I used to love Shi before the pandemic. I mean eating there weekly type of love. Post pandemic I have only been a handful of times and I am so so so happy they preserved the pre pandemic vibe most restaurants lost. Yesterday was my best friend's birthday. We ordered a couple of dishes and all were phenomenal! We started with drinks I had my usual cosmo $14 and my friend had warm sake $8. We started with vegetable spring rolls $7, crab Rangoon $10, The blues $18, Kani salad $9, spicy tuna &tobiko with chips $15, salmon roe $7, shrimp $8 and for main we had pineapple fried rice $15 and the sweet sour chicken $18. For dessert chocolate melt $9 and a creme brulée $9. I thought we ate like queens for what I spent. With tip a little over $200. The service was good too. The drinks were strong and the server was always available to assist us which was really nice. I pretended to go to the bathroom and told him it's my friend's birthday and asked if they do anything special. When it was time for dessert he came out with the chocolate melt with a "happy birthday" written on the plate. My friend was surprised and very grateful. We definitely enjoyed our time there and I can confidently say I have not yet had bad experience in this restaurant. read more

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SHI was a fantastic last-minute dinner choice. The restaurant has a trendy atmosphere with energetic music, although it was a little louder than I prefer, making conversation a bit difficult. That said, the food completely made up for it. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The cocktails were equally impressive, and the service was attentive throughout the meal. If you're planning a night out, especially if you're heading to the Record Room across the street, this is a great place to start the evening. I'd definitely return. read more

SHI - Menu - Asian Fusion Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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Surpassed my expectations! I came here during lunch time and there was plenty of space. Dining area was nice, service was quick, and everything was really good. We got their espresso martini for drinks and for food, we got their dumplings, their shellfish roll, scallop dish, tuna tartare, and spicy fish fillet. Everything was great but my favorites were their dumplings and shellfish roll. Would love to come back for dinner sometime. read more

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Great spot for sushi! All of the sushi rolls were great and the ambiance of the restaurant was nice. I would recommend getting a spot by the window if you can. The server was nice, but service was slow. Despite making a reservation, my party of 4 and I had to wait 30 minutes for our table. read more

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I had such a great experience at Shi. Everything was beautifully presented, and the flavors were amazing. The Crispy Tuna was definitely a favorite, but the Salmon Tartare was the star of the show! The flavor was incredible, and the little bits of mango added the perfect touch of sweetness--it was everything it needed to be. The Yellowtail Jalapeño was also really good and packed with flavor. I also tried the Dan Dan Noodles, which were decent but probably my least favorite of the dishes. They were a little bland for my taste, especially compared to other Dan Dan noodles I've tried, but still enjoyable overall. read more

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This place has gone way, way down hill. And I really only order out, which speak volumes. My 19 ingredient rice had only shrimp in it and the chicken corn chowder, had no chicken. My stir fry had all of two vegetables: carrots and broccoli (which is hardly stir fry). I had hoped ordering in person would be the difference between good and great and the meal was sub par mediocre bland meh-ness. read more

Shi is one of my favorite restaurants in Long Island city. I love the ambiance and food. Beautiful views and restaurant! Love the lychee Martini they are a must try. The staff is also very attentive. The music is lively, great for a date night! read more

SHI - Sushi Entrees - Asian Fusion Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Came here to celebrate my second year anniversary with my husband and as usual food was amazing service was impeccable. We decided to sit outside this time, a bit windy, but still nice. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Excellent food, is not just sushi, is a wife variety of dishes. Very nice interior decor, ambiance is set for a very romantic vibe, exterior seating nearby the water. My brother has the best taste to go out and about. read more

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Love this place. When we lived in LIC WE ORDERED FROM HERE ALL THE TIME. Now we returned after over 10 years and it is still very good. The sushi was good My son Loved the crispy rice We had Singapore noodles, general chicken, beef cubes, dumplings , low mein, fried fish ( bit too sweet). The place has always looked good. The service is good. read more

