Chef’s Special Cocktail Bar Menu

2165 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
  • Allergy Key

    • ALLERGIES & DIETARY RESTRICTIONS

      G- contains gluten\r\nSH- contains shellfish\r\nFF- contains fin fish\r\nTN- contains tree nuts\r\nPN- contains peanuts\r\n**- although item typically contains this allergen it can be done without. Options to remove allergen are programmable via Toast online ordering.\r\nFor Example: Kung Pao Tofu (*G*) contains traces of gluten in the sauce, but can be done without if someone has an allergy.\r\n\r\nIf you have a severe allergy please call us to place your order at 773.666.5143.
  • Don't Forget...

    • CHOPSTICKS

      Order as many as you need. They do not come automatically with your order.
  • Appetizers

    • Smashed Cucumbers

      persian cucumbers, sichuan peppercorn, pickled fresnos, toasted sesame, rice wine vinegar and fresh herbs
      $7.00
    • Egg Rolls (2pc)

      2pc - Crunchy wrapper stuffed with pork, shrimp, glass noodles, cabbage and carrots.\r\n(G, SH)
      $10.00
    • Vegetarian Spring Rolls (2 Pc)

      2pc - Thin crispy wrapper, filled with mushrooms, carrots, scallion and tofu. \r\n(G)
      $9.00
    • Crab Rangoon (4pc)

      Fried wonton wrapper stuffed with cream cheese and crab.\r\n(G, FF, SH)
      $11.00
    • Potstickers (4pc)

      Thicker dough stuffed with pork and cabbage, served with a tamari-fresno dipping sauce.\r\n(G)
      $13.00
    • Wontons In Chili Oil (6pc)

      6pc - SPICY- Thin, noodle-like wrapper filled with pork, ginger, garlic chives, Thai chilies and black vinegar.\r\n(G)
      $14.00
  • Fried Rice

    • Veggie Fried Rice

      Stir fried rice with egg, peas, carrots, and sesame oil.
      $14.00
    • Tofu Fried Rice

      $15.00
    • Combo Fried Rice

      Combo = pork and shrimp
      $16.00
  • Noodles

    • Dan Dan Noodles

      *SPICY* thick egg noodles, ground pork, sesame paste, peanuts and Sichuan peppercorn \r\n(G, *PN*)
      $17.00
    • Veggie Lo Mein

      Thick egg noodles, wok tossed with mixed vegetables and garlic broth.\r\n(G)
      $14.00
    • Chicken Lo Mein

      (G)
      $15.00
    • Tofu Lo Mein

      (G)
      $15.00
    • Beef Lo Mein

      (G)
      $17.00
    • Shrimp Lo Mein

      (G)
      $17.00
  • Vegetables & Tofu

    • Kung Pao Tofu

      SPICY- Extra firm tofu wok tossed with roasted peanuts, dried chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, and bell peppers.\r\n-vegan-\r\n(*G*, *PN*)
      $15.00
    • Sweet & Sour Tofu

      Crispy tofu in Chef's Special sweet n' sour sauce with onion and bell pepper. \r\n-vegan-
      $15.00
    • Dry-Fried Green Beans

      MILD - Wok-fried green beans. Sweet & spicy glaze. Crispy garlic (G)
      $14.00
    • Garlic Gai Lan

      steamed chinese broccoli, tossed in a sauce of sesame paste & black garlic vin. finished w/toasted sesame seeds \r\n\r\n- gluten free - vegan -
      $13.00
  • Seafood

    • Sweet & Sour Shrimp

      Crispy shrimp in Chef's Special sweet n' sour sauce with onion and bell pepper (SH)
      $17.00
    • Kung Pao Shrimp

      SPICY- Shrimp wok tossed with roasted peanuts, dried chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, and bell peppers.\r\n(*G*, *PN*, SH)
      $17.00
    • Walnut Shrimp

