Big Bowl - Schaumburg

Name: Big Bowl - Schaumburg
Address: 1950 E. Higgins Rd, Schaumburg, IL, United States, 60173
Telephone: (847) 517-8881
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

2357 Reviews

$30 and under

Chinese

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Using the freshest and highest quality ingredients and starting from scratch are the only ways to authentically prepare Asian cuisine. At Big Bowl, we make our own curries and roast our own chilies and spices, which are ground daily to prepare a variety of our signature dishes. Our menu features Chinese favorites like Kung Pao Chicken, Prime Beef & Broccoli, Sweet & Sour Pineapple Shrimp and Slow Roasted Barbecue Pork Fried Rice, along with Thai specialties like Panang Curry Chicken, Vegetable & Tofu Pad Thai and Red Hot Pepper Chicken Noodles. Whether its sweet or spicy, rice or noodles, Chinese or Thai that you are craving, our menu has it all.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 29, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Chinese, Thai
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:15 am–4:00 pm Sun 11:15 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(847) 517-8881
Website
http://www.bigbowl.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Raul Gutierrez
Catering
We offer our Group Share Menu to go and party platters for carry-out and delivery! Please call a manager and they will be happy to assist!
Private party facilities
Big Bowl is the perfect venue to host a social or business event. For availability and menu options, please call Laura or Grace at 312-589-7001 or via email at bigbowlparties@leye.com.
Private party contact
Laura Nessel & Grace Terzakis: (888) 309-8408

Location
1950 E. Higgins Rd Schaumburg, IL 60173
Neighborhood
Schaumburg
Cross street
Hwy 53/290 and Higgins
Parking details
Free Parking is available immediately around the building, or in the parking garage to the west of the restaurant.
Public transit
Schaumburg Pace station 1/4 mile north west of the restaurant. Trolley service to/from Woodfield Mall available.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Seasonal Sangria - Watermelon
white wine infused with fresh watermelon
- Glass$9.00
- Pitcher$34.00
Thai Iced Coffee$4.95
sweet cream
Crispy Chicken Dumplings (6)$10.95
spicy sriracha aioli
Mandarin Orange Salad with Crispy Sesame Chicken$17.95
greens, carrots, scallions, red peppers, almonds, crispy noodles, orange vinaigrette
Chicken Pad See Ew$19.95
gai lan, scallions, eggs, thai basil, cilantro, sprouts
Wok-Seared Fresh Walleye with Red Curry Broth$24.95
fresh sweet corn, peas, bok choy, asparagus
Coconut-Mango Tapioca$6.95
fresh whipped cream
Strawberry Cheesecake$6.95
fresh whipped cream

Appetizers

Steamed Edamame$6.95
served warm with coarse salt
Homemade Chicken & Peanut Egg Rolls (2)$8.95
hand rolled daily; sweet & sour, mustard sauces
Spicy Sichuan Green Beans$8.95
carrots, ginger, fresno peppers
Sesame Peanut Noodles$8.95
tossed with homemade peanut sauce, cucumber, cilantro
Chicken Lettuce Wraps$10.95
bibb lettuce, hoisin sauce, crispy rice noodles
Thai Herb Fresh Calamari$10.95
lightly fried; lemon-thai dipping sauce
Crab Rangoon (5)$10.95
sweet & sour sauce
Cantonese Ribs$12.95
teriyaki glaze, scallions

Potstickers or Dumplings

$9.95. Ginger-soy dipping sauce

Vegetable (6)
Chicken (6)
Combination
vegetable (3), chicken (3)

Soups & Salads

Chicken Wonton Soup
housemade chicken broth, noodles, vegetables, dumplings
- S (Serves 1)$5.95
- L (Serves 2-3)$9.95
Vegetable Wonton Soup
housemade vegetable broth, noodles, vegetables, dumplings
- S (Serves 1)$5.95
- L (Serves 2-3)$9.95
Chinese Hot & Sour Soup
world-renowned classic; pork, chicken, mushrooms
- S (Serves 1)$5.95
- L (Serves 2-3)$9.95
House Mixed Greens$5.95
cilantro-lime vinaigrette
Big Bowl's Chopped Chicken Salad$14.95
sliced chicken, greens, edamame, peanuts, corn, cucumbers, scallions, crispy wontons, rice sticks, tossed with cilantro-lime vinaigrette & peanut sauce

Main Dishes

all of our dishes are served with your choice of jasmine or brown rice; sub vegetable fried rice or cauliflower "rice" for $1

