What a great restaurant. We arrived at 8 for our reservation and were seated within 5 minutes. Every table was full. We sat at the kitchen bar (there are two bar areas) and noticed how chill the kitchen staff were moving around and working for such a packed house. Our server guided us through the menu and we chose 3 plates (Napa cabbage, smoked pork jowl, green curry with local beef) and it was the perfect amount of food and spice. Everything tasted amazing including the complementary rice. They nailed each dish. read more

Delicious Chinese and Thai fusion restaurant that would be comparable to California and New York standards. I highly recommend ordering rice because the foods can be a bit salty. Quality ingredients, but as mentioned a tad salty and heavy on the mala numbing spice. Parking was easy in the shared lot, and we were able to get bar seating at opening. Food- 4.5 stars bison mapo tofu- this was excellent. definitely order rice with this dish and be aware of the extra mala numbing spice on it lamb dumplings- this was pretty standard but tasted fresh and housemade Beijing cucumber salad- this was pretty standard but tasted fresh and housemade Dan dan noodles- pretty good Lazi-ji chicken wings- these were perfectly fried and the wings were juicy and fresh. It also was overwhelmingly spicy though, so be careful Sticky tamarind ribs- these were phenomenal. Best dish of the night and I would come back for it Tres leches cake- pretty good way to end the night Service- 4.5 stars Food came out quickly and the servers and bartenders were really attentive. Only hiccup was that the waiter forgot to put in one of our orders which caused a long delay Bottom Line Excellent Asian restaurant especially if you're craving Asian flavors. The tamarind ribs are a must read more

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I actually don't want to write this review as it is already a busy place. We live half the year in Orange County, California and Las Vegas, Nevada, where there is excellent Asian food in both. We literally crave Shan when we're not in not in Montana. The menu has some variation overtime and the staples are excellent. This is not water down Americanized Asian food. This is authentic some dishes are spicy just the way they should be. If you're looking for elevated P.F. Chang's, this is not this is great fresh authentic Thai fusion cuisine. I recommend getting to know the owner and Chef and asking about his story. We drive 90 minutes and put our name on the waiting list to eat here. And on our way out, my wife always gets a curry to go. read more

Amazing dinner! I was visiting Bozeman last week with my husband on a work trip. He had to join colleges on a work dinner so I was on my own for the evening. I had two people recommend Shan. I was not disappointed. I booked a solo seat at the bar an was pleasantly greeted by a friendly bartender that offered great recommendations of lamb dumplings and a tasty noodle dish. I ordered both. So amazing. I highly recommend and would go back tomorrow if I found myself in town. Do not miss the opportunity to head to this little gem!!! read more

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Came here for a celebratory NYE dinner. I'm actually still here...which should signal either two things: this place is awful or great. It's great. Had my doubts about an Asian fusion restaurant in Montana. But everything has been authentic and on par with what I expect from an authentic Asian restaurant. We ordered the $75 set menu and it was mooore than plenty. The food were diverse from curry, dumplings, steak, egg plants, duck soup, mapo tofu, etc (clearly the chef knew his Asian culture) The staff were amazing and kind. The rooms were designed and lit just enough to feel intimate, cozy yet classy. 9.5/10. Coming from LA, this type of food would cost 100+ per person. I'll come back for sure. Btw the pictures don't do it justice - I honestly didn't think of reviewing..just about digging in. read more

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**vegetarian review** I stopped by here on my way to Yellowstone! It was a chatgpt recommendation. It's located in a very cool hipster location. Maybe cute stores around. I got the earths treasure - stir fry eggplant and the cold sesame noodle. The portions was well size and both dishes were quite delicious! Little pricy but good food. The service was also pretty fast. read more

Shan - Earths treasure- eggplant, potato, pepper - Thai Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

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Shan is often busy but that's because there isn't that many quality Asian cuisine in Bozeman. The restaurant serves Chinese food from different regions, not just the usual Cantonese dishes. This makes the menu fun and a little different from other places within an hour from here. The food looks and taste well prepared but I have always feel odd about it, as if the flavors are not always exactly right. It feels like something is missing. It's almost like one small ingredient is not there, so the dish is not quite the same as the real version. They also experiment with new dishes which is a huge plus, so expect a different menu every so often. read more

