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Sun Wah BBQ
Chinese Restaurant and BBQ Joint$$$$
Uptown, Chicago
Has a stamp of approval from Eater and Chicago Tribune
"I don't even like duck typically but the Peking duck is amazing!!"(30 Tips)
"Beijing Duck is the best in the world!"(9 Tips)
"Love the Peking duck special and all their other dishes."(6 Tips)
"Get the whole duck & steamed buns."(4 Tips)
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Chefs FeedApril 15, 2016It's been 15 years and it’s always the same: juicy duck with tender, wide, fresh noodles. Pair it with Chinese broccoli, oyster sauce, and barbecue pork, and you’ll eat like a king for $15. Read more
Redeye ChicagoJanuary 16, 2015A bustling Hong Kong diner. Lazy susans are stuffed with noodles, dumplings and steaming pots of tea. Live lobsters swim in tanks and whole animals hang in the window. Read more
Alex PyatetskySeptember 4, 2017Hands down one of my favorite places to eat in Chicago. The duck, the chicken, the wings, all very memorable. I bring out of towners here to create a lasting impression.
Fantastic duck dinner. Order ahead. And if you don't get the duck I'd recommend the pan fried squid. Spicy and delicious.
Jeff EarlyNovember 24, 2015Chinese bbq. This is the best roast pork and duck in town. But everything is great try the beef chow fun. Great value try the rice plates and small plates for a taste
Chicago TribuneApril 16, 2015You must order Peking duck in advance at this Uptown restaurant; not to make sure the restaurant has the dish, but to make sure it isn't sold out. Reservations, too, are a must. Read more- Best Chinese place on the North Side. Love the Peking duck special and all their other dishes. Haven't had a Ba dish yet. Cheap but delicious food. One of a kind. I come here weekly for lunch
Leland BrewsterMay 16, 2016The duck truly is amazing and a total steal because the $40 dollar meal with soup, rice, and steamed buns is plenty for 4!- Chefs FeedApril 15, 2016So simple and so unbelievably good. The meat is flavorful and juicy, the skin is crisp, and the rice is the perfect vehicle to soak up the delicious juices. Read more
IG @antskongJune 16, 2015If you happen to be in Chicago. This place is to die for. Their Crispy Roast Pork and Peking Duck roasted to perfection.
katie zhuJuly 23, 2013Duck or you're not doing it right. They also have a good selection of other dishes – I recommend the eggplant, spicy string beans, and hot and sour soup.
Renaissance HotelsOctober 16, 2012The Peking duck is one of the most loved dishes by chefs, critics and other insiders on the city’s food scene – for good reason. Also, corkage here is absurdly cheap! Read more
David CurielNovember 29, 2014First time I went I thought it was amazing, don't visit it often it loses the special quality. Fairly good duck though, and with the sticky buns 😋
- Have a big group. Call ahead and order the baby pig. Delicious! And don't forget the duck!
duffy deitzAugust 11, 2010I am addicted to this place! Come hungry & order the whole Peking duck dinner and a cold beer, you won't be disappointed. For around $50 for two, you'll get tea, soup, fried rice and a whole duck car Read more
Tasting TableMay 1, 2012You can't go wrong with any soy selections. Try firm tofu in a casserole, with cubes of fried, shrimp-stuffed tofu simmered in black bean sauce: Read more
This place is the most authentic Chinese Restaurant in the midwest! Food is fresh and made to order! Prices are so cheap you'll do a double take when you look at the check! Best BBQ duck this side of
Nisai MeknitiNovember 5, 2014We've been coming here for number of year ! They have a good and reasonable prices but services are horrible !! They never ever come to ask you how the food is and what's more do you need !!
Jillian JacksonAugust 12, 2014The garlic chips are a great addition too anything! Try the roast pork and duck and you will be satisfied
Autumn ChoiOctober 20, 2019The duck dinner for $45 is SUCH A STEAL. Now it’s no longer BYOB as they have a bar.
- Chicago TribuneJanuary 6, 2017People in the know come here for two things: Peking-style duck and the moist and delicious Mike’s chicken. Read more
Sruts SamApril 15, 2012BBQ combination, eggplant in garlic sauce and white fish in black bean sauce - some of my recommendations; although everything here looks and tastes good!
Roast Pork Over Rice (comes with half a salted duck’s egg and a bowl of soup)
Excellent food: Appetizing, a lot on the plate, good value for the money. The owner is very down to earth, and she cares about your food experience.
Amazing Peking duck, salt baked chicken, BBQ pork and lechon. Probably one of the most authentic Chinese restaurants in Chicago. Don't come here for sweet and sour chicken and egg rolls.
Alix RecordJanuary 25, 2016Duck, duck and more duck. Other dishes are nice but who needs em? It's crispy but still juicy. It can be addictive
Alex DunerMay 15, 2016Get the duck feast. It's amazing. A whole duck, plus bao buns, rice, soup, and noodles.
Alisa LiApril 19, 2010Beijing duck dinner is delish and great to get if you've got 4+ppl in your group. Table side carving of the duck. Comes with steamed buns, pickled radish, soup & fried rice. Roast pork is good too.
Rachael ChisholmApril 9, 2010Yeah,get the duck your first time. Come back for the other bbq stuff and Chinese dishes. Order the good stuff that you don't see on every menu. Don't go on a weekend. They can't handle the demand yet
$5 Footlong my ass Subway. $5.25 at Sun Wah will get you home cooked rice, duck, chicken and/or pork with veggies and salted egg!
Kevin KDecember 21, 2022The duck is in my top 5 meals of all time. We will always come back here for our special days.- The Peking duck really is worth the trip. It helps to go with a large group so as to be able to try different dishes.
James LaCroixJanuary 6, 2014Order the whole Beijing Duck for a delicious meal that will easily satisfy at least three people.
If you want an entire duck without the full service just get a large order of it from the BBQ menu.
Time Out ChicagoSeptember 20, 2010Sun Wah’s success is usually attributed to its Beijing duck, the crispy-skinned bird that has the starring role in fried rice, noodle soups and between soft bao buns. Read more- Chen LiSeptember 5, 2022Don't go to this restaurant! They will charge you a much higher price than listed on the menu. I ordered a duck on rice plate that is priced at $10 on the menu, but the bill listed the plate at $13!
The FeastJune 9, 2011Undeniably some of the best Chinese barbecue in Chicago, we're convinced there must be some kind of drugs in the sauce because we're hopelessly hooked on the Beijing duck.
fyi.. the food is amazing but upon dropping by last Saturday, they were closed by the health department for a number of problems. I may still go back but it might be awhile ;-)
Beijing duck dinner is deeeelish! Also ask for the minced pork with string beans - it's not on the menu, and is addicting.
Feb SJanuary 4, 2012It's arguably one of the best Chinese restaurants in Chicago. The Duck is simply awesome. Other dishes are yummy too!
Michelle LJanuary 18, 2015The duck meal is being added to my rotation of foods I must have when I visit.
Jenni ProkopyJanuary 13, 2013Call ahead and they'll make some of your dishes without soy sauce so they're gluten-free :)
Tiffany WongAugust 15, 2016maybe not the best chinese bbq in chicago, but their duck dinner is a real delight.
Such great prices for a good amount of good. Any of the 'over rice' dishes seem to come out at around $5! Awesome.
Jibin GeorgeJanuary 20, 2013The Peking duck is fantastic. Call ahead to make a reservation for the duck though
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