With the final BYO Turkey expedited, Sun Wah BBQ’s event has come to a close for 2024. THANK YOU to all the patrons who participated and made this a success! Happy Thanksgiving! The 2025 BYO Event is now on our site!
Continue reading “Bring Your Own Turkey – 2024”October 19, 2024 – Sweetest Day
Sun Wah BBQ wishes a happy Sweetest Day to you and your beloved! Though it falls on our typically bustling Saturday, couples without reservations can still have a chance at snagging a table as a Walk-In if arriving early enough in the evening.
October 6, 2024 – National Noodle Day

Sunday October 6 this year marks National Noodle Day. Sun Wah BBQ’s menu covers the gamut of noodles served throughout Hong Kong and southern China. Most of our noodle varieties can be prepared in a soup, lo mein, or stir fry form. The wide scale of toppings and add-ins can create a staggering number of noodle dish variations.
September 20, 2024 – National Fried Rice Day

Celebrating National Fried Rice Day is easy with Sun Wah BBQ’s menu of all the fried rice varieties.
August 7, 2024 – Wednesday Late Start
On Wednesday, August 7, Sun Wah BBQ will be closed for morning and noon service. The restaurant opens at 3:30pm for dine-in and carryout service. Our last seating is at 8:30pm. Please note we are closed on our usual off-day Thursday.
August 2, 2024 – International Beer Day

No better time to celebrate International Beer Day than during the swelter in the middle of Summer! Sun Wah BBQ’s selection of chilled beers like Tsing Tao, Chang and Kirin steps up to quench parched patrons.
July 26, 2024 – City Maintenance is Finished

On Friday, July 26, Sun Wah BBQ will be closed during the morning and will reopen at 1:30pm. The City of Chicago will be conducting work on their water system for the region.
Update: The City’s scheduled time? Bogus. Front curb still dug up and the restaurant is without water as of 4:00pm. Sun Wah BBQ will offer limited carry-out for the time being. Our dining room has to remain closed until further notice.
Updated Update: As of 5:00pm, the City crew has buttoned up the curb and water has been restored. Sun Wah BBQ is open again.
July 4, 2024 – Independence Day hours
Sun Wah BBQ will hold limited hours on July 4th. The carry out counter will begin service starting at 8:30am. Dining room opens at 10:30am. Final seating will be at 5pm.
June 15, 2024 – Lobster Day

Saturday, June 15 ushers the day to celebrate the deliciousness of the lobster. A popular entree like the Lobster Noodle pictured starts with a fresh lobster from our live tanks. While it gets prepped and stir-fried, a bed of E-fu noodles is readied. The dish comes together with all that decadent lobster gravy coating the noodles. Is this worthy as a bucket-list candidate? Only one way to find out…
May 12, 2024 – Mother’s Day
For 2024, Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, May 12. Savvy patrons who frequent Sun Wah BBQ tend to be quick handed in securing table reservations as early as possible. The upside of missing reservation availability is the quality time with mom that can be spent waiting at our bar area over Lychee Martinis.
