Shinsen

4.7 (40)

$30 and under

Japanese

1322 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60201

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Neighbourhood gem

We serve contemporary food with Japanese and Thai inspiration. With those concept we came up with Shinsen which mean Fresh and Honest so we create all the dish with the root of Japanese and Thai authentic and fresh ingredient. We are a BYOB establishment

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Japanese, Thai
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon, Wed–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 am Dinner Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
Website
http://www.shinsenevanston.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Please contact restaurant directly for more information on catering.
Private party facilities
Please contact restaurant directly for more information on Private Events.

Location
1322 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
Area
Evanston
Cross street
On Chicago Avbe between Dempster and Greenwood
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public transport
Purple Line Dempster Station
Additional
BYO Wine, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Wheelchair Access

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Shinsen.

4.7

(40)

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

40 Reviews

BF
BillF
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 March 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always outstanding. Make sure to support your favorite restaurants by ordering delivery and carry-out direct from them during this coronavirus shutdown!
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OT
OpenTable Diner Gold
Chicago / Illinois56 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 March 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our favorite!
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OpenTable Diner Gold
Chicago / Illinois56 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 March 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love it here! The food, service and ambiance is amazing. Such a gem!
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d
dvegadvol Gold
Chicago / Illinois5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great new restaurant in Evanston. Great menu filled with many tasty items. BYOB, too!
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lchistoso Gold
Chicago / Illinois13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great addition to the neighborhood. Unlike most mixed-cuisine places that go for "fusion," this restaurant has two talented chefs, one Thai and one Japanese, and they keep the dishes authentic and separated re cuisine.
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BF
BillF
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Always the best. Pook is great. Service greatly improved since opening.
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RyanM
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoy our experience! Look forward to trying the rest of the menu!
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ShelleyT Gold
Chicago / Illinois15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, everything we ate was delicious. We had a great time and can’t wait to go back!
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Evanston10 Gold
Chicago / Illinois37 reviews
4.0
Dined on 15 February 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great fresh flavors and nice selection in each menu category. Good friendly service. Will come again to try more of the menu.
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lookin4gr8dining
Chicago / Illinois31 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Oh wow!! This place is amazing. From our waitress ( who was so wonderful) to the food and so many options. I wish I could eat more. We will be back again and again for sure. You need to try this place out. It’s BYOB so bring ur favorite wine and be ready for great eats and great service!
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Japanese, Thai
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon, Wed–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 am Dinner Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
Website
http://www.shinsenevanston.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Please contact restaurant directly for more information on catering.
Private party facilities
Please contact restaurant directly for more information on Private Events.

Location
1322 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
Area
Evanston
Cross street
On Chicago Avbe between Dempster and Greenwood
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public transport
Purple Line Dempster Station
Additional
BYO Wine, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Wheelchair Access

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