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    Asian Taste Restaurant

    3.6 (44 reviews)
    InexpensiveAsian Fusion
    Closed 10:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Andrew Y.

    The specialty of Asian Taste is their 黄焖鸡, or "Jammy Fan Chicken" on the menu. The dish is a popular casual dish in China, known for being the main dish served at many restaurants across the country. Asian Taste was very authentic to Chinese cuisine--most customers that stop to grab a bite are international students. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a well-rounded, genuine Chinese meal!

    a bowl of noodles with meat and vegetables

    Doesn't look much; but have great soups. The owner doesn't speak English much, but the customers are helpful in assisting with the menu. Authentic Chinese menu.

    crispy chicken
    Peter C.

    A major degrade since its refurnishment... totally another restaurant that is 10x worse than before. Crispy chicken is 60% flour, very bad taste... so upset that I almost cried.

    Ke L.

    They changed ownership. So does the menu. No more tasty lamb soup or stuffed pork bun. Their new selection of food is quite amateurish and unacceptable. Previously the noodles are home made and really tasty, now I think they use cheap grocery instant noodles. I feel so sad! This used to be the best Chinese noodle store in town!

    New menu
    Nelson M.

    Restaurant review I am surprised this finally happen. I was looking for Vietnamese food and thought why not try this small restaurant on campus. The food pics looked amazing, however I was quite surprised when i came in and found no Vietnamese food at all on the menu. They must have changed owners and kept the restaurant name. There was very traditional asian noodle dishes i.e. beef and noodle with cilantro and a clear broth. I was not expecting anything amazing, but the flavors were simply off the wall. The broth itself was clear and seasoned well. I did not have the post MSG or salt thirstiness after dinner so it might be actual broth made with chicken. The noodles were cooked perfectly and the seasoned beef slices had the right tenderness. After eating all of the noodles, i wanted to drink all of the soup. Hands down one of the best classic beef chinese noodle soup. It reminds you of the famous Taiwanese beef noodle dish! I will definitely be back. Pros: inexpensive, fresh ingredients, great soup/broth Cons: very small tables, hard to find restaurant (tucked away on the side of the building) Hidden deals: None Health code rating: B. Kitchen area was clean. Health rating's okay not out of compliance significantly. http://champaign.il.gegov.com/champaign/estab.cfm?facilityID=1961

    Fish tank!
    John T.

    Asian Taste: A home away from home. It is the go to place when I feel homesick and want some Vietnamese food. I just visited this place in the fall of '14 and I have to say, the atmosphere has improved from last year. Gone is the mainstream American music and in its place is Vietnamese music. They added a few cosmetic items to give the place a more Vietnamese vibe and even a couple fish tanks. Now on to the food. The menu has improved from last year and the variety beats anything other oriental store offers for Vietnamese cuisine. I personally enjoy the bun thit nuong. As a kid from the suburbs, I've been to Argyle in Chicago and had the experience there. In particular the banh mi is a different experience, flavor and texture wise, from a place like Nhu Lan or Ba Le, but I enjoy the banh mi here. It is also authentic. If I were to compare their pho and bun bo hue to my parents, then they would be in serious trouble. Of course, nothing beats a meal from you parents right? I've ate at a couple places on campus that served Vietnamese food and although they were in some aspects tastier, they lacked the authenticity that Asian Taste has. The soups Asian Taste has may seem little bland to other stores, they provide all the condiments that should be included in the dish. Frankly if I were to score the soups then it would be a 4/5. I think this store will to continue to grow and improve and I do believe that this will continue to be my home away from home.

    Combination Banh Mi
    Grace T.

    I've eaten here a few times, and it's a pretty decent restaurant. Each time, i've had an egg roll and it's a bit inconsistent. The first time, it was atop a cold noodle dish. It seemed promising. I wasn't crazy about the filling.... It's pork mixed with other things but it seemed mushy. The dish itself (i forget what it was called) but it was on the specials board beside the register) was ok.... It had lots of julienned veggies, cold noodles, pork and the egg roll... I wasn't crazy about it....i was sort of hoping for a hot dish, but this is what the gentleman behind the counter recommeneded. The second time, I had the pho.... It was really good... Better than Xinh Xinh.... But I think I like Pho 911's better.... Everything was good about it, but I just like the texture of Pho 911 noodles and taste of broth. This time the egg roll was soggy and luke warm...it had obviously been sitting out for a while.... The third time I had the banh mi. It was a decent sandwich....piled high with veggies and pork but there was a lot of mayo.... That was a turn off for me. The egg roll this time was fresh, hot and crispy, but now I'm convinced that i really don't like the filling. This is a decent restaurant and if i was in the area again, I would definitely eat here (as opposed to Fat Sandwich two doors down). But it's not something i would go out of my way for. The prices are cheap ($7 Pho, .75 egg roll, and $4.95 banh mi) so it's definitely student friendly prices!

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    Kenny C.

