Peking Mandarin Restaurant in Chicago, IL

4.5(957)Chicago, IL
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Highly rated at 4.5 stars with 957 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
  • Quiet atmosphere

At a glance

Chicago, IL • 4.5★
Peking Mandarin Restaurant, a renowned Chinese buffet in the heart of Chicago, Illinois, offers an unparalleled dining experience. With a 4.5-star rating and an impressive 957 reviews, this Kimball neighborhood gem has won the hearts of locals and visitors alike. As one enthusiastic reviewer puts it, 'This is place is amazing.....as is Chrissy!' The restaurant's commitment to exceptional service and accessibility is evident in its wheelchair-accessible entrance and seating, making it an excellent choice for diners of all needs.

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This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
3459 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, USA, Kimball, Chicago, Illinois
Phone
(773) 478-5338
Today
11:00 AM – 8:45 PM
Rating
4.5 (957 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🍰Great desserts

Wide selection of sweets

⚡Quick service

No long waits

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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

2 popular dishes mentioned by diners
FoodService

Extracted from diner reviews and FAQ answers.

Regional Specialist 🏮

Chinese regional cuisine · score 50/100
Authenticity score50/100
AuthenticBeijing

Detected from menu, FAQ answers, and restaurant name.

Trusted Rating

✅ 4.4 weighted · 957 reviews
4.4weighted · raw 4.5 from 957 reviews(↓ 0.10 from raw)
Highly Trusted
Review volume vs. city median957 / 450 median
02,250 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
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1★

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 (4.5) 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
11:00 AM – 8:45 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM – 8:45 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM – 8:45 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM – 8:45 PM
Friday
11:00 AM – 8:45 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 8:45 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM – 8:45 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
Bar onsiteRestroomLimited vegetarian optionsAccepts cashAccepts credit cardsAccepts Apple Pay

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
CasualCozyQuietGood for groupsGood for kids

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices
LunchDinnerSeatingTable serviceLunchDinner

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservationsCateringOutdoor Seating

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
Credit CardsDebit Cards

Highlights

Special features
Fast serviceGreat tea selectionServes local specialty

Food & Drink

Menu offerings
AlcoholComfort foodQuick biteSmall platesVegetarian options

Popular Dishes

16 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Mongolian Beef / 蒙古牛肉 / 청파소고기$21.5068 mentions
  • Sweet and Sour Pork / 糖醋肉 / 탕수육$19.9536 mentions
  • Egg Rolls (2 Pcs) / 蛋卷$5.1522 mentions
  • Spiced Fried Chicken Wings / 干烹雞翅 / 매운 프라이드 치킨 윙$21.1513 mentions
  • Three Seafood Soup / 三湯 / 삼선탕$14.2513 mentions
  • Sweet and Spicy Fried Chicken / 干烹雞 / 달콤하고 매운 프라이드 치킨$21.1513 mentions
  • Hot and Sour Soup / 酸辣湯 / 매운탕$11.658 mentions
  • Sweet and Sour Chicken / 糖醋雞 / 탕수닭고기$21.158 mentions
  • Spicy Noodle Platter / 辣椒麵 / 라조면$19.958 mentions
  • Shrimp Fried Rice / 蝦炒飯 / 새우볶음밥$16.855 mentions
  • Three Seafood Chow Ma Mein / 三层海鲜烩面 / 가지 해산물 차우마멘$19.954 mentions
  • Chicken Lo Mein / 雞丁撈麵 / 닭고기초면$16.854 mentions
  • Spiced Fried Pork / 香味炒肉 / 깐풍육$19.954 mentions
  • Chicken Fried Rice / 雞丁炒飯 / 닭볶음밥$15.554 mentions
  • Cashew Chicken / 腰果雞 / 요과닭고기$16.954 mentions
  • Egg Drop Soup / 蛋花湯 / 계란탕$11.653 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

92 items with prices
  • Combination Plate / 兩張皮 / 양장피$25.95

    Hot and cold dish with lots of vegetables, seafood, and pork in a mustard sauce.

