Chef Xiong Taste of Szechuan opened in May 2019 on South Archer Avenue in Armour Square, at the heart of Chicago's Chinatown. The restaurant is built around traditional Szechuan cuisine, with head chef Master Xiong bringing 35 years of experience in Sichuan cooking to the kitchen.
Regulars point to the dry pot as the dish worth ordering, and describe Chef Xiong as personally engaged with the dining room. Noodle dishes draw more mixed reactions on execution, but the broader menu has built a loyal following among diners who consider the cooking authentic — some feel it's underrated relative to what's on the plate.
Regulars point to the dry pot as the dish worth ordering, and describe Chef Xiong as personally engaged with the dining room. Noodle dishes draw more mixed reactions on execution, but the broader menu has built a loyal following among diners who consider the cooking authentic — some feel it's underrated relative to what's on the plate.