overcook, throw cashews ontop. But the service really took the "awful" cake. Our server forgot our calamari. Instead of apologizing she waffled between being defensive and remarkably bored. We never got our calamari. When our cashew broccoli arrived as just broccoli, we remarked that typically the dish involves cashews as well. She stared at us blankly, took the plate away and dumped a few nuts on top. Great, thanks. The manager came over and comped the awful dish and another round of drinks. But overall it was remarkably unimpressive.
(2)
Shelby C.

I did not have a good experience at Shine - it was the first really awful experience with sushi I had in Chicago. We got the edamame to start and it was soft and overcooked. For dinner we got the Red Dragon, Mexican, Mango and Honey rolls. All of the rolls were bland and fatty and didn't sit well (I don't know about you but I don't want something liquidy coming out of a "fresh" sushi roll). Also, when they put the plate down in front of my boyfriend there was a tiny ant crawling on it. Enough said - I will not be going back to Shine and wouldn't recommend it.
(1)
Justin N.

Pretty typical multi Asian Restuarant. From what I recall, they had elements of Japanese, Chinese, and Thai dishes. Their maki selection is rather large and have a unique number of rolls I recommend trying the Taro Fries as an appetizer. It comes with a subtle Green Curray Aioli which is sweet and spicy. So good that we got an extra side of the Aioli. I had the Tom Yum soup with Shrimp which had the right amount of spice. I'm definitely going back to try their other specialties.
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Mickey A.

Uh, I don't think I'm a fan of the lo mein anymore. :-( It lacked flavor that I eventually poured the sauce from our general tsao chicken order onto the noodles, which helped a bit. The general tsao was good but not great. The chunky chicken pieces were breaded but not overly breaded to the point all you eat is the batter. Who wants to order that? Here, it was more chicken and kind of worth the $12. However, I'm always comparing every general tsao order I get in Chicago to a restaurant back home. I'd still order it here though.
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Jonathan H.

Tried it for the first time the other night. A friend was going to get takeout and I only had time to run online and look at their menu. First, the menu online was easily readable and not just a cut and paste fuzzy JPG you see on a lot of restaurant sites. Secondly, I could not have been happier with my choices of Sushi and Sashimi. I ordered the Rock N Roll which was fantastic and tried the Honey Roll, which was also very good. I start a rating on how well they do the easy rolls as well. The spicy tuna and California where good and their tempura roll was better than a lot I've had. I recommend trying the signature rolls because I had at least three versions and they were all different and very good.
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M H.

The Worst Sushi in Chicago, period! The wife and I went their last night because we keep passing it and we said lets try this place. What a mistake. Here we go... sushi was nasty and I mean nasty. I have read some reviews here and can see their are several like the one Im gonna write here about how unbelievably bad the sushi was. When the food was served, we thought, wow this looks great....then we had some of it. I can honestly say I have never had to spit out food in a restaurant before until last night. Im not sure what their doing to their sushi, or how old it was, but my god, someone should've called the inspectors. The biggest mistake we made was ordering what we usually order at other sushi places and then taking a few bites and realizing we cant even eat this. When the waitress came by and said "How is everything".... trying to be polite I replied "marginal at best". She said "Great" and then skipped away. I don't think she understood, but then she came back and said "Seriously, is there something you didnt like?" to which I replied as politely as possible "this is the worst sushi Ive ever had and cant eat it" She asked if she could get us anything else and we said no because we hated it that much we didnt want any more of their food. We didnt eat another bite and left $70 in sushi just sitting on the table and asked for the check. She never called a manager, never took off anything off the bill. It cost $85 for the worst experience ever. Sure, I couldve asked for the Manager and I didn't because I didn't want to haggle and argue with these people. Fuck 'em. We live in Old Town and will never go back. There are some awesome sushi places in Chicago, to numerous to mention. Try Kamehachi on Wells, Toro, Coast, Union, Sunda, Marai, there's even a small little mom and pop sushi place on Webster just a few doors west of Halsted, even this little place smokes Shine. Shine... RIP, because you are dead to me. And delivery driver tried stealing someones dog? Really? That's pathetic.
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Matthew O.

Liked it a lot. Nice joint with a cool vibe, has outdoor seating with weather permitting. All the sushi that we ordered was great - they've got your basic rolls along with some more creative stuff. Great wine and beer selection (22oz Kirin Ichiban anyone?). Reasonably priced and great service.
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Melanie V.

Two words ~ Shine Martini. Absolute lychee heaven. I was dreaming of that drink for a good month. Love this place - the decor, the staff, the food. Try the mangoku if you're looking to try something different.
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Dane K.

After my first really mediocre experience I never thought I'd make it back... but I had a party to meet up with, and this is where they went... This time around, the service was *excellent* and the food... OK. The new space at the new location is laid out a bit different... The old place was more open, this has a few smaller rooms. For our group, we were seated in a private room that was just off the bar. The room was equipped with AV equipment (flat panel TV, DVD player, stereo, etc), it probably holds about 25 or so people (though it gets really, really loud). Our group was about 15-20 people maybe. Our waitress was awesome. She didn't miss a beat the whole night. She took drink orders and even though not everything came back from the bar at once (beers quick, martinis a few minutes longer) never missed a drink and knew exactly who ordered what. For our food, same thing... she had everyone's order down perfectly. I don't think she missed anything in the 2 or 3 hours we were there, and that's saying a lot considering our check was about $800 and long. The place is great for drinks. The food I would still put in the average category. They have pretty much the same menu as a few other similar places in town. (Several of ex-Shine people have started at least a few of those similar places). Taste-wise, I didn't really have anything that was in the "oh wow' category, it seemed pretty average in taste too. Maybe not the best sushi I've had, but not bad. The pacing of the food to come out was much, much better this time around. Nothing took too long. The bathroom was nice, though at the last location the bathroom was out of order when we went, so anything would be nicer. :] It is *NOT* BYOB any longer. They have a full bar with a pretty extensive drink list. I probably won't be back on my own any time soon, but overall I was pretty satisfied. And the private room in back is a great option for a sizable group looking for a private room w/ no fee.
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Brandy E.

For some reason, Shine was able to remove my review as well as the reviews of several people who live in my building. I think it is fair for people to know that a delivery man from this restaurant, that could be delivering to other people's buildings stole a yorkie from someone in my building. After tracking down through our cameras we were able to get the dog back, however I do not believe that the person who did this was even fired. I would never go to this restaurant again and have told many others about it. This restaurant really needs to prove that they are sorry for this event. They have not even expressed an apology to those in our building who fought tirelessly to find the dog all night long. We are waiting.
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Katie D.

Came here on a weeknight for a first date. Great choice for a date, and the atmosphere and service were great. The date was well sub-par, but the food was delicious. Have since come back on several occasions, one of which was a good friend's birthday party. They gave us our own private room to accommodate our large group which was great! They have a really fun martini list and a decently priced wine list. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the ginza roll. In fact, I crave it. The combination of lobster tail, cucumber, spicy mayo, and tobiko is pretty much heavenly. There is tons of tobiko on top and I don't know what it is about the texture of tobiko, but I just love it. Other favorite rolls include the mexican roll and rainbow roll, and all of the sashimi is really fresh. I'm also a huge fan of the house salad, the ginger dressing on it is very refreshing. Any time I've come here everyone I've been with has been more than satisfied with their meal. I will be back!
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Hilary R.

Dear Shine, Charging a $10 corking fee for an $8 bottle of wine and $2 PER beer completely defeats the purpose of going to a place that offers BYO ... just so you know. Also, the long lecture about how the charge was for the use of your glasses was both irritating and condescending ... I mean, unless you're just going to let us bring our own ;) Oh and, though I realize your specialty is Sushi, I went out on a limb and ordered the Panang Curry with tofu. Sadly, the sauce was thick and dull, and I was surprised to discover the tofu tasted like French toast--which I love but is frankly a little odd in this context. Never.Going.Back.
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Sae K.

We decided to have dinner here with some friends after reading the predominantly positive reviews. We were a bit skeptical about a restaurant that attempts to serve Thai, Japanese and Chinese cuisine...but we wanted to eat in the Lincoln Park area so we decided to chance it. We were pretty disappointed. When a waiter remarks that there are a few items on the menu that are "ACTUALLY pretty good" then you know you are swimming in dangerous waters. Our waiter made casual comments like this more than once, as if he was somehow warning us to get up and run away quickly while we still could. We should have taken his hint. I must preface this by saying that none of us felt like having sushi, so this review only covers the non-sushi items on the menu. For appetizers, we had the edamame, the sea bass and the soft shell crab. The edamame came out cold and clammy with barely a hint of sea salt. The soft shell crab was wimpy and mainly fried exoskeleton, with barely any fleshy meat. The sea bass, however, was pretty good, but not the best we have had. I was in the mood for noodles so I ordered the Yaki-soba noodles with pork and cabbage. The dish tasted like it had been doused in soy sauce and then showered with salt. Way too over-salted for my taste, and the crunchy cabbage that I was hoping for was barely detectable. My husband had the lemon grass beef which was tough and over-cooked. We were expecting soft, tender beef with a lot of lemon grass flavor. What we got was salty, over-cooked meat. Our friends also commented that their sesame chicken was over-cooked. Probably the only dish that passed muster was the hot pot my friend ordered with tofu. It had a nice curry flavor that was not overpowered by a whole boatload of salt. Maybe it serves us right for taking the risk of going to a Pan-Asian restaurant. I will hesitate before I ever do that again.
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Andrea J.

This place was highly recommended by a friend and I had high hopes, but I was extremely underwhelmed. The atmosphere is decent enough, and the service was good, but the food and drink were extremely disappointing. I ordered the Pink Cadillac to drink (a strawberry-type martini). WARNING: This was the worst drink I've ever had. I could not get down more than two gulps of this. I felt like I was drinking strawberry-flavored pepto-bismal. YUCK. If I ever come back, maybe I'll order a Mojito or something else. We got calamari as an appetizer, an order of pad thai to split, and also a honey roll since I read about it in the rave reviews on Yelp. The calamari was good (not the best I've had, but certainly not the worst). The pad thai tasted weird--almost sweet and sour. I took the leftovers home, and oddly enough, it tasted much better reheated the next day. Weird! As for the honey roll, I was SORELY disappointed. It was extremely bland, and didn't really taste like anything...just rice and a little sweet. Even though I wasn't impressed with my choices at Shine, I wouldn't completely rule it out. The menu has so many options, so I'd definitely try to make wiser decisions the next time around.
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Frances C.

