East Meets West Shanghai Terrace

With specialty cocktails and dim sum, The Terrace is Chicago's lively al fresco destination
The sophisticated setting and attentive service is reminiscent of a 1930's Shanghai supper club
Complimentary Wi-Fi is offered to those dining for lunch or afternoon cocktails on The Terrace

Cuisine Type Cantonese and Shanghainese Location 4/F Hours

Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm (Tues to Sun)

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Dress Code

Smart Casual

Voted the number one "Chinese Restaurant in Chicago" by Zagat Survey, Shanghai Terrace offers Cantonese delicacies amidst a 1930s supper club décor, or outside on The Terrace with spectacular skyline views and cocktails. Step into the seductive setting of the restaurant and savour distinctive cuisine, consistently honoured with the AAA Four Diamond Award. With Chef de Cuisine Ivan Yuen at the helm, the menu encompasses a magnificent blend of traditional dishes and Chef Yuen's creative rendition of classics. At lunch, bamboo baskets of freshly steamed dim sum contain favourites such as barbecue pork buns, Peking Duck and shrimp and chive dumplings.

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DIM SUM
steamed pork dumpling shanghai style shrimp spring roll fried crab wonton buddhist vegetables in rice crepe seafood siewmai barbequed pork bun green leaves shrimp dumpling bean curd roll with scallop and shrimp vegetable dumpling spicy beef pot sticker foie gras & duck dumpling barbequed pork puff

PEKING DUCK served in three courses

Roasted Peking Duck mandarin pancakes, cucumber, scallion, hoisin sauce
Duck Dumpling Soup chinese green mustard, egg white
Braised Noodle With Shredded Duck cabbage, winter bamboos, duck broth

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APPETIZERS
Golden Shrimp cucumber ring, walnuts, chinese mustard mayonnaise
Peking Duck Salad toasted almond, tangerine, truffle peanut dressing
Pineapple Tofu In Basket crispy tofu, sesame seeds, pineapple sauce
Wok Fried Mussels minced beef, chili, black bean sauce
Vegetarian Goose roasted, bean curd, cha siu sauce

SOUP
Lobster Hot And Sour Soup spinach, egg, tofu, winter bamboo shoots
Wonton Soup shrimp, pork, superior broth

ABALONE slowly braised with premium ingredients and finest herbs served with fresh seasonal vegetables in rich abalone jus

Australian Red Abalone stuffed asparagus , braised jus
Yoshihama Abalone fish maw, premium mushrooms, braised jus
Monk Jumps Over The Wall dried seafood delicacies, finest herbs, in thick broth

FISH & SEAFOOD
XO Wok Rried Lobster In Its Shell glass noodles, vegetables, spicy xo sauce
Pan Fired Chilean Sea Bass ginger crushed, fermented bean, cilantro oil glaze
Kung Pao Prawns peanuts, ginger, scallion, chili peppers
Steamed Market Fish Filet ginger & scallion, coriander soy

MEAT & SEAFOOD
Dong Po Pork Belly braised, red miso, palm sugar, star anises
Kung Pao Chicken peanuts, garlic, bell peppers, chili peppers
Crispy Duck pickling spice, mushrooms, asian vegetables
Chinese Style Beef Tenderloin chinese vegetables, black pepper sauce
Pan Fried Rack Of Lamb garlic miso, herbs, black bean sauce

*This menu is for reference only, as individual dishes are subject to change.

RICE & NOODLES
Happy Red Rice pistachio, ginger, garden vegetables, eggs
Yang Zhao Fried Rice shrimp, duck, onion, egg
Beef Chow Fun flat rice noodles, sprouts, scallion, mushroom soy sauce
Shanghai Fried Noodle shrimp, pork, chicken, peppers, basil, premium lime soy

TOFU & VEGETABLES
Home Style Bean Curd enokitake, asian vegetables, mushroom jus
Seasonal Vegetables cashew nuts, ginger, soy bean sauce
Stuffed Chinese Fritter With Yam pineapple, bell pepper, pumpkin, tomato, sweet and sour sauce
Braised Mushroom With Chinese Vegetables premium mushroom, codycep flower, braised jus

TRADITIONAL CANTONESE SPECIALTIES

APPETIZERS
Three Ways Cold Appetizer marinated duck, pork terrine, braised beef shank
Beef Chowder Soup egg white, cilantro, onion
Chinese Wild Ginseng Soup chestnuts, premium herbs
Roasted Duck And Pork five spices, honey maltose glazed, plum sauce
Crispy Tofu With Salt And Pepper chili, green bean, puff barleys

ENTREES
Steamed Giant Tiger Prawn minced garlic, spring onion, cilantro
Marinated Wild Chicken chinese herbs, rose wine, premium soy sauce
Abalone With Chicken In Casserole roasted garlic, bell peppers, braised jus
Wok Fried Shredded Beef ginger, scallions, oyster sauce
Sautéed Baby White Fish With Preserved Pork garlic chives, celery, snow pea
Pan Fried Stuffed Sea Scallop prawn mousse, garlic, salty egg yolk
Braised E-fun Noodle assorted mushroom，superior broth
Braised Eggplant In Casserole lemongrass, diced chicken, salty fish
Braised Beef Brisket In Casserole green turnip, herbs, chuhau sauce

DESSERTS
Banana Mango Spring Roll lime, caramel sauce, condensed milk
Coconut Custard passion fruit gelee,mango sorbet
Black Sesame Financier citrus, black sesame ice cream
Jasmine Crème Brûlée strawberry sorbet, mint
Chocolate Trio chef’s selection

TRADITIONAL CANTONESE DESSERTS
Bird’s Nest Soup ginseng, chinese red dates, goji berries
Almond Broth papaya, apples, sea coconut

*This menu is for reference only, as individual dishes are subject to change.

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DESSERT WINES
heinz eiffel eiswein rheinhessen, germany
disznoko 5 puttonyos tokaji, hungary
marenco brachetto d'aqui, piedmont, italy
dow’s 10 year tawny
warre’s otima 10 year tawny

*This menu is for reference only, as individual dishes are subject to change.

Meet the Chef Ivan Yuen

Chef Ivan Yuen was promoted to Chef de Cuisine of Shanghai Terrace at The Peninsula Chicago in May 2010. Having started as a cook in 2003, Chef Yuen has shown great leadership and creativity in menu development and his extensive background in Chinese cooking makes Shanghai Terrace the perfect window to showcase his culinary expertise.

Shanghai Terrace HIGHLIGHTS

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Private Dining

For corporate events, wedding engagements or private celebrations, look no further than Shanghai Terrace, one of Chicago’s most acclaimed restaurants. Shanghai Terrace’s private dining room seats up to 30 guests in semi privacy with an Asian-inspired menu. For reservations and more details on private dining in Shanghai Terrace, please call +1 312 573 6695 or e-mail diningPCH@peninsula.com.
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Design Details

The elegant nouveau interior at Shanghai Terrace blends wood chevrons, elegant furniture and walls adorned with Chinese silkscreen paintings. The piece de resistance is the restaurant’s spacious terrace, which at night is lit by the glittering lights of the Chicago skyline. On finer evenings, Chicagoans and visitors alike flock here to indulge in an array of exquisite cocktails and innovative small bites.
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Shanghai Terrace MENU

Meet the Chef Ivan Yuen

Private Dining

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Shanghai Terrace OFFERS

Dining Specialty Cocktails

Dining Dim Sum

Dining Al Fresco Dining