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Phone: +1 518-396-3881
Site: http://www.shiningrainbow.com/
Related: best american restaurants nyc 
Opening hours
  • Monday:11AM–10:30PM
  • Tuesday:11AM–10:30PM
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:11AM–10:30PM
  • Friday:11AM–11:30PM
  • Saturday:11AM–11:30PM
  • Sunday:11AM–10:30PM
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Total reviews rating 4.4

199 Reviews for Shining Rainbow 2023:

Review №1

2021-08-25

Really great authentic Chinese food. Good size portions. We had the General Tso chicken, pork eggrolls, pork lo mein, & wonton soup. It was all delicious. Only drawback is the size of the restaurant its pretty small inside with about 6 booths and a few tables in the back. Probably not great for groups bigger than 8 or 10. It also has a really nice atmosphere.

Review №2

2022-07-22

Beautiful place, foods great… butI’ve been ordering from them since 2018, I have a hair salon a few doors down. I always ordered black pepper shrimp NON BREADED W/ extra onions NO green peppers (I’m allergic to whatever they bread the shrimp with). My clients even order from there because of me. Michael used to work there but today I was told he left. The last time I seen Michael was last week because my client ordered from there and he would always walk it over. I ordered the same meal black pepper shrimp non-breaded with extra onions no green peppers. Today, I ordered the same meal black pepper shrimp non-breaded with extra onions no green peppers. Whomever I spoke to over the phone stated that they will not bread the shrimp. When I went next-door to pick up my food it came to nine dollars and some change. I gave them $13. When I got back to the shop I open my food and the shrimp is breaded. I went back next-door and ask them if they can remake it without the bread on the shrimp. He said that’s the way it’s made. I explained to him I’ve been ordering this meal from them for years, when I called today to speak to Michael they said he quit. That’s why I asked if it can NOT be breaded. Whoever I spoke with said that the shrimp would not be breaded. Another guy walked over said something to him (in their language) and walked away. They refuse to make it the way that I eat it, which is the only way I’ve always ordered it. Respectfully, I told them don’t worry about it, and I left the food there, declined my refund and left. Im a hairstylist that gets very busy. That’s why I order my food next door, I knew that I had a 15-20 min grace period to eat my food. But, I waste of my time and my money and I’m very upset and frustrated. I will never order from there again and will let my clients know that meal is NO LONGER served how we use to eat it and they will NOT make it that way.

Review №3

2022-06-17

This restaurant is absolutely wonderful! Their food is ALWAYS fresh and delicious! The ambience is beautiful and when dining in, you feel very classy and comfortable! Id refer anyone to Shining Rainbow!

Review №4

2022-06-05

Second visit... Very satisfied... I love their service... Very attentive without being overbearing. Definitely recommend!! Oh, and they have hot pot for those who havent had it...

Review №5

2022-05-20

Great service but the taste was severely lacking. The inside was very elegant and I liked the atmosphere. Not a fan of the location. (downtown albany) A bit pricey but average in terms of the All you can eat section. Low chance of coming back

Review №6

2022-04-21

Outstanding, every time. Shining Rainbow is fantastic at dim sum, and szechuan cuisine! My favorite place to bring family and friends. 10/10 everyday. Get the hot pepper squid.

Review №7

2022-05-15

Best food in Albany, I pick up General Tso Shrimp and Scallops, Shrimp Fried Rice and Spare Ribs. All were great, fresh and delicious. I will be back again....

Review №8

2022-06-18

MY BOYFRIEND AND I HAD A LOVELY ROMANTIC DINNER DATE AT THE BEAUTIFUL SHINING RAINBOW RESTAURANT ! THE FOOD WAS DELICIOUS, THE PRESENTATION WAS VERY NICE ! THE STAFF WAS FRIENDLY AND ATTENTIVE ! THE ATMOSPHERE TRANSPORTED ME TO A LAVISH RESTAURANT IN CHINA ! I PLAYED TRADITIONAL CHINESE CLASSICAL MUSIC ON MY CELLPHONE TO ENHANCE THE MOOD ! ❤️

Review №9

2021-04-19

Great food I tell you great food we are now regular customers just go try it out all I can say is great food great service. The guy Peter he is so amazing we get discounts everytime we go now.

Review №10

2021-01-10

Living in NYC and traveling to China for over 20 years it was a wonderful surprise to find such authentic Chinese cuisine in Upstate New York. We had the Beijing duck and an assortment of appetizers. Each one beautifully balanced with rich flavor.They have set some covid-19 protocols with hand sanitizers on each of the tables plastic partitions between the distantly separated booths. This made us feel very comfortable.The decor is a Maximus dream with mid-century chinoiserie details throughout the restaurant.Service is impeccable, friendly, helpful and attentive.I read some of the previous reviews where they were concerned about the price. If your Chinese food experience is only with Panda at the mall, you not you may not find value in traditional fresh Chinese cooking.Albany is an hour plus away from our weekend home and Ill be happy to make the trip again.