You know what the worst part about moving is? giving up your chinese place. or finding a new one. i found shine late in the game. I've lived in Lincoln Park since August of '08 and I went here in what...April? Sesame chicken? Can't get ENOUGH. It's become my weekly splurge. Usually on Mondays...with all of my other splurges (Jon and Kate plus 8). it's the only thing about monday that's good. and, dining in is byob! great place to go on saturday night to split a few things between people and enjoy! liquor store down the block.
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Alexis S.

High quality (american style) Chinese food. This is our go to Chinese place. The mongolian beef and sesame chicken are very good and fresh tasting. The only reason I am not giving it 5 stars is that it's quite expensive for Chinese food but the quality is great. Portions are pretty big and delivery is quick and food arrives hot.
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Billy B.

I go to Shine quite frequently, which would make you think I am a "fan." However, I cannot justify giving Shine 4 stars with all the great sushi places in the city. The ambiance is quite nice and the sushi is good but I have had much better of both. I think Shine is a good place to go on a "school night" and grab some food. You can have a nice conversation as the restaurant never gets too loud on weeknights. Order up some sushi and a beer/wine and enjoy. Just don't expect to get blown away.
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Anisha A.

The new location is a win for Shine. It's the type of dining room where sound is magnified when it's crowded. If applicable, would recommend the hearing aid that best cuts the background noise. For all others, just know it's better for groups versus a quiet romantic dinner. Even though our waitress had ample reason to kick us out- her every appearance coincided with our most offensive and disturbing moments of conversation- she was a pleasant trooper. She even comped us her favorite roll (a flaming maki), as well as two orders of dessert (a tasty warm apple bready Cinnabon type thing). Would equate the sushi quality to Coast, minus the irritating wait .
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Katie H.

I'll be honest: I didn't expect much from Shine. I have a long-standing rule not to trust sushi from pan-Asian restaurants. This probably stems from the fact that the first pan-Asian places I encountered were shady joints in West Philly advertising all-you-can-eat sushi - Would *you* trust that? Shine is a far cry from places like that. Situated in the heart of Lincoln Park, this restaurant offers a full Asian menu spanning a number of cuisine styles. The star of the menu is (and rightfully so) the sushi. I am a fan of simple sushi, especially when trying somewhere new, because there aren't a million extra flavors interfering with the fish. That in mind, my contribution to the table was a salmon and avocado roll and a spicy scallop roll. Because of raw scallops' tendency to get slimy, it is a good "test" roll - and is great when done correctly. And it was! Everything was. Other highlights of the meal included the "Hawaii Roll," the "Honey Roll," and the "Toro Maki". Everything was absolutely fresh and so delicious - the three of us eating sushi cleaned our plates! The bill wasn't bad, either - 2 appetizers, 2 $5 corkage fees, a bowl of pad thai, and 6 rolls of sushi came out to $100 even for 4 people. I do have a pet peeve about restaurants who are only BYOB but still charge corkage (I don't think it's fair to charge me if there is no other option), but I don't believe this place is staying BYOB for long, so it's a somewhat moot point. I've always been a Toro fanatic, and Shine lacks the awesome "family feel" you find there. Toro isn't perfect, though, and the wait and lack of reservations can get in the way if you want to get sushi with a bigger group of people. Shine is a great option for people looking for very good sushi in Lincoln Park, particularly if you are with a large group, and extra-particularly if you are with a large group that includes some non-Sushi people (although they are missing out!).
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Nimit P.

This place is the definition of good, not great. It seems that just about everyone is trying to make sushi these days in Chicago. I would say the quality of the food here is generally pretty good, the service can be a bit lax and uninvolved, and the setting during the week tends to be quiet. It's a bit busier (and more fun) on the weekends when it's lively, and overall it's a good neighborhood spot if you're craving a little sushi. It's priced at the middle ground as far sushi goes ($10 ish a roll) and I'd recommend it for a group of four or six. Not a terrible date place but again, just about everything at this place I'd rate rather average. So if you're generally demanding, stay away, but if you don't mind some occasionally slow service and decent sushi, give it a shot.
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Alison F.

One of my favorite sushi places in Chicago. Great service, walk-in accessible and outstanding food. Must tries: Hot and Sour Soup, Seabass appetizer, Shine Roll... Add some Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc and you've ordered yourself the perfect meal. Enjoy!
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Rebecca S.

I adore Shine! Their sushi is consistently fresh (no brown spots on the avocado, no smelly fish), tightly rolled, beautiful, and unique. Where else can you find a Yuzu Maki roll (my favorite)? Should sushi not be your thing, their Chinese dishes are also delicious and not heavy or greasy.
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Megan B.

I'm always a sushi lover and I'm an even greater lover of pan-asian restaurants. How great is it to get Japanese, Thai, and Chinese all in one place! Really great. I went a few weeks back with my boyfriend and had an exceptionally lovely time. The place is BYOB but according to our waiter, they are trying to transition away from that luxury, hence a $15 corking fee. Lucky for us (and thanks to our adoration for cheap wine) our corking fee was waived because, technically, it was a twist off. score. We ordered: the pan fried dumplings, which were HUGE, and so so good; the sesame chicken, which was crunchy and sweet with broccoli steamed to perfection (not too soggy!); the spicy octopus maki, which was too tough and generally tasteless but was a first time try for both of us, so I can't say for sure if that's because of the fish or because of the chef; and the flaming maki, which was way too good - the fish is salmon and it's rolled in avocado and spicy mayo then toasted warm (I love it when rolls are warm, it's such a nice change). The best part of the flaming maki was the presentation.... there was a little bowl of fire (bacardi 151) and each piece was circled around it like little people keeping warm around a campfire. Neat! As a side note, I was briefly tempted to test the bowl of 151 (as in, get the party started early!) but I assumed it would be tacky so I refrained. The ambiance was great too, all dark woods with red and orange accents. Perfect for a date night. My only thought was that it was a tad dark. I mean, I'm all about getting cozy in mood-lit restaurants but what if I was here with a girlfriend? Our service was just great (did I mention our "corking" fee was waived?!?!) - he was attentive but not overbearing and really understood the importance of spreading the dishes over time. I love when restaurants get this right and he seriously timed it to perfection. He was also very knowledgeable about the menu, we got the flaming maki on his recc. The price point was a teensy bit high but the food was delicious and fresh, the service excellent, and the evening lovely so I won't hold it against them too much. It's definitely not a place you go to get an eel roll, spicy tuna, and a California. So paying a little more is to be expected. The Report Card: Food: A+ Service: A Ambiance: A- Price: B+
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sarah b.

Multidisciplinary restaurants freak me out. Is it Chinese or is it japanese? Ohmygohd they have Pad Thai! It must be thai... I walked in to Morida with a chip on my shoulders, I was just looking for short-comings. Nice big water, check. Hot towels, check. Decent wine list, check. Looking pretty good. I had to put my blinders on and go with one type of cuisine so I went Japanese. The edamame was good. The Miso was good. The rolls were good! Even when I snuck a peek at my friends Japachinesethai dishes, they looked pretty adequate. But I still feel like it could have been better. If they had just picked one. So three solid stars for Morida. There are better Thai restaurants and Chinese and Japanese restaurants in this city. But I will tentatively say that this is probably the best Japachinesethai of them all.
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Jill S.

Big fan of the new location... I think it feels a lot 'warmer' than the old one. Not trying to be as modern/hip, now it's just comforting, and there's still outdoor seating. Shine has some unique rolls which are fun to try, for example the Honey Roll. I would recommend branching out for this one, white tuna with a little tempura crunch on top. Also tried a lobster roll, couldn't taste the lobster a whole lot.. but the Spicy Scallop was really good for just a simple roll! Also, the House Salad is pretty big, not the usual little 8 pieces of lettuce, which is also why it's $6 and not $3. Will definitely go again, the old location didn't do much for me last time I ate there so I was hesitant, but now I think I'll be a regular.
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Tuyen T.

This place is a lot nicer than what I expected when I randomly stopped in - it was a sushi moment. The sushi is really good and creative. My friend ordered some chicken dish. Not bad, but nothing too special. I would get sushi if I went. The waitstaff is really nice and your water cup won't ever be half-empty (or half-full) while you're here.
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Brian C.

Unreal sushi. We ordered soo many rolls and they were all delicious. Flaming Maki was great, Rock and roll, akuma, and shine rolls are also delicious. Hot towels are great when you come in from the cold winter. Great place!
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Martin D.

I've ordered take out from here and all i could say was eh to the General Tso. usually one of my favs! The Crab Rangoon was delicious! probably not healthy but very delicious. I figured, good rangoon, maybe in store the food would be great. The appearance was spacious and contemporary. but the paid thai...was a huge disappointment. I love pad thai almost above all else and theirs is tweaked and has a wierd flavor to it. Did not enjoy. Girlfriend's sushi looked terrible too. But they were extremely attentive and noticed that we did not enjoy / eat our meal and were extremely apologetic. They comped our food and asked if they could make us anything else. Appetite was lost but I demanded i pay for the delicious Rangoon and our drinks. I imagine they can do good Thai/Chinese but not so sure on the sushi.
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Katie P.

I LOVE the new location! I always get the sashimi dinner with yellowtail and tuna...the fish is really fresh!
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Stacey P.

They moved, now have outdoor seating, definite plus. Taro fries with aioli- YUM. another plus. (however i have yet to find something with aioli i didn't like). Maki- uhhh... minus. Okay, their fish and ingredients actually aren't bad. But they put SOOOO much rice in each roll. And it is chewy rice. So their rolls are huge, but huge full of chewy rice. I don't like it. It took away from the other flavors in the roll, and made it extremly hard to eat. Plus it made me full sooner on refined carbs, yipee. Anyhow, overall it's ok, but maybe next time I'll have some chinese food.
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Susan F.

Atmosphere-This place has a great ambience and it's quite a big restaurant. IT is very swanky, but you don't feel misplaced if you are dressed in jeans. The bar is really cool with tiles and lights coming up from the bottom. Food-A great selection of asian fusion, sushi, chinese, thai, japanese, with apps and salads from all selections. I had the spicy scallop roll and ginger salad. The ginger salad was huge and very good. The rolls were very good, but really warm when I got them. It didn't bother me, but it could bother some other people. They had a lot of flavorful martinis, but I stuck with wine...the white wine I had was good, but these prices are more expensive that some restaurants I have seen downtown, weird! Our service was not bad, but it was not good. Our waiter seemed to not have a personality. We didn't dock him too much for it, but it was weird, he could have gotten more tip! All in all, I really liked this place and will prob come back if I'm in the neighborhood.
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Polly P.

We choose this place for our 4th Anniversary with my husband. And believe me - it was good! For around hundred bucks we ordered cocktails made with campaign, maki, seafood dish and everything we ordered - we did it twice! Maki was ok, but the seafood (don't remember exact name of the dish - something like Neptune) was unbelievably heavenly delicious!!! Than our waitress - very amiable girl Lana - brought us a receipt, and we realized she gave us 10% discount!!! Wow! Thanks, Lana! Perfect service!!!
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Karyn K.

