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Big Bowl Cafe

(312) 640-8888

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  • 6 E Cedar St, Chicago, IL 60611
  • Chinese ,  Noodles ,  Thai
  • Big Bowl Cafe

  • (312) 640-8888
  • Menu
  • Soups & Salads
    • Cantonese Chicken Dumpling & Noodle Soup $3.95+

      housemade chicken broth, vegetables

    • Chinese Hot & Sour Soup $3.95+

      world renowned classic, pork, chicken, mushrooms

    • House Mixed Greens Salad $3.95

      (v). sesame vinaigrette

    • Grilled Chicken Satay Salad $11.95

      mixed greens, spinach, red cabbage, carrots, bean sprouts, red peppers, crispy wontons, sesame vinaigrette roasted chicken available upon request

  • Rice Bowls
    Add Cup Of Hot & Soru Soup For $1.95. Served With Your Choice Of Jasmine Or Brown Rice, Sub Fried Rice For $1.
    • Kung Pao Chicken $9.95

      * all natural chicken, wrinkled green beans, blackened chilies, roasted peanuts, sweet spicy sauce

    • Teriyaki Glazed Chicken Fried Rice $10.95

      all natural chicken, red bell peppers, peas, scallions

    • Orange Chicken $10.95

      golden chicken, ginger, scallions, red peppers, fresh sweet & sour citrus sauce

    • Sesame Chicken $10.95

      * sesame crusted chicken, caramelized soy glaze, fresno peppers, scallions

    • Yellow Curry Chicken With Sweet Green Beans $10.95

      mildly spicy thai yellow coconut curry

    • Beef & Broccoli $11.95

      broccoli, mushrooms, light garlic wine sauce

    • Mongolian Beef $11.95

      shiitake & button mushrooms, green and red onions

  • Noodles Bowls
    Add Cup Of Hot & Sour Soup For $1.95.
    • Kung Pao Chicken Noodle $10.95

      * hand cut rice noodles, fresh spinach, blackened chilies, roasted peanuts

    • Red Hot Pepper Chicken Noodles $10.95

      * sliced chicken, fresh chili peppers, chopped peanuts, red onions, cilantro, lemon sauce

    • Chicken Pad Thai $10.95

      sliced chicken, fresh lemon, herbs, rice noodles, basil, eggs, sprouts, peanuts

    • Shrimp Pad Thai $12.95

      wok-seared shrimp, fresh lemon, herbs, rice noodles, basil, eggs, sprouts, peanuts

    • Vegetable & Tofu Pad Thai $8.95

      fresh asian vegetables, fresh lemon, herbs, rice noodles, basil, eggs, sprouts, peanuts

  • Appetizers
    • Steamed Edamame $4.95

      (v). served warm with coarse salt

    • Spicy Sesame Peanut Noodles $5.95

      * tossed with homemade peanut sauce

    • Homemade Chicken & Peanut Egg Rolls $5.95

      hand rolled daily, with sweet and sour & spicy mustard sauces

    • Vegetable Summer Roll $6.50

      (v). hand rolled daily, with herbs, rice noodles, peanut sauce, sweet thai dipping sauce

    • Spicy Sichuan Green Beans $6.95

      * fresh green beans, carrots, bamboo, ginger, fresno chilies

    • Grilled Chicken Satays $6.95

      tamarind marinade, peanut sauce

    • Shrimp Summer Roll $7.50

      hand rolled daily, with herbs, rice noodles, peanut sauce, sweet thai dipping sauce

    • Big Bowl's Chicken Lettuce Wraps $8.90

      bibb lettuce, bbq hoisin sauce, crispy rice noodles

    • Thai Herb Fresh Calamari $8.95

      lightly fried, with lemon thai dipping sauce

    • Cantonese Barbecue Ribs $9.95

      teriyaki barbecue glaze

  • Salads
    • House Mixed Greens Salad $3.95

      (v). sesame vinaigrette

    • Grilled Chicken Satay Salad $11.95

      mixed greens, spinach, red cabbage, carrots, bean sprouts, red peppers, crispy wontons, sesame vinaigrette roasted chicken available upon request

  • Soups
    Cup / Lg Bowl (Serves 2-3)
    • Cantonese Chicken Dumpling & Noodle Soup $3.95+

      housemade chicken broth, vegetables

    • Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup (Pho) $3.95+

      rice noodles, herbs, tangy lemon, chili pepper

    • Chinese Hot & Sour Soup $3.95+

      world renowned classic; pork, chicken, mushrooms

  • Potstickers & Dumplings
    • Vegetable Potstickers $6.95

      * peanuts

    • Chicken Potstickers $7.50

    • Niman Ranch Pork Potstickers $7.50

    • Potsticker Combo $8.95

      2 of each.

