The food is A1, we're vegan and there are options for almost every dish to have tofu for a protein choice. The food is always hot and nice portions. The service is great and very fast. read more

The food we got was a little more bland than I was originally expecting. My husband ordered some cream cheese wontons and those weren't as crispy as we were expecting, we did order for pickup so maybe they were just sitting a little longer than normal. The shop itself seemed fine but I would try other locations before ordering from here again including for the price read more

I was craving Chinese while traveling to Cedar Rapids , IA and saw SuYu Pei in Yelp with good reviews. The food was very good and staff was eager to greet and help prepare my order for take out. Very friendly and better Chinese I thought I'd find in IA. Big portions and well cooked, veggies were still crisp. read more

Wonderful family business with delicious food. Owner is very attentive and helpful! One of my favorite places. Dining area is small and simple so fine for quick lunch or takeout. read more

I ordered the vegetable delux and hot and sour soup and both were amazing. The veggies were perfectly cooked. Definitely ordering this again. read more

If you know, you know how amazing their food is, always was, and will be. The owner is passionate and is truly dedicated to his mastered art of cuisine. No one can match SuYu Pei's crab rangoons and sweet n sour sauce! Visited on 4/27/2025 read more

The food was average the service was okay ordered for pick up . The location is convient . But it was pricey for wings rice and shrimp . Over all nothing to write home about. read more

Service is always amazing! They customized spice levels accordingly. My husband wanted extra spicy but I'm a medium spice girl. Huge portions. I love how they deliver food in the to go boxes so you don't have to ask for them. read more

I was waiting for my car to be ready for pickup at a friend's mechanic shop and I walked into SuYu Pei on 16th Ave SW for lunch at 1:15 today (Thursday) and was greeted immediately and told I could sit wherever I'd like. Not even 20 seconds later my waiter, Leo, showed up and told me about the lunch specials: For $10, you can choose from a large list of lunch items, each including an entree, side of rice, and a cheese Rangoon! He could tell I was stuck with all of the choices so he asked me what kinds of things I normally liked and recommended his favorite dish, so that's what I chose. I ordered the Sichuan with chicken, but you can also order it with beef, shrimp or tofu. I'm not lying when I say the food came out, piping hot, in about three minutes. Anyone who knows me knows I love sauce. I didn't have to get any extra sauce for this bad boy, it was sauuuuucy! The white rice was nice and sticky, the way it's supposed to be, and the cheese Rangoon was crispy on the edges and soft and all the way filled in the middle. Leo was so knowledgeable about the menu and fun to talk to, not to mention quick at noticing and asking for refills or if I needed anything else. I even found out that we knew a lot of the same people and we talked and laughed about that fact for a few minutes. After he brought me a box for the rest of my food, I told him my car was getting worked on at a shop nearby so I might sit a while longer if that was ok, and he looked concerned and told me the area wasn't super great for walking and asked me if I needed a ride back to the shop! Talk about customer service! I'm currently still sitting in the booth at SuYu Pei, but if I didn't want to be, I could be in and out in 20 minutes easily. With the amazing customer service, super tasty food, and quick delivery times, If you're looking for somewhere to stop on your lunch break, this is definitely the place! read more

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Service is great,as well as the food. Pleasant atmosphere with a friendly staff, clean facilities.

Yes, everything we've tried has been delicious. The staff is polite and helpful. Sorry I don't have pictures, the egg foo young is one of our favorites. read more

Simple atmosphere. Nothing fancy but the food quality is very good, hot, and so fast. Madi was my server and she gave the best service. i went there on a Wednesday between6-6:30 and the place was pretty full but everything was good and fast. This is the mid Western United States so authentic chinese food is difficult to find at best and especially getting authentic chinese ingredients is even more difficult but they dk a great job regardless of what some reviews say the quality of food is excellent. Thanks to Madi and the Chef! Great job! read more

SuYu Pei - Chinese Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Food is good and not expensive, portion's are great size & feed at least 2 people . Staff are friendly & fast service.

I have been a loyal patron of Pei's since they were located on the NE side of town. Love their food. Hot and fresh. Great fried rice and crab rangoons and always treated well. I was recently there for lunch and ordered my usual mandarin fried rice. It comes with shrimp, chicken and beef. The amount of meat in my fried rice was so sparce it was extremely noticeable. I didn't say anything at the time but if I dine there again and notice the meat portion of the item is still lacking I am afraid I won't be eating there any longer. I could simply order fried rice and save the money I am charged for an item with meat. I would miss eating there so I am hoping this was a one time oversite. read more

Came in with a couple friends. Everyone enjoyed their meal! Very friendly, welcoming, and fast!!! Will come again!