Clarification: my waitress told me that they are only going to be BYOB for about a month more; apparently you have to reapply with a location change Had the potstickers and General Tso Chicken. Both excellent. My friend had the fried rice with shrimp and she enjoyed it. The new location has the same general feel of the old location, although it is a bit darker and doesn't appear to have outside seating. The outside seating at the old location was always great during the summer. My friend and I were shoved behind a wall in a kind of awkward location. It was in the way back room where the sushi is being made. They should change the set-up of the room and offer seating at the sushi bar. The service was good. Corkage fee was only $5.
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Jessica F.

I have eaten here many times because my boyfriend loves this place. The sushi is great, always fresh and delicious. I'm a big fan of the Sashimi dinner - fresh, large portion size, has never let me down. :) However, there is just somthing missing. I feel that the food is overpriced. The food, other than sushi, leaves little to be desired. It was very bland. For the price you are paying for the food, I feel that the quality of food is lacking. I've had more favorful food at way less expensive restaurants. The ambiance is alright, nothing to rave about. Service is so-so. If you don't mind shelling out a lot of money for overpriced Sushi, hit up Shine! Worth a try... my boyfriend loves the place so who knows! To each his own! :)
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Ashley P.

I really, really enjoyed our food and service here. We ate outside on a beautiful night which made it even better. It's on a side street so you miss a lot of the busy or annoying Armitage traffic. The sake list is fantastic. It does a short and simple job of explaining what each of the sake's are in body and taste. We ordered the Sapporo rolls, Spicy Octopus, Negi Hamachi and ... the last one I can't remember. Something with eel and their spicy mayo. They automatically give you light soy sauce which is so nice not to have to beg for it! Score! Oh yeah...if you do the American Airlines dining program they give you 5 miles/dollar. Not bad.
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A T.

I should have written a review for this place when I went in May, I've forgotten some of the minute details since then. Oh well. At the time of my visit the place was still waiting for approval to serve liquor so my companion and I walked to a local package store and purchased wine. There is a corkage fee. She splurged on sushi and I enjoyed shrimp fried rice with a little spice. The place is a little compact, be prepared to talk extremely loud, but overall it's a cute space. Our food arrived hot and relatively quickly. My friend had the dragon roll and something else don't remember at this point. Both were surprisingly good. I love fried rice you have to try really hard to screw it up IMO. Overall I'd love to return to Shine again and I pray I can recreate the same good experience.
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Laura K.

Where else can you end your sushi meal with a fortune cookie? In addition to the appeal of the Chinese and Japanese kitchens, Shine is my go to when I have a yen for some maki but I can't handle the table wait and BYO madness at Toro. Sometimes a girl needs sushi with a reservation. Shine has scrumptious rolls - among my favorites are the rock and roll, spicy tuna (a generous portion of tuna) the new york, and, most recently the "flaming" maki. Didn't know that flaming meant literally on fire - the roll arrived at our table with a Bacardi fire circled by the melt-in-your-mouth salmon and avocado rolls. Excessive and yummy.
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Rachel F.

Shine....how you've disappointed me...up until a couple years ago, I was a frequent customer, and thought that Shine was up there in my top five Chicagoland sushi spots. Moved out of the neighborhood, but alas, my little sister just moved around the corner, and we went tonight to address a serious sushi craving. Seaweed salad - always delicious - but the rolls...totally disappointing. The rolls didn't hold up to my chopsticks - they just fell apart - and the rice to fish ratio seemed off. Our Mexican maki tasted like it came straight from a can of Chicken of the Sea (and no Jessica Simpson - not like chicken, like shitty canned tuna). I can only hope that Rise hasn't gone to the dogs like Shine has - won't be back unless dragged by friends.
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Christina B.

I have loved Shine for years! Pros: -New location--new cool vibe and interesting use of the old O'Fame space -Food is really healthy and clean (not tons of sticky thick sauce all over food or heavy batter) -Really friendly staff and prompt service (take out or dine-in) Cons: -They moved like 5 blocks and raised their prices like $2 on everything -The online menu did not have the updated prices so when I placed my order over the phone it was like $10 more than projected by me from their menu I love Shine for a healthier Asian experience but you have to expect a big bill!
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Danielle A.

I was not glowing when I left Shine Morida last night. The good includes our server and the outdoor seating (even though at one point three fire trucks drove by and dished up a healthy serving of Chicago street scum onto our table - not the fault of our hosts). The interior space was nice, as well, although completely empty but for two diners and a handful of bored servers. The trouble started, however, when ordering the drinks. The sparkling sake on the menu was no longer served at the restaurant (they weren't just out of it, they no longer serve it). Not a big deal. My girl Jessie's mixed drink was served about ten minutes after mine, and was a watered-down mess by the time it reached the table. Not a huge deal. Miso soup was good - cloudy with miso paste and just enough seaweed and tofu. Not the best miso, but definitely satisfactory. The food took an inordinate time to make its way to our table, given we only ordered three rolls, and particularly given that only seven other diners were present. When it arrived, the food was underwhelming. The two vegetarian rolls we ordered were almost tasteless. The oshinko did not have the bite I have come to expect, and the kampyo was woody. Now, I recognize that I have criticized others for going to a vegetarian restaurant and ordering the token meat dish. Perhaps ordering veggie sushi is comparable, but as I have had such outstanding veggie sushi at many other establishments, I know it is possible (and probable?) The fatty tuna Jess ordered was "fine". The nail in the proverbial sushi coffin, though, and the reason I will not return and advise others to look down the street to Sai Cafe if in need of sushi, is the soy sauce! When we first poured it into our dishes Jess immediately commented on the color - red and translucent. The taste was almost nonexistent. We received replacement bottles, but containing the same soy imposter. Shine obviously did not follow Kikkoman's admonition to only refill bottles with the same. Our server was kind in bringing us several packages of take-out soy sauce, but the damage had been done. My question to you, Shine, is - why would a moderately priced sushi restaurant (read: not a cheap hole-in-the-wall) skimp on the soy sauce? When I expressed my dislike, Jess mentioned that she thought she had read another complaint specifically deriding the soy sauce. And now there are two.
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Luke J.

I understand that most Japanese restaurants are owned by non-Japanese, and that's okay. But someone should've done a little more research before naming this place. I'm sure it's supposed to say "shine" like the sun is shining. But in Japanese, "shine" (she-ne) means "death" or more specifically, "DIE!!!" I won't comment on the food or ambiance, just the terrible naming.
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Alison M.

Solidly 4 star sushi. Over the last few years I've probably tried over half their sushi menu, and have yet to be disappointed. I especially like their more unusual makis, like the Rock n' Roll Maki which has shrimp, crab, octopus, and avocado and is covered with tempura crispies. So good! My only complaint with the sushi is that I wish they had more variety in their specials. It's also a great place to take a sushi novice, since there's a Chinese menu too. The Chinese menu is really good too-- most recently I tried the sesame shrimp and was just as pleased as I have been with the maki. The shrimp were all good sized and the sesame sauce was perfectly sweet and tangy. Be aware that the portions of the hot food are not overwhelming, unlike some Chinese restaurants where each dish feeds five, at Shine the meals are really just for one. One thing I have been disappointed with is their drinks-- I admit, maybe I've made some poor choices (perhaps it goes without saying, but stay away from the Melon Colada... blech!) However, the Shine Martini does make up for any mistakes-- it is pure deliciousness.
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Brent W.

We'd heard solid reviews about Shine from the sister in law so had to check it out. It offers up a pretty diverse Asian menu (chinese, japanese, sushi, fusion, you name it) and while not excellent it was A-OK. Chose al fresco off a busy Armitage, yet the side street/walk we were sat at was pretty quiet and quaint. Not particularly feeling the Chinese or Sushi, I chose some mixed Asian inspired appetizers. I must say the starters are pretty good size and for the price, a great bargain one might consider as their entree. I went w the Crab Cakes app were two delicious crab cakes, wrapped in wonton and then lightly pan fried...as mentioned, good size and you get two for $10. Also, after looking at the incredible picture of the seared Sea Bass app from Shine's website picked that as well...it was sea bass in miso and supposed to be over mushrooms but sat upon a bed of crispy noodles..oh well, still good and w two (approx) 4 oz fillets for $12, another great deal ! Asked if the boy could get a small/kid portion of chicken fried rice but they couldn't accommodate so ordered the regular entree. It was HUGE (and average in taste) and now we have left overs for the next few days. Probably be back at some point to try more of the many many menu items.
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Cat B.

Since sushi is on the Yelp Brain today, I figured I would add another favorite. Ate here for an afternoon snack to refuel after shopping this past Saturday. I have eaten here quite a bit and the sushi is really good, I couldn't believe I hadn't yelped it! The honey roll is one of my favorites...something I would have never thought to order. They have a ton of really good special maki and their regular maki is melt-in-your-mouth delicious. And definitely have the hamachi carpaccio appetizer...so good, with the ceviche sauce. It is tasty. The only problem I have with this place is that it can get cold in the west side of the building when it is cold outside. One time I was there and they had space heaters out! This is also a great place to go with people that do not care for sushi because they have an extensive menu with Chinese and Thai food options that are just as delicious as the sushi. I hate it when you go to a fusion place and one is better than the other...one person always has to compromise. Not at Shine. Everyone leaves full and satisfied. If I am going for simply sushi, I might hit up Sai Cafe over Shine, but if I want to have options for my non-sushi friends (and husband) this one works well. Definitely one of my favorites. Good for delivery too.
(5)
Katherine R.

Although I still can't find the it within myself to give them 5 stars like my two lovas, Coast and Sushi Wabi....I went back to Shine and needless to say, would like to update my review on this place. It was in a word: fabulous. I went last night, on a Sunday, my least favorite day of the week to find myself....happy, full, occupied. Three things that normally do not fit into any personal category on that dreadful day. We ordered a few rolls- hmm... the hirame (very good), rock n roll (very good), flaming maki (mouth-watering), mango roll (pleasantly different). There were a few others but I cannot remember. Needless to say, I take back the 'eh' from my last review. This place is definitely worth checking out and if I lived in LP, I would be a regular. Our server was great, the fish was fresh: two very enthusiastic thumbs up!
(4)
Lizzie C.

