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B.B.Q. King

4.1768 reviews ·Opentil 9 tonight
The roast duck was incredible — perfectly glazed, juicy, and full of rich flavor — and the crispy pork belly had that authentic crunch that’s hard to find anywhere else
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B.B.Q. King — neighborhood american in Chinatown. Order the Roast Duck. Casual, established, and unapologetic about it, and good value. Christina Huynh: "Salted chicken was one of the best I have had in the city: incredibly juicy, tender, and fragrant"

What 768 diners keep saying

Great valueHuge portionsFast serviceNeighborhood institutionOld schoolFamily friendly
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2148 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
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Review photo by Edward Gutierrez
Jul 2026

This is a must go to while in Chicago. Absolutely amazing fosoand service. And had the bbq duck and it was outstanding. Tender and flavor full. On top of a bed of rice. I can say enough good things about this. We all so had the pork and rice. The pork was crispy and tender they have this technique down. We had the spring rolls and the wanton. Stunning all around. This place has left me with a loss of words. The quality compared to the price point is something is have not seen in a long long time. It great to see there are still real restaurants out there. This place is a gem.

Edward Gutierrez

Edward Gutierrez

284 reviews on Google

Review photo by Benjamin Bock
Jun 2026

My kids said “this was so worth it” “best meal I’ve had in weeks”

Benjamin Bock

Benjamin Bock

75 reviews on Google

Review photo by The crazy panhandlefoodie
May 2026

I wanted to dine in but decided to get it to go. Salt and pepper shrimp absolutely delicious. The pork was good as well. Great service

The crazy panhandlefoodie

The crazy panhandlefoodie

476 reviews on Google

Review photo by Lax Mendoza
Dec 2025

Great food! My chopsticks on the floor and a server offered a new one even before I asked for it. That was an exemplary service! Excellent! Guys, never miss the Peking Duck!!! It's the best in the world!

Lax Mendoza

Lax Mendoza

72 reviews on Google

Review photo by Carina
Nov 2025

BBQ King House offers affordable prices with generous portions that are perfect for sharing. The menu has a wide variety of dishes to choose from, ensuring there’s something for everyone. Service is friendly, and complimentary tea is a nice bonus that adds to the overall dining experience. A great spot for good food and value!

Carina

Carina

56 reviews on Google

Review photo by Gary_Gmail Ho
Oct 2025

I was in town for business and had a few hours to indulge the foodie side of me, and I’m so glad I found BBQ King House in Chinatown Plaza. This place serves some of the most authentic Hong Kong–style barbecue in Chicago. The roast duck was incredible — perfectly glazed, juicy, and full of rich flavor — and the crispy pork belly had that authentic crunch that’s hard to find anywhere else. I also tried the salt and pepper shrimp, which was light, crispy, and packed with that classic garlic and pepper flavor. The portions were generous, and everything tasted freshly made. The restaurant has that no-frills, authentic local feel where the food truly speaks for itself. If you love real Chinese BBQ or want to experience something that feels straight out of Hong Kong, this spot is a must-visit.

Gary_Gmail Ho

Gary_Gmail Ho

229 reviews on Google

Review photo by Lucina Tan
Oct 2025

We ordered whole roasted duck, stir drien ho fan noodles, seafood fried rice, dumplings soap and all of them were pretty delicious. The roasted duck was super juicy and not dry. The sauce made it real deal when paired with the roasted duck. The lady that serves us was so friendly.

Lucina Tan

Lucina Tan

59 reviews on Google

Review photo by Geo Vr
Oct 2025

Food was delicious. Roasted duck 10/10. The sides 10/10. The pork 9/10. Big family friendly.

Geo Vr

Geo Vr

17 reviews on Google

Review photo by Mari Jin
Aug 2025

Rating 5 stars just for the rice in bamboo chicken dish!! Would eat this again in a heartbeat just because of how light the taste was and how filling the dish was. Also tried the pork bbq over rice and that was delicious as well :) servers were nice too!

Mari Jin

Mari Jin

10 reviews on Google

Review photo by Dafeng Chen
Jul 2025

BBQ was decent even at closing hours and getting the last food of the night.

Dafeng Chen

Dafeng Chen

419 reviews on Google

Review photo by Alexander Reyes
Jul 2025

One of the best roasted duck. It fits the name BBQ King.

Alexander Reyes

Alexander Reyes

21 reviews on Google

Review photo by Jennie H Nguyen
Jul 2025

Amazing people so nice

Jennie H Nguyen

Jennie H Nguyen

20 reviews on Google

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