The best Asian/Chinese food around. My fav is the Wor Wonton Soup! Best I've ever had!! Thanks Julian and William!!
Jeff Myers
Service and food were excellent!
Gail Curtis
I live in Mn. and ate there last night ! The food, staff and atmosphere was excellent !
Emily Lange
We went there for the 1st time with our family of 5. All three kids loved their food and said they couldn't wait to go back. We had orange chicken, sweet and sour chicken, chicken lo mein, and chicken fried rice. I typically do not order breaded chicken at Asian restaurants because the batter is usually soggy when it gets in the sauce. However, the batter on this chicken is WAY better than other asian restaurants!!! You can tell they actually batter the chicken there (they later told us that they do indeed batter the chicken themselves). It stays crispy and isn't fluffy like a donut like a lot of other places. Best orange chicken I have ever had!! The chicken fried rice had a lot of egg, which was a pleasant surprise, since most places seem to skimp on the egg in the fried rice. The staff was amazing with our kids. They were attentive and efficient, and we didn't feel rushed. They took time to talk with us and joked with our kids. Great family atmosphere, great food, and great service. We have definitely found our new Asian food spot!!
Kat Fleming
Wonderful place & food
Craig A
Great food, good service.
Derek M.
Love this place! The food is always fresh, delicious, and full of flavor. The staff are incredibly kind and welcoming—they greet us by name every time we walk in, which makes it feel like home. You can tell they really care about their customers. Highly recommend!
Kurt Kimmerling
Great staff. Locally owned and operated.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Michael Huntley
Great food and service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kung Pao Chicken and Orange Chicken
Francis Jose
The service and ambience were amazing. Decent place for a family. Ordered the vietnamese style sun devil chicken lunch combo. It came with a soup, 2 fried wontons, 1 egg roll. Food was average but the quantity and presentation was great for the price. Hopefully other food items taste better.
We have eaten here many times, trying most of the menu items. The potstickers are favorites and we get them every visit. We just tried the Peking duck; you need to order at least a day ahead and we loved it, with crispy skin and succulent meat. It was a little different than we have had before, served with the flat pancakes instead of steamed buns; so delicious with the hoisen sauce.
Dietary restrictions: They can accommodate since they make everything from scratch.
Kid-friendliness: Our grandchildren love it!
Wheelchair accessibility: Easy in and out with no steps
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Fried Rice, Pot Stickers, Kung Pao Chicken and Orange Chicken, Egg Drop Soup, Soup, Mongolian Beef
Andrea Bates
LOTS of rice LOTS of noodles, not much taste🫤 fresh though, abundant... I'm highly allergic to MSG, and I don't believe they use it👍... chicken fried rice, Medium chicken pad Thai (needed chili oil) beef chop suey not terrible. Nothing wow'd me for $77, sorry.
Food: 3
Daniel Lehman
So gentle readers, I would be remiss for not more than mentioning “The Shanghai Grill” on W Union Hills Road and N 91ST Ave in Peoria. We first tried this restaurant several times multiple years ago and it was alright. While alright is a relative term, it is not necessarily a glowing recommendation. Through the advice of other NEXTDOOR writers, I was advised to give the new owners a try. Our first re-visit was a little over a year ago, and per my most recent bank statement, it appears we are now sending the new owners children to an Ivy League college of their choice! (Yes, the food is that good!) This is the point where I recommend my weak bladdered readers and those whose drink is now mostly ice, to empty and refill said mentioned items. If you have read any of my previous food reviews, you will know I recommend not reading any reviews rated a “1” as most of them seem to have an axe to grind; not all but 95%, as stated by their own other reviews. Remember, you can select their name and read their other reviews. Most never spoke to their server, or the restaurant manager. One should ALWAYS give the restaurant an opportunity to make things right. Also remember, your right may not always be the fair right! As for the “5” reviews, again throw out 25% of those reviews, mine included because we never had the opportunity to write as we had hoped over the years! Now onto an honest review of the “new” Shanghai Grill Restaurant. First off, we have found their menu is merely amazing and only a recommendation. They can and will do almost anything to their ingredients, spices and heat levels. Over the past year of “reconsidering” Shanghai Grill we have come to truly love this place. Their Hot and Sour soup is pungent, but not vinegary (a word I thought I just made up, but nope, it is a real word). The vegetables are fresh and on point. We have tried so many of their entrees, it is hard to choose a favorite. The six fried shrimp appetizer is delicious, (although