Kung pao
Diced chicken (or shrimp, tofu) stir-fried with dried chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, scallion and peanuts in a sweet-sour-savory glaze. The Sichuan original is dark, tangy and numbing; the American-Chinese version tends to be sweeter, saucier and heavier on the vegetables.
Typical price: $16
Half of the 160 restaurants below that list a price charge between $13.38 and $18.63. Each restaurant counts once, at its lowest-priced version, and only plain dollar prices are counted. Prices come from each menu as it was last checked, so call ahead to confirm.
Typical price by city
Cities with at least 5 restaurants that list a plain dollar price, counted the same way as above.
| City | Typical | Middle half | Restaurants |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, New York | $20.45 | $17–$22 | 10 |
| San Francisco, California | $21.73 | $16.45–$25 | 10 |
| Portland, Oregon | $16.95 | $16–$18 | 9 |
| Chicago, Illinois | $13.76 | $10.23–$16.04 | 8 |
| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | $17.50 | $16.23–$18.45 | 7 |
| Richardson, Texas | $9.10 | $7.28–$11.45 | 6 |
| Seattle, Washington | $16.95 | $14.86–$18.70 | 6 |
169 restaurants with Kung pao on the menu
- East Ocean Seafood RestaurantAlameda, CA
- Kung Pao Chicken with Peanuts$18.58
- Kung Pao Shrimp with Peanuts$19.61
- Kung Pao Chicken$20.65
- and 1 more on the menu
- Chengdu TasteAlhambra, CA
- Kung Pao Chicken$13.99
- Kung Pao Shrimp$18.99
- Xiang La HuiAlhambra, CA
- Kung Pao Chicken$16.99
- Kung Pao Shrimp$17.99
- Mala RestaurantAllston, MA
- Kung Pao Chicken$13.95
- Kung Pao Duck Tongue$19.95
- Kung Pao Shrimp$17.95
- Red Pepper Chinese & Vietnamese RestaurantAmherst, NY
- Kung Pao Chicken$12.45
- Kung Pao Baby Shrimp$13.45
- Chang's GardenArcadia, CA
- Kung Pao Chicken$10.95
- Kung Pao Chicken$8.95
- Golden Crown RestaurantAtlanta, GA
- Kung Pao Chicken$12.59
- Kung Pao Beef$13.59
- Kung Pao Shrimp$13.59
- and 2 more on the menu
- Gu's DumplingsAtlanta, GA
- Kung Pao Chicken$18
- Man Chun HongAtlanta, GA
- S9. Kung Pao Shrimp$30.00
- C1. Kung Pao Chicken$23.00
- C15. Kung Pao Chicken with Peppercorn$23.00
- Old ThousandAustin, TX
- Kung Pao Cauliflower
- Wu ChowAustin, TX
- Gong Bao Chicken$20
- Top Gun Seafood RestaurantBellevue, WA
- Kung Pao Prawns$18.95
- Kung Pao Chicken$16.95
- V21. Kung Pao Tofu$16.95
- Q by Peter ChangBethesda, MD
- Kung Pao Chicken
- Grand SzechuanBloomington, MN
- Kung Pao Beef$18.95
- Kung Pao Pork$13.95
- Kung Pao Chicken$13.95
- and 10 more on the menu
- Yen ChingBoise, ID
- Kung Pao Chicken$14.00
- Kung Pao Beef$16.00
- Kung Pao Shrimp$18.00
- and 1 more on the menu
- China PearlBoston, MA
- Kung Pao Chicken$13.00
- Kung Pao Beef$15.00
- Kung Pao Shrimp$15.00
- Dumpling CafeBoston, MA
