Monkey King Jianbing – Chicago 🥞

Turns out I’d been eating it wrong all along — it’s not the food, it’s how you eat it! Recently dined in and realized: fresh, on-the-spot is everything. 📍 Monkey King Jianbing (near Evanston/Skokie) 3411 Dempster St, Skokie, IL 60076 ✅ Eat-in is AMAZING: The crispy cracker is super crunchy — that satisfying crunch with every bite! Generous fillings, totally hits the spot for the Chinese soul. (Just wish they served hotter, less sweet soy milk — the current one’s a pass.) 🚫 Takeout/ delivery warning: The cracker gets soggy fast once packed — the experience plummets. 🌟 Must-orders: 1️⃣ Crispy Chicken Jianbing – Chicken cutlet + crispy cracker = double happiness! 2️⃣ Crab Stick Jianbing – Also tasty 3️⃣ Veggie + Egg – Lighter but still delicious 📝 Tips: 🔸 EAT IMMEDIATELY! Don’t spend too long taking photos (I know it’s hard 😭). 🔸 If taking out: start eating right away — don’t wait till you get home if it’s a 20–30 minute drive. ⭐️ Overall: 5/5 — but only if eaten fresh in-store or right away! #ChicagoEats #Skokie #Evanston #Jianbing #ChineseFood #FoodReview #ChicagoFoodie