Excellent food and service! Came here with my daughter and we both knew immediately that we would have to come back again!! It's a small cozy place that made us feel comfortable but not crowded. read more

Walked in, greeted, ordered take out, they was quick and the food was hot. Great, welcoming atmosphere. read more

SuYu Pei - Mongolian beef. With white rice. Order was plentiful. - Chinese Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

My family has been going to the Pei's restaurants for decades. Since the late 90's. I literally have absolutely no complaints for all these years. read more

Those who know Dave from his prior role at Pei's know that he took over this former restaurant space and is slowly making it his own. The food is so worth overlooking the atmosphere that some reviewers complain about. When they first started out they served the meals in containers as they moved from a take-out-only place. Big deal. Look at it as a unique business model v complaining about it. The rangoons are packed with cream cheese - they don't state they have crab (that way they can be vegetarian). The rangoons are a family recipe in taste and design (not folded allowing for even more cream cheese!!) and echo Pei's Mandarin of yesteryear. The rangoons are well-known to and loved by those of us who have lived here for years. Never had a bad meal. Those of us who know this institution will continue to come back and enjoy a good meal. Haters gonna hate. read more

Great tasting food, good portions, and excellent service. I had the Singapore Mei Fun with chicken and shrimp as well as the Hot and Sour soup. Thoroughly enjoyed my meal. read more

Wasn't sure what to expect from this little place but it was very good! Everything was very fresh and our meal was delicious aside from one thing... the egg rolls were literally dripping with grease, so we did not enjoy those, won't order them again. Besides that, the food was great and the service was excellent. Ignore the ambiance, the food is worth it. read more

So glad Pei's is back! I came with some friends for their $10 lunch special - almost anything on the menu with white or friend rice and a crab Rangoon. It was just how I remember it. I got the Ming's chicken a personal favorite. Whether you are dining in or getting takeout, SuYu Pei's is what you need in your life right now! read more

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I've tried a lot of Chinese places in Cedar Rapids / Marion. Some have been slightly better than others. Some have been very good for a short time. Since I first tried SuYu Pei, every meal I have had there has been absolutely fantastic. They are not just slightly better than the other options. They are head and shoulders above any of the other Chinese restaurants I have tried in Iowa. SuYu Pei is the only place I can think of where I constantly try new things because everything I try is better than the last. If you like spicy food, I highly recommend the Singapore mei fun. If you don't like spicy food, I also love the Mongolian chicken / beef / pork, and the princess chicken / beef / pork. read more

I met friends at SuYu Pei Chinese (3200 16th Avenue SW Suite D 319-363-2626). SuYu Pei is a local family owned restaurant They are well known for delicious food and affordable $10.00 lunch specials. They make it easy to order takeout or delivery. I ordered the Mongolian Chicken lunch ($10.00) which includes Fried or Steamed Rice and a Crab Rangoon! I also requested a bowl of Hot and Sour Soup ($6.00) for an appetizer, with Water ($0.00) to drink. Smaller cups of soup ($3.00) are available. Melissa, our waitress, stopped by a number of times to assure there were no issues and we were satisfied. Pei's food hit the spot! I left VERY satisfied. SuYu Pei's is highly recommended! I Definitely Will Return. read more

Crab Rangoon's are delicious! It feels like they just moved in and aren't settled yet.

Superb Chinese food! Pei's food is superb. Fried rice, egg rolls, ragoons, lomein, all cooked to perfection. Nobody will go home hungry because they serve it in big portions. The owner used to own/cook for Pei's Mandarin so he is a highly experienced chef. read more

Very Good and spicy the shrimp are huge. Best Chinese food in CR. I have tried several dishes and all were excellent but this is my favorite so far. read more

