JIAN

This was my first time trying jianbing! I ordered the tofu bing. There was no line, so it only took about 5 minutes for them to prepare my crepe, but everything is cooked to order. If you stand in the right spot you can watch them cook.The jianbing had a very unique texture! The egg-based crepe was almost like an omelette (but strong enough that you can pick it up and it holds together) and the crunch comes from the fried dough crisps inside. They didn't skimp on the tofu. I ordered mine with the spicy bean paste - it wasn't the same kind of heat as hot sauce or hot peppers, but a deep aromatic spice. Unless you have a serious aversion to anything at all spicy, I don't think their "spicy" will give you issues.You order at a kiosk and give it your phone number so that you get a text when your order is ready. The staff was also nice enough to call out to me when they had mine, and the text arrived at basically the same time that they called. Even though my interaction with them was brief, they seemed polite.This vendor is located in the French Market, which has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and a nice atmosphere. I heard it could be busy at lunch, but I was there around 1-1:30 and it was pretty calm by my standards.

I like the Chinese crepe here. It has a chewy thin crepe, paired with crunchy bits. You can select what protein to add, and I mush recommend the pull pork. One thing to be aware that when it gets busy, it could take longer time. Each crepe is prepared carefully with the different layers. I'd suggest to order ahead.

Yum! I love jianbing and had not had this in so long! We ordered the dried pork with seaweed, and it was an explosion of flavors. We loved the umami with the spicy. It was so good! And the wontons add a little crunch! This booth is located in the train station's French market. There are so many options there for good food. There is a little seating area with string lights. Very cute for being adjacent to a train terminal.

This was my first time here and I was so excited to find Joan Bing in Chicago! It's a stall inside the Metra Market. They have screens to order from and offer different flavors of protein to add to the Jian bing. We came an hour or so before close and there was only one person making them which led to a longer wait. The portion size was nice, but I was a bit disappointed by the shrimp one. Not only was the shrimp overcooked and hard, there were only 3 pieces the size of a half dollar. Also I had asked for the spice level to be medium and it didn't seem to have ANY spice at all. The pulled pork one had a nice flavor, but that too didn't seem to have any spice and medium was also requested. Two jian bings came out to around $35 with tip which in my opinion rather steep. I would come here again to try another flavor but hopefully it will have some spice and substance to it.

So I was about to give up on finding the BEST Jianbing in Chicago and gave this last spot a try, I was MINDBLOWN. FYI I have never tried crawfish in my LIFE because of all the WORK it takes to de-shell and you end up with a tiny lil thing. Crawfish Jianbing - INCREDIBLE, I love the fushion to the traditional version, juicy, crunchy, sweet and savory.Anyways, I defintely recommend y'all stop by and grab yourself a snack while you're in the area!

JIAN makes a unique crawfish jianbing with plenty of crawfish tails, crispy wonton strips, and a lacy, barely-there egg layer. It's essentially impossible to pick up with either your hands or with chopsticks, so expect to get messy.Could they have used less mayo? Absolutely, in my book, but admittedly my book doesn't ever have that much mayo in it. I should have probably ordered it spicy and maybe also added pickles.I would have an aneurysm if I saw any kind of bing on sale for $13.50 in China, but for the West Loop, it's reasonable, especially given how huge it is and how much crawfish they put in there. It's definitely a full meal.Note that you order from a tablet, so don't do what I did and stand there awkwardly clearing my throat while the lady behind the frying pan texts on her phone.

Like other restaurants in this area of the city, it's a bit pricey compared to similar shops outside of the loop but Jian provides large portions of delicious JianBing at reasonable prices (this easily feeds 2) within the French Market. You need to make sure you eat it fresh here, to maintain the good crispiness inside the JianBing while also getting that addictive freshly seared egg flavor. I've only tried the non-spicy options here but it's plenty flavorful with the normal fillings.Service is nice and quick, though I've only been here during less busy weekend morning times and the stand looks clean and eye-catching.

I never had a Jiangbing before, so I can't compare this to anything. With that being said, it was super delicious. I got the spicy pork Bing and it was full of different flavors that ranged from spicy to sweet. My son ordered the smoked bacon and we both liked it the most. Not only did the bacon one have a variety of flavors like the pork, but it also had a variety of textures to include the soft egg, crispy fried breading, creamy avocado, and crispy smoked bacon. The ingredients were fresh, the food was hot, and the serving was more than enough for a single meal. The service was swift and straight forward. The ambience was a little lacking considering that it was in the French market which is usually packed. I was pleasantly surprised with a small seating area across from the food stand. Overall this was a unique meal that I am happy to have explored. I recommend you check out JIAN on your visit to the French market.

I can't believe this authentic breakfast item can be found here in Chicago.Jian Bing is a super common street food item across China, kind of like a hot dog cart.Its savory, crispy, soft, just a bit sweet, and spicy. Its actually a perfect breakfast meal.I recommend just getting the OG, but asking for no seaweed if its ur first time. You won't regret it!

I really like my jianbing. They put a crispy piece of something in every one and it is so tasty. It can be a little bit of a long wait but if you've ever seen one being made, you'd understand why. The owner is really nice and we just wandered around the stall until we found seating.