Restaurants that try to serve all kinds of Asian food usually make me a little nervous, but at Shine, for some reason it just works. I probably get chinese takeout from here once a week or so, and it is amazing. I've tried so many (seriously, dozens) different places in Chicago, and Shine is by far the best. I always get the mongolian beef and the sesame chicken, so if you're looking for a sure bet try those! The sushi is also surprisingly fantastic. I've heard people say they don't think it's very good, but honestly, short of places like Japonais and Coast, I think it's one of the best sushi places in the city. The nigiri is always perfectly fresh, and they don't use huge blocks of rice like some places do. My boyfriend and I always share the Armitage sushi combo (two pieces each of maguro, unagi, ebi, hamachi and namasake and a california roll) and it's the perfect mix of all of our favorites. The specialty rolls are also very good--try the honey roll for something subtle, or try the Hawaii roll or the Red Dragon if you want something more indulgent.
(5)
Molly M.

I am a huge sushi connoisseur and think Shine is top notch. Wether you eat in the restaurant or order in, their sushi is always delicious. The restaurant doesn't have the greatest ambiance, but I order in all the time and have never been disappointed. Their "fancy" rolls are very reasonably priced, and they even offer 10% off of every on-line delivery order. Shine is definitely worth trying!
(4)
Vanessa P.

How is it that there are 3 sushi places within 2 blocks of each other? That's crazy. Anyway, went here with a friend for dinner because of all the good Yelp reviews -- which you all did not disappoint! Between the two of us, we managed to eat 5 rolls. We had the Toro Maki special (fatty tuna), the Crazy Maki, Unagi Maki, Spider Maki, and the Bagel Maki. The Toro Maki and the Bagel Maki were the best. In fact, their Bagel Maki was the best I've eaten, thus far, anywhere. Everything was great. I will be back!
(5)
mildred v.

I am a crab rangoon (well cream cheese) and salmon enthusiast and this place rocks the best of my both worlds, plus our server was great! The place had a nice vibe and as my friend best put it "romantic", oh and they played Postal Service's "Such Great Heights" (nice!!!). I had the Morida's Spicy Maki (salmon, avocado, cilantro & tomato in spicy sauce) and two rolls from the one page menu (I guess it's their temporary special rolls), one of then was called the Mango-something and had mango on top and salmon on the inside - this was an amaziiiiing roll!!!! I also had a roll that came with a flame in the middle of the plate (the waiter told us NOT to dip the sushi in the flame since it was actually Bacardi 151 lit up, haha). It was a salmon roll with avocado and other stuff and lots-o-spicy mayo on top - yuuuummmmy. I will be coming here more often, fo' sho! :) Oh and the crab rangoon was awesome too!!
(4)
Pat S.

So damn good. The atmosphere here is great -- clean and modern, but not annoyingly so. I have no idea why something so simple impresses me so much, but I remain blown away by their cucumber water. (I am apparently easy to please.) The potstickers were really tasty, but most of all I enjoyed the sushi -- I had the rock and roll maki, which is one of the best rolls I've ever tasted. The tuna rolls were fresh, and my wife and my friend both really enjoyed the Chinese food that they ordered. Definitely come here.
(5)
Sharon W.

Not too shabby for delivery. The food came quickly and delivery only cost me $3. I would definitely recommend ordering the Mongolian Beef ... excellent flavor with those fun little crunchy rice noodles! The sesame chicken and bagel makki roll were decent. I would not recommend ordering the crab ragoons (only 4 pieces for $5). I've had much better and it's usually free with a coupon :-)
(3)
Maria S.

Yum. We used to live in the 'hood and ate here so much it was criminal. We used to ask for the dishes to be prepared with low oil. Favorites are the pork with green beans and the moo shu. I miss you Shine but we visit whenever we are in the neighborhood!
(5)
Chris M.

Decent place. I've been here 3 times and have generally enjoyed myself. The first time was with 3 of my friends when we were scoping out a good asian place to eat at. Service was good but we waited a long time for our food, despite the place not being full. My food was good, so I can't complain there. Though our waiter pulled some BS about not being able to charge certain amounts to certain cards, something about the system not being able to process it (yeah right). The second time was for my birthday, which was nice. Everyone got served in a timely fashion and the food was delicious. Great service and food, if I remember my spicy tuna sushi was especially delectable. The most recent time was with my mom around 5 in the evening. It was really nice and we decided to gorge ourselves. My octopus sushi was fantastic as were our gyoza. The yakisoba was delicious as always. However, my ramen was insanely salty. It was waaaay saltier than the packaged ramen, which sort of sucked. Server was hilarious and gave my mom rubberband chopsticks as a gag because she needed a fork. My only complaint is that the place is too darn dark. It was really difficult to eat when the lighting was that low. The small candles at the table provided little lighting.
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Matt C.

Some people might walk into Shine Morida and assume that they are going to be in for just another elevated fine dining experience. The servers are nice and groomed (albeit in a trendy manner,) the deco is clean and hip, and the dining crowd is rich and young. In my experience, this is a recipe for sub-par food, as some restaurants betray their dishes for atmosphere. However, you couldn't be more wrong about Shine. Their food is absolutely to die for. I don't know if you could pick ANY dish off their chinese/japanese menu and be disappointed. My personal fave is the Shine's crispy chicken. Freaking delicious. The service is friendly and attentive also. I can't say that I have any complaints, honestly. I highly recommend this retaurant to anyone looking for a fine asian dining experience.
(4)
Marissa D.

This would have been a 3 star review, as my experiences at Shine have for the most part been good. Pretty decent sushi, good entrees, and I like the atmosphere and the outdoor area. Service has been good too. However, we recently ate here and my spicy tuna roll was gray, which really turned me off. I've never experienced gray tuna before...and I don't care to again. My fiance's entree was way too salty (and we are not ones to skimp on the salt!) and was reminiscent of cheap take-out. So we were left a little disappointed and will probably avoid coming here from now on.
(2)
Meghan H.

I love Shine. I feel bad that it is always so quiet - I hope they are able to keep their doors open. It is a great place to grab a quick meal or enjoy a nice night out with friends. In fact, I often head there alone and do work - it is the perfect atmosphere. I love that they have a mix of sushi and Chinese food. Delivery is nice but it takes a vary long time. I like this place!
(4)
David R.

Just because your a Sushi Joint doesent mean you should try to dish up everything under the asian sun. The sushi is OK, just please stay away from the Thai dishes, especially the Pad Thai - It was horiffic, I was starving and only took two bites. It tasted like Kraft bbq sause with cinnamon seasoning and some cheep all purpose "asian" Sushi is ok, the hot food was a severe disappointment doesn't
(2)
Tedd M.

Who knew you could get amazing sushi in Lincoln Park? I haven't dined in (yet), but this place has some of the most amazing Asian fusion and sushi I've ever had. I highly suggest the Spicy Tuna roll (my personal favorite) and the Seasame Beef (it literally melts in your mouth). The decor from what I saw when I picked up my good was very cool and trendy while still being relaxed.
(4)
Elise R.

Pretty awesome decor. The best part is when they open the giant windows in the summer. Nice date atmosphere at night with the candles and all. However... the food is just ok. The sushi is not the best I've had. It's overpriced too. Good experience there with the staff, etc... but you could do better for the price.
(3)
Geoffrey P.

As sushi places go, Shine was nothing to write home about. Mostly average, perhaps a little over priced if anything. If you live in LP and don't care to venture more than a few blocks, Shine works well.
(2)
Allison K.

As a Wisconsin gal who grew up on meat and potatoes, I didn't start to enjoy the fantastic-ness that is sushi until I went to college. Now that I've been in Chicago for three years, I've gone to my fair share of sushi places and have to say that Shine is my hands-down favorite. The rolls, both specialty and regular, are always fresh and consistent. One of my favorite things about Shine is that whenever I order takeout, it is ready within 20 minutes (as opposed to local competitor Toro sushi on Clark, that often has a pickup wait time of more than an hour... lame). Favorite rolls: Fashion maki, spicy scallop and honey. Great bar, too, (complete with cute bartender) when you dine-in and have to wait for a table. Bonus.
(5)
RJ W.

Love this restaurant! Can't speak to teh Chinese section of the menu, but the rolls are outstanding - we love the toro, the red dragon and the chef's spicy.
(5)
Bethany L.

Nestled in the Armitage shopping corridor, Shine-Morida is one of the few sit-down restaurants in the immediate area. Unfortunately, it's way overpriced, the staff is a little too trendy for my tastes, and the quality of the food wildly varies. The first time I went, I had one of their sushi specials, which featured white tuna, spicy mayo, and tempura crunch. It was delicious, and I'm picky about my sushi. When I went back several months later, however, it was gone, so I chose a more traditional tuna roll. The rice was not very fresh, and neither was the tuna. For the most part, it was simply bland and unoffending. But this inconsistency leads me to believe that the sushi is only okay. The entrees are very good; beef with broccoli is my favorite, and they do it well here, with a salty brown sauce and heaps of rice. But it's way, way overpriced for something so traditional and not particularly special. Overall, not a bad place to go for a date or take company, but if I could use one word to describe it I was choose mediocre. There is way more interesting sushi around town, done far better and cheaper. And you can get a lot of these dishes at your local mom-and-pop Chinese place for far cheaper.
(3)
Julie H.

Shine holds a very special place in my heart because my boyfriend and I had our first date there on January 31st, 2004. Ok, enough about that... The sushi at Shine is wonderful... I love the Morida's Spicy Maki (salmon, avocado, cilantro), but then again I'll eat anything with cilantro in it. Oh, just thinking about that roll... makes me shed tears of awesome! Anyway, I have more success with the 'sushi' side of the menu, but their pad thai is decent and the kung pao is great. Also, the cocktails are good, but I don't even care about booze when I go there because I enjoy drinking the water with the cucumber slice in it. Make a reservation for a Friday or Saturday night, it can get kind of busy.
(5)
Jason B.

Decent place for sushi and other Asian fare. Our average tab for six people with two bottles of wine and tip was $30/person. Service and atmosphere were good, and there was no pressure for us to leave right away despite the fact that we were the last ones there.
(4)
Amanda Z.

Alright, I'm learning more and more about this sushi business...ate here last night and thought it was really good! I tried the spicy maki (salmon, avocado & cilantro)...and the bagel roll...which is smoked salmon and cream cheese. I liked them both! The crab rangoon were good (The sauce was amazing!) and we also had the fried calamari (sesame-jalapeno...awesome). Little did I know that my friend wouldn't eat the part of the calamari with the suckers on it, so we only ate about half (and had to hide an expecially big squid under the plate cuz we felt like it had eyes!)...the flavor was good, though! Overall, a nice meal, nice ambience, we had a great table by the window, perfect for people-watching. Service was OK, they were busy, so I cut our waiter a little slack. I'd definitely go back! Personally, I like the idea of having combination restaurants like this (Chinese-Japanese, etc) because it gives everyone an option.
(4)
Jeremy O.

