We got the beef noodle soup and the beef & green onion dumplings. The broth, which is the most important component of these two dishes, was disappointingly bland and lacked complexity. The dumplings had thicker wrappers, which worked well in a bowl of broth. They were decent but not flavorful enough to save the broth, which offered little beyond a strong vinegary taste. The house-made noodles were satisfyingly chewy and silky. However, its broth came through strong only with the numbing Sichuan peppercorn but missed all the rich and umami flavors of a beef broth.
Catherine Burns
Awesome little spot - busy on a Friday night but if you get there before 6 your wait is probably less than an hour. BYOB some wine and enjoy the noodles and dumplings. The sweet tofu dish was just okay, but the bread, noodles, and dumplings were fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork and Chive Dumplings, Dan Dan Noodle, Onion Bread
Eric Chou
Was hyped up by the Instagram reviews but was very disappointed. Terrible food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Maddie Tracey
Cozy ambiance with reliably incredible food. I lived in chicago for 7 years and this is an all time fave ?
hmurder
This place is simply amazing! I love everything about it staff, food, atmosphere highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Danny Levy
The antithesis of a Chinese restaurant. The only thing they got right is all the food is covered in oil.
Roman B
Delicious dumplings with a tasty broth. Could use more Szechuan pepper for a more authentic taste (compared to what you get in chengdu). Good portion size. They pay their employees health insurance which is nice to know and should be part of other restaurants.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Daniel Orkin
Wow, talk about worth the hype. This place is excellent. Eager to come back to try more of the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Von M
Really nice place and generally great food! I come back all the time literally just for the bings. The main downside is how loud the music can be on any given day.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Richard
Very mediocre beef noodle soup for $19. Broth was color of chicken broth, too much peppercorn and not enough chili pepper, skimped on the beef, and they used tong ho for some reason as the vegetable. Also charged 4% extra for employee health insurance… as if $19 for a bowl of beef noodles doesnt make enough money for the owners lol. Not worth coming back
hands down our fav restaurant in the city. the very next day after eating here, we wanted to eat here again and that almost never happens. every single thing we’ve tried has been out of this world. the sauce that the dumplings come in — you could drink it. the dan dan noodles are very delectable. the xi’an bun is fresh made and has cumin and spices in it — def take it to go with you. honestly when you order here’s you should order extra food to take with you when you leave. i don’t believe you can make a reservation, i think you have to come in and get on a list but the wait is so worth it. there’s several bars in the near vicinity to wait at, and we’ve always waited less than an hour.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cucumber Salad
Kate O.
The freshest Chinese food I've had so far. The atmosphere is quaint and warm with the perfect dim lighting. The Four Tops, Chaka Khan, and other old school R&B/Pop music add to the soothing ambiance.
Each dish is made to order and feels like a big hug. Nothing was outrageously priced either, so you're getting quality food that's easy on the wallet.
I want to come back with a bottle of wine and a book and get cozy. I see many visits here in the future, and I can't wait to come back.
Thank you, Lao Peng You, for a full belly and a beautiful fall dinner. This is now my hub❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rodiath Bolarinwa
Service 10/10 Very nice people
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
A W
You guys are…… amazing!!! The flavor of every dish we ordered was impeccable. The staff is kind and the food is even better. A byob gem. My mouth is still tingling!!! Thank you for existing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Noodle Soup, Pork and Chive
Melanie Muñoz - Durrant
First time here last night and it was 10/10. Great food, good vibes, and easy service. It’s also BYOB! We did have to wait 40 minutes but it was well worth it. Loved the small simple menu & large portions! We will be back for sure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Noodle Soup, Noodle Soup, Pork and Chive
We got the beef noodle soup and the beef & green onion dumplings. The broth, which is the most important component of these two dishes, was disappointingly bland and lacked complexity. The dumplings had thicker wrappers, which worked well in a bowl of broth. They were decent but not flavorful enough to save the broth, which offered little beyond a strong vinegary taste. The house-made noodles were satisfyingly chewy and silky. However, its broth came through strong only with the numbing Sichuan peppercorn but missed all the rich and umami flavors of a beef broth.
Awesome little spot - busy on a Friday night but if you get there before 6 your wait is probably less than an hour. BYOB some wine and enjoy the noodles and dumplings. The sweet tofu dish was just okay, but the bread, noodles, and dumplings were fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork and Chive Dumplings, Dan Dan Noodle, Onion Bread
Was hyped up by the Instagram reviews but was very disappointed. Terrible food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Cozy ambiance with reliably incredible food. I lived in chicago for 7 years and this is an all time fave ?
This place is simply amazing! I love everything about it staff, food, atmosphere highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The antithesis of a Chinese restaurant. The only thing they got right is all the food is covered in oil.
Delicious dumplings with a tasty broth. Could use more Szechuan pepper for a more authentic taste (compared to what you get in chengdu). Good portion size. They pay their employees health insurance which is nice to know and should be part of other restaurants.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Wow, talk about worth the hype. This place is excellent. Eager to come back to try more of the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really nice place and generally great food! I come back all the time literally just for the bings. The main downside is how loud the music can be on any given day.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Very mediocre beef noodle soup for $19. Broth was color of chicken broth, too much peppercorn and not enough chili pepper, skimped on the beef, and they used tong ho for some reason as the vegetable. Also charged 4% extra for employee health insurance… as if $19 for a bowl of beef noodles doesnt make enough money for the owners lol. Not worth coming back
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
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hands down our fav restaurant in the city. the very next day after eating here, we wanted to eat here again and that almost never happens. every single thing we’ve tried has been out of this world. the sauce that the dumplings come in — you could drink it. the dan dan noodles are very delectable. the xi’an bun is fresh made and has cumin and spices in it — def take it to go with you. honestly when you order here’s you should order extra food to take with you when you leave. i don’t believe you can make a reservation, i think you have to come in and get on a list but the wait is so worth it. there’s several bars in the near vicinity to wait at, and we’ve always waited less than an hour.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cucumber Salad
The freshest Chinese food I've had so far. The atmosphere is quaint and warm with the perfect dim lighting. The Four Tops, Chaka Khan, and other old school R&B/Pop music add to the soothing ambiance.
Each dish is made to order and feels like a big hug. Nothing was outrageously priced either, so you're getting quality food that's easy on the wallet.
I want to come back with a bottle of wine and a book and get cozy. I see many visits here in the future, and I can't wait to come back.
Thank you, Lao Peng You, for a full belly and a beautiful fall dinner. This is now my hub❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service 10/10
Very nice people
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
You guys are…… amazing!!! The flavor of every dish we ordered was impeccable. The staff is kind and the food is even better. A byob gem. My mouth is still tingling!!! Thank you for existing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Noodle Soup, Pork and Chive
First time here last night and it was 10/10. Great food, good vibes, and easy service. It’s also BYOB! We did have to wait 40 minutes but it was well worth it. Loved the small simple menu & large portions! We will be back for sure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Noodle Soup, Noodle Soup, Pork and Chive
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