Ben Pao Chinese

Ben Pao Menu

(312) 222-1888
52 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60610

specialty cocktails


sake sangria
$8.50
riesling wine, asian pear sake, macerated fuji apples, lychees, mandarin oranges and red grapes
shanghai colada
$9.00
roasted pineapple-infused mount gay sugar cane rum, crushed fresh pineapples and coconut purée
frozen ginger ale
$9.00
skyy citrus vodka, homemade ginger ale, fresh squeezed lemon syrup; candied ginger
ben pao's kaffir lime margarita
$12.00
sauza conmemorativo tequila, cointreau, fresh squeezed lime, homemade kaffir lime syrup (available with a corzo or patron platinum tequila float)
chinese itch
12.00
10 cane rum, passion fruit and almond orgeat with a sparkling wine float; shaken, not stirred

$ben pao's big kahunas

these polynesian classics are served in a 22 oz big kahuna glass with crushed ice and fresh fruit juices, spice up your big kahuna with one of the following premium rum floats: el dorado rum, st james hors d'age rum, santa teresa, ron zacapa 23 year old centenario, pyrat cask 1623 rum
don's rum barrel
$12.50
roasted pineapple-infused mount gay sugar cane rum, apricot brandy, fresh squeezed juices; pineapple and sugar cane
mai tai
$14.00
bacardi select and coruba rums, orange curacao, almond orgeat and fresh fruit squeezes
zombie
15.00
bacardi select and coruba rums, fresh orange, lime and lemon squeezes, orange blossom water and a bacardi 151 float; pineapple and sugar cane

$martinis


asian pear saketini
$10.00
stolichnaya vodka, asian pear sake, funkin pear purée and pineapple juice
spiced fujitini
$10.00
homemade spice-infused 10 cane rum, sour apple liqueur, cranberry and fresh apple cider
lemon-gingertini
$11.00
ketel one citroen vodka, homemade ginger and fresh squeezed lemon syrups; candied ginger
ben's buddha belly
$11.00
plymouth gin, pama liqueur, fresh squeezed lime, pomegranate molasses; fresh pomegranate seeds
harvest moon
$11.00
malibu rum, cointreau, passion fruit and fresh squeezed lime juice; chinese 5 spice rim
red dragon
11.00
effen black cherry vodka, pama liqueur, cherry pom juice, homemade sour mix

$beers


tsingtao
$4.95
(china)
tsingtao pure draft
$4.95
(china)
singha
$4.95
(thailand)
kirin light
$4.95
(japan)
miller lite
$4.95
(wisconsin)
anderson valley amber ale
$5.95
(california)
dogfish head 60 minute IPA
$5.95
(delaware)
sapporo draft
$7.95
22 oz (japan)
harbin
$8.95
22 oz (china)
hitachino white ale
8.95
(japan)

$non-alcoholic beverages & hot teas


passion fruit-lime squeeze
$3.75
homemade ginger ale
$3.75
singapore squeeze
$3.75
(lemon lime and cherry pom)
oolong tea
$3.00
peach ginger tea
$3.50
lemon grass tea
$3.50
green bangkok tea
$3.50
oolong pomegranate tea
3.50

$signature starters


ben pao egg roll
$3.95
our interpretation of a chinese classic! we wrap shrimp, chicken, shredded chinese vegetables and peanuts in a crisp shell; sweet & sour and chinese hot mustard dipping sauces
crispy garlic tofu
$4.95
a house specialty! sesame crusted tofu in our signature garlic sauce topped with chives
braised pork with steamed chinese buns
$6.95
slow braised with star anise, soy and ginger; shredded and served with homemade lotus buns, pickled vegetables and pineapple hoisin sauce
ginger shrimp dumplings
$6.95
hand crafted shrimp dumplings served with spicy honey soy, sichuan chili oil, fresh ginger and chives
chicken soong
$7.95
chopped chicken, shiitake, fresh water chestnuts and scallions served with iceberg lettuce cups, crispy rice noodles and pineapple hoisin sauce
cantonese ribs
8.95
all natural antibiotic-free pork spare ribs, braised and slow roasted, tossed with a honey sesame glaze; sprinkled with sesame seeds

$potstickers

pan seared dumplings served with soy ginger and spicy chili soy dipping sauces
chicken
$6.95
vegetable
$6.95
pork
$6.95
combination of all three.
6.95

$old world favorites


golden crisp vegetable spring rolls
$4.95
we roll shredded chinese vegetables in a delicate wrapper, lightly fried; sweet & sour and chinese hot mustard dipping sauces
tamarind chicken satay
$4.95
malaysian marinated chicken skewers, hot and sour napa cabbage; spicy peanut dipping sauce
cool peanut noodles
$5.95
shanghai wheat noodles tossed with a spicy peanut sauce; topped with sliced cucumbers, sesame seeds and cilantro
crab rangoon chopstix
$6.95
our reinterpretation using jumbo lump crab meat, deli-style cream cheese, fresh water chestnuts and chives; sweet chili dipping sauce
crispy spiced calamari
7.95
tossed with fresh ginger and cilantro; served with a sweet chili dipping sauce

$soups


hot and sour soup
$3.25-5.95
sichuan classic style with chicken, tofu, wood ear mushrooms, bamboo and scallion
chicken dumpling soup
3.25-5.95
with homemade chicken broth, shanghai bok choy, lo mien noodles and shiitake

$pork


mu-shu style hunan pork
$12.95
julienne pork, fresno chiles, fresh shiitake, ginger and cilantro served with mandarin pancakes and pineapple hoisin sauce
pork with gailan
$12.95
all natural pork shoulder, locally grown organic shiitake and button mushrooms, finger bamboo and chinese broccoli (gailan) in a light oyster sauce
barbecued pork shoulder
14.95
roasted in our own barbecue sauce; served over spring pea tendrils