  • Egg Rolls (2 Pcs) / 蛋卷$5.15

    Fried with beef, chicken, and vegetable fillings.

  • Crab Cheese Rangoon (4 Pcs) / 蟹角$6.50

    Crab, cream cheese, onion wrapped with deep-fried wonton skin.

  • Pot Stickers (6 Pcs) / 鍋貼 / 야끼만두$9.50

    Pork and vegetable dumplings, deep-fried.

  • Fried Shrimp / 炸蝦 / 새우튀김$21.30

    Crispy, battered, fried shrimp.

  • Wonton Soup / 湯 / 완탕$11.65

    Wonton, vegetable, and seafood soup.

  • Hot and Sour Soup / 酸辣湯 / 매운탕$11.65

    Hot. Seafood, vegetable, bean curd, pork, spicy and sour. Popular.

  • Egg Drop Soup / 蛋花湯 / 계란탕$11.65

    Seafood, vegetable, and egg drop (flower).

  • Three Seafood Soup / 三湯 / 삼선탕$14.25

    Shrimp, crab meat, scallops, and vegetable.

  • Sizzling Soup / 鍋巴湯 / 누룽지탕$14.25

    Rice crispies, vegetables, and seafood.

  • Vegetable Tofu Soup / 蔬菜豆腐汤 / 야채두부탕$11.65

    Vegetarian. Assorted vegetable and tofu soup.

  • Roasted Spicy Shrimp / 烹蝦 / 깐뽕새우$24.75

    Spicy. Battered fried shrimp in a sweet and spicy sauce.

  • Sweet and Sour Shrimp / 糖醋蝦 / 탕수새우$24.75

    Succulent shrimp in a tangy sweet and sour sauce.

  • Shrimp with Vegetable / 什錦蝦 / 야채새우$20.35

    Succulent shrimp paired with a variety of vegetables.

  • Sautéed Happy Family / 全家福 / 팔보채$24.75

    Shrimps, scallops, squid, crab meat, and vegetables.

  • Shrimp with Spicy Garlic Sauce / 魚香蝦 / 매운마늘새 우$20.35

    Spicy. Succulent shrimp in a spicy garlic sauce.

  • Sliced Three Sea Delicacies / 溜三絲 / 유삼슬$22.50

    Finely sliced seafood stir-fried.

  • Kung Pao Squid / 宮保尤魚 / 매운오징어$19.45

    Spicy. Savory squid dish with a spicy kick.

  • Kung Pao Shrimp / 宮保蝦 / 궁보새우$20.35

    Spicy shrimp with peanuts and vegetables.

  • Sizzling Rice Shrimp / 鍋巴蝦 / 누릉지새우$22.75

    Fried shrimp in sweet sauce over a bed of rice.

  • Shrimp with Szechuan Sauce / 干燒蝦 / 양념새우$22.75

    Spicy. Savory shrimp in a spicy szechuan sauce.

  • Shrimp with Oyster Sauce / 鼓汁蝦 / 굴기흠새우$20.35

    Succulent shrimp cooked in a savory oyster sauce.

  • Crystal Shrimp / 清炒蝦仁 / 새우볶음$20.35

    Shrimp and vegetables in a clear sauce.

  • Peking Fried Rice / 北京炒飯 / 북경볶음밥$16.85

    Also called combination fried rice comes with shrimp, beef, and chicken. Stirred fried rice with egg, bean sprouts, peas, and carrot.

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

957 reviews

Customer highlights

  • Customers have left 957 reviews, with an average rating of 4.5 stars.
  • Review tags mention jjajangmyeon, chicken wings, jjampong, and mongolian beef.
  • Positive review text points to mongolian grill, service, takeout, and seafood.
  • 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 Peking Mandarin Restaurant kid-friendly?

Yes, they have a welcoming atmosphere that is suitable for families.

Does Peking Mandarin Restaurant accept credit cards?

No, they only accept cash or Zelle.

Is Peking Mandarin Restaurant expensive?

No, they offer delicious food at a relatively low price point.

Is the food at Peking Mandarin Restaurant authentic?

