Happy Hour Everyday from 5-6pm

Group Dining at Chef's Special

The Rose Menu is our group dining format for all parties of 7–12 guests. It is customizable with our full classic menu & the ability to add on specials or seasonal selections.

For parties of 13-22 guests, we require a partial buyout of our dining room & offer a similar format with more variety for $65/pp All inquiries please email reservations@chefsspecialbar.com.

Chef's Special Gift Cards

Physical gift cards are available for purchase in-house. E-cards gift cards are available via the link below.

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Food

Appetizers

  • smashed cucumbers $7.50

    persian cucumbers, sichuan peppercorn, pickled fresnos, toasted sesame, rice wine vinegar and fresh herbs (VV)

  • egg roll with pork & shrimp $12.50

    crunchy wrapper stuffed with pork, shrimp, glass noodles, cabbage and carrots (G, SH)

  • vegetable spring roll $11.50

    thin crispy wrapper, filled with mushrooms, carrots, scallion and tofu (G, VV)

  • crab rangoon $11.50

    fried wonton wrapper stuffed with cream cheese and crab (G, FF, SH, D)

  • wontons in chili oil $14.50

    thin noodle-like wrapper filled with ground pork, ginger, garlic chives, Thai chili and black vinegar (G)

  • potstickers $13.50

    thicker dough stuffed with pork and cabbage, served with a tamari- fresno dipping sauce. (G)

  • dry-fried green beans $14.50

    wok-fried green beans. sweet glaze. crispy garlic (*G* VV)

  • wok tossed bok choy w/ garlic $12.50

    ~in-house only~ wok tossed baby bok choy in garlic sauce with toasted sesame

Appetizers

Mains

  • sweet & sour $15.50-17.50

    crispy (tofu, chicken or shrimp) in Chef's Special sweet n' sour sauce with onion and bell pepper. (tofu= VV)

  • kung pao $15.50-18.50

    tender (tofu, chicken, shrimp or beef) wok tossed with roasted peanuts, dried chilies, Sichuan peppercorn and bell peppers (*G*, *PN*)(tofu= VV)

  • mongolian beef $18.50

    tender beef with hoisin, dark soy and chili vinegar. Served with crispy cellophane noodles (*G*, *SH*)

  • beef and broccoli $18.50

    tender sliced beef glazed in a sweet, dark soy sauce with spring onion and broccoli (*G*, *SH*)

  • dry chili chicken $18.50

    crispy chicken wok tossed with ginger, garlic, scallion and lots of Thai chilies and Sichuan peppercorns

  • cashew chicken $17.50

    tender chicken, wok-tossed with roasted cashews, scallion, daikon and a garlic-oyster sauce (*G*, *SH*, *TN*)

  • orange chicken $16.50

    crispy chicken in orange sauce with onion and broccoli

  • walnut shrimp $18.50

    battered and fried whole shrimp with a honey- walnut dressing, radicchio, pickled fresno chilies and candied walnuts (TN, D)

  • mapo tofu with ground pork $17.50

    soft tofu with ground pork, doubanjiang and Sichuan peppercorn, served with rice (G)

  • dan dan noodles w/ ground pork $17.50

    thick egg noodles, ground pork, sesame paste, peanuts and Sichuan peppercorn (G, *PN*)

  • lo mein $13.50-16.50

    thick egg noodles with wok tossed with mixed vegetables, garlic broth and your protein of choice (G)(veg/tofu= V)

  • fried rice $13.50-15.50

    stir fried rice, egg, peas, carrots, sesame oil - available as veggie, tofu or combo (veg/tofu= V, no egg request can be VV)

  • red curry crispy rice $18.50

    ~in-house only~ puffed jasmine rice– wok tossed with minced chicken thigh, red curry, sweet corn, coconut, edamame and cherry tomato, dressed with lime and fish sauce and topped with herbs. (*FF*)(*V*) (G)

  • cold sichuan sesame noodles $17.50

    ~in-house only~ thin wheat noodles dressed in a spicy sesame sauce with Sichuan peppercorn, tofu, carrot, cucumber, bean sprouts and herbs and topped with crushed peanut (G) (V)(*P*)

  • rolled noodles $20.50

    ~in-house only~ thick noodles rolled & wok-tossed with xi’an spiced shortrib, asparagus, leek &
    pea tips. (*V*)

