Big Bowl - Chicago

Name: Big Bowl - Chicago
Address: 60 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL, United States, 60611
Telephone: (312) 951-1888
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

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$30 and under

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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. Located in the heart of River North.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Apr 2, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

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Takeout

(312) 951-1888

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Chinese, Thai
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 951-1888
Website
http://www.bigbowl.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
We offer our Group Catering Menu and Party Platters for carry-out and delivery! Please ask for 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 more information or to check availability, 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
60 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Cross street
Ohio & Rush
Parking details
There is a public parking garage directly above Big Bowl on Ohio Street. There are two entrances, one off Ohio St just past the corner of Wabash and Rush on the North side of the street The other entrance is on Rush St just north of Ohio St on the west side. Both are denoted by a green sign with a white "P" on it.
Public transit
The red line stops at Grand and State which is only a few minute walk to Big Bowl.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Kung Pao Pork Spring Rolls$12.95
bibb lettuce, peanuts, cilantro, spicy ginger soy
Southeast Asian Chicken Samosas$12.95
fresh mint dipping sauce
Shrimp Tom Yum Soup$15.95
straw mushrooms, bamboo shoots, jalapeños, thai basil, cilantro, rice noodles
General Tso's Chicken$18.95
golden chicken, broccoli, onions, blackened chilies
Salted Caramel Cheesecake$7.95
graham cracker crust, caramel sauce, fresh whipped cream
Fresh Strawberry Crumble$8.95
vanilla bean ice cream

Appetizers

Crispy Chicken Dumplings (6)$12.95
spicy sriracha aioli
Steamed Edamame$7.95
served warm with coarse salt
Spicy Sichuan Green Beans$9.95
carrots, ginger, fresno peppers
Sesame Peanut Noodles$9.95
tossed with homemade peanut sauce, cucumber, cilantro
Handmade Chicken & Peanut Egg Rolls (2)$10.95
hand rolled daily; sweet & sour, mustard sauces
Chicken Lettuce Wraps$12.95
bibb lettuce, hoisin sauce, crispy rice noodles
Thai Herb Fresh Calamari$12.95
lightly fried; lemon-thai dipping sauce
Crab Rangoon (5)$12.95
sweet & sour sauce

Potstickers or Dumplings

$11.95. 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)$6.95
- L (Serves 2-3)$10.95
Vegetable Wonton Soup
housemade vegetable broth, noodles, vegetables, dumplings
- S (Serves 1)$6.95
- L (Serves 2-3)$10.95
Chinese Hot & Sour Soup
world-renowned classic; chicken, mushrooms
- S (Serves 1)$6.95
- L (Serves 2-3)$10.95
Sichuan Chicken Ramen$15.95
kimchi, shiitake mushrooms, corn, scallions, crispy shallots, fried egg
Big Bowl's Chopped Chicken Salad$16.95
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; sub chinese or chow fun noodles for $1

Chicken

sliced, all-natural fresh white meat

Cashew Chicken$18.95
crispy golden chicken, fresno peppers, cilantro, scallions, chili sauce
Orange Chicken$18.95
golden chicken, ginger, scallions, red peppers
Panang Curry Chicken$18.95
peanut-coconut-curry sauce, peas, fresno peppers, snow peas
Sesame Chicken$18.95
sesame-crusted chicken, red onions, scallions
Kung Pao Chicken$18.95
wok-tossed chicken, wrinkled green beans, spinach, blackened chilies, chopped peanuts
Yellow Curry Chicken$18.95
baby bok choy, green beans, carrots, peas, seasonal vegetables, yellow coconut-curry sauce

Prime Beef

Mongolian Beef$20.95
shiitake & button mushrooms, green & red onions
Beef & Broccoli$20.95
shiitake mushrooms, garlic sauce
Spicy Sichuan Beef$20.95
shiitake & button mushrooms, carrots, spicy garlic sauce
Wok-Fired Korean Pepper Steak$20.95
shishito, red & yellow peppers, cherry tomatoes

Fried Rice & Noodles

Teriyaki Chicken Fried Rice$18.95
napa cabbage, snow peas, mushrooms, red peppers, scallions, sprouts, eggs
Teriyaki Shrimp Fried Rice$19.95
pineapple, red peppers, napa cabbage, snow peas, mushrooms, scallions, sprouts, eggs
Chicken Pad See Ew$19.95
gai lan, scallions, eggs, thai basil, sprouts
Cantonese Chicken Lo-Mein$19.95
snow peas, red peppers, celery, cabbage, sprouts, scallions, carrots, chinese noodles

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$16.95
Tofu$18.95
Chicken$18.95
Shrimp$19.95

Seafood

Classic Sweet & Sour Shrimp$19.95
golden shrimp, pineapple, snow peas, red peppers, red onions, carrots, scallions
Thai Hot Pepper Shrimp$19.95
fresno peppers, thai basil, peanuts, red onions, cilantro, tangy lemon sauce
Ahi Tuna Poké Bowl*$20.95
avocado, edamame, cucumbers, seaweed, pickled ginger, sliced jalapeños, scallions, crispy shallots, greens, brown rice, spicy aioli, sweet soy
Teriyaki-Glazed Fresh Atlantic Salmon*$24.95
wrinkled green beans, jasmine rice

