Brightwok Kitchen – Chinese
The air hums with the rhythmic clatter of woks and the sizzle of high-heat cooking, drawing diners into a vibrant space where fresh, wholesome ingredients take center stage. Guests craft their own culinary journeys through customizable bowls, where the deep warmth of Kickn Panang curry meets the earthy richness of sweet umami mushrooms and the satisfying crunch of garden-fresh vegetables. It is a celebration of mindful eating that never sacrifices bold flavor, offering an energetic atmosphere where every steaming bowl delivers a balanced, fire-kissed experience.
21, East Adams Street, Chicago, IL, 60603 +13125830729 https://brightwok.com/0Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Brightwok Kitchen
Dairy-Free at Brightwok Kitchen
Brightwok Kitchen in Chicago has 20 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including BYO Bowl - Veggie, BYO Bowl - Tofu and BYO Bowl - Steak. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Brightwok Kitchen
Brightwok Kitchen in Chicago has 9 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including BYO Bowl - Veggie, BYO Bowl - Steak and Extra ABF Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Brightwok Kitchen
Brightwok Kitchen in Chicago has 24 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including BYO Bowl - Veggie, BYO Bowl - Tofu and Sinful Banana Chips (Small). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Brightwok Kitchen
Brightwok Kitchen in Chicago has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Extra ABF Chicken, The Crunchy Crave and Earth, Curry and Fire. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Brightwok Kitchen
Brightwok Kitchen in Chicago has 7 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Extra ABF Chicken, Crispy Egg and Extra Sauce Ramekin. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Brightwok Kitchen
Brightwok Kitchen in Chicago has 9 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Extra ABF Chicken, Extra Grass-Fed Flank Steak and Extra Veggie or Base. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Brightwok Kitchen
Brightwok Kitchen in Chicago has 3 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Extra ABF Chicken, Crispy Egg and Extra Sauce Ramekin. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Brightwok Kitchen
Brightwok Kitchen in Chicago has 21 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including BYO Bowl - Veggie, BYO Bowl - Tofu and Sinful Banana Chips (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 Brightwok Kitchen
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Extra Grass-Fed Flank Steak | 13.2 g | 63.5 g |
| Earth, Curry and Fire | 25 g | 57.1 g |
| Sweet Umami Mushroom | 47.7 g | 50.3 g |
| A Sweet New Year | 40.3 g | 49.2 g |
| The Brussel Hustle | 72.8 g | 47.2 g |
| Dreamy Tahini Greens | 77.1 g | 45.7 g |
| Everyday Eat Right | 61 g | 43.9 g |
| Healthy Sesame | 126.1 g | 41.3 g |
| Backyard Korean BBQ | 85.4 g | 39 g |
| The BWK Chop Salad | 24.5 g | 37.9 g |
| Extra ABF Chicken | 0 g | 37.2 g |
| The Crunchy Crave | 15.1 g | 27.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Hot Bowls
Fresh off the wok signature bowls.
- Everyday Eat Right - $12.95: Thai basil, brown rice, ABF chicken, onions, broccoli, peppers, carrots Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Earth, Curry and Fire - $13.25: Chili coconut curry spiced hot, white rice, organic tofu, kale, onions, carrots, peppers, crispy egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Crunchy Crave - $13.25: Creamy cashew spiced medium, brown rice, grass-fed steak, kale, bean sprouts, broccoli, carrots Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Umami Mushroom - $16.2: Adams St. Teriyaki, rice noodles, grass-fed steak, carrots, peppers, onions, zucchini/squash, premium mushrooms Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kickn Panang - $11.75: Thai cashew curry, white rice, organic tofu, zucchini/squash, carrots, broccoli, onions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Healthy Sesame - $12.95: Tahini ginger spiced medium, mixed greens, ABF chicken, zucchini/squash, carrots, edamame, peppers Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- A Sweet New Year - $14.45: CJ's BBQ, brown rice, ABF chicken, carrots, edamame, zucchini/squash, purple cabbage, sweet potato fritter Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Build Your Own Hot Bowl
- BYO Bowl - Veggie - $10.65: 1 sauce, 1 base, 4 veggies Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- BYO Bowl - Tofu - $11.75: 1 sauce, 1 base, organic tofu, 4 veggies Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- BYO Bowl - Chicken - $12.95: 1 sauce, 1 base, ABF chicken, 4 veggies Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- BYO Bowl - Steak - $14.45: 1 sauce, 1 base, grass-fed steak, 4 veggies Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Cold Salads
- The BWK Chop Salad - $13.15: Thai lime vinaigrette, kale and cabbage, ABF chicken, corn, scallions, edamame, tomatoes, rice crouton, half an avocado Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dreamy Tahini Greens - $12.95: Tahini ginger, mixed greens, organic tofu, glazed sweet potatoes, carrots, edamame, peppers, sesame seeds Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Brussel Hustle - $13.15: Plum vinaigrette, shredded brussels, ABF chicken, quinoa, purple cabbage, jicama, mandarin oranges, sunflower seeds, half an avocado Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Backyard Korean BBQ - $13.35: CJ's BBQ, quinoa, grass-fed steak, purple cabbage, charred broccoli, corn, tomatoes, sweet and sour pickles Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Loaded Sweet Potato Fritters - $4.25: Black pepper, scallions, chili spice, teriyaki Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet and Sour Pickles - $3.75: House pickled cucumbers, sesame seeds, wasabi-soy dipping sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sinful Banana Chips (Small) - $4.25: Korean BBQ spice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Sinful Banana Chips (Large) - $6.75: Korean BBQ spice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Roasted Spaghetti Squash Side - $4.15: Warm roasted squash, special spice blend 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, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Add-ons
- Crispy Egg - $1.5: Togarashi spiced egg Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Premium Mushrooms - $1.75: Portobello, Crimini, Shiitake Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Sweet Potato Fritter (Single) - $1.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium
- Extra ABF Chicken - $3.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Extra Grass-Fed Flank Steak - $5.65 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Extra Organic Tofu - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Extra Veggie or Base - $1 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Extra Sauce Ramekin - $1 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
Desserts
- Magic Cake - $1.95: Homemade cashew butter, dairy-free chocolate chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Local BWK Ginger Beer - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Curated Iced/Hot Teas - $2.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Johnnie Ryan Colas - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Joe Teas - $3.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Coconut Water - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Waiakea Water - $3 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Spindrift Sparkling Waters - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Ito En Oi Ocha Green Tea - $3.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Brightwok Kitchen
- Is Brightwok Kitchen dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Brightwok Kitchen has 20 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including BYO Bowl - Veggie, BYO Bowl - Tofu and BYO Bowl - Steak.
- What can I eat at Brightwok Kitchen on a dairy-free diet?
- BYO Bowl - Veggie, BYO Bowl - Tofu and BYO Bowl - Steak carry the dairy-free tag, out of 20 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Brightwok Kitchen have vegan options?
- Yes. 21 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including BYO Bowl - Veggie and BYO Bowl - Tofu.
- Is Brightwok Kitchen gluten-free?
- 9 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Brightwok Kitchen?
- Extra Grass-Fed Flank Steak, at roughly 63.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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