Chengdu Bistro – Chinese
Steam rises from stacked bamboo baskets where delicate, pleated xiao long bao hide treasures of rich broth and earthy truffle, offering a refined prelude to the bold, numbing heat of Sichuan. The air hums with the electric tingle of peppercorns as vibrant platters of fiery dry chili chicken and silken boiled beef arrive alongside hand-stretched noodles, transporting diners to the heart of Chengdu through every savory, spice-laden bite.
723, South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL, 60605 https://www.chengdubistro.com0Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, renal, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Dim Sum and Dumplings
Authentic handcrafted Sichuan and Shanghai style dim sum.
- Ye Er Ba: Handcrafted mini roll filled with a spicy and subtly numbing ground pork sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Xiao Long Bao (Pork Soup Dumplings): Shanghai style soup dumplings traditionally prepared in a bamboo steaming basket Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Xiao Long Bao: Shanghai style soup dumplings with crab filling Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Xiao Long Bao: Shanghai style soup dumplings with seafood filling Available at: dinner, lunch
- Truffle Xiao Long Bao: Shanghai style soup dumplings with truffle filling Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
Classic Sichuan specialties.
- Dry Chili Chicken (La Zi Ji): Crispy chicken chunks stir-fried with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, ginger, and garlic Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boiled Beef (Shui Zhu Niu Rou): Beef in a spicy broth infused with chili bean paste (doubanjiang), Sichuan peppercorns, chilies, and aromatics Available at: dinner, lunch
Noodles
Traditional noodles embodying the rich culinary culture of Chengdu.
- Hand-made Chengdu Noodles: Authentic Chengdu style noodles Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
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