Went here for sushi and was pleasantly surprised by how good everything was! The ambiance is cute, and the staff was super friendly and attentive--always checking in and keeping our water glasses full. We tried the lychee caviar, which was delicious (even though it didn't taste strongly of lychee), and I ordered the spicy crunchy tuna roll and the snow crab roll both were excellent. For dessert, we had the banana egg roll, which was such a fun treat and tasted amazing. Definitely a spot worth coming back to! read more

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Beautiful views of Manhattan. We took my family here for a nice dinner and breath taking views. The area is nicely developed. Easy parking street side. The service was wonderful. Wine selection was nice. Had calamari and spare ribs. The ribs were a bit tiny and hard, but tasty. Avocado salad was yummy. Then we went with the pineapple rice and tried the fish entrees. I was a little sensitive to the little bit of sand I felt in the scallop but it didn't impact the meal. It was tasty. The salmon dish was on the small side and a bit dry, not as thick of a cut as I normally like, especially since we were sharing. The fish fillet and tofu was our favorite. Very tasty, soft and paired nicely with the pineapple rice. For dessert we had cheesecake, applelike cobbler, mochi, and a yummy Japanese dessert rolled fried dough with banana which was a table favorite. Would definitely be back to try sushi. Great place for out of town guests. read more

SHI - View walking in front. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Got a recommendation to go here from a relative who lives close. Loved the food and great service. Went here for a birthday and the place is awesome. Great location and views. Really enjoyed ordering many different sushi rolls and delicious apps to share. The General Tso's chicken was great and nicely spicy. And the service was top notch. Our waitress was so attentive. Prices were also very fair. Would def go back. read more

Nice restaurant and interior decor. The sushi tasted smooth and fresh. I'd recommend it if you're in LIC. read more

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I went to Shi Long Island City on Friday around 8:00pm ish. It was a good crowd. A lot of birthday dinners. We did not have a reservation , but was a party of two and was able to get seated rather quickly. We ordered drinks, a Summer Essence Martini and my friend ordered Titos. I enjoyed my drink. The food order was lettuce chicken wrap , cubed steak with brown rice and a California roll . The prices are reasonable $6.00 for California Roll. Ambiance was nice , the owner walked in and greeted everyone.. I was impressed , I will be back ! read more

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We had a mini college reunion here because of the proximity to the water. The ambiance was great, but that is all. The food was ok, nothing memorable. I ordered the super punch mocktail and started with the Toro Scallion roll. For the entree, I ordered the Crispy Noodles with Seafood. My entree dish was generous, and I ate half, and I took the rest home. When I requested to take my dish to go, the waitress took my plate as I was still eating. I even stated to her to let me take my last bite. For dessert, I got the Sundae Shi, and the same waitress gave me three scoops of vanilla ice cream and asked if I wanted the liquor. I responded, of course. The liquor was supposed to be part of the sundae. The sundae cost $11 because it contained liquor. In addition, when we got there, the hostess said we had to finish by 9 - that should have been mentioned when the reservation was made. This set the tone for the dinner. We had just sat down, and the waitress asked what we wanted to drink. We had to tell her we were waiting for another friend, needed time, and requested she come back. We felt rushed to finish our meal from the beginning. We didn't care for the food, and personally, I won't be returning. I've had better food and service elsewhere. read more

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Pretty taken aback, service was not great. We were a party of 10 (unfortunately 2 cancelled). We weren't treated very kindly -felt the energy upon the waitress's lack of attentiveness. While the ambiance is lovely, the presentation in the food lacked, the plating/presentation just off. The icing on the cake was the asparagus we ordered, see picture uploaded... This dinner was reserved in advance for a birthday. The overall experience was underwhelming. Between the presentation of the food and service , the memories of Shi are really nothing to write home about. Shame because the city view/photo ops of the place is lovely, can't take away from that! Hoping service improves on weekends :) read more

My "spicy crunchy salmon" was 80% CEREAL in the sushi roll. So disgusting and not how "crunchy" sushi is ever made. This was an attempt to not use fish... and Im a little shocked. read more

SHI - "Crunchy Salmon" in The Gantry Special Roll 0/10 - Asian Fusion Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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I'd rate SHI three and a half stars. We stumbled upon this restaurant, bar, and lounge after our plan A and plan B fell through. Nice bar with a huge TV right above it. Playing a basketball game the night we popped in. Some high top tables by the bar. Reasonable sized lounge area upfront. Even with the large nightlife area upfront, there is a full restaurant in the back. I just a mezcal margarita. Service was quick and friendly. We came on a quiet week night but I could definitely see the space filling up on one of the busier nights. read more

