Sun Wah BBQ will be closed Valentine’s Day this year as it falls on our off-day Thursday.
January 30, 2019 – Cold Snap
Sun Wah BBQ will be closed Wednesday, January 30 as the forecast indicates temperatures will be anywhere from -18ºF to a high of -10ºF. Thursday, January 31 is the restaurant’s off-day. Business resumes Friday, February 1, 2019.
2019 Chinese New Year Parade
Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood is slated to have its Chinese New Years Parade on Saturday, February 9, 2019. Celebration is planned for 1:00pm and should take place near the vicinity of the Argyle Street Redline Station.
2019 Chinese New Years FEAST
THANK YOU to all who made our 2019 feast event a terrific success! For information on the 2020 Feast, keep checking our website’s Events Page for new announcements.
Feb 5, 2019 – Chinese New Year
The first Tuesday this February ushers in the Year of the Pig. “Kung Hei Faat Choy!” Sun Wah BBQ will be closed Tuesday, February 5, 2019 to observe the first day of Chinese New Year.
The restaurant will maintain normal business hours for Wednesday, February 6 and actually be open Thursday (our normal off-day) February 7 to compensate for Tuesday’s closing.
Feb 4, 2019 – Lunar New Year’s Eve
Monday, February 4, marks the eve of the Lunar New Year, a day where Chinese around the world make extraordinary journeys and focused effort to gather with family and loved ones to share an evening feast. Sun Wah BBQ opens at 9:00am where the carry out counter will supply a massive amount of Hong Kong style barbecue to a sustained crowd of patrons throughout the day. The restaurant closes at 6:00pm with last seating set for 5:00pm for dine-in patrons so that we may get a chance gather with our families.
Jan 18, 2019 – National Peking Duck Day
Best way to celebrate National Peking Duck Day in Chicago? Head to Sun Wah BBQ of course! Restaurant will maintain its normal business hours for Friday.
Jan 1, 2019 – A New Year
What better way to start 2019 than at Sun Wah BBQ? For Tuesday, January 1st, the dining room will open starting 11:00am and close at 9:00pm. Cheers to our devoted and ravenous patrons! Wishing you all the best for 2019.
Dec 31, 2018 – New Years Eve
Monday caps the end of an amazing 2018 at Sun Wah BBQ that has seen the restaurant receive its James Beard Award, participation at The Taste of Chicago, and its 2nd appearance on The Food Network. For New Years Eve, the dining room will be available starting at 11:00am. The restaurant closes on this last day of the year at 9:00pm. See you in 2019!
Dec 29, 2018 Update: Evening reservations in the dining room for New Year’s Eve have all been claimed. Any additional seating will be on a walk-in waitlist basis.
Dec 25, 2018 – Christmas
On Christmas Tuesday, Sun Wah BBQ will have limited hours. The carry-out counter opens at 9:00am. Dining room is available starting at 10:00am with last seating taking place at 5:00pm. The restaurant closes at 6:00pm so that we can spend time with family. Merry Christmas to all.
Dec 16, 2018 Update: All Christmas reservations in the dining room have now been claimed.