Hot Woks Cool Sushi in Chicago, IL

4.3(1,923)Chicago, IL
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Solid choice

Rated 4.3 stars based on 1923 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Casual dining
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Romantic dinners

At a glance

Chicago, IL • 4.3★
Hot Woks Cool Sushi, a renowned Chinese buffet in the heart of Chicago, Illinois, offers an unforgettable dining experience. With a 4.3-star rating from 1923 reviews, this Chicago Loop eatery is a favorite among locals and visitors alike. The restaurant's all-you-can-eat buffet features an impressive array of dishes, from fresh sushi to savory Chinese favorites. Mega Vega Sushi, a standout offering, has been praised for its fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared cuisine. Whether you prefer to dine in, take out, or enjoy delivery, Hot Woks Cool Sushi has something for everyone. This Chicago favorite blends creativity, flavor, and value in a way that's hard to beat.
This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
MILLENNIUM PARK, 30 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, USA, Chicago Loop, Chicago, Illinois
Phone
(312) 345-1234
Today
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Rating
4.3 (1,923 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

🍣Fresh sushi

Quality sushi selection

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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

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 – 9:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

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Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Bar onsiteRestroomCurbside PickupDogs Allowed

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
CasualCozyTrendy

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices
LunchDinnerCateringDessertSeatingTable service

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

Highlights

Special features
Fast serviceGreat tea selection

Food & Drink

Menu offerings
AlcoholBeerCocktailsCoffeeComfort foodHappy hour drinks

Planning

Reservations and groups
Accepts reservations

Reviews

1,923 reviews

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Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

Is Hot Woks Cool Sushi a good value?

Hot Woks Cool Sushi is a Chicago favorite that blends creativity, flavor, and value in a way that’s hard to beat. Many sushi restaurants either lean toward being pricey or leave you wishing for more — this spot manages to offer both delicious, high-quality food and very accessible prices.

Is the food quality high?

The best sushi I have ever had! Mega Vega Sushi absolutely blew me away — fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Everything else on the menu is quite decent as well, but the sushi is truly the standout here.

Is the service good?

absolutely amazing food and service, my boyfriend and I come here every time we visit Chicago and are never disappointed, this is by far our favorite restaurant.

Is the restaurant kid-friendly?

This is a nice casual spot to get a reliable lunch.

Are wait times long?

Waiting time about 40-60 minutes.

Is the restaurant good for takeout?

We’re close by so we pick this up occasionally.

Is the restaurant good for vegetarians?

Very very good vegetarian options!

Is the restaurant good for families?

This is a nice casual spot to get a reliable lunch.

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Is the restaurant good for groups?

We started with the miso soup — light, savory, and exactly the comfort you want to begin a meal.

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

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

Museums & galleries

Pritzker Military Museum & Library

Museum

104 South Michigan Avenue

~180 ftMo-Sa 10:00-16:00; Tu-Th 10:00-18:00; Su 12:00-16:00
+1-312-374-9333Website
Large Interior Form

Artwork

~270 ft
Bert Green Fine Art

Arts Centre

8 South Michigan Avenue

~300 ft
+1 312-434-7544Website
Cubi VII

Artwork

~320 ft
Iarca

Gallery

~350 ft
Interconnected

Artwork

~370 ft

Libraries & archives

John M. Flaxman Library

Library

~290 ftMo-Th 09:00-21:00; Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-17:00

Banking

Citibank

Bank

~140 ft
Bank of America

Bank

~310 ftMo-Fr 10:00-16:00
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Huntington Bank

Bank

29 East Madison Street

~560 ft
North Community Bank

Atm

~760 ft

Financial planning & investment

Midwest Diamond Buyers Chicago IL

Financial

29 East Madison Street

~600 ft
+1-708-683-9833Website

Restaurants

Hot Woks Cool Sushi

Restaurant

30 South Michigan Avenue

~20 ft
+13123451234Website
The Gage

Restaurant

24 South Michigan Avenue

~50 ftMo 11:00-00:00; Tu-We 11:00-02:00; Th 11:00-00:00; Fr 11:00-02:00; Sa 10:00-02:00; Su 10:00-00:00
+1-312-372-4243Website
Acanto