Chicken

sliced, all-natural fresh white meat

Cashew Chicken$16.95
crispy golden chicken, fresno peppers, cilantro, scallions, chili sauce
Orange Chicken$16.95
golden chicken, ginger, scallions, red peppers
Panang Curry Chicken$16.95
peanut-coconut-curry sauce, peas, fresno peppers, snow peas
Sesame Chicken$16.95
sesame-crusted chicken, red onions, scallions
Kung Pao Chicken$16.95
wok-tossed chicken, wrinkled green beans, spinach, blackened chilies, chopped peanuts

Prime Beef

Mongolian Beef$18.95
shiitake & button mushrooms, green & red onions
Beef & Broccoli$18.95
shiitake mushrooms, garlic sauce
Yellow Curry Beef$18.95
baby bok choy, green beans, carrots, peas, seasonal vegetables, yellow coconut-curry sauce
Spicy Sichuan Beef$18.95
shiitake & button mushrooms, carrots, spicy garlic sauce
Kung Pao Beef$18.95
wrinkled green beans, spinach, blackened chilies, peanuts

Fried Rice & Noodles

Vegetable Fried Rice$10.95
napa cabbage, snow peas, carrots, mushrooms, red peppers, scallions, sprouts, peas, eggs
Teriyaki Chicken Fried Rice$16.95
napa cabbage, snow peas, mushrooms, red peppers, scallions, sprouts, eggs
Teriyaki Shrimp Fried Rice$17.95
pineapple, red peppers, napa cabbage, snow peas, mushrooms, scallions, sprouts, eggs
Ginger Beef & Chow Fun Noodles$19.95
broccoli, mushrooms, fresno peppers, garlic sauce

Pad Thai

Big Bowl Signature: Thailand's famous dish; ours has the clean, bright taste of fresh lemon, thai basil, cilantro, eggs, sprouts, peanuts & rice noodles

Vegetable$14.95
Tofu$16.95
Chicken$16.95
Shrimp$17.95

Seafood

Classic Sweet & Sour Shrimp$17.95
golden shrimp, pineapple, snow peas, red peppers, red onions, carrots, scallions
Thai Hot Pepper Shrimp$17.95
fresno peppers, thai basil, peanuts, red onions, cilantro, tangy lemon sauce
Ahi Tuna Poké Bowl*$18.95
avocado, edamame, cucumbers, seaweed, pickled ginger, sliced jalapeños, scallions, crispy shallots, greens, brown rice, spicy aioli, sweet soy
Teriyaki-Glazed Fresh Atlantic Salmon*$22.95
wrinkled green beans, jasmine rice

Vegetarian

all of these dishes are carefully prepared to be vegetarian

Spicy Thai Green Vegetable Curry with Tofu$16.95
seasonal vegetables, baby bok choy, green beans, peas, green curry sauce
Kung Pao Tofu$16.95
spinach, green beans, blackened chilies, chopped peanuts
Cashew Tofu$16.95
fresno peppers, cilantro, scallions, chili sauce
Tofu & Broccoli$16.95
shiitake mushrooms, garlic sauce

Chef's Choice Stir Fry

snow peas, broccoli, green beans, red onions, baby bok choy, carrots, red peppers, bean sprouts

Choose Your Protein

Vegetable$16.95
Tofu$18.95
Sliced Chicken$18.95
Prime Flank Steak$20.95
Shrimp$19.95
Salmon$24.95

Choose Your Sauce

Orange
Teriyaki
Yellow Curry
Kung Pao
with peanuts
Panang Curry
Shanghai Ginger Garlic
Spicy Green Curry
Sichuan
Sweet & Sour

Choose Rice or Noodles

Jasmine Rice
Brown Rice
Vegetable Fried Rice
add $1
Chinese Noodles
add $1
Pad Thai Noodles
Chow Fun Noodles
add $1
Cauliflower Rice
add $1

Kids' Menu

For children 10 and under

Buttered Noodles$5.95
plain & simple
Chicken Noodle Soup$5.95
as good as mom makes
Homemade Chicken Bites$8.95
crispy chicken, jasmine rice, sweet and sour sauce
Crispy Orange Chicken$8.95
golden chicken, jasmine rice, sweet & sour orange sauce
Teriyaki Chicken Fried Rice$8.95
sweet-glazed chicken
Sesame Chicken$8.95
crispy chicken, soy glaze
Kids' Ice Cream Sundae$4.95
caramel ice cream, chocolate sauce, whipped cream

Dessert

Chocolate Fudge Cake$6.95
caramel ice cream, chocolate sauce
Seasonal Cheesecake$6.95
fresh whipped cream

