This place is relatively new. A bit hard to find based on google directions but park in the same…read morelot as the international market and go pass the entrance of the market and you'll see it. I like the options of one big pot or small individual pots. The big pot can have up to 3 broth choices. The meat and veggie selection is not huge. Some of the items were out when we were there. It ends up being a bit more pricy as the items adds up quickly. The place do allow BYOB so stop by next door first.

Just visiting Champaign, and was so morbidly curious to what the heck a hotpot restaurant wass…read moredoing in a small city in the Midwest. Evidently there is a healthy Chinese community here. I was expecting a compromise of the number of dishes, but to my surprise there was really solid selection and ingredients were really top notch. And because this is not the big city, the prices are reasonable. Even medium was a little too spicy for me, so I might start with mild and you can add chili do your taste. Thank you Shiquan Hot Pot for being a nice oasis of authentic hot pot. Service was basic and efficient, and definitely got the job done. I would go back if I were around here more often.

The food is excellent, and the portion size always guarantees another meal the next day. The…read moreambience is quite nice, decorated in a style you would expect. They have hot tea that you help yourself too and no extra charge. The jasmine tea is quite good. You order what you like at the counter and Pay and when it's ready, you pick it up. Inside dining is quite fun whether you're with one other person or with a large group seated at the big round table with the lazy Susan. Give it a try and see what you think.

Foods so good here even after 10 years. Maybe we are older, the sauce for crispy tofu is a bit too…read moresweet, but the tofu was fried very well, and flavor overall is still really good. Both scallion oil and numb oil noodles are really good and good value too at $6 each. Flavors are on point. Luroufan special was also good $8 and they give quite a lot so easy to split among the kids. Meat is tender and not overly sweet. The scallion ginger fish fillet was probably the best, and they give a good chunky pieces of fish that is not breaded, but the way they cooked it. The meat trunks stayed together intact. The flavor is what you expect from traditionally steamed fish with soy sauce pour over at the end. Super pleased with the options. They have an interesting self serve utensils, takeout boxes and the tea is self serve too.

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.

This place is awesome! I can see it becoming the best Asian international grocery market in the…read morearea! They have a huge selection of foods predominantly from China, South Korea, and Japan. I have seen some Indian, Vietnamese, and Filipino stuff though including a generous section of spices and whatnot. The prices are quite affordable and they have a great assortment of fresh produce, deli foods like ready to eat kimbap or squid salad, baked goods, pick your own hotpot items, and fresh bbq (put out at 11am). Their staff is super friendly and diverse (a sign at the entrance touts the multilingual abilities of the staff). They seem to have everything including more niche ingredients and even live seafood! I also appreciate that they freshly butcher meat to sell unlike other stores like Amko that freeze it all. There's also a home goods section with cute bowls, makeup, and other stuff. This is all relatively close to campus too and worth the trip. It's also right next to Golden Harbor, which is a plus. I found out about their membership card. You get 1 point per dollar spent and it builds up - it seems handy especially if you shop here frequently. They are still in the opening stage but hopefully the food court will open up soon!

Very surprised to see an Asian market with a great variety of options in the area. We happened to…read morepassed by the market and saw some of our favorite items that you can only get in Asian markets. Red dates, Gogi Berry, ginger tea, kimchi, Vita drinks, matcha soymilk, miso paste, whole wall of lee kum kee sauces, japanese candies, Korean banana milk, coffee milk, instant noodles, and much more. Their fresh produce was a bit low in stock but they had Taiwan and Napa cabbage and fresh ginger. Inside seems clean and there is parking right outside of the market. Cashier was really friendly. There is a membership to earn points to redeem for coupon. Don't forget to grab some Japanese or Korean instant coffee packs and special lays flavored chips! Those are so good.

