Sun Wah BBQ has been featured on Food Network, Diners, Drive-Ins + Dives, and has earned one of the country’s most coveted honors, the James Beard Classics Award—along with dozens of other accolades. Whenever a Chicago foodie is asked where to get the best Chinese food, Sun Wah BBQ is always at the top of the list (it’s us, we’re the foodies). The restaurant is best known for its off-menu Beijing Duck Dinner (often referred to as Peking Duck), a multi-course feast defined by IYKYK status. Perfectly roasted duck with shatteringly crisp skin and juicy, not-too-fatty meat arrives with pillowy Gwa Bao, crunchy Egg Rolls, and the ingredients to finish-cook a Bok Choy Stir Fry. Pro tip: order the duck uncarved—your carving skills may not be perfect, but the extra moisture and flavor are worth it. (If you must, you can request it carved for an additional fee.) But Sun Wah’s offerings go far beyond duck. Their extensive menus include a full lineup of Cantonese classics, barbecue, seafood, and homestyle dishes. Dim sum favorites like Har Kow (shrimp dumplings), Shu Mai (pork, shrimp, and black mushroom), Mini Lo Mai Gai (sticky rice with shredded chicken), and Pan-Fried Potstickers showcase the same attention to flavor and craft that put Sun Wah on the map. Whether you’re there for a dumpling fix, a family-style spread, or the legendary Beijing Duck Dinner, Sun Wah BBQ delivers the kind of meal that makes it a true Chicago institution.