The Maki here is excellent. I highly recommend the Shiitake Maki - very simple and understated but it's one of the few sweet Makis I like. Unfortunately, I was unimpressed with the Rainbow and Satsumi Maki we ordered - it wasn't bad by any means, just not that great. Nice wine list with many unique choices (although my friend was sad that they didn't carry plum wine). Might not want to wear anything white while there though - our waiter accidentally knocked over our bottle of wine. No big deal, it happens (and luckily my coat and bag are solid black!) but he then related to us how another waiter accidentally spilled a bottle of red wine all over another customer's baby! (So, don't bring babies here either....). Personally, I prefer the sister restaurant (Rise) but, as the Southport Brown Line station is currently closed, Shine is much easier to get to.
(4)
Jordan P.

Shine was a breath of fresh air. Relatively new to Chicago, I haven't been able to find an Asian Fusion restaurant as good as the one I worked at back home. That being said I was on here searching for one, and ran across Shine. The pictures on here do not do it any justice. The restaurant is beautiful inside, and the food was excellent. I ordered the Garlic Prawns and they were quite good. My girlfriend ordered the Kung Paio chicken and she claimed it was the best she's had.
(4)
Omar F.

I decided to go somewhere relatively nice for food since this is one of the few times I actually have money. I walked in an immediately asked if I and a friend could eat comfortably for about $40 and they chuckled and said yes. My friend and I decided to sit outside because the weather tonight was really nice. Usually, when I choose the outside seating I get a significant drop in service but not at Shine. The service was the best I mean just the little things that they did for us such as not just handing us the hot towel packet, but opening it for us and letting us draw it out of the package. The food was great also. I got the mongolian stir fry with shrimp and brown rice. It came relatively fast and was oh so good.
(5)
Jennifer L.

Eh. If I'm shopping on Armitage and craving some sushi, I'll stop here. Otherwise it's not a destination for me. There's nothing wrong with it, I just think Shine is very average. Recently I tried their Mexican roll, which was interesting. I liked how the cilantro played off the other ingredients. Their green tea is pretty good, too.
(3)
Tai N.

Quantity/variety does not equal quality. Fusion shouldn't mean a haphazard assortment of greasy Chinese food, questionable Thai, and sad heaps of poorly-sliced sashimi. I keep hearing Chicago has an amazing food scene, but this didn't convince me. I could barely keep my costal snark in check during dinner.
(2)
Katie B.

We were too cold and tired last night to go out for dinner as we had planned, so we decided to order in. Delivery sushi can be kind of a dicey proposition, but Liz assured us that Shine delivery was good -- and she was definitely right. There were four of us, so we ordered seven rolls to share (plus one piece of tamago for me because I really wanted one), and we ended up having way more than enough. (Of course, we had been snacking on Christmas cookies earlier!) We had the following rolls: * Spicy tuna: this was your standard spicy tuna, and it was good. * Vegetable maki: this was not the best vegetable maki I have had, but it was good. * Dragon maki (unagi and tempura crunch wrapped in fresh avocado): this was good. (That's an excellent description on my part, huh?) * Honey roll (white tuna, cucumber, sesame honey sauce rolled in tempura crunch): none of us were crazy about this roll. The flavor was too subtle, and we couldn't taste the "honey sesame sauce" at all. The tempura crunch was also really flaky -- it looked like snow -- and got all over everything. * Ichiban maki (unagi, cream cheese, tempura crunch in spicy sauce wrapped in avocado and shrimp): everyone in the group loved this one, but I actually didn't have any because I'm not wild about unagi and I don't like cream cheese in my sushi. * Mexican maki (tuna tobiko, cilantro, avocado, jalapeno, and lime): I loved this one! Usually I don't like these kind of fusion rolls, but this one was executed really well and tasty. * Mangoku maki (fresh salmon, tempura crunch, and spicy sauce in fresh mango): this roll was the group favorite. It was so good -- and it had just the right amount of mango. I wish I would have discovered this roll while I was still living in Chicago! I can only imagine that the rolls are even better when ordered in the restaurant.
(4)
Annie S.

I've been to Shine twice (most recently last night) and I really love this place. This is owned by the same people as Rise.... get it... Rise n Shine! hahahhaha My friend and I went last night at 7pm and had a great time. The place was half empty and we were seated in the second room. I love the atmosphere of the restaurant. What I love most are two things--- peach martinis and the honey roll. YUMM!! The honey roll is white tuna with cucumber rolled in tempura crunch. I always get it without the sauce but that's because I don't like mayo. The roll is one of their specialties and costs $11. And I ordered the negi hamechi (yellow tail/scallion), which was fresh and very tasty. My friend ordered the crazy roll and a hand roll but forgot the name. She loved the food and ordered a lechee martini, which she loved. It wasn't too sweet. By the time we left around 9, the place was packed! Every table was occupied but you can still have a good conversation and not be talking loudly. The service is always good and the waitress came by often and when we needed something (i.e. extra ginger), it cam quickly. The food took about 20-30 minutes, which I thought was standard. I love this place and like coming here when I am in Lincoln Park. Also, street parking is never a problem for me and after 6pm, it's free.
(5)
Margaret N.

I haven't met a roll or piece of sashimi I didn't like at Shine.... SO with that said, my rating is due to the ridiculous waiter I had there!! I specifically saved my receipt so I could name him, but then I managed to lose it (of course!!) . Anyways, it was some 4-letter name... like Nick or Rick. I was there with 4 friends and he was the most inattentive thing I've ever seen. He came to our table TWICE voluntarily... once for drink orders and once for our food order. Every other time, we had to wave him down! For the bill, for more drinks, for another roll....Totally unacceptable. I would probably let that slide if it were some jam-packed Saturday night, but it was a weeknight and there weren't enough people in the joint to excuse this. To add insult to injury, he took the check from the table next to us, was apparently unhappy with his tip, returned to the table and proceeded to ask them if they were happy with the service.... because "the tip here doesn't exactly reflect that." The other table was slightly flustered and some kinder guests pulled out a few more bills to add to the tip. Now maybe that table did accidentally tip too little (I suspect it was intentional, because he was a crap server). But even if that was the case, what kind of server goes back to the table to ask for more of a tip?!!? If he would've done that to our table, I would've told him straight up everything he'd done wrong and that he got exactly the tip he *earned*. Anyways, I wanted to bring that up with an on-duty manager that night, but there were none to be found... So I'll just take it up with Yelp!! I will probably return to Shine because their food is delicious and I think it deserves another chance, but I hope I never have a service experience like that again or I'll have to find a new neighborhood sushi joint.
(3)
Ryan C.

I really love this place. The atmosphere is very nice, a great place to bring the family for a formal sushi dinner. The rolls and sushi have always met my expectations and the specialty rolls are delicious, very imaginative. The staff is very easy on the eyes and professional. I wish they never changed locations but I heard it was unavoidable. The cocktails are great as well.
(5)
M M.

This place was a lot nicer inside than I expected! Prices are on the higher end, but I went there with a group of girlfriends on a week night and we had a great time. There is a full bar which is great. We had wine and cocktails and it might even be a good place to arrive a little early for dinner and have a drink at the bar first. I liked how the tables were round- weird thing to like, I know, but I always feel like a round table creates more intimacy and better conversation! I ordered the chirashi which was very good, fresh, but I wish there was more fish included. I could eat pounds of fish at a time so I might be over-exaggerating a bit. My friends got various rolls and loved them. Great for a night out w/ friends and you can head to the LP bars afterwards to continue the night!
(4)
Liz T.

I've lived steps from Shine Morida for almost a year and have never been before. We finally ventured out on Friday night. Like so many people, I get a little sketched out by whole sushi, Japanese, Chinese, all in the same restaurant, thing. And, I'm not going to argue that Shine is authentic, or that it's the best Asian food around, but it's good, and I'd definitely go back. For me, it's the appeal of having an Asian restaurant near home. For starters my boyfriend and I got the calamari, which was good. I would have appreciated some sauce, but it was good. I had the sesame chicken and it was delicious, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. My boyfriend got sushi and it was really, good. He had a great roll with mango and spice and he loved it. The rolls are huge...a great amount of slices in each, and the ingredients are fresh. We didn't have room for dessert, but are looking forward to our next visit. We'll definitely be back soon.
(4)
Kelsey N.

Best sushi in Chicago. The toro roll, winter maki, and shine's maki are my favorites. Tends to be a little pricey with drinks but the food never lets you down. The crab rangoons and pan-fried potstickers are delicious too. I haven't been to the new location yet but Im sure it will be just as great. Be careful with the saketini.....you will be hammered after one sip...but hey, not a bad thing.
(5)
Kevin C.

My girlfriend and I went here on Valentine's Day (normally not a good barometer because of the crowds and hype) and we had an amazing experience! They allowed reservations (many places wouldn't on V-Day) and were accomodating of our tardiness. Parking can be difficult. Upon arrival, we were seated in the sushi bar area. The atmosphere in this section is a bit casual, so my date requested that we be seated in the main dining area with "mood-lighting." To our surprise, they did so without any hesitation or annoyance. Throughout the entire experience they were more than happy to accomodate our every need. She is a Sushi girl, and I am not. Shine had the perfect menu to suit both of our appetites. We began with tempura, in which the vegetables were fresh and the batter was crisp. She had a bagel maki and a rock n' roll maki, and loved both. I tried the sesame stir-fry with beef and had quite a unique experience: the meat had a crispy and sweet coating, but was literally so tender on the inside that I could chew it with my tongue! It was served with steamed broccoli, which (again) was fresh and crispy, sealing the deal. (I can't wait to warm up my left-overs!) All in all, Shine has excellent food, a friendly staff, and a great atmosphere. The perfect place for a date (V-Day or otherwise!) P.S.: The desert was out of this world! Try the chocolate covered cheesecake.
(5)
D F.

We absolutely love this place. My brother from Ohio always tries to go here for the spicy pork with green beans, even if it is out of the way. We go here whenever we can.
(5)
Jarod P.

