Bricks pizzeria is a great place to hang out where you can order pizza, but due to the small brick…read morefire oven, it will take a while to get food. What we were not expecting was the difference in time between one person on the order getting food and another getting food whether it be a salad or a pizza. The staff was friendly and we did visit on a Friday night so it was a popular place to hang out.

The Beast and Shroom pizza is something I will be craving from now on! Their crust is spot on!…read moreFriendly staff and wonderful atmosphere!

Amazing service amazing people amazing food. I've tried almost every Fried Rice near UIUC, and…read moreGolden Wok is by far the best. I would compare it to Hibachi fried rice but it's the best chicken fried rice I've ever had. Not only do they bring the takeout food to you, but if you stay to eat, they bring you a cup of ice water and refill it. I've come back several times over the past 2/3 years and I've never left dissatisfied. The interior is also very cozy and always clean.

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!

I've been wanting to try this place for awhile but it was always so busy! Finally was able to get a…read moretable and I now know why this place is always so packed. Everything was delicious, I've never had northern style Chinese food and its now my favorite. Totally worth the wait. The staff was attentive and service was quick. We had the crispy pork in sweet and sour glaze, salted egg yolk with Japanese tofu, tomato egg noodles and spicy green beans. We've been back many times as this is now our go-to place on campus during summer break while students are away.

Got some great authentic tasting Chinese food at this restaurant in Champaign. It has more…read moreAmericanized options if you would rather be safer. Northern Cuisine is popular with the Asian students because they're most of the people eating in there. Basically it shows it's good enough for them so it's good enough for everyone. The prices are pretty okay for portions. Came in and looked at the menu. It's certainly a big one. There's tons of meaty and plant friendly options to get and they get spicy. Felt like feeling a burn. It's about $15 for an entree which is okay because you get a lot. Also has more authentic options that get even crazier. I got the Mapo Tofu. A great thing is it's not a recipe that uses pork. This is soft tofu with a spicy ass sauce. Could have used a few vegetables in it. This was still pretty good though. Have to say it looking for authentic Chinese to come here. It's located on Green in the middle of the campus bars and restaurants. There's a few things for vegetarians.

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!

Excellent service and Brittany was amazing. Pizza was delicious and we will be coming back! We got…read morecannolis and they were fresh and so yummy. Can't wait to try the pasta. Family owned and met the owners so kind. Great prices all fresh ingredients

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!

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

Staff was wonderful. The food was very delicious nice and warm. I got the chicken wrap. The wrap…read moreis very large could probably feed two people. There are two locations. The one on Green Street is near the university. Love the staff here however it is extremely hard to find parking. The one on university is just as nice but easy to get in and out of that location.

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.

A hidden gem for authentic Korean dishes. Service was impecable and dishes came out hot. We ordered…read morea variety of dishes such as: *Squid & Scallion Pancake $16 (filled up the entire plate) *Fried Kimari $7 (Crispy seaweed with sweet potato noodle) *LA Galbi $31 (Grilled Rib) *Bibimbob $14 (Veggy over rice) The meal was enough to feed a small party and the had a great time trying out all the delights from San Maru. Free Parking in lot and highly recommend.

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!

This is it! You've been looking for a respectable slice of pizza in C-U and you just found it…read more The pizza here is street food. I ordered a slice of plain cheese, and it was ready to go in just a few minutes. The crust was pillowy around the edges and floppy near the pie's center, thanks to the sauce and slight grease from the cheese. The sauce is mostly or all crushed tomato and slightly sweet. The mozzarella was evenly layered. As a standalone slice, the point got a little more cooked than the outer crust which maybe wanted more time. For group orders they circle multiple slices on the same pan, and I'd bet they cook more evenly. Almost everyone in the shop ordered a slice with at least one topping, and there are some great looking specialty slices. I look forward to trying them soon!

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!

This is a really good authentic Chinese restaurant. Each dish is distinct and flavorful! Food…read moreportions are bountiful. The Chicken in hot garlic sauce is awesome!

Absolutely delicious and authentic Thai food. This place satisfies all cravings. Service is always…read moresolid. To be clear, the ambiance is extremely underwhelming. It's certainly in need of a makeover. But the quality of the FOOD is what really makes this place stand out. Recommendations: Chicken Satay, Crab Rangoons, Red Curry Fried Rice, Thai Iced Tea, and Mango Sticky Rice

Thai Tea - 5 stars! Best Thai tea in CU! It's actually tea and you swirl it together to get the…read moreclassical light orange color! Firecracker Chicken - 3 stars, it was little dry but the flavor was good Duck Noodle Soup - 4 stars, not as flavorful but still yummy and comforting We didn't get this, but the pad thai is HUGE portions. Next time we will get the heaven duck curry, that looked and tasted delicious! I usually get take out here and I think the portions are smaller for take out