Neighborhood standby since 1960 showcasing Chinese comfort food, from homemade soups to fried rice.
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Address: 4723 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Phone: (773) 561-3275
Website: https://shanghaiinnchicago.com/
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Reviews
Ronni
I went there on Christmas eve. The place was hopping, and even though it was super busy and the servers were scurrying about taking orders and serving the food, they were always gracious and polite. I had the crab rangoon and the sweet and sour chicken. First, they brought a large teapot, which was on the house–nice touch and delicious. The crab rangoon is a meal in its own–hot, plentiful and tasty (the server brought to the table two squeeze bottles with sauces to squirt over the crab rangoon). The sweet and sour chicken was also good, with the sauce already in the plate and not served in separate containers. I had to take some leftover food home, and they had it boxed up neatly for me. I love the fact that they have a sink in which to wash your hands before/after the meal without having to go to the bathroom to do so. All in all, it was an enjoyable meal in simple, unassuming settings. They also have lunch specials. I shall most certainly be back for more!
… moreChicago Bae Reviews
Shanghai inn really is a blast from the past. It brings back memories of how Chinese restaurants used to be feel like. So I like that a lot. The quality was really good. The best dish was the shrimp fried rice! I would highly recommend that dish!
… moreKeishawna Miller
Overall: Not bad! Way better than other chinese places i have had. The food arrived hot, fresh, and not old or stale. The delivery could have been better but I ordered from Grubhub and this place handles their own deliveries. This means you do NOT get to track the order in grubhub. This makes for a poor delivery experience because you dont know when the person will arrive. A MAJOR NO NO- the delivery driver sat my food outside on the ground!! I HATE that. That is SO UNSANITARY! I get that she was having trouble getting into my building but she didnt have trouble contacting me! I answered her text right away and even communicated that I was on my way down. I saw her just as she turned around and was leaving! Dont do that again! I updated my delivery to ensure i had clear delivery instructions so the next driver wont have to contact me or wait until they get here. I suggest the same! Or perhaps i will check if they deliver to me and i can order direct.
Now for the real review…the food!
I ordered,
Mongolian beef and added broccoli medium spicy- This was piping hot! The broccoli was fresh. I didn’t expect red and green peppers. I have never had that in mongolian beef. The spice could have been better for medium. The sauce/gravy had flavor and wasn’t bad. The only negative is that it was too greasy! You can literally see the grease kind of separating in the sauce! That was bad. But overall, not bad.
Combination fried rice- this arrived hot. The rice wasnt hard or too old. The meat inside was chicken, beef, and shrimp. The rice didnt have a bad or old smell. It was good. The negative, it needed more flavor. Maybe some green onion or scallion or more soy sauce. Idk. But it did lack some flavor. I added sides of hot sauce. I didnt like it. It was like siracha but mixed with mild salsa.
Final review: i would and maybe order from this place again. And maybe soon! But please add some flavor to the rice and take out some grease in the mongolian beef.
… moreNow for the real review…the food!
I ordered,
Mongolian beef and added broccoli medium spicy- This was piping hot! The broccoli was fresh. I didn’t expect red and green peppers. I have never had that in mongolian beef. The spice could have been better for medium. The sauce/gravy had flavor and wasn’t bad. The only negative is that it was too greasy! You can literally see the grease kind of separating in the sauce! That was bad. But overall, not bad.
Combination fried rice- this arrived hot. The rice wasnt hard or too old. The meat inside was chicken, beef, and shrimp. The rice didnt have a bad or old smell. It was good. The negative, it needed more flavor. Maybe some green onion or scallion or more soy sauce. Idk. But it did lack some flavor. I added sides of hot sauce. I didnt like it. It was like siracha but mixed with mild salsa.
Final review: i would and maybe order from this place again. And maybe soon! But please add some flavor to the rice and take out some grease in the mongolian beef.
Landry Jackson
We had delivery so I can’t comment on service or atmosphere.
I had the Mongolian beef and my partner had the beef with broccoli (not pictured) and we split some crab raccoons and egg rolls.
