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.

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.

Like we stepping into a mini China, with top chart new c-pop playing and foods served beautifully…read more Flavors are all pretty good. The two dishes we ordered were a bit on the sweet side, which isn't atypical for the dishes themselves, so kind of an error on our part. They had celtuce so we had to order it, it was tender and light and flavorful. The dumplings is good but a bit meat heavy than I would've preferred. Skin is very thin, like wonton skin. The scallions pancakes are perfectly panfried. The Beijing yogurt is not at all correct, it's stickier than I'm used to and not as smooth and flavor is a bit flat than the actual ones. Coconut pudding was unremarkable, doesn't stand out. Overall, the foods were good. We probably could've ordered better.

Ive been here twice now and I have nothing bad to say!! The food is great and the environment is…read morethe best to wind down after class with a bunch of friends! The first time I came the lady that helped me was so nice and patient especially since I came in with a large group! (The second time I came I was a pro so I didn't need any help ) Food review : I tried the honey garlic boneless chicken Rose ddeoboki and secret sauce boneless chicken. The chicken is super crispy outside while maintaining a moist and juicy inside. I love all the different and fun flavors making this place one of a kind! . I also enjoyed the ddeoboki and the sauce reminded me almost of a creamy tomato  pasta it was so fun and tasty I recommend adding on the cheese :) !!

This was only my second place I've had Korean fried chicken (shoutout to CM Chicken for being my…read morefirst and favorite since), and bb.q Chicken definitely held its own! We got the honey garlic boneless and shared an order of fries -- everything was crispy, flavorful, and satisfying. Not quite as bold as CM, but still really tasty. Service was good and the setup is casual -- you order at the front and seat yourself. It made for a quick, inexpensive lunch that hit the spot. Would definitely come back to try more flavors!

Arrived early to have a table for four. The restaurant is pretty cool inside so make sure you have…read morea jacket. We needed to wait for our party and Brittney was generous in allowing us a delayed order until our party showed up. We ordered one cheese pizza and one pizza with sausage, onion, mushrooms, peppers, and artichokes. Our full pizza was delicious! I really like their sauce and their crust. The crust is crispy and has great mouth-feel and the sauce is sweeter than I have normally have which is why I like it...it's really good. We ordered the larger pizza so I could have leftovers....so good!

Cute tiny spot and really tasty pizza, just try to go at an off time because there's only so many…read moretables and not too many spots to stand around and wait if you haven't been seated yet. My absolute favorite thing about this place was that if you were waiting for a table they let you place your pizza order while you were still waiting which minimizes how long you're sitting around waiting for your pizza once you do get the table. 2nd favorite thing is the pasta looked really really really good. We mostly had pizza and apps but the next time I go back I'm definitely trying some of the pasta.

Our family absolutely loved their food and a great service they provided explaining the menu. We…read morecame in for lunch and were amazed by this restaurant! Ambiance was friendly and very welcoming!

A friend recommended this for a quick bite ... it's packed with people at lunch hour and the lines…read moremove fast . I ordered spicy chicken shawarma wrap, bowl and a regular chicken shawarma wrap . We got enough food to feed an army . Everything was subpar or w eh e high standard coming from Chicago . Either way it was tad bit disappointing

The food is goated!! I was in Champaign, visiting my sister, and she recommended this restaurant…read more"San Maru". We went there and were mind blown on how delicious it is, in Champaign that is. Not only that the service was relatively great. The granny cashier is kind :3 Although a little far from the main city I would still say it's worth the drive

Casual spot that leans more homestyle compared to the usual Americanized Korean restaurant. Bone…read moresoup, tendon soup, and wings are my go to orders but bulgogi and bossam (lunch bento) look good. More of an afternoon hangover cure as there is no beer or soju shots here.

Delicious walk-up counter NY pizza. I did the build-your-own with sausage, pepperoni, onion, and…read morered bell pepper. I liked the wide variety of topping choices! I liked that you could choose red vs green bell pepper, since I prefer red and it isn't usually an option. The toppings seemed quite fresh, the crust was soft like typical NY pizza. Even with these positives though, I felt it was expensive for what it was. I don't think a large, even with this number of toppings, should be over $30. Regardless, I probably will return! Good pizza!

The best pizza at its price point in CU, and it is not even close (since Antonio's closed years…read moreago). I have never liked their empanadas, but who cares; it is a pizza joint, and I am reviewing their pizza. Having tried an embarrassing number of their pizzas in the last ten years, the only skippable pizza is the curried chicken, which is bland and tastes more like "yellow" than anything related to India. Every single specialty pizza besides this one is worth the splurge. The spotted goat, of course, is transcendent, but do not sleep on their premium toppings like balsamic chicken. The BBQ meats pizza will cure your hangover, and some of the veggie options like the sweet balsamic modena veg are fantastic, especially considering how few decent veg places we have in town. I don't even want to consider how much money I have spent here. Is it top-tier NY/NJ quality, no, is it five stars as in "the best pizza I have ever had," not even close, and in NJ this would be just ok... but we are in CU. By CU standards, this is five-star pizza, and I would literally cry if they closed. Even by Chicago standards, this is good pizza. If Papa Del's sauce is too sweet for you, if Patricio's and Vinny's basic toppings get boring, and if Rosati's thin crust seems bland, you might appreciate the NY style tangy crust and creativity at Manolos. High quality ingredients and tasty pizza.

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.