Shin Shin in Hamburg

I used to be a regular at what was then called the “premium Chinese restaurant”... Now I’m in the area again and wanted to reminisce about the good times! And now I’m disappointed from start to finish... the entire building, inside and out, is completely neglected, the photos from successful times with the stars and starlets from the last millennium unfortunately no longer say anything... Everything is dusty and dirty, the bathroom floor is sticky like sticky tape, the joints are covered in black mold. The food is served carelessly, a carved carrot lies on top of the food as if it had been thrown from a distance and is very dried out... you shouldn’t touch the carved room dividers and the wooden edges on the walls, otherwise the food will be completely covered in dust. This restaurant used to be the first address for great Chinese food with a certain conscience - unfortunately, nothing is left of that heyday... The food was good so far, but as already mentioned, served carelessly. I even feel sorry for the turtles and the fish...it seems no one loves them anymore either. The jade mountain in front of the former (guarded) cloakroom, which used to shine, is now covered in a thick layer of dust... I won't be visiting this restaurant again now—what a shame!

What a shame... it used to be great, but unfortunately, it's no longer there. We've known this restaurant for 25 years. We no longer go there, but only order lunch. The prices are completely exorbitant. The friendliness leaves a lot to be desired! Card payments aren't accepted... Furthermore, the prices on the website urgently need to be updated. You order at the same price online, but pay significantly more for pickup... Shin Shin urgently needs to work on customer satisfaction!!! We won't be ordering anything else for the time being...

Today, two adults and I visited the Shin Shin restaurant. The smell we encountered upon entering didn't speak of freshness or hygiene. Nevertheless, we took a chance and ordered one duck and one shop-sue beef. The taste was bland and tasteless, especially since the dishes arrived one after the other, with a time difference of 5.5 minutes. The first dish wasn't hot, and to top it all off, we received the bill without being asked, with the sentence, "You want to pay." Once and never again.

Lunch at Shin Shin!!! First of all, I have to say I don't understand all the negative reviews. My ordered duck – a very large and generous portion – was deliciously prepared. The aromas and flavors were spot on. I could easily say it was the tastiest duck I've ever eaten. And all for only €14.90 – a great price, simply unbeatable. Super friendly service – very courteous and attentive. I have nothing to complain about! The ambiance and restrooms are dated, but very, very clean. See you next time!!!

Very clean. Friendly service. Good food on the table quickly. Everything delicious. Parking spaces available. Cheap. To recommend. Reservation would be appropriate. Always full and well attended.

This restaurant used to be a highlight, but today only the ambience is Chinese. Greasy noodles with ominous cubes of meat stayed in my stomach for hours after eating. What was supposed to be Chinese about this food is a mystery to me. Our family classic, chicken with pineapple, is just meat with breading, pineapple, very little sauce and rice. No vegetables... the rest is boring. Any hobby chef can do it better! Typical Chinese spices are probably not used at all. The prices are impressive. The service is superficially friendly... it seems like everything has to happen very quickly. This restaurant won't see me again.

I made a mistake that was only explained to me later. I ordered sweet and sour redfish - the redfish was completely cooked like a leather, it had probably been in a fryer for too long. It was definitely difficult to chew and smelled extremely fishy. Never eat fish at a Chinese restaurant again! Since I was invited, I didn't want to complain about the food, that was the second mistake!

We were there yesterday and I found some black Teflon sticks from the Vok in my food!!!! That was disgusting!!!!!! I have to give back my food because no one wanted to bring me new food, but I've lost my appetite!!! 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮and expensive too!!! You have to eat 2 malls for almost 80 euros. paid !!! and of course I didn't pay!!!

Yes, although the delicious food was negatively affected by loud clattering noises from the staff as they frantically moved around the heating plates for the tables.

Five of us visited Shin Shin. In fact, the decor is quite authentic. The service changed from initially disgruntled to later friendly. The food was as expected for some and nothing special for others. The prices are generally a bit high for the overall service.