- Kung Pao Chicken$18.95
- Kung Pao Squid$20.95
- Kung Pao Shrimp$20.95
- and 2 more on the menu
- Gaga Seafood RestaurantBoston, MA
- Kung Pao Shrimp w. Peanuts$17.95
- Kung Pao Chicken$16.95
- Hei La MoonBoston, MA
- Kung Pao Pork
- Kung Pao Chicken
- Kung Pao Beef
- and 3 more on the menu
- Birds of a FeatherBrooklyn, NY
- Kung Pao Chicken$20
- Kung Pao Chicken$14
- Kings County ImperialBrooklyn, NY
- Kung Po Chicken$18
- Gu's KitchenChamblee, GA
- Kung Pao Chicken$18.00
- Kung Pao Chicken Lunch Combo$15.00
- Chou's KitchenChandler, AZ
- Kung Pao Chicken$15.98
- Han DynastyCherry Hill, NJ
- Kung Pao Chicken
- Cate Zone Chinese CuisineChesterfield, MO
- Kung Pao Chicken Lunch Combo$14.99
- Kung Pao Beef Lunch Combo$14.99
- Chi CafeChicago, IL
- Kung Pao Chicken$7.95
- Kung Pao Beef$8.25
- Kung Pao Shrimp$8.95
- FuramaChicago, IL
- Kung Pao Shrimp (Contains Peanuts)
- Kung Pao Chicken (Contains Peanuts)
- Kung Pao Eggplant (Contains Peanuts)
- and 1 more on the menu
- Go 4 FoodChicago, IL
- Kung Pao Beef$17.23
- Kung Pao Chicken$15.07
- Kung Pao Shrimp$20.47
- Hing Kee RestaurantChicago, IL
- Kung Pao Chicken$10.99
- Hunan CuisineChicago, IL
- Kung Pao Chicken$15.95
- Kung Pao Beef$16.95
- Kung Pao Shrimp$19.95
- Lao Sze ChuanChicago, IL
- 313. Kung Pao Squid$22.95
- 321. Kung Pao Shrimp$25.95
- 334. Kung Pao Scallop$29.95
- and 3 more on the menu
- Sze Chuan CuisineChicago, IL
- Kung Pao Chicken$12.95
- Kung Pao Chicken Lunch Special$6.95
- Kung Pao Beef Lunch Special$6.95
- Triple Crown RestaurantChicago, IL
- Sizzling Kung Pao Trio$21.00
- Sizzling Kung Pao Tofu$16.32
- Kung Pao Beef$17.49
- and 1 more on the menu
- Wok DongChicago, IL
- Kung Pao Chicken$12.45
- Kung Pao Beef$13.45
- Grand OrientalCincinnati, OH
- Kung Pao Chicken*$11.99
- Kung Pao Beef*$12.99
- Kung Pao Shrimp*$13.99
- and 3 more on the menu
- China Jade Chinese RestaurantCleveland, OH
- Kung Po Shrimp (OR Scallops add $1.00) (hot & spicy) (Pt or Qt)$9.50 / $13.00
- Wonton Gourmet & BBQCleveland, OH
- Kung Pao Chicken$16.05
- Kung Pao Shrimp$17.20
- Kung Pao Chicken (Combo)$14.38
- and 1 more on the menu
- Chuan Jiang Hao ZiColumbus, OH
- Kung Pao Chicken$16.50
- Hunan LionColumbus, OH
- Kung Po Chicken 🌶️$18.95
- Kung Pao Beef 🌶️$19.95
- Kung Pao Shrimp 🌶️$20.95
- and 1 more on the menu
- Grandma’s KitchenCupertino, CA
- Kung Pao Chicken$19.95
- Red Hot WokCupertino, CA
- Kung Pao with Preserved Eggs$17.45
- Kung Pao Seafood$20.95
- Kung Pao Shrimp$21.95
- and 3 more on the menu
- Little DragonDenver, CO
- Kung PaoOrganic Tofu $17.95 / Chicken (White Meat) $18.95 / Beef (Choice Flank Steak) $19.95 / Shrimp or Triple Delight $20.95
- China VillageDublin, CA
- Kung Pao Chicken$9.50
- Kung Pao Prawns (Lunch)$11.00
- Kung Pao Scallops$16.00