Vegetarian Tofu

all of these dishes are carefully prepared to be vegetarian

Spicy Thai Green Vegetable Curry with Tofu$18.95
seasonal vegetables, baby bok choy, green beans, peas, green curry sauce
Kung Pao Tofu$18.95
spinach, green beans, blackened chilies, chopped peanuts
Cashew Tofu$18.95
fresno peppers, cilantro, scallions, chili sauce
Tofu & Broccoli$18.95
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$18.95
Tofu$20.95
Sliced Chicken$20.95
Prime Flank Steak$22.95
Shrimp$21.95
Salmon$26.95

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

Dessert

Chocolate Fudge Cake$7.95
caramel ice cream, chocolate sauce
Seasonal Cheesecake$7.95
fresh whipped cream

Kids' Menu

For children 10 and under

Buttered Noodles$6.95
plain & simple
Chicken Noodle Soup$6.95
as good as mom makes
Homemade Chicken Bites$9.95
crispy chicken, jasmine rice, sweet and sour sauce
Crispy Orange Chicken$9.95
golden chicken, jasmine rice, sweet & sour orange sauce
Sesame Chicken$9.95
crispy chicken, soy glaze
Teriyaki Chicken Fried Rice$9.95
sweet-glazed chicken
Kids' Ice Cream Sundae$5.95
caramel ice cream, chocolate sauce, whipped cream

What 1,103 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.2Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Chicago / Illinois
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WalterS
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food. Greatest for family dining. The service was fantastic.
O
Oneyatta
Chicago
21 reviews
vip
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
The food was good and plentiful. Enjoyed the atmosphere
KR
KristieR
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good food, nice atmosphere, friendly staff.
CJ
CJacks
Detroit
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing menu options and service!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was great and the hospitality was excellent!
k
kellys
Chicago
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
Took a friend, who had never been to the restaurant (I am a regular). Both of us really enjoyed our dinner and the service was wonderful. I highly recommend the salad (Asian chicken), lettuce wraps and the main courses. Sesame noodles are delicious. Wait staff/server was really good - not intrusive but tended to us well, friendly and professional.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
Our waitress was great!
J
Jolthammer
Chicago
78 reviews
5.0
78 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a fantastic lunch here today.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience3
Restaurant needs renovation
M
Michael
Seattle
9 reviews
vip
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall2food4service2ambience4
We thought the food was good as were the drinks. The part we could not get past was that all our plates were dirty. It was the underside of the rim of every plate but it made us wonder how well the plates in general were cleaned.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love every LEYE restaurant! Service is always super friendly and knowledgeable. We had several different cocktails which we all thought were very refreshing. Appetizers were good too, just wish there were more options without mushrooms. The kids loved their meals, minus the mushrooms. I love there chicken salad and chicken pad Thai. We will definitely be back!!!
J
Jolthammer
Chicago
79 reviews
vip
5.0
79 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sat along the window. We were well taken care of by the staff. Food was great.
JD
JonD
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Super careful regarding allergens. Love it!
RF
RochelleF
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 19, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Delicious food and drinks! Great ambience! The service was ver friendly!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience3
Another restaurant adding unexplained “service charge” line items to their menu. Ok good for a chain, but can find better in Chicago.
M
Mobyville
Chicago
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice and warm on a cold day. Service prompt and cheerful, no problem with special order, food absolutely topnotch. All stars all around!
LD
LisaD
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The sesame chicken was excellent! The service was excellent. The ambience was perfect. I would highly
AL
AntonioL
New Orleans
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
great thai food. I will recommend it without any doubt
DF
DouglasF
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent experience. The service was outstanding along with the food.
WK
WKStewart
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome experience right off Michigan Ave. Wish I we had this option in Southern California.
c
chieats
Minneapolis
10 reviews
vip
2.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall2food1service4ambience3
Food is mediocre Americanized Chinese food (plus trying to mix in other Asian cuisines). Too expensive for the food they’re serving.
NG
NicolasG
Chicago
21 reviews
vip
2.0
21 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall2food3service2ambience2
This place needs a new ventilation system!! Way to much smoke from the kitchen! Kept coughing! Service was not as attentive.
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VEGAS
Chicago
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. Jon is our favorite server.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great food and nice location. Very good!
H
Happytummy
Washington DC
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience3
The ramen is weird. It was a bowl of unidentifiable mush with angel hair type noodles, not ramen. Sesame noodles were good.
A
Abhishek
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Really great food and definitely worth the money you pay. Lovely and patient staff n the waitress helped us decide the food and it was amazing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
N. Ireland
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 11, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Great restaurant, great food and great service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
147 reviews
vip
4.0
147 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
the food was very good and the servers were efficient. thank you for being part of our first family dinner in over 2 months
KB
KathrynB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Coming to this restaurant for years. One of my favorites in Chicago.
M
Marathonrun
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 8, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Huge portions of delicious food - the create your own option is awesome! This was perfect for carb loading pre-marathon!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, great gluten free menu. Huge portions. Nice and helpful staff
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very vibrant place to meet up with friends or even for business love this place will definitely go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Love Big Bowl. One of my favorite Chicago Downtown experiences.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dubai
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2022
overall1food1service2ambience1
The ratings must be from high ppl. Soup had last nights dish sink flavour. Pad Thai was so wet chopsticks were useless. Ick. Overall.
TC
ThomasC
Tampa
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome love this place! Spring rolls are delicious
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 25, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Nice and chill, dimmed lights.
A
Ashwin
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to hangout on a whim. I always keep returning to Big bowl
JS
JacquelineS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Robert our waiter was excellent. He offered me a chocolate cake for my birthday.
MP
MarisolPan
Chicago
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
I enjoyed with brunch experience with family. The food was good; great ambiance and service was awesome. The only suggestion is that the restaurant needs to manage Open Table reservations better, they were seating people without prior reservations first until a customer in front of me complained as we were asked to wait even though we had reservations.
S
Susan
Chicago
174 reviews
vip
5.0
174 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always happy Yummy food excellent service Appreciate how Mindful of allergies they are