A beautiful atmosphere, very friendly staff and excellent food. We are very pleasantly surprised and would be happy to recommend you. Thank you for your hospitality and all the best

Good/nice restaurant with friendly staff and good prices for lunch. Well located with plenty of parking space and subsequent walk.

A super restaurant. Looking forward to the next visit.

I was really pleasantly surprised! The duck was super crispy and a real highlight in terms of taste. You'll get really full - you definitely get something for your money here. For the price you would have easily paid €30 elsewhere. The starter was also very tasty and the staff were consistently friendly and attentive. All in all a successful visit – I would love to come back!

A super great facility and nice staff and delicious food 😊 always happy.

So we have been visiting the restaurant for several years, the pictures are from 2017/2024 To be honest, I'm really disappointed now 😞 The one service employee with a reddish bob doesn't seem to enjoy her job anymore, she somehow always treats you in a very grumpy, distant, annoyed manner. Forgets the orders, forgets to ask if you would like something more to drink… not nice service. Really very unfriendly! Today we arrived a few minutes after lunch and were given the menu including the lunch menu. My husband then wanted to order C4, Then people looked at the clock frantically and annoyed and announced loudly that it was already after 4:00 p.m. (4:05 p.m.!). That doesn't work anymore. I think we could have turned a blind eye to well-paying guests. Schweinske in Farmsen does that. The main meal was good, not quite my taste but well cooked. The dessert (i.e. what is included in the bill)… this puff pastry with powdered sugar looked generous and different on the lunch tables next to us than in ours, So for the others, the powdered sugar was on top, for us it was all mixed together and it looked like leftovers from the bag of chips... was it because the lunch table next to us hadn't eaten their pastries??? A rogue would have thought now... Well 🫤 seemed strange to me - it wasn't warm (as usual) but sticky and cold. The ambience is kind of old-fashioned but that's exactly what I like. What I didn't like was the extremely cakey floor Toilet area- My uncle once told me: like the toilet in a house, so does the kitchen... I hope that's not true 🙄 So, broadly speaking, my conclusion about the restaurant, or rather what the restaurant is missing: nicer service employees a little better hygiene in the toilet areas a little more attentive and treat every guest equally well that would be nice then I would go to this restaurant more often. I give everyone several chances but unfortunately they have now been used up. About €58 for two, my husband gave €65... I wouldn't have done that if I had been so grumpy and annoyed with how the waitress treated us.

The best place in the world it is very very tasty.

Very pleasant environment, the food was also very tasty.

Very nice restaurant, Pleasant atmosphere and super delicious food. If you want to eat Chinese, you shouldn't dare to venture here, even if you live a little further away!

Well, that wasn't good overall. The service was pretty unfriendly. It seemed extremely routine: putting plates down and clearing them away again. The food: below average with comparable restaurants. Overall, unfortunately not recommended.

I was going there 40 years ago with my grands parents. I went there back for two weeks, it has a little bit change but not so much ... 😉 I have more changed 😂

Beautiful traditional restaurant. Very friendly staff. Good food.

Wir sind seit Jahres Gäste vor Ort, aber auch bestellen wir gerne und holen unser Essen ab. Es hat seinen Preis, aber wir möchten dieses chinesische Essen und kein anderes.

Great shop, delicious food and friendly service. The interior design in particular is really great

Very good Chinese cuisine for over 40 years. Only recommended.

The food is good but relatively expensive. The service is a bit rough. My glass was cleared away even though I hadn't finished drinking yet.

Maybe for lunch. Very old. Unkempt. Dirt in the corners everywhere. The ornamental fish in the aquariums have a miserable existence and I feel very sorry for them. The food completely OK but for the price it has to be better. The duck e.g. B. was sinewy and dry and hard at the ends. Not enough for the price. We were there on February 23rd. Have lunch with 4 people and can prove this with a receipt and witnesses.

Classic Chinese restaurant with high quality food. The service is very attentive and we always enjoy coming here.

Super nice service. Very tasty food.