    • Vegetable Dumplings $6.95

      peanuts

    • Chicken Dumplings $7.50

    • Niman Ranch Pork Dumplings $7.50

    • Dumpling Combo $8.95

      2 of each

  • Chicken
    Served With Your Choice Of Jasmine Or Bwon Rice, Sub Fried Rice For $1.
    • Kungpao Chicken $12.95

      * all natural chicken, wrinkled green beans, blackened chilies, chopped peanuts, sweet spicy sauce

    • Spicy Cashew Chicken $13.95

      * crispy golden chicken, hot peppers, fiery chili sauce

    • Orange Chicken $13.95

      golden chicken, ginger, scallions, red peppers, fresh sweet & sour citrus sauce

    • Sesame Chicken $13.95

      * sesame crusted chicken, caramelized soy glaze, fresno peppers, scallions

    • Kung Pao Noodle

      * hand cut big rice noodles, fresh spinach, blackened chilies, roasted peanuts

    • Kung Pao Noodle $11.95

      tofu

    • Kung Pao Noodle $13.95

      chicken

  • Prime Beef $14.95
    Served With Your Choice Of Jasmine Or Brown Rice, Sub Fried Rice For $1
    • Beef & Broccoli

      broccoli, mushrooms, light garlic wine sauce

    • Spicy Sichuan Beef

      * hot peppers, bamboo shoots, shiitake & button mushrooms, chili pepper sauce, garlic

    • Kung Pao Beef With Sweet Green Beans

      * blackened chilies, sweet wrinkled green beans, chopped peanuts

    • Mongolian Beef

      shiitake & button mushrooms, green and red onions

    • Ginger Beef Chow Fun

      * big rice noodles, broccoli, mushrooms, fresno peppers, garlic wine sauce

  • Seafood
    Served With Your Choice Of Jasmine Or Brown Rice, Sub Fried Rice For $1
    • Sweet & Sour Pineapple Shrimp $15.95

      golden shrimp, snow peas, red peppers, red onions, carrots

    • Ginger Sea Scallops & Shrimp $16.95

      fresh sea scallops, shrimp, mushrooms, blackened chilies, sweet vinegar-soy glaze

    • Teriyaki Glazed Salmon $18.95

      wrinkled green beans, fried rice

    • Black Peppered Sea Scallops $21.95

      wok seared and glazed with soy and black pepper, baby bok choy

  • Fried Rice
    Our Lightly Sauteed Thai Jasmine Rice Is Generously Topped With The Following
    • Vegetable Fried Rice With Garlic Tofu $11.95

      (v). fresh seasonal vegetables

    • Teriyaki Chicken Fried Rice $12.95

      all natural chicken, red bell peppers, peas, scallions

    • Slow Roasted Barbecue Pork Fried Rice $13.95

      niman ranch heirloom pork

  • Homemade Curries
    Our Curries Are Made From Scratch With Fresh-Toasted Home-Ground Spices, Served With Thai Jasmine Or Brown Rice, Sub Fried Rice For $1
    • Spicy Thai Green Vegetable Curry $12.95

      * (v). tofu, seasonal vegetables, baby bok choy, sweet green beans, green curry sauce

    • Yellow Curry Vegetable With Tofu $12.95

      bok choy, green beans, seasonal vegetables, yellow coconut curry sauce

    • Panang Curry Chicken $13.95

      * all natural chicken in peanut-coconut curry sauce, fresno peppers, snow peas

    • Yellow Curry Chicken With Sweet Green Beans $13.95

      mildly spicy thai yellow coconut curry

  • Pad Thai
    A Big Bowl Signature: Thailand's Famous Dish, Our Has The Clean, Bright Taste Of Fresh Lemon And Herbs With Rice Noodles, Basil, Eggs, Sprouts & Peanuts - Mildly Spicy.
    • Vegetable & Tofu Pad Thai $11.95