Shine is VUNDERBAR!!! A seriously impressive dining experience. I wasn't expecting to be as impressed as I was; Shine's sister restaurant is Rise (GET IT RISE AND SHINE HUR), which is pretty good but not without its blemishes, none of which were evident to me in my Shine experience. Appetizers: Well, it's hard to screw up edamame. The goma-ae was a pleasant change of pace; goma-ae is usually drowned in that super-sweet sesame peanut sauce, which is good in an overwhelmingly rich kind of way, but at Shine the spinach is just sort of drizzled with a light sesame dressing. Very nice on a warm summer day, not too rich or filling. The sesame tuna tartare dip gets an awesome kick from cilantro, and the seaweed salad in sweet vinegar dressing feels so good in your mouth you won't want to swallow it. Rolls. I stick to maki in Chicago because nigiri is so hit and miss, because, you know, fish in Chicago is so hit and miss, and a good roll can usually cover up fish that isn't mindblowingly fresh and delicious with creative combinations of flavors. Shine did not disappoint. The rock star of the night was the Volcano Roll, tuna, avocado with a strawberry sauce, topped with tobiko and tempura sprinkes. Yeah. STRAWBERRY. It's a frakking bold choice and even though it's kinda foppish of me, the only word I can think of for it is "delightful." The honey roll is good, but needed a bit of soy sauce to bring it to life. Toro has tuna, avocado and scallion, with a combo of cilantro and shiitake mushroom that punches through and brings the flavor to life. The Ginza makes good use of lobster tail, and the more traditional rolls (spider, salmon and avocado) would go toe-to-toe with any sushi joint in this berg. The only hiccup in the entire evening was that it took a little while for the server to greet us after we had been seated. But once the orders were placed, everything proceeded like clockwork; all items arrived at somehow the exactly correct moment. My main disappointment? There are some head-turners on the menu that I really would have liked to try (e.g. Hawaii maki: unagi, cream cheese, avocado, and macadamia nuts.) I can't WAIT to go back to Shine and take some of these bad boys for a spin. Why not five stars? I been to SAN FRAN, beyotch. I've et sashimi that was still moist with seawater. Maybe when they salinate Lake Michigan and get some fat-ass sea tuna swimming up in there, Chicago can produce a true five-star sushi restaurant, but until then (wait for it... wait for it...) SHINE ON!!!!
(4)
Meagan R.

This is my favorite go to sushi spot. The rolls are always great. My personal favorites are the honey maki and shine maki. Wish it was still BYOB but it's still great! The service is always good. I love taking friends from out of town here, they always love it.
(5)
Brianna S.

I had the worst experience here. I typically eat sushi 1-2 times a week and saw this place walking home. I ordered the spicy tuna maki, and order of unagi, tai and maguro. It was by far the worst sushi I have had in my life. I only ate 2 pieces of the maki and the second one made me gag. The tai I spit out and didn't bother with the maguro because of the fishy smell. I only ate the unagi and 2 pieces of spicy tuna and my stomach was churning the rest of the day. I see all the good reviews, so maybe they had an off day... but I cannot express how disgusting it was. You couldn't pay me $50 to eat a piece of sushi from there again.
(1)
Julia F.

i must admit, since moving to the west loop from lincoln park, the thing i miss most of all: shine. i didn't realize it when i lived within shine's delivery area, but i think we ordered shine sushi at least once a week. the sesame tuna dip is to die. dragon rolls - best in the city. and i recently discovered the flaming maki, omg. one star docked for being overpriced.
(4)
Chris B.

This is my favorite Asian restaurant in Chicago... I take the 30,000 foot view and say "Asian," because that's the Chinese and Japanese quirk of this Armitage restaurant... I love sushi, and have my go-to dishes here -- we order the sizzling rice soup for two (awesome), and the edamame to start...then, I order a Dragon roll -- honestly, the best Dragon roll I've had in any U.S. city, and I've tried them in San Francisco, Washington D.C., NYC, Boston, Philadelphia, Wilmington, DE (don't ask why), and San Diego. It has a tempura crunch, and the unagi is perfect. I also order a spicy tuna (generic, but good), and sometimes a "Mexican" roll, which is very fun. Jacky, my wife, orders a Harvest chicken stir fry (not being a sushi fan), that is very, very good, and we also like their noodle dishes. Our other favorite part is that they deliver, and they are FAST -- I mean 30 min. from order to your door. Can't beat that!!! If you eat in, you also get the luxury of a very cool/hip interior (recently updated I believe), and friendly, helpful staff. Shine rocks.
(5)
Doug S.

Such great sushi, terrific fresh rolls and the mango roll is a refreshing bit of heaven.
(5)
Erin G.

I rarely rate places one star, but yikes. Where do I start? With an appetizer I guess: the "Spring rolls". Now, as you fine people know, there are spring rolls, and there are egg rolls, and sometimes there are summer rolls that aren't fried. But at Shine, there are Spring Rolls that say "Egg Rolls" in the description. Confusing, no? I ordered them, and the waitress said, "Now you know, those are egg rolls, not with rice paper." I was pretty perplexed but just ordered them anyway. They were in fact egg rolls, with egg roll wrappers and a cabbage/pork/shrimp filling. They tasted previously frozen, and definitely not fresh. My boyfriend ordered tofu Pad Thai and it was awful! It tasted sour and smelled like vinegar. It didn't even remotely taste how Pad Thai should. Him being a non-complaining guy, we didn't do anything, but if it was mine I would have absolutely sent it back. I ordered chicken and string beans, also not very good. The only taste was of salty oyster sauce. No other flavors, I could have been eating paper in oyster sauce. When we had barely eaten any of our food and wanted boxes, the waitress didn't even ask if we liked it--which I think is bad customer service. If patrons don't eat 95% of their food, something is wrong, and you should ask. This meal was fairly expensive too, for pretty awful food. Just don't.
(1)
Lin S.

Great sushi and love the new location! Shine's maki and spicy tuna are two of my favorites.
(4)
Gabe L.

This place is kind of cool. They have a huge menu and whatever genre of Asian food you want you can get. The sushi is good, pretty fresh and offer good specialty rolls. I also enjoyed the lyche fruit martini (really good). I guess I just felt like the chicken/beef/noodle dishes are very average. I get similar quality food from grubhub. Fun atmosphere, definitely not a bad place to go for a reasonably priced asian meal.
(3)
Andrea C.

Overrated!!!! Ok, what is with the waiters wearing their ties tucked into their shirts, I understand the reason.... but they look absolutely ridiculous. Why make them wear a tie anyway. This place is over rated and pretty blah for sushi and asian food. First off, I asked the waiter how their fresh duck wrap appetizer was and I should have known something was off when he used the word "burrito" as a description word. The outside of the wrap was like a mu shu wrapper that looked like mu shu but the texture was totally off and grainy. In addition, there was barely any duck in it or anything else of flavor. Don't order it, it is blah blah blah and nothing close to anything that can be described with the word burrito, in taste, size or quality. I felt like sushi last night so I asked the waiter how big the rolls were so I knew how much to order. The waiter told me that there were six pieces and really good. So I ordered two rolls: some toro special roll and the Morida's Spicy Maki. When the order came, there were only 5 pieces and the sushi was blah.. The Morida's Spicy had no spice or flavor and they couldn't have possibly skimped on the salmon or avocado any more. The whole meal was just agitating. In addition to the food being blah, portions small and off, the service was horrible as well. The waiter had awful timing and kept coming over to clear our table before we even finished our food. I mean come on, if there are only 5 pieces in a roll and I had two rolls and still have four pieces on my plate do your really think I am done? I felt like poking his fingers with my chop stick. Oh their mojitos suck too. My fiance ordered one and they skimp on the lime and mint, it was quite a pitiful mojito. My poor fiance was using his chopstick to try and smash more flavor out of the lime slice and two pieces of mint they put in his drink. It was quite hilarious. Needless to say, we will not be back and Mirai is still my favorite place for sushi in Chicago.
(2)
Jen N.

I eat here a lot. This place is great because there is something for everyone. If I go with a non-sushi loving friend, they can order something Chinese, and it's always good. There are some very good maki rolls, and when it's nice out the whole windows will be off. A good date place, It's a nice atmosphere with comfortable chairs and attractive decor.
(5)
Meredith J.

Absolutely love this restaurant. If you consider yourself a sushi aficionado you must go here. Great place to start with appetizers, try some specialty sushi roles and order one entree to split (they're large chinese dishes- enough for two.) Great, chic atmosphere. Great wine list. Great service. It's a must! Guys- Great place to take a girl out on a date, she'll be so impressed with your sophisticated style. Best things to try is the cold tuna app and the TORO roll- it's the best!
(4)
Natalie G.

I thought the sushi was really good here. I went with two friends and we brought a bottle of wine. I see that someone before me posted that it was a $10 corking fee... I only remember it being around $4 or so... moving on... My friend got a curry chicken stir fry dish which they really liked and my other friend and I split 3 rolls. We got the honey roll which I thought was awesome and then a dragon and a spider also. Everything was really good and we left completely satisfied. It less than $20/person and I will definitely come back here. Service was great and did not have to wait at all on a Friday night. Can't wait for it to get hot also because they have outdoor seating. Great place :)
(5)
Jaime E.

It's winter. I just recently moved here from Florida. Once a week I try to eat at a new place. So that I do not hibernate and subsist off of Trader Joe's frozen oatmeal, or become a total hermit. Tonight I parked o'er by Armitage & Sheffield and walked until my Florida blood wore thin. Obviously, I didn't walk too far before I hit Shine. Pros: Atmosphere is lovely. Music is not too loud. Cucumber water (!) Hot towels Wine list Right off the brown line Fantastic Peanut Sauce Wonderful & Attentive wait staff Clean Bathroom I am trying to find good things. I really wanted to like it. Cons: Cold edamame Mediocre Summer Rolls (too much lettuce for my tastes) Our dishes were from the Chinese portion of the menu and they were only okay. The Neptune's delight was bland & the shrimp were NOT deveined. (Is that bitchy?). The sesame scallops dish was very flavorful, but came in a tiny portion and left my dining companion hungry for more. Did he want to chance ordering another overpriced mediocre dish? We decided to switch to sushi. He got the Bagel Maki. I was hoping that the sushi would save this place. It was so pretty, you see. The sushi was just *ok* I don't know. There are so many places to eat in Chicago. If this was my hood, i'd probably return. Seeing that it's not, I probably won't.
(2)
Patrick A.

This was the most disappointing Chinese food I have ever had. We ordered delivery, and the food was soggy and seemed like it had been microwaved at best. We even had the munchies, and this chinese was bad. Hopefully it's better in the restaurant, but I doubt it!
(1)
Michelle C.

I'm just starting to like sushi, so I'm a bit picky and hesitant in trying new places. I have a mixed review of Shine - the sushi is excellent, but the service wasn't. 4 of us split our checks into 2, and we decided to put the tip all on one of the checks. When picking up the completed receipts (before we even left the table), the server had the gall to ask where her tip was before even looking at all the receipts! Then, when the charge showed up on my credit card bill, I noticed the restaurant charged me an extra dollar. Too little to complain about. But then when I ordered delivery, their computer system showed a $2 delivery charge but I was charged $3 when my food was delivered. Needless to say, if this restaurant charges me a different amount the 3rd go-round, I won't be visiting again, regardless of how good the sushi is!
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Jared C.

