Opening hours
Open now · closes 10:00 PM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in Chicago: 8:59 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (312) 631-3793 to confirm.
Location & directions
1138 West Taylor StreetChicago, IL 60607
About ML Kitchen
Looking for a Chinese restaurant in Chicago? ML Kitchen is at 1138 West Taylor Street, Chicago, Illinois. It's part of our guide to 5,398 restaurants, cafes and bars in Chicago.
ML Kitchen is open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM (closed Tuesday).
You can visit for takeout, outdoor seating, and dine-in.
Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and cash. Phone: (312) 631-3793.
Quick facts
- Category
- Chinese Restaurant
- Address
- 1138 West Taylor Street, Chicago, IL 60607
- Phone
- (312) 631-3793
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM (closed Tuesday)
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Chinese restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared ML Kitchen’s weekday schedule with 61 other Chinese restaurants in Chicago. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 10:00 PM, later than 64% of them (typical closing time: 9:30 PM).
In total it is open about 66 hours a week, 4 hours fewer than the local median of 70. 90% of Chinese restaurants in Chicago open on Sundays, and ML Kitchen is one of them.
Compared with 61 other Chinese restaurants in Chicago 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 ML Kitchen’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
- Takeout
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
Amenities
- Restroom
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- Cash
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of ML Kitchen there are 55 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 234 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Mexican & Tex-Mex (31), Cafes & Coffee (27), Bakeries & Desserts (23), and Bars & Pubs (22).
Competition is healthy: 4 other Chinese restaurants are within a mile and 81 within three miles. The closest is Panda Express, 0.4 mi away.
48 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bakeries & DessertsMochinut< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisJimmy John's< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeTwo Shades Cafe< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodBusy Burger< 0.1 mi
- EuropeanChez Joel Bistro< 0.1 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 ML Kitchen's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM (closed Tuesday). Monday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Is ML Kitchen open on Sunday?
Yes, ML Kitchen is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Where is ML Kitchen located?
ML Kitchen is located at 1138 West Taylor Street, Chicago, IL 60607.
What is the phone number of ML Kitchen?
You can call ML Kitchen at (312) 631-3793.
Does ML Kitchen offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for ML Kitchen, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeout, outdoor seating, and dine-in.
Is ML Kitchen open late?
Yes – ML Kitchen is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near ML Kitchen?
There are 234 other places to eat and drink within a mile of ML Kitchen. Nearby options include Mochinut (< 0.1 mi), Jimmy John's (< 0.1 mi), and Two Shades Cafe (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Chinese restaurants near ML Kitchen?
4 other Chinese restaurants within a mile. The closest is Panda Express, 0.4 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.
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