Hong Huah in Chicago, IL

4.4(441)Chicago, IL
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Rated 4.4 stars based on 441 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Quick meals
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

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Chicago, IL • 4.4★
For an exceptional dining experience in the heart of Belmont Central, Chicago, Illinois, head to Hong Huah, a renowned Chinese buffet destination. With a commitment to quality and consistency, this beloved restaurant has been serving the community for decades. All-you-can-eat options and a wide variety of delectable dishes make it a popular choice among locals and visitors alike. Whether you're in the mood for something familiar or adventurous, Hong Huah's extensive menu caters to diverse tastes. Reviews from satisfied patrons praise the restaurant's great neighborhood Chinese food, with some even traveling from afar to indulge in their favorite dishes.

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This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
5924 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60639, USA, Belmont Central, Chicago, Illinois
Phone
(773) 889-4800
Today
12:00 – 10:00 PM
Rating
4.4 (441 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

✨Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

🦀Fresh seafood

Quality crab and seafood options

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Before you go

♿Wheelchair accessible

Accessible entrance and facilities

🍺Alcohol served

Beer, wine, and cocktails available

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Signature Dishes

4 popular dishes mentioned by diners

Top picks

Food×8Service×2

Also mentioned

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Trusted Rating

⚖️ 4.3 weighted · 441 reviews
4.3weighted · raw 4.4 from 441 reviews(↓ 0.11 from raw)
Needs More Reviews
Review volume vs. city median441 / 450 median
02,250 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
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Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.4) with the city average (4.18) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 2250+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday
11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 – 9:00 PM

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Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
RestroomAccepts credit cardsQuietGood for Lunch, DinnerStreet parkingFull bar

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
CasualCozyGood for groupsGood for kids

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices
LunchDinnerCateringDessertSeatingTable service

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservationsOutdoor SeatingCatering

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
Credit CardsDebit CardsN F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
Fast serviceGreat tea selection

Food & Drink

Menu offerings
AlcoholBeerCocktailsCoffeeComfort foodHard liquor

Planning

Reservations and groups
Accepts reservations

Popular Dishes

6 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Egg Roll$2.7123 mentions
  • Crab Rangoon$5.7112 mentions
  • Pot Sticker$10.7511 mentions
  • Hot & Sour Soup$10.7510 mentions
  • Beef Chow Fun$17.955 mentions
  • Satay Beef$11.945 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

41 items with prices
  • Egg Roll$2.71

    [1] Piece. Filled with Pork, Shrimp & Vegetables

  • Vegetable Egg Roll$2.71

    [1] Piece. Filled with Vegetables

  • Pot Sticker$10.75

    [8] Pieces. Pan Fried Dumplings with Ground Meat

  • Crab Claws$10.75

    [6] Pieces. Croquette Filled with Minced Shrimp & Crab

  • Shrimp Toast$10.75

    [6] Pieces. Triangular Toast with Mixture of Minced Shrimp & Garlic

  • Fried Wonton$6.54

    [10] Pieces. Meat Filled Wontons Fried to a Crisp

  • Crab Rangoon$5.71

    Choice with [4] Pieces or [8] Pieces

  • Satay Beef$11.94

    [4] Pieces. Beef Skewers with Satay Sauce

  • Hot & Sour Soup$10.75

    Spicy Szechwan Soup with Shredded Pork, Mushrooms, Tofu & Lotus Flower in a Rich Egg Broth

  • Wonton Soup$10.75

    Wontons with Ground Beed / Pork & Shredded Lettuce

  • Egg Drop Soup$10.75

    Chicken Broth with Eggs & Vegetables

  • Seafood Soup$22.74

    Diced Shrimp, Scallop & Crab Simmered in an Aroma Broth

  • Mu Shu Beef$17.95

    Shredded Beef Sauteed with Vegetables. Served with Mandarin Pancakes, Scallions & Hoisin Sauce

  • Tomato Pepper Steak$17.34

    Tomato, Green Pepper, Onion with Beef in Black Bean Sauce

  • Chicken with Vegetables$16.15

    White Meat Chicken with Chinese Cabbage, Carrots, Mushroom & Peapods

  • Chicken with Almonds$16.15

    Diced Chicken with Almonds, Bamboo Shoots & Vegetables

  • Chicken Cashew$16.15

    Diced Chicken with Cashew Nuts & Vegetables

  • Kung Bao Chicken$16.15

    Diced Chicken with Peanuts in Spicy Red Pepper

  • Empress Chicken$16.15

    Breaded Chicken Sauteed in Sweet Sauce, Glazed Oil with Baby Corn, Peapods, Carrots & Napa

