I was really pumped to try Golden Wheat because my friends raved that this is the #1 noodle place in 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! read more

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Stopped by after a few friends recommended this place! The noodle soups are amazing. Here are a few tips 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! read more

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HUGE bowls of noodles. We got soup based mostly, and jiajang noodles. I really liked it. Very authentic, not killer spicy so you can actually taste your food. Interior seems old, no soap in the bathroom when we were there. Food makes up for it. Prices were reasonable too. read more

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Amazing! The noodles are amazing, the chicken was amazing, the wontons are amazing, the preserved egg is amazing, but the broths are the stars of the show. Truly the best in town! I'm so thankful we have this place in town! read more

They changed owners. They changed their menu telling me that what I wanted they no longer serve. The pictures in Yelp are fake. The restaurant is dirty and dingy. I walked out. read more

Delicious food, large portions! Owner is super friendly and doesn't speak english well. But they usually have an english-speaking employee who is also very nice! read more

Golden Wheat - D4 - spicy chicken cold noodle - Noodles Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

Pretty easy to miss on Green Street in Champaign but it's easily some of the best noodles I've ever had ever. Owners are super nice and were accommodating, and I got a very decent sized portion for a reasonable price. Broth was great, beef was great, noodles were great, everything was great. Will definitely return. read more

Golden Wheat - Spicy beef noodles - Noodles Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

Staff working here do not speak English, which is fine with me, but they seem to be unfamiliar with food safety standards as well. If you are lucky, you might get an authentic chinese experience. If you are not lucky you might get diarrhea. read more

Finest and authentic Guangxi Food! Living in Guangxi, China for 20 years, I feel like being home here. Don't miss their Laoyou rice noodles if you like sour and spicy flavor. read more

Great and authentic noodle dishes! The portion is always very generous, and the owners are very nice and friendly :)

The person who took our orders was very friendly and conversational, and she was really kind to explain what things on the menu didn't have ingredients that I'm allergic to. Great service! Also, the food tasted good read more

Coming from SF Bay Area, I was pleasantly surprised to find there is such good Chinese restaurant here. The food is as good as any restaurants one can find in the Bay Area. read more

GREAT food!! Kind staff, they don't speak English but pointing at the easy to read menu worked just fine! I highly recommend (the chicken mushroom noodle soup was wonderful) read more

Was in town grabbing some last minute gifts for family members and found this place on Google. My dad got the Braised Beef Noodle Soup and I got the Tomato Noodle. Everything was delicious and the staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. Definitely will be back next time I'm in town. read more

The staff did not speak English, but they were really patient and were able to get the right order! They were able to fulfill my takeout within 10 minutes which is not too bad of a waiting time for me. My friends and I were standing and they even offered us to sit down! I got the Spicy Minced Noodles, and they were one of the most delicious noodles I've had on campus. Overall, the experience is very pleasant, and the food is delicious. I highly recommend!! read more