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    4.5 (101 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 6:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    J4. Five Hours Pulled Pork Bing
    Karen T.

    Came by this shop after exiting the Washington CTA stop. They sell jianbing, which they say is a popular street food in China. We tried the bacon and avocado (#6) and the pulled pork (#7) as well as the mango dirty boba tea. The jianbing is a crepe filled with a crispy layer and then the toppings selected. It is very flavorful (a bit salty) and each order is pretty big. Great place to grab something on your way to/from the station.

    J4. Five Hours Pulled Pork Bing
    Maggie W.

    Was surprised to see jianbing in Chicago. There are so many different flavors of jianbing here -- they really got creative with the theme. I got the pulled pork Jianbing, which had all the typical elements of Jianbing: crepe, egg, crispy dough layer, the sauce, green onion. It came out pretty quickly, but I think my order was also first in a series of orders. It's located inside the mall, so there's very limited seating, but it's also right next to / same store front as a bubble tea place (so you have a drink option if you would like to pair with the Jianbing).

    J4. Five Hours Pulled Pork Bing
    Rachel N.

    They're located inside a shopping mall and on the bottom floor. In same vendor stall as Tea Monster. Service is nice and pretty fast. It can be bustling depending time of day, and seating is limited. The jian bing is pretty big and delicious. It's an egg crepe with cabbage, some other veggies, and protein (mine was pulled pork). Sesame seed sprinkled on top. I could only eat half and had family finish the rest. This is a good place to get something filling to go.

    Jian with dried pork and seaweed
    Rachel B.

    Yum! I love jianbing and had not had this in so long! We ordered the dried pork with seaweed, and it was an explosion of flavors. We loved the umami with the spicy. It was so good! And the wontons add a little crunch! This booth is located in the train station's French market. There are so many options there for good food. There is a little seating area with string lights. Very cute for being adjacent to a train terminal.

    Terry C.

    The best jianping in US. I found it in downtown Chicago. It is better than anything in Flushing, NY.

    Tofu Bing
    Dana S.

    This was my first time trying jianbing! I ordered the tofu bing. There was no line, so it only took about 5 minutes for them to prepare my crepe, but everything is cooked to order. If you stand in the right spot you can watch them cook. The jianbing had a very unique texture! The egg-based crepe was almost like an omelette (but strong enough that you can pick it up and it holds together) and the crunch comes from the fried dough crisps inside. They didn't skimp on the tofu. I ordered mine with the spicy bean paste - it wasn't the same kind of heat as hot sauce or hot peppers, but a deep aromatic spice. Unless you have a serious aversion to anything at all spicy, I don't think their "spicy" will give you issues. You order at a kiosk and give it your phone number so that you get a text when your order is ready. The staff was also nice enough to call out to me when they had mine, and the text arrived at basically the same time that they called. Even though my interaction with them was brief, they seemed polite. This vendor is located in the French Market, which has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and a nice atmosphere. I heard it could be busy at lunch, but I was there around 1-1:30 and it was pretty calm by my standards.

    Sherwin C.

    Like other restaurants in this area of the city, it's a bit pricey compared to similar shops outside of the loop but Jian provides large portions of delicious JianBing at reasonable prices (this easily feeds 2) within the French Market. You need to make sure you eat it fresh here, to maintain the good crispiness inside the JianBing while also getting that addictive freshly seared egg flavor. I've only tried the non-spicy options here but it's plenty flavorful with the normal fillings. Service is nice and quick, though I've only been here during less busy weekend morning times and the stand looks clean and eye-catching.

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    Angie W.

    This was my first time here and I was so excited to find Joan Bing in Chicago! It's a stall inside the Metra Market. They have screens to order from and offer different flavors of protein to add to the Jian bing. We came an hour or so before close and there was only one person making them which led to a longer wait. The portion size was nice, but I was a bit disappointed by the shrimp one. Not only was the shrimp overcooked and hard, there were only 3 pieces the size of a half dollar. Also I had asked for the spice level to be medium and it didn't seem to have ANY spice at all. The pulled pork one had a nice flavor, but that too didn't seem to have any spice and medium was also requested. Two jian bings came out to around $35 with tip which in my opinion rather steep. I would come here again to try another flavor but hopefully it will have some spice and substance to it.

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    Jill O.

