Brightwok Kitchen – Chinese
The energetic pulse of sizzling woks and the fragrant steam of toasted sesame define this vibrant eatery, where fresh, colorful ingredients are transformed into nourishing, fire-kissed masterpieces. From the bold, creamy heat of a Kickn Panang to the deep, savory notes of sweet umami mushrooms, each bowl offers a customizable celebration of wholesome flavors designed to fuel the body and delight the palate.
631, North State Street, Chicago, IL, 60654 +13123662999 https://brightwok.com0Cuisine: 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 17 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including BYOB Veggie, Sweet Potato Fritter and Dreamy Tahini Greens. 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 BYOB Veggie, Premium Mushrooms and Crispy Egg. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Brightwok Kitchen
Brightwok Kitchen in Chicago has 23 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including BYOB Veggie, Extra Veggie or Base and Sweet Potato Fritter. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Brightwok Kitchen
Brightwok Kitchen in Chicago has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Extra ABF Chicken and Extra Grass-Fed Flank Steak. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Brightwok Kitchen
Brightwok Kitchen in Chicago has 6 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crispy Egg, Joe Teas and Curated Iced/Hot Teas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Brightwok Kitchen
Brightwok Kitchen in Chicago has 7 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crispy Egg, Joe Teas and Curated Iced/Hot Teas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Brightwok Kitchen
Brightwok Kitchen in Chicago has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crispy Egg and Extra ABF Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Brightwok Kitchen
Brightwok Kitchen in Chicago has 19 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including BYOB Veggie, Extra Veggie or Base and Sweet Potato Fritter. 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 - Sunday
- 8:00 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: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- The Crunchy Crave - $13.25: Creamy cashew spiced medium, brown rice, grass-fed steak, kale, bean sprouts, broccoli, carrots Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Sweet Umami Mushroom - $16.2: Adams St. Teriyaki, rice noodles, grass-fed steak, carrots, peppers, onions, zucchini/squash, premium mushrooms Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal
- Kickn Panang - $11.75: Thai cashew curry, white rice, organic tofu, zucchini/squash, carrots, broccoli, onions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic
- 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
Customize your own bowl with choice of sauce, base, protein, and 4 veggies.
- BYOB 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
- BYOB Tofu - $11.75: 1 Sauce, 1 Base, Organic Local Tofu, 4 Veggies Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- BYOB 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
- BYOB 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
Chopped to perfection.
- 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
Gotta taste 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 - $4.25: Korean BBQ spice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Roasted Spaghetti Squash Side - $4.15: Warm, roasted squash with 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
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
Add-ons
- Crispy Egg - $1.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, 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 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 - $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, Halal, 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: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Extra Organic Local Tofu - $2.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Dairy-Free
- Extra Veggie or Base - $1 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Extra Sauce Ramekin - $1 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
Frequently Asked Questions about Brightwok Kitchen
- Is Brightwok Kitchen dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Brightwok Kitchen has 17 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including BYOB Veggie, Sweet Potato Fritter and Dreamy Tahini Greens.
- What can I eat at Brightwok Kitchen on a dairy-free diet?
- BYOB Veggie, Sweet Potato Fritter and Dreamy Tahini Greens carry the dairy-free tag, out of 17 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Brightwok Kitchen have vegan options?
- Yes. 19 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including BYOB Veggie and Extra Veggie or Base.
- 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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