What 2,357 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Northwest Suburbs
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KarenD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for a mother daughter’s lunch for my daughters bday. The food and drinks were ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!! The service was also impeccable!!!
PK
PatriciaK
Chicago
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food5service3ambience4
Food excellent as slways
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great evening with friends!
R
Ratg
Chicago
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
I hope they keep this location open. Seemed dead
MH
MatthewH
Dallas
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Jay S. #368 was an excellent server. Prompt, genuine, great recommendations
H
Heather
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
I liked when you could pick your own ingredients for the stir fry it used to be all one price now it's extra for mushrooms and pineapples.
H
Hoosier
Chicago
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Everything was very nice
MH
MegH
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We each tried something different and shared. All of our choices were great. We meet here once a month to visit with friends.
JS
JerryS
Chicago
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
The food was very good and beautifully presented
JP
JPenSha
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
We love big bowl! Excellent food at a reasonable price with accommodating staff.
UK
UlrichK
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service are always good here- great lunch stop.
TT
TheresaT
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great service and food. Go back on a regular basis for work and with friends.
GO
GinaO
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 1, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience1
I haven’t been to big bowl for years and I wish I never spent my birthday there. It went downhill bad and it was so expensive. The chairs and place looked run down
B
Bleh
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 31, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience4
Waiter forgot to give my fiancé his water and also we never got any fortune cookies with our bill
n
notpicky
Chicago
194 reviews
vip
4.0
194 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
miss picking our own veges, but their choices are fine. Still nice hardy food.
l
lous
Chicago
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great Family Place Good service , great value .
JT
JessiT
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
This time big bowl-Schaumburg was awful. Service was terrible. Food was wrong. Waited on sauces to come out after getting our food even when ordering them with our meal (not last minute) our waiter came to our table maybe 4 times the whole 2 hours we were there. Drinks sat empty. Definitely do not recommend the server we had and our food just wasn’t good this time. Severely disappointed loyal customer.
DS
DenaS
Chicago
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience3
The food was terribly salty! But the service was GOOD
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday and anniversary
T
Trina
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 25, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
It was tasty, service was not bad, just a little overpriced.
BB
BasilByrd
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience4
Ginger Beef was overcooked and menu didn't show as being "hot" but it was not edible for me. A whole full handful of peppers in it. Recommend you ask about the food before ordering. Appetizers were delicious, though.
J
Jessica
Chicago
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Good food, good service, good environment but nothing extraordinary.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place was PACKED! I’m very happy I made a reservation through OpenTable (the drop-in customers were told that there was a 90 minute wait). Since I stay low-carb, I was thrilled to see a cauliflower rice substitution option on the menu. My vegetarian friends had lots of options. Big Bowl is great for a crowd with unique dietary needs and the wait staff was attentive to our needs. Highly recommend!
M
Michaelw
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
we had reservations We were seated right away there was an waiting of some 20 minutes
AC
AndreaC
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The restaurant was busier than I anticipated for a Tuesday night, yet everything still came out quickly. Our server was amazing, he was attentive and very friendly! Best of all of the food was delicious. Will be back again!
MR
MRes
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious and the server was very helpful making sure we picked a dish that was to our liking.
a
ablain517
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Anniversary
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
The chicken and shrimp stir fry were delicious!! The crab Rangoon was just o.k., we’ve had better. Make sure to book your reservation earlier if going on a weekend.
r
rene
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience5
VERY NICE PLACE, BUT THE FOOD WAS JUST OK! OUR SERVER WAS EXCELLENT AND MADE UP FOR THE AVERAGE FOOD.
R
Radnet07
Chicago
45 reviews
vip
4.0
45 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
enjoyed our food- good variation and portion!
y
yahoo
Chicago
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great food and service - also great value for the quality and quantity received
LS
LaurenS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food, healthy options, allergy aware, amazing flavors
MR
MartinR
Devon
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience3
Asian food that is not at all authentic. As a lover of Thai food and a patron of many Thai restaurants globally my meal at Big Bowl was very disappointing.
Q
Qtpurple5
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and great food. The crab Rangoon are to die for.
DF
DoubleF
Chicago
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was great as was the food.
BZ
BobZ
Charleston
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
Great apps. Loved the Mongolian Beef.
LB
LindaB
Chicago
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great tasting food but portions are a bit small. Chicken skewers was around $11 but only had 3 small skewers. Main course was good. Drinks are over-priced and weak. Service was good.
PA
PatriciaA
Chicago
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
The food at Big Bowl was good and the service was very good.
CA
ChristynA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Haven't been in over 3 years and it was well worth the wait! Our waitress was great! (I really wish I could remember her name.) She made food and drink recommendations and everything was delicious.
PK
PatriciaK
Chicago
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent as we asked for tofu to be cooked well

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Big Bowl - Schaumburg using the Order Online button. Big Bowl - Schaumburg also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Big Bowl - Schaumburg also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 517-8881.

Big Bowl - Schaumburg is rated 4.6 stars by 2357 OpenTable diners.

Big Bowl - Schaumburg does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.