- and 2 more on the menu
- MasterpieceDuluth, GA
- E5. Kung Pao Chicken$20.95
- G4. Kung Pao Tofu$18.95
- Peking Gourmet InnFalls Church, VA
- Kung Pao Chicken & Shrimp$23.95 / $38.95
- Kung Pao Chicken$22.95 / $29.95
- Asian Jewels Seafood RestaurantFlushing, NY
- Stir Fried Diced Chicken w. Kung Pao Sauce$19.99
- Kung Pao Shrimp$23.99
- Chez XueFoster City, CA
- Kung Pao Chicken$21.18
- Mei Sum Dim SumHonolulu, HI
- Kung Pao Chicken$15.95
- Cooking GirlHouston, TX
- Kung Pao Chicken$13.99
- Fung's KitchenHouston, TX
- Kung Pao Shrimp$22.99
- 4 Delights of Kung Pao$28.99
- Kung Pao Beef$21.99
- and 1 more on the menu
- Mala Sichuan BistroHouston, TX
- Kung Pao Chicken$17.24
- X KitchenHouston, TX
- Kung Pao Chicken$16.99
- Heritage by Bo LingsKansas City, MO
- Gong Bao Chicken$17
- Gong Bao
- Spicy Talk BistroKirkland, WA
- L5. Kung Pao Chicken (Beef $9.95)$9.50
- Kung Pao Chicken$11.95
- China MamaLas Vegas, NV
- Kung Pao Chicken$17.99
- Kung Fu Thai & Chinese RestaurantLas Vegas, NV
- Kung Pao Chicken$16.95
- Special NoodleLas Vegas, NV
- Kung Pao chicken$21.99
- Uncle Yu's at the VineyardLivermore, CA
- Kung Po Chicken$24.00
- Chef Chu'sLos Altos, CA
- Classic Kung Pao Chicken$21.95
- Kung Pao Prawns$21.95
- Kung Pao Calamari$21.95
- and 1 more on the menu
- Hop Woo BBQ & Seafood RestaurantLos Angeles, CA
- Szechuan Kung Pao Chicken
- Kung Pao Tofu
- Szechuan Kung Pao Shrimp$17.95
- and 4 more on the menu
- Little FattyLos Angeles, CA
- Kung Pao Chicken$22.00
- Meizhou DongpoLos Angeles, CA
- Kung Pao Chicken
- Sichuan ImpressionLos Angeles, CA
- Original Kung-Pao Chicken$13.99
- Yang ChowLos Angeles, CA
- Kung Pao Chicken$20.25
- Oriental HouseLouisville, KY
- Kung Po Beef$11.25
- Kung Po Shrimp$11.50
- IchibanMadison, WI
- Kung Pao Chicken
- Royal FeastMillbrae, CA
- Kung Pao Shrimp$20.00
- Traditional Kung Pao Chicken$18.00
- Cheung HingMilpitas, CA
- Kung Pao Prawns$22.74
- Kung Pao Chicken$18.60
- Kung Pao Chicken Over Rice$16.20
- and 1 more on the menu
- Chili Garden 山城私房菜Milpitas, CA
- Kung Pao Chicken$6.25
- Kung Pao Fish Fillet$6.95
- Mama Lu's Dumpling HouseMonterey Park, CA
- Kung Pao Chicken$17.49
- Kung Pao Beef$16.49
- Kung Pao Shrimp$17.49
- Kirin BistroMountain View, CA
- Kung Pao Chicken$20.95
- China One - NashvilleNashville, TN
- 89. Kung Pao ChickenPt.: $8.35 Qt.: $13.55
- 111. Kung Pao ShrimpPt.: $9.15 Qt.: $14.75
- C24. Kung Po Chicken$11.15
- and 3 more on the menu
- Great TasteNew Britain, CT
- Kung Pao Delight$18.95
- Kung Pao Chicken (Quart)$13.00
- Five HappinessNew Orleans, LA
- Kung Pao Shrimp$17.25
- Kung Pao Chicken$15.55
- Kung Pao Beef$16.95
- Café ChinaNew York, NY
- Kung Pao Chicken Box$17.00
- Kung Pao Chicken$20.00
- CheLiNew York, NY
- Kung Pao Chicken$17
- Golden Unicorn RestaurantNew York, NY
