Sun Wah BBQ

The most iconic spot for Peking duck in Chicago! This renowned restaurant lived up to the expectation. The restaurant had plenty of seating, but keep in mind, you have to call ahead to reserve the whole duck dinner. The base price is $70, and you’ll definitely need six extra bao buns, which is another $4.50. It is intended for three to four people, and we thought it was a decent portion. Your food is brought out almost instantly, and they slice the duck tableside. The special thing about this Peking duck meal is that no part of the duck is wasted. The duck meat was so tender, smoky, and juicy. The skin was crisped nicely and provided a good textural contrast with the succulent meat. The roasted duck comes with thinly sliced carrots, green onions, radish, and a sweet, tart sauce, which all pair perfectly. The bao buns were steaming hot and pillowy soft. Putting together all the ingredients resulted in a grandiose symphony of flavors. The second course was the duck fried rice. It was seasoned well but did not seem to have too much duck meat. Lastly, we finished our meal with a soothing soup made from the duck carcass. The broth was rich and reinvigorating. If you’re looking for an authentic taste of Chicago, Sun Wah is a must visit!

Sun Wah BBQ, Chicago (North side). This is Hongkong style bbq. The Peking (Beijing) Duck here is a must try! As package, you will have sliced Peking Duck, Duck fried rice and soup. Btw this dish is off the menu. The fried rice and stir fry egg plant were equally fantastic! This is a 4.7/5.0 stars restaurant. Service is standard of fast moving Chinese restaurant.

You found the only thing worth leaving your house for. Sun Wah BBQ. The Peking Duck special is a crime scene of deliciousness. That skin? Shatters like my ego. The fried rice? It’s the main character, I’m just a side quest. It’s a big space, perfect for fitting in your group and your collective trauma. Just remember: ask for extra buns. You’ll need them to soak up the grease and the tears of joy. 10/10, would ruin my diet and my reputation for this."

The food is always great. I love the fish with ginger and green onion. And my family loves the Peking duck dinner where they prepare it at the table, including cutting the duck.

A Chicago classic and perfect for big groups! The service isn’t always the best, but the food is consistently a 10/10 and always hits the spot. We usually order the duck, which comes with duck fried rice, bao buns, and soup. The chilis on the table really elevate the whole meal. We also typically add a side of veggie noodles. This place is a must try and you will keep wanting to go back!

I first came here for the famous Peking duck and it was great! They use the remnant of the duck and make it into fried rice and soup on the side. Since then, I come here whenever I want a simple bowl of noodles or a plate of rice with bbq on top. It’s cheap, yummy, authentic, and comforting.

When is roast duck bad for your health? When you're the duck! Oh my goodness this is hands down one of the best places in Chicago for Peking Duck. The food is done to perfection and the cocktails are fabulous as well. Definitely make sure that you stop into Sun Wah BBQ. Ask for Ki to be your server, Molly sent you.

Went there for the roasted duck and it was amazing, but with poor service. I speak mandarin and the servers clearly speak mandarin and Cantonese and they intentionally don’t want to speak mandarin with me. Then when we asked for the check, she started saying I really appreciate it in mandarin. For more tips. This is quite silly. We didn’t have water refills during the meal. But the table with white folks get checked in all the time. This is not ok.