Generous servings and everything we ordered was really tasty. Even though each dish was made to…read moreorder, it came out fast and piping hot. I also love the natural lighting in the restaurant and how much seating they have. My favorites were the cucumber dish and the Mongolian beef, one of the best Mongolian beef dishes we've had. We didn't get to try the noodles this time, but that's definitely on the list for our next visit.

One of the best Chinese food I ever tried. Their menu is authentic from the Xian region. Not the…read moreusual you can get from chinese take out places I like the marinated pig ears appetizer, the chicken with dried chilies and the hand pulled noodles (a must try). The service is usually quick and the serving portion is big and for sharing. It is in a strip mall, plenty of parking spaces.

J's Kitchen is in a strip mall which makes it easy to park and locate. They are small/locally owned…read moreand halal certified. I had a craving for wonton soup and thankfully J's has it. I ordered online for carry out and the platform was easy to navigate. Once my husband and I arrived at the resto we were greeted by a very kind staff member. Our food wasn't ready but within 5 mins of us being there it was good to go. We tried the wonton soup and chicken dumplings app. Both were on the bland side. Normally I'm used to wonton soup also having noodles and theirs does not. Flavors were OK, felt like both dishes were missing spices. Everything was cooked perfectly though. Maybe we ordered the wrong items from here and need to try others instead.

Omg I love the food it was amazing I have the lamb soup we…read moreorder chicken wings and the spicy beef soup soy beans. I turkey love the broth of the lamb soup although I would had prefer the noodles of the beef soup. The wings well cook to perfection and crispy. The service was great the girl spoke very soft and kind the ambiance was very homy I will for sure come back for more soup yum delicious

We decided to make our second visit to Mapo. Started with a large egg drop soup for two and a order…read moreof chicken egg rolls. We decided to split the Mongolian Beef dinner. Excellent service. My tip is go during the week for their lunch specials.

I keep forgetting how good the food is here. We celebrated my sister's birthday lunch here and it…read morewas so nice to have their comfort food. You definitely can't go wrong with their pork belly garlic oil appetizer and their Yangzhou fried rice. My sister had to have her favorites which were crab Rangoon, scallion pancakes and the salted egg yolk tofu. All of their soups are great but we opted for their chicken and corn soup. All the food hit the spot and with my brother in law's help, we managed to clear all the food! Service was good and the space is perfect for groups. I only wished they had larger tables since I tend to order a variety of dishes and that makes it difficult to accommodate especially if you're dining on a table for two.

Loved the pickled fish soup! The perfect levels of sour, salty and a hint of spice. Wasn't a fan of…read morethe boat noodles though, they didn't have much flavor but I would come back for the fish soup. Great serve and gorgeous ambiance

This is a place where you can have your own personal hotpot…read more I like to cook red meat a little longer, but when I share a big hotpot with friends, they're usually faster than me. I enjoy the meal more when I have my own little pot.

Simply.. If you want the best Asian food around for carry…read moreout this is your place. After trying it, this will be your new benchmark restaurant to pick up from period.

Great food. A lit bit of a wait to dine in tonight (Friday night) but is always a good sign…read more Pork & vegetable dumplings Chicken and Beef fried noodles BBQ buns

The best hot pot in the burbs, hands down…read more The location is a fun re-purposed 70s build. It is a cozy location with a lot of space. Always feels welcoming and warm (especially in the winter). I cannot say more than all of their food is delicious. The meat is great and fresh, the buffet veggies are tasty, and the extras they offer (sesame balls, spring rolls, etc.) are a nice touch! You can't go wrong with any of the broths, but don't be shy to try the spicy. It is not overwhelming and adds great flavor. The staff is great and always willing to answer any questions. They are quick to refill broth or bring any refills for meats. Perfect for a group or a delightful date. Many happy returns to this favorite!

