
Asian
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
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)$14.50Tofu Fried Rice
Stir fried rice with egg, peas, carrots, sesame oil, and tofu. (V, *VV*)$15.50Combo Fried Rice
Stir fried rice with egg, peas, carrots, sesame oil, pork & shrimp. (SH)$16.50Shrimp Fried Rice
Stir fried rice with egg, peas, carrots, sesame oil and shrimp. (SH)$16.50Chicken Fried Rice
Stir fried rice with egg, peas, carrots, sesame oil and chicken.$16.50Pork 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)$14.50Chicken Lo Mein
Thick egg noodles, wok tossed with mixed vegetables, chicken, and garlic broth. (G)$15.50Tofu Lo Mein
Thick egg noodles, wok tossed with mixed vegetables, tofu, and garlic broth. (G, V)$15.50Beef Lo Mein
Thick egg noodles, wok tossed with mixed vegetables, beef, and garlic broth. (G)$17.50Shrimp 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*)$16.50Sweet & 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)$18.50Kung 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*)$19.50Mongolian Beef
SPICY- Tender beef with hoisin, dark soy and chili vinegar. Served with crispy cellophane noodles. (*G*, *SH*)$19.50Kung Pao Beef
SPICY- Tender Beef wok tossed with roasted peanuts, dried chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, and bell peppers. (*G* *PN*)$19.50
Kid's Menu
Sides/Extras
EXTRA white rice- TAKE OUT
NOTE: all protein dishes come with white rice already$1.00Soy Sauce packet
EXTRA sweet and sour sauce
Chef's Special sweet n' sour$0.50EXTRA chili oil
Chef's Special chili oil$0.50EXTRA hot mustard
Chef's Special mustard$0.50EXTRA 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"
Booze
CSCB Cocktails
Chichi Colada
mezcal, singani, pineapple, lime, coconut, orange blossom$15.00Lemongrass Gimlet
gin, shochu, salers, lemongrass, lime leaf, bitters$14.00Pep Talk
tequila, walcher rondo, pineapple, bell pepper$14.00Lucky Star
zubrowka vodka, elderflower, orange combier, lemon$12.00Sunshower
cognac, peach rooibos, faccio bruto amaro, absinthe, lemon$14.00Desert Candle
sotol, mexican rum, chili mango liqueur, carrot$14.00Rhythm Games
butterfly pea flower gin, yuzu sake, guava eau de vie, celery$15.00Drop Top
mezcal, blueberry amaro, amaro nonino, yuzu liqueur$14.00Daiquiri
white rum, sugar, lime$12.00Chef's Special Old Fashioned
bourbon, angostura bitter, black cherry- hibiscus grenadine$12.00Lion's Tail
bourbon, allspice dram, lime$12.00Heaven Sent
lemon verbena tequila, chambéryzette, strawberry amaro, honey, lemon$14.00OUT OF STOCKPaper Plane
bourbon, aperol, amaro, lemon$12.00OUT OF STOCK
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$3.00Squirt (bottle)
$4.00Best Day Kolsch N/A
$8.00Lagunitas hopppy refresher
$7.00Ginger Beer
$6.00Tonic
$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
$25.00Nothing Special tee- black MED
$25.00Nothing Special tee- black LG
$25.00Nothing Special tee- black XL
$25.00Nothing Special tee- black XXL
$25.00Nothing Special tee- white SM
$25.00Nothing Special tee- white MED
$25.00Nothing Special tee- white LG
$25.00Nothing Special tee- white XL
$25.00Nothing Special tee- white XXL
$25.00Anniversary Tee - L
$25.00OUT OF STOCKAnniversary tee - XXL
$25.00Dog Bar Tee- S
$25.00Dog Bar Tee- M
$25.00Dog Bar Tee- L
$25.00Dog Bar Tee- XL
$25.00Dog Bar Tee- XXL
$25.00
All hours
| Sunday | 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Monday | 4:30 pm - 11:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30 pm - 11:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30 pm - 11:00 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30 pm - 11:00 pm |
| Friday | 4:30 pm - 11:00 pm |
| Saturday | 4:30 pm - 11:00 pm |
Restaurant info
American Chinese Food and Cocktails
Location