Yes, they serve authentic Chinese and Korean fusion dishes.

Is Peking Mandarin Restaurant clean?

No, some reviewers have mentioned that the restaurant smells like urine and the tables are sticky.

How long does it take to get food at Peking Mandarin Restaurant?

It can take a while, especially during busy days or when they are not accepting orders.

Is Peking Mandarin Restaurant good for large groups?

No, some reviewers have mentioned that the service can be slow and inattentive, especially during busy days.

Is Peking Mandarin Restaurant worth visiting?

It depends on your expectations and what you are looking for. Some reviewers have had great experiences, while others have been disappointed.

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Is the service at Peking Mandarin Restaurant good?

Some reviewers have mentioned that the service can be slow and inattentive, while others have had good experiences.

Is Peking Mandarin Restaurant open to feedback?

No, some reviewers have mentioned that the staff can be rude and dismissive of customer complaints.

Is Peking Mandarin Restaurant a good choice for special occasions?

No, some reviewers have mentioned that the service can be slow and inattentive, and the food may not be up to par.

🏘️Suburban Center

A well-connected suburban area with a solid mix of dining, shopping, and services.

A well-connected suburban area with a solid mix of dining, shopping, and services.

Food & Dining
30
Transportation & Automotive
7
Miscellaneous Services
4
Personal Care & Beauty
4
Utilities & Infrastructure
4
Financial Services
3

64 nearby places across 13 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

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

Museums & galleries

Hope and Renewal

Artwork

~690 ft
Hope and Renewal

Artwork

~710 ft

Banking

ATM

Atm

~0.3 mi
Chase

Bank

4843 North Kedzie Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-14:00; Su closed
+1 773-539-6799Website

Insurance

Insurance Navy Brokers

Insurance

4837 North Kedzie Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Sa 10:00-18:00
+1 773 478 3700Website

Bakeries & Desserts

New York Bakery

Bakery

3455 West Lawrence Avenue

~30 ft
+1-773-604-8820
Markellos Baking Company

Bakery

3520 West Lawrence Avenue

~310 ft
+1-773-539-9344Website
Durango Bakery

Bakery

3554 West Lawrence Avenue

~630 ft
+1-773-539-5171
Salgado's Bakery

Bakery

4710 North Kimball Avenue

~700 ft
+1-773-267-2917
Nak Won Korean Bakery

Bakery

3746 West Lawrence Avenue

~0.4 mi
+1-773-588-8769
Al Khyam Grocery, Bakery & Restaurant

Bakery

4738 North Kedzie Avenue

~0.4 mi
+1-773-583-3077Website
Tannourine Bakery

Bakery

4806 North Kedzie Avenue

~0.4 mi
La Baguette Bakery

Bakery

4741 North Kedzie Avenue

~0.4 mi
+1-773-583-0952Website
Lebnan Sweets

Bakery

3201 West Eastwood Avenue

~0.4 mi
Baskin-Robbins

Ice Cream

4821 North Kedzie Avenue

~0.4 mi04:00-21:00
+1 773-463-2691Website
Alegre Bakery

Bakery

3420 West Montrose Avenue

~0.5 mi
+1-773-463-0062
La Casa del Pan Bakery

Bakery

4454 North Kedzie Avenue

~0.5 mi
+1-773-654-3200

Restaurants

Dulce De Leche Cafe

Restaurant

3441 West Lawrence Avenue

~200 ftMo-Fr 06:00-16:00; Sa-Su 08:00-16:00
+1-773-293-6800Website
SUBO Filipino Kitchen

Restaurant

4712 North Kimball Avenue

~670 ftTu-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 11:00-18:00
+1-773-478-2599Website
Dunkin'

Fast Food

4755 North Kimball Avenue

~730 ftMo-Fr 05:00-19:00; Sa 05:00-17:00; Su 06:00-14:00
+1 872-588-4935Website
Popeyes

