SuYu Pei

What a gem of a restaurant! The owner is incredibly friendly and even took the time to show us the traditional way to eat our Moo Shu Pork – it was fantastic! He also recommended the Drunken Noodles, and they did not disappoint. Excellent food and even better service. This is my new go-to spot for Chinese food.

The food was absolutely gross. No flavor at all. The meat was chewy and would dissolve in your mouth. The only edible dish we ordered thing were the crab Rangoon’s but they were mediocre at best. Def would not come back. We had basic plates the Chicago fried rice and the beef chow mein very basic but not good at all. The service was friendly and attentive but the food flavor/quality was very very poor. Not sure how this place is so highly rated.

The food is really good, the service is great as well, the food is in the take out container which is very smart!

The food wasn't the best but the waitress that I had her name was Melissa was absolutely amazing along with funny and really sweet

Su Yu Pei is a good mid level Asian dining experience. The menu offers simple Chinese standards and a few Korean specialties. Clean, comfortable enough with padded booths and formica tables. The evening we were there, we enjoyed the sixties music that was at a reasonable level for good conversation. I ordered Kung pao chicken that was tasty and well prepared, but absent of the peanuts and the chili peppers. The egg drop soup was excellent and had a delicious delicate flavor with just the right minimal amount of fresh vegetables. A fellow diner stated that the crab Rangoon is the best in town. Our young waiter was hardworking and very courteous. The owner was good-natured and kind as he helped us split the bill into separate checks.

I was waiting for my car to be ready for pickup at a friend’s mechanic shop and I walked into SuYu Pei on 16th Ave SW for lunch at 1:15 today (Thursday) and was greeted immediately and told I could sit wherever I’d like. Not even 20 seconds later my waiter, Leo, showed up and told me about the lunch specials: For $10, you can choose from a large list of lunch items, each including an entree, side of rice, and a cheese Rangoon! He could tell I was stuck with all of the choices so he asked me what kinds of things I normally liked and recommended his favorite dish, so that’s what I chose. I ordered the Sichuan with chicken, but you can also order it with beef, shrimp or tofu. I’m not lying when I say the food came out, piping hot, in about three minutes. Anyone who knows me knows I love sauce. I didn’t have to get any extra sauce for this bad boy, it was sauuuuucy! 😍 The white rice was nice and sticky, the way it’s supposed to be, and the cheese Rangoon was crispy on the edges and soft and all the way filled in the middle. Leo was so knowledgeable about the menu and fun to talk to, not to mention quick at noticing and asking for refills or if I needed anything else. I even found out that we knew a lot of the same people and we talked and laughed about that fact for a few minutes. After he brought me a box for the rest of my food, I told him my car was getting worked on at a shop nearby so I might sit a while longer if that was ok, and he looked concerned and told me the area wasn’t super great for walking and asked me if I needed a ride back to the shop! Talk about customer service! I’m currently still sitting in the booth at SuYu Pei, but if I didn’t want to be, I could be in and out in 20 minutes easily. With the amazing customer service, super tasty food, and quick delivery times, If you’re looking for somewhere to stop on your lunch break, this is definitely the place!

We went for the $10 lunch specials & were surprised on how many selections there were. Our waitress was prompt & courteous & made a joke about not delivering the correct food, as 3 of us ordered the same 😆. She checked on us often & took extra care wrapping up my extra ragoon. Nice touch! We drove from Muscatine ( about an hour) as I had previously saw them on FB. WE WERE VERY HAPPY & WILL RETURN. The dishes were nicely portioned & ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

GLUTEN FREE!! My wife is allergic to gluten and very sensitive. Not only were they careful enough that my wife had no issues, but they were very accommodating and the food was delicious. We loved the original Peis, a family favorite for years, but SuYu has taken it up a notch. A must try for everyone and don't wait for anyone with Celiac.

Service is always amazing! They customized spice levels accordingly. My husband wanted extra spicy but I'm a medium spice girl. Huge portions. I love how they deliver food in the to go boxes so you don't have to ask for them.

First off the service is amazing! Kind and welcoming environment as well as sweet employee! The food has so much flavor and always a hit for me and my family!