SuYu Pei - Sichuan Combonation Shrimp chicken beef - Chinese Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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I'll be completely honest - as far as the food goes, I'd say that this was a 4-star experience. However, I don't want to be "that guy" that gives this new restaurant its first sub-5 star rating. Also, I have a soft spot in my heart for the original Pei's Mandarin over on 6th Street. That was a regular destination for us when I still lived here, and on our visits back to the area we would often go back. So when I learned that this is the next iteration of Pei's, I knew that I wanted to give it a try. The new menu is relatively simple and easy to understand, classified by sauce/flavor rather than meat or vegetable category. That is, instead of having a chicken or pork section of the menu, you can choose from "Mongolian" or "princess" or "General Tao's", and then pick your protein (beef, shrimp, tofu). We ordered takeout, which was a bit problematic at first. The first half dozen times I tried to call, the phone would ring but then would convert to a busy signal. For a while we wondered whether the restaurant was still in operation. We considered choosing a different place, but I was committed to checking this place out and decided to just get in my car and start the 20 minute drive, and I would just place my order when I arrived. However, about 5 minutes into my drive I was able to get through and place the order. I did have just a teeny bit of trouble finding the place, because currently the sign for the former restaurant is what's visible from the road. There is a temporary canvas sign hanging below it, so as I pulled up close I could see that I made it to the right destination. In our takeout boxes that evening were: Orange shrimp - nice plump breaded shrimp coated in a sweet and tangy orange sauce. As is often the case with these kinds of dishes, there was more cornstarch than necessary, but it was a good bite. Chicken chow mein - a fairly standard dish, but pretty well-executed. The chicken was tender but the dish could used some more vegetables. It was cooked with a brown sauce that made the flavor a little difficult to distinguish from our other two dishes, but I appreciated that it wasn't too salty either. General Tao's pork - be advised that even though this is not labeled as a spicy dish, there is a little bit of heat. Flavor-wise, it seemed to be similar to chow mein and the tofu dish, just with a little kick to it. I liked the mix of vegetables in this dish, but the pork was perhaps a little overcooked and slightly tough. Broccoli tofu - as already mentioned, the flavor was similar to the pork and noodle dish. This isn't necessarily a criticism but it wasn't possible to determine the similarities in advance based on the menu description. To be certain, the other flavor options do make themselves clear. In any case, this tofu dish was my favorite of the evening. So, this was an enjoyable and nostalgic experience for me. Glad to see that the Pei family is back in the game, and I'm looking forward to getting food here again when my path takes me back to CR. read more

The food is so good! Very happy they re-opened several years back.We love to go for their daily lunch specials.

Good Chinese food. Nothing ground breaking but solid and seemed like a clean restaurant.

Food was absolutely delicious and our server was so kind and attentive to us. Everyone in our party got a wide variety of food and there were no complaints! Will definitely be back. read more

The best chinese food I have ever had, Beijing and Panda aren't even in the same ball park. Everything is so authentic, especially the recipes. The service was amazing, I couldn't have asked for anything better. The food was fresh, hot, and cooked perfectly. I ordered the Mongolian Chicken. I also only had to wait 10 minutes for the food to come out. 10/10 recommend this, if you're looking for the best chinese restaurant in the state of Iowa, Suyu Pei is tho one! read more

We've had the good fortune to enjoy Asian food in many parts of the US and around the world. What we had at SuYu Pei could hold its own against most. Top 25%. Fast, courteous and a very generous serving(s). Plenty for leftovers. Waitress was very kind. Reasonable price. We'll be back. Thanks. read more

I ordered the sweet and sour shrimp and the shrimp was way over cooked. Like a deep fat fried little pud of leather. I also had an egg roll and the cabbage was very coarsely cut and all of it wanted to come out on the first bite. I can only judge based on this one meal so maybe the cook was having a bad night. read more

Fresh vegetables, my daughter had the shrimp said it tasted fresh. The chicken I had was perfect and not at all over cooked. Rice was fresh not old and sticky. Fantastic crab ragoons . Fast service. Highly recommend. Will definitely go back! read more

The staff was friendly. Ordering was easy. In my opinion, the aroma and look of the fried rice was more appetizing then the actual flavor/taste. I look forward to trying other items on their menu. read more

SuYu Pei - Chicago Style Fried Rice - Chinese Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Fantastic! Did take out based on other reviews I had heard about and from the ordering over the phone and the pick up which my wife did was such a great experience...so attentive, great customer service! The food - everything we ordered for take out was top notch...quality and by far the freshest crab ragoons I've ever had...everything we ordered seemed from scratch and it showed...compliments to this restaurant and their staff. Looking forward to dining in next time around! read more

Great, tasty food at good prices. Friendly staff. Gluten free options.

Great tasting food with amazing portions. It's not the cheapest but also you are getting like two meals with one order which is nice. Service is quick and nice. It's mostly a takeout place and they have seating inside. Add like a TV or more wall decor because it looks like the sit down restaurant part isn't used ever. Will go again for sure! Also gluten free and vegetarian options! read more

This place is an amazing authentic local Chinese restaurant! We had food for days! We will be back!!