We had the yellowtail sashimi, steamed dumplings and the sashimi roll and it was all very good! The…read morerestaurant was clean and cute and our server was very nice and attentive! Will definitely go back!

I had their signature udon with all-in-one option. It was so good! The dining environment was so…read moreclean and neat. I would like to recommend this place if you're looking for a good restaurant for Japanese cuisine.

Went here for lunch this week and it was pretty good! She said it is her favorite place and they…read morehad lots of seating and the service was quick. We both got tonkotsu ramen, but I feel like the pork was a little tough. Otherwise, good broth and noodles.

Was in town recently on a cold day so that called for Ramen. I had shoyu ramen which was excellent…read more The service was very prompt and I was in and out in no time. Would go back for sure.

This sushi place was delicious! It's casual and more geared toward take out so my expectations…read moreweren't that high but wow was I pleasantly surprised!! Everything was SUPER fresh and tasty - don't listen to those other reviews about the rolls being more rice than anything, we had the opposite experience- the rolls were stuff full of delicious fish and veggies. Highly recommend.

I visited with my wife and daughter and ordered three sushi rolls and one miso soup. This is a…read morecounter-service restaurant where customers pick up their food when it is ready. When my wife asked for napkins and spoons, a staff member told us that it was inappropriate to ask for "this and that" after ordering only one miso soup. The staff member also criticized us for making these requests when we had not left a tip. Asking for basic napkins and utensils with a food order is reasonable, and bringing up the lack of a tip in this manner was rude and embarrassing. Regardless of the food, this interaction made us feel unwelcome, and we will not return. Unfortunately, the food itself was also disappointing. The sushi rolls were not particularly fresh or flavorful. Sakanaya, another Japanese restaurant nearby, is much better in both food quality and overall experience.

Electronic waiting list. Good service and great food. Very colorful decor and great ambiance inside…read morethe restaurant.

We first went to Sakanaya over ten years ago and returned last weekend. The food, service and vibe…read moreis still fantastic! It's a really nice spot for a good meal in Campustown. We split the Sunset and Playgirl sushi rolls and both were beautiful, perfectly constructed, and absolutely delicious. The inside has cozy tables and is very clean. Our server was excellent and the food and drinks came quickly.

So I seen this place based on reviews on google and Yelp, and thought I'd give it a try…read more Honestly I was mind blown by the taste and quality of their bowls. They are just, phenomenal. That signature bowl which has salmon and crabmeat I believe is one of my favourites, it has the perfect combination of flavours, honesty you would crave it after having it once. I've been frequenting pokelab multiple times in the last 3 weeks because of that. Their customer care is also great, they were very respectful and welcoming. Helped me choose from the menu as well as guided me through the different options. They were very fast at making the bowl, it also looked very aesthetically pleasing to the eyes. I highly recommend this place, km def going back multiple times already

Amazing, my favorite lunch spot on campus. Very filling, good quality fish and toppings, and VERY…read moredelicious. I always get a giant bowl with all salmon, white rice, 2x avocado, seaweed salad, spicy mayo, and tempura crumbs. So, so good. I like their miso soup too! Everyone should check out this spot if they like poke bowls.

My first time at Asian Taste today, I ordered the #9: Fried Garlic Sauce Noodles. The noodles are…read morewide (like pappardelle), but made with rice flour, which makes them wonderfully chewy. The fried garlic sauce is delicious -- slightly sweet, slightly sour, but overall salty and savory with a fragrant garlic taste and crushed red pepper flakes bringing the heat. The noodles are also sprinkled with scallions and slick with the delicious oil. Julienned cucumber is served on the side of the bowl, which adds a needed fresh note. The portion was generous, and I loved every bite. Service was fast. Prices are relatively low (noodles: $5.95, bottled water: $1). The restaurant is difficult to spot. It's tucked in from street view. The interior is small, with just a few booths, a couple of picnic tables, and some stools at a back counter. The place fills up fast at lunch, so get there early or expect to wait. The folks behind the counter don't speak much English, so if you do, order by the menu number. Expect to eat with chopsticks. Pro-tip: for the long, wide noodles, arrange a noodle into layers and stab through with the tips. I don't know if this is legit, but it worked for me!

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.

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!

DELICIOUS!!! This restaurant should have 5 out of 5 stars. It's a little hole in the wall kind of…read moreplace and by the outside, probably not your first pick. But don't judge a book by its cover, it was by far some of the best Thai I've ever had. We order off their lunch menu, pad Thai and green curry, spice level medium. Thai is my favorite and I often make it at home and I love spice. However, their medium spice is burn your lips and mouth off spicy. My eyes were watering and my nose running! I would definitely get mild next time. I've eaten a lot of other Thai and always order medium, but their medium is very very hot. Our waitress was super friendly and sweet! We got our order in right away and it was brought out very quickly. Super authentic and absolutely delicious! I'll definitely be going back soon to try more dishes!

Went on a little trip to Champaign and friend and I were looking for somewhere to stop by. We…read moredecided to try this place out but we were a bit worried when we saw the # of reviews. The parking lot was empty when we got there (this will be bc no one is eating dinner at 4 pm except us lol). We got a Thai iced tea, pad Thai, calamari, and mango sticky rice. The waiter was very welcoming. The food is a little bit on the pricier side but it's very good. I wish people left more reviews, because as soon as we left it started filling out with other guests. I would definitely come again for a nice refreshing Thai tea and the mango sticky rice (and to try out more food)!