Opening hours
Open now · closes 9:00 PM
| 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 – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in Champaign: 2:53 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (217) 398-9888 to confirm.
Location & directions
713 West Marketview DriveChampaign, IL 61822
About Chinatown Buffet
Chinatown Buffet is a Chinese restaurant located at 713 West Marketview Drive in Champaign, Illinois. It is one of 332 places to eat and drink we list in Champaign.
Chinatown Buffet is open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Available service options are dine-in.
Payment methods accepted: cash. Phone: (217) 398-9888.
Quick facts
- Category
- Chinese Restaurant
- Address
- 713 West Marketview Drive, Champaign, IL 61822
- Phone
- (217) 398-9888
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 2 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Chinese restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Chinatown Buffet’s weekday schedule with 19 other Chinese restaurants in Champaign. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 9:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 9:30 PM).
In total it is open about 72 hours a week, about the same as the local median (72 hours). 95% of Chinese restaurants in Champaign open on Sundays, and Chinatown Buffet is one of them.
Compared with 19 other Chinese restaurants in Champaign that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Chinese restaurants in Illinois
Based on 56 menus with 7,254 priced items from Chinese restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $12.18, and half of all items are priced between $8.65 and $16.51.
We don’t have Chinatown Buffet’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Chinese restaurants in Illinois typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Mongolian Beef | 62% | $13.92 |
| Chicken | 62% | $11.95 |
| Egg Drop Soup | 59% | $4.06 |
| Beef | 57% | $12.39 |
| Shrimp | 57% | $10.95 |
| Crab Rangoon | 54% | $7.20 |
| Sesame Chicken | 52% | $13.95 |
| Orange Chicken | 50% | $12.95 |
Calculated from 56 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
Payments
- Cash
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Chinatown Buffet there are 33 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 62 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Mexican & Tex-Mex (9), Burgers & Fast Food (9), Sandwiches & Delis (7), and Cafes & Coffee (6).
Competition is light: 2 other Chinese restaurants are within a mile and 24 within three miles. The closest is Panda Express, 0.6 mi away.
33 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexChipotle0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodFive Guys0.1 mi
- SeafoodRed Lobster0.2 mi
- PizzaLittle Caesars0.2 mi
What to expect at a Chinese restaurant
Chinese restaurants in the US range from American-Chinese takeout counters – General Tso’s chicken, lo mein, egg rolls – to restaurants specializing in regional Chinese cooking: fiery Sichuan, Cantonese dim sum and roast meats, Hunan, Shanghainese soup dumplings, Taiwanese beef noodle soup and Dongbei dumplings.
What to order
- Dumplings or bao – a good test of a kitchen’s handwork
- Mapo tofu or dan dan noodles – Sichuan classics with numbing peppercorn heat
- Roast duck or char siu – Cantonese barbecue, often displayed in the window
- Dim sum – served mainly on weekend mornings and lunchtimes
Good to know
- Lunch specials with rice and soup are among the best-value meals in any city.
- Dim sum is busiest on weekend late mornings – arrive early for the widest selection.
- Calling in takeout orders directly is usually cheaper than delivery apps.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Chinatown Buffet's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM. 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 – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Is Chinatown Buffet open on Sunday?
Yes, Chinatown Buffet is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Where is Chinatown Buffet located?
Chinatown Buffet is located at 713 West Marketview Drive, Champaign, IL 61822.
What is the phone number of Chinatown Buffet?
You can call Chinatown Buffet at (217) 398-9888.
Does Chinatown Buffet offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Chinatown Buffet. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is Chinatown Buffet open late?
Yes – Chinatown Buffet is open until 10 PM or later on Friday and Saturday.
What else is near Chinatown Buffet?
There are 62 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Chinatown Buffet. Nearby options include Subway (< 0.1 mi), Chipotle (0.1 mi), and Five Guys (0.1 mi).
Are there other Chinese restaurants near Chinatown Buffet?
2 other Chinese restaurants within a mile. The closest is Panda Express, 0.6 mi away.
How much do Chinese restaurants in Illinois cost?
Based on 56 menus with 7,254 priced items from Chinese restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $12.18, and half of all items are priced between $8.65 and $16.51.
Nearby places
All in Champaign
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