Seit fast 35 Jahren sind wir immer wieder gerne in dieses Restaurant zu allen möglichen Gelegenheiten gekommen. Leider ist es seit Jahren immer schlechter geworden. Es ist furchtbar teuer und die Qualität der Speisen, die ehemals überdurchschnittlich gut war, ist inzwischen auf niedrigster Imbiss Stufe angelangt. Billigstes Fleisch wird in gleicher Glutamat geschwängerter brauner Sauce serviert. Service sehr hektisch und die wohl leicht hysterische Chefin dominiert kreischend das Geschehen. Umgeben wird man von dem 70 Jahre Style eines Boxers, der sich wohl in dieser Art China vorstellt? Aber 50 Jahre später sieht die Welt schon anders aus. Also Tschüss Hein ten Hoff. Tschüss Chin Chin.

Delicious food, ambience is very old, needs to be renovated and cleaned thoroughly.

Excellent dishes, great service, unique ambience. No disappointment since 30 years. However, the pictures and figures urgently need to be dusted off!

Bad service, bad food, extreme prices

Leider wieder mal enttäuschent. Wir hatten uns auf netten Empfang und gute Bewirtung gefreut. Fehlanzeige....Dalli, Dalai nehmen sie Platz. Noch nicht mal aus dem Mantel lagen schon die Speisekarten auf dem Tisch. Die Bediensten hektisch unterwegs , um alle neuen Gäste zu platzieren. Das Personal bemüht, aber distanziert und so wenig herzlich. Das Auftischen geht ratzfatz....alles lecker nich? Die Vorsuppe schmeckte, aber die Ente war trocken und auch das Gericht mit Garnelen war in einer dicken Glutamat Sauce kaum von der Platte zu Löffeln. Sorry, aber können die Chinesen nicht besser kochen und Gäste bewirten? Ab heute suchen wir uns einen anderen Gastgeber.

You can certainly always have bad luck with your food. However, I cannot understand the negative entries here. Was just there yesterday and the food was amazing!!!! The restaurant is not expensive, I paid €23 for the dish. The portion was very generous and there were even some little things, such as mini spring rolls, plum schnapps and a small dessert for free. I would love to come back!!!

We've been coming here for years, the food is absolutely good, the atmosphere is particularly nice and the staff are very friendly and accommodating

Very nice Chinese restaurant. You can almost say it is historical. The restaurant has probably been around for almost 50 years. Very good food, very friendly staff. Recommended.

Typical long-established Chinese restaurant with delicious and extensive food. We'd love to come back!

We are always very satisfied with everything! We look forward to many more visits!

It was good, the food was wonderful and it smelled good. I would perhaps recommend a visit because the service wasn't that excited yet. My food tastes delicious in the parking lot

Völlig überteuerten schlechtes Essen. Dazu massig freundliches Personal. Chinesisches Essen gibt es an jeder Ecke besser und zum halben Preis. Forget it!!

Exceptionally warm service, very authentic Asian food. Totally recommended!!!

We weren't happy with the food. The crispy grilled duck was simply the fried, semi-dry duck that you get in any cheap Chinese restaurant, and at prices that are 100% more than the maximum you can charge for something like that.

Leider waren wir heute sehr enttäuscht . Wir hatten 2 mal knusprige Ente Nr 85 . Sie war hart , viel zu lange frittiert und man schmeckte altes/ überhitztes Frittierfett . Wir kommen eigentlich regelmäßig und für einen so üppigen Preis kann man bessere Qualität erwarten .

Consistently good experience here. Pretty big place but always full. Staff is very no e, also with small kids. Food is always good and portions are big.

