Chef Xiong - Taste of Szechuan in Chicago, IL

4.5(438)Chicago, IL
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Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.5 stars with 438 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Quiet atmosphere

At a glance

Chicago, IL • 4.5★
Chef Xiong - Taste of Szechuan serves up an extraordinary Chicago, Illinois experience with its Chinese buffet delights. Located in the heart of Armour Square, this esteemed restaurant offers an all-you-can-eat experience that's sure to satisfy your cravings. With a 4.5-star rating from 438 reviewers, it's clear that Chef Xiong - Taste of Szechuan is a culinary gem. Reviewers rave about the flavors of the twice-cooked pork and the spicy cucumber salad, with many praising the impressive knife work and fresh veggies. Whether you're in the mood for a casual dining experience or a quick takeout, Chef Xiong - Taste of Szechuan has you covered with its variety of service options and amenities.
This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
2143 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, USA, Armour Square, Chicago, Illinois
Phone
(312) 877-5258
Today
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Rating
4.5 (438 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

📋Huge selection

Lots of options to choose from

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🧹Clean, comfortable

Well-maintained dining area

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Before you go

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

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Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Amenities

Available facilities and features
RestroomCurbside PickupDogs Allowed

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
Casual

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices
LunchDinnerDessertTable serviceLunchDinner

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservations

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
Credit CardsDebit CardsN F C mobile payments

Food & Drink

Menu offerings
Comfort foodSmall plates

Planning

Reservations and groups
Accepts reservations

Reviews

438 reviews

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Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

Is Chef Xiong's Szechuan food authentic?

Yes, it's super authentic, hands down the best I have had and super authentic. Chef Xiong himself is very friendly and always comes out the kitchen periodically to greet the customers and asking for feedback.

What are the standout dishes at Chef Xiong?

Standouts are the sticky rice dessert, eggplant, yibin noodles, and dry hot pot.

Is Chef Xiong's food spicy?

Yes, some dishes can be quite spicy, but they probably want to be careful with you.

Is Chef Xiong's service good?

Yes, the service is quick and friendly, and the staff are always very attentive.

Is Chef Xiong's food kid-friendly?

Yes, they are very accommodating with kids.

Is Chef Xiong's food oily?

Yes, some dishes can be too oily.

Is Chef Xiong's food good for people with stomach issues?

No, some people have experienced stomachaches and nausea after eating at Chef Xiong.

Is Chef Xiong's food worth the price?

Yes, the prices are very reasonable for the portions you get.

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Is Chef Xiong's food good for people with dietary restrictions?

Yes, they have a solid number of vegetarian options.

Is Chef Xiong's food consistent?

No, the quality of the food is inconsistent.

Is Chef Xiong's restaurant clean?

No, some people have experienced dirty tables and floors.

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

108 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, government, healthcare)

Museums & galleries

Pig

Artwork

~210 ft
Artwork

Artwork

~210 ft
Dog

Artwork

~220 ft
Rooster

Artwork

~250 ft
Monkey

Artwork

~250 ft
Rat

Artwork

~290 ft

Banking

Cathay Bank

Atm

250 West Cermak Road

~210 ft
Website
American Metro Bank

Bank

255 West Cermak Road

~340 ft
Website
Citibank

Bank

2022 South Archer Avenue

~500 ft
Pacific Global Bank

Bank

2323 South Wentworth Avenue

~0.2 mi
South Central Bank

Bank

2335 South Wentworth Avenue

~0.2 mi
Chase

Bank

1934 South State Street

~0.3 miMo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-15:00
+1 312-842-7489Website

Restaurants

Chef Xiong Taste of Sichuan

Restaurant

2143 South Archer Avenue

~10 ft
Sushi Plus Rotary Sushi Bar

Restaurant

2131 South Archer Avenue

~70 ft
Phoenix

Restaurant

2131 South Archer Avenue

~110 ft
Pho Cafe

Restaurant

232 West Cermak Road

~110 ft
+1-312-600-9636Website
Dongpo Impression

Restaurant

228 West Cermak Road

~120 ftMo-Su 11:00-21:30
+1-312-842-7818Website
Golden Bull Restaurant

Restaurant

242 West Cermak Road

~140 ft
Ahjoomah's Apron

Restaurant

218 West Cermak Road

~220 ftSu-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
+1 312-326-2800Website
MCCB Chicago

Restaurant

2138 South Archer Avenue

~220 ftSu-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
+1-312-881-0168Website
Hing Kee