Amazing Asian food, accurate tastes. Albeit expensive. We ordered braised pork belly, mapo tofu, Thai noodles, 3 treasures, Dan Dan Noodle. They were all very tasty. My favorite is Dan Dan Noodle, it was spicy and the sauce was rich, and noodle was tender. Mapo was right on the spot, exactly as it should taste. The pork belly was great, a bit hard on the lean meat but the fat melted right away. The only thing I didn't enjoy as much was the chicken noodle. The soup and noodles was good, just the chicken had some flavors that I didn't love. read more

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I heard the hype but was very disappointed. All the food tasted like vinegar to me. Ambiance was fine. Service was ok, but the food was not good in my opinion. No one in my party liked it. We had 3 dishes. Sadly we ended up throwing most of it away. Most people seem to like it so maybe see for yourself. read more

Food: - Bison Ribeye 11/10 Must Try cooked medium rare it's so good - Laz-ji chicken wings 5/5 chili peppers with peanuts and so crispy and delicious and they give so many of them! So worth it! - Dan Dan Noodle 4/5- the flavors are good but the noodles were soggy by the time they came out, chili oil on the side was bomb! Dessert: - Coconut and Pandan Tres Les cake 5/5 so good and fluffy! Milky!! Service; Great customer service! Our service Ryan was awesome!!!! Thank you for being such an awesome Server! Food came out so quickly too!! Ambiance: Super modern! Nice to go on a date and or with friends! Highly recommend!!!! Come here and taste the amazing flavors of Thai and Chinese! Wish I was close by to come back! We will be back again! read more

We just had to go back to Shan. We wanted to try more dishes and revisit our faves from our last experience here. The service was as excellent as before. Hubby had the lamb skewers which was a special and said they were super tender and bursting with flavor. They had been braised and then grilled. We shared the Changsha Cold Noodle dish. It was spicy (not too) and refreshing at the same time. We again sat at the community table as we couldn't get a reservation until 8:30pm and we were hungry at 5pm when they opened. They're busy for good reason. read more

Shan - Lamb Skewers - Thai Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

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We went there with a group of friends. Everybody ordered their own entrée and we shared it. The food was absolutely phenomenal. Will definitely be going back. read more

I finally made it to Shan and it was as good as the reviews say. There's a dearth of asian restaurants in Bozeman and finding a good one is nearly impossible. I wish we had even one good Americanized chinese place but that seems to not be in the cards. I finally got my good asian food fix at Shan. The food is not Americanized, so if you're looking for chow mein or General Tso's chicken, keep looking. But if you're looking for authentic asian flavors (especially with spice levels), you have found your restaurant. The only knock is that their website doesn't work, so we didn't know what was on the menu, but that's a minor issue. read more

This place is DA BOMB!! It's basically a mixture of Asian fusion/Thai/Chinese goodness with the concept of tapas but just larger portions that are meant to be shared. Everything we got was so delicious!! Tamarind ribs - delicious! Tender and smoky and amazing flavor Bison Tofu - herbaceous and the Szechuan peppercorns added a nice flavor and kick to it. Pairs well with rice! Cumin lamb noodle - light, explosive flavors that is just so good in every bite Didn't expect to find this kind of place in Bozeman. I will definitely come back here on my next trip to Bozeman!! read more

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It is nice to see that Bozeman has a Chinese option now, even if it is a modern take on some classic Asian dishes. Shan is located inside an industrial type building with other restuarants/bars inside. We arrived just after 5pm on a Wednesday with no reservation and were able to get seated at the bar with no wait. I was surprised that we got in as it was the day before July 4 and the town was busy. I would definitely recommend getting a reservation here as it does get busy. We started off with the cucumber salad. I loved the addition of the cilantro and chili oil with the large slices of cucumber. It was perfect for the warmer weather. I do feel like there was a bit too much salt on this dish. Next up was the Cumin Lamb Noodles. Again, I appreciated the adition of cilantro here as lamb noodles can get a bit heavy. I do feel like most dishes were on the saltier side and I was reaching for my glass of water after most bites. The noodles were perfectly al dente and chewy with a nice spring to them. We also got the pork wing soup and a lamb special dish. The soup had a very strong taste of lemongrass I believe. I don't personally like lemon grass so this was a pass for me. However, my husband loved this dish and said he wished it was cooler so that he could enjoy the soup properly. It would also be good with a bowl of rice. The lamb dish had pieces of meat that were super soft and you didn't even really need to bite it for it to dissolve in your mouth. It was very seasoned but again, would have been great with some rice. I really enjoyed the open kitchen concept and that the chef stopped by to chat. The dishes were on the saltier side but other than that, no complaints. I would not hesitate to make a reservation as soon as I knew I was heading back to Bozeman. read more

