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    Rainbow Garden Champaign

    3.4 (133 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Egg Drop Soup
    J H.

    Overall, it was ok. The egg drop soup and orange chicken were good. However, I wasn't a big fan of the homemade crispy noodles or their cashew chicken. There were too many vegetables, and the chicken didn't taste the best. Server was nice though, and the restaurant itself is decorated authentically.

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    Ed D.

    We came here after my niece's graduation. There was a lot of seating available which was good since we had a party of 12. The waitress took our order fast. My sister ordered a ton of dishes. Everything was tasty. I was so full. My favorite was the salt and pepper shrimp, the sole filet with bokchoy. They charge tea per person instead of just giving tea for the table. Prices weren't bad

    LC3. Orange Chicken Lunch
    Elis R.

    Excellent service and food! Our waitress Tammy was wonderful. We ordered the lunch portion of the orange chicken with steamed rice and the Szechuan Pork Wonton appetizer. Everything had great taste and the place had good ambiance.

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    Love this restaurant. Been going to it for many years. General's Chicken and Hot & Sour Soup are my favorites.

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    The food was delicious, delivery was timely and food was hot when it arrived. And the gentleman that delivered my food was friendly.

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    The food here is consistently well made, frrsh and their service is very good. The take out is ready very quickly

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    Fantastic authentic menu with delicious flavors. I recommend any dish with green beans.

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    A live juvenile german cockroach came out of the utensils in a to-go order. Nope. Nope Nope nope. This was in December 2023.

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    Very clean, elegant place with excellent service and some of the best food you will ever taste! 100% recommend

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    This place is amazing!! Incredible food. Awesome staff. Highly recommend!! Did I mention the food is really good??

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    Northern Cuisine - A3. Cucumber & Bean Curd in Chili Vinaigrette 东北拌花菜 (part of $21.95 Lunch Special Combo 2) - spicier than expected. Has tofu skin and peanut

    Northern Cuisine

    4.3(23 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    This beautiful dining experience nestles into Campustown and delivers great food, excellent service…read moreand a gentle welcoming atmosphere that pulls it all together into a delightful time. The food is the finest Asian fare around and avoids the common error of over spicing the food. The Mapo Tofu is remarkable and each of the items we shared in our group excelled in its taste and presentation. The decor is simple and elegant amplifying the peaceful mood that surrounds the diners. Each server was polite, gracious and accommodating without hovering or intruding. Do yourself a favor and set aside a day to visit Northern Cuisine and you will not regret it.

    Ordered takeout from here so can't really comment on the service other than the food was ready…read morerelatively quickly! Portions were great for both items I ordered. Rice Noodle and Pork Salad {3.5/5}: Texture of the rolls of rice noodles were nice and chewy. There were tender strips of pork throughout with some refreshing cucumbers all mixed in a peanut sauce. Not really my preference. Braised pork belly and tofu puff {3.5/5}: Very nice portion size and tender pork belly. The sauce itself is like a thick gelatinous gravy that I was not particularly fond of.

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    Northern Cuisine - Front counter with waitlist tablet, bench to sit on while waiting by entrance door to the right

    Front counter with waitlist tablet, bench to sit on while waiting by entrance door to the right

    Northern Cuisine - B1 Crispy Pork In Sweet & Sour Glaze 锅包肉 ($19.95)

    B1 Crispy Pork In Sweet & Sour Glaze 锅包肉 ($19.95)

    Northern Cuisine - E26. Spicy Lamb Neck Bone Dry Pot 干锅羊蝎子 ($22.95) - has lotus root, potato, and veggies

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    E26. Spicy Lamb Neck Bone Dry Pot 干锅羊蝎子 ($22.95) - has lotus root, potato, and veggies

    Golden Wheat - Jiajang noodles, aka Beijing noodles

    Golden Wheat

    4.5(15 reviews)
    1.0 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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    Golden Wheat - Chicken and mushrooms

    Chicken and mushrooms

    Golden Wheat - Beef noodle soup. Classic.

    Beef noodle soup. Classic.

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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

    Mid-Summer Lounge

    4.2(119 reviews)
    1.0 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

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

    Mid-Summer Lounge - D1 Spicy Shredded Potato

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