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    Sun Wah Bar-B-Que

    3.9 (2.1k reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Cantonese
    Open 10:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    SUN WAH BAR-B-QUE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Duck dinner.
    Marlena K.

    Food excellent, service . Wait time to get a table about 30 to 45 min. Food worth the wait and rude server. Part of the experience Enjoy

    Egg Rolls
    Brett N.

    Why 5 stars? Because apparently I love peking duck so much. --- --- --- When my pal Raj suggested coming here when I was in town for work, I fully trusted him, but also couldn't even remember my last peking duck experience. What did it even taste like? I don't know. But my life was in Raj's hands and sometimes you just have to let others be the pilot. I have to say, I am *ecstatic* we came here. This might be my favorite meal in Chicago to-date. For those weirded out by eating duck, I assure you it just tastes like amazing BBQ chicken. I could not stop eating it. As a matter of fact, I think I could have eaten a second portion - it was that mind blowing. The one word of caution: there's some kind of "end piece" that I don't know the name for that was very gamey and not appetizing at all. So I'd recommend avoiding that. But all of the regular slices? Go crazy, kids. You will not regret it, even if you are not an adventurous eater. By the way, it also comes with rice and a soup, but I did not have time to snap a pic of those because I was too busy having an emotional affair with the duck. Oh and I almost forgot, we started off with a couple of massive eggrolls that were also bad ass. Sun wah, you have my heart.

    Entire roast Pig
    Jack F.

    Talk about a delicious and authentic experience. Luckily, one of my friends knew that if you called a few weeks ahead of time, you could order an entire roast small pig, which was incredibly delectable. We also got their signature hold duck, which has led to James Beard award winning production. The boa buns were fantastic, in addition to the noodles and the potstickers. I recommend going in a large group, as it allows you to try many more things. Also, their signature cocktails were delicious.

    Peking duck
    Kenna G.

    Awesome experience getting duck at Sun Wah. Great deal for all the food you get. The buns are pillowy and delicious, rice was awesome, and soup was the perfect addition to the meal. Service was fine, we were able to sit immediately no reservation Sunday around 5:30.

    Megan L.

    Some of the best Chinese food I've ever had. I'm not big into American Chinese food so I was excited to come here to try some more authentic Chinese foods. We got so much but the winner here was the duck! It was so moist and delicious. Portions were huge so there's plenty of food! Served family style; plenty of space for people to find a spot to eat. Looking forward to returning!

    Peking duck preparation
    Craig W.

    We went for the Peking Duck and were not disappointed. Ordered several other items but forgot to take pictures. The duck was delicious. Very flavorful with crispy skin. We also had the Beef Chow Fun which was equally delicious. I would go back just for that. Helpful staff. Large dining area. Could see it being a little noisy on a busy night. Make sure you reserve your Peking Duck.

    Combo, Bbq Pork Fried Rice
    Celeste M.

    Got the combo with chicken, duck, and pork. As well as the BBQ pork fried rice. Good portions, fresh, and carved right there. Super spacious area in the Vietnamese part of town. Never had been here before, and was happy I got to try something outside of the usual Chinatown spots. Lots of options on the menu, would love to get more things to try next time. Service was quick.

    Beef chow fun
    Debangana S.

    We went to Sun Wah for dinner and were pleasantly surprised by the spacious seating - getting a table without a wait was easy. We started with the Ginger Cosmic, a ginger-based non-alcoholic cocktail, along with a Tsingtao beer. For food, we ordered the stir-fried baby bok choy, roast duck on rice, and beef chow fun. The cocktail was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the bok choy was well-seasoned and came with a generous portion of white rice. The roast duck on rice was a standout, and the beef chow fun was equally satisfying. The portions were enormous, so even between two people, we couldn't finish everything. Service was quick, and the staff were helpful throughout the meal. Overall, it was a very enjoyable dining experience.

    Roast pork and duck over rice
    Jeremías C.

    Great food. Great service. Location is huge. I love their duck and their crispy roasted pork over white rice. Food is pretty cheap. I didn't order it this time but the bbq pork is also very good. When I was younger I would go here all the time now that I live further away we don't go as often. The food is excellent.

