Welcome to Monkey King JIANBING, where we bring you the bold and vibrant flavors of authentic Chinese street food. Inspired by the legendary Monkey King from Chinese folklore, our restaurant is a celebration of creativity, flavor, and culinary adventure.
At Monkey King JIANBING, we believe in the power of food to transport you to a different world. Our menu features a variety of JIANBING, a popular street food from Northern China that combines savory crepes with an array of delicious fillings. Each JIANBING is meticulously crafted to deliver a burst of flavors that will tantalize your taste.
Piggly Wiggly
Much better dine-in than takeout. I tried delivery once and it was soggy, but eating it fresh in the shop is amazing—the crispy cracker stays super crunchy and the wrap is really satisfying. Highly recommend the crispy chicken cutlet jianbing; the crab stick one is great too. Tip: eat it right away for the best texture. 5/5 (as long as you dine-in or eat immediately).
… moreChristina
Fried shrimp jianbing was a delectable combination of so many textures and flavors wrapped up in a freshly griddled crepe. The textural contrast between the shatteringly crispy wonton sheet and the soft, chewy crepe was downright addictive. Every bite was flavorful: smoky, savory, slightly sweet, a little spicy, and wildly satisfying. It’s the comfort of street food in one messy, glorious handful.
… moreAdam Kriska
Amazing food we always get this carry out. My brother and I usually get the fried chicken option. We haven’t tried the waffle stuff but the main items, the jianbings are very good and the prices are good.
… moreBrenda K
If you drive too fast, you could miss it! The location is not obvious, the sign is pretty small! We decided to come for some authentic jianbing! The Egg and Hot Dog pancake had more flavor than the Fried Shrimp Jianbing! The texture of the egg and hot dog pancake was a little thicker and very tasty! The fried shrimp jianbing had too much crunch and not enough sauce! The chocolate bubble was pretty good, filled with enough chocolate that you can taste it, it was chewy and soft! The staff was very friendly and when she brought out the food, we got napkins and a pair of plastic gloves so our hands would not be greasy when we eat our food! Very smart indeed!
… moreWinnie Mae Sarangay
Monkey King Jianbing is located at Dempster and McCormick of Skokie. It is a small perfect short time dine-in and to-go delicious Chinese street food inspire breakfast and lunch meals!
I was recommended by a close friend to try out their egg sandwiches. So I ordered their Meat Floss and Beef Hot Dog Jianbing egg sandwich wrap. The wrap is made out of an egg batter which is then wrap around in layers of lettuce, possibly a deep fried crunchy wonton, pork meat floss, a hot dog, and drizzled sauces with a choice of either spicy or no spicy and sweet and savory sauce.
Their menu offers more from small appetizers such as crab rangoon and dumplings to desserts!
09.12.2025
… moreBrian Foster
First time having Jianbing and really enjoyed it. Nice to try something different. I don’t have anything to compare it to, but it was fresh and delicious. Parking in front of the restaurant is difficult (4 spots) but there should be street parking nearby.
… moreNatonion
Great place and food, waaay better Jianbing than the one in Union Station. They also give disposable gloves, very thoughtful! I recommend the fried chicken and the meat floss hotdog.
Price is cheap too. Slightly hot in the summer if you plan to dine in.
… moredylan ibrahim
I recently had the pleasure of ordering food at Monkey King, and it was an absolute delight! From the moment I walked in, the service was impeccable—fast, friendly, and welcoming. The highlight of the meal was definitely the meat floss hot dog jianbing, which was a perfect blend of savory, crispy, and flavorful. I also loved the thoughtful touch of providing disposable gloves, making it super convenient and mess-free to enjoy the deliciousness. Overall, Monkey King is a must-visit for anyone craving authentic and innovative Chinese street food!
… moreHouse_ Prieto
Love the food! It’s different and exciting and delicious every time. If you haven’t tried Monkey King yet, go for it! Personally a fan of the hot dog and meat floss Jianbing, but others I was with also really liked the fried chicken Jianbing and the egg waffles. My only complaint is that I don’t live closer!
… moreNopia Man
We had fried shrimp jianbing and fried chicken steak jianbing today. They are very delicious and tasty. The store is very clean and quiet. It’s very thoughtful for them to provide a pair of gloves to avoid making hands greasy.
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