My first time coming here with friends and it was great! We didn’t need a reservation. My food was good but I think my two friends would’ve liked to try something else. They ordered the Korean fried chicken, potstickers, and vegetable rolls. I had the beef ramen. Hot plates and we didn’t have to wait that long to get our food. The blueberry mocktails were okay, not our favorite. The service was great and the atmosphere was amazing! Such a nice place to eat at.

Update 12/17:2024 Was so impressed by the whole experience last time that I went back with my son to celebrate my birthday. Another wonderful experience was all-encompassing from the space, understated and loebeky holiday decorations, to the service - Enrique was fantastic - to the excellent cocktails, to the exquisite flavors of the food. We shared several small plates: pork belly buns, potstickers, and Chilean sea bass, all mouth-watering, vibrant, and flavorful. My son had the spicy shrimp ramen, and it was so good that I ordered the pork belly one even though I was already satisfied. A rich, flavorful broth with a depth of taste, springy and chewy noodles cooked to perfection, and well-balanced toppings like tender slices of chashu (braised pork) for me, spicy shrimp for my son, a seasoned egg (ajitsuke tamago), and fresh vegetables, all coming together to create a satisfying and comforting eating experience. Their signature cocktails are phenomenal, I love to get out of my norm and order different things. Today I tried the Blueberry Harmony - Iwai 45 / House-Made Blueberry Lemongrass & Ginger Shrub / Simple - it was superb and then had my classic old-fashioned. Service was wonderful. A huge shoutout to our amazing server, Enrique, for going above and beyond! ______________________________________ 9/16/2024 Stopped by with friends for a small bite before an event. Small plates and drinks during Happy Hour are a good value. The ambiance is chic and inviting. Ian, our server was excellent, he knew we were a bit tight on time and he sped things up. He also gave good suggestions. Every dish that we shared was fantastic - CHICKEN LETTUCE Wraps, PORK BELLY BAO BUNS, and especially the ANGRY SEA BASS. I'm an Old Fashioned snob, had the Ginger Sesame Old Fashioned Sesame - Washed Iwai 45, Buckspiced Ginger and Bitters Demerara - it was superb. I wishes we had more time to enjoy a few more plates and another cocktail. I will be back soon for another round.

Easily one of the best restaurants in Champaign. Authentic fresh cooked chinese dishes, and quality grilled fish. Braised Beef Brisket is amazing!

Gorgeous environment and delicious food! I highly recommend the grilled fish. You can choose from different kinds of fish and add veggies of your choice. The fried shrimp is very crispy. Nice dinning experience here :)

Easily one of the best restaurants in Champaign. Authentic fresh cooked chinese dishes, and quality grilled fish. Braised Beef Brisket is amazing!

Gorgeous environment and delicious food! I highly recommend the grilled fish. You can choose from different kinds of fish and add veggies of your choice. The fried shrimp is very crispy. Nice dinning experience here :)