Address: 5357 N Broadway
Neighborhood: Edgewater
Cuisine: Chinese
Price Range: $$
Website: https://www.lamomcuisine.com/
Hours:
Monday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Thursday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Friday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Our take: Shanghai doesn’t shout, it seduces: soy, sugar and slow braising in an Edgewater storefront that asks very little of you. Bring something crisp, sit down, and let the table fill up.
Wine Pairing: Shanghai cooking leans sweet, savory and soy-dark, so reach for an off-dry Riesling or a Grüner Veltliner to meet it halfway. A dry sparkling like Crémant or Cava cuts through anything fried or rich. Feeling bold? A light, chilled Pinot Noir.
Beer Pairing: Keep it clean: a crisp Pilsner or a Helles refreshes the palate between bites. A Kölsch or a light rice lager does the same job with a little more charm.
Spirits Pairing: A Japanese whisky highball, tall and cold, plays well with soy and sugar. For a gin-minded evening, a gin and tonic with a lemon twist keeps things bright.