Chef’s Special Cocktail Bar Menu

2165 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
  • Food

    • 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.
      $0.00
    • CHOPSTICKS

      Order as many as you need. They do not come automatically with your order.
      $0.00
    • EXTRA White Rice- TAKE OUT

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

      $0.00
    • Smashed Cucumbers

      persian cucumbers, sichuan peppercorn, pickled fresnos, toasted sesame, rice wine vinegar and fresh herbs
      $5.50
    • Egg Rolls (2pc)

      2pc - Crunchy wrapper stuffed with pork, shrimp, glass noodles, cabbage and carrots. (G, SH)
      $8.50
    • Vegetarian Spring Rolls (2 Pc)

      2pc - Thin crispy wrapper, filled with mushrooms, carrots, scallion and tofu. (G)
      $8.50
    • Crab Rangoon (4pc)

      Fried wonton wrapper stuffed with cream cheese and crab. (G, FF, SH)
      $10.50
    • Potstickers (4pc)

      Thicker dough stuffed with pork and cabbage, served with a tamari-fresno dipping sauce. (G)
      $12.50
    • Wontons In Chili Oil (6pc)

      6pc - SPICY- Thin, noodle-like wrapper filled with pork, ginger, garlic chives, Thai chilies and black vinegar. (G)
      $13.50
    • Tofu Fried Rice

      $13.50
    • Veggie Fried Rice

      Stir fried rice with egg, peas, carrots, and sesame oil.
      $12.50
    • Pork Fried Rice

      $13.50
    • Combo Fried Rice

      Combo = pork and shrimp
      $14.50
    • Shrimp Fried Rice

      $13.50
    • Chicken Fried Rice

      $13.50
    • Dan Dan Noodles

      *SPICY* thick egg noodles, ground pork, sesame paste, peanuts and Sichuan peppercorn (G, *PN*)
      $15.50
    • Shrimp Lo Mein

      (G)
      $15.50
    • Chicken Lo Mein

      (G)
      $14.50
    • Beef Lo Mein

      (G)
      $15.50
    • Tofu Lo Mein

      (G)
      $13.50
    • Veggie Lo Mein

      Thick egg noodles, wok tossed with mixed vegetables and garlic broth. (G)
      $12.50
    • Sesame Gai Lan

      steamed chinese broccoli, tossed in a sauce of sesame paste & black garlic vin. finished w/toasted sesame seeds - gluten free - vegan -
      $12.50
    • Dry-Fried Green Beans

      MILD - Wok-fried green beans. Sweet & spicy glaze. Crispy garlic (G)
      $13.50
    • Glazed Brussels Sprouts W/ Puffed Rice

      puffed rice, fried garlic, cured egg yolk. - gluten free - vegetarian -
      $13.50
    • Eggplant With Lamb Sausage

      MED. SPICY Wok tossed eggplant with spicy lamb sausage, black vinegar, dark soy and Thai basil.
      $14.50
    • Sweet & Sour Tofu

      Crispy tofu in Chef's Special sweet n' sour sauce with onion and bell pepper. -vegan-
      $14.50
    • Kung Pao Tofu

      SPICY- Extra firm tofu wok tossed with roasted peanuts, dried chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, and bell peppers. -vegan- (*G*, *PN*)
      $14.50
    • Sweet & Sour Shrimp

      Crispy shrimp in Chef's Special sweet n' sour sauce with onion and bell pepper. -SH-
      $16.50
    • Kung Pao Shrimp

      SPICY- Shrimp wok tossed with roasted peanuts, dried chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, and bell peppers. (*G*, *PN*, SH)
      $16.50
    • Walnut Shrimp

      Battered and fried shrimp with honey walnut dressing, radicchio, pickled fresno chilies and candied walnuts. (TN, SH)
      $16.50
    • Sweet & Sour Chicken

      Crispy chicken in Chef's Special sweet n' sour sauce with onion and bell pepper.
      $15.50
    • Kung Pao Chicken

      SPICY- Tender chicken wok tossed with roasted peanuts, dried chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, and bell peppers. (*G*, *PN*)
      $15.50
    • Cashew Chicken

      Tender chicken wok tossed with roasted cashew, scallion, daikon, and a garlic-oyster sauce. (*SH* *G*)
      $16.50
    • Dry Chili Chicken

      VERY SPICY- Crispy chicken wok tossed with ginger, garlic, scallion and lots of dried chilies and Sichuan peppercorns.
      $16.50
    • Orange Chicken

      Crispy chicken in orange sauce with onion and broccoli.
      $15.50
    • Twice Cooked Pork

      MED. SPICY- Braised and roasted pork belly with pickled bok choy, napa cabbage, and fresno chilis in a sweet & spicy sauce. (G)
      $16.50
    • Mapo Tofu With Ground Pork

      VERY SPICY Soft tofu with ground pork, doubanjiang and Sichuan peppercorn. Served with rice. (G)
      $15.50
    • Beef And Broccoli

      Tender sliced beef glazed in a sweet dark soy with spring onion and broccoli. (*G*)
      $17.50
    • Mongolian Beef

      SPICY- Tender beef with hoisin, dark soy and chili vinegar. Served with crispy cellophane noodles. (*G*, *SH*)
      $17.50
    • Kung Pao Beef

      SPICY- Tender Beef wok tossed with roasted peanuts, dried chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, and bell peppers. (*G* *PN*)
      $17.50
    • Kid's Noodles

      Thick egg noodles, coated in a sweet-soy sauce. 7oz portion
      $7.00
    • Kid's Chicken

      Crispy battered chicken thigh. 8oz portion. Gluten-Free
      $10.00
    • Almond Cookies (3pc)

      3pc softy & crunchy (G, TN)
      $5.50
    • Ube Custard

      Purple yam, marshmallow fluff, fortune cookie crumble. (D, *G*)
      $9.50
  • Booze

    • Chichi Colada

      Mezcal, Coconut, Singani, Orange Blossom, Pineapple, Lime
      $14.00
    • Lemongrass Gimlet

      gin, lemongrass, lime leaf, hint of chili
      $14.00
    • Mind Tunnel

      bourbon, vermouth, ginger, lime, banana, tamarind
      $14.00
    • Hyperballad

      mezcal, pear brandy, manzanilla sherry, thai basil
      $14.00
    • Before Dark

      Rhum agricole, pink gin, strawberry amaro, strawberry puree, lime
      $14.00
    • Two Step

      rye infused w/ clementine tea, applejack, chinato, orange bitters
      $14.00
    • Chef's Special Old Fashioned

      bourbon, angostura bitter, black cherry- hibiscus grenadine
      $12.00
    • Hang Glider

      tequila, nonino apertivo, cucumber cordial, lime
      $14.00
    • Goodbye Horses

      sangria style drink- 5yr rum, blood orange apertif, red wine
      $13.00
  • N/A Drinks

    • 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
    • Topo Chico

      $4.00
    • 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

      $3.00
    • Guava Soda

      $7.00
    • Ginger Beer

      $4.00
    • Tonic

      $3.00
    • Fair State Hop Water

      $7.00
    • Casamara Alta

      $7.00
  • T-Shirts

    • Nothing Special Tee- Black

      $25.00
    • Nothing Special Tee- White

      $25.00

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