This was my first time at the Happy Lamb location in Naperville. I've been to other locations in…read moreChinatown and Bridgeport, but each location has its own appeal. This one's building looks like a beautiful lodge. While there is an online Yelp waitlist (that goes up to 6 people), we had a party of 8 so I called the restaurant and they were happy to put my name down for a reservation. We came to celebrate my dad's birthday. We brought a cake to share, and when we arrived, our server was gracious enough to store it in the fridge until we were ready. We had 6 adults and 2 kids. Kids under a certain height (I forget the details exactly) are free. So we didn't have to pay for the little ones, and not like toddlers appreciate hot pot anyway. It was more, "how do we make sure they don't touch the pot?!" which went totally fine. It's to position the high chairs the furthest away from the knobs/hot surfaces. On our end of the table, we got the half-half broth of classic marrow and the gold cabbage marrow. The golden marrow was SO GOOD. I would get this again and again, because it's hot/sour; the flavor of pickled cabbage and the spice of Szechuan peppercorns. Our server said the spice builds over time, and it did. It was so flavorful that I barely used my dipping sauce. If you like hot/spicy and sour, choose this broth, it is DELICIOUS. The sauce station and the prepared food buffet was located in the middle-back of the dining area. It's a little packed and cozy in there, especially during the dinner rush, you may need to wait a little longer or keep an eye on the area to determine when to get out of your seat. This same area has self-service personal ice cream cups, soda, additional toppings/veggies/proteins, buffet (fried rice, fried chicken, egg rolls, fried buns) AND the sauce station. What I did love is there was a gentleman who was making balloon animals/hats/characters for sale near the front of the restaurant. He says he does this occasionally when he doesn't have other gigs like parties or weddings, etc, so my kiddo and my niece each got a cat and a bunny, respectively. This made their day! And it was nice for them not to be strapped into a high chair the whole time, and have something to entertain them. Overall, 4 shining stars! It would have been great if they had private and semi-private rooms like the Bridgeport location, but I think this wasn't possible due to their building. It looked like they took over a from a Mangia Bubala Roadhouse (Italian and Jewish fare) which took over from a Connie's Pizza. This place has gone through some changes, but it looks like Happy Lamb will be there for the long-run.

Chef Ping continues to be a favorite for our family based in Chicago to gather. The food continues…read moreto be excellent and of great value. My wife, her mom, and I were in Chicago to remember my father-in-law's death anniversary, and my sister-in-law chose Chef Ping's, for our party of nine for a Wednesday lunch. Parking is plentiful and the dining area can seat a lot. We got seated at a large round table in the back room, with a large lazy susan (just need to remember to spin it very slowly). We ordered a lot, and the food came out slowly. There was plenty of leftovers for the local folks to have for future meal or two. 3 Shrimp Toast (6 pieces each) - $26.85 - greasy but good, with the shrimp paste being a little sweet (in a good way) Noodle in Black Bean Sauce ($12.50) - this is jja jang myeon, which two of us had the previous night. It was OK, not near the top of the best I've had. Ping's Noodle Soup ($15.50) - the other classic Chinese-Korean dish, this is jjampong, a dish I've had many times. I was the only one to eat it, so ended up being my main dish. It was good, with thick noodles...just wish it had more seafood. Salt & Pepper Smelt ($16.90) - not sure if always available, but this was excellent...my favorite dish and one that I finished once I realized that everybody had their fill. It really depends on the quality of the smelt, which was excellent in this case. It was lightly battered, and carefully deep fried. Other dishes enjoyed by others: 2 Salt & Pepper Prawns - $35.90 - large head-on shell-on prawns fire wokked. Salt & Pepper Tofu ($11.50) - for the vegetarians Chicken Skewers (4) - $8.75 - tender and shareable Walnut Shrimp ($19.90) - mayo with shrimp Young Chow Fried Rice ($12.50) - fried rice is a necessity for our group Mongolian Beef ($17.50) - a classic 2 Sesame Ball (4) - $7 - a great way to finish a meal. 18% tip was automatically added, and service was OK throughout. Our water was kept refilled, and I think hot water was as well. It was a good meal and opportunity to get back together

We've eaten here many times in the past and had a good experience. This visit was poor at best!…read morePlease note: (ALL PICTURES ARE FROM MY PREVIOUS VISITS NOT TO THIS VISIT) Unfortunately this visit is going to be the last time. Both the service and quality of food has gone way down from what they were famous for. The waitress spilled my tea, also dipped her finger in my tea, had no apology or offer to exchange it with a fresh cup. I had to ask her for a fresh cup of tea. Then the other server that brought our entrees spilled my husbands tea and again no offering to getting a fresh cup. We had to ask AGAIN for a fresh cup! While the portions were generous, the quality of all the food has gone way down. The special family recipe of thier shrimp dish Gan Pong is nothing but fried shrimp with dried chili peppers and no flavor. The Hunan spicy beef and chicken appeared to be all globs and sticky because of excessive and over use of corn starch used during the cooking process. This dish didn't have any unique flavor that one would expect. Previously we had experienced a difference in the food, taste and quality and that's what kept us returning. Sadly, after this experience I wouldn't recommend it to anyone or come back! I'd rather stick with Yu's Mandarin than drive to this place! Quality always wins over quantity in my books!

Started with a large, egg drop soup. Followed up with an order of pork egg roles and we split the…read moreShrimp with lobster sauce entree. Just what we needed. My tip, come during off peak hours or during lunch hours for a more casual meal.

Unfortunately this restaurant is permanently closed. The sign on the door from the city dated May…read more2025 stated "Permits must be obtained". We were frequent customers for many years. Thank You to the owners and staff for the delicious meals.