Opening hours
Opening hours not available
We don’t have confirmed opening hours for Shen Cafe yet. Call (402) 420-0487 to check before you go.
Typical hours for Chinese restaurants in Lincoln
Most Chinese restaurants in Lincoln open around 11:00 AM and close around 9:30 PM on weekdays; 93% are open on Sundays and 36% stay open until 10 PM or later.
Based on 14 similar places in our guide.
About Shen Cafe
Shen Cafe is a Chinese restaurant you'll find at 3520 Village Drive in Lincoln, Nebraska. It's part of our guide to 515 restaurants, cafes and bars in Lincoln.
Available service options are dine-in.
You can reach the team at (402) 420-0487.
Quick facts
- Category
- Chinese Restaurant
- Address
- 3520 Village Drive, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 420-0487
- Listing updated
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Popular times (typical for Chinese restaurants)
Chinese restaurants are usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns and the usual opening hours of Chinese restaurants in Lincoln.
Typical prices for Chinese restaurants across the US
Based on 1,260 menus with 138,613 priced items from Chinese restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $12.99, and half of all items are priced between $9.25 and $16.65.
We don’t have Shen Cafe’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Chinese restaurants across the US typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken | 47% | $13.50 |
| Sesame Chicken | 46% | $14.39 |
| Beef | 46% | $14.50 |
| Shrimp | 45% | $14.25 |
| Wonton Soup | 45% | $4.95 |
| Egg Drop Soup | 44% | $4.25 |
| Kung Pao Chicken | 41% | $14.20 |
| Shrimp Fried Rice | 41% | $12.40 |
Calculated from 1,260 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Shen Cafe there are 4 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 14 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bakeries & Desserts (3), American (3), Sandwiches & Delis (2), and Burgers & Fast Food (2).
Competition is light: 1 other Chinese restaurant is within a mile and 2 within three miles. The closest is China House, 0.3 mi away.
7 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Burgers & Fast FoodBurger King0.3 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway0.3 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsYogurtini0.3 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeLincoln Espresso0.9 mi
- AmericanStauffer's Cafe & Pie Shoppe0.9 mi
What to expect at a Chinese restaurant
Chinese restaurants in the US range from American-Chinese takeout counters – General Tso’s chicken, lo mein, egg rolls – to restaurants specializing in regional Chinese cooking: fiery Sichuan, Cantonese dim sum and roast meats, Hunan, Shanghainese soup dumplings, Taiwanese beef noodle soup and Dongbei dumplings.
What to order
- Dumplings or bao – a good test of a kitchen’s handwork
- Mapo tofu or dan dan noodles – Sichuan classics with numbing peppercorn heat
- Roast duck or char siu – Cantonese barbecue, often displayed in the window
- Dim sum – served mainly on weekend mornings and lunchtimes
Good to know
- Lunch specials with rice and soup are among the best-value meals in any city.
- Dim sum is busiest on weekend late mornings – arrive early for the widest selection.
- Calling in takeout orders directly is usually cheaper than delivery apps.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Shen Cafe located?
Shen Cafe is located at 3520 Village Drive, Lincoln, NE.
What is the phone number of Shen Cafe?
You can call Shen Cafe at (402) 420-0487.
Does Shen Cafe offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Shen Cafe. Listed service options: dine-in.
What else is near Shen Cafe?
There are 14 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Shen Cafe. Nearby options include Burger King (0.3 mi), Subway (0.3 mi), and Yogurtini (0.3 mi).
Are there other Chinese restaurants near Shen Cafe?
1 other Chinese restaurant within a mile. The closest is China House, 0.3 mi away.
How much do Chinese restaurants across the US cost?
Based on 1,260 menus with 138,613 priced items from Chinese restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $12.99, and half of all items are priced between $9.25 and $16.65.
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