SHI

I’ve been to this Asian fusion restaurant many times and always enjoy the variety of dishes and lively nightlife. The food is generally very good, though I wasn’t a fan of the roll I had recently—it was just okay. The atmosphere is always great, especially on nights with good music and a fun crowd. The restaurant itself is large with plenty of seating, making it a great spot for groups. Service can be a bit slow at times, but the staff is always friendly. Despite the occasional miss, I keep coming back for the overall experience. If you’re looking for good vibes and a diverse menu, this place is worth checking out!

I had a great experience here, the food was fantastic and the fish was amazingly fresh. I loved all the sushi and was super excited to try it for the first time. The service was a bit lack luster, I felt like the waiter hated me a bit but it might have just been because there was 6 of us. I just expected more service and felt like there wasn’t much done for us. Especially it was a birthday celebration. But regardless, the food was great and I loved it.

Great spot for Sushi if you are down by the water in LIC. We went for a light lunch. It was delicious and service was really good!

Unbeatable delectable offerings, with a chic ambiance. This place is excellent for a date night or a night out with friends. We ordered about 7 different things, and every last dish was delicious. They also had a short but tasty list of sake to enjoy. For a top tier experience without breaking the bank I would definitely recommend SHI.

Pretty mediocre. The quality was okay. Nothing eye opening about this place. Food was a bit salty. But it’s not bad.

Beautiful restaurant with beautiful view, price is so much lower than we expected with awesome foods! Definitely be back!

I went to SHI with a party of six to celebrate my friend’s birthday, and unfortunately, the experience was truly disappointing. From the start, the service felt intrusive. The waitstaff hovered uncomfortably close and kept reaching in to grab even the smallest things from our table, making it hard to relax and enjoy the moment. The food was another letdown—bland, overpriced, and far from what you’d expect at a restaurant of this caliber. Not a single dish stood out in a good way. Overall, it was not the celebration we hoped for. I won’t be returning.

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 enjoyed our dinner at Shi.

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

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.

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 !

Ordered from one of our favorite restaurants , Shi in LIC. Had pork chops, shrimp & chicken, Kani salads. Everything was delicious . They delivered to Brooklyn !

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.

Great food! Great service and lovely view of the Empire State Building. We got the crab rangoons, the selfish roll, the blue roll, and salmon avocado roll. Sushi pieces were also delicious. Finished with vanilla and espresso mochi.

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.

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.

Enjoying Good Times with Great Friends. However if bringing a cake be prepared for the $2 per slice fee. Sushi was fabulous and Prawns were tasty however not true prawns more like jumbo shrimp. We dined with a party of 13 they were accommodating. Food portions and presentation were great. Drinks were absolutely wonderful. Overall I'd rate Shi as an 8.

Quality asian a la carte menus with reasonable price range. Served well and promptly with over 15 ppl group.

It was cool, not the best, but cool overall. The drinks was a little weak, maybe the bartender for that day but nonetheless weak drinks.

We loved our food and we were satisfied with the portions, service was fast and place is divey. Would go back there again sometime. They dont have a valet parking and you cant find a parking easily

Food was delicious and the staff were great. I had a spinach and egg kiche and then treated myself for a yummy apple and cheese crepe.

I came in with my family and they refused to seat us. They asked if I had a res, I didn't. They said the only seats available is in the "lounge" area which is a couch by the door. I asked when is the next available opening, someone else walked over and said that's the only seat they had. Now, being black and being told I can't get a seat really doesn't fit. They refused to give us proper service and they said the only seat they had was by the door, no table, with a toddler? DO NOT GIVE THE PLACE ANY BUSINESS.

Nice ambiance and good service but I would not come here for the food. The tuna crispy rice was thick and mushy. Steak cubes were unseasoned. The crispy seabass texture was good but the sweet and spicy sauce tasted like the bottles you would buy from a supermarket and just poured on with some fresh peppers in it. The lychee martini and whisky smash drink was okay. There are better restaurants in the area esp for this price point

Been here many years ago and loved the food came in recently with friends and ordered a ton of food I was so disappointed it's certainly not what it use to be we were served soup dumplings twice we ordered Bao. Food is just average. Service was fast and attentive though.

SHI is a spacious sushi restaurant in LIC with great views of Gantry Park. I thought their food was pretty good. I didn't enjoy their bacon wrapped shrimp that much but I did like their gyoza and sushi.

We get to go food regularly from Shi and it is always excellent. In addition we go in for a drink at the bar and the service is excellent. Thank you Charlie !

A few new tries to review. The spring rolls are okay. I didn't care for the green curry shrimp or basil chicken. But the mapo tofu was excellent, as was the popcorn beef!

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!

The food here is delicious. Even if you don't like sushi which I don't there's something there for you. They'll also make something not spicy if you prefer that. The staff is very attentive and friendly. The place is large and really has a nice vibe especially where it's located.