- Kung Pao Chicken$21.99
- Grand Sichuan EasternNew York, NY
- Kung Pao Chicken (Lunch)$12.95
- Kung Pao Chicken & Shrimp (Lunch)$12.95
- Kung Pao Baby Shrimp (Lunch)$12.95
- Hwa Yuan SzechuanNew York, NY
- Kung Po Baby Potatoes$22
- Kung Po Chicken with Hot Pepper Sauce$30
- Whole Squid Sauteed in Kung Po Sauce$40
- and 1 more on the menu
- Joe's GingerNew York, NY
- Kung Pao Chicken$18.95
- Joe's ShanghaiNew York, NY
- Kung Pao Chicken$26.95
- Szechuan GourmetNew York, NY
- Kung Pao Chicken$21.95
- uluhNew York, NY
- Kung Pao Chicken / General Tso's Chicken$16
- Wu Liang YeNew York, NY
- Kung Pao Chicken$25.95
- Kung Pao Shrimp
- Gum Kuo RestaurantOakland, CA
- Kung Pao Chicken$12.95
- Spices 3Oakland, CA
- Kung Pao Tofu$15.95
- Kung Pao Chicken$15.95
- Kung Pao Shrimp$15.95
- and 2 more on the menu
- Happy HouseOklahoma City, OK
- Kung Po Chicken$7.25
- Kung Po Shrimp$8.25
- Kung Po Delight$9.95
- Three Happiness ExpressOmaha, NE
- Kung Pao Delight$15.55
- Taste of ChengduOrlando, FL
- Kungpao Chicken$19
- Kung Pao Shrimp and Scallop$31
- Bai WeiPhiladelphia, PA
- Kung Pao Chicken$16.00
- Han DynastyPhiladelphia, PA
- Kung Pao Chicken
- Kung Pao Tofu
- Lee How FookPhiladelphia, PA
- Kung Pao Chicken$17.95
- Kung Pao Pork$18.95
- Kung Pao Beef$18.55
- and 3 more on the menu
- Ocean HarborPhiladelphia, PA
- Kung Po Beef$9.50
- Kung Po Shrimp$9.95
- Sang Kee Peking Duck HousePhiladelphia, PA
- Kung Pao Chicken$19.29
- Tai Lake Seafood RestaurantPhiladelphia, PA
- Diced Kung Pao Chicken with Peanuts$18.95
- Ting Wong RestaurantPhiladelphia, PA
- Kung Pao Diced Chicken with Peanuts$16.45
- Tom's Dim SumPhiladelphia, PA
- Kung Pao Chicken$17.50
- Kung Pao Shrimp$22.05
- China HousePittsburgh, PA
- 75. Kung Pao Chicken$12.95
- Uncle ZhouPlano, TX
- Kung Pao Tofu$14.95
- Kung Pao Chicken$16.95
- Wu Wei Din Chinese CuisinePlano, TX
- Kung Pao Chicken$13.99
- Kung Pao Shrimp$15.50
- Andy & Yu’s Restaurant and BarPleasanton, CA
- Kung Pao Chicken$18.00
- Ding & SpicePortland, OR
- Kung Pao Chicken$18.00
- Kung Pao Beef$18.00
- Kung Pao Shrimp$22.00
- and 1 more on the menu
- Empire Chinese KitchenPortland, ME
- Kung Pao Chicken$21.00
- Excellent CuisinePortland, OR
- Kung Pao Chicken$13.95
- Frank's Noodle HousePortland, OR
- Kung Pao Chicken$17.50
- Kung Pao Tofu$17.50
- HK CafePortland, OR
- Kung Pao Shrimp$18.95
- Kung Pao Beef$18.95
- Kung Pao Chicken$16.95
- Ho Ho Oriental RestaurantPortland, OR
- Kung Pao Chicken$18.95
- Mandarin HousePortland, OR
- 706. Kung Pao Chicken$20.00
- 604. Kung Pao Prawn$26.00
- 808. Kung Pao Tofu$18.00
- and 1 more on the menu
- ShandongPortland, OR
- Kung Pao Chicken$17.50
- Kung Pao Beef$18.50
- Kung Pao Prawns$18.50
- and 1 more on the menu
- Sichuan TastePortland, OR
- Kung Pao Chicken (Lunch)$16.95