The Mongolian beef was good with portions. We both ordered large so we could veg the next day. The Beef wasn’t chewy and fair w/ vegetable portions. It wasn’t bad but I’ll probably try something different next time.
The crab raccoons were pretty decent with filling and size. The tips were winged and super crispy. I saw “crabmeat “ unlike some other places that just fill it with cream cheese.
The egg rolls were fairly portioned and the crisp level was 10/10 filling was average not lacking flavor.
… moreI had the Mongolian beef and my partner had the beef with broccoli (not pictured) and we split some crab raccoons and egg rolls.
The Mongolian beef was good with portions. We both ordered large so we could veg the next day. The Beef wasn’t chewy and fair w/ vegetable portions. It wasn’t bad but I’ll probably try something different next time.
The crab raccoons were pretty decent with filling and size. The tips were winged and super crispy. I saw “crabmeat “ unlike some other places that just fill it with cream cheese.
The egg rolls were fairly portioned and the crisp level was 10/10 filling was average not lacking flavor.
BJ Kirshenbaum
Second time ordering here. First time was egg foo young and it was delicious!
This time I ordered hot and sour soup (was good) and this veggie lo mein (pictured) and I’m convinced they forgot to use spices or put sauce on it because there is ZERO flavor to this. As if they just boiled the noodles and steamed the veggies and sent it out the door.
So annoyed I spent my money on this.
3 stars for service because the only service was the kitchen and well…
… moreThis time I ordered hot and sour soup (was good) and this veggie lo mein (pictured) and I’m convinced they forgot to use spices or put sauce on it because there is ZERO flavor to this. As if they just boiled the noodles and steamed the veggies and sent it out the door.
So annoyed I spent my money on this.
3 stars for service because the only service was the kitchen and well…
Jeannetta Walker
So let me preface this by saying we have eaten here for years, like over 20 years. Always has been some of the freshest and tasty food. So much so we moved to Logan and drove back to get their food tonight for pickup. I don’t know what has happened. Maybe they were busy? But still. Ordered dinner tonight for New Year’s Eve and woah. The fried rice AND the white rice was gummy like sticky rice, but it was pasty/mushy? Way over cooked. It also very uneven in color.
The beef in the lo mein….. I chewed a piece and spit it out because it was COLD like it had been previously refrigerated and maybe didn’t get reheated with the sauté? The only thing that had semblance of their usual standards was the shrimp with lobster sauce. So I will have to make my own rice to finish the container.
OG customers can tell when it’s not right. I hope you all can fix it, and I’m hoping it’s just a bad night. Hated I spent 65.00 tonight to catch them on an off day.
… moreThe beef in the lo mein….. I chewed a piece and spit it out because it was COLD like it had been previously refrigerated and maybe didn’t get reheated with the sauté? The only thing that had semblance of their usual standards was the shrimp with lobster sauce. So I will have to make my own rice to finish the container.
OG customers can tell when it’s not right. I hope you all can fix it, and I’m hoping it’s just a bad night. Hated I spent 65.00 tonight to catch them on an off day.
Judy Deering
Great neighborhood spot. Comfortable seating area and love the portion sizes!
… moreEvin Hoffman
We had dinner after a long day and we wanted something easy and delicious. The staff here is always kind and hospitable.
Their take on General Tsoa and Orange chicken are fantastic. Dinner portions are always enough for almost two meals.
Great neighborhood Chinese restaurant!
… moreTheir take on General Tsoa and Orange chicken are fantastic. Dinner portions are always enough for almost two meals.
Great neighborhood Chinese restaurant!
James Olson (Super Diner)
My first visit but hopefully not my last. The food is amazing! This is the flavor that takes you back, before fusion food. Service was great. Thankyou. Their portions are jenerous and the menu is reasonably priced! This is my definite stop when visiting family in the area.
… moreDaria Chavez
Amazingly delicious food that comes in generous portions! The cozy ambiance and attentive service make this one of my favorite spots when craving Chinese food! Thank you for your wonderful service!!☺️
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