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    Chef's Cocktail Bar

    2165 N. Western Avenue

    Chicago, IL 60647


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    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
    • Ube Custard

      $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 (Online Ordering)

    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
    • Pep Talk

      tequila, walcher rondo, pineapple, bell pepper
      $14.00
    • Lucky Star

      zubrowka vodka, elderflower, orange combier, lemon
      $12.00
    • Sunshower

      cognac, peach rooibos, faccio bruto amaro, absinthe, lemon
      $14.00
    • Desert Candle

      sotol, mexican rum, chili mango liqueur, carrot
      $14.00
    • Rhythm Games

      butterfly pea flower gin, yuzu sake, guava eau de vie, celery
      $15.00
    • Drop Top

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

      white rum, sugar, lime
      $12.00
    • Chef's Special Old Fashioned

      bourbon, angostura bitter, black cherry- hibiscus grenadine
      $12.00
    • Lion's Tail

      bourbon, allspice dram, lime
      $12.00
    • Heaven Sent

      lemon verbena tequila, chambéryzette, strawberry amaro, honey, lemon
      OUT OF STOCK
      $14.00
    • Paper Plane

      bourbon, aperol, amaro, lemon
      OUT OF STOCK
      $12.00

    N/A Drinks

    N/A Beverages

    • Topo Chico

      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.
      $4.00
    • Coke

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

      $8.00
    • Lagunitas hopppy refresher

      $7.00
    • 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 SM

      $25.00
    • Nothing Special tee- black MED

      $25.00
    • Nothing Special tee- black LG

      $25.00
    • Nothing Special tee- black XL

      $25.00
    • Nothing Special tee- black XXL

      $25.00
    • Nothing Special tee- white SM

      $25.00
    • Nothing Special tee- white MED

      $25.00
    • Nothing Special tee- white LG

      $25.00
    • Nothing Special tee- white XL

      $25.00
    • Nothing Special tee- white XXL

      $25.00
    • Anniversary Tee - L

      OUT OF STOCK
      $25.00
    • Anniversary tee - XXL

      $25.00
    • Dog Bar Tee- S

      $25.00
    • Dog Bar Tee- M

      $25.00
    • Dog Bar Tee- L

      $25.00
    • Dog Bar Tee- XL

      $25.00
    • Dog Bar Tee- XXL

      $25.00

    All hours
    Sunday4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
    Monday4:30 pm - 11:00 pm
    Tuesday4:30 pm - 11:00 pm
    Wednesday4:30 pm - 11:00 pm
    Thursday4:30 pm - 11:00 pm
    Friday4:30 pm - 11:00 pm
    Saturday4:30 pm - 11:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    American Chinese Food and Cocktails

    Location

    2165 N. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647

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