some have criticized them for being flat). The cocktail sauce comes with a flavorful kick! I must mention the Six Crab Puffs, while crab or anything from the sea is not a favorite of mine, the creamy texture with a hint of crab drudged through a delicious maybe duck-Ish sauce left me wanting more. Next onto our favorite entrees! Feeling like taking the tastebuds out for a spin? Try the Vietnamese Sun Devil Chicken and get it SPICY! You will hate yourself the next day, but it sure is delicious and flavorful on day one! Are you one for full flavor and no spice? Try the Thai Curry Chicken and leave the pineapple in! It sounds weird but adds another level of flavor one can only experience at Shanghai Grill. Do your tastebuds want something beefy and fulfilling? (But also, afraid that any beef dish might be chewy?) Fear not, try the Mongolian Beef and you can never go wrong by adding snow peas for the added crunch! Finally, we could never decide between chicken fried rice add extra onions and snow peas, or the Chicken Lo Mein and running it through the same garden. Well, the server advised us to try the Pork, Beef and Chicken Lo Mein with extra onions and snow pea pods. Let’s just say that servers children have since been added to the college fund! So, keep in mind gentle readers, everyone has an opinion, but YOUR opinion is the most important to your gastro needs. You can only take other peoples opinions and see if they add to your dining out experience or if those blue formed together cans of “La Choy” in your bottom cupboard outrank another’s’ opinions. Yes, I paid for my meal; no, I am not a family member, and yes there might be a small upcharge for adding snow pea pods! The Shanghai Grill will continue to grace our favorite Chinese dining experience. Happy dining!
Vegetarian options: Almost any dish can be made vegetarian style.
Dietary restrictions: This restaurant will accommodate most dietary requirements.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Fried Rice, Honey Garlic Chicken, Kung Pao Chicken and Orange Chicken, Soup, Mongolian Beef, Chicken Lo Mein
John Tabat
We hadn't been to this restaurant for quite awhile. We used to go often, but hadn't been there in a couple years. The service was good, but the food has changed quite a bit. The hot and sour soup was terrible. My dining partner had kung pao chicken and after a few bites, couldn't eat anymore. I had kung pao shrimp. It was passable, but barely. Won't be back for awhile.
The best Asian/Chinese food around. My fav is the Wor Wonton Soup! Best I've ever had!! Thanks Julian and William!!
Service and food were excellent!
I live in Mn. and ate there last night ! The food, staff and atmosphere was excellent !
We went there for the 1st time with our family of 5. All three kids loved their food and said they couldn't wait to go back. We had orange chicken, sweet and sour chicken, chicken lo mein, and chicken fried rice. I typically do not order breaded chicken at Asian restaurants because the batter is usually soggy when it gets in the sauce. However, the batter on this chicken is WAY better than other asian restaurants!!! You can tell they actually batter the chicken there (they later told us that they do indeed batter the chicken themselves). It stays crispy and isn't fluffy like a donut like a lot of other places. Best orange chicken I have ever had!! The chicken fried rice had a lot of egg, which was a pleasant surprise, since most places seem to skimp on the egg in the fried rice. The staff was amazing with our kids. They were attentive and efficient, and we didn't feel rushed. They took time to talk with us and joked with our kids. Great family atmosphere, great food, and great service. We have definitely found our new Asian food spot!!
Wonderful place & food
Great food, good service.
Love this place! The food is always fresh, delicious, and full of flavor. The staff are incredibly kind and welcoming—they greet us by name every time we walk in, which makes it feel like home. You can tell they really care about their customers. Highly recommend!
Great staff. Locally owned and operated.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great food and service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kung Pao Chicken and Orange Chicken
The service and ambience were amazing. Decent place for a family. Ordered the vietnamese style sun devil chicken lunch combo. It came with a soup, 2 fried wontons, 1 egg roll. Food was average but the quantity and presentation was great for the price. Hopefully other food items taste better.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
A great local spot w authentic Chinese cuisine
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We have eaten here many times, trying most of the menu items. The potstickers are favorites and we get them every visit. We just tried the Peking duck; you need to order at least a day ahead and we loved it, with crispy skin and succulent meat. It was a little different than we have had before, served with the flat pancakes instead of steamed buns; so delicious with the hoisen sauce.
Dietary restrictions: They can accommodate since they make everything from scratch.
