Lai Lai
Assi Plz,8901 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL, 60714
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Address :
Assi Plz,8901 N Milwaukee Ave
Niles, IL, 60714 - Phone (847) 965-3232
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Opening Hours
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : No
Categories
Chinese Cuisine
The popularity of Chinese food in America can be adjudicated by the appearance of China Town in many major cities in the United State of America. The popular trend of ordering or opting for Chinese take away food isn't unknown in America. Chinese take away food comes to rescue when you're too tired from work or too exhausted to cook. No one can resist the temptation of eating spicy noodles, shrimp, chicken, beef or pork cooked in the sweet and spicy sauce. The cooking method of authentic Chinese food is a lot different compared to what is served in America.
Generally, Chinese use dark meat small bones and organs to cook dishes but this changes when you are eating American-Chinese fusion food prepared using white boneless meat cooked with broccoli, carrots and onions. Back in China, the food is less spicy and oily as they favor steaming and braising method for cooking the most popular dishes. So, if you have a taste for authentic Chinese food, then try finding a real Chinese restaurant in the city. You can also try the most popular fusion Chinese food like Pecking Duck, Chicken Feet, Hot Pot, Shrimp Dumpling Soup, Mapo Tofu, Wontons, Chop Suey, Egg Rolls and not to forget Fortune Cookies.
There are not many restaurants in America serving authentic Chinese food. A little research on Restaurant Listings directory can help you locate the best Chinese restaurants in the city. Chinese cuisine is continuously evolving, and you can find a variety of dishes categorized as the food for lactose intolerant, gluten intolerant, vegan, vegetarian, and diabetic friendly. So, if you have a group of friends with different taste patterns, save the hassle and visit the nearest Chinese restaurant in your city.
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alex b.
Wow~! This place is amazing!! that ggangpoong chicken is straight up blazin~!! Jjajang myun is too legit, like MC hammer just one taste u won't want to quit. i cannot lie everyone needs to give this joint a try. 5 STARS!!
(5)kahee y.
the jjam jja myun (half jja jang myun and half jjam bbong) is the best deal and tastiest thing on the menu. the split dish is less than $7 but dont make the mistake of ordering 1 per person. it was WAAAAY too much to finish.
(4)Dan O.
This place is definitely worth the trip.. If you're familiar with Mandarin style Korean-Chinese food, this place has all the popular dishes and their damn good.
(4)Eric P.
I love this place; I thought it was a panda express but it was only a large child at the front counter that resembles a panda. J/k But seriously this place really satisfies the cravings of jajang and jambong. Both at the same time with half and half! The price will not hurt your wallet and the family there is very friendly. I love their lajamein, though not as good as Yu's but still very good. I also like getting the orange chicken but putting on gangpoongi sauce on it. That is money! Seriously best korean chinese food in the area. Hands down better than H-Marts. Try it, you won't regret.
(5)Elena A.
Since my favorite Chinese restaurant underwent new management, the food there hasn't tasted the same. Thank goodness, though, my mom found out that the previous owners hadn't left the restaurant business at all, but instead moved over to a food court stall inside Assi Plaza! I was thrilled to find out I could still get my delicious jja jang myun (black bean noodles), I only needed to drive out a little farther. Assi Plaza's food court has a lot of other stands, but I have yet to venture from Lai Lai. Everything is delicious! You can order pretty much everything for take-out except for the jja jang myum/champong (seafood noodle) combo dish (I think it's #3). Also, the fried rice is wonderful. Reasonably priced, it's a lot of food for not too much cost! The portions are generous so you really get your money's worth. Hmmm maybe I'll make my way there for lunch today...
(5)E J.
i think they changed owners. the guy who owned it before was awesome!!! but my recent experience with the new owners was horrible. i found hair in two of my entrees. hair...that is unsanitary and disgusting. i wont be going back, and i used to go here all the time.
(1)Edwin M.