    Jian is such a hidden gem tucked away within the Chicago French Market. This little restaurant specializes in JianBing, a streetfood in China that is similar to a savory crepe, filled with all kinds of deliciousness. My personal favorite is the crawfish filled one. It has cabbage, egg, crawfish, and a spicy sauce that packs just enough of a punch. The staff is always super friendly, and they make each jianbing to order. It's memorizing to watch them make it as it's so artfully and skillfully done. They vary in price depending on what your fillings are, but they hover around the $12-15 mark. It's a decent portion with a huge bite of flavor. I highly recommend it if you're looking for lunch and want something different.

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    Such great experience being able to cure homesick with jianbingguozi here. A hot cup of jasmine tea is the highlight.

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    Tried on a whim - and this is awesome. So fresh and flavorful. What a fabulous and unique find.

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    I liked the food. It's very good food. Loved it! Definitely want to come again. People should give it a try.

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    Hi, we do have seats/tables in the French markets. Both indoor and outdoor.

    Hi I want to ask if they have private lot or just street parking? Thanks:)

    Hi, French Market has free 15 minutes flash light street parking. Or spend total 20dollors in the French market you get 1 your free parking on ABM parking lot next to French Market

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    MCCB Chicago 时尚食谱 - Szechuan Twice Cooked Pork Fried Rice

    MCCB Chicago 时尚食谱

    4.5(1.1k reviews)
    2.1 miChinatown
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    This place cured my Chinese food depression after moving down south…read more Hot take: all the videos told us to order the dry chili chicken and spicy wontons. They were good, but the honey black pepper short ribs and beef shumai were better by a MILE. The crab rangoon were also excellent - fresh, made with real crab, and packed with chunks of onion. Delicious. Service was decent. The space is small, but we had no problem walking in on a weekday. Highly recommend!

    Went for Sunday lunch, quite a lot people lined up way before it opened at 12pm. Even though it got…read moreMichelin awards several years in a row, but I think there's a gap. 4 adults ordered below dishes. Apple wood charcoal grill ribeye steak 大蒜蘋果木炭烤肉眼牛排 $40. It was delicious, it waked up my taste buds. Sour pickle & fish fillet soup 酸菜魚片湯 $13. Very good, the level sourness was just right. Plenty of fish in the soup. String bean 四季豆 $14, it's okay. Wood ear mushroom salad 凉拌黑木耳 $8. It was not close to the expectation, it's salty for some portion, and not much flavor on other portions. There should be vinegar added to improve the flavor. Cheng du spicy wonton 紅油抄手 $10.5. Not meeting our expectations, the sauce was not close, need to add vinegar. Signature dry chili fantail shrimp 香辣鳳尾蝦 $11. Not sure why it was a signature dish, not impressed.

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    Dai Yee's Asian Kitchen - Shrimp Broccoli, Beef Tofu (hot), Egg Fried Rice

    Dai Yee's Asian Kitchen

    4.4(224 reviews)
    6.0 miNorth Center

    Dai Yee's Asian Kitchen is the underground emperor of late-night Chinese food in Chicago, the spot…read moreyour Uber driver, your bartender, and every chef in the city whispers about when they're truly hungry. Tucked into a no-frills corner on the South Side, Dai Yee's looks modest from the outside, but step in after 10 p.m. and it's pure magic. The room is packed with everybody--sneakerheads, nurses coming off shift, club kids, cops, and couples on first dates who somehow heard the legend. The vibe is chaotic in the best way: woks roaring, orders flying, and that unmistakable perfume of sizzling garlic, ginger, and chili filling the air. The food is straight-up stupid good. The Hong Kong-style salt & pepper smelts are crackly, spicy, and gone in 30 seconds. The beef chow fun has that elusive wok hei (breath of the wok) that most places only dream of, wide rice noodles slick with smoky char and tender flank steak. The black pepper beef tenderloin is velvet-soft, glossy, and aggressively peppery in a way that makes you order extra rice just to survive the happiness. The Singapore noodles are bright curry perfection, and the Mongolian beef is saucy, crispy-edged, and borderline addictive. Portions are straight out of the 90s--massive trays that could feed a family of four for under $15. Cash-only, BYOB, and everything comes out blazing hot in under ten minutes even when the place is slammed. The ladies running the show are legends: fast, funny, and they'll roast you (lovingly) if you can't handle the spice level you asked for. If you leave Chicago without hitting Dai Yee's at least once (preferably at 1 a.m. with a six-pack), you didn't really experience the city. This is real-deal, no-filter, soul-satisfying Chinese food that reminds you why we fall in love with restaurants in the first place. Dai Yee's isn't just a restaurant; it's a Chicago institution in the making. I'd wait in line in a blizzard for those smelts. See you at midnight.

