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    Chef's Cocktail Bar

    Cocktail Bar
    Closed4:30PM - 10:45PM
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    Food - Take Out Menu
    Booze
    N/A Drinks

    Featured Items

    • Egg Rolls (2pc)

      2pc - Crunchy wrapper stuffed with pork, shrimp, glass noodles, cabbage and carrots. (G, SH)
      $13.50
    • Dan Dan Noodles

      *SPICY* thick egg noodles, ground pork, sesame paste, peanuts and Sichuan peppercorn (G, *PN*)
      $18.50
    • Dry-Fried Green Beans

      MILD - Wok-fried green beans. Sweet & spicy glaze. Crispy garlic (*G*, VV)
      $15.50

    Food - Take Out Menu

    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 (VV)
      $7.00
    • Egg Rolls (2pc)

      2pc - Crunchy wrapper stuffed with pork, shrimp, glass noodles, cabbage and carrots. (G, SH)
      $13.50
    • Vegetarian Spring Rolls (2 Pc)

      2pc - Thin crispy wrapper, filled with mushrooms, carrots, scallion and tofu. (G, VV)
      $12.50
    • Crab Rangoon (4pc)

      Fried wonton wrapper stuffed with cream cheese and crab. (G, FF, SH)
      $12.50
    • Potstickers (4pc)

      Thicker dough stuffed with pork and cabbage, served with a tamari-fresno dipping sauce. (G)
      $14.50
    • Wontons in Chili Oil (6pc)

      6pc - SPICY- Thin, noodle-like wrapper filled with pork, ginger, garlic chives, Thai chilies and black vinegar. (G)
      $15.50

    Fried Rice

    • Veggie Fried Rice

      Stir fried rice with egg, peas, carrots, and sesame oil. (V)
      $14.50
    • Tofu Fried Rice

      Stir fried rice with egg, peas, carrots, sesame oil, and tofu. (V, *VV*)
      $15.50
    • Combo Fried Rice

      Stir fried rice with egg, peas, carrots, sesame oil, pork & shrimp. (SH)
      $16.50
    • Shrimp Fried Rice

      Stir fried rice with egg, peas, carrots, sesame oil and shrimp. (SH)
      $16.50
    • Chicken Fried Rice

      Stir fried rice with egg, peas, carrots, sesame oil and chicken.
      $16.50
    • Pork fried rice

      Stir fried rice with egg, peas, carrots, sesame oil, and pork.
      $15.50

    Noodles

    • Dan Dan Noodles

      *SPICY* thick egg noodles, ground pork, sesame paste, peanuts and Sichuan peppercorn (G, *PN*)
      $18.50
    • Veggie Lo Mein

      Thick egg noodles, wok tossed with mixed vegetables and garlic broth. (G, V)
      $14.50
    • Chicken Lo Mein

      Thick egg noodles, wok tossed with mixed vegetables, chicken, and garlic broth. (G)
      $15.50
    • Tofu Lo Mein

      Thick egg noodles, wok tossed with mixed vegetables, tofu, and garlic broth. (G, V)
      $15.50
    • Beef Lo Mein

      Thick egg noodles, wok tossed with mixed vegetables, beef, and garlic broth. (G)
      $17.50
    • Shrimp Lo Mein

      Thick egg noodles, wok tossed with mixed vegetables, chicken, and garlic broth. (G, SH)
      $17.50

    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- (VV, *G*, *PN*)
      $16.50
    • Sweet & Sour Tofu

      Crispy tofu in Chef's Special sweet n' sour sauce with onion and bell pepper. -vegan- (VV)
      $16.50
    • Dry-Fried Green Beans

      MILD - Wok-fried green beans. Sweet & spicy glaze. Crispy garlic (*G*, VV)
      $15.50

    Seafood

    comes with white rice
    • Sweet & Sour Shrimp

      Crispy shrimp in Chef's Special sweet n' sour sauce with onion and bell pepper (SH)
      $18.50
    • Kung Pao Shrimp

      SPICY- Shrimp wok tossed with roasted peanuts, dried chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, and bell peppers. (*G*, *PN*, SH)
      $18.50
    • Walnut Shrimp

      Battered and fried shrimp with honey walnut dressing, radicchio, pickled fresno chilies and candied walnuts. (TN, SH)
      $19.50

    Chicken

    comes with white rice
    • Sweet & Sour Chicken

      Crispy chicken in Chef's Special sweet n' sour sauce with onion and bell pepper.
      $17.50
    • Cashew Chicken