If you know, you know how amazing their food is, always was, and will be. The owner is passionate and is truly dedicated to his mastered art of cuisine. No one can match SuYu Pei's crab rangoons and sweet n sour sauce! Visited on 4/27/2025

I was waiting for my car to be ready for pickup at a friend's mechanic shop and I walked into SuYu Pei on 16th Ave SW for lunch at 1:15 today (Thursday) and was greeted immediately and told I could sit wherever I'd like. Not even 20 seconds later my waiter, Leo, showed up and told me about the lunch specials: For $10, you can choose from a large list of lunch items, each including an entree, side of rice, and a cheese Rangoon! He could tell I was stuck with all of the choices so he asked me what kinds of things I normally liked and recommended his favorite dish, so that's what I chose. I ordered the Sichuan with chicken, but you can also order it with beef, shrimp or tofu. I'm not lying when I say the food came out, piping hot, in about three minutes. Anyone who knows me knows I love sauce. I didn't have to get any extra sauce for this bad boy, it was sauuuuucy! The white rice was nice and sticky, the way it's supposed to be, and the cheese Rangoon was crispy on the edges and soft and all the way filled in the middle. Leo was so knowledgeable about the menu and fun to talk to, not to mention quick at noticing and asking for refills or if I needed anything else. I even found out that we knew a lot of the same people and we talked and laughed about that fact for a few minutes. After he brought me a box for the rest of my food, I told him my car was getting worked on at a shop nearby so I might sit a while longer if that was ok, and he looked concerned and told me the area wasn't super great for walking and asked me if I needed a ride back to the shop! Talk about customer service! I'm currently still sitting in the booth at SuYu Pei, but if I didn't want to be, I could be in and out in 20 minutes easily. With the amazing customer service, super tasty food, and quick delivery times, If you're looking for somewhere to stop on your lunch break, this is definitely the place!

My family has been going to the Pei's restaurants for decades. Since the late 90's. I literally have absolutely no complaints for all these years.

Walked in, greeted, ordered take out, they was quick and the food was hot. Great, welcoming atmosphere.

Great tasting food, good portions, and excellent service. I had the Singapore Mei Fun with chicken and shrimp as well as the Hot and Sour soup. Thoroughly enjoyed my meal.

Simple atmosphere. Nothing fancy but the food quality is very good, hot, and so fast. Madi was my server and she gave the best service. i went there on a Wednesday between6-6:30 and the place was pretty full but everything was good and fast. This is the mid Western United States so authentic chinese food is difficult to find at best and especially getting authentic chinese ingredients is even more difficult but they dk a great job regardless of what some reviews say the quality of food is excellent. Thanks to Madi and the Chef! Great job!

I met friends at SuYu Pei Chinese (3200 16th Avenue SW Suite D 319-363-2626). SuYu Pei is a local family owned restaurant They are well known for delicious food and affordable $10.00 lunch specials. They make it easy to order takeout or delivery. I ordered the Mongolian Chicken lunch ($10.00) which includes Fried or Steamed Rice and a Crab Rangoon! I also requested a bowl of Hot and Sour Soup ($6.00) for an appetizer, with Water ($0.00) to drink. Smaller cups of soup ($3.00) are available. Melissa, our waitress, stopped by a number of times to assure there were no issues and we were satisfied. Pei's food hit the spot! I left VERY satisfied. SuYu Pei's is highly recommended! I Definitely Will Return.

Crab Rangoon's are delicious! It feels like they just moved in and aren't settled yet.

Wasn't sure what to expect from this little place but it was very good! Everything was very fresh and our meal was delicious aside from one thing... the egg rolls were literally dripping with grease, so we did not enjoy those, won't order them again. Besides that, the food was great and the service was excellent. Ignore the ambiance, the food is worth it.

Those who know Dave from his prior role at Pei's know that he took over this former restaurant space and is slowly making it his own. The food is so worth overlooking the atmosphere that some reviewers complain about. When they first started out they served the meals in containers as they moved from a take-out-only place. Big deal. Look at it as a unique business model v complaining about it. The rangoons are packed with cream cheese - they don't state they have crab (that way they can be vegetarian). The rangoons are a family recipe in taste and design (not folded allowing for even more cream cheese!!) and echo Pei's Mandarin of yesteryear. The rangoons are well-known to and loved by those of us who have lived here for years. Never had a bad meal. Those of us who know this institution will continue to come back and enjoy a good meal. Haters gonna hate.

The food is so good! Very happy they re-opened several years back.We love to go for their daily lunch specials.

Food was absolutely delicious and our server was so kind and attentive to us. Everyone in our party got a wide variety of food and there were no complaints! Will definitely be back.

So glad Pei's is back! I came with some friends for their $10 lunch special - almost anything on the menu with white or friend rice and a crab Rangoon. It was just how I remember it. I got the Ming's chicken a personal favorite. Whether you are dining in or getting takeout, SuYu Pei's is what you need in your life right now!