Shine... i'll be honest, i omit the chinese and go straight for the sushi... i always get asked, why do you go to shine when sai is only 2 blocks down the street... answer's simple, the overall experience... sai cafe is great and has great sushi, however... shine's location is perfect to people watch... when the weather is nice, they open there oversized windows and a window seat is great stimulation watching the passing crowds and petite dogs... armitage is great to spot and watch the stereotypical lincoln park crowd, and shine is in the heart of it all... also, during summer hours you can catch and outdoor seating section to ensure you get the best view of the street... the staff has been extremely friendly each time i have gone and the sushi is great too... i personally like the special honey roll with raw tuna, avocado, cucumber, and a special honey mustard sauce... try it! the sushi and food here isn't overly amazing, but the overall experience keeps me coming back...
(4)
Amanda D.

The ambiance of the restaurant appeals to many young twentysomethings. The food was good (especially the sushi) and the presentation was fancy. Nothing stands out at this place except for the prices.
(3)
Elleb K.

I'm somewhat biased on my stars. A friend knew the owner so the treatment was fabulous. The owner is generous and funny. The food delicious. A very enjoyable night with the girls and delicious food.
(5)
Kathy C.

Decent sushi in Lincoln Park. We made reservations for 5 people earlier on a Saturday and were able to get a table at 8pm. BYOB is still in effect, with a $5 corkage fee/wine bottle and $2/beer, which seems a little high to me, especially since so many other places DO NOT charge anything or have a minimal per person charge. The calamari was great and the rolls seemed fresh. I would not recommend the toro roll however, as the high price for the mediocre fish wasn't worth it. Nice atmosphere and good BYOB option for the area, but certainly not a "destination" spot for sushi.
(3)
Andrea R.

I used to eat at Shine all the time, but seem to have forgotten about it within the past year. I was craving Chinese food tonight and after reading some recent reviews about Shine I decided to order in from here. I ordered the soft noodles with shrimp and it definitely hit the spot! I've had their sushi a few times as well and it's pretty good.
(4)
Mariam A.

Trendy restaurant, good service. We've been here a few times and each time something has gone wrong. Most of the time they don't cook the chicken right way. Their sesame chicken is probably the best/only thing that's good and their chinese fried rice. Their dessert surprisingly, the chocolate molten cake, is DELICIOUS!
(2)
Erin C.

My husband and I order take out from Shine at least once a week and it never disappoints. Their fish is fresh and the rolls are innovative. We have eaten sushi at many of the more expensive places around the city and Shine is comparable and more reasonably priced.
(5)
A. R.

I love this restaurant. The food is delicious and the people are nice.
(5)
Tammy Q.

So chic and cute. The sesame chicken with crispy noodles is my favorite there. A perfect blend of sweet and spicy. The lychee martinis are yummy as well. I haven't been back here in a while -- so I will make a mental note to come back with some friends.
(4)
Sharon C.

My sister introduced me to this restaurant. I ordered online for take out and they didn't quite have my food ready when I got there, so we took a seat at the bar and had a glass of wine while our order was being completed. Worth the wait. My favs are the Spicy Tuna roll and the Dragon Maki... Atmosphere was cozy and romantic. Good for girls night out or a nice date place...
(4)
Sarah L.

Normally I stick with the BYOB sushi places in LP, but thought I'd give Shine down the street a try. I ate with a group of 5 and we LOVED every roll we ordered. While the sushi was great, the entree Pad Thai was just average. I'll definately be back, but only for the sushi!
(4)
Rachael S.

Shine Morida was our default restaurant for a while..... especially during the summer when they open the windows to the restaurant. I'm not sure why, but we haven't gone lately. The service is usually really good and they even get "picky orders" right. I enjoy the orange chicken and my boyfriend, who is a vegetarian, loves it because they have so many vegetarian options.
(4)
dina p.

sushi is pretty good and fresh the atmosphere is nice as well
(4)
sharmane b.

while sitting at the table i was thinking of how many stars i would give shine. at first it was going to be four, but our server did the worst thing a server could do.....he mentioned that the gratuity was added & that any additional contribution would be appreciated. he was amazing the whole time...i had already added extra money to the gratuity because of his superb service....but then his saying that just totally ruined it for me. the food was okay. i agree with "rocky" about the tuna being mushy. luckily i did have another special roll that had sweet potato, gourd & tuna & it was pretty awesome, the tuna was not chopped as in the previous roll so it was perfect. *********SHINE IF YOU ARE READING THIS************************ please inform your servers to NEVER say more is appreciated...it is soooo 'ponderosa'. if the service is outstanding (which his was) more will come, but his asking for it made me want to puke into the check presenter.
(3)
Shaye R.

One of my favorite sushi places in chi town, hands-down. Menu has incredible flavor and a wide variety. Consistent, high-quality food. Honey Roll and Mangoku Roll are near the top of my list.
(5)
Jenn_Leigh L.

Had the veggie maki and it was good, service was good and martinis were excellent. I will totally come back and bring some friends.
(5)
Krista C.

This place should be on Kitchen Nightmares. The only reason I gave it 2 stars is because I like their fried rice. We ordered it for delivery. Our house smelled like we had a grease fire, due to the disgusting shrimp tempura. It tasted exactly like the grease it was fried in, that they probably haven't changed in weeks. The tuna appetizer poke or whatever the hell they call it, tasted like mush....as if they mixed it up about a week ago. It looked disgusting and tasted worse. Tuna sashimi...better day old sashimi at any grocery store. Poor excuse for delivery. If I were to actually dine there, I would have sent everything back except the fried rice. Also, I'm very forgiving w restaurants, as I worked in the industry for years and understand minor mishaps. This was inexcusable.
(2)
Kevin H.

The food was really good and the wait staff was very helpful and attentive. I had the kung pao tofu and tried the vegetarian sushi both were very tasty. If you sit outside as we did the chairs can be a little snug for some people.
(4)
Carrie B.

So I haven't actually dined here, but I'm a VIP with the delivery service. I realized that the chinese food is much better than the sushi. The sushi i've ordered just always tastes "off" to me. I used to love the seasame chicken, but the portion is a bit of a rip-off and sometimes it's just too sweet for me. I really like their Pad Thai with chicken- plus, it's a very generous portion. The steamed or pan-fried potstickers are very good too. The delivery always comes in about 30 minutes.
(4)
N P.

Good service, really good sushi. The flaming role and honey roll are my favorites. Also the sea bass is great for an appetizer.
(5)
Sarah F.

If I were only reviewing the food, I would give Shine 2 stars. But, I bumped it up to 3 based upon the tasty cocktails, fast service and relaxing atmosphere. Three of us went there on a Thursday night for dinner and drinks. I got the Shine Martini made with vodka and lychee fruit juice---amazing! Very refreshing and not too sweet. For appetizers, we chose chicken pot stickers and crab rangoon. Both were good but nothing to write home about. I've definitely had better. For dinner, we chose a variety of rolls. The rolls were fresh and tasty but very mediocre. I was not overly impressed. The ambience was delightful. They have big windows which were all open, creating a fun, summer time feel. I still prefer their sister restuarant, Rise, much better.
(3)
Jennifer G.

We've only had take-out, but I have to say this restaurant is only so-so. There General Tso's chicken is mushy and their Singapore noodles were underwhelming. I wish I could tell you there are better Chinese restaurants in the area, but we have yet to find a decent one (and we have tried Dee's also). Their sushi is not too bad.
(3)
Marie S.

We absolutely love this place. Their sushi rolls are creative and delicious, and their crab rangoon is one of the best. This is the one place we visit for a special night out. It's a bit pricey, but well worth the atmosphere and wonderful cuisine!
(5)
Allison H.

This place is great! It atmosphere is modern and romatic. We had great service and great food. We sampled a little bit of everything and notthing was disappoointment. I can't wait to go back again!
(4)
Christa S.

The waiters are full of energy and the food is great! I recommend the Dragon Roll. The nice thing about their indoor restaurant is that they have huge doors that open up to the fresh air. It's a great in nice weather!
(5)
Tina K.

I have been eating at Shine Morida for several years. I love the honey roll and any of their daily speciality rolls. All of the fish is fresh and I have been told by a friend (and former waiter at Shine) that the kitchen is spotless. Love the decor. And a great place to sit outside and people watch in the summer.
(4)
shelly s.

Ive eaten at Shine many times and last night decided to pick up from there. It definitely was not as good as in the past and they didn't put ginger in our order which I love with sushi. Ordered the honey roll, mangoku (mango roll special), mexican and Shine's maki. Each were below average. I usually crave the honey roll and after last nights take out I don't know if Ill be back. What happened to you Shine?
(2)
Kara G.

One word: Yum. Been here too many times when the sushi craving has hit, and always end up eating wayyyyy too much. Drinks are terrific as well, and I really love the ambiance. It's a great place for dinner with friends, and they are more than happy to accomodate you. Plus, they have outdoor seating, always a bonus when warmer weather finally rolls around!
(4)
Rocky B.

I like the chinese food here but the sushi...not so much. One of the rolls I got it was a spicy tuna but I forget what they call it was really mushy tasting and bland. :| But the times I've been there before I have really enjoyed the mongolian bbq...oo and their drinks are always really tasty.
(2)
p l.

Amazing sushi - the best in Chicago, I think. Even better than Kamehachi. Stick with the tried and true items on the menu and you'll love it. Even the Chinese food on the menu is great. Especially the Sesame Chicken. Be prepared, though - the food is great, but the management is a little annoying. To be clear, I've never had a problem with the servers, but the managers/owners who work the front and sometimes answer the phones definitely need to relearn the concept of "Customer First". It's almost like you are doing them a favor to order their food for delivery.
(5)
Leang E.

It's unfortunate that this place isn't open for lunch. I have always walked by and commented on how it looks like a nice spot, and that I have to try it out. My friend and I came here since it wasn't too far from my place and we had a craving for sushi, and I wanted to try a new place. Unfortunately with the downpour we were unable to sit outside, and had a seat near a window instead. I like the casual modern of the interiors. There's a simplistic vibe here. They have a great drink menu with all sorts of concoctions. My friend tried the Melon Colada and I had the Pink Cadillac Martini. These are great drinks if you like them on the sweeter side, which we do. We ordered 4 of the specail maki rolls, one in which we substituted the cream cheese for cucumbers, the Toro Maki, the Green Maki, and the Mangonuku Maki. They were pretty tasty, and I was very pleased with the prices of the rolls. Each roll that we ordered was on average $11 for special makis. We also had the crispy banana dessert, and that was probably what put me over the top with guilt since it was a banana wrapped up in a light crispy eggroll wrapper with chocolate dipping sauce. I think our waitress was alright and a little off though, because I read about hot towels and we didn't get any. It made me feel a little left out, and I noticed into our meals other tables getting them. I will definitely have to come back and try out the Chinese food here.
(4)
Josh ..