      Tender chicken wok tossed with roasted cashew, scallion, daikon, and a garlic-oyster sauce. (*SH* *G*)
      $18.50
    • Dry Chili Chicken

      VERY SPICY- Crispy chicken wok tossed with ginger, garlic, scallion and lots of dried chilies and Sichuan peppercorns. (*VV*)
      $19.50
    • Orange Chicken

      Crispy chicken in orange sauce with onion and broccoli.
      $17.50
    • Kung Pao Chicken

      SPICY- Tender chicken wok tossed with roasted peanuts, dried chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, and bell peppers. (*G*, *PN*)
      $17.50

    Pork & Beef

    comes with white rice
    • Mapo Tofu with ground pork

      VERY SPICY Soft tofu with ground pork, doubanjiang and Sichuan peppercorn. Served with rice. (G)
      $18.50
    • Beef and Broccoli

      Tender sliced beef glazed in a sweet dark soy with spring onion and broccoli. (*G*)
      $19.50
    • Mongolian Beef

      SPICY- Tender beef with hoisin, dark soy and chili vinegar. Served with crispy cellophane noodles. (*G*, *SH*)
      $19.50
    • Kung Pao Beef

      SPICY- Tender Beef wok tossed with roasted peanuts, dried chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, and bell peppers. (*G* *PN*)
      $19.50

    Kid's Menu

    • Kid's Noodles

      Thick egg noodles, coated in a sweet-soy sauce. 7oz portion
      $8.00
    • Kid's Chicken

      Crispy battered chicken thigh. 8oz portion. Gluten-Free
      $11.00

    Dessert

    • Almond Cookies

      3pc softy & crunchy (G, TN)
      $6.50
    • Pandan Custard

      pineapple compote & lime curd
      $12.50

    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

    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 SM

      $25.00
    • Nothing Special tee- white SM

      $25.00

    Booze

    CSCB Cocktails

    • Chichi Colada

      mezcal, singani, pineapple, lime, coconut, orange blossom
      $15.00
    • Lemongrass Gimlet

      gin, shochu, salers, lemongrass, lime leaf, bitters
      $14.00
    • Heaven Sent

      lemon verbena tequila, chambéryzette, strawberry amaro, honey, lemon
      $14.00
    • Neotropical

      tequila reposado, tamarind, pasilla mixe, mole*, lime, pineapple *contains peanuts
      $14.00
    • Sunshower

      cognac, peach rooibos, faccio bruto amaro, absinthe, lemon
      $14.00
    • Disco Inferno

      rum, korean rice wine, guava, vanilla, lime
      $14.00
    • Leaving Las Vegas

      sasparilla rye, dark rum, creme de banane, lime, 5-spice bitters
      $14.00
    • Olive Garden

      olive gin, empirical olive, dry vermouth, msg brine
      $14.00
    • Chef's Special Old Fashioned

      bourbon, angostura bitter, black cherry- hibiscus grenadine
      $13.00
    • 'Midori' sour

      vodka, green melon, lemon
      $12.00
    • Daiquiri

      white rum, sugar, lime
      $12.00
    • Drop Top

      mezcal, blueberry amaro, amaro nonino, yuzu liqueur
      $14.00

    N/A Drinks

    N/A Beverages

    • Mineragua

      Topo Chico has always been known for the legend surrounding its origins. Whether you believe in the legend or not, you'll still be able to enjoy the crisp, no-calorie taste of Topo Chico.
      $5.00
    • Coke

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $3.00
    • Best Day Kolsch N/A

      $8.00
    • Diet Coke, Can

      Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
      $3.00
    • Sprite, Can

      Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
      $3.00
    • Squirt (bottle)

      $4.00
    • Lagunitas hopppy refresher

      $7.00
    • Ginger Beer

      $6.00
    • Tonic

      $3.00

    N/A Cocktails & Spirits

    • N/A neotropical

      $12.00

    All hours
    Sunday4:30 pm - 9:45 pm
    Monday4:30 pm - 10:45 pm
    Tuesday4:30 pm - 10:45 pm
    Wednesday4:30 pm - 10:45 pm
    Thursday4:30 pm - 10:45 pm
    Friday4:30 pm - 10:45 pm
    Saturday4:30 pm - 10:45 pm
    Restaurant info

    American Chinese Food and Cocktails

    Location

    2165 N. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647

    Directions

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    333 Summer Street
    Boston, MA 02210

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