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

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You can order delivery directly from Big Bowl - Chicago using the Order Online button. Big Bowl - Chicago also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 951-1888.

Big Bowl - Chicago is rated 4.5 stars by 1103 OpenTable diners.

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

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Apr 2, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(312) 951-1888

Other options

Order online

60 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611

Additional information

Cross street
Ohio & Rush
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
Cuisines
Chinese, Thai
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is a public parking garage directly above Big Bowl on Ohio Street. There are two entrances, one off Ohio St just past the corner of Wabash and Rush on the North side of the street The other entrance is on Rush St just north of Ohio St on the west side. Both are denoted by a green sign with a white "P" on it.
Public transit
The red line stops at Grand and State which is only a few minute walk to Big Bowl.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bigbowl.com/
Phone number
(312) 951-1888
Catering
We offer our Group Catering Menu and Party Platters for carry-out and delivery! Please ask for 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 more information or to check availability, 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

Featured in

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Gift card

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Big Bowl - Chicago

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Private dining

Additional information

The Best Chinese Food in Chicago

Gift card

Daily Specials

Kung Pao Pork Spring Rolls$12.95

Southeast Asian Chicken Samosas$12.95

Shrimp Tom Yum Soup$15.95

General Tso's Chicken$18.95

Salted Caramel Cheesecake$7.95

Fresh Strawberry Crumble$8.95

Appetizers

Crispy Chicken Dumplings (6)$12.95

Steamed Edamame$7.95

Spicy Sichuan Green Beans$9.95

Sesame Peanut Noodles$9.95

Handmade Chicken & Peanut Egg Rolls (2)$10.95

Chicken Lettuce Wraps$12.95

Thai Herb Fresh Calamari$12.95

Crab Rangoon (5)$12.95

Potstickers or Dumplings

Vegetable (6)

Chicken (6)

Combination

Soups & Salads

Chicken Wonton Soup

Vegetable Wonton Soup

Chinese Hot & Sour Soup

Sichuan Chicken Ramen$15.95

Big Bowl's Chopped Chicken Salad$16.95

Main Dishes

Chicken

Cashew Chicken$18.95

Orange Chicken$18.95

Panang Curry Chicken$18.95

Sesame Chicken$18.95

Kung Pao Chicken$18.95

Yellow Curry Chicken$18.95

Prime Beef

Mongolian Beef$20.95

Beef & Broccoli$20.95

Spicy Sichuan Beef$20.95

Wok-Fired Korean Pepper Steak$20.95

Fried Rice & Noodles

Teriyaki Chicken Fried Rice$18.95

Teriyaki Shrimp Fried Rice$19.95

Chicken Pad See Ew$19.95

Cantonese Chicken Lo-Mein$19.95

Pad Thai

Vegetable$16.95

Tofu$18.95

Chicken$18.95

Shrimp$19.95

Seafood

Classic Sweet & Sour Shrimp$19.95

Thai Hot Pepper Shrimp$19.95

Ahi Tuna Poké Bowl*$20.95

Teriyaki-Glazed Fresh Atlantic Salmon*$24.95

Vegetarian Tofu

Spicy Thai Green Vegetable Curry with Tofu$18.95

Kung Pao Tofu$18.95

Cashew Tofu$18.95

Tofu & Broccoli$18.95

Chef's Choice Stir Fry

Choose Your Protein

Vegetable$18.95

Tofu$20.95

Sliced Chicken$20.95

Prime Flank Steak$22.95

Shrimp$21.95

Salmon$26.95

Choose Your Sauce

Orange

Teriyaki

Yellow Curry