Informal restaurant serving Chinese & Japanese dishes for dine-in, carry-out or delivery.
Hours
| Tuesday | 11 AM–10:30 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11 AM–10:30 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–11:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–11:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–10:30 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–10:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 209 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206
Phone: (518) 396-3881
Website: https://www.shiningrainbowonline.com/
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: mealkeyway.com
Order: Order online
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Reviews
Natalie Kasipol
Food here is solid holds up well compared to other local spots aiming for more authentic Chinese flavors. My favorite was definitely the clay pot rice. Overall it’s in the 7.5–8/10 range for taste. Comparable to other (more authentic) Chinese restaurants in the area. Service was pretty good. The soup dumplings are on the skinnier side, with a very thin wrapper and a bit less filling than I’d like, but for the price, it’s hard to complain—especially since we’re not in a major metro like New York City or Boston. All in all, a solid choice if you’re craving decent Chinese food in the area. I love that they’re open a little later as well.
… moreCarlos Lopez
Great Chinese food! Every dish was succulent: I recommend the stuffed eggplant, shrimp dumplings, pork fried rice, chicken cashew (great crunchy texture) B1; boneless chicken schezwan style (spicy!), seafood general tso. Service was nice, good ambiance, dishes will come out as they are ready. They have a karaoke/private party room
… more30deblanc
This place is a clean hole in the wall restaurant. The serving size is enough for two days of food. Maybe three. I did a to go order. I purchased the House Special Fried Rice. It was delicious. It is brown not yellow or orange. The real fried rice is brown! The spring roll is perfect. I also ordered the Chow Mei Fun. Which was also flavorful. I am glad I asked the Barbershop guy down the street which Chinese food restaurant was the best and her referred me here to Shining Rainbow. They wrap your food in a beautiful, clean wrapper. The to-go bag is like a gift bag. They even give you dainty hand wipes with the restaurant logo on it.
… moreKorynn Malo
So my husband and I were at this restaurant on Saturday night the food was so delicious and they give you big portions of it good amount to eat this was our first time coming here . Our waiter his name was nick he was great at explaining certain things on the menu greatly appreciate it and he made us feel welcomed also very friendly and great with conversation so if you want a good waiter ask for NICK we recommend him . We ordered spare ribs which is my favorite but these ribs the sauce on it they use was so good loved it recommend the spare ribs . My husband loved the fried chicken he was so amazed he said it was so delicious he reccomends the fried chicken as well .I loved the vetable lomaine too soo delicious .We definitely will be back again we love the atmosphere and I definitely loved the sake bottle they have I like to collect glasses lol so I’m saving my sake bottle lol but yes we definitely will be back with the kids my daughter loves Boba so they got Boba drinks and she will love to try it at this restaurant .
… moreJian Dai
The food is extremely good. We ordered a dozen dishes and all of them exceeded our expectation. It becomes our new favorite in the capital area.
… moreM. Muun
Been here a few times but have never found the service to be good or the food very excellent.
After several alright experiences, the nail in the coffin for me is they have forgotten to turn off their online ordering system for Christmas. Although I received a text confirmation about my order, they told me they did not make anything and that even though they had several tables open, they would not let me order anything to-go as they prioritize sit in customers only for holidays.
I take no issue that your restaurant wants to stop take out orders on holidays. BUT Please learn to manage your online ordering system or at least have the manners to make an order to-go after making a mistake or… apologize?
100% never coming back.
… moreAfter several alright experiences, the nail in the coffin for me is they have forgotten to turn off their online ordering system for Christmas. Although I received a text confirmation about my order, they told me they did not make anything and that even though they had several tables open, they would not let me order anything to-go as they prioritize sit in customers only for holidays.
I take no issue that your restaurant wants to stop take out orders on holidays. BUT Please learn to manage your online ordering system or at least have the manners to make an order to-go after making a mistake or… apologize?
100% never coming back.
Jordan Thomas
The ambience and service were great.
I was underwhelmed by the pan fried noodles but I loved the shrimp dumplings.
I think I just ordered the wrong thing. I’ll be back, and plan to order from the ‘spicy’ menu.
… moreI was underwhelmed by the pan fried noodles but I loved the shrimp dumplings.
I think I just ordered the wrong thing. I’ll be back, and plan to order from the ‘spicy’ menu.
Lakeia Madison
We had an exceptional experience with this Chinese restaurant! The Chicken Fried Rice and Sesame Chicken were delicious, each dish bursting with flavor, clearly prepared and packaged with great care. We skipped the Fried Chicken and Egg Roll on our second order as we didn’t enjoy them the first time—the chicken was burnt, and the egg roll was dry. Although the Sesame Chicken was excellent, it came without rice. Fortunately, we had ordered the Chicken Fried Rice separately. We can’t wait to visit in person and enjoy more of their fantastic food. Highly recommend!
… moremichael chiu
Food is amazing here. “Chicken and mushroom hot pot rice” is worth the wait. The flavor is tastefully balanced with ginger, scallions and right amount of sauce, I.e. not too salty. On the other hand, the “sautéed pork strips with spicy sauce” is spicy enough. A perfect dish to have with white rice.
I also order 2 dim sum items and they just make them right. Very pleasant experience here.
… moreI also order 2 dim sum items and they just make them right. Very pleasant experience here.
Ruby Fanelli
Heard from the “Barber” 2 doors down this is the place! My landlord and anyone else that you ask, the best
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