Welcome to Monkey King Jianbing
In the heart of Skokie, Illinois lies Monkey King Jianbing, a hidden gem offering a unique blend of Chinese flavors in the form of pancakes and waffles. This Asian-owned establishment provides a casual and quiet dining experience, with the option for takeout and outdoor seating. With limited vegetarian options available, Monkey King Jianbing stands out for its delicious dishes and covered outdoor seating area. The perfect spot to unwind and indulge in authentic Chinese cuisine, this restaurant captivates guests with its tantalizing flavors and warm atmosphere. Don't miss the chance to experience a taste of China at Monkey King Jianbing.
- 3411 Dempster St SKOKIE, IL 60076 Hotline: (847) 410-7118
Looking for a hidden gem in Skokie, IL that combines the flavors of pancakes, waffles, and Chinese cuisine? Look no further than Monkey King Jianbing. This Asian-owned restaurant offers a unique dining experience that is not to be missed.
Located at 3411 Dempster St, Monkey King Jianbing is a casual, quiet spot with limited vegetarian options. Whether you choose to dine outdoors on their covered seating area or opt for takeout, you can expect a delicious meal that will leave your taste buds wanting more.
One of the highlights of Monkey King Jianbing is their signature dish, the Jianbing. This traditional Chinese street food consists of a thin pancake filled with various savory ingredients. The result is a crispy, flavorful treat that is perfect for any time of day. Pair it with a refreshing drink from their alcohol menu for the ultimate dining experience.
Overall, Monkey King Jianbing is a must-visit for those looking to explore the intersection of Chinese and Western flavors. With its private lot parking and relaxed atmosphere, it's the perfect spot for a quiet meal with friends or family. Just be sure to leave your furry friends at home, as dogs are not allowed on the premises.

I love the jian bing with beef floss ; and the bubble waffles are delicious. The place is always clean, the proprietor is always friendly, the service is quick, and the prices are reasonable. .

Jian bing is very good. Popcorn chicken is good too. Don't get egg shaped waffles, not good at all. They provide disposable gloves, very thoughtful. Free parking and restroom.

I had the fried chicken jianbing and it was amazing. The fried chicken popcorn was pretty good too. Definitely will go again.

So good my friends and I had to come back for seconds!! Fast and friendly service too. Will definitely come back whenever I’m in Chicago!

My favorite Jianbing! I’m so glad I finally get the Jianbing (Chinese style crepe) in Chicago! Still remembered I drove to Canada one time just to have the Jianbing which disappointed me a lot! High recommended Monkey King JianBing and worth the try! With your choices of filling, the fried chicken, fried shrimp, minced pork with hot dog are so good.

Delicious. This is my first ever Jianbing and I loved it, I ordered the fried shrimp one and it has such an amazing bite, just fresh and crunchy with a bit of spice, sweet and savory flavors. Food was delivered via Doordash and arrived quickly and was rapidly consumed. I'm looking forward to trying the other options!

Great place! My friend and I went today - we've never had jianbing before and wanted to check it out. I wish I took pictures of the food but we were hungry. The portions are big and filling! We felt full afterwards. We ordered two - the pork floss and hot dog and then the fried chicken steak. Both were great but we liked the fried chicken a little more. I'm glad we could share and have half of each! It's a pretty small place with limited seating but they did have a couple of seats with back support that were really great! I don't think I'll be a regular but this place is definitely staying on my list of places to go back to. :)

Good breakfast food. I recommend their shrimp and chicken Jian bing. They're good portion, brought for 2 people.

I pass by this place all the time and I finally got the chance to try it. Because it's part of a small strip mall, there's plenty of free parking. There is a kiosk as you enter so you can easily place your order. I've had other jianbing before but I was intrigued by the fried chicken steak that this place had on the menu. At first glance, it doesn't look like much but the jianbing is quite the meal by itself. I am not a fan of burritos but a jianbing is kind of like that. I don't like burritos because I'm not a fan of flour tortilla. However the pancake wrap that jianbing uses is thin and the flavor isn't super strong. The combination of the fried chicken and the veggies make this a filling meal. I really enjoyed it and would like to stop by next time to try their other jianbing flavors and bubble waffle as well.

The space was small but their food was huge and filled me up! This small little restaurant makes some amazing Chinese street food which is kind of like a stuffed pancake but with egg and meat inside, that was super crunchy. We got the chicken steak jianbing spicy which was delicious. They have other meats like hotdog, bacon and whatever meat floss is. Not that much seating inside so we got it to go. Definitely need to come back to try the other options!