I've known this restaurant since I was a child. Today I have children of my own and have been here again after a long time. Unfortunately, memories of the restaurant are better than it actually is, objectively judged today. The most important thing is that the quality of the food is absolutely solid and the selection is very wide. Some finesse is missing in the seasoning of the dishes; everything could be more pointed and less uniform. But what, in my opinion, has absolutely no relation to the quality of the food are the prices. Our main courses cost over 30 EUR across the board, which is "ambitious" if you only get mediocre dishes. The interior also stands in stark contrast to the ambitious prices. Yes, it's decorated in "classic Chinese" style, at least it was decades ago. Given the condition of the interior, the last time investments were made in the interior was before the turn of the millennium. The fabric on all chair backs is clearly visibly rubbed/dirty and you get the impression that the quality of the furnishings is no longer of any importance. Really a shame overall, I will remember this Alstertal institution better than this last visit. I won't come back again. Apparently I'm not alone in this perception. There were very few guests in the very large restaurant when we visited.

Prices are out of this world. Cheap pasta with chicken €20 - cost of goods around €1. NO THANKS!

The last time I was there was about 14 years ago and it has only confirmed that this restaurant is one of the worst Asian restaurants for me. The food has no taste, it all tastes very similar somehow. The absolute impudence, and they're really making a fool of themselves, are the outrageous prices. Yes, it has become more expensive everywhere, but there is no longer a dish under €25 at the Asian restaurant!!?!? For me and my friends, the store is dead!

Good food and nice service. Priced a little higher.

Very tasty food, good portions. The service was attentive and very nice.

Very tasty, authentic, gladly again!!!

Ambience good, service good, products and preparation good, but lacked seasoning. The sauces were a bit bland and sometimes tasted like ketchup.

We have been visiting here off and on for about 10 years. It's quaint there and resembles the Chinese restaurants from the 80's without all the fat Buddhas that used to be there. In contrast to before, however, the sauces are no longer so thick and taste perfect if you indulge in this meal. So far there has been nothing wrong with any of the dishes we have ordered. It was rich and always delicious. My nephew was served a peanut sauce that is not normally on the menu and I have to say, I have never tasted such a delicious peanut sauce. We will continue to enjoy coming here and feel welcome, as we do every time.

The food is not seasoned enough. The service is very nice and attentive. Parking spaces are available. In summer you can also eat outside. All dishes are quite expensive.

We felt pressured by the staff as if they wanted to get rid of us. The waitress always forgot something. Drinks had hardly any carbonation left. The food itself was good but two of us had a gastrointestinal attack after the visit. The only good thing was the ambience. Never again.

We have been guests there for decades. Unfortunately the food is now far from what it used to be, so we don't go there anymore. I hope this changes again as this restaurant used to be a guarantee of quality.

20 years ago we had weekly meals here as a family, but then we moved. After all these years we came to visit the restaurant again. Never again! The restaurant is totally deserted and the waiters were so unsympathetic. Not even a smile on his face. Portions are very small and not as tasty as they were back then. There are much better restaurants now! The restaurant is simply getting old. And then the poor turtles in the dark aquarium...

I was just there and can really only advise you against it. Again, the menu was last updated 30 years ago. However, the prices are at the highest level. We ordered Cola for eight people, which came without carbonation and tasted like Diet Coke. We paid the tuition fee of €40. Don't make the same mistake.

Wonderful ambience and food. I would love to come back.

Addendum: Outdoor area redesigned and service and quality better than ever Good Chinese everywhere - but this Chinese is the reference. Of course, there is no fish bladder on chicken feet here either, as the food is adapted to the European palate. 3x tip from the lunch menu: e.g. duck on chestnuts, shrimp or barbecue beef. Even the notorious complainer likes it here.

Very nice restaurant, with fish and turtles 🐢, the food is just great

I was at Shin Shin for the first time 45 years ago and again and again at longer intervals in past decades. It was always very good, just like the last time we visited yesterday.

Food was very good, everything was great, the waiter was great. Thanks!!!