  • salt & pepper walleye $19.50

    ~in-house only~ fried fish seasoned with Sichuan seven spice and tossed with fennel, shaved onion, pickled fresno, ginger, thai basil and lime leaf (FF)(G)

dessert

  • almond cookies $5.50

    3pc, soft and crunchy (G, TN, D, V)

  • pandan custard $11.50

    toasted coconut meringue, pineapple compote, lime curd (D)

  • mochi cake $12.50

    ~in-house only~ mochi cake w/ jasmine roasted stonefruit, honey cream, white chocolate & a scoop of berry sorbet (D, *V*)

  • PLEASE NOTE

    *white rice comes with all protein dishes, except noodles
    *chili oil, host mustard & sweet & sour sauce come with each order
    Please indicate if you'd like:
    *utensils/ chopsticks
    *extra white rice- $1
    *extra trio (hot mustard, sweet & sour, chili oil)-$1
    *soy sauce packets

  • ALLERGY KEY

    G: contains gluten
    SH: contains shellfish (shrimp, oyster sauce, etc)
    FF: contains fin fish
    TN: contains tree nuts
    PN: contains peanuts
    D: contains dairy
    V: is vegetarian
    VV: is vegan
    ** 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, but can be done without. Lo Mein (G) cannot be done without gluten.

    This menu only reflects if items actually possess the allergens in the dish. Anyone with an allergy that cannot tolerate cross-contact, please call us with take-outs orders at 773.666.5143 ex 6. If you are dining in feel free to email us prior to arrival so we can put a note in your reservation and review your menu options ahead of time.

dessert

Happy Hour *everyday 5pm-6pm*

Food

  • egg roll with pork & shrimp (2pc) $9
  • vegetable spring rolls (2pc) $9
  • crab rangoon $9
  • dan dan noodles with pork & peanuts $15
  • dry fried green beans $11
  • vegetable lo mein $12

Drinks

  • chef’s old fashioned $11

    bourbon, black cherry, angostura bitters

  • mini skirt $11

    zubrowka vodka, passionfruit, aperol, lemon

  • draft Sapporo lager $6
  • bottle of lambrusco $50

Combo

  • slow roll $12

    a shot (whiskey or tequila), a can of Hamm's & an egg or spring roll

Drinks

Drinks

Drinks

Cocktails

  • Lemongrass Gimlet $14

    GIN, LEMONGRASS, SHOCHU, CHILI, LIME LEAF

  • ChiChi Colada $15

    MEZCAL, SINGANI, LIME, COCONUT, PINEAPPLE, ORANGE BLOSSOM

  • Sunshower $14

    COGNAC, FACCIO BRUTO AMARO, PEACH ROIBOOS, LEMON, ABSINTHE

  • Heaven Sent $14

    LEMON VERBENA TEQUILA, STRAWBERRY AMARO, HONEY, LEMON

  • Rhythm Games $15

    SETOUCHI GIN, YUZU SHOCHU, GUAVA BRANDY, BLANC VERMOUTH

  • Paper Plane $14

    BOURBON, APEROL, AMARO NONINO, LEMON

  • Chef's Old Fashioned $13

    BOURBON, BLACK CHERRY, ORANGE BITTERS, ANGOSTURA BITTERS

  • Leaving Las Vegas $14

    SARSAPARILLA RYE, DARK RUM, CREME DE BANANE, LIME, 5-SPICE BITTERS

  • Drop Top $14

    MEZCAL, APOLOGUE ARONIA, CHERRY BRANDY, AMARO

  • Desert Candle $14

    SOTOL, MEXICAN RUM, CHILI MANGO LIQUEUR, CARROT JUICE, LIME

  • Mini Skirt $13

    ZUBROWKA VODKA, PASSIONFRUIT, APEROL, LEMON

  • Daiquiri $12

    WHITE RUM, SUGAR, LIME

  • Neutral Expectations $10

    LEMONGRASS, PINEAPPLE, LIME LEAF, SODA **N/A**

  • SHOT & A BEER $9
available as a non-alcoholic beverage

Food & Drinks

  • Monday- Saturday
    5pm-11pm
  • Sunday
    5pm-10pm

Happy Hour

  • Everyday
    5pm-6pm

Press

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August 15, 2022

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