    I'm a critical reviewer, but the good was very good and that's what matters at a Chinese restaurant. I ordered the beef noodle soup and it was soo good, like the beef was super fall-apart-in-ur-mouth and flavorful. Noodles and soup were tasty and not too salty. My friend got the handmade noodles and the pork bun thing (sorry I'm not very knowledgeable on Chinese food terminology despite being Chinese haha) and both looked great and he said it was tasty. My friend also mentioned that it's like Xi'an food if that means anything to you. Overall it's a great hole-in-the-wall Chinese restaurant that makes better-than-average Chinese food. Just note that for under $10 they charge extra 50 cents if you pay by card.

    Horrible taste for the noodles and rice. They can't even make food taste at least normal. Moderate price with a really small plate. So disappointed

    Qian L.

    I always can see full of Chinese at this place. And finally I went there. The food is mostly northern Chinese food including noodles, dumplings and some cold dishes. I tried stewed pork bun and beef noodle. Beef noodle with the chili oil is the best combination. Just average Chinese food. The flavor is just ok but super super Chinese. I went there with my Indonesian friend and he didn't like the taste of the beef. Maybe that's the taste of sesame oil? As for the pork bun, the stewed pork was just too salty for me, definitely not what I expected. Btw, this place is cash only( POS is broken?)

    noodles with soybean paste and pork. great!
    Lucy L.

    Highly recommend the noodles with soybean paste and pork!!! The texture of noodles is perfect and paste is just delicious.

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    Love their Crispy Basil Chicken! Hot hot pot and noodles are pretty good too.

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    Very great hospitality, very nice staff. It's a really cute store that sells authentic Chinese food.

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    Feels like dining in China, recommend wonton, pita bread soaked in lamb soup, 肉夹馍,will try 凉皮next time

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    This is a Vietnamese gem! Try the pho and spring rolls and you'll walk away with a smile.

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    The food is pretty good although the seats are limited. If you're looking for a quick lunch or dinner, this is the place to try.

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    Ko Fusion

    3.3(438 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    This is our favorite sushi place in Central IL! The sushi rolls are fantastic, Korean wings and…read moreseafood cheese roll were great appetizers too!

    The vibes are nice, the interior is inviting and the idea of having a lot of different Asian…read morecuisines seems like a positive. However, the quality of food here does not seem to justify the price point set at Ko Fusion. The menu reflects the fusion aspect of the restaurant. Ko Fusion offers an entire Japanese sushi menu, along with various stir fries, curries, ramen and even Korean BBQ on certain nights. From the multiple visits I have had here, I would not say that they stand at the top in any cuisine, the food is relatively average. First things first, paying over $20 for a single sushi roll is one of my least favorite dining experiences out there. With restaurants charging a little more for an all you can eat experience or even doing buy one get one deals, the sushi roll has to be really, really good to make it worth it. I did not feel that way here at Ko Fusion. In fact, I felt that Flaming Phoenix Roll was good at best and when I finished, I was still starving. I do think there is an effort to import quality ingredients and do a nice job with presentation, but I was definitely not satisfied. On my next visit, I wanted to order a dish as it would hopefully fill me up more. I ordered their Bul Go Kee and at $32 dollars, I was really was hoping it would be a standout dish. The food was alright, but again, could not justify the price point set for the dish. Not only that, I am looking back on the menu and realize that I never got the lettuce wrap portion of the meal. The beef itself had some decent flavor and was tender, so it at least wasn't a bad dish. I just was left feeling like I did not get my money's worth. Would I recommend this place for nicer occasions? I guess so. However, I would go so far to make this your go-to Japanese or Korean spot, places that specialize in those cuisines would likely give you a better bang for your buck.

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    Mid-Summer Lounge - B4 Tomato & Scrambled Egg Dry Noodle 番茄炒蛋面 ($12) - tomato and egg are sweetened more than I prefer, but otherwise good

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    4.2(119 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Great fast-casual noodles for lunch near campus…read more The food is simply prepared and delicious. I ordered the first item on the menu: Bok Choy in Chili Oil Noodle. The hearty noodles were chewy with a slight taste of rice -- neither too refined nor over cooked. The beef broth brought the dish's rich taste and gave it some depth, while the bok choy and green onions in the soup were fresh and crispy. Even though the chili oil was a treat, it overpowered the broth and veggies so that I'd consider omitting it from the order. The restaurant was crowded with lunch-goers when I stopped in, but the turnaround on my order was fast. If you need a bite and want something simple and well made, his could be your spot.

    We ordered: 1. Pork & Egg w/ Bean Sauce Dry Noodle…read more2. Szechuan style Beef Noodle Soup Very pleased that UIUC now has meal access to a Chinese noodle specialty shop. Flavor of the fermented bean sauce was good and I liked the chewiness of the noodles. Friends liked the Szechuan beef broth flavor and the beef chunks were tender. This will be very nice in the cold winters. No issues with service and there's a good amount of seating for small to medium size groups.

