Chef’s Special Cocktail Bar Menu

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(625+ Reviews)

Allergy Key Appetizers Fried Rice Noodles Vegetables & Tofu Seafood Chicken Pork & Beef Kid's Menu Dessert Sides/Extras CSCB Cocktails N/A Merch

Allergy Key
- ALLERGIES & DIETARY RESTRICTIONS
  G- contains gluten SH- contains shellfish FF- contains fin fish TN- contains tree nuts PN- contains peanuts **- although item typically contains this allergen it can be done without. Options to remove allergen are programmable via Toast online ordering. For Example: Kung Pao Tofu (*G*) contains traces of gluten in the sauce, but can be done without if someone has an allergy. If you have a severe allergy please call us to place your order at 773.666.5143.
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. (G, SH)
  $11.00
- Vegetarian Spring Rolls (2 Pc)
  2pc - Thin crispy wrapper, filled with mushrooms, carrots, scallion and tofu. (G)
  $10.00
- Crab Rangoon (4pc)
  Fried wonton wrapper stuffed with cream cheese and crab. (G, FF, SH)
  $11.00
- Potstickers (4pc)
  Thicker dough stuffed with pork and cabbage, served with a tamari-fresno dipping sauce. (G)
  $14.00
- Wontons in Chili Oil (6pc)
  6pc - SPICY- Thin, noodle-like wrapper filled with pork, ginger, garlic chives, Thai chilies and black vinegar. (G)
  $15.00
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 (G, *PN*)
  $18.00
- Veggie Lo Mein
  Thick egg noodles, wok tossed with mixed vegetables and garlic broth. (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
vegetable side dishes do not come with white rice - side of rice can be added to any order for $1
- Kung Pao Tofu
  SPICY- Extra firm tofu wok tossed with roasted peanuts, dried chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, and bell peppers. -vegan- (*G*, *PN*)
  $16.00
- Sweet & Sour Tofu
  Crispy tofu in Chef's Special sweet n' sour sauce with onion and bell pepper. -vegan-
  $16.00
- Dry-Fried Green Beans
  MILD - Wok-fried green beans. Sweet & spicy glaze. Crispy garlic (G)
  $15.00
- Garlic Gai Lan
  steamed chinese broccoli, tossed in a black garlic vin. finished w/toasted sesame seeds - gluten free - vegan -
  $14.00
Seafood
comes with white rice
- Sweet & Sour Shrimp
  Crispy shrimp in Chef's Special sweet n' sour sauce with onion and bell pepper (SH)
  $18.00
- Kung Pao Shrimp
  SPICY- Shrimp wok tossed with roasted peanuts, dried chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, and bell peppers. (*G*, *PN*, SH)
  $18.00
- Walnut Shrimp
  Battered and fried shrimp with honey walnut dressing, radicchio, pickled fresno chilies and candied walnuts. (TN, SH)
  $19.00
Chicken
comes with white rice
- Sweet & Sour Chicken
  Crispy chicken in Chef's Special sweet n' sour sauce with onion and bell pepper.
  $17.00
- Cashew Chicken
  Tender chicken wok tossed with roasted cashew, scallion, daikon, and a garlic-oyster sauce. (*SH* *G*)
  $18.00
- Dry Chili Chicken
  VERY SPICY- Crispy chicken wok tossed with ginger, garlic, scallion and lots of dried chilies and Sichuan peppercorns.
  $18.00
- Orange Chicken
  Crispy chicken in orange sauce with onion and broccoli.
  $17.00
- Kung Pao Chicken
  SPICY- Tender chicken wok tossed with roasted peanuts, dried chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, and bell peppers. (*G*, *PN*)
  $17.00
Pork & Beef
comes with white rice
- Twice Cooked Pork
  MED. SPICY- Braised and roasted pork belly with napa cabbage, and fresno chilis in a sweet & spicy sauce. (G)
  $18.00
- Mapo Tofu with ground pork
  VERY SPICY Soft tofu with ground pork, doubanjiang and Sichuan peppercorn. Served with rice. (G)
  $18.00
- Beef and Broccoli
  Tender sliced beef glazed in a sweet dark soy with spring onion and broccoli. (*G*)
  $19.00
- Mongolian Beef
  SPICY- Tender beef with hoisin, dark soy and chili vinegar. Served with crispy cellophane noodles. (*G*, *SH*)
  $19.00
- Kung Pao Beef
  SPICY- Tender Beef wok tossed with roasted peanuts, dried chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, and bell peppers. (*G* *PN*)
  $19.00
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 (G, TN)
  $6.00
- Ube Custard
  purple yam, coconut milk, plums, jasmine, mochi & black sesame crumble (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
  $0.50
- EXTRA chili oil
  Chef's Special chili oil
  $0.50
- EXTRA hot mustard
  Chef's Special mustard
  $0.50
- EXTRA trio of sauces
  Sweet n Sour, Hot Mustard and Chili Oil *NOTE* every order comes with one trio already
  $1.00
CSCB Cocktails
- Chichi Colada
  mezcal, singani, pineapple, lime, coconut, orange blossom
  $15.00
- Lemongrass Gimlet
  gin, shochu, salers, lemongrass, lime leaf, bitters
  $14.00
- Mystic Tango
  tequila, mandarin sour, turmeric, ginger, persimmon, chili
  $14.00
- Dream Sequence
  bourbon, rhubarbaro apertif, tart cherry, absinthe rinse
  $14.00
- Ritual Union
  rhum(s), ritual sister, suze, pineapple, lime
  $14.00
- Canadian Tuxedo
  Oolong Rye, Cognac, Pineau de Charentes, Fernet, Coffee
  $15.00
- Smoke Rings
  burnt pine-infused mezcal, krauterlikor, bitter apertivo, sweet vermouth, smoke
  $14.00
- Space Song
  black sesame gin, roasted sunchoke spirit, honey, chrysanthemum, saline
  $16.00
- Chef's Special Old Fashioned
  bourbon, angostura bitter, black cherry- hibiscus grenadine
  $12.00
- Amaretto Sour
  rum, amaretto, angostura, lemon
  $13.00
N/A
- Topo Chico
  $4.00
- Coke (can)
  Coca-Cola Original Taste—the refreshing, crisp taste you know and love
  $3.00
- Diet Coke (can)
  A delicious, crisp, sparkling cola for the refreshment you want
  $3.00
- Sprite (can)
  A delicious citrus taste that knows how to keep things cool
  $3.00
- Squirt (bottle)
  $4.00
- Lagunitas hopppy refresher
  $7.00
- Walker Bros Kombucha- Blueberry Jasmine
  $7.00
- Sanzo Soda- Yuzu
  $6.00
- Guava Soda
  $10.00
- N/A ChiChi
  $8.00
- N/A Tango
  $9.00
- Fentimans Ginger Beer
  $6.00
- Tonic
  $3.00
Merch
Chef's Special Shirt- Unisex sizing FRONT: "Nothing Special" with martini glass BACK: "Chef's Special Cocktail Bar 2165 N. Western Ave. Chicago, Il 60647"
- Nothing Special tee- black
  $25.00
- Nothing Special tee- white
  $25.00
- Round of Applause tee
  $25.00
- Anniversary matchbook
  $2.00