I have been coming to shi for years. But I came for my birthday dinner recently and couldn't help but notice all the fruit flies. Like an insane amount I killed 3 and one that was about to go in my food. The only reason I give it 3 stars is the drinks are always good and so is the food. read more

This is an upscale, decently crowded restaurant right opposite to Manhattan views. We enjoyed our food - flavorful and packed with good spice. My starter was a huge size and had spicy tuna + layers of pastry dough which was a good heart eat. My main course was hearty and good sized too. Service was pretty decent and we had a good dinner at Shi. read more

SHI - Asian Fusion Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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DO NOT EAT HERE!!! This place is totally misguided. I walked in and got looked at up and down by the ugly waiter like I'm not good enough to be there. I told the manager about it and he was unsympathetic. I ordered a side rice dish that I NEVER GOT BUT WAS CHARGED FOR. The soup was a small bowl of tastelessly flavored water and the fish entree I had was grossly over-priced -- and it included THE HEAD! Which even if I wanted to look at that carcass, there was hardly any salvageable food on it. ONE PAPER NAPKIN, folks! That's all they gave me. And let me not forget the tiny gnat insects which were floating around my food the whole time. Another problem is that it was too damned hot in there. Pretends to be 'high-end' -- IT'S NOT!!! Avoid this circus show masquerading as a hot spot eatery near the East River. Simply the worst of the hundred-plus restaurants I've eaten at since I moved to New York. Don't waste your time, money, or self-respect here. read more

The over bearing service is killing this place, we ordered apps and wanted to keep our menus to order entrees but they insisted upon taking them. ("Afraid they would get stained") The moment you let anything sit too long they're eager to take it from you whether it's finished or not. If you a want to hold on to a sauce? forget it. At first you think it's the server but you soon realize it's the management who patrols the place like an SS guard at a bullet factory in Nazi German circa 1943. "Management!!- please chill, you're killing the vibes!!" read more

I placed a Togo order or shrimp friend rice n spare ribs. No onions in rice When I I got home to Baldwin Long Island, the rice had no dark sauce on it. It was all white with onions throughout the dish very disappointing. The person he had on the phone was not English speaking, and it was very difficult to communicate with her. read more

SHI - This was supposed to be my shrimp fried rice. It had no dark sauce and full of onions. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Long Island City, New York

The service was excellent!! I often struggle with chopsticks and our server was kind enough to provide practice sticks. They even offered our table a birthday candle since we went there to celebrate. The food was great! I had beef fried rice which is off the menu, but it was one of the best I had! One of their newer items were scallion pancakes. Their scallion pancakes were delicious and fried crispy. I prefer crispy foods so it was good. The potstickers were decent along with the chicken satay. I ordered a lot of food so I could not get dessert, but I will next time I go since I know what really liked. read more

This review is for take out as I haven't had the chance to dine in here yet. We ordered via grubhub and got the gantry special roll (8 pieces crunchy spicy salmon topped with salmon and avocado), chicken fried rice, and wonton. The food was ready for pickup at the time specified- there is a shi to go next to the actual shi restaurant. Pick up the order at shi to go storefront. The chicken fried rice was great for the price and quality! Great for lunch and costs around $11. The wonton soup was comforting. The sushi rolls were really fresh!! I would def try other sushi rolls on the menu. The rolls are about $15 and came with 8 pieces. The sushi roll themselves was not very filling but it is good quality. Great variety of different items on the menu! Also very convenient to order if you live by in LIC! read more

SHI - Asian Fusion Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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Another great meal @ Shi restaurant. Crispy fish with chili sauce, mango chicken with shrimp, prosciutto fried rice & Kani salads. Everything was so delicious, as was the staff. read more

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Food is spectacular I had the crab Rangoon 8/10 I also had the tuna crispy rice 100/10 and I have had it many places but this places takes the trophy! The Medusa roll 9/10 is surprisingly so yummy and interesting as well as the "selfish roll" 9/10and omg the steak bites !!!! INSANE service was amazing as I was seated at the bar def a must try read more

