Gung hay fat choy! Happy Lunar New Year! Another successful feast for 2026 is in the history books. Our sincerest gratitude is extended to all who participated.
Continue reading “2026 Chinese New Year’s FEAST”January 18, 2026 – National Peking Duck Day

Sunday marks the observance of National Peking Duck Day and Sun Wah BBQ is ready to help facilitate. As a Chicago institution in its 40th year, the restaurant has served countless generations of locals and visitors alike. However, if you know of any friend or family member who’s not experienced this feast, this national day of recognition would be the perfect opportunity… or at a minimum to get your OWN fix!
January 1, 2026 – Open New Year’s Day

To celebrate the start of a new year, Sun Wah BBQ will be open on its usual off-day Thursday. Beijing Duck Dinner with family & friends? No better way to usher in 2026. Restaurant begins its carry-out counter at 9:00am, dining room service starts at 10:30am with a 40 minute crew break at 2:00pm. Kitchens close at 8:30pm.
December 31, 2025 – New Year’s Eve
Sun Wah BBQ will be open its regular hours for the final day of 2025. Dining room service begins at 10:30am and continues through 8:30pm.
Christmas Day 2025
Is Sun Wah BBQ open Thursday for Christmas? Yes, until final seating at 5pm where the kitchens will close shortly afterwards. Have reservations been fully booked throughout this day? Yes, many patrons have planned ahead nearly a month in advance. The few tables we’ve allotted for walk-ins will be claimed by those arriving earliest before our final-seating cut-off. As mentioned in an earlier post, carry-out orders will only be taken from patrons in-person at the restaurant. Phone orders have been temporarily halted starting Tuesday the 23rd.
December 24, 2025 – Christmas Eve Hours
Sun Wah BBQ will be open throughout its normal hours for Christmas Eve Wednesday. Fervent patrons have already claimed all reservations for this day leaving a designated handful of tables open for first-come, first-served walk-ins. Kitchens close promptly at 8:30pm.
December 10, 2025 – National Lager Day

Wednesday is designated as National Lager Day to appreciate the easy-drinking style of beer appreciated from coast to coast.
November 27, 2025 – Thanksgiving Hours
In one of our busiest days of the year with the full throttle nature of pushing out 100 BYO Turkeys and magnified by the perfect storm of everyone bringing their out-of-town guests, Sun Wah BBQ’s available reservations have been fully booked for well over a week. What tables we’ve set aside for unreserved walk-in patrons will strictly be on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to all the carry-out orders already accumulated in advance, phone orders for carry-out on Thanksgiving will be suspended starting now. Any additional carry-out orders will need to be placed in-person also on a walk-in basis. The restaurant opens its doors for those picking up their BYO Turkeys and carry-out orders at 8:00am. The dining room begins service at 10:00am and will continue until the kitchens close at 5:00pm.
Continue reading “November 27, 2025 – Thanksgiving Hours”Have a DwellSocial account?
While DwellSocial has completely sold out and closed their allotments of Sun Wah Turkeys, keep them bookmarked as there are other Sun Wah BBQ offerings from them every now and then.
Bring Your Own Turkey – 2025
The submission and ordering portion of this year’s BYO Turkey event has now closed. As of Sunday, November 23rd, we are at maximum capacity for preparing Thanksgiving Turkeys in our Sun Wah style — Similar to the Hong Kong style roast duck, we treat the turkey cavity with ingredients like bean paste, house-blended 5-spice, cilantro, shallots, and ginger. For patrons who have placed their order, read on….
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