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.

Service was very satisfactory - fast and friendly. However, the food was too salty and not fresh,…read moreespecially the chicken, tasted dry like having been frozen for some time. The pork intestines were a little smelly within some bites. Some part was cooked okay while there was literally salt on the other part. Rice tasted not good as other places. Price is even higher than the other authentic Chinese restaurants. Sorry but I give a 3/5, and I won't order again.

Oh wow. Get yourself the Three Cup Chicken!…read more Today we ordered the chicken and Taiwanese Shrimp Rolls. The rolls were very mild and the meat and vegetables were minced very finely which made the whole thing a bit soggy. But the chicken was fantastic. Many flavors at this restaurant are muted, but not in the Three Cup Chicken. It tasted boldly of sesame and rice vinegar, with large pieces of ginger, garlic, and basil strewn liberally throughout. Highly recommend!

They serve both Szechuanese food and seafood boil. I know this seafood boil + Szechuanese food…read morecombination is a bit weird but I think it's because the owner is not good at marketing lol. They have one of the best Szechuanese food in town (and in the US too) I have tried so many Szechuanese food in China, new York City and I have to say they really care about delivering authentic Szechuanese food. Also their seafood boil seasoning is very good. I have also tried Golden Crab and jumbo Crab seafood boil restaurant in town and I think this restaurant had the best seasoning. Also the owner is very nice and she makes sure that you like your food. They deserve more business!

They are nice people,the service was great,food is really good especially the home make sauce.The…read morerestaurant look really clean and decoration look like the beach restaurant.There's special tea must be seafood.Price is very decent,I would coming back and bringing friend.Love this place !

Had one lunch there recently. Ordered a 4 entrée lunch box and a cup of egg drop soup. The total…read moreprice was $14.95 (lunch box was $12, as of 06/2023) with tax, pretty friendly! The food was Okay but definitely not amazing. The bok Choy and broccoli were great and healthy as they did not contain much oil. The pork rib and beef were Okay. The rice was too hard and chewy, as if it had not been fully cooked. The egg drop soup was really not authentic, with pretty thick texture. There did not seem to have service. In fact I did not see a single server in this restaurant. As some previous reviewers suggest it is a place to eat and leave lol. Still, because of its low price I would like to give it 4 stars.

I ordered a House Special Dry Pot Combination. It was good, but it had too much oil underneath. It…read morewas a little expensive, as it contained not so much food, while it cost me more than 25. The serving people were nice tho.

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.

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!

Best Chinese food in all of C-U! The service is amazing, the owner is the sweetest person and…read moreremembers her customers. 10/10 on vibes as well.

got a pamphlet in the mail that they have a new owner and thought i'd try it out. Got the beef chow…read morefun. noodles were so overcooked i could barely pick them up without breaking. since they're chow fun noodles, they would constantly stick together due to their consistency and create a horrible mushy taste in my mouth. the beef was also like cardboard, so incredibly tough. the flavor overall was just not there, couldn't even taste basic soy sauce. i've never left a review on yelp before, but this was so incredibly horrible. i hate wasting food, i can always choke something down, but i couldn't even finish it. the more i put in my mouth the more i noticed the lack of flavor and the horrible textures... made me gag. maybe their other items are better, but i have no words to describe how terrible this chow fun was.

I called to place an order but wanted to make sure that they were in the right city as all their…read moreflyers have the city spelled in correctly. Whoever answered the phone couldn't tell me where they were located and once they finally did, I let them know that it was spelled wrong, and they said OK and hung up on me so I never got to order food

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!

For a friend I picked up shrimp fried rice to go and its aroma lovingly enveloped my car…read more Personally I opted for the fresh spring rolls as I was about to catch a 3 hour flight home. They were delicious and sat well. So much that I'm ooking forward to a return visit. Service was quick and friendly.

The best bang for your buck in campus town. Solid options and super quick lunch service.read more

went for the weekend special. Lacking options when i went. The food was so terrible like genuinely…read morejust go eat panda its like basically the same price. Lady was nice ig but rushed me fr. Indoor looked poor.

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.