Superb Chinese food! Pei's food is superb. Fried rice, egg rolls, ragoons, lomein, all cooked to perfection. Nobody will go home hungry because they serve it in big portions. The owner used to own/cook for Pei's Mandarin so he is a highly experienced chef.

I've tried a lot of Chinese places in Cedar Rapids / Marion. Some have been slightly better than others. Some have been very good for a short time. Since I first tried SuYu Pei, every meal I have had there has been absolutely fantastic. They are not just slightly better than the other options. They are head and shoulders above any of the other Chinese restaurants I have tried in Iowa. SuYu Pei is the only place I can think of where I constantly try new things because everything I try is better than the last. If you like spicy food, I highly recommend the Singapore mei fun. If you don't like spicy food, I also love the Mongolian chicken / beef / pork, and the princess chicken / beef / pork.

Good Chinese food. Nothing ground breaking but solid and seemed like a clean restaurant.

Very Good and spicy the shrimp are huge. Best Chinese food in CR. I have tried several dishes and all were excellent but this is my favorite so far.

Fantastic! Did take out based on other reviews I had heard about and from the ordering over the phone and the pick up which my wife did was such a great experience...so attentive, great customer service! The food - everything we ordered for take out was top notch...quality and by far the freshest crab ragoons I've ever had...everything we ordered seemed from scratch and it showed...compliments to this restaurant and their staff. Looking forward to dining in next time around!

I'll be completely honest - as far as the food goes, I'd say that this was a 4-star experience. However, I don't want to be "that guy" that gives this new restaurant its first sub-5 star rating. Also, I have a soft spot in my heart for the original Pei's Mandarin over on 6th Street. That was a regular destination for us when I still lived here, and on our visits back to the area we would often go back. So when I learned that this is the next iteration of Pei's, I knew that I wanted to give it a try. The new menu is relatively simple and easy to understand, classified by sauce/flavor rather than meat or vegetable category. That is, instead of having a chicken or pork section of the menu, you can choose from "Mongolian" or "princess" or "General Tao's", and then pick your protein (beef, shrimp, tofu). We ordered takeout, which was a bit problematic at first. The first half dozen times I tried to call, the phone would ring but then would convert to a busy signal. For a while we wondered whether the restaurant was still in operation. We considered choosing a different place, but I was committed to checking this place out and decided to just get in my car and start the 20 minute drive, and I would just place my order when I arrived. However, about 5 minutes into my drive I was able to get through and place the order. I did have just a teeny bit of trouble finding the place, because currently the sign for the former restaurant is what's visible from the road. There is a temporary canvas sign hanging below it, so as I pulled up close I could see that I made it to the right destination. In our takeout boxes that evening were: Orange shrimp - nice plump breaded shrimp coated in a sweet and tangy orange sauce. As is often the case with these kinds of dishes, there was more cornstarch than necessary, but it was a good bite. Chicken chow mein - a fairly standard dish, but pretty well-executed. The chicken was tender but the dish could used some more vegetables. It was cooked with a brown sauce that made the flavor a little difficult to distinguish from our other two dishes, but I appreciated that it wasn't too salty either. General Tao's pork - be advised that even though this is not labeled as a spicy dish, there is a little bit of heat. Flavor-wise, it seemed to be similar to chow mein and the tofu dish, just with a little kick to it. I liked the mix of vegetables in this dish, but the pork was perhaps a little overcooked and slightly tough. Broccoli tofu - as already mentioned, the flavor was similar to the pork and noodle dish. This isn't necessarily a criticism but it wasn't possible to determine the similarities in advance based on the menu description. To be certain, the other flavor options do make themselves clear. In any case, this tofu dish was my favorite of the evening. So, this was an enjoyable and nostalgic experience for me. Glad to see that the Pei family is back in the game, and I'm looking forward to getting food here again when my path takes me back to CR.

The best chinese food I have ever had, Beijing and Panda aren't even in the same ball park. Everything is so authentic, especially the recipes. The service was amazing, I couldn't have asked for anything better. The food was fresh, hot, and cooked perfectly. I ordered the Mongolian Chicken. I also only had to wait 10 minutes for the food to come out. 10/10 recommend this, if you're looking for the best chinese restaurant in the state of Iowa, Suyu Pei is tho one!

Fresh vegetables, my daughter had the shrimp said it tasted fresh. The chicken I had was perfect and not at all over cooked. Rice was fresh not old and sticky. Fantastic crab ragoons . Fast service. Highly recommend. Will definitely go back!

