Mark Pi's

No, Mark Pi's does not sell apple pie, and the radius of a circle has nothing to do with it. A guy called Mark Pi created this Chinese restaurant franchise. He was born in South Korea to Chinese parents, and after going to the United States, he rapidly built a name for himself in Chicago. It's an understatement to say he's an adept in the technique of cooking Chinese noodles. Mark Pi's noodle-making pace earned him a place in the Guinness Book of World Records.

If you go to Mark Pi's, the first guideline is to avoid the buffet. The food on the buffet is on the verge of becoming inedible. You'll want to order anything from their standard menu. Of course, start with the noodles — specifically, their Lo Mein noodles.

Mark Pi's cooking is of consistently high quality. They don't provide anything particularly unique, but their meal is reasonably priced, produced fast, and will fill you up to the brim.

Founded: 1981
Headquarters: Ohio, United States
Website: http://www.markpi.com/