  • Garlic Chicken$16.15

    Slices Chicken Stir Fried with Bell Peppers & Chestnut in a Heavy Garlic Sauce

  • Chicken with Peapods$16.15

    White Meat Chicken Wok-Tossed in Heavy Garlic Sauce

  • Sweet & Sour Chicken$16.15

    Batter Dipped Chicken with Pineapple, Bell Pepper & Tomato in a Sweet Sauce

  • Crispy Duck$25.15

    Half A Duck Marined in Spices, Steamed & Deep Fried to Semi-Crispiness

  • Curry Chicken$16.15

    Very Armaotic Spice Stir Fried with Vegetables

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

441 reviews

Customer highlights

  • Customers have left 441 reviews, with an average rating of 4.4 stars.
  • Review tags mention price, egg rolls, delivery, and orange chicken.
  • Positive review text points to value, mongolian grill, service, and shrimp.
  • Recent positive review text gives this page enough customer detail to compare it with nearby buffet options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

Is the food at Hong Huah good?

Yes, the food here is great!! Orange chicken and combination fried rice! Must try!

Is the service at Hong Huah friendly?

Super friendly owners. Come try some delicious Chinese food!

Is the price at Hong Huah reasonable?

Prices on the food were great.

Is the food at Hong Huah kid-friendly?

my kids loved the experience and how nice it was to dine in and enjoy great people that work there.

Is the wait time at Hong Huah long?

It was probably 30 min before we finally ate it, and it was still great.

Is the food at Hong Huah clean and fresh?

The place was really clean, the service really friendly and the food very fresh and tasty.

Is the service at Hong Huah good?

Customer service was very friendly.

Is the food at Hong Huah consistent?

Been going here since I was small and their food is always consistent!

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Is the food at Hong Huah overpriced?

Lunch special has half a scoop of rice, mini egg roll and 5 pieces of chicken with a bland soup. It's not worth the money.

Is the food at Hong Huah good quality?

Shrimp were much bigger than usual fried rice shrimp, and plentiful.

Is the food at Hong Huah safe to eat?

I was nauseous. Very rubbery and seemed like they were frozen before they were fried.

Is the food at Hong Huah authentic?

Feels like they didn’t have pork belly prepared so they threw together some other pork things.

What is the rating of Hong Huah?

Hong Huah has a 4.4-star rating based on 441 customer reviews.

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A dense, diverse urban area with plenty happening in every direction.

A dense, diverse urban area with plenty happening in every direction.

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Insurance

Allstate - Martin Valdez

Insurance

6206 West Diversey Avenue

~0.6 miMo-Fr 09:00-17:30; Sa 09:30-12:30
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Bakeries & Desserts

La Dulce Bakery

Bakery

5847 West Fullerton Avenue

~460 ft
+1-773-622-8998
Baskin-Robbins

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~0.3 mi
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Baskin-Robbins

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5959 West Diversey Avenue

~0.5 mi24/7
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Happy Cake Bakery

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5855 West Diversey Avenue

~0.5 mi
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Las Delicias

Bakery

6326 West Grand Avenue

~0.5 mi
+1-773-889-6472
Panaderia "La Luna No. 2"

Bakery

6209 West Diversey Avenue

~0.6 mi

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Dunkin'

Fast Food

5650 West Fullerton Avenue

~0.3 mi
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La Piri Resturant & Taqueria

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6102 West Diversey Avenue

~0.5 mi
+1 773-887-5814

Bars & Pubs

DJ Wine & Spirits

Alcohol

6111 West Diversey Avenue

~0.5 mi
+1 773-888-7650
J & A Sports Bar

Bar

5650 West Diversey Avenue

~0.6 mi
+1-773-385-9475

Grocery & Markets

Farmers Best Market

Supermarket

6420 West Fullerton Avenue

~0.6 mi
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Waste management

Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.6 mi
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~0.6 mi

Hair services

JV Hair Design

Hairdresser

5809 West Diversey Avenue

~0.5 mi
+1 773-417-7722
Hair salon

Hairdresser

6214 West Diversey Avenue

~0.6 mi

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Fishing

Fishing

~0.5 mi

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Picnic area

Picnic Table

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Places of worship

Freeman Evangelical Lutheran Church of Chicago

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Social facilities & assisted living

Safer Foundation

Social Facility

6352 West Grand Avenue

~0.6 mi
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Parking facilities

CDOT

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~520 ft
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~520 ft
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Fullerton Ave & Monitor Ave

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