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Peking Mandarin RestaurantB
3459 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
· Chinese restaurant, Korean restaurant, Restaurant
· Albany Park
Old-school Korean-Chinese spot with huge portions, standout black bean noodles and sweet-sour dishes; service can be slow and brusque, cash/Zelle only.
Our take
Peking Mandarin delivers solid neighborhood dining anchored by strong food quality—particularly exceptional jjajangmyeon and sweet-sour dishes—and outstanding value with generous portions. However, quality variation in noodle dishes and fried rice combined with inconsistent service during busy periods prevent grade A-grade performance. A beloved local institution with decades of loyalty, but recent viral popularity has strained operational consistency.
One caveat: Service can be very slow when busy, with occasional missed orders
Standout dishes
- Jjajangmyeon / Cha Chiang Mein (black bean noodles)
- Sweet and Sour Pork (Tangsuyuk)
- Spicy/Sweet-Spicy Chicken (wings or lollipop)
What people love
- Nostalgic 90s vibe
- Best-in-city black bean noodles per fans
- Crispy sweet-sour pork that holds up
Opening Hours
Monday11:00–20:45
Tuesday11:00–20:45
Wednesday11:00–20:45
Thursday11:00–20:45
Friday11:00–20:45
Saturday11:00–20:45
Sunday11:00–20:45
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