I am thrilled to share my 4th review of Kung Fu BBQ, Champaign's best restaurant. The meats, the broths, the sauces, the complimentary drinks- this was one of the most exquisite dining experiences I've ever had. Actually, all of my previous "most exquisite dining experiences" were also at Kung Fu BBQ. As usual, Kung Fu BBQ, and its exceptional owner, Helen, have set the bar impossibly high. I ordered the excellent Half & Half Pot (Original-Spicy), and I was informed this broth had just the right amount of heat by my dining partners (Will M. and Mia). I also treated myself to: The Sliced Fatty Beef, NZ Prime-Aged Lamb, and the Kurobura Pork. THESE MEATS ARE TOP QUALITY and melted in my mouth following sufficient bathing time in the bubbling broth. To make my meal (which remained within the 100 minute time limit, as it is very reasonable) even more memorable, I enjoyed the Quail Eggs and Imitation Crab sticks. We also ordered the rice which I was informed was perfect in soaking up all the savory sauces. Did I mention the sauces? Helen graciously offered to make our table the house dipping sauce, free of charge! I challenge anyone to find a more dedicated restaurateur, I doubt you will. Helen is the epitome of a gracious host, and she went above and beyond to ensure we had an unforgettable dining experience. She actually took the time to chat with us about her restaurant and its practices,. Her attention to detail was evident in the high-quality service, and the staff, as usual. However, I did not encounter Mateo, during this visit. If I've said it once, I've said it a thousand times, Kung Fu BBQ is the crown jewel of restaurants in Champaign. It is my favorite place to eat on this planet. Similarly, Helen is the most kind and generous owner on this earth. She puts her heart and soul into her business. I can't recommend Kung Fu BBQ enough and encourage anyone looking for a truly remarkable dining experience to visit this incredible restaurant.

Wow. So much can change over 5 years. 5 years ago when I posted my first review for this restaurant, I praised their BBQ and reasonable 100 minute time limit. A graduation, a global pandemic and president later, and much has changed about Kung Fu BBQ, but one thing hasn't changed: excellence. When some people think about excellence in restaurants, they think of Michelin Stars or "Iron" Chefs. I think of Helen, who may or may not be the owner of the restaurant, but is certainly the owner of my heart. She goes out of her way to make sure that customers have everything they need and then some to enjoy a delicious all you can eat meal with in the extremely reasonable 90 minute time limit. While they no longer do all you can eat BBQ, they do offer all you can eat hot pot, a meal that is as delicious with possibly more nutritional benefits. As usual, Helen prepared our dipping sauces herself and they were to die for. Helen, if you ever read this, the debt I owe to you cannot be paid off simply by the cost of the all you can eat meal. They say America is a melting pot, but I say that Americans like myself often accidentally add too many ingredients into their hot pot and watch as they melt into the broth over the course of your meal because you are too focused on your meat to fish out a sprout or bok choy. Add veggies, and noodles as you want to eat them! Speaking of fish, the cuttlefish are very good. Their texture is similar to that of octopus! Worth a shot. In conclusion, come for the all you can eat hot pot, stay for Helen, and come back again with your son Derek.

This place is REALLY GOOD. I will admit, when I called to make my to-go order without a full menu in front of me I was nervous. The owner of the restaurant took my order and was very nice. We wanted soup dumplings and also a Chinese "beef dish". We didn't have a menu so we asked her what items they had. She asked how much "gravy" we wanted. I'm not used to that question with Chinese food. We usually get the typical American versions like "beef and broccoli" "sweet and sour chicken"... stuff like that. She explained that the beef dish is Like a stew with vegetables and beef served with rice. We decided to go for it. Soup Dumplings- AMAZING. Hand made in the restaurant, not defrosted like most places. Beef (and gravy dish... I forget the exact name)- THE BEST IN OUR LIVES. We are NEVER ordering typical American style Chinese food again. I will only get meat with "gravy and vegetables" from now on. Even our children loved it!! Also their white rice is delicious. Seems simple enough but some restaurants just don't do a great job with flavor or texture. This place did it just right. Our go-to Chinese restaurant from now on!!!!!!

We had good experiences here! The restaurant is easily my new favorite in town. Their food is decent , the price is reasonable, and the staff were friendly! The all-you-can Korean BBQ is a good deal. You can choose from 9 different kinds of beef, pork, chicken, and seafood. You can also have unlimited veggies (mushroom, sweet potato, garlic, green onion, lettuce) to eat with the meat. You can also help yourself with soup and dipping sauces. The service can be slow during peak time. You need to raise your hands and signal the waiters whenever you need your pan changed, or need pickled vegetables. It's a shame they stopped serving us pickled vegetables (kimchi and such) after we asked for 3rd refills but we understood :/ (their pickle veggie dish had such a small portion btw, like literally one-chopstick portion). We also ordered some other Shanghainess dishes and they were so good!!!! I also got the Qingtuan (the owner called it Chinese Mochi cake lol) and it was very good! Overall it was a great experience. I would def come back to try more of their authentic Shanghainess dishes!!

Very authentic and delicious Chinese food, great service and reasonable prices. I highly recommend the Chinese menu from this place! They've got a lot of Chinese street food such as 小笼包，牛肉卷饼，生煎包子，煎饼果子，粽子。 They also have an extensive menu of Shanghai and Sichuan dishes. We ordered a little bit of everything and I think the street food was the best. The other Shanghai and sichuan dishes were all a bit too salty. The dish that stood out the most were the 生煎包子, pan fried baozi. They were crispy on the outside since they were pan-fried but soooo soft and fluffy like a normal baozi. And the filling was so juicy!! Imagine a soup dumplin but in a baozi. There is probably a huge spoonful of soup in the baozi. I also really appreciated their 煎饼果子, chinese crepes. They were very thin! But I wish they had more sauce in the crepe. The 牛肉卷饼 could have used much more meat inside, but it was still tasty. Also try the 牙签羊肉, toothpick lamb! It's chunks of lamb meat served on toothpicks. It's got a great cumin flavor and reminds me of the Chinese barbecues back in China. Service was also very good. The food came our really quickly even though we ordered a lot and everyone was very friendly. The owner came and spoke with my parents for a long time and made sure everything tasted delicious. She even gave us two plates of soup dumplings because we had such a large party! I came with a very large group of Chinese family members that included children and adults. We all enjoyed the food here very much! We'll be back soon :)