SHI - Selfish Sushi Rolls - Asian Fusion Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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The service and ambiance here was pleasant. We were able to get seated rather quickly even on a hot busy Saturday night. My family and I ordered the salmon teriyaki, sautéed Chinese broccoli, green curry prawns, fried fish fillet sweet chili style, and duck. Our favorites were the fried fish fillet and salmon teriyaki. Personally, I was a big fan of the sautéed broccoli. Each dish was thoroughly enjoyable, but I couldn't help but notice each dish was a bit "healthier" than what you'd get at a traditional Thai restaurant. If you're looking for traditional flavors and richness, you might be a bit disappointed. I thought I would be too but I ended the night on a good note. Each dish is mild, so if you're looking for a kick then max out their spice levels because you won't get any otherwise. Definitely worth a try if you're in the area. read more

SHI - Asian Fusion Near Me - Long Island City, New York

I was visiting a friend in NYC who suggested that we give this place a try. Overall, the service and food here was good, but it was nothing spectacular. I had the Mapo Tofu with Pork, which I was able to customize by ordering it as less spicy. With less heat, I was hoping to better taste the flavors of the dish; however, the mapo tofu was somewhat on the bland side. It was good nonetheless and paired well with the unlimited rice they provided. read more

SHI - Mapo Tofu with Pork - Asian Fusion Near Me - Long Island City, New York

The staff was friendly, polite to attend, and had recommendations which I always appreciate because I got wonderful dishes because of that everything I had was delicious I thought very reasonable for putting in the city. The sake was delicious lovely decor, lovely bathrooms parking is a little tricky, but you can pay for it at the garage. read more

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Long before the recent boom of Asian eateries in the Vernon Blvd area of LIC, the go-to spot for many residents was SHI. Unlike the more nuanced, authentic joints, SHI brings a very different vibe that I've appreciated over the years: fusionesque (Americanized) Asian options, killer cocktails, lovely ambiance, and one of the best views (#1) of the Manhattan skyline one could ask for in NYC. It is a damn good looking restaurant, which feels modern and contemporary all throughout. The bar area is a great place to watch sports and mingle with fellow cocktailers, while the lobby area is perfect to lounge and indulge in the ambiance and there is lots of indoor seating as well as outdoor options for groups and small parties alike. If you're a purist of Asian cuisine, then the food might not be in your wheelhouse. Save for smaller dumplings, sashimi, fried rice and noodle dishes, expect a mean crab rangoon, helping of popcorn beef, and even a sushi egg roll. If you can get past all of that, then I would venture to order a number of things to sample. Variety is definitely encouraged here. The drinks are what take the cake for me. They're potent, colorful, and make for a really great happy hour atmosphere. The bartenders are excellent, in particular Eric and Charlie from back the in day. I appreciate the management, especially Mr. Shi himself, for keeping this place ship shape through all of these years. ___________ (#1) Thank you Gantry Plaza: https://www.yelp.com/biz/gantry-plaza-state-park-long-island-city read more

This is the venue of the recent bridal shower we attended. Awesome place. I was fascinated by the door when we walked in. More fascinated by the ambiance when get in . It has the vibes , just perfect for the affair. The welcoming lounge has beautiful setting, the bar has perfect location, the chandeliers are mesmerizing, the paintings are looking pretty nice, the table setting are adorable and the city view are just perfect! The food - appetizers and the buffett food were great, Asian fusion food always works for me. The drinks were awesome. The service was beautiful. Everyone had a great time. I could tell that the hostess/es were happy with their accomplishments. You could ask to validate your parking ticket in the bar for a discount. Definitely coming back for a personal dining. read more

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Review for takeout experience. SHI was one of the restaurants that's a quick walk from Gantry Plaza State Park. We were too nervous to leave and to lose our viewing spot for the MACY's July 4th fireworks, so we decided to do takeout instead of dining in. We ordered via the Seated app and I went to pick-up the food at the designated time. We ordered three rolls (i.e. crunchy spicy tuna, crunchy spicy salmon, and spicy snow crab) and the cold sesame noodles with chicken. We definitely enjoyed the rolls, but we thought the cold noodles were OK and lacked some flavor. Overall not bad experience and we will dine in next time if we are in the area again. read more

