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    Lai Lai

    3.7 (47 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese, Seafood, Korean
    Closed 10:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Chachangmyun and Chambong
    Michelle M.

    We had lunch here today... it was okay. They have the Chachangmyun and Chambong in one split bowl which was my attraction. The Chachangmyun was okay but the Chambong could've used more spice. Upon taking my order the sweet lady did ask my spice level. I responded with a little spicy. She wrote down MILD. I corrected her and asked for medium. She assured me that there would be enough spice. She was wrong. I can imagine the dish tasting better with a bit more. My son got the #10. Some kind of seafood dish. It was... underwhelming. My husband got the sweet and sour pork - Korean style. That was the best part of our meal. The service was sweet. But would I eat here again? Sorry but no.

    #6 Seafood, vegetables, & white rice - A foam takeout container holds white rice and a vegetable and seafood stir-fry with shrimp, broccoli, carrots, and mushrooms in sauce.
    Georgey Z.

    #4 seafood with vegetables and white rice was very smooth, fresh, and not overly filling #6 shrimp fried rice was good but a little pricey. Egg rolls are amazing. No sauce needed. A little greasy but greta flavor 2 for $4

    #15- noodles are good but didn't care for the tough beef and the super sweet sauce
    Lily F.

    I'm going to have to return to this restaurant because I did not care for the tangsuyuk (sweet and sour beef) combo. It was just too sweet for me and I found the beef to be pretty dry. I only had a few bites of it to be honest because the sauce was such a turn off. I've been trying to figure out if it's just the dish that I don't like or if it's their interpretation. Regardless, I think I would just stick to their noodles and stews next time as the noodles were pretty tasty. Not really as chewy as I would have liked but decent. I also didn't like the radish it came with. I've never not liked a pickled radish before but theirs had a funny taste to me. It tasted like the sour and salted plum "candies" that my mom use to eat.

    Soo-Hyun S.

    The texture for their noodle dishes, such as Jjampong, jjajjangmyun, beats a lot of the new places in my opinion! It's awesome how they have jjam/jjang, for people who want best of both worlds, heheheh!! The flavors they provide are stellar! Flavorful, never too over powering, filling, as well as comfortable. Don't judge till you give this place a try, as you'll miss out on some truly spot on Korean Chinese cuisine that this place has to offer. Have you ever heard of Lee's Mandarin? It used to be located off Dempster/Elmhurst Road in1990s', 2000s. The best part is... the food still remains legendary, now at Lai Lai.

    Jjajangmyun

    Omg their tangsuyuk (sweet and sour beef) was the best one I've ever had. SO GOOD. Korean-Chinese restaurants typically make the meat really tough to chew, but Lai Lai's version was much softer and tender. The beef tasted fresh. It even had a good crisp on the outside. The sauce had a perfect amount of sweetness. I hate it when the sauce is way too sweet. Jjajangmyun (black bean noodles) didn't have a lot of meat. I didn't mind, but most people like a lot of meat in their jjajangmyun. The sauce was also a bit watery because they didn't drain the noodles well, but it was still pretty good. A bowl of jjajangmyun with a plate of tangsuyuk are enough for two people to share. I'm definitely coming back for another tangsuyuk! [Located inside Assi Plaza's food court]

    Yummy Jja jahng myun
    Jen P.

    The first time I ate at the Assi Plaza / Market food court, I ate at Lai Lai to try out their famous half & half Jjahm Jja Myun (1/2 Jjahm Bbong & 1/2 Jja jahng myun). Ever since I tried the half & half + Tahng soo yook, I have been hooked. I went back yesterday for jja jahng myun & Lai Lai did not disappoint. The lady who helped me this time was even more friendly than the first lady who helped me the first time I was there. Even though it's a bit of a drive, I plan on returning to this spot again often.

    Half jjajangmyun and half jjambong! Sooooo good!!

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    Food was horrible, 2-orange chicken, sweet and sour chicken and egg roll!$60 outrageous! Will never go back

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    I always order shrimp fried rice and tangsuyuk. Never fails. My kids loves it and finishes right away!

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    Very good food. Large portions. It's always busy so you know it's good. Customer service is fantastic. Will definitely be back.

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    They have Greasy and overpriced food with unfriendly customer service. Not recommended!!!

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