Restaurant

18 South Michigan Avenue

~150 ft
+1-312-578-0763Website
Shake Shack

Fast Food

12 South Michigan Avenue

~170 ft11:00-23:00
+1-312-646-6005Website
Cindy’s

Restaurant

~200 ft
Jollibee

Fast Food

116 South Michigan Avenue

~320 ft
+1-312-270-8909
Chiya Chai

Restaurant

79 East Madison Street

~320 ftFr-Sa 11:00-19:00; Su-Th 11:00-18:00
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Raising Cane's

Fast Food

122 South Michigan Avenue

~410 ft
Chick-fil-A

Fast Food

122 South Michigan Avenue

~420 ftMo-Sa 08:30-20:30; Su off
+1 312-360-1644Website
Pizano's Pizza & Pasta

Restaurant

61 East Madison Street

~420 ftMo-Su 11:00-24:00
+1 312-236-1777Website
Ryo Sushi

Restaurant

62 East Madison Street

~470 ftMo-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:30
Flat Top Grill

Restaurant

30 South Wabash Avenue

~470 ft
+1-312-726-8400Website

Cafes & Coffee

TE'AMO Boba Bar

Cafe

~30 ft
Sugary Chicago

Cafe

108 South Michigan Avenue

~210 ft
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Fairgrounds Coffee and Tea

Cafe

12 South Michigan Avenue

~240 ftMo-Su 06:00-18:00
+1-312-448-9015Website
Goddess and the Baker

Cafe

33 South Wabash Avenue

~370 ftMo-Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 08:00-18:00
+1-312-877-5176Website
Starbucks

Cafe

8 North Michigan Avenue

~480 ft
+1 312-750-1454Website
Starbucks

Cafe

200 South Michigan Avenue

~610 ftSa 06:00-22:00; Su 06:00-20:00; Mo-Th 05:30-20:00; Fr 05:30-21:00
+1 312-431-1757Website
Hanabusa

Cafe

29 East Madison Street

~650 ft
+1 312-584-0455Website
Starbucks

Cafe

17 East Monroe Street

~740 ft
+1 312-332-0248Website
Happy Monday

Coffee

30 East Adams Street

~750 ft
Website
Pittsfield Cafe

Cafe

55 East Washington Street

~760 ft
+1-312-726-2020Website

Bakeries & Desserts

Amorino

Ice Cream

38 South Michigan Avenue

~60 ft
Website
Sugar Bliss Patisserie

Bakery

122 South Wabash Avenue

~560 ft
+1-312-997-5872Website
Art Institute’s Gardens

Bakery

111 South Michigan Avenue

~650 ft
Baskin-Robbins

Ice Cream

31 East Adams Street

~790 ftMo-Fr 05:00-20:00; Sa-Su 06:00-20:00
+1 872-873-2925Website

Bars & Pubs

Game Room

Bar

12 South Michigan Avenue

~180 ft
+1-312-792-3535Website
Drawing Room

Bar

12 South Michigan Avenue

~240 ft
Adamus Lounge

Bar

~500 ft
Lobby Bar at Palmer House

Bar

17 East Monroe Street

~610 ft
+1-312-726-7500Website

Postal services

United States Postal Service

Post Box

~270 ft
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~500 ft
FedEx Office

Post Office

~540 ft
USPS

Post Box

~560 ft
The UPS Store

Post Office

17 East Monroe Street

~590 ftMo-Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-15:00; Su 10:00-15:00
+1-312-917-1705Website
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~680 ft

Government offices

Consulate General of the Philippines

Diplomatic

122 South Michigan Avenue

~370 ft
+1 312 583 0621Website
Chicago Immigration Court

Courthouse

55 East Monroe Street

~440 ft
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South African Consulate-General

Diplomatic

200 South Michigan Avenue

~680 ft
+1-312-939-7929Website

Waste management

Recycling center

Recycling

~450 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~450 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~610 ft

