Monkey King Jianbing - Chicago

I had never tried jianbing before, but Monkey King truly exceeded my expectations! I ordered the fried chicken jianbing, and the chicken was incredibly well-seasoned. The textures within the jianbing complemented each other perfectly, making it very flavorful. On the other hand, I also tried the egg waffle, and I found it to be quite disappointing. It was limp and tasted more like pancake batter rather than the signature Hong Kong egg waffle flavor. Overall, I would recommend skipping the egg waffle and definitely trying the jianbing!

I wasn't sure what to expect when I visited this restaurant, which I discovered through YouTube videos. It's not too difficult to find; just head to the second floor. The service was good, but the real highlight was the jianbing. It's crispy, sweet, and has a nice tang to it. I would describe it as a type of Chinese breakfast treat (though I'm open to corrections on that!). I tried the original jianbing as well as one with ham. The original felt like it was missing something, but I think the addition of the sauce really enhanced it. If you're looking for a light breakfast option in a pleasant setting, I highly recommend this place.

This hidden gem is a small business located in a quaint shopping center on the outskirts of town, but it quickly became one of my favorites in Chinatown! It reminds me of the jianbing I had in China, and we savored every bite. We tried both the original flavor jianbing and the fried chicken jianbing. The original was incredibly crispy and delicious! I particularly loved the variety of sauces that accompanied it; it made for the perfect breakfast. It was satisfying without being too large, providing a lovely start to the day. The chicken jianbing was essentially the original with some fried chicken added, but it had such a unique taste that paired wonderfully with all the sauces. While that one was our favorite, it was a bit too hefty for breakfast. This place is definitely worth the journey, and we can’t wait to return to sample more from the menu!

Jian bing is very good. popcorn huh is also good. they don't wail egg form, not good at all. they offer disposable gloves, very thoughtful. free parking and restroom.

This is a crispy little heaven!! Service was fast, food was fresh, a little bit saucy, a little bit pricey, but well worth the trip if you want a big fulfilling breakfast!