A culinary highlight in Hamburg! We were completely impressed by the ShinShin Restaurant (two families of eight people). As soon as you enter you are warmly welcomed and you immediately feel the authentic, warm atmosphere. The furnishings are traditional, which gives the restaurant a special charm. The absolute highlight, however, is the food. Every dish is a true taste experience! The ingredients are fresh, the dishes are prepared with great attention to detail, and the flavors harmonize perfectly. We particularly recommend the Peking duck and the dim sum – simply delicious! The service is friendly, very attentive and always ensures that you feel comfortable. Even special requests are fulfilled without any problems. Overall, the ShinShin Restaurant is an absolute recommendation for anyone who wants to enjoy excellent Chinese cuisine in Hamburg. We will definitely come back!

The Shin Shin in Hamburg Sasel is an institution that has been in business for over 50 years. I think the last time I was here was 28 years ago, and the decor is still the typical Chinese style. The food is typical Chinese cuisine, there is now also an extensive dim sum menu and special dishes on the menu. As a welcome there was a small mini spring roll and a plum liqueur. Had a lunch menu, and a wonton soup extra. The wonton soup was very tasty, and the daily special was a homemade spring roll. The main course was Sichuan-style beef with vegetables in a spicy sauce. A very fair offer and a good portion for lunch. The manager of the house also came to my table and asked if it tasted good, that's still true hospitality. The restaurant wasn't that full at the moment because it was already 2:15 p.m., but a lot of regulars come here to eat. There is a lot of space inside the restaurant, and you can also sit outside on the outdoor terrace I can definitely recommend a good restaurant!

A little old, but still how I imagine a Chinese restaurant to be, service was very friendly, even if they had forgotten our reservation, a little more expensive for a Chinese restaurant, but portions are decent and above all: very tasty.

Good service brings hot, deliciously seasoned dishes to the clean table. The prices are set above. So the restaurant was less busy than usual.

Restoran is about to retire. Slowly dies. It is sad. Don't come back again.

The food was very tasty and the service was very friendly. I would definitely come back again

Nice waiters. The restaurant looks almost deserted. Saturday evening but very empty. We found the food to be extremely unauthentic, not to say bad. We have lived in Asia for 20 years and can probably judge Chinese food. Certainly not again for us. A pity.

I've been coming here to eat here for about 40 years. It's always reliably good! Many Chinese restaurants have disappeared during this time...Shin-Shin is still there for good reasons!

When you enter the restaurant, you immediately notice the rustic Asian style, which creates an authentic ambience. The charm of the interior is enhanced by tasteful decoration, contributing to a cozy and welcoming dining experience. The toilets are a small downside. Although they are clean, they are very cramped and the sticky floor suggests that modernization would be desirable in the near future. A big plus of the restaurant is the very good WiFi guest access, which makes it easy to stay online during your stay. The selection of drinks and food leaves nothing to be desired. Our dishes were all served very hot and were extremely tasty. The dishes were well seasoned and aromatic, and special requests were also addressed in a friendly and competent manner. Particularly noteworthy is the quality of the meat variations, which were tender and juicy - a real pleasure. Another highlight is that the food is served on warming plates, which ensures that all food stays hot until the last bite. If requested, extra sauces can also be served, which rounds off the service. In terms of price, the restaurant is on the higher end, but the excellent quality of the food and service fully justifies the cost. We would be happy to come back should we be in the area again. A visit to this restaurant is highly recommended for anyone who values ​​high-quality Asian cuisine and an authentic ambience.

The atmosphere is very nice, cozy and interesting. The staff is very friendly, courteous and attentive. Very nice. The food is very, very good. Absolutely delicious. Everything is right here.

I didn't think a Chinese restaurant would fail at fried noodles. Zero taste, unbelievable. That was very disappointing.

Very nice, very tasty, very attentive...

Nice restaurant with friendly staff. The food was great. There was a greeting from the kitchen and a starter that was very good. The portions were very generous. For dessert we served crispy cakes with powdered sugar which were very tasty😋. We'd love to come back.

Sehr schlecht , nie wieder!!!!!! Wir hatten ganz dolle Bauchschmerzen und sind wir ins Krankenhaus gefahren. Deshalb werden wir nie wieder hinfahren

As usual, delicious and plenty of filled plates. Service top!

