Big Bowl – Chinese
Big Bowl pulses with the vibrant energy of a bustling market, where the air is perfumed with the enticing aromas of toasted sesame and sizzling woks. Hand-pleated potstickers filled with tender braised short rib and golden, crispy chicken dumplings offer a masterclass in texture, while bold plates of spicy Sichuan green beans and Korean pork pan-fried noodles deliver a satisfying punch of heat. From the savory crunch of handmade peanut egg rolls to the smoky char of grilled chicken satays, every dish celebrates a fresh, bold approach to contemporary Asian flavors.
60, East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL, 60611 +13129511888 https://bigbowl.com/0Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at Big Bowl
Dairy-Free at Big Bowl
Big Bowl in Chicago has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sesame Peanut Noodles, Vegetable Spring Rolls and Spicy Sichuan Green Beans. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Big Bowl
Big Bowl in Chicago has 11 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chocolate Fudge Cake, Banana-Cashew Spring Roll and Thai Herb Fresh Calamari. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Big Bowl
Big Bowl in Chicago has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chinese Hot & Sour Soup (Small) and Sesame Peanut Noodles. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Big Bowl
Big Bowl in Chicago has 8 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sesame Peanut Noodles, Vegetable Spring Rolls and Spicy Sichuan Green Beans. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Big Bowl
Big Bowl in Chicago has 11 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chocolate Fudge Cake, Banana-Cashew Spring Roll and Sesame Peanut Noodles. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Big Bowl
Big Bowl in Chicago has 6 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sesame Peanut Noodles, Vegetable Spring Rolls and Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Big Bowl
Big Bowl in Chicago has 4 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetable Spring Rolls, Teriyaki-Glazed Fresh Atlantic Salmon and Sapporo Lager. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at Big Bowl
Big Bowl in Chicago has 17 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetable Potstickers (6), Chocolate Fudge Cake and Chinese Hot & Sour Soup (Small). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Big Bowl
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese Hot & Sour Soup (Small) | 2.9 g | 51 g |
| Ahi Tuna Poké Bowl | 49.7 g | 30.9 g |
| Ultimate Mai Tai | 12.7 g | 28.7 g |
| Chicken Lettuce Wraps | 63.8 g | 23.2 g |
| Chicken Wonton Soup (Small) | 58.2 g | 19.6 g |
| General Tso's Chicken | 34 g | 19 g |
| Sesame Peanut Noodles | 4.2 g | 16.2 g |
| Crab Rangoon (5) | 17.9 g | 13.3 g |
| Chocolate Fudge Cake | 112.5 g | 13.3 g |
| Chicken Wonton Soup (Large) | 57.1 g | 10.5 g |
| Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts | 37.7 g | 9.6 g |
| Shanghai Mule | 80.5 g | 8.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
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Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Daily Features
- Vegetable Spring Rolls - $10.95: ginger soy & plum sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts - $12.95: fresnos, peanuts Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Braised Short Rib Potstickers (6) - $14.95: toasted sesame, cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Korean Pork Pan Fried Noodles - $20.95: cabbage, carrots, celery, shiitake mushrooms, roasted garlic-chili oil, bean sprouts, scallions, toasted sesame, cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Crispy Chicken Dumplings (6) - $13.95: spicy sriracha aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Edamame - $9.95: served warm with coarse salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Sichuan Green Beans - $10.95: carrots, ginger, fresno peppers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sesame Peanut Noodles - $10.95: homemade peanut sauce, cucumber, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Handmade Chicken & Peanut Egg Rolls (2) - $11.95: sweet & sour, mustard sauces Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Satays (4) - $13.95: tamarind glaze, peanut sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Lettuce Wraps - $14.95: bibb lettuce, hoisin sauce, crispy rice noodles Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Herb Fresh Calamari - $14.95: lightly fried; lemon-thai dipping sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Rangoon (5) - $14.95: sweet & sour sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Potstickers (6) - $13.95: ginger-soy dipping sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Potstickers (6) - $13.95: ginger-soy dipping sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Salads
- Chicken Wonton Soup (Small) - $7.95: housemade chicken broth, noodles, vegetables, dumplings Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Wonton Soup (Large) - $11.95: housemade chicken broth, noodles, vegetables, dumplings Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chinese Hot & Sour Soup (Small) - $7.95: chicken, mushrooms Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Big Bowl's Chopped Chicken Salad - $17.95: sliced chicken, greens, edamame, peanuts, corn, cucumbers, scallions, crispy wontons, rice sticks, cilantro-lime vinaigrette & peanut sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- 7-Flavor Chicken - $18.95: scallions, lemongrass, fresno peppers, thai basil, chopped peanuts Available at: dinner, lunch
- General Tso's Chicken - $18.95: broccoli, onions, blackened chilies Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mongolian Beef - $21.95: shiitake & button mushrooms, green & red onions Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef & Broccoli - $21.95: shiitake mushrooms, garlic sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ahi Tuna Poké Bowl - $21.95: avocado, edamame, cucumbers, seaweed, pickled ginger, jalapeños, brown rice, spicy aioli, sweet soy Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Teriyaki-Glazed Fresh Atlantic Salmon - $25.95: wrinkled green beans, jasmine rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Ultimate Mai Tai - $13: mt. gay black barrel rum, appleton vx rum, lime, almond, orange, pineapple Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Slow-Carb
- Shanghai Mule - $13.5: new amsterdam vodka, gosling's ginger beer, pomegranate, fresh lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium
- Sapporo Lager - $8.75: Draught Beer - Japan Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Tsingtao - $8.5: Bottled Beer - China Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
Desserts
- Chocolate Fudge Cake - $7.95: caramel ice cream, chocolate sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Banana-Cashew Spring Roll - $8.95: vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Coconut Mango Tapioca - $7.95: whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Frequently Asked Questions about Big Bowl
- Is Big Bowl dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Big Bowl has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sesame Peanut Noodles, Vegetable Spring Rolls and Spicy Sichuan Green Beans.
- What can I eat at Big Bowl on a dairy-free diet?
- Sesame Peanut Noodles, Vegetable Spring Rolls and Spicy Sichuan Green Beans carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Big Bowl have vegan options?
- Yes. 8 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Sesame Peanut Noodles and Vegetable Spring Rolls.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Big Bowl?
- Chinese Hot & Sour Soup (Small), at roughly 51g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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