Kid-friendliness: Our grandchildren love it!
Wheelchair accessibility: Easy in and out with no steps
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Fried Rice, Pot Stickers, Kung Pao Chicken and Orange Chicken, Egg Drop Soup, Soup, Mongolian Beef
LOTS of rice LOTS of noodles, not much taste🫤 fresh though, abundant... I'm highly allergic to MSG, and I don't believe they use it👍... chicken fried rice, Medium chicken pad Thai (needed chili oil) beef chop suey not terrible. Nothing wow'd me for $77, sorry.
Food: 3
So gentle readers, I would be remiss for not more than mentioning “The Shanghai Grill” on W Union Hills Road and N 91ST Ave in Peoria. We first tried this restaurant several times multiple years ago and it was alright. While alright is a relative term, it is not necessarily a glowing recommendation. Through the advice of other NEXTDOOR writers, I was advised to give the new owners a try. Our first re-visit was a little over a year ago, and per my most recent bank statement, it appears we are now sending the new owners children to an Ivy League college of their choice! (Yes, the food is that good!) This is the point where I recommend my weak bladdered readers and those whose drink is now mostly ice, to empty and refill said mentioned items. If you have read any of my previous food reviews, you will know I recommend not reading any reviews rated a “1” as most of them seem to have an axe to grind; not all but 95%, as stated by their own other reviews. Remember, you can select their name and read their other reviews. Most never spoke to their server, or the restaurant manager. One should ALWAYS give the restaurant an opportunity to make things right. Also remember, your right may not always be the fair right! As for the “5” reviews, again throw out 25% of those reviews, mine included because we never had the opportunity to write as we had hoped over the years! Now onto an honest review of the “new” Shanghai Grill Restaurant. First off, we have found their menu is merely amazing and only a recommendation. They can and will do almost anything to their ingredients, spices and heat levels. Over the past year of “reconsidering” Shanghai Grill we have come to truly love this place. Their Hot and Sour soup is pungent, but not vinegary (a word I thought I just made up, but nope, it is a real word). The vegetables are fresh and on point. We have tried so many of their entrees, it is hard to choose a favorite. The six fried shrimp appetizer is delicious, (although some have criticized them for being flat). The cocktail sauce comes with a flavorful kick! I must mention the Six Crab Puffs, while crab or anything from the sea is not a favorite of mine, the creamy texture with a hint of crab drudged through a delicious maybe duck-Ish sauce left me wanting more. Next onto our favorite entrees! Feeling like taking the tastebuds out for a spin? Try the Vietnamese Sun Devil Chicken and get it SPICY! You will hate yourself the next day, but it sure is delicious and flavorful on day one! Are you one for full flavor and no spice? Try the Thai Curry Chicken and leave the pineapple in! It sounds weird but adds another level of flavor one can only experience at Shanghai Grill. Do your tastebuds want something beefy and fulfilling? (But also, afraid that any beef dish might be chewy?) Fear not, try the Mongolian Beef and you can never go wrong by adding snow peas for the added crunch! Finally, we could never decide between chicken fried rice add extra onions and snow peas, or the Chicken Lo Mein and running it through the same garden. Well, the server advised us to try the Pork, Beef and Chicken Lo Mein with extra onions and snow pea pods. Let’s just say that servers children have since been added to the college fund! So, keep in mind gentle readers, everyone has an opinion, but YOUR opinion is the most important to your gastro needs. You can only take other peoples opinions and see if they add to your dining out experience or if those blue formed together cans of “La Choy” in your bottom cupboard outrank another’s’ opinions. Yes, I paid for my meal; no, I am not a family member, and yes there might be a small upcharge for adding snow pea pods! The Shanghai Grill will continue to grace our favorite Chinese dining experience. Happy dining!
Vegetarian options: Almost any dish can be made vegetarian style.
Dietary restrictions: This restaurant will accommodate most dietary requirements.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Fried Rice, Honey Garlic Chicken, Kung Pao Chicken and Orange Chicken, Soup, Mongolian Beef, Chicken Lo Mein
We hadn't been to this restaurant for quite awhile. We used to go often, but hadn't been there in a couple years. The service was good, but the food has changed quite a bit. The hot and sour soup was terrible. My dining partner had kung pao chicken and after a few bites, couldn't eat anymore. I had kung pao shrimp. It was passable, but barely. Won't be back for awhile.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
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