" Below Average And Overpriced "

Value for money		Suitable for...
The food		.. a date
The service		.. business dinner
The decor		.. with friends

I really don't understand the hype with this place. The food is mediocre, especially when considering some of the excellent alternatives in Gubei. I was not impressed with the decor. I prefer more intimate settings and this place felt like a noisy factory and my date was noticeably turned off. The chefs would occasionally yell out in unison and I found it to be obnoxious. This place feels like something you would see at a themed amusement park or mall.

" Try To Cod "

Value for money		Suitable for...
The food		.. a date
The service		.. business dinner
The decor		.. with friends

The decor was really cool, but what really impressed me about Shintori was the cod. Its melt in your mouth goodness reminded me of amazing Chilean Sea Bass I found in upscale NYC restaurants (btw anyone know where to find good Chilean Sea Bass in Shanghai?) On the other hand, their "thin rolls" which is a typical sushi roll (e.g. california, eels, etc) was really just so-so for the price.

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Value for money		Suitable for...
The food		.. a date
The service		.. business dinner
The decor		.. with friends

I have been going to Shintori for years and years. Last night we called on short notice and got a table for 9 pm.
The place was about 80% occupied with guests. Nice! Usually we have our ordering routine but last night we tried the 220 RMB price fix dinner menu. And it didn't disappoint. The food was outstanding, with lot's of different courses beautifully presented. So here you have it: Shintori on a budget. Also I noticed that they changed their last order from 21h30 to 22h30. Well done!
Shintori was and is my favorite restaurant in Shanghai, a pleasure for your eyes and stomach.

" Better Than Most, But Not World Class "

Value for money		Suitable for...
The food		.. a date
The service		.. business dinner
The decor		.. with friends

Well,well I have to repeat what others wrote. Yea, absolutely a hip,chic place to go to. But for that RMB amount, I have to say the food is a big disappoint,so is the service. I could find the same quality food on Buford Hwy in Atlanta for less price. So far ,the best place I had for Japanese Cuisine is Morimoto in both philly and NYC. Hands down,Iron chef! Hope someday Shanghai will come up someplace like Morimoto.

" Great Place To Impress Guests "

Value for money		Suitable for...
The food		.. a date
The service		.. business dinner
The decor		.. with friends

This is probably one of the most hip places in Shanghai. The fact that it is an old building warehouse looking building make the whole experience a lot more fun for a first time visitor.

Minimalist decoration, lofty interior with high ceiling, use of natural materials such as bamboo, lounge music, cool wc and dark atmosphere will for sure impress the first time visitor.

The food is good but very small portions. The service is can also be said high standard for Shanghai. It is not a place to go very often for food but more like a place to go with your date to impress or to take your visiting customers to show some cool Shanghai.

" One Of The Best "

Value for money		Suitable for...
The food		.. a date
The service		.. business dinner
The decor		.. with friends

Cool tranquil environment to have your dinner without too many people talking loudly. Food was gorgeous and service excellent and with a smile. One of the better Japanese food restaurants in China.

" A Tad Pricey "

Value for money		Suitable for...
The food		.. a date
The service		.. business dinner
The decor		.. with friends

The decor is very nice, as well as the service and the food.

It is a little pricey but considering the food you are getting it is fair. Since the economy is not that great the only issue is that it stings a bit, but overall no complaints.

The only minor issue I have with the place is the levels of noise. It is hard to hear people in your table.... but I guess that it is really hard to do absolutely anything about it when you consider the kind of layout that they have.

" For All The Hype, A Small Let Down "

Value for money		Suitable for...
The food		.. a date
The service		.. business dinner
The decor		.. with friends

For all the hype on SuperFuture, SmartShanghai, and other forums, I was let down. If this is the best Japanese Shanghai has to offer, then connoisseurs should be aware. The only thing the No. 803 Julu Rd. location has to offer is its Shintori-famous decor--which certainly delighted my guest and me. However, there are far better quality locations the world over: Kappo Seafood in Torrance, CA and various locations in Taipei are some of the best outside of Japan.

What specifically disgruntled me was the defrosted sashimi, a telltale sign that an establishment does not understand the fineness that is Japanese dining. To compound my unhappiness, the dinner menu failed to provide a sake and sochu list, instead opting for a wine list--meticulously constructed, according to several reviewers on the Internets--of a selection of Californian reds and whites.

While I am disgruntled, I will return for the famous Shintori ambience if nothing else. It is still a marvelous place to visit (granted, for the undiscerning palate), and patrons should definitely order the Rock & Roll Salad.