Hong Kong Style Chinese Barbecue
Gung hay fat choy! Happy Lunar New Year! Sun Wah BBQ is actively preparing for our annual Chinese New Year Feast. This multi-course prix-fixe event is available for prepaid dining on Friday, February 27, 2026 or Saturday, February 28, 2026. Lock-in your spot as seats are limited.
Continue reading “2026 Chinese New Year’s FEAST”Per ducktor’s orders (he’s a real quack), we’re taking a very brief breather to recuperate from the holidays, secular New Year, and Chinese New Year. Sun Wah BBQ will be closed starting Tuesday, February 24 through Thursday, February 26, 2026. The restaurant resumes on Friday, February 27. Please note we will not be able to take Feast reservations while we’re away from the restaurant.
The Uptown neighborhood holds its Chinese New Year Parade on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Various festivities start at 10:30am while the parade itself kicks off at 1:00pm at the intersection of Argyle and Sheridan Rd.
Monday, February 16 is the EVE of the lunar new year. As Chinese tradition earmarks the eve as the important night to gather at home for the family meal, Sun Wah BBQ will hold it’s final seating at 5:30pm.
For Chinese New Year on Tuesday, February 17, the restaurant will be open throughout its normal business hours.
Some of the foods you’ll find offered around a Lunar New Year…
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In this the Year of the Horse, Sun Wah BBQ bids everyone a “Flourishing House Full of Gold and Jade” This is realized by our decadent Hong Kong style Hot Pot available as an advance-order CARRY OUT item for sharing with family & loved ones.
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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!
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.
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.
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.