      Battered and fried shrimp with honey walnut dressing, radicchio, pickled fresno chilies and candied walnuts.\r\n(TN, SH)
      $17.00
  • Chicken

    • Sweet & Sour Chicken

      Crispy chicken in Chef's Special sweet n' sour sauce with onion and bell pepper.
      $16.00
    • Cashew Chicken

      Tender chicken wok tossed with roasted cashew, scallion, daikon, and a garlic-oyster sauce.\r\n(*SH* *G*)
      $17.00
    • Dry Chili Chicken

      VERY SPICY- Crispy chicken wok tossed with ginger, garlic, scallion and lots of dried chilies and Sichuan peppercorns.
      $17.00
    • Orange Chicken

      Crispy chicken in orange sauce with onion and broccoli.
      $16.00
    • Kung Pao Chicken

      SPICY- Tender chicken wok tossed with roasted peanuts, dried chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, and bell peppers.\r\n(*G*, *PN*)
      $16.00
  • Pork & Beef

    • Twice Cooked Pork

      MED. SPICY- Braised and roasted pork belly with pickled bok choy, napa cabbage, and fresno chilis in a sweet & spicy sauce.\r\n(G)
      $18.00
    • Mapo Tofu With Ground Pork

      VERY SPICY Soft tofu with ground pork, doubanjiang and Sichuan peppercorn. Served with rice.\r\n(G)
      $17.00
    • Beef And Broccoli

      Tender sliced beef glazed in a sweet dark soy with spring onion and broccoli. \r\n(*G*)
      $18.00
    • Mongolian Beef

      SPICY- Tender beef with hoisin, dark soy and chili vinegar. Served with crispy cellophane noodles.\r\n(*G*, *SH*)
      $19.00
    • Kung Pao Beef

      SPICY- Tender Beef wok tossed with roasted peanuts, dried chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, and bell peppers.\r\n(*G* *PN*)
      $18.00
  • Kid's Menu

    • Kid's Noodles

      Thick egg noodles, coated in a sweet-soy sauce. 7oz portion
      $7.50
    • Kid's Chicken

      Crispy battered chicken thigh. 8oz portion. Gluten-Free
      $10.50
  • Dessert

    • Almond Cookies (3pc)

      3pc softy & crunchy\r\n(G, TN)
      $6.00
    • Ube Custard

      Purple yam, marshmallow fluff, fortune cookie crumble.\r\n(D, *G*)
      $10.00
  • Sides/Extras

    • EXTRA White Rice- TAKE OUT

      NOTE: all protein dishes come with white rice already
      $1.00
    • Soy Sauce Packet

    • EXTRA Sweet And Sour Sauce

      Chef's Special sweet n' sour
    • EXTRA Chili Oil

      Chef's Special chili oil
    • EXTRA Hot Mustard

      Chef's Special mustard
    • EXTRA Trio Of Sauces

      Sweet n Sour, Hot Mustard and Chili Oil\r\n*NOTE* every order comes with one trio already
      $1.00
  • Pop

    • Topo Chico

      Sparkling mineral water, sourced and bottled in monterrey, mexico, offering a refreshing and crisp taste.
      $4.50
    • Coke (Can)

      Coca-Cola Original Taste—the refreshing, crisp taste you know and love
      $3.50
    • Diet Coke (Can)

      A delicious, crisp, sparkling cola for the refreshment you want
      $3.50
    • Sprite (Can)

      A delicious citrus taste that knows how to keep things cool​
      $3.50
    • Fentimans Ginger Beer

      $6.50
    • Sanzo Soda- Yuzu

      $6.50
    • Walker Bros Kombucha- Blueberry Jasmine

      $7.50
  • Party Pack 3-4Ppl

    • Super Bowl Party Pack 3-4ppl

      Your Choice of:\r\n-3 appetizers\r\n-1 rice or noodle\r\n-2 proteins\r\n***all meals come with almond cookies, plenty of white rice, chili oil, hot mustard, sweet n' sour***
      $85.00

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