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Now that I've had about everything on this menu, a review is in order. My experiences at Shan have been great. The place is a Bozeman standout, a first-class awesome Asian fusion place worthy of a much bigger market. The ambience is lovely: elegantly wood paneled, tasteful furnishings and art all around. It can be a little on the noisy side (it's always been full when I've visited), but if you're hard of hearing there are a couple of nooks that make conversation easier. Service is snappily professional and friendly. Servers know what they are serving and offer helpful descriptions. Although it's always jammed, service time is quick and well paced. And the food, oh Lordy, the food. Sumptuous tamarind pork ribs, silky broths, curries full of character, delicately stewed meats, awesome vegetables. Plenty of wonderful flavors new to my palate. There are no fillers--it's like every component has a specific purpose. It is fun to order a variety and share family style. The tropical tres leches is not to be missed if you're up for dessert. This kitchen is firing on all cylinders! You're going to pay a good bit for a meal at Shan, but I've never found myself questioning the price for the quality (or quantity). Best plates in Bozeman, in my experience. Probably the best Asian food of any kind I've had anywhere. read more

This review is long overdue and isn't just for my last time eating there (2 nights ago) but for the 6-8 times we've been there since they opened. First off, I read both of the 1 star reviews, neither have anything to do with the food and both sound like the typical problems you get trying to keep a Bozeman restaurant staffed when cost of living in the area is so high and you struggle to get committed long term staff. Secondly, I don't need to read any of the 5 star reviews because they are all spot on as far as I'm concerned. Bozeman couldn't be more lucky as a town to have had a chef like Jarett happen to stop and invest here. This is far and away the best restaurant this town has ever had. Third, you need to put in 2 orders of the lamb dumplings WHEN YOU SIT DOWN. I don't care if your reservation is at 5 when they open. We've tried to order them at 5:30 and they've only had 1 left. This is my only complaint about this restaurant. MORE LAMB PLEASE OK THX. The wings are spicy and the shit. The salads are all delicious you can't go wrong with any of them. The green curry is better than any Thai in 3 states and I've tried them all. The Bison Mapo Tofu is delicious, ESPECIALLY left over, and I hate tofu anywhere else I've had it. It's a weird thing to say in Montana that a freaking skirt steak is the best cooked beef I've had here, but this steak beats the prime rib and ribeyes at Stacey's, Land of Magic, and Chico's fancy dining room IMHO. It's totally different than a steak at any of those, which are all great, but it's so good that I can only imagine they give it a 2 day butter bath before cooking it - tender AF. The tamarind ribs are the best ribs in town, I'm glad they've survived the menu changes. If they have the Chang Mai sausage special you'll want to get that too. It's a carbon copy of the same sausage I've had at Kalare Night Bazaar in CM itself. The Dan Dan Noodles will burn your rookie tongue off and they're also my third favorite thing on the menu after the lamb dumplings and the below. Arright hear me out cause this is a sleeper on the menu and most of BZN and the world is MISSING OUT. Veggie section. Earth's Three Treasures. You will never think about Eggplant, Peppers and Potato the same way again after you have it. Wife used to live in a rural area of China outside of Beijing. Di San Xian (Earth's Three Treasures) was a staple in the tiny little street restaurants there. But she could never get it in the fancier restaurants in Beijing, and when we moved back to the states, she searched high and low for it in the authentic Chinese restaurants in places like SF, LA, NYC, you name it. The standard response she got, even while inquiring about it in Mandarin, was "We don't make peasent food here," with a scoff. For about a decade after her years in China she fruitlessly sought after this dish (and a couple of the other peasent food options from her village). But her efforts were not rewarded. Until one year a random, amazing wonderful chef put ETT on the menu of his new little endeavor in my wife's hometown. This dish will warm your tummy and soul. read more

Most of our dishes were incredibly delicious. We shared lamb dumplings (liked it better than pork), incredibly flavorful

I was in town for one day. I was looking for a good Thai place, and this place came up. The restaurant is inside an office building looking place. I walked in and was seated at the bar quicky. No waiting. Nice. The waitress was nice and helpful. She gave me some ideas and helped me pick some great plates. I started with the soup of the day. Man, that was some awesome soup. Great flavor. Nice spices and vegetables. The main dish came out, and as good as the soup was, I thought I would just take it with me for tomorrow's lunch. The Khao Soi came out. I asked for a little rice for the dish. Everything was flavorful and plentiful. Good taste. (Just FYI. Everything is a la cart, so beware.) This was a huge meal for just one person so bring a friend. Great place for a date. Nice atmosphere. Good food. Great service. That's what I'm talking about. Recommend. read more