    11/26/25 - I drove by here w/my wife today to eat lunch based on the reviews only to find that this…read moreis a pop up restaurant where you go & pick up your food & go. Dam I was disappointed we went away empty. Based on the reviews I really wanted to try this place but alas it wasn't meant to be. How do you give a rating to a restaurant you didn't eat at? Sorry I can't give you a 5 star rating but it's hard to judge on not eating your food

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    Shang Noodle - Chicago - Har Gao

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    4.3(487 reviews)
    0.7 miNear North Side
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    Such a pleasant, fulfilling surprise. By chance we stopped at Shang Noodle, looked in the window…read moreand was drawn inside. Atmosphere was great; a little noisy, but in a good way. Lots of friend groups and others, enjoying their together time, incredible meals, and just sharing together. Serious stuff: Ambiance was very inviting, letting all clientele the opportunity for unfettered enjoyment. Food was flavorful, sumptuous - just delicious and more than ample. Service; quick, courteous, attentive. Waitstaff proving good information on menu items and pairing suggestions. They checked on us several time, ensuring everything was to our liking. If ever back in Chicago, I will definitely be look for Shang Noodle!

    Went here on a whim last night after reading all the glowing reviews on Yelp. Before that, I…read morechecked out a few eateries on the 4th floor of the Nordstrom building, but nothing really stood out, and honestly, none of them seemed very busy and the one restaurant Lao Sze Chuan was way too expensive, $30+ entrees were average and the place wasn't busy at all. So I decided to try Shang Noodle, which was tucked away on a side street off Grand Ave., just steps from Michigan Ave. It's across from the Nordstrom building, past Labriola's, down some steps and about a block away located on the south side of the street. As soon as I walked in, and I wasn't expecting this but the restaurant was extremely loud and nearly every seat was taken and everybody seemed to be enjoying themself, families, couples and groups. I figured that was a good sign and it signaled to me that the food was probably good! At first, the host wanted me to sit at the bar, which I politely declined because I don't usually sit at bars, also, I was there to eat, not pick up somebody! I noticed a small table open, pointed it out, and he kindly let me take it. No 'tude either! As far as my server goes, she was efficient, friendly, and very helpful with recommendations since it was my first visit and probably because I didn't look like the other customers who were more familiar with the cuisine. She suggested the pot stickers over the hot and sour soup, and the beef Chow Fun instead of chicken Chow Fun. The pot stickers were a little small, but crispy and very tasty. I also asked for some sweet and sour sauce on the side which I'm glad I did because it paired nicely with the pot stickers instead of that plain vinegar sauce they usually serve you. For my main dish, I ordered the char-grilled beef Chow Fun. The portion size was more than generous, and the char-grilled beef had a great umami flavor. A few of the rice noodles were a bit firm, likely undercooked, but overall though it was quite enjoyable. What I appreciated the most about Shang Noodle was the value. $18 for the beef Chow Fun and $9 for the pot stickers felt reasonable to me, considering it was on the dinner menu, the portion sizes were humongous and the restaurant was located on the Near North Side, which is usually quite pricey. I'll definitely be back, though next time I may try lunch instead, or go with friends of mine.

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    Duck Duck Goat

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    4.1(2.2k reviews)
    1.1 miFulton Market, West Loop, Near West Side
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    The food was amazing, I got the beef noodle soup and omg it was delicious! the service was great…read moreand the waitress was so so so kind the wait was not that long. The environment was perfect, it was clean and really pretty. If I could I would definitely give this 5.5 stars. And I would definitely recommend going here at least once!

    We came here around 4:30pm on a Saturday and were seated right away at a table. Our waiter was…read morereally friendly and gave us recommendations. We ordered two dim sum and two entrees like he recommended for two people to share. We started off with the Jiaozi and wow, they were so delicious and definitely my favorite dish that we ordered. Next, my bf wanted to get something with duck/goat in it (I've never tried duck or goat so I was a bit hesitant). He decided to get the duck and goat spring rolls, and I tried a tiny bite with it dipped in the pineapple jam/sauce. The sauce was really good, but I still don't know how I feel about goat or duck lol. For entrees, we got the pork belly (hongshao rou) and they serve it with assorted pickled veggies plus mandarin pancakes. The pork belly was soo tender. We also got the dan dan slap noodles. I love that we were able to watch them through the window making the noodles by hand. Our waiter gave us some cookies for free when he brought us our check! I definitely want to come back for the jiaozi

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