The best Chinese restaurant hands down. I am not speaking about the authentic Chinese food but the American Chinese food such as orange chicken. The orange chicken at this location is crispy and the sauce is only comparable to great sea Chinese restaurant in Chicago. Great food.
(5)Jie S.
You have to try their Delicious seafood noodle soup. It is #2 on the menu. If there is a magic way to shrink all the distance between my house to Lai Lai, I would have my lunch there every single day. I stopped here after a trip to Evaston. I needed some Asian groceries and read the wonderful reviews about this place. Lai Lai is nested in a small food court within Assi Market. I ordered the Jjajang myun (#1 on the menu) and Jampong (Chinese-Style Seafood Noodle Soup) to go. A cute young man took care of the order and kindly took the package out of counter and put it in my shopping cart. when he saw me come back with my kid. Nice. He packed the noodles separately so noodles were not mushy when I mixed the sauce with noodles 45 minutes later at my home. Kids liked Jjajang myun a lot as the black bean sauce was all over their faces in the end. I do loved the taste of noodles but didn't care the onions in that. I absolutely loved Jampong which has a perfect spicy kick with good amount seafood. The noodles were chewy and flavorful. The broth was in a light orange color and tasted so right with noodles. The portion was huge for $15 for both dishes . I fed my family with these two dishes adding a few sliced cucumbers. Cannot really beat that.
(5)J C.
The first time I ate at the Assi Plaza / Market food court, I ate at Lai Lai to try out their famous half & half Jjahm Jja Myun (1/2 Jjahm Bbong & 1/2 Jja jahng myun). Ever since I tried the half & half + Tahng soo yook, I have been hooked. I went back yesterday for jja jahng myun & Lai Lai did not disappoint. The lady who helped me this time was even more friendly than the first lady who helped me the first time I was there. Even though it's a bit of a drive, I plan on returning to this spot again often.
(4)Gin G.
Pretty decent for quick food court food. We have only tried the Jjajangmyun n jjamppong. You can get half and half if you have the taste for both! Can't wait to go back n try more off their menu.
(3)Jennie T.
I was a little skeptical when Kenny told me that a Chinese restaurant called Lai Lai in the Assi Plaza has jjajangmyun and jjamppong. A couple of friends had recently been to the Lai Lai in downtown Chicago and the jjajangmyun lover said that she didn't really like theirs. So upon hearing the name Lai Lai, I immediately thought that it's the same restaurant. Fortunately, while I have no idea whether the two restaurants are connected, this particular Lai Lai had a pretty tasty jjajangmyun and jjamppong combination dish (#3 on the menu) for $8.50. My cravings for jjajangmyun was finally satisfied! The flavor of the jjajangmyun was so good! The jjamppong was pretty decent too, but I think I've had better in Chicago. I am definitely going to want to stop by here every time I go to Assi now. I love jjajangmyun!
(4)J K.
This used to be my favoriate place for Korean-Chinese fix until 3 years ago, but recently the quality and taste have been getting worse. I still go there from time to time because of the price, but I know I am getting what I pay for.
(3)Mink L.
Lai Lai beats every Chinese Korean restaurant with jam pong I have ever been to. The soup is the just right amount of spice and very clean. I also love this place because you can get a jam ja combo where you get black bean noodles(ja jang myun) on one side and the seafood noodle soup(jam pong)in the other. Great place for lunch!
(5)Joanne L.
"Peking noodle"/ja ja myung is what I come here for. Fresh tasting noodles, topped with Black bean sauce & julienne style cool cucumber... it's delicious! I crave this dish, happy to get my fix closer to home. The Seafood Noodle dish is tasty. large plump shrimp, tender squid, and spicy sauce. (same noodles) Located in Korean Asian supermarket, Assi. Casual atmosphere, Order at the counter, cafeteria style seating. Comes with side dishes, small pieces of raw white onion and black seaweed paste that you dip together and eat. Not sure why it taste so good. Haha. Good deal! Big portion, cheap price. My kind of meal. Get your grocery shopping or asian snacks while your at it.:)
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