$chicken

We are proud to serve 100% natural antibiotic-free chicken.
tangerine chicken
$12.95
crispy golden chicken breast, homemade candied tangerine peel, ginger, napa cabbage; sweet and sour tangerine glaze
sesame chicken
$12.95
sesame-crusted chicken, caramelized soy glaze, scallions and cilantro
traditional kung pao chicken
$12.95
blackened chiles, sweet peppers, scallions and roasted peanuts
penang curry chicken
$12.95
our own coconut peanut curry, fresh water chestnuts, finger bamboo, thai basil and snow peas
seven flavor chicken
$12.95
wok fried with lemon grass, roasted peanuts, chiles, hoisin sauce, thai basil, fresno and jalapeño peppers
thai basil chicken
12.95
wok-tossed chicken breast with basil leaves, red onions, chiles and cilantro; thai lemon-ginger sauce and roasted peanuts

$noodles


ten vegetable pan fried noodles
$9.95
ten seasonal vegetables atop a crispy lo mein noodle cake
chow fun noodles
$9.95
crispy rice noodles wok tossed with shanghai bok choy, shiitake, scallion, ginger and bean sprouts
chow fun noodles
$11.95
with natural chicken
chow fun noodles
$12.95
with barbecue pork..
chow fun noodles
$13.95
with prime beef
spicy dragon noodles
$10.95
shanghai wheat noodles with chicken, mushrooms and spinach in a spicy cherry chili sauce
spicy dragon noodles
$10.95
with tofu
spicy dragon noodles
13.95
with prime beef

$seafood

We are proud to serve all-natural, farmed-raised, eco-friendly salmon.
cherry bomb shrimp
$16.95
wok fried and tossed with homemade cherry pepper chili sauce; served over chinese broccoli and greens
sichuan bamboo shrimp
$16.95
gulf shrimp in a spicy sichuan chili sauce with finger bamboo, shiitake and fresno chiles
shanghai shrimp
$18.95
jumbo gulf shrimp wok seared in a ginger sauce with fresh water chestnuts, shiitake, blackened chiles and scallions
thai basil prawns
$18.95
wok tossed with basil leaves, red onions, chiles and cilantro; thai lemon-ginger sauce and roasted peanuts
sesame-crusted salmon
$18.95
black and white sesame seed-crusted, farm-raised, atlantic salmon filet; teriyaki glaze and shanghai bok choy
black peppered sea scallops
19.95
ben pao's specialty - every table should experience this dish! wok seared in our special blend of spices served over chinese broccoli and greens

$beef

All of our beef is USDA prime.
seven flavor beef
$15.95
wok fried with lemon grass, roasted peanuts, chiles, hoisin sauce, thai basil, fresno and jalapeño peppers
mongolian beef.
$15.95
a traditional favorite! with fresh shiitake and scallions
kung pao beef
$15.95
blackened chiles, sweet peppers, scallions and roasted peanuts
beef with sugar snap peas
15.95
shiitake and oyster mushrooms, fresh water chestnuts; light oyster sauce

$accompaniments


ben pao fried rice
$7.95
traditional fried rice with your choice of chicken, shrimp or barbecue pork
vegetable fried brown rice
$7.95
natural brown rice with asparagus, carrots, spinach, scallions, mushrooms and bean sprouts
sichuan wrinkled beans
$7.95
bamboo, ginger, carrots and fresno chiles; spicy sichuan sauce
ginger-glazed eggplant
$6.95
a northern chinese preparation! roasted peppers and scallions; sweet ginger glaze
seasonal vegetables
6.95
spring pea tendrils wok tosssed with sesame and garlic

$Desserts


Green Tea Crème Brulée
classic crème brulée with hints of lime and green tea
Chocolate Banana Egg Rolls
creamy milk chocolate and banana rolled in a crisp golden wrapper; served with vanilla ice cream
Banana Cheesecake
a light banana cheesecake; macadamia nut crust; caramelized bananas; caramel and chocolate sauces
Chocolate Spring Rolls
semi-sweet chocolate in a crispy wonton; served with peanut-ginger dipping sauce
Coconut-Tapioca Custard
rich, creamy coconut infused custard; tahitian vanilla whipped cream
Yin Yang Chocolate Cake
layers of 5 spice chocolate cake alternate with a creamy coconut and macadamia nut frosting

appetizers

choose 3
golden crisp vegetable spring rolls
crab rangoon
ben pao egg rolls
chicken soong
crispy garlic tofu
pork potstickers
chicken potstickers
vegetable potstickers

main courses

choose 3
sesame chicken
kung pao chicken
thai basil chicken
mongolian beef
kung pao beef
cherry bomb shrimp
thai basil prawns
(add $2 per person)
sesame crusted salmon
add $2 per person
black peppered sea scallops
add $2 per person

accompaniments

choose 1
sichuan wrinkled beans
vegetable fried brown rice
chicken fried rice
shrimp fried rice
barbecue pork fried rice
ginger glazed eggplant

appetizers

choose 3
golden crisp vegetable spring rolls
crab rangoon
ben pao egg rolls
chicken soong
crispy garlic tofu
pork potstickers
chicken potstickers
vegetable potstickers

main courses

choose 3
sesame chicken
kung pao chicken
thai basil chicken
mongolian beef
kung pao beef
cherry bomb shrimp
thai basil prawns
add $2 per person
sesame crusted salmon
add $2 per person
black peppered sea scallops
add $2 per person

accompaniments

choose 1
sichuan wrinkled beans
vegetable fried brown rice
chicken fried rice
shrimp fried rice
barbecue pork fried rice
ginger glazed eggplant

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