We've had the good fortune to enjoy Asian food in many parts of the US and around the world. What we had at SuYu Pei could hold its own against most. Top 25%. Fast, courteous and a very generous serving(s). Plenty for leftovers. Waitress was very kind. Reasonable price. We'll be back. Thanks.

jjajangmyeon was so good!! have had it twice now and both times were so good! also tried the general tao's and that was super good too!! the people working in there were super nice both time i've been, excited to try more!!

Great tasting food with amazing portions. It's not the cheapest but also you are getting like two meals with one order which is nice. Service is quick and nice. It's mostly a takeout place and they have seating inside. Add like a TV or more wall decor because it looks like the sit down restaurant part isn't used ever. Will go again for sure! Also gluten free and vegetarian options!

Went based on Yelp reviews, and it did not disappoint. Food was served quickly, even though the restaurant was busy for Father's Day. Egg rolls were served cut in two, which made for a nice presentation and easier eating. The spicy mustard had a very welcome amount of heat to it. No packets of mustard, a squeeze bottle brought to the table. Like how entrees and rice were served in to go containers. Some may not like this due to a lack of presentation, though it made taking home the generous servings much easier. The service was attentive and friendly. Drink refills were prompt, without being requested. We asked for chop sticks, and our server was happy and pleasant in delivering them. That may sound odd, though some places can be challenging to provide them. The food was very good, the Kung Pao chicken was flavorful. My son commented on the generous amount of chicken in the sesame chicken. Definitely will visit again.

I ordered the sweet and sour shrimp and the shrimp was way over cooked. Like a deep fat fried little pud of leather. I also had an egg roll and the cabbage was very coarsely cut and all of it wanted to come out on the first bite. I can only judge based on this one meal so maybe the cook was having a bad night.

The staff was friendly. Ordering was easy. In my opinion, the aroma and look of the fried rice was more appetizing then the actual flavor/taste. I look forward to trying other items on their menu.

This place is an amazing authentic local Chinese restaurant! We had food for days! We will be back!!

Great, tasty food at good prices. Friendly staff. Gluten free options.

Great food and the place is clean. Wait staff is awesome. Had the chicken chow mien really good. I like how they serve the meals in to go cartons at the table.

Food was very tasty! The crab Rangoons are delicious. Service was awesome. Will definitely return here again.

Extremely good food! We got the szichuan tofu and veggie fried rice for takeout. It was quick to be done, all veggies were super fresh, and the tofu texture was perfect. I only with they had vegetable (no meat) egg rolls!

I would not serve this to my PIGS! First, the place was filthy. My eggrolls were barely warm, and soggy.. The audacity to think they can put pictures of beautifully presented food on their webpages and then serve you food that doesn't even come close to it. What deception? The wontons they were soggy, and I believe it was cream, cheese, dip, tuna fish, water. And that's giving it a complement. The food was bland, low quality ingredients, shame on them for even attempting to call this food. The tea was served, lukewarm, and tasted stale. I would question the kitchen how clean it is, if you're going to compare it to the front of the restaurant ???? When talking to the management trying to explain the situation. sent out a person with a child's mentality, and the inability to see the problems within the organization. I've been blessed to eat around the world. I can honestly say this was the worst meal I've had in over a decade. This is an honest review. We were told that they're training somebody to cook in the back of the kitchen, and this is why the food that we received was what it was. Why would you use your customers as guinea pigs to teach somebody how to cook. Isn't that what the owners responsibility? It is to taste that food. Some of the lowest standards I've ever seen in a restaurant in my entire life. Considering everything that has happened. The way the food was presented the quality of the food. The cleanliness of the location I feel the Board of Health should inquire into their establishment if they are properly, addressing the needs of the public in the presentation. If you have a pallet, and understand quality and good food, avoid this place like the plague!!!! The positive reviews must be from people that are either friends family or just don't have a pallet. What a waste of money!

Great food, hot and fresh! Glad that they brought the long standing recipes to SuYu Pei!

We just ate here for Christmas Eve - amazing!! So delicious and fresh. everything was awesome, best hot and sour soup I've ever had. We ordered a lot (family of 7) and every dish was amazing. Leo our server was so friendly and hospitable. Jan's friendliness on the phone was the reason we checked it out. Friendly staff, clean place, great food. We will be back!

