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: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, macrobiotic
Currently open
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, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts - $12.95: fresnos, peanuts 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, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Sichuan Green Beans - $10.95: carrots, ginger, fresno peppers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sesame Peanut Noodles - $10.95: homemade peanut sauce, cucumber, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Herb Fresh Calamari - $14.95: lightly fried; lemon-thai dipping sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Rangoon (5) - $14.95: sweet & sour sauce Dietary tags: 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 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 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: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Teriyaki-Glazed Fresh Atlantic Salmon - $25.95: wrinkled green beans, jasmine rice Dietary tags: 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
- Shanghai Mule - $13.5: new amsterdam vodka, gosling's ginger beer, pomegranate, fresh lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Sapporo Lager - $8.75: Draught Beer - Japan Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Tsingtao - $8.5: Bottled Beer - China Dietary tags: High-Protein, 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, Pescatarian
- Banana-Cashew Spring Roll - $8.95: vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Coconut Mango Tapioca - $7.95: whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
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