I am thrilled to share my 4th review of Kung Fu BBQ, Champaign's best restaurant. The meats, the…read morebroths, the sauces, the complimentary drinks- this was one of the most exquisite dining experiences I've ever had. Actually, all of my previous "most exquisite dining experiences" were also at Kung Fu BBQ. As usual, Kung Fu BBQ, and its exceptional owner, Helen, have set the bar impossibly high. I ordered the excellent Half & Half Pot (Original-Spicy), and I was informed this broth had just the right amount of heat by my dining partners (Will M. and Mia). I also treated myself to: The Sliced Fatty Beef, NZ Prime-Aged Lamb, and the Kurobura Pork. THESE MEATS ARE TOP QUALITY and melted in my mouth following sufficient bathing time in the bubbling broth. To make my meal (which remained within the 100 minute time limit, as it is very reasonable) even more memorable, I enjoyed the Quail Eggs and Imitation Crab sticks. We also ordered the rice which I was informed was perfect in soaking up all the savory sauces. Did I mention the sauces? Helen graciously offered to make our table the house dipping sauce, free of charge! I challenge anyone to find a more dedicated restaurateur, I doubt you will. Helen is the epitome of a gracious host, and she went above and beyond to ensure we had an unforgettable dining experience. She actually took the time to chat with us about her restaurant and its practices,. Her attention to detail was evident in the high-quality service, and the staff, as usual. However, I did not encounter Mateo, during this visit. If I've said it once, I've said it a thousand times, Kung Fu BBQ is the crown jewel of restaurants in Champaign. It is my favorite place to eat on this planet. Similarly, Helen is the most kind and generous owner on this earth. She puts her heart and soul into her business. I can't recommend Kung Fu BBQ enough and encourage anyone looking for a truly remarkable dining experience to visit this incredible restaurant.

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 you like truly authentic Chinese food, this is the place for you!…read moreThis place is gorgeous! Clean, beautiful lighting and art work! The lady at the counter was so helpful since it's my first time. Basically you get a bowl, pick your protein and veggies, they make it for you with different sauce. The choices are very high quality and so many variety. I got some fatty pork, a lot of seafood, and basic veggies. I picked the spicy sauce. Trust me, this is the one to go with. It was mind numbing, mouth numbingly good. I'm a total Chinese food snob and I love this place!

Mediocre taste, Low price efficiency. The cashier didn't…read moreeven tell me how much the meal costs until I swipe the card.

We ordered two dishes, a sliced beef and a T-bone steak, of which the sliced beef was very tasty…read moreand had a very authentic Korean marinated flavor. However, the other steak was not so good because it was very hard to chew. Of course, if you want to order Korean BBQ, you need to order at least two. But, for two girls, it's impossible to finish it.

The food here is not very good value for money. The rice was delicious, but while the beef tasted…read morefair, it is definitely not worth $40. The pancake was mediocre and not worth $15. The soup was also just average. However, the service was excellent. Fair environment but it's too greasy in here.

great ambience and service! Sweet and sour noodles aren't for me thoughthe potatoes were really…read moregood!

I'm so happy this place is open again! One of the best places to get beef noodle soup in the CU…read morearea! Portions are very appropriate for the price. Limited sear and is on campus which isn't the easiest place to get to at times. Worth the hike!

Don't be fooled by the appearance of this place. I came here for the first time the other day and…read morekinda was taken aback by how it looked a little run down. However, I was pleasantly surprised by how their menu offered soooo many options. It was almost overwhelming because there were so many different entrees to choose from. If you're Korean, they also have a Korean menu too. Food was excellent! Wow we were all pleasantly surprised by how everything we ate was tasty. My favorite was probably their eggplant dish with a garlicky sauce. Omg I kept dreaming about that when I got home. The owners are really sweet people and they will try their best to accommodate to your interests. I highly recommend this Chinese restaurant in town. It is probably my favorite Chinese restaurant in all of C-U.

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!

4 = I would come here again and recommend it for others…read more The food here is very authentic and not too oily. I am Chinese (though not from the Szechuan province). The portion sizes are good for families/ sharing. The service is a little slow but everything was very hot and fresh so I have no complaints. I had a non-Chinese friend with me who had questions about the menu and the staff answered the questions. The restaurant is airy has a lot of seating. They also have fermented items for sale. My only complaint is that some of the items tasted extremely similar (cumin lamb and dan dan noodles)

Lao sze chuan looks like it was recently renovated and the menu changed a lot. I couldn't find the…read morebeef noodle soup I used to order. The receipt had a totally different restaurant name and I can't find it on Yelp. We ordered some family style dishes. I really loved the chef spicy chicken - so spicy and crispy!! The pork belly melts in your mouth. The service was just okay -- you order on your phone and food comes to you. The dishes came out all at different times, with the last dish coming out at least 20 mins after the first dish. We couldn't enjoy all the dishes today unfortunately.