So upon entering this establishment, it looks like any other older Chinese food place. It's in an…read moreold building and needs updates, but it still works so they likely aren't going to do anything about it. The smell, like cleaning products and a succulent Chinese meal. We sit down and order some extraordinarily tasty food. I will say the spicy is not spicy, that being said there is a special authentic Chinese food menu. The service is amazing! The food was outstanding, my husband and I have agreed that this little unsuspecting place needs to be a staple in our household. Bonus: they are open on Thanksgiving!

This is a really good authentic Chinese restaurant. Each dish is distinct and flavorful! Food…read moreportions are bountiful. The Chicken in hot garlic sauce is awesome!

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.

This place is a vibes based place to go get grub. I have some of my best memories here, truthfully…read more And the boba? I am not a big boba guy... but DAMN, the items are creative, the seasonal items are GREAT, and their slushies are... gah, so good. I feel pretty chuddy to admit I have devoured many apple slushies, whenever they are out. However, the prices are a bit high, especially for the pokebowls. But still really solid, taste wise.

I loved my time here! The ayce hot pot is great and loved the authentic Sichuan style of hot pot…read more Service was outstanding! We learned about different sauces and the hostess who may be the owner was so kind to us she even made us some of her favorite combinations! I'd go back for the food at a great price point and the family style service! Vibe was cozy.

I wasn't sure what to expect since First Wok is tucked next to a small grocery store with a few…read moreempty buildings around, but it turned out to be a really pleasant surprise. Their website was very easy to order from and pickup was quick. I tried the steamed tofu with vegetables and rice, with the sauce on the side. The veggies were fresh and cooked just right, and it's a great option for anyone trying to eat whole food plant based or vegan. The portion was generous and very satisfying. Friendly service, simple menu, and a spot that's worth supporting if you're looking for something wholesome and tasty. I'll definitely be back.

Really good food! Kind of a small place, but excellent for phone-ahead carry-outs. It may not…read morelook like it, but the chef here is an old-style chef, and sees to all the food preparation details himself. The kitchen area is visible to visitors, so you can see what great care and quality is involved in the preparation of your meal if you like. I recommend calling ahead, because this restaurant is very popular for carry-outs in the neighborhood, and on busy nights, a short backlog can grow. But my experience has been if I phone-in my order even 5 minutes ahead, it is already waiting for me when I get there. I can't say enough about how good the menu is. They have a wide selection, and it is genuine Chinese cuisine. E.g. the hot-and-sour soup is excellent, and it is really as hot and as sour as I have often eaten in Taiwan. Usually I have to add at least vinegar and hot chili oil at home to make other restaurants' soup legitimately as sour and hot as if I bought it in China. This place does not "dumb-down" their cuisine for round-eye bai gwei Americans. In general, the cuisine tastes to this ben dan most like Haka food. I think. I can't say enough about the rest of the menu. But perhaps I have.

The food was very delicious! I ordered the pad thai with chicken and an appetizer of crab rangoons…read more The food was ready for pick up within 15 minutes and they were super friendly. The restaurant was very clean and smelt super good, would recommend!

Finally some good Chinese food! This place has been here most of my life, and I only discovered it…read moretwenty years after moving away. Oh the wasted years... On a visit back home my mom said there was no good Chinese food spots anymore. I said "challenge accepted." I knew I was in for a treat when I saw this place served 'hot braised chicken.' The last time I had hot braised chicken was from a restaurant called China Express that closed down back in the 90s, and I longed for it ever since. I placed my order and waited excitedly. An older gentleman in the restaurant said he likes coming here because it's the only place that makes Chinese food like he used to get in Chicago. You can't beat that kind of endorsement! Golden Wok did not disappoint at all! It wasn't the same hot braised chicken like China Express, but it was its own kind of delicious! I let my mom try some and we went back the next day for more! The fried rice is real fried rice. Not that yellow stuff they dip out of a big vat. This is the real deal! I will always come here when I visit home!

It's my first time trying this restaurant since I've been here. I ordered their special dish Jammy…read morefan Chicken (the pronouncing is just its Chinese name lol) to go. It tasted good, the packaging was very safe, and it was really heaven if mixing the soup with rice (iykyk). However, I was not satisfied with the dining environment inside, which was part of the reason why I chose to order a to go. The service was quite fast, and people there were friendly. Summary: this is a decent Chinese restaurant if you wanna grab a quick meal to go.

Small space that we somehow fit 12 people into, but would recommend going with smaller groups…read more Noodles were spicy as expected! I got the soup noodle with fish -- a popular dish of theirs. Honestly, I think in the future I'd get a different protein. I liked the noodle quality. Food took a bit to come out but understandable because we came in and took up the entire restaurant. You have to bus your own trays and they were running out of space on where to put them in the narrow hallway. I think I prefer soup noodles at other places but still a solid option on campus!

When people ask me what are my favorite restaurants the CU area, Shiquan is one of them! I could…read morecome here to just eat bowls and bowls of wontons with friends! My favorite wontons are mapo, green pepper, and hot chili oil wontons. My second favorite item is the sliced spicy pork belly dish! When you arrive, you scan the menu from your phone and order at your table. The food comes out relatively quickly. The max number of people I've come with is 6, so if you have a party of more than 6 you might have to split up into smaller tables.

I usually order takeouts from Shiquan, only dine in a few times and they seem a little understaffed…read morein the restaurant. The taste of their dishes is authentic and consistent throughout the years. I think this is one of the best Chinese restaurants in town in terms of food.

Ambiance: Restaurant is clean and nice location to eat inside with friends…read more Service: You order at the front and pick up your food when it's ready and put your tray away when done. Food: There are a variety of Korean dishes to try from. The Katsu is a very large portion. The meat itself is the same size as my face. It is fried to a nice golden brown and has a crispy exterior with a juicy interior. The sauce adds the extra flavor to bring the whole dish together.

Been here twice now, and I've gotta say, this place definitely has met my cravings for a good…read moreKorean soup. I've grown up going to Chicago's suburb Glenview which is known for their good Korean food spots. This is pretty close to what you can get there. During this visit, I got the Soon Doo Boo. It had pretty good flavor, and wasn't too spicy. It also came with rice which was a nice touch. My friend got the Bulgogi fried rice which was also really good. Flavor was solid there. The whole process went smoothly. They give us buzzers to get food from the front counter. Other than that, the inside space was nice. Got the k-pop playing at a good volume in the background. Also got free water which is always a plus in my books. Excited to try more from their menu in the future!