Pei what is the original Chinese restaurant this is the new Chinese restaurant for CR please support this man he is the son of the original Chinese restaurant off of 33 st

The first few times we tried this place we were so excited! The food was amazing! Great vegetarian options. We went for dinner 4 times. The last two times we went for lunch and it was awful. They do not "wok" or stir fry the lunch portions. This time they also did not mix the sauces. I ordered a "sweet and tangy" sauced dish. They put sweet sauce on the bottom, (very few steamed but not cooked or mixed veggies on top--way less than expected) and chili sauce on top, again, not mixed. I've never come across this in any Chinese restaurant! They always flash cook the veggies and sauces in a wok--that's what gives the yummy taste. We may go back for dinner to see if it is a lunch issue or if they got a different cook. It's so disappointing because we had met the new family owners, which are the next generation of the past owner, and they were so great. I hope they consider changing the lunch preparation. I put three starts because it was so good before and I don't want to tank the rating.

I didn't know what to expect, but I saw the reviews and I've been to Pei's in the past, like 20 years ago. There's no good Chinese food in IC, so we drove up here. We nearly missed it, twice, because there's no lighted sign like every other business. Walked in and it was much smaller than I expected, but nearly full at the tables and the phone line. Waiter was a kid, probably still in HS. Behind the counter he didn't look like he knew what he was doing, but ended up providing excellent service. The menu was smaller than normal, but nicely pared down, even my vegetarian wife was pretty happy with choices. Food came fast enough and in the right order. Food was very good, even as leftovers. My only digs are the all-white front-of-house and the Asian kitchen staff (maybe original Pei cooks?). I just thought the division was strange. And the food came in strange take-out boxes, which I understand the practicality of, but it felt tacky. Overall, well worth the trip and will come back again.

Best place since the original! Dave and crew are the best. If you haven't tried it what are you waiting for? One of my favorite places to go out to eat at. Food is amazing! Place is great!

Best place to eat. The Chicago Fried Rice is a large portion and every taste. Friendly staff, clean and quick service.

Folks if you want amazing Chinese, this is the place. My spouse and I go here at least once a week. It's hard to stay away from such delicious food, fast service, and a wonderful staff. Thanks SuYu and staff!!!

Great food. Recommend highly. Egg rolls are awesome. Rangoons are great too! Highly recommended.

Amazing Chinese food! I have never had a bad meal there. chef David is quite the conversationalist!

Pei's is my favorite Chinese restaurant. They have the best egg rolls and crab raggoons, bar none. They have brought back all of my faves, and I try to eat here as much as possible.

This place is an absolute joke. I do not know how they have so many good reviews because that was a far cry from what we experienced today. Their furniture should be thrown in a dumpster for starters. We tried to sit at 4 different places and finally ended up at what they called the bar. The first booth table was super wobbly. The next four you sunk down into the seating like the springs were broken. The "bar" was made from cheap plywood but seemed to be at least relatively sturdy. The hot tea tasted like they never cleaned the pot it was brewed in. Had a funny taste to it. The egg rolls were ok, but lukewarm. The crab rangoons were nothing but cream cheese in a wonton wrapper but they were at least hot and edible. The food came served in a take-out container and the waitress said most people do take-out, so they just serve everything in those containers. The shrimp was over-cooked and the food was colorless as well as tasteless. When we told the waitress we could not eat the food, she never apologized, just seemed to act like that's just how it was. The manager then tried to pull her away to help elsewhere while we were speaking to her, so we said ,"are you the manager? We'll talk to you instead." He never once apologized, finally offered to comp it 50% but we were not ok with that because we just could not eat it. We agreed to pay 50% on the appetizers because we ate half of those. He stated that the owner would want us to pay something for it. Save yourself the trouble and go elsewhere. We left and went to Beijing's where we had a lovely meal.

sorry for bad review but literally the worst Chinese I have ever had. Mongolian beef had a water sauce did not stick to the tough flour coated bottom of the barrel meat. had one bite, I actually think the meat tasted rotten.. the egg foo young gravy was so salty and the chicken was in the sauce. really bad meal.

Was really looking forward to trying the food, I've heard such good things and the entrees we ordered were good but was very disappointed with the "crab" rangoons. They looked great but when I bit into one there was no crab at all, just cream cheese. I read the menu again to see if maybe I was mistaken but it does say crab rangoons on the menu and says it's a homemade cream cheese filling. When I asked the waitress if there was supposed to be crab in the CRAB rangoon's she said "no they don't put crab in it it's just cream cheese", so no veggies, or seasoning?? Even though it says "homemade cream cheese filling"? I was just very confused. It was very disappointing, especially because the old Pei's was so good. If you do decide to try Suyu Pei's do not get the crab rangoons expecting crab.