Better known as Shine. Good, fresh sushi in a great neighborhood. Good option to substitute for Sai Cafe. Enjoy eating outdoors during the summer...
(3)
M V.

we get delivery from shine very often. it isn't fabulous but consistently good.
(4)
Molly L.

Shine Morida has good sushi, nice ambience and if it is nice sidewalk seating. The service has always been great and everything I've tried has been good. The Shine roll was particularly memorable, but all the rolls were excellent. My biggest complaint would be that the wine list is overpriced with no bottle under $30...seems a bit ridiculous given the price range.
(4)
Mindy S.

I hadn't been to Shine in a while, and after having dinner there last night, I'm wondering why I don't go there more often. The sushi was much better than I remembered. My friends and I shared a bunch of rolls and liked everything we had. The honey roll, mango roll and Shine roll were definitely my favs. The service was good and the price reasonable. It's great for non-sushi eaters too b/c of their big chinese menu. I'll have to try the chinese next time.
(4)
Brendan F.

I have been to Shine Morida twice now since moving to the Lincoln Park neighborhood and have been very satisfied both times. The first time, I had spring rolls and sushi, both of which were very good. The second time, I chose the chicken fried rice, which ranks among the best I've ever eaten. I would definitely go back even just for that rice. The atmosphere is sophisticated, but it seemed that casual dress was acceptable. Another thing that I really liked is the fusion of Japanese and Chinses cuisine. Shine Morida is an excellent Asian restaurant.
(5)
Kristy O.

I have not had the sushi yet, but the food is deliciouuuus. The chicken fried rice, sesame chicken with broccoli, and the Japanese teriyaki salmon are the dishes I have tried and loved. I love the location and atmosphere. In the summer, they open up the big window doors--I'm a fan of this feature. It's a little pricier than what I usually pay for Chinese food but worth the extra few bucks.
(5)
Greco R.

A general pan asian restaurant. They have decent sushi and noodles. Interior looked nice. I would not have been able to make better food at home, so it works.
(2)
Cristin M.

I'm adding a star solely for the Shine Martini. That was a little glass of heaven for the evening. The lychee syrup was so flavorful, but not overpowering, yum! The food itself was okay, more on the good side, definitely not on the bad side, just not mind blowing. We ordered the edamame (can't really screw that up) and the sesame tuna dip (tuna tartare with cilantro and sesame. The tuna was nice and fresh, just the way it should be. I also had the wonton soup, which was nice and simple, just like i wanted. For sushi, we ordered one of the specials of the evening, the ichiban maki (unagi, avocado, shrimp, and some other stuff) and it also was really fresh tasting, although not really a flavor explosion of any sort. I preferred the spicy tuna maki. Although it wasn't spicy (at all), the flavors were nice, and I enjoyed the light sesame flavor that came though. Overall, everything was well prepared and fresh, and I had no complaints. The service was attentive and offered good recommendations (like the Shine martini!). A little pricey, but not surprising for a.) a sushi type place and b.) the location. I'd go back, even if it was only for the drinks! Another person at the table ordered a Chinese dish, which looked pretty good. I wouldn't mind going back to try a Chinese or Thai item either, the menu is pretty large.
(4)
Shannon S.

Some of the best sushi I have had in a while. We had great service. I really liked the atmosphere. Our food was quick to come out. Our martinis were perfect. Couldn't have asked for a better dinner.
(4)
Megan R.

This is one of my favorite resturants in Chicago! Its an fun way to spend a night with friends. The place is lit by candles on every table. The food is amazing and very fresh! I love sushi and no sushi can come close to the california rolls at Shine! Prices are great as well! A+!
(5)
S. O.

I always get the harvest stir-fry here, but everything else looks good and from what friends have said it is good. The martinis are touch and go though (sometimes the owner's son bartends and he can NOT make a good drink). Good place to go on a weeknight.
(3)
Jennifer H.

My boyfriend and I tried Shine Morida for sushi one evening recently and were pleased. The rolls were tasty but it was the sashimi that was the highlight. Rolls can mask a lot of taste, but the raw fish really can't - we were both pleased by the salmon and tuna especially.
(4)
Emma L.

I've always enjoyed the Chinese food more than the sushi at Shine. However, I had dinner plans at Shine with some friends last night and was craving sushi. We ordered a bunch of rolls and I thought they all were excellant! I think the Honey Roll and Crazy maki were the best, but everything was really so good.
(4)
Matt N.

I can't believe I forgot about this place. I re-discovered this last Friday and had great sushi...Great location with very good Chinese food..
(4)
Aubrey K.

I'm not sure how I never realized that Shine is the sister Restaurant to Rise! (I mean -- Rise and Shine -- Duh!) Oh well! I always worshipped Rise on Southport and am almost equally impressed with Shine. I prefer Rise overall, but Shine also has rolls that dazzle (the honey tuna is to die for). I like the setup better at Rise although the sushi room at Shine has some great light fixtures which are pretty sweet. Shine is convenient and overall a great sushi feed. Haven't tried the Chinese there in quite some time but if my memory serves me correctly it was pretty tasty.
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Rachel N.

Not my favorite sushi, but it is pretty good. My friends love it here so I end up eating here pretty often. I usually trade off between the sushi rolls and the stirfry dishes. Overall, pretty good sushi and the price is right.
(3)
Ang R.

I wish you could give half stars, because I'd give this restaurant three and a half stars. The sesame chicken is great, the potstickers are so-so, the tempura is solidly good, and all the other dishes I've tasted are pretty well done. It's definitely not the best Chinese ever, but I'll keep ordering in and going back.
(4)
Shawn E.

Ive had many arguments with friends about the best places to have sushi in chicago and this is one place i always put at or near the top of my list. Not too pricey and you get quality fish and service with a relaxing/soothing atmosphere. Indeed, it's a sushi restaurant first; their chinese cuisine, while tasty, is the lesser of the 2 offerings on their menu. I always start with the Tuna Tartare....so effing GD good. Its cubed-cut bits of tuna in a sauce that cannot be explained in words. After that, I usually opt for their maki rolls, which are never undersized or over-stuffed with rice in place of fish like many other inferior places in the city. Be sure to try the Mexican maki--yellowtail with cilantro, jalapeno, and avacado. A truly delicious medley of fresh flavors not to miss.
(4)
Megan N.

Very fresh sashimi! And there were some different options for maki rolls that I had never had before..they were all great. Quiet, Open atmosphere. I'd definitely go back.
(4)
Adrianne B.

I wish I could say something great because I love this place but after last night I will prob never go back. I have been a loyal Shine customer for over a year now. We get take out weekly and go inside to eat about once a month. Shine just moved locations about 2 weeks ago so we were really excited to see the new spot. I had family coming into town and had been telling them how great this place is. I made a reservation at 8:30 for four people. We arrived at 8:25 and noticed they were a little busy. We had a seat at ther bar and couldn't wait to get a drink.Their Leeche Berry martinis are to die for and I had been looking forward to 1 all day. Well here is where things start heading south. They don't have a liqour lic. right now and it was BYOB only. Not happy and not happy I wasn't told over the phone either. Lucky for us there is a liqour store right across the street so no biggie. So we open up some beers and start drinking it's now ten til 9 and we still have not been seated. We weren't offered a menu but I did notice the menu has changed due to the apps and meals coming out that I know they didn't have before. We checked in about every fifteen minutes and still no table. Then a group of 5 girls walk in and get seated right away. By this time I am so mad and so embarrased because we are still waiting. It's 9:30 we don't have a table we have finished our beers and we leave. It's like they didn't even care. Horrible customer service form a place I love. The only good thing was a server who helped out and said he was sorry but had no control over seating. Shine should have stayed where they were until things can run smoothly.
(1)
Chewbacka R.

Food seems to have gone down hill a little since they moved over to Webster. I typically LOVE this place... LOVE IT but the last 2 times I've ordered take out it was not very good.
(2)
Karen L.

This was the first time I had eaten here... having had take-out about 5 years back. I don't remember much from the take-out, but I think I had Chinese. This time we had rolls. They were decent but nothing spectacular. One thing, though... it took forever for us to get our food. We were with a 2 yr. old, who didn't really have the patience to sit around and wait. Needless to say, I think he had to be taken out on a walk at least 4 times before the food came! The restaurant wasn't even that crowded and originally we wanted to sit outside but they said that the service might be slow out there. Hmmm.... would we of had to wait an hour for food had we been outside? That was pretty annoying to me and would make me not go back. Especially since they could tell that there was a squirmy toddler there... they should have tried to get the food out even faster. There are many other sushi places that have as good, if not better, sushi and way better service.
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Jason K.

Very good Chinese food and it's a perfect place to go with my friends, who like sushi since there is something for everyone. I've tried many of their stir fry Chinese dishes and have enjoyed them all.
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Audra S.

I was extremely impressed with not only my food at Shine, but also the ambience, service and prices. Everything was very reasonable, especially because the portions are gigantron. Also, it's very quiet without being stuffy or arrogant. It's a great place to stop in for dinner and unwind on a weekday.
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Arin S.

Shine Morida is an underappreciated gem in the heart of Armitage. They have a wide array of creative rolls that are all very tasty! The ambiance is also very nice, especially if you ask to sit near the windows. I highly recommend Morida's Spicy Maki, the Toro Maki (on the specials menu), and the Honey Roll, although all of their rolls are terrific! Shine Morida also has great sitr-fry/non-sushi options, and they deliver if you don't feel like going out!
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stephanie c.

Totally disagree with Carrie B.- I think that the sushi here is perfect and consistent. I love dining here! Try the mangoku roll and the honey roll, they're delicious!
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K J.

I've eaten here twice and the food has been amazing both times. I highly recommend any of their rolls that include cilantro. The jalapeno calamari is delicious, but not for those that don't fare well with spicy food. The service was horrible during my first visit. Our server rarely came to the table and our food took so long that the kitchen sent a free appetizer. Our waitress was very friendly and prompt during the second visit and definitely made up for the first visit.
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Address : 756 W Webster Ave
Chicago, IL, 60614
Phone (773) 296-0101
Website https://www.shinerestaurant.com
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Opening Hours

Mon :4:00 pm - 10:00pm

Specialities

Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Valet, Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes

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Shine Restaurant

756 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL, 60614

Shine Restaurant Menu

Hot Appetizers

Cold Appetizers

Soups

Noodles And Rice

Stir-fry

House Specials

Maki Rolls Traditional Rolls

Signature Rolls

Nigiri Or Sashimi

Sushi Dinners

Extra

Healthy Meal suggestions for Shine Restaurant

Hot Appetizers

Cold Appetizers

Soups

Noodles And Rice

Stir-fry

House Specials

Maki Rolls Traditional Rolls

Signature Rolls

Nigiri Or Sashimi

Sushi Dinners

Extra

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