Chef Wang in Dallas, TX

4.3(194)Dallas, TX
True Hidden Gem 💎
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Solid choice

Rated 4.3 stars based on 194 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Dallas, TX • 4.3★
Chef Wang in the heart of the Dallas Downtown Historic District is a treasure trove for those seeking an authentic Chinese buffet experience. This hidden underground gem offers a unique atmosphere that's both nostalgic and old-school, making it a standout in the city's dining scene. With a 4.3 rating and over 194 reviews, it's clear that Chef Wang has won the hearts of locals and visitors alike. Their all-you-can-eat selection is a major draw, with dishes like orange chicken being a clear fan favorite. Whether you're a foodie or just looking for a new spot to try, Chef Wang is a must-visit in Dallas, Texas.

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This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
1201 Main St #390, Dallas, TX 75202, USA, Dallas Downtown Historic District, Dallas, Texas
Phone
(214) 741-1711
Today
Closed
Rating
4.3 (194 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

⚡Quick service

No long waits

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Before you go

🅿️Parking available

Convenient parking for customers

♿Wheelchair accessible

Accessible entrance and facilities

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Signature Dishes

6 popular dishes mentioned by diners
Cleanliness Of Chef WangFoodOrange Chicken Being A Clear Fan FavoriteOwners Of Chef Wang FriendlyServiceWait Time

Extracted from diner reviews and FAQ answers.

Not the Fastest

Score 27/100 · 2 positive signals
Quick bite score27/100
Speed signals
0/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
7/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Budget-friendly pricing
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Regional Specialist 🏮

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

Detected from menu, FAQ answers, and restaurant name.

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 25/100 · 1 positive signal
Full night out score25/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
25/25
Entertainment
0/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 5+ bars and nightlife venues within walking distance

Keep in mind

  • No alcohol — you'll need to go elsewhere for drinks

Scored from closing hours, on-premises drinks, nearby nightlife, entertainment, and weekend hours.

Trusted Rating

🆕 4.2 weighted · 194 reviews
4.2weighted · raw 4.3 from 194 reviews(↓ 0.06 from raw)
Newly Discovered (Low Confidence)
Review volume vs. city median194 / 986 median
04,930 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
2★
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 (4.3) with the city average (4.23) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 4930+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

1 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Closed

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
11:00 AM – 3:00���PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
Wheelchair Accessible

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Good For KidsWheelchair accessibleAccessible parking near entranceClosed captioning on TVsASL proficientBraille menus available

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
CasualQuietDiveyGood for kidsGood for groupsNoise: Noise level

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices
LunchDinnerLunchDinnerSolo diningServes Breakfast

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservationsOutdoor SeatingCatering

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Parking

Parking availability
Parking

Parking is available for customers.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
Business Accepts Credit Cards

Food & Drink

Menu offerings
Comfort foodHealthy optionsQuick biteVegetarian options

Popular Dishes

5 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Orange Chicken$10.864 mentions
  • Mongolian Beef$12.712 mentions
  • Combo Fried Rice$12.711 mention
  • Vegetable Fried Rice$10.341 mention
  • 2 Crab Rangoon Wonton$3.001 mention

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

45 items with prices
  • 2 Crab Rangoon Wonton$3.00

    Fried wonton wrapper filled with crab and cream cheese. Chinese dumpling that comes with filling.

  • 1 Piece Egg Roll$1.39

    Vegetable.

  • Fried Chicken Dumpling$3.24

    4 pieces.

  • 3 Fried Plain Chip$0.92

    Thinly sliced and crispy. Cooked in oil.

  • 1. Sweet & Sour Chicken$10.86

    Deep fried white chicken, onion, bell pepper, carrots and pineapple in sweet and sour sauce.

  • 2. Almond Chicken$10.86

    Diced dark meat, zucchini, celery , water chestnut and almond sauteed with brown sauce.

  • 3. Broccoli Chicken$10.86

    Sliced white meat chicken and fresh broccoli sauteed in brown sauce.

  • 4. Chicken Chow Mein$10.86

    Diced dark meat with shredded cabbage, onion, carrots and broccoli sauteed in white sauce.

  • 5. Lemon Chicken$10.86

    Deep fried white meat chicken in sweet and sour lemon flavor sauce.

  • 6. Szechuan Chicken$10.86

    Spicy. Deep fried white meat chicken in a hot & spicy garlic sweet & sour sauce.

  • C1. Wang's Chicken$10.86

    Chicken breast sauted with variety vegetable chef's special sauce.

  • A1. Orange Chicken$10.86

    Spicy. Deep fried white meat chicken in orange tangy sweet & sour spicy sauce

  • A2. Sesame Chicken$10.86

    Spicy.

  • A3. Hot Pepper Chicken$10.86

    Spicy. Deep fried white meat chicken with variety vegetable in hot & spicy sauce.

  • A4. Cashew Nut Chicken$10.86

    Diced dark meat chicken, zucchini, celery, water chestnuts and cashew nuts in brown sauce.