Eating at Shin Shin is an absolute culinary delight! Original dishes prepared with a lot of dedication without artificial additives. A beautifully crafted and richly decorated interior and very friendly service make the visit perfect!

Our regular restaurant for many years! Very good food and extremely friendly service. We look forward to next time

Das vielleicht schönste und beste chinesische Restaurant in Deutschland oder darüber hinaus seit 50 Jahren

As good and delicious as it has been for decades 😋!

Has slowed down a lot. Price-performance ratio doesn't fit.

Before my visit today, we were last at Shin Shin in 2020, shortly before the first Corona lockdown. At that time we were very happy with the food, today it was a real disappointment. The duck dishes we ordered were nothing special, just mediocre, and the apple spritzer was very watery. The price-performance ratio is no longer right at all. We won't come back.

Very good cuisine. Friendly staff. Clean parking spaces available. Are very satisfied.

Hätten wir vorher die jüngsten Bewertungen gelesen wäre uns diese Enttäuschung erspart geblieben. Aber der Reihe nach : Ein tolles und immer gut gefülltes Chinesisches Lokal in Hamburgs Norden ist - oder sollte man besser sagen war - das Shin Shin . Auf unserer Reise zurück in die alte Heimat gehört es fast zum Pflichttermin wie eine große Steakkette . Wir erlebten ein fast leeres Restaurant und waren erstaunt . Die Preise auf der Karte haben uns umgehauen. Fast 32€ für eine gebratene Ente mit nichts außer einige Wan-Tan Chips . Das Personal konnte uns den Unterschied gegrillte Ente vs. geröstete Ente nicht erklären . Also haben wir jeder eine bestellt um festzustellen- es gab keinen Unterschied . Die Ente - fettig , zäh und nicht kross , kurz vor ekelhaft . Am Reis konnte man nichts falsch machen 🤷‍♂️. Der klebt halt. Fazit : extrem überteuertes minderwertiges Fleisch , nicht vergleichbar mit den Bildern auf der Webseite . Wer sich eine Enttäuschung ersparen will geht nicht hin .

Beef fillet on a hot plate for 33 euros can still be okay. But not if it's not a fillet and has to be so tough. Afterwards I felt sick until breakfast. Not again for a while - thank you.

There are others who offer tastier food and who don't seem quite so fake friendly.

A bit “on the pricey side” but otherwise everyone enjoyed it.

Kellner hat mich wohl falsch verstanden, obwohl er schon seit mindestens 25 Jahren bei Shin shin arbeitet. Egal das Essen war nicht so gut, zu Fette Ente. Fast breiiger Reis. Soße geschmacklos.... Obwohl ich seit über 35 Jahren dort sehr häufig essen gehe, nie wieder Shin shin!!! Für den ganzen Kram, den ich so nicht haben wollte habe 44 € bezahlt. Das war's!!!

It's been a few years since I stopped there for lunch. Simple lunch, everything is fine, you can go.

Very good food and very nice service

....war dort mit einem Freund zum Mittagstisch und hatten beide das identische Essen bestellt.....kurz nach Verlassen des inzwischen in die Jahre gekommenen Restaurants hatten wir Beide erhebliche Magen- und Darmprobleme.....an einen Zufall mag ich nicht glauben....Fazit: Das war's mit dem Shin Shin

Price/performance is pretty great! Expensive and the food unfortunately not that good. We'd rather go somewhere else in the future.

Very large and beautifully decorated and the food is absolutely great

Really run down restaurant at ridiculous prices. Impudence!

Was excellent, as always. Is recommended and a great service.

Very nice service and the food is outstanding. Even when it's full, the noise level is pleasant.

Wow, once an imperial fondue, always an imperial fondue! Thank you for the hospitality, the incredibly good quality and the incredibly nice and warm service. We love being with you and would love to come back!

It was a great evening, thanks to the great hospitality and the great food. Thank you thank you . Keep it up . Top top top