Best Fried Rice in Lincoln Square, Chicago
The 10 top-rated fried rice in Lincoln Square, Chicago, ranked by flavor score.
The top choice is shrimp fried rice at Shanghai Inn Restaurant | Chinese (4723 N Damen Ave), with a flavor score of 85 out of 100 from 16 diner ratings. Flavor scores come from what real diners say in their reviews. Last updated August 27, 2026. How flavor scores work →
Best Fried Rice across Chicago→- Ranked #1At Shanghai Inn Restaurant | Chinese4723 N Damen Ave
Shrimp fried rice impresses with generous shrimp, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful, non-greasy texture that keeps diners coming back.
- Ranked #2At Shanghai Inn Restaurant | Chinese4723 N Damen Ave
Pork fried rice is praised for its generous protein, flavorful taste, and satisfying portion size, making it a favorite.
- Ranked #3At Shanghai Inn Restaurant | Chinese4723 N Damen Ave
Incredible fried rice with real vegetables, generous portions, and a rich flavor, often praised for its sesame oil and scallions.
- Ranked #4At Shanghai Inn Restaurant | Chinese4723 N Damen Ave
Chicken fried rice is flavorful and well-prepared, but some experienced issues with inconsistent chicken quality and sticky rice.
- Ranked #5At Chop Suey Huang5202 N Lincoln Ave
- Ranked #6At Shanghai Inn Restaurant | Chinese4723 N Damen Ave
- Ranked #7At Shanghai Inn Restaurant | Chinese4723 N Damen Ave
- Ranked #8At Shanghai Inn Restaurant | Chinese4723 N Damen Ave
- Ranked #9At Chop Suey Huang5202 N Lincoln Ave
Fried rice is criticized for being bland, overly oily, and sometimes containing dirty scallions, despite occasional praise for portions.
- Ranked #10At Shanghai Inn Restaurant | Chinese4723 N Damen Ave
The vegetable fried rice often disappoints with bland flavor, minimal vegetables, and lack of seasoning, despite a few positive mentions.