    • All-Natural Sliced Chicken Pad Thai $13.95

    • Wok Seared Shrimp Pad Thai $15.95

  • Thai Specialties
    • Red Hot Pepper Chicken Noodles $13.95

      * sliced chicken, fresh chili peppers, chopped peanuts, red onions, cilantro, lemon sauce

    • Thai Hot Pepper With Rice

      * fresh chili peppers, peanuts, red onions, cilantro, lemon sauce

    • Thai Hot Pepper With Rice $13.95

      chicken

    • Thai Hot Pepper With Rice $15.95

      shrimp

    • Bangkok Shrimp & Scallops $16.95

      wok-tossed shrimp and scallops, snow peas, hot peppers, thai herbs, lemon, peanuts

  • Fill Your Bowl Or Chef's Choice
    • Bowl Tips

      too few vegetables - havey sauce, too many vegetables - light sauce.

    • Chef's Choice

      relax and never leave the comfort of your seat by ordering our chef's selection of fresh vegetables (snow peas, broccoli, green beans, bok choy, carrots, bamboo shoots, bell peppers, bean sprouts)

  • Select Your Protein
    • Vegetable $11.95

    • Tofu $13.95

    • All Natural Chicken $15.95

    • Crunchy Sesame Chicken $15.95

    • Prime beef $16.95

    • Shrimp $17.95

    • Salmon $19.95

    • Scallops $22.95

  • Select Your Sauce
    • Sweet & Sour Lemon

      a classic: mild and fresh

    • Teriyaki

      tangy and sweet; soy, sugar, and rice wine vinegar

    • Thai Coconut Yellow Curry

      coconut milk & lemongrass

    • Kung Pao

      * sweet and spicy bean sauce, chilies, garlic & peanuts

    • Chinese Ginger Garlic

      ginger, oyster & soy sauces

    • Sichuan

      * fiery garlic chili

    • Panang Curry

      * peanut-coconut curry sauce

  • Vegetarian Sauces
    • Ginger Soy

      shiitake broth with garlic & ginger

    • Spicy Green Curry

      * house toasted spices, coconut milk

    • Sweet & Sour Lemon

      a classic, mild and fresh

    • Kung Pao

      * sweet and spicy bean sauce, chilies, garlic & peanuts

  • Select Rice Or Noodles
    Substitute Fried Rice For $1.
    • Choose Jasmine Rice

    • Brown Rice Or Chinese Noodles

  • Kid's Menu
    All Items Served With A Kid's Drink (Milk, Juice Or Fountain Soda). For Children 10 & Under.
    • Buttered Noodles $3.95

      plain and simple

    • Chicken Noodle Soup $4.95

      as good as mom makes

    • Grilled Chicken Satays $4.95

      2 tamarind-glazed grilled chicken skewers, jasmine rice, spicy peanut dipping sauce

    • Homemade Chicken Bites $5.50

      crispy chicken, jasmine rice, sweet and sour sauce

    • Kid's Combo $5.95

      2 chicken satays, 2 chicken potstickers, sweet and sour sauce, spicy peanut dipping sauces, jasmine rice

    • Crispy Orange Chicken $6.95

      golden chicken nuggets, sweet bell peppers, scallions, sweet and sour orange sauce

    • Kid's Stir Fry - Create Your Own $7.95

      choice of vegetables, sauce and beef, chicken, shrimp or tofu over rice or noodles

    • Teriyaki Chicken Fried Rice $6.95

      sweet-glazed chicken, broccoli

    • Kid's Chicken Pad Thai $6.95

      rice noodles, thai basil, sprouts, peanuts, squeeze of fresh lime

  • Appetizers
    • Edamame $4.95

      (v)

    • Vegetable Summer Roll $6.50

      (v).

    • Shrimp Summer Roll $7.50

    • Chicken Satays $6.95

    • Big Bowl's Chicken Lettuce Wraps $8.95

  • Main Dishes
    Served With Your Choice Of Jasmine Or Brown Rice
    • Kung Pao Chicken $12.95

      *

    • Orange Chicken $13.95

    • Beef & Broccoli $14.95

    • Mongolian Beef $14.95

    • Spicy Thai Green Vegetable Curry $12.95

      * (v).