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.

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.

Such a beautiful restaurant with friendly and welcoming staff. Thanks to our waitress who called herself "mama". She was so sweet and her recommendations were spot on. Lychee martinis were phenomenal. We also ordered the shumai and chicken potstickers (ate them before i could take a picture). Everything was great. Would definitely return.

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.

I wandered down on a cold night to have dinner at SHI, Nice looking place and the nearby view of Manhattan is stunning. The food was OK. Sushi was good not great. Service was great. Overall not a bad experience.

Lovely service! Food was good and portioned well. No real view of the water but overall I would return

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.

I never leave reviews but this place was amazing! The food, atmosphere, service, and drinks were all great. I will definitely be back.

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

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.

Food was good, with portions generous enough to share. The staff was friendly, accommodating, and made sure we understood the preparations of various dishes. The bar drinks were spot on. Ours was a party of 5, and everyone drank different drinks. We ate a LOT, including desserts and drinks, and for 5 adults, the bill was only $375. All things considered, very reasonable. Atmosphere was lovely. Shi is a smaller establishment, but space is divided very thoughtfully. I didn't give it 5 stars bc although the food was good, there was nothing that was a striking standout or unique. Upside, if you're traveling with kids, they'll find something they like. Menus were physically tired and worn. Maybe from all the love they get but new menus would be an easy fix to make the table experience feel more fresh, clean and sharp.

The food here is awesome!! We shared a bunch of items, as a group. My favorites was the Mango chicken and shrimp, the bacon wrapped shrimp, and shrimp curry. The ambiance is really nice. Perfect for a large group or and intimate dinner with friends and family. For sure this place is a hidden gem in LIC

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.

It was bad experience. Nobody was in the restuarant. We waited 45 for sushi. When we were awaiting the sushi they delivered the fish. The management would let us know to order something else so we didn't have to wait 45 minutes. Also,they have to upgrade interior furniture. It looks like it is from the opening of the resturant more than 10 years ago.

Mediocre Chinese take out food at a fancier location and price tag. Popcorn beef has the flavor profile of orange chicken (sweeter end) and general tso chicken was soggy

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.

The food is always amazing and service is always fast beautiful ambiance perfect for date night.

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

The ambiance is very quiet and cozy. Our server was very knowledgeable on the dishes and could answer all our questions. The portions for the food were good and the food was delicious!

Food was too salty, have had this dish each time I've patronized this establishment and it was way too much. We usually have a very nice waiter whom we tip well but tonight this women was very rude I felt like she didn't want to serve us. I won't be visiting Shi anytime soon ...

We came here on a Friday evening and promptly got seated. The hostess was courteous and waiter was okay. The food is a bit overpriced for me but I think it's mostly due to the area and location of the restaurant. We sat outside but could tell that it's a very nice Chinese restaurant. We ordered the beef skewer and lycee calamari which were pretty good. Would have appreciated more for the price. For entree we got the orange beef and seafood crispy noodles which were both pretty good. Overall I'd recommend it but if you're expecting Chinatown or Flushing Chinese food at the same prices, this isn't it. It's definitely more upscale and the prices are higher but not ridiculous.

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.

After ten years- still a fan. The food, the service, the drinks the cool people ( regulars) you meet at the bar. String drinks. Great spot for a casual date, first date or bring the family. Today was lychee martini (YUM) Shumai ( also a HOT YUM) edamame and BLAST sushi roll- ready for liftoff. Always a fave when I'm in town.

Takeout is terrible. Nearly my entire order was old except for the Kani salad. The ribs were rock hard and the rice looks old as well. Quality has declined so much.

If you're planning to go, book in advance. This place is always busy on weekends, ESPECIALLY when it's nice out. Recommendations: (in the evening) visit the Gantry State Plaza (it's about a block or two) because it's a beautiful view of the city. Orders: Steak cubes, fried banana crepe, uni, toro, bao Steak cubes were delicious - it was tender and perfect. Served with brown rice and salad. Banana crepe with vanilla ice cream and honey - 5/5. Boyfriend insisted fried bananas has a similar consistency to ice cream and he wasn't wrong.

This place is sooo pretty, food is great with a view and reasonably priced. Be ready to dress up, which isnt required but you will notice many are dresses up bc of the restaurants ambiance. Drinks r good. Service excellent and always polite. Food good as well. Had their sushi and several orher entrees

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.

Mix of Chinese and Japanese food...we order only sushi and I liked they had a lot of rolls options. Also we had an incredible Rose wine. The service was very kind and fast. Crab Rangoon were excellent, the Bacon Wrapped Shrimp were mehh. Finally 5 rolls for four and I like it. Not incredible but the meet expectations. Price: 35 per person (tip and drink included)