Hidden in plain sight along Desplaines Avenue in North Riverside sits a time capsule that food enthusiasts speak about in reverent whispers.
Chef Shangri-La doesn’t announce itself with neon fanfare or trendy signage – just a modest exterior, an oversized blue Adirondack chair, and a simple sign that belies the culinary wonderland waiting inside.
The unassuming façade performs the ultimate culinary misdirection, giving absolutely no indication that you’re about to experience shrimp fried rice that will forever alter your standards for this classic dish.
Pull into the modest parking lot and you might wonder if your GPS has played a cruel joke…