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I lived in Montana for a month on business and this was the best meal I ate, by miles. Aggressively ordered as a 3 top of women and every dish was flavorful, balanced, and worth of a repeat order. Really taken aback by the whole experience. Can't say enough good things. If I can make it back, getting back here is a top priority. Cheers. read more

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The ambience is a fun place with classic rock music playing. The place is hopping and I would highly recommend having a reservation. Jordan, our server, was knowledgeable about the dishes and was able to provide great recommendations. The food is an Asian fusion with a twist. Everything we had was great and looking at other tables every dish looked delicious! It is served family style and comes out as soon as it is ready regardless of what else you may have ordered. Follow me on Instagram @thanksunclejoe for more details. read more

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If you want good Chinese food, this may not be it. If you want a spot where I guess folks are packing in, this may be an okay spot. Service was meh. We did walk in and got a community table. While we were waiting on our table to be set up, someone came by and asked if we had been helped. We asked if there was a bar area we could sit at and were told - they will need to check as there may be reservations. As we walked to the community table, 75% of bar seating was empty... We sat down and ordered our food. And asked them few moments to decide on the wine. Our food came by pretty quickly, after we were almost done eating the server came back asking if we wanted any drinks. We decided to pass. We ordered the Dan Dan noodles and the pork belly. The food came in room temperature and was overly salty. I was famished so I ate my half. Husband left half his noodles uneaten. We decided to pick something else on our way to the final destination. The community table is loud so you won't be able to talk much without yelling at each other seated across. read more

Very personable server who walked me and my parents through their unique menu. I ended up getting the Sichuan hot wings, which had some serious flavor, spicyness and the Sichuan peppercorns. Also got the bejing salad which was solid as well. My dad got the Korean beef, which I tried too and it was killer. Atmosphere is upscale/trendy and everyone was dressed nicely. Next time, I want to try their bison dish, according to other yelpers is outstanding. read more

Sat us on a tiny bar at the front door next to the hostess station. The bar was the size of a sushi bar not for entrees. And next to a fairly large gentleman and we did not fit Very limited menu with 3 noodle dishes, 4 main dishes and starters Very disappointing Very loud and would have been difficult to have a conversation read more

I was in Bozeman for a week snowboarding and this was definitely a highlight, but had its drawbacks. The restaurant had a good vibe, but they played the music incredibly loud, we couldn't hear the server telling us the specials and had to talk very loudly to converse. The food was great. I was with a group and we tried several dishes, all of us had a different favorite so hard to say which stood out to our group. The duck rice was surprisingly our least favorite, the cucumber salad was surprisingly very delicious. Unfortunately they were out of the tamarind ribs and lamb dumplings, but our res was for 830pm so I can't hold that 100% against them. I can't name everything we had but all were unique and very flavorful. One thing that left a bad taste in my mouth wasn't the food, but the fact that my friend ordered a beer and they brought out the last half beer from the keg. Typically when this happens, the last half beer of the keg is on the house. We were surprised to see they charged for half the price of a beer to our bill. That's just bad business. But overall I would go back here while visiting Bozeman, but would go a little earlier, hope they turn the music down a bit, and hopefully they don't continue charging for half beers. read more

Shan - Curry - Thai Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

Jordyn was a fantastic server, and the shared plates she recommended are crave-worthy. Perfect ambiance for an excellent dinner in Bozeman.

This was my second time at Shan. My first visit was a perfect 10/10--the owner was fantastic and even connected me with Tane Chan at The Wok Shop in Chinatown. The food and service were absolutely amazing. Unfortunately, tonight was a completely different experience. The host was incredibly rude from the start, telling me to "have a seat, and we'll try to fit you in" with no warmth or hospitality. When he finally did seat me at the community table, his attitude was just as unwelcoming. I didn't mind sitting between two big groups--I enjoy chatting with people--but I was completely forgotten. I sat there for a long time with no acknowledgment from the staff. After waiting far too long without so much as a greeting, I just left. It was a disappointing experience, especially after such a great first visit. read more

Reservation is a must...then ease into the outstanding offerings on the menu. Each dish was so distinctly flavorful from the Lamb dumplings, Smoked Tofu, Earth's Three Treasures, & Sticky Tamarind Ribs along with a bowl of rice to savor the sauces of each. Definitely will be back to try the other intriguing offerings. Great atmosphere with very friendly & professional service! read more

