Opening hours
Open now · closes 9:30 PM
| Monday | 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in Pittsburgh: 3:28 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (412) 521-0261 to confirm.
Location & directions
5829 Forbes AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15217
About Chow's Kitchen
Located at 5829 Forbes Avenue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Chow's Kitchen is a Chinese restaurant. It is one of 1,067 places to eat and drink we list in Pittsburgh.
Chow's Kitchen is open 7 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM.
Service options include dine-in. Offerings include vegetarian options.
Accessibility features: wheelchair accessible. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, cash, and NFC mobile payments. You can reach the team at (412) 521-0261.
Quick facts
- Category
- Chinese Restaurant
- Address
- 5829 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
- Phone
- (412) 521-0261
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 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 Chow's Kitchen’s weekday schedule with 18 other Chinese restaurants in Pittsburgh. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:30 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 9:30 PM, in line with the typical 9:00 PM.
In total it is open about 70.5 hours a week, about the same as the local median (71 hours). 89% of Chinese restaurants in Pittsburgh open on Sundays, and Chow's Kitchen is one of them.
Compared with 18 other Chinese restaurants in Pittsburgh that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Chinese restaurants in Pennsylvania
Based on 49 menus with 5,871 priced items from Chinese restaurants in Pennsylvania, the median menu item costs $11.50, and half of all items are priced between $8.00 and $15.35.
We don’t have Chow's Kitchen’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Chinese restaurants in Pennsylvania typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Sesame Chicken | 53% | $11.35 |
| Wonton Soup | 51% | $4.00 |
| Shrimp | 51% | $14.25 |
| General Tso's Chicken | 47% | $11.00 |
| Beef | 47% | $14.50 |
| Egg Drop Soup | 45% | $3.92 |
| Chicken | 45% | $13.50 |
| Moo Goo Gai Pan | 41% | $9.50 |
Calculated from 49 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
Offerings
- Vegetarian options
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- Cash
- NFC mobile payments
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Chow's Kitchen there are 39 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 44 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (13), Bakeries & Desserts (9), Bars & Pubs (3), and Chinese (3).
Competition is healthy: 3 other Chinese restaurants are within a mile and 14 within three miles. The closest is Tasty Noodle 西安面馆, < 0.1 mi away.
17 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
- Cafes & CoffeeCommonplace Coffee< 0.1 mi
- Mediterranean & Middle EasternMediterranean Grill< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsGaby et Jules< 0.1 mi
- PizzaPizza Bellino< 0.1 mi
- ThaiThai & Noodle Outlet< 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 Chow's Kitchen's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM. Monday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Thursday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Friday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM.
Is Chow's Kitchen open on Sunday?
Yes, Chow's Kitchen is open on Sundays: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM.
Where is Chow's Kitchen located?
Chow's Kitchen is located at 5829 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217.
What is the phone number of Chow's Kitchen?
You can call Chow's Kitchen at (412) 521-0261.
Does Chow's Kitchen offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Chow's Kitchen. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is Chow's Kitchen wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair accessible.
Is Chow's Kitchen open late?
Yes – Chow's Kitchen is open until 10 PM or later on Friday and Saturday.
What else is near Chow's Kitchen?
There are 44 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Chow's Kitchen. Nearby options include Commonplace Coffee (< 0.1 mi), Mediterranean Grill (< 0.1 mi), and Gaby et Jules (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Chinese restaurants near Chow's Kitchen?
3 other Chinese restaurants within a mile. The closest is Tasty Noodle 西安面馆, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do Chinese restaurants in Pennsylvania cost?
Based on 49 menus with 5,871 priced items from Chinese restaurants in Pennsylvania, the median menu item costs $11.50, and half of all items are priced between $8.00 and $15.35.
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