Shinsen

“Incredible food, a wonderful staff, and a nice quiet place to eat.”

Fabio Sorano★★★★★

We had a killer dinner at shinsen tonight. The place was completely moved and I couldn't understand why. It was my first time here. The food was just fantastic. It took a while because it was busy, but we were warned and waited patiently. I had the thin tamarind noodles. They came with some shrimp 🦐 cooked in the shell. Which gives the dish the next level of aroma. Intensely flavorful and the right amount of spice. Also had the black widow roll with soft shell crab. Spectacular presentation and texture. Our server was super busy but very friendly and kind. Looks like they have sidewalk

Mikaela Mohr★★★★★

My husband and I visited for his birthday meal. He had a few rolls, gyoza, and I ordered the Pad See Ew with chicken. He said the food was wonderful. Their attention to detail, like an elephant imprint on the Wasabi, just goes to show the level of detail and appreciation they put into their food and service. Our server was beyond polite, knowledgeable about the menu, and the overall experience was very positive. After speaking with the owner directly, I feel very confident in their ability to accommodate serious food allergies and precautions, especially as someone with Celiac Disease. They ev

Philip Bruchman★★★★★

By far the best Japanese food my wife and I have ever had. We had the strip steak bento and salmon bento along with California roll sushi and tempura sushi. The atmosphere, the service and the exceptional food surpasses anything we’ve ever had. It’s affordable considering its high quality, and yes it can run $100 or more for two people if you had bento and sushi along with drinks. But, it’s the best $100 we’ve ever spent on a meal. We are going back for my wife’s birthday and our 7year wedding anniversary. It’s just that good.

Rumsha★★★★★

The best place to eat in Evanston. We always take our friends from out of town here and they are impressed. Some from LA saying this is the best sushi they’ve ever had! What to order: ALL of the black rice rolls (Black Widow, Black Dragon, Black Hornet) are absolute perfection— even someone who doesn’t love sushi will be impressed. We love the creamy tom yum ramen and the fried rice (wagyu and shrimp are our favorites). All of the mocktails are also excellent. We’ve been coming here for over four years and the service is always extremely kind and attentive. Presentation is stunning.