Sun Wah BBQ will be open on Friday, July 4, 2025. We’ll hold routine starting hours, but may close at 7:30pm. No additional reservations are being taken. Any additional seating will be on a first-come-first-available walk-in basis. Please plan accordingly.
June 15, 2025 – Open Father’s Day
What’s dad’s favorite item at Sun Wah BBQ? The restaurant will be open on Sunday, June 15 so the family can solve this burning question.
May 26, 2025 – Memorial Day
Sun Wah BBQ will be open during its normal business hours for Memorial Day Monday. As always, hours are indicated at the bottom of every page on this site.
May 11, 2025 – Mother’s Day
Sun Wah BBQ will be open Sunday for Mother’s Day. The dining room has been fully booked a week in advance with reservations. Any additional seating for this special day will only be on a walk-in basis at this point.
February 8, 2025 – Chinese New Year Parade
Sun Wah BBQ’s Uptown Chicago neighborhood is held its Chinese Lunar New Year Parade on Saturday, February 8, 2025. ExploreUptown posted events occurring throughout this day. The parade began promptly at 1:00pm at Argyle and Sheridan. Sun Wah BBQ’s main dining room opens at 10:30am.
2025 Chinese New Years FEAST
Gung hay fat choy! Happy Lunar New Year! Sun Wah BBQ has concluded its 2025 Chinese New Year Feast. Thanks to all our patrons who attended.
Continue reading “2025 Chinese New Years FEAST”2025 Chinese New Year Hours
Tuesday, January 28 is the eve of the Lunar New Year. This a revered day in Chinese culture as it’s the time to gather with family to usher in the New Year. In order to do likewise, Sun Wah BBQ will start with its usual business hours but close early with a final seating in our dining room at 4:30pm. The carry out counter will undoubtedly be mobbed throughout the day from those seeking to lay out a rich bounty at their own home gatherings.
Wednesday, January 29 is the official start of Chinese New Year – the Year of the Snake. On this day, Sun Wah BBQ will hold normal business hours from start to close (as indicated at the bottom of every page on this site)
January 18, 2025 – National Peking Duck Day
As far as designated food holidays go, we’re quite partial to this one. Sun Wah BBQ’s Beijing Duck Dinner has been the draw for countless patrons near, far, and across several generations. As we enter our 40th year as a Chicago mainstay, we look forward to serving you, your milestones, and your generations to come.
December 26, 2024 – We are OPEN!
Due to customer demand, Sun Wah BBQ will be open for another rare Thursday on December 26, 2024. During this special weekend where our patrons have visiting friends and family, this additional day provides an open venue to gather. The restaurant will hold routine business hours with the carry out counter available at 9am and dining room open at 10:30am. Kitchens will close at 8:30pm.
December 25, 2024 – Christmas hours
For Christmas Wednesday, Sun Wah BBQ will be open with limited hours. Our front carry out counter starts at 8:30am for pick up orders. Dining room begins service at 10:30am. Reservations for this entire day have already been fully booked. Any chances of grabbing an open table will be on a walk in basis at this point. Our final seating for this day will be at 4:30pm. Front counter for carry outs will finish at 5:00pm.