    • Yellow Curry Vegetable $12.95

      with tofu

    • Yellow Curry Chicken With Sweet Green Beans $13.95

    • Panang Curry Chicken $13.95

      *

    • Thai Hot Pepper Chicken With Rice $13.95

      *

    • Thai Hot Pepper Shrimp With Rice $15.95

      *

    • Bangkok Shrimp & Scallops $16.95

  • Pad Thai
    A Big Bowl Signature: Thailand's Famous Dish, Ours Has The Clean, Bright Taste Of Fresh Lemon And Herbs With Rice Noodles, Basil, Eggs, Sprouts & Peanuts - Mildly Spicy
    • Vegetable & Tofu Pad Thai $11.95

    • All-Natural Sliced Chicken Pad Thai $13.95

    • Wok-Seared Shrimp Pad Thai $15.95

  • Stir Fry Bar Sauces
    • Kung Pao

    • Chinese Ginger Garlic

    • Sweet & Sour

    • Yellow Curry

    • Panang Curry

    • Spicy Green Curry

  • Fresh Ginger Tea & Lemonades
    • Fresh Ginger Ale $3.50

      the original recipe

    • Orange Ginger Ale $3.75

      with fresh-squeezed orange juice

    • Pomegranate Ginger Ale $3.95

      with all-natural pomegranate juice

    • Homemade Lemonade $3.50

      made fresh daily using fresh-squeezed lemons and pure cane sugar

    • Hibiscus Lemonade $3.50

      a perfect balance of our hibiscus tea and homemade lemonade

  • Crafted Cocktails
    • Ultimate Mai Tai $11.00

      mount gay black barrel rum, appleton vx rum, fresh lime, almond

    • Big Bowl Margarita $11.00

      sauza blue tequila, cointreau, house made sour

    • Shanghai Lule $10.00

      tito's vodka, ginger beer, pomegranate, fresh lime

    • East Side $10.00

      the botanist gin, cucumber, mint, fresh lime

    • Gold Rush $10.00

      jim beam whiskey, honey, fresh lemon, ginger

    • Pomegranate Mojito $10.00

      bacardi rum, fresh lime, mint

  • Draught Beer
    • Sapporo Lager $6.00

      japan

    • Wild Onion Wheat Stacker $6.00

      lake barrington, il

    • Goose Island Green Line Pale Ale $6.00

      chicago, il

    • Local & Seasonal Draughts

  • Micro Brew & Craft Beer
    • Allagash White $7.00

      portland, me

    • Goose Island Sofie Farmhouse Ale $8.00

      chicago, il

    • Two Bros Prairie Path $6.00

      warrenville, il

    • New Belgium Trippel $5.00

      fort collins, co

  • Bottles & Cans
    • Big Bowl Blonade Ale $4.00

      lake barrington, il

    • Vander Mill Hard Cider $7.00

      spring lake, mi

    • Half Acre Daisy Cutter Apple Ale $7.00

      chicago, il

    • Goose Island 312 Urban Wheat $6.00

      baldwinsville, ny

    • Tsing Tao $5.00

      china

    • Clausthaler N/A $4.00

      germany

    • Heineken $5.00

      holland

    • Amstel Light $5.00

      holland

    • Miller Lite $4.00

      milwaukee, wi

    • Bud Light $4.00

      st. louis, mo

    • Corona $5.00

      mexico

  • White
    • Sauvignon Blanc, Oyster Bay $9.00

      new zealand

    • Sauvignon Blanc, Robert Mondavi $8.00

      california

    • Pinot Grigio, Brassfield $9.00

      california

    • Riesling, Mirassou $7.00

      california

    • Chardonnay, Clos Du Bois $8.00

      california

    • Unoaked Chardonnay, Ruffino $9.00

      italy

  • Red
    • Pinot Noir, Mark West $8.00

      california

    • Pinot Noir, Bridlewood $8.50

      california

    • Merlot, Red Rock $7.50

      california

    • Shiraz Blend, Dr. Angove $8.00

      australia

    • Cabernet Sauvignon, Avalon $8.00

      california

    • Malbec, Diseno $7.50

      argentina

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