Fast Food

3352 West Lawrence Avenue

~730 ft10:00-22:00
+1 773-539-9289Website
Subway

Fast Food

3348 West Lawrence Avenue

~770 ft
+1 773-267-6969Website
Subway

Fast Food

~790 ft
Great Sea Chinese Restaurant

Restaurant

3254 West Lawrence Avenue

~0.3 mi
+1-773-478-9129Website
Kabobi Persian & Mediterranean Restaurant

Restaurant

3224 West Lawrence Avenue

~0.3 mi10:30-01:00
+1-773-583-1400Website
Chicago Kalbi BBQ

Restaurant

3752 West Lawrence Avenue

~0.4 miWe-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 17:30-23:30; Su 17:00-22:00
+1-773-604-8183
Salam

Restaurant

4636 North Kedzie Avenue

~0.4 mi
Noon O Kabab

Restaurant

4701 North Kedzie Avenue

~0.4 mi
+1-773-279-8899Website
Dunkin'

Fast Food

4821 North Kedzie Avenue

~0.4 mi
Website

Grocery & Markets

Chicago Produce

Supermarket

3500 West Lawrence Avenue

~210 ft07:00-21:00
+1-773-478-4325
Lindo Michoacán

Supermarket

3142 West Lawrence Avenue

~0.4 mi
+1-773-539-6627Website
Blanz Pantry

Convenience

4632 North Kedzie Avenue

~0.4 mi
+1-773-478-0101
Sahar International Market

Supermarket

4851 North Kedzie Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Su 08:00-20:00
Montrose Supermarket & Taqueria

Supermarket

3440 West Montrose Avenue

~0.5 mi8:00-20:00
+1-773-961-8557
BP Shop

Convenience

~0.6 mi

Postal services

Chicago Post Office Station Q

Post Office

4749 North Bernard Street

~340 ft
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~720 ft
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~0.6 mi

Pharmacy & medical supplies

Mariam Pharmacy

Pharmacy

3514 West Lawrence Avenue

~280 ft
+1-773-478-1111

Other services

Wash & Dry Coin Laundry

Laundry

3516 West Lawrence Avenue

~300 ft06:00-22:00
+1 773 539 3776
The Sweden Shop

General

~0.6 mi
Vacant

Vacant

3232 West Foster Avenue

~0.6 mi
Spray Feature

Fountain

~0.6 mi

Hair services

Cuenca's Family Haircut

Hairdresser

3718 West Lawrence Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 09:00-16:00
+1-773-463-6420
Johnny Blades Haircut

Hairdresser

~0.5 mi
Doll Revolution

Hairdresser

3635 West Montrose Avenue

~0.5 miTu-Fr 12:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-17:00
+1-773-770-5908Website

Other personal care & beauty

Sally Beauty

Hairdresser Supply

4711 North Pulaski Road

~0.6 mi

Parks & amenities

Bench

Bench

~700 ft

Places of worship

First Korean Methodist Church

Place Of Worship

~0.2 mi

Home & garden

Chicago Canvas Supply

Fabric

3719 West Lawrence Avenue

~0.3 mi
+1-773-478-5700Website

Specialty stores

Baladna Jewelry

Jewelry

4831 North Kedzie Avenue

~0.4 mi
+17735092700

Community associations

The Salvation Army

Charity

3400 West Montrose Avenue

~0.5 mi09:00-21:00

Vehicle rentals

Christiana Ave & Lawrence Ave

Bicycle Rental

~1040 ft24/7
Leland Ave & Kedzie Ave

Bicycle Rental

~0.4 mi24/7
Drake Ave & Montrose Ave

Bicycle Rental

~0.5 mi24/7
St. Louis Ave & Foster Ave

Bicycle Rental

~0.5 mi24/7
Kedzie Ave & Foster Ave

Bicycle Rental

~0.6 mi24/7

Parking facilities

Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.6 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.6 mi

Visitor information

Information board

Information

~680 ft

Travel agencies

Quizhpi Express

Travel Agency

~0.5 mi

Other utilities

Chicago Transit Authority

Ticket Validator

~710 ft
Ventra

Vending Machine

~730 ft
Vending machine

Vending Machine

~800 ft
Chicago Transit Authority

Ticket Validator

~0.4 mi