- Kung Pao Shrimp (Lunch)$17.95
- Kung Pao Beef (Lunch)$17.95
- and 4 more on the menu
- Zien Hong RestaurantPortland, OR
- S3. Kung Pao Combination$20.00
- 307. Kung Pao Shrimp$20.00
- 405. Kung Pao Chicken$19.00
- and 4 more on the menu
- New Winsor Dim Sum House & BarQuincy, MA
- Kung Pao Diced Chicken$15.95
- Peking Style Kung Pao Chicken$15.95
- Kung Pao Shrimp$17.95
- Canton Chinese RestaurantRichardson, TX
- C6. Kung Pao Chicken$8.25
- B6. Kung Pao Beef$9.25
- S2. Kung Pao Shrimp$10.25
- and 2 more on the menu
- First Chinese BBQRichardson, TX
- Kung Pao Chicken$8.25
- Kung Pao Beef$8.95
- Kung Pao Shrimp$10.25
- and 1 more on the menu
- First Emperor Chinese RestaurantRichardson, TX
- 54. Kung Pao Beef$8.95
- 64. Kung Pao Shrimp$11.95
- 7. Kung Pao Chicken$6.95
- and 2 more on the menu
- Jeng Chi RestaurantRichardson, TX
- Kung Pao Tiger Shrimp (12pc)$30.00
- Kung Pao Chicken$17.50
- Kung Pao Beef$23.00
- Kirin CourtRichardson, TX
- Kung Pao Chicken$21.95
- Kung Pao Prawn (Spicy)$24.95
- Kung Pao Beef or Chicken$11.95
- Royal SichuanRichardson, TX
- LS13. Kung Pao Chicken$9.95
- Fat Dragon Chinese Kitchen & BarRichmond, VA
- Kung Pao Cauliflower Wings$10.5
- Kung Pao Chicken$17.7
- Peter Chang - RichmondRichmond, VA
- Kung Pao Chicken Buns (6)$13.00
- Bob's Shanghai 66Rockville, MD
- Kung Pao Tofu$15.75
- Kung Pao Chicken$19.75
- Kung Pao Jumbo Shrimp (12)$24.95
- Sichuan Jin RiverRockville, MD
- Kung Pao Beef$20.95
- Kung Pao Chicken$15.95
- Kung Pao Shrimp$17.95
- and 2 more on the menu
- 888 Seafood RestaurantRosemead, CA
- Kung Pao Chicken Fried Rice$18.00
- Najia CafeRowland Heights, CA
- Kung Pao Chicken$17.99
- The NoodleRowland Heights, CA
- Kung Pao Chicken$18.76
- Kung Pao Shrimp$24.42
- Red Maple Chinese CuisineSalt Lake City, UT
- Kung Pao$11.50
- Kung Pao$14.50
- Kung Pao$16.95
- and 2 more on the menu
- Sichuan HouseSan Antonio, TX
- Kung Paofrom $14
- Boiling BeijingSan Bruno, CA
- Kung Pao Chicken$9.95
- Kung Pao Beef$9.95
- Kung Pao Lamb$9.95
- and 4 more on the menu
- King ChuanSan Carlos, CA
- Authentic Kung Pao Chicken Lunch$21.99
- Dumpling InnSan Diego, CA
- Kung Pao Diced Chicken$16.00
- Kung Pao Seafood$17.50
- Emerald Chinese CuisineSan Diego, CA
- Kung Pao Chicken$15.95
- Jasmine Seafood RestaurantSan Diego, CA
- Kung Pao Chicken (Regular)$22.00
- China LiveSan Francisco, CA
- House Famous Kung Pao 'Firecracker' Chicken$26
- Dumpling KitchenSan Francisco, CA
- Kung Pao Chicken$17.80
- Great Eastern RestaurantSan Francisco, CA
- Kung Pao Prawn (Contains Peanuts)$20.50
- Henry's Hunan RestaurantSan Francisco, CA
- Kung Pao Shrimp$20.50
- Kung Pao Chicken$17.00
- Kung Pao Beef$18.00
- and 2 more on the menu
- HK Lounge BistroSan Francisco, CA
- Kung Pao Chicken with Roasted Peanuts$28