Alternative medicine

APS Ketamine

Alternative

8 South Michigan Avenue

~280 ft
+1 630-407-1257Website

Primary care

Linda Marino PhD

Doctors

122 South Michigan Avenue

~390 ft
+1 312-588-5022Website

Pharmacy & medical supplies

Sonik Hearing Care Services

Hearing Aids

8 South Michigan Avenue

~720 ftMo 08:00-17:00; Tu 09:00-18:00; We-Th 08:00-18:00; Fr 09:00-16:00; Sa 09:00-13:00
+1-312-346-1136Website
Walgreens

Pharmacy

30 North Michigan Avenue

~720 ftMo-Fr 07:00-22:00; Sa-Su 08:00-22:00
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Other healthcare

GNC

Nutrition Supplements

22 East Madison Street

~730 ft

Hospitals & clinics

Planned Parenthood - Loop Health Center

Clinic

16 North Wabash Avenue

~770 ft
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Other services

Loading Dock

Loading Dock

~210 ft
Fountain

Fountain

~250 ft
Fountain

Fountain

~320 ft
Loading Dock

Loading Dock

~410 ft
Vacant

Vacant

~470 ft
Newsagent

Newsagent

~500 ft
I & M Watch Repair & Jewelry

Watches

1 North Wabash Avenue

~520 ft
Vacant

Vacant

122 South Michigan Avenue

~530 ft
Loading Dock

Loading Dock

~530 ft
Jewels of Chicago

Watches

54 (B23) East Madison Street

~570 ftMo-Sa 10:00-18:00
+1 773 703 3184Website

Professional services

National Survey Service Inc

Surveyor

30 South Michigan Avenue

~60 ftMo-Fr 08:00-17:00
+1-312-630-9480Website

Legal services

Scanlan Law Group

Lawyer

8 South Michigan Avenue

~290 ftMo-Fr 09:00-17:30
+1-312-422-0343Website
Morgan & Morgan

Lawyer

55 East Monroe Street

~400 ft24/7
+1-312-706-0550Website

Financial & accounting services

H&R Block

Tax Advisor

23 East Madison Street

~670 ft
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Parks & amenities

Bench

Bench

~230 ft
Bench

Bench

~260 ft
Bench

Bench

~290 ft
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Bench

~290 ft
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Bench

~300 ft
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Bench

~310 ft

Specialty stores

Bye Bye Chicago

Gift

30 South Michigan Avenue

~10 ft
Graham Crackers Comics

Books

77 East Madison Street

~330 ft
Website
Iwan Ries

Tobacco

19 South Wabash Avenue

~390 ftMo-Fr 09:00-17:30, 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-17:00
+1-312-372-1306Website
Diamonds on Wabash

Jewelry

~410 ft
LaRon Jewelers

Jewelry

5 South Wabash Avenue

~430 ftMo-Tu 09:30-16:30; We-Fr 09:00-16:30, Sa 10:30-13:30
+1-312-263-3898Website
Ethan Lord Jewelers

Jewelry

5 South Wabash Avenue

~430 ftMo 10:00-17:00; Tu-Th 10:00-18:00; Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-16:00
+1-312-443-1401Website

Electronics & technology

Reckless Records

Music

36 South Wabash Avenue

~360 ftMo-Su 10:00-19:00
+1 312-795-0878Website

Clothing & fashion

Teranz Boutique

Clothes

17 North Wabash Avenue

~620 ft
Ann Taylor

Clothes

12 North Wabash Avenue

~720 ft
Website

General retail

Burlington

Department Store

1 North State Street

~740 ft09:00-21:00
+1 312-629-1815Website

Parking facilities

Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~110 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~140 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~260 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~270 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~290 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~310 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~320 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~320 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~320 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~320 ft

Vehicle rentals

Michigan Ave & Madison St

Bicycle Rental

~400 ft24/7

Visitor information

Route 66

Information

~510 ft
Historical Route 66 Starting Place

Information

~600 ft
Begin Historic Route 66

Information

~710 ft

Attractions

Begin Route 66

Attraction

~550 ft

Other utilities

Chicago Transit Authority

Ticket Validator

~720 ft
Chicago Transit Authority

Ticket Validator

~790 ft