    Nazia C.

    I've been coming here for so many years and I realized I've never submitted a review! Obviously, they are known for their roast duck and their special menu item is the roast duck experience. I've had that and it's great, but my go to has always been the bbq duck and bbq chicken on rice. It comes out quick, it's affordable, and it's filling. They also include bok choy and half of a boiled egg. Their house chili sauce is the best. It's full of flavor and perfectly spicy!

    Peking duck
    Jocelyn H.

    $75 for Peking Duck! I don't know of any other restaurant in Chicago that prepares and serves Peking duck. This restaurant has plenty of seating but I still recommend making a reservation. My group of 4 ordered the Peking duck (off-menu) and it came out in 5-10 minutes. It comes with 6 buns but you can order more. The duck was flavorful and tender, and the skin was crispy and fatty. They use the leftover meat to prepare duck fried rice and soup. 10/10!

    Duck sliced up ready to eat
    Roger B.

    We got the whole Peking duck dinner. The dinner comes with the duck, duck, fried rice, and soup made from duck bones. The duck was very good. The skin was crispy and had a lot of flavor. The duck fried rice was very good. The soup was just OK basically it was just broth. Would've been nice if it had a few vegetables you do receive a tray of bao buns. You get some pickled vegetables and some carrots and onions and a helping of hoisin sauce.. we did order an extra tray of bao buns and an extra order of hoisin sauce which we were charged for. I would definitely recommend this place and I would like to return to try some other other dishes. The place gets very busy so I would definitely recommend

    Sean Y.

    Although Sun Wah is far from Chinatown, it is one of my favorite HK - style restaurants in Chicago. The Beijing duck dinner is easily a standout in Chicago, and in addition to eating the slices with buns and sides they'll later serve it to you as a broth and fried rice. The other items are phenomenal as well, I personally think the drunken noodle, eggplant, and ma po tofu are highlights on the menu. The service is about average, when they come they're nice but otherwise not attentive. The place is also relatively affordable (~50$pp). Quick heads up, the space gets loud on weekends so even though they seat large groups it gets hard to hear anyone not sitting directly next to you.

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    Ask the Community - Sun Wah Bar-B-Que

    Is the duck only available at certain times of the day?

    I believe you can get it any time of the day they're open, but they will sometimes sell out of it which is why they will ask if you want it on the phone when making a reservation.

    Is there parking lot next to the restaurant?

    There is a parking structure right next door!!

    How much for duck?

    June 2022 it was $55 for the full duck dinner

    Anyone know a service that delivers 10 mi away? Grubhub won't deliver that far.

    Are you open on Christmas Day?

    For Christmas Day Saturday, December 25, 2021 the restaurant will be open with final dine-in seating ending at 4:30pm. As of this month-advance post, ALL reservation slots for Christmas day have been claimed. Any further chances of dining in before… Read more

    Is it takout?

    Yes, take out is available!

    If I order just a medium roast duck, then does it come with buns as well? Or do buns only come with the dinner set option?

    I believe they only come with the dinner option. Otherwise, you'd have to order buns on the side for an extra fee

    Is it offer Peking Duck at lunch?

    Yes they do! Had it myself for lunch on a weekday.

    Is it byob?

    You can but there is a corkage fee. Still it's worth it especially if you stop by somewhat near by Independent Spirits and ask for a recommendation for Chinese at Sun Wah. The owner is a regular at Sun Wah and has given a lot of thought to what… Read more

    Is the restaurant good for picking up party-tray sized portions, if say, I wanted BBQ pork / Cha Siu served at a party?

    I have ordered large party-sized portions from them previously. You have to state clearly how you want it put together and they can do it.

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    Easily the best noodle soup I've had. It's not just yummy, it's yummy yummy!…read more This is a must go Chicago Chinatown spot if you're a noodle and soup lover. It's that legit! They have other Chinese staples too, but let's not kid ourselves, you come and come back again for the noodle soup. And they have PLENTY of different options of it to choose from. It's a small place and off the beaten path a bit, so get there before the lunch rush. Owners are super nice and welcoming. I discovered it on the walking food tour we did and I came back for more!

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