Chef’s Special Cocktail Bar Menu
Chef’s Special Cocktail Bar, located in Chicago, offers a diverse menu combining Chinese and seafood dishes, along with a wide array of cocktails. The restaurant provides a trendy and intimate ambiance, perfect for a night out or special occasion. Customer reviews rave about the flavorful dishes, particularly highlighting the dry chili chicken, fried green beans, and crab rangoons. The menu also caters to vegetarians, offering delicious options like vegetable spring rolls and congee with roasted mushrooms. The restaurant's attentive service and cozy atmosphere make it a must-visit spot for food enthusiasts. With happy hour specials, a full bar, and a variety of dishes to choose from, Chef’s Special Cocktail Bar is a great choice for a memorable dining experience.
Allergy Key
ALLERGIES & DIETARY RESTRICTIONS
G- contains gluten SH- contains shellfish FF- contains fin fish TN- contains tree nuts PN- contains peanuts - although item typically contains this allergen it can be done without. Options to remove allergen are programmable via Toast online ordering. For Example: Kung Pao Tofu (G) contains traces of gluten in the sauce, but can be done without if someone has an allergy. If you have a severe allergy please call us to place your order at ...
CHOPSTICKS
Order as many as you need. They do not come automatically with your order.
Don't Forget...
Appetizers
Smashed Cucumbers
persian cucumbers, sichuan peppercorn, pickled fresnos, toasted sesame, rice wine vinegar and fresh herbs
Egg Rolls (pc)
pc - Crunchy wrapper stuffed with pork, shrimp, glass noodles, cabbage and carrots. (G, SH)
Vegetarian Spring Rolls ( Pc)
pc - Thin crispy wrapper, filled with mushrooms, carrots, scallion and tofu. (G)
Crab Rangoon (pc)
Fried wonton wrapper stuffed with cream cheese and crab. (G, FF, SH)
Potstickers (pc)
Thicker dough stuffed with pork and cabbage, served with a tamari-fresno dipping sauce. (G)
Wontons In Chili Oil (pc)
pc - SPICY- Thin, noodle-like wrapper filled with pork, ginger, garlic chives, Thai chilies and black vinegar. (G)
Veggie Fried Rice
Stir fried rice with egg, peas, carrots, and sesame oil.
Tofu Fried Rice
Combo Fried Rice
Combo = pork and shrimp
Fried Rice
Noodles
Dan Dan Noodles
SPICY thick egg noodles, ground pork, sesame paste, peanuts and Sichuan peppercorn (G, PN)
Veggie Lo Mein
Thick egg noodles, wok tossed with mixed vegetables and garlic broth. (G)
Chicken Lo Mein
(G)
Tofu Lo Mein
(G)
Beef Lo Mein
(G)
Shrimp Lo Mein
(G)
Kung Pao Tofu
SPICY- Extra firm tofu wok tossed with roasted peanuts, dried chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, and bell peppers. -vegan- (G, PN)
Sweet & Sour Tofu
Crispy tofu in Chef's Special sweet n' sour sauce with onion and bell pepper. -vegan-
Dry-Fried Green Beans
MILD - Wok-fried green beans. Sweet & spicy glaze. Crispy garlic (G)
Garlic Gai Lan
steamed chinese broccoli, tossed in a sauce of sesame paste & black garlic vin. finished w/toasted sesame seeds - gluten free - vegan -
Vegetables & Tofu
Seafood
Sweet & Sour Shrimp
Crispy shrimp in Chef's Special sweet n' sour sauce with onion and bell pepper (SH)
Kung Pao Shrimp
SPICY- Shrimp wok tossed with roasted peanuts, dried chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, and bell peppers. (G, PN, SH)
Walnut Shrimp
Battered and fried shrimp with honey walnut dressing, radicchio, pickled fresno chilies and candied walnuts. (TN, SH)
Sweet & Sour Chicken
Crispy chicken in Chef's Special sweet n' sour sauce with onion and bell pepper.
Cashew Chicken
Tender chicken wok tossed with roasted cashew, scallion, daikon, and a garlic-oyster sauce. (SH G)
Dry Chili Chicken
VERY SPICY- Crispy chicken wok tossed with ginger, garlic, scallion and lots of dried chilies and Sichuan peppercorns.
Orange Chicken
Crispy chicken in orange sauce with onion and broccoli.
Kung Pao Chicken
SPICY- Tender chicken wok tossed with roasted peanuts, dried chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, and bell peppers. (G, PN)
Chicken
Pork & Beef
Twice Cooked Pork
MED. SPICY- Braised and roasted pork belly with pickled bok choy, napa cabbage, and fresno chilis in a sweet & spicy sauce. (G)
Mapo Tofu With Ground Pork
VERY SPICY Soft tofu with ground pork, doubanjiang and Sichuan peppercorn. Served with rice. (G)
Beef And Broccoli
Tender sliced beef glazed in a sweet dark soy with spring onion and broccoli. (G)
Mongolian Beef
SPICY- Tender beef with hoisin, dark soy and chili vinegar. Served with crispy cellophane noodles. (G, SH)
Kung Pao Beef
SPICY- Tender Beef wok tossed with roasted peanuts, dried chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, and bell peppers. (G PN)
Kid's Noodles
Thick egg noodles, coated in a sweet-soy sauce. oz portion
Kid's Chicken
Crispy battered chicken thigh. oz portion. Gluten-Free
Kid's Menu
Dessert
Almond Cookies (pc)
pc softy & crunchy (G, TN)
Ube Custard
Purple yam, marshmallow fluff, fortune cookie crumble. (D, G)
EXTRA White Rice- TAKE OUT
NOTE: all protein dishes come with white rice already
Soy Sauce Packet
EXTRA Sweet And Sour Sauce
Chef's Special sweet n' sour
EXTRA Chili Oil
Chef's Special chili oil
EXTRA Hot Mustard
Chef's Special mustard
EXTRA Trio Of Sauces
Sweet n Sour, Hot Mustard and Chili Oil NOTE every order comes with one trio already
Sides/Extras
Pop
Topo Chico
Sparkling mineral water, sourced and bottled in monterrey, mexico, offering a refreshing and crisp taste.
Coke (Can)
Coca-Cola Original Taste—the refreshing, crisp taste you know and love
Diet Coke (Can)
A delicious, crisp, sparkling cola for the refreshment you want
Sprite (Can)
A delicious citrus taste that knows how to keep things cool
