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This restaurant has its quirks and unique features. Let’s start with the menu. For $8, you can get BBQ cold noodles, which seems quite pricey compared to my hometown where you could get a similar dish for $1.50 or even less. If you can read Chinese, you’ll notice that the serving size for the cold noodles is described as "a plate" rather than a specific count. You might wonder how many noodles that entails. From the photo, it seems like there are about six noodles on a long dish, but that’s misleading—it’s truly 3.5 noodles! I received three small ones and one mini version. Why is this the standard? Your guess is as good as mine!
Now, let's move on to the soy sauce rice. I’ll overlook the larger portion in the picture and focus on the quality. With a name as simple as "egg fried rice with soy sauce," how could anyone mess it up? Yet, the chef, Mr. Gao, managed to. The rice was tasteless and so bland that I had to add salt and pepper just to make it palatable, all for $10. I'm still perplexed by the price. Perhaps it’s made with some high-end soy sauce flown in from Japan? Or maybe it's just that you can see some plain white rice peeking through?
We also need to talk about the kebabs. The quality is inconsistent. The chicken hearts were flavorless and didn’t seem properly cooked, while the lamb was merely okay. On the plus side, the beef and pork were decent, so I had something to eat.
Finally, let’s discuss the service. The server was rather rude, probably exhausted from a late night of work like the kitchen staff. They didn't even ask what I wanted to drink or offer tap water. If you get thirsty, good luck—you’ll need to use the iPad at your table, which doesn’t include a free water option. The environment was also unclean, with remnants from previous customers on almost every table. But I suppose that adds to the vibe of a street kebab cart from my home country, albeit with a hefty price tag.
Would I recommend this two-star place? Absolutely not. If you're American and looking for Chinese-style kebabs, it might be acceptable. But if you’re Chinese, it's a different story—it doesn’t compare to most kebab joints back in China. Are there better options in Chicago? Probably not. On the bright side, if you can make kebabs or egg fried rice yourself, you’ll end up doing better than this restaurant.
Honestly, it was so underwhelming that I felt no urge to leave a tip. It’s surprising how easy it is to open a Chinese restaurant in the East. I’ve found far better Chinese kebabs in California. Sigh. Clearly, they don’t care about reviews like most Chinese restaurants, and there’s unlikely to be any improvement. If you've got money to spare, then go ahead. I spent around $55, which is about 380 RMB. Want to know how many kebabs that could get you in China? Or even for just 55 RMB...
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I hope this revised version captures the essence of your original review!"