Restaurant

2140 South Archer Avenue

~230 ft
Website
Xi'an Cuisine

Restaurant

225 West Cermak Road

~270 ft
+1-312-326 3171Website
Joy Yee Noodle

Restaurant

2139 South China Place

~300 ft
+1-312-328-0001Website
Chi Cafe

Restaurant

2160 South Archer Avenue

~340 ft16:00-02:00
+1-312-842-9993Website

Bars & Pubs

Sakura Karaoke Bar

Bar

234 West Cermak Road

~90 ft
+1-312-326-9168Website
No.18 Karaoke

Bar

2201 South Wentworth Avenue

~510 ft
+1-312-600-9184
Reggie’s Trainwreck Rooftop Deck

Bar

2109 South State Street

~0.3 mi
+1-312-949-0120
Reggies Music Joint

Bar

2105 South State Street

~0.3 mi
+1-312-949-0120Website

Bakeries & Desserts

Tous les Jours

Bakery

2144 South Archer Avenue

~220 ftMo-Su 09:00-19:00
+1-312-225-8488Website
Sunlight Cafe

Bakery

227 West Cermak Road

~270 ft
+1-312-674-1368
Saint Anna Bakery & Cafe

Bakery

2158 South Archer Avenue

~310 ft
+1-312-225-3168
Aji Ichiban

Confectionery

2117 South China Place

~420 ft
Fei Da Bakery

Bakery

2228 South Wentworth Avenue

~590 ft
Paris Baguette

Bakery

2239 South Wentworth Avenue

~710 ft
Website
Chiu Quon Bakery and Dim Sum

Bakery

2253 South Wentworth Avenue

~830 ft
+1-312-808-1818Website
Tasty Place

Bakery

2306 South Wentworth Avenue

~1020 ft
+1-312-842-8802
Golden Apple Cafe & Bakery

Bakery

2409 South Wentworth Avenue

~0.3 mi
+1-312-842-6888
TE'AMO Sweets

Bakery

2306 South Archer Avenue

~0.3 miWe-Mo 11:00-19:00
+1 312-731-4787Website

Cafes & Coffee

Bingo Tea

Cafe

2150 South Archer Avenue

~260 ftMo,Th 12:00-23:00, Fr,Su 11:00-00:30
+1-312-328-6668
Kung Fu Tea

Cafe

2126 South Archer Avenue

~380 ftMo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 10:00-20:00
+1-312-255-7331Website
Saint’s Alp Teahouse & Gourmet

Cafe

2157 South China Place

~390 ft
+1-312-842-8882Website
Tiger Sugar

Cafe

2116 South Archer Avenue

~410 ft

Postal services

United States Postal Service

Post Box

~140 ft
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~370 ft
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~0.3 mi
Chinatown Post Office

Post Office

2345 South Wentworth Avenue

~0.3 mi
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~0.3 mi
Mailbox

Letter Box

~0.4 mi

Waste management

Waste bin

Waste Basket

~390 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~610 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~630 ft
Lakeshore Recycling

Waste Disposal

~0.4 mi

Public facilities

Drinking water

Drinking Water

~0.2 mi

Government offices

Illinois Secretary of State Chinatown Facility

Government

2250 South Canal Street

~0.3 miMo-Fr 07:30-17:00
+1-312-793-1010Website

Pharmacy & medical supplies

Walgreens

Pharmacy

316 West Cermak Road

~710 ft
Website
Peace Pharmacy

Pharmacy

2320 South Wentworth Avenue

~0.2 mi

Alternative medicine

Chinatown Chiropractic

Alternative

2322 South Wentworth Avenue

~0.2 mi

Other services

Clock

Clock

~0.2 mi
REI Co-op Kayak Rentals at Ping Tom Memorial Park

Boat Rental

~0.3 mi
Ping Tom Boat Launch

Slipway

~0.3 mi
Website

Hair services

Headquarter Salon

Hairdresser

2145 South China Place

~300 ft
V Salon

Hairdresser

~870 ft

Beauty & spa

Pink Mi Up

Beauty

2026 South Clark Street

~960 ft

Financial & accounting services

Angela Ip and Associates, LLC

Accountant

219 West Cermak Road

~300 ft
+1-312-791-0003

Parks & amenities

Bench

Bench

~620 ft
Bench

Bench

~1050 ft
Bench

Bench

~0.2 mi
Bench

Bench

~0.3 mi
Bench

Bench

~0.3 mi
Bench

Bench

~0.3 mi

Other recreation & entertainment

Recreation & entertainment venue

Outdoor Seating

~940 ft
Recreation & entertainment venue

Outdoor Seating

~960 ft
Recreation & entertainment venue

Outdoor Seating

~980 ft

Outdoor activities

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

~0.4 mi

Places of worship

Chinese Christian Union Church

Place Of Worship

2301 South Wentworth Avenue

~0.2 mi

Specialty stores

Shiseido

Cosmetics

2136 South Archer Avenue

~260 ft
Ka Oriental Gift

Gift

~300 ft
+1-312-842-8839
Pacific Furniture Inc

Gift

2200 South Wentworth Avenue

~410 ft
Gifts R Us

Gift

2220 South Wentworth Avenue

~510 ft
Grace Trading

Gift

2236 South Wentworth Avenue

~650 ftSu-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
EK Souvenirs

Gift

2292 South Wentworth Avenue

~800 ft

Electronics & technology

K Pop of Chinatown

Music

2223 South Wentworth Avenue

~590 ftMo-Su 11:00-19:00
+1 312-526-3744

General retail

Miniso

Variety Store

2263 South Wentworth Avenue

~910 ft

Home & garden

Sunlight Kitchen Hardware Supplies

Houseware

2334 South Wentworth Avenue

~0.2 mi

Gyms & fitness centers

Phenomenal Fitness

Fitness Centre

2001 South State Street

~0.4 mi
Website

Parking facilities

Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~190 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~310 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~490 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~970 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.3 mi
Dearborn Village V

Parking

~0.3 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.3 mi
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.3 mi
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.3 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.4 mi

Vehicle rentals

Wentworth Ave & 24th St

Bicycle Rental

~0.2 mi24/7
Wells St & 19th St

Bicycle Rental

~0.2 mi24/7
Wabash Ave & Cermak Rd

Bicycle Rental

~0.4 mi24/7

Public transportation

Chinatown

Ferry Terminal

~0.3 mi
Website

Travel agencies

China Tours and Travel

Travel Agency

~290 ft
Mag Vacations

Travel Agency

~0.3 mi

Visitor information

Store Directory

Information

~320 ft

Other utilities

Ventra

Vending Machine

~620 ft
Chicago Transit Authority

Ticket Validator

~630 ft
Chicago Transit Authority

Ticket Validator

~650 ft
Pepsi

Vending Machine

~660 ft
Chicago Transit Authority

Ticket Validator

~700 ft
Chicago Transit Authority

Ticket Validator

~0.4 mi