  • A5. Moo Goo Gai Pan$10.86
  • C5. Kung Pao Chicken$10.86

    Spicy. Diced dark meat chicken sauteed with onion, bell pepper, zucchini, water chestnuts and peanuts in hot & spicy brown sauce

  • 9C. Mongolian Chicken$10.86

    Spicy.

  • Curry Chicken$10.86

    Spicy. Diced dark meat sauteed with onion, pepper, carrots, and zucchinis in curry sauce.

  • 17. Vegetable Deluxe$10.34

    Assorted vegetable stir fried in white or brown sauce.

  • 18. Broccoli In Garlic Sauce$10.34

    Spicy. Fresh broccoli, carrots, water chestnuts in spicy garlic brown sauce.

  • 19. Family Style Tofu$10.34

    Spicy. Braised bean curd sauteed with mix vegetable in hot sauce.

  • C2. Wang's Beef$12.71

    Assorted vegetable sauteed tender sliced beef in chef's brown sauce.

  • 7. Bell Pepper Beef$12.71

    Sliced beef sauteed with bell pepper and onion in brown sauce.

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

194 reviews

Customer highlights

  • Customers have left 194 reviews, with an average rating of 4.3 stars.
  • Review tags mention price, orange chicken, clean, and spicy.
  • Positive review text points to value, cleanliness, mongolian grill, and service.
  • Recent positive review text gives this page enough customer detail to compare it with nearby buffet options.

Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

How much does the food cost at Chef Wang?

The price points are good, with fully loaded and filling plates costing around $13.

How is the service at Chef Wang?

The service is generally friendly and quick, with many reviewers praising the staff's kindness and efficiency.

Is Chef Wang easy to find?

No, Chef Wang can be a little hard to find, as it is located in an underground area and requires navigating through a building to access.

Is Chef Wang a good place for lunch?

Yes, many reviewers have praised Chef Wang as a great spot for lunch, with fast and friendly service.

How is the wait time at Chef Wang?

The wait time is generally not bad, even during busy periods, with many reviewers praising the efficiency of the service.

Is the food at Chef Wang good value for the price?

Yes, many reviewers have praised the food as being good value for the price, with generous portions and delicious flavors.

Are the owners of Chef Wang friendly?

Yes, many reviewers have praised the owners as being friendly and kind, with some even mentioning that they have become regulars at the restaurant.

Is Chef Wang a good place for regular diners?

Yes, many reviewers have mentioned becoming regulars at Chef Wang, with some even mentioning that they have been going there for years.

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How is the cleanliness of Chef Wang?

The restaurant is generally considered to be very clean, with many reviewers praising the cleanliness of the establishment.

🍜Cultural Food Hub

A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

Food & Dining
30
Government & Public Services
12
Transportation & Automotive
10
Miscellaneous Services
10
Retail & Shopping
6
Recreation & Entertainment
6

91 nearby places across 12 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

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

Museums & galleries

Samuel Lynne Galleries

Art

~970 ft
Artwork

Artwork

~1010 ft
Sweet Tooth Hotel

Gallery

1511 Elm Street

~0.2 miTu-Th 16:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:30; Su 12:00-19:00; PH off
Website
Museum of Illusions

Museum

701 Ross Avenue

~0.2 miSu-Th 10:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-21:00
+1-214-432-1582Website
Spirit of Communication

Artwork

~0.3 mi
The Eye

Artwork

~0.3 mi

Banking

ATM

Atm

~930 ft
Wells Fargo

Atm

~940 ft

Restaurants

Chef Wang

Restaurant

1201 Main Street

~20 ftMo-Fr 11:00-17:30
Website
Dickey's Barbecue Pit

Restaurant

1201 Main Street

~340 ftMo-Fr 07:00-15:30
Website
Kendall's Soul Food

Restaurant

~390 ft
WingBucket

Fast Food

1200 Main Street

~430 ftSu-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-24:00
+1 214-760-9491Website
Potbelly

Fast Food

1201 Elm Street

~450 ftMo-Fr 07:00-16:00
Website
Commissary

Restaurant

1217 Main Street

~520 ftMo-Sa 07:00-16:00; Su 07:00-14:00
+1-214-827-2927Website
Ravenna Italian Grille and Bar

Restaurant

115 South Field Street

~550 ftSu-Th 11:00-22:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00
+1 214-744-9333Website
Twisted Trompo

Restaurant

1211 Commerce Street

~560 ftSu 10:00-22:00; Mo-Th 08:00-24:00; Fr 08:00-02:00; Sa 10:00-02:00
+1 214-760-9599Website
Subway

Fast Food

1302 Elm Street

~570 ftMo-Su 09:00-22:00
+1 214-747-1088Website
SushiYa

Restaurant

1306 Elm Street

~620 ftMo-Th 11:00-14:00,17:30-21:00; Fr 11:00-14:00,17:30-22:00; Sa 11:00-14:00,17:00-22:00
+1 214-744-9600Website
Bread Zeppelin

Restaurant

1300 Main Street

~650 ft
Louisiana Fried Chicken

Fast Food

~690 ft

Cafes & Coffee

White Rhino Coffee

Cafe

1401 Elm Street

~600 ftMo-Su 07:00-19:00
+1-214-980-1150Website
Otto's Coffee & Fine Foods

Cafe

~880 ftMo-Su 06:30-22:00
+1-214-651-3685Website
Two Wings Cofee Co.