- House of NankingSan Francisco, CA
- Kung Pao Shrimp$22.95
- Mission Chinese FoodSan Francisco, CA
- Kung Pao Pastrami$25.00
- R&G LoungeSan Francisco, CA
- Kung Pao Prawns$25
- Sichuan Tasty RestaurantSan Francisco, CA
- Kung Pao Chicken$13.95
- Kung Pao Shrimp$17.95
- Kung Pao Tofu$12.95
- and 2 more on the menu
- SpicesSan Francisco, CA
- Kung - Pao Chicken$16.99
- Kung - Pao Chicken Over Rice$14.99
- Long Xing Ji Juicy DumplingSan Gabriel, CA
- Kung Pao Chicken$14.99
- Kung Pao Shrimp$17.99
- New Shanghai No 1 Seafood VillageSan Gabriel, CA
- Modern Style Kung Pao King Prawns$19.99
- Kung Pao Chicken$11.99
- Sam Woo BBQSan Gabriel, CA
- Kung Pao Chicken$19.95
- Kung Pao Beef$19.95
- Mandarin GourmetSan Jose, CA
- Kung Pao Chicken$21.95
- Kung Pao Prawns$24.95
- Asia DelightSan Leandro, CA
- Kung Pao Chicken Over Rice$8.99
- Peking AlleySan Mateo, CA
- Kung Pao Chicken$17.89
- Kung Pao Beef$19.89
- Kung Pao Shrimp$19.89
- Canton WestsideSanta Cruz, CA
- Kung Pao Chicken or Beef$17.95
- Kung Pao Prawns$18.95
- Kung Pao Tofu$14.95
- Yan FlowerSanta Cruz, CA
- Kung Pao Chicken$9.00
- Kung Pao Tofu$9.00
- Kung Pao Shrimp$15.00
- and 1 more on the menu
- Canton RestaurantScotts Valley, CA
- Kung Pao Chicken
- Chef Liu RestaurantScotts Valley, CA
- Kung Pao Chicken$9.25
- Kung Pao Beef$10.15
- Kung Pao Shrimp$11.15
- and 4 more on the menu
- Chiang's GourmetSeattle, WA
- Kung Pao Chicken$19
- Kung Pao Shrimp$25
- Fortune GardenSeattle, WA
- Kung Pao Chicken$18.95
- Kung Pao Prawns$21.95
- Hong Kong BistroSeattle, WA
- Kung Po Chicken$15.95
- Jade GardenSeattle, WA
- Kung Pao Chicken$17.95
- Sichuanese CuisineSeattle, WA
- Kung Pao Tofu$14.50
- Kung Pao Shrimp$16.50
- Kung Pao Fish$16.50
- and 2 more on the menu
- Tai TungSeattle, WA
- Kung Pao Shrimp$11.45
- Golden Fu WahSoquel, CA
- Kung Pao Tofu$13.99
- Kung Pao Chicken$14.99
- Kung Pao Beef$15.29
- Corner 17St. Louis, MO
- Kung pao chicken (contains peanuts)$14.99+
- Kung pao shrimp$16.99+
- Harbor City RestaurantTacoma, WA
- Kung Pao Prawns$16.95
- Kung Pao Chicken$16.95
- Kung Pao Chicken over Steamed Rice$13.95
- Yummy House China BistroTampa, FL
- Kung Po Chicken$16.99
- Spicy Kung Po Shrimp$18.99
- Bistro Na'sTemple City, CA
- Kung Pao Dungeness Crab (2.5 lbs)$92.50
- Kung Pao Boston Lobster (4 lbs)$134.00
- Delicious ChengduTemple City, CA
- Kung Pao Chicken$12.99
- Grand Golden Bay SeafoodUnion City, CA
- Kung Pao Chicken$13.95
- Chang ChangWashington, DC
- Kung Pao Chicken$18
- Kungpao Vegetables$20
- Katy's DumplingsWestmont, IL
- Kung Bao$14.95
- Kung Bao Chicken$14.95
- Yu's MandarinWheeling, IL
- Kung Pao Beef$19.50
- Kung Pao Shrimp$19.50
- Kung Pao Fish Fillet$18.50
- and 6 more on the menu
- Legend of TasteWhitestone, NY
- L05. Kung Bao Chicken$11.95