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    Mid-Summer Lounge - E4 Stewed Pork Belly in Toasted Bun 腊汁肉夹馍 ($7) - different pork belly filling from that of the 卤肉饭

    E4 Stewed Pork Belly in Toasted Bun 腊汁肉夹馍 ($7) - different pork belly filling from that of the 卤肉饭

    Mid-Summer Lounge - B4 Tomato & Scrambled Egg Dry Noodle 番茄炒蛋面 ($12) - tomato and egg are sweetened more than I prefer, but otherwise good

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    4.0(283 reviews)
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    Maybe I haven't been paying enough attention, but if you were to ask me to name a place that could…read moregive you a unique Thai experience, I would think of Siam Terrace. I think many Thai places are very similar, standard noodle and curry options with the same meat choices. I found that Siam Terrace has some really neat options that I normally do not see in my local Thai spots, and they do a great job with the food as well! First and foremost, Siam Terrace does the basics correct. What I mean is that their noodles can always be an option if you need something simple. Normally I am not a Pad Thai person, I prefer the spice of the Pad See Ew instead, but I decided to get it here and it was outstanding. Noodles weren't too sticky, all the sour, sweet and salty elements were there, and it was super filling and affordable! They have so many different options, I imagine they are all fantastic! The item I ordered that I don't see often elsewhere is their duck curry. Although it is a red curry, there are enough sweet elements to balance the blaze of the curry. The duck itself is tender and flavorful and they certainly don't skimp on the amount of duck you receive! Paired with rice, it is a really great dish. Another underrated aspect of the restaurant is that it is so accommodating to various diets. They have so many vegetarian friendly options, including said duck dishes! I can always stand behind a solid restaurant that serves all!

    I'm actually depressed that I am leaving town tomorrow and I'll have no reason to come back to town…read morefor a long time. This place is by far the best Thai food I've ever had and let me tell you I've had a lot of Thai food. The peanut sauce they used on their chicken and broccoli. Peanut dish was like nothing I've ever tasted before. Their pod Woon sen was out of this world and both had an enormously generous amount of fresh veggies. Everything was fresh. The prices were good. The egg rolls were outstanding. I'm so so sad. I won't have a reason to come back here for a long time. I might have to create a reason.

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    4.5(15 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    I was really pumped to try Golden Wheat because my friends raved that this is the #1 noodle place…read morein Champaign. The restaurant is operated by super friendly and nice Chinese owners. It appeared that they do not speak the best English, but we didn't have any trouble ordering as there was an English/Chinese menu printed out, which we used to point to the item that we wanted to order. What we got: Beijing style JaJangmyeon: I had Korean-styled jjajangmyeon, so I didn't know what to expect at first. The portion size is beyond generous and the amount of topping on the noodles was more than enough. The noodles were soft and chewy. The dish tasted like peanut noodles which I am not the greatest fan of, but my friend loved it! Spicy fatty beef slices noodles: this was really good! I am a big meat lover and the amount of meat that came with this dish made me really happy! The dish was not too spicy and well-balanced. I wish there was a bit more soup because it was just a lot of noodles, but I think this is supposed to be more noodles than soup because it was one of their 'mixed noodles' dish. Overall, it was a very hearty meal. The owners were super kind enough to give us a free bok choy+fish cake side dish which we enjoyed as well. Despite the communication barrier, the service was great and the owners are super sweet people. I will definitely be coming back!

    Stopped by after a few friends recommended this place! The noodle soups are amazing. Here are a few…read moretips for non Chinese speaking customers like me. It took a little effort to order due to language BUT it was totally worth it! ORDERING The owner who was originally taking my order was so friendly but only spoke Chinese, so someone else had to step in and help me translate. I asked for the most popular noodle soups and he pointed to "dry beef noodle soup" and "pork shoulder noodle soup" so we ordered both. After you pick your dish he asks if you want spicy or non spicy. We got one of each. I personally liked the "spicy" version and thought it wasn't spicy at all! FOOD I ran into a friend there who knows the owner. He told me everything is made from scratch! Including the noodles. The broth was perfection. So fragrant, flavorful, well seasoned, and clean tasting. Meat was super tender (both beef and pork) and pretty much melted in our mouths. The "dry beef" in the name is totally misleading because there is nothing dry about the meat. ATMOSPHERE It seems like the restaurant kept most of the interior decor from PvP bakery so the aesthetic is pretty nice. Simple, clean, modern, minimal. It's sort of a self serve style in here so you have to get your own water. Just like most Asian restaurants. PACKAGING I ordered our meal to go but the restaurant IS also open for indoor seating. Our food was packed with care! The noodles and soup were packed in separate containers. I will add a note of caution while carrying the food. The hot soup warped the plastic container quite a bit so by the time I got home I noticed that the lid was just barely hanging on and on the brink of busting open. As long as it's held upright though it should not be an issue. Overall, if you're looking for a non frills place with good authentic Chinese food, this is the place to go! Price was pretty good too especially for how good the fooAbout $11 per noodle soup which is much cheaper than mid summer and golden harbor. We will definitely be back!

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