lark and owl

221 S Gilbert St, Iowa City
(319) 351-2836

Recent Reviews

Petri Finch

large portions and tasty food!!!

Albert P.

This spot never disappoints. The food here is delicious. The price is great with the portion size of the food. Delivery is always on time and sometimes early which is a plus!!!

Derek Johnk

Went there late-night earlier this month. Put in a big order, lots of spicy things I hadn’t heard of before.All of it was delicious, simply delicious.So glad this place opened!

Katherine O.

This is our new favorite place for American-style Chinese! We have ordered twice so far and loved everything: general tsos chicken, Mongolian beef, beef with broccoli and sweet and sour shrimp plus egg drop soup and crab rangoons. Pick in the alley is super easy and no-contact. Everything is hot and fresh. I recommend everyone support this place!

Louise Rauh

Excellent flavors. Choices limited but executed very well.

Colin Underwood

Got L&O for the first time today. Menu options you would expect from typical Chinese takeout/comfort food places, but probably the best quality I’ve ever had. The General Tso’s chicken was fried perfectly, just the right crunch. The shrimp fried rice is the best fried rice I’ve had in town. Generous portions too! If you like Chinese takeout and aren’t ordering from here you are doing yourself a serious disservice.

Natushii P

I've known about this place for awhile but only tried it the other day on a whim. I have to say, I regret not eating here sooner. Portions are huge, and the food is AMAZING. This is my go-to for Chinese food in Iowa City now.

Ana Gabriela

I love the lunch deals! Food is delicious and fresh. Lunch portions are very generous. Crab Rangoon is good too. Staff offers excellent customer service. Love the kung pao chicken from here; mostly because of the veggies that come with it.

Sage Comstock

New go-to Chinese food place! Portions were huge and reasonably priced. Most importantly, all the food tasted fantastic!

Kylie Burdick

Quit surprised I didn’t pay more for what I got. Generous portions of excellent food that warms the heart in a time of crisis. Live your best life and order lark and owl!

AR P.

So good! Owned by an AMAZING woman. Great service, great food. Would recommend dining in or ordering out.

Mary L.

Delicious authentic Chinese food, and the workers are so kind and friendly.. great prices as well. Very surprised to see such a great place here in Iowa City

K shan

Highly recommend this restaurant. The owners are really friendly and the food is delicious.

Isabel Henderson

Love this place! Great food in a cute little space. (Also perfect for takeout.) Try the cold noodles, scallion pancakes, and tofu jelly! (All vegetarian!)

Michael Overstreet

What pleasant noodles, familial welcome and prompting. The bodega, street-side aesthetic coupled with an unseen karaoke lounge of high repute makes you feel as though you were anywhere but small town Midwest.

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