Very flavorful dishes! We come to Bozeman often from NYC and each time I am more and more impressed with how wonderful the food scene is getting here. Not sure if it was only the dishes we chose, but the spicy dishes are not for the faint of heart. We got the chicken wings (which exploded with flavor and spice), the skirt steak (also very complex spicy flavors), and the pork ribs (not as much spice but still packed with flavor). We loved them all! read more

It was packed and all reservations were taken. They have a long community table for walk-ins. Goof was served family style and comes out as it's completed. Everything we had was great! Only criticism is it is very loud and midi. Is loud. Only negative from us, it others may. It find that as a negative. read more

Best and favorite restaurant I've ever been too. From the atmosphere (cozy, funky), service (outgoing and quick) and delicious food.. this place is so awesome. I usually don't sit at the bar (just preference) but it honestly was a part of the experience. Need to get the dumplings!! Would come back to Bozeman just for this place. read more

Delicious authentic food, creative execution, fast service, stunning interior design and cozy ambience. Love this place!

Came to Shan excited for some Asian food in the Bozeman area. We were so pleased with everything. The service was amazing, waitress was well versed on the menu and kind, hostess was also very welcoming. The food was 10/10. We had the dumplings, coconut curry, sour beef soup, ribs, and tres leches. Each were unique and did not disappoint! Asian food is our favorite and we surely enjoyed everything. Also, really liked the ambiance, we sat at the bar, got to watch the chefs, and were even greeted by the owner. Will certainly be back! read more

Come here all the time and generally have a fantastic meal experience, but the last was not great due to a few things - the special steak was a very poor cut of meat for $65, the fish sauce was overpowering in several dishes (don't order beef larb if you don't like fish sauce), along with some other things that generally are good so I don't want to drag the restaurant for some outlier quality control issues. The other complaint is out of the 8+ times we have been, the dumplings have been sold out 80% of the time. I understand building excitement around them, but if you are running into this issue every night at a decent hour, perhaps prepare more so you have some ready for the people who are paying good money and likely made a reservation. With that said - the dan dan noodles,chicken khao soi, lamb dumplings (when you can get them), duck rice soup, cucumber salad, and tres leches are to die for. Would like to see a few more items on the menu for less sophisticated palettes. read more

If you want authentic, exquisitely well prepared, Thai flavors in bozeman you have to go here! Carefully curated menu. Totally worth every bite! Jarrett & Candice moved out here from Thailand, have a long history with owning and running Thai restaurants... they are the real deal! Glad to put them on the Yelp map read more

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5 star food! What a neat little treasure of a restaurant. I'm a foodie, but especially and Asian food connoisseur and I was extremely impressed. My specialty is cucumbers and this place had the best cucumber salad I have ever tasted. I had to go watch the guy make them. Read the story on this restaurant so you can appreciate the history of the owners. I believe it's a James Beard Nominee restaurant. Coming back, hoping it never leaves!! read more

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This was my first time at Shan and it lived up to its great reputation. I was thrilled to meet a friend there that I hadn't seen in a while and catch up. The food was beautiful and came out quickly, the service was great! Just when I thought it couldn't get any better, the waitress came over to say, "not trying to rush you, but we have a reservation here for your table." Grated we were there for a bit over an hour, but... it kinda killed the vibe as we had to down our wine, scarf the desert and get out. Worth going! Just know, even if you make a ravaging, you're on a tight timeline. read more

Everything was extremely tasty. Every dish seems to be very heavy and oily but I guess that's to be expected. However, this place definitely serves up some great flavors. Always packed and very hard to get in, which can be a negative. read more

One of the best experiences we had in the Cannery District. Food was delicious, we decided jointly what dishes to get and share family style. Ordered the Green Curry, chicken soi, bbq ribs and the bone in steak off the special menu...we enjoyed their wine and beer selection. Service was phenomenal, courteous, attentive and informative. The ambiance was hip, a fusion of Thai and Bozeman in perfect balance. Thank you for such an excellent experience. read more

Shan - Menu - Thai Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

Shan is an experience ... not just a meal! Atmosphere is cozy , service is amazing and the food is meant to be shared! The flavor profile on each dish is different and all were delightful. We were a party of four hoping to try the often talked about and rarely seen dumplings but we were too late . This is a great spot for a night with friends or a date. Be prepared to share! read more