Cafe

~920 ft
Flying Horse Cafe

Cafe

~0.2 miMo-Fr 06:30-16:00; Sa 07:00-16:00; Su 07:00-14:00
+1-214-741-1731Website
Corner Bakery

Cafe

~0.2 mi
Weekend Coffee

Cafe

1530 Main Street

~0.3 mi07:00-15:00
+1 214-261-4500Website

Grocery & Markets

7-Eleven

Convenience

1295 Commerce Street

~650 ft24/7
+1 214-760-2426Website
7-Eleven

Convenience

1502 Elm Street

~1020 ft24/7
+1 214-760-1524Website
Urban Value Corner Store

Convenience

300 North Akard Street

~0.2 miMo-Fr 08:00-21:30; Sa 09:00-21:30; Su 11:00-20:00
+1 972-685-3996Website

Bars & Pubs

Star Liquor, Beer, Wine

Alcohol

~700 ft
Ye Olde Scarlet Pumpernickel Tavern

Pub

1402 Main Street

~840 ftMo-Fr 12:00-02:00; Sa-Su 11:00-02:00
+1 214-971-6273Website
The Mitchell

Pub

1404 Main Street

~870 ftMo-We 16:00-24:00; Th 16:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-02:00
+12149716273Website
The Exchange Bar

Bar

~960 ft
Carpé

Bar

~0.2 mi
Midnight Rambler

Bar

1530 Main Street

~0.3 miTu-We 17:00-24:00; Th-Sa 17:00-02:00
Website

Bakeries & Desserts

The Kati Roll Company

Bakery

~730 ft
The Flour Shop

Pastry

~930 ft
Fluellen Cupcakes

Pastry

1408 Elm Street

~930 ftMo-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Website

Public facilities

Drinking water

Drinking Water

~420 ft
Drinking water

Drinking Water

~520 ft
Public restroom

Toilets

~530 ft
Public restroom

Toilets

~0.2 mi

Waste management

Waste bin

Waste Basket

~550 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~660 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~740 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.3 mi

Government offices

Dallas Passport Agency

Government

~730 ftMo-Th 08:00-15:00; Fr 09:00-15:00
+1-877-487-2778Website
DART

Government

1401 Pacific Avenue

~880 ft
Website

Postal services

United States Postal Service

Post Box

~0.2 mi
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~0.3 mi

Pharmacy & medical supplies

CVS Pharmacy

Chemist

~850 ft
CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

1411 Main Street

~910 ft07:00-24:00
+1-214-749-4092Website

Specialists

Accent Eyecare

Optician

~950 ft

Other services

Fountain

Fountain

~370 ft
Pop's Corn Shoppe

Popcorn

1201 Main Street

~500 ft
Loading Dock

Loading Dock

~670 ft
Loading Dock

Loading Dock

~850 ft
FedEx Office

Copyshop

~860 ft
Loading Dock

Loading Dock

~0.2 mi
Loading Dock

Loading Dock

~0.2 mi
Loading Dock

Loading Dock

~0.3 mi
Loading Dock

Loading Dock

~0.3 mi
Shelter

Shelter

~0.3 mi

Beauty & spa

New York Nails and Spa

Beauty

111 South Field Street

~590 ftMo-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 11:00-19:00
+1 469-697-6054Website
Shear Diva Artistry

Beauty

411 North Akard Street

~0.2 miTu-Fr 09:30-18:00; Sa 09:00-16:00
+1 972-803-3234Website

Hair services

Ninety Degrees Barbershop

Hairdresser

407 North Lamar Street

~950 ftTu-Sa 10:00-20:00
+1-972-504-3494Website
Sovereign Barber Shop

Hairdresser

~0.2 mi

Parks & amenities

Bench

Bench

~550 ft
Bench

Bench

~610 ft
Bench

Bench

~650 ft
Bench

Bench

~730 ft
Bench

Bench

~860 ft
Bench

Bench

~0.2 mi

Places of worship

Saint Jude Chapel

Place Of Worship

1521 Main Street

~0.2 mi
+1-214-742-2508

General retail

Shops at Bank of America

Mall

~240 ft

Specialty stores

Edible Arrangements

Gift

~880 ft
Wild Bill's Western Store

Gift

~0.2 mi
The Taschen Library

Books

1530 Main Street

~0.3 miMo-Su 10:00-17:00
+1 214-748-1300
Wild Wild West

Gift

~0.3 mi

Clothing & fashion

Lucchese

Shoes

~950 ft

Parking facilities

Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~40 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~240 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~340 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~420 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~450 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~490 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~490 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~500 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~550 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~560 ft

Attractions

Giant Eye

Attraction

~0.3 mi