SHI - Rolls and Cold Sesame Noodle With Chicken - Asian Fusion Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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Asian Fusion is not my vibe, and yet I've found myself at SHI on many a Friday night over the past year. Why? Because the Friday and Saturday night DJ knows how to set the tone for a good time, and when throwback dance tunes are blaring through the speakers, you can't help but have a good time. As the years pass I find my habits changing as I seek out Friday night plans. While I still like to turn up and find the next dance floor, it is equally as important for me to find a place to sit down when I want. SHI is the perfect happy medium between a chill lounge and a club, with lounge seats you don't have to reserve and an easy to access bar. Getting older can be hip and fun! The crowd is mostly a local deep Queens crowd, though I could easily see people pulling up from other parts of the city. Looking around the fashion would indicate most were probably from outside the city, all looking to bop to the DJ, and maybe have a few sushi rolls while they're at it. Drinks are fine, but it's the weekend vibes I'm here writing about. The people here know how to have a good time and won't judge you for getting down too. read more

SHI is the classic narrative of how hip and new restaurants eventually wither away when not cared for. I remember the first time I stopped by for a birthday dinner several years ago. There was liveliness in the air and it felt like the place you wanted to be at, with that gorgeous city view over LIC. Attentive waiters, music to set the mood. I used to visit frequently during that period, even for a quick lunch. I went back for yet another birthday this month and you walk into an establishment with holes in the wall at the main entrance. This essentially sets the tone for the rest of your experience. Seriously, why is there a hole in the wall?! The staff was inattentive and didn't care when we expressed we were there for a celebratory occasion. She took the order, in an out, and that's the most we saw of her. The food came right away as the restaurant was at 5% capacity at best and pretty quiet. The food itself was A-okay, nothing to write home about. The calamari and kani salad appetizers were my favorite. The salmon sashimi was melt in your mouth good, and the rolls were subpar. The tuna toro was mediocre, if not stale. I love toro, but perhaps they got it off season because it didn't taste good at all as sashimi or in the roll. Overall, meh. Not going back again. Not worth the price or time. Hope SHI gets their flare back because the decor really is beautiful and has so much potential as was the case before. read more

I have only had take out from this establishment although next door boasts a pretty swanky scene with great music. The service is terrific and the take out preparation time is reasonable. I like everything on the menu except the curry. I found the curry dishes a bit too bland for my taste. I would definitely recommend anything else on the menu. I have yet to go next door, but I there will be an update in the future on the experience dining indoors. I'm hoping there will be a DJ the night I make my cameo. We will see. read more

SHI - Asian Fusion Near Me - Long Island City, New York

This is a go to Place. Great ambiance, you can come here for drinks and apps if you just wanted to. Came here with my sister and brother, here is what we ordered and loved. Apps-- pork dumplings Sushi-- salmon avocado , shrimp tempura , Medusa , Spicy tuna --- yes we order 4 different types. If you are into something different do Medusa Mains-- Chicken lo Mein read more

SHI - Chicken with Hot Pepper Sauce - Asian Fusion Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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Came here with a group, overall very good. Yummy drinks - both alcoholic and non; I appreciate they have a section for mocktails. A good variety in the appetizer options. We got vegetable spring rolls, lettuce wraps, kani salad, eel rolls, and calamari. Entrees we got were orange chicken, general tso chicken, and spicy Thai basil shrimp. Portions were good sized and not overpriced. They even gave a nice little Mother's Day ice cream for the table. The service was good, not too long and they accommodated our no-seed diet. The decor was very nice and different. Parking is almost impossible but there is a municipal lot a few blocks away. read more

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Overall not bad- fun ambiance, great view of NYC, and mostly good food. The negatives were that the shrimp dumplings had a hair in it and the Chilean sea bass was not good at all- fried, too sweet, and had no sides besides white rice, which wasn't worth the $27 price tag. The steak cubes, sushi, spicy tuna crispy rice, and chocolate cake dessert were good. read more

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