• Cuisine: Asian, Carryout, Chinese, Thai
  • Price: $$
  • Meals: Lunch, Dinner
  • Mood: Fun
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Big Bowl

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Fresh Chinese and Thai

There’s really only one place for authentic Chinese and Thai–and that’s Big Bowl. It all begins with the highest quality ingredients–naturally raised chicken and beef, heirloom pork, sustainable seafood and produce grown locally. Because Big Bowl believes that the best food is made from scratch, you can taste big, bold layers of flavors in every dish, from the curries right down to the dipping sauces.

Everyone raves about the pad Thai, our spicy dishes that are truly hot, and our create-your-own stir-fry–and for good reason. Every element adds up to big taste and takes our food to another level, be it a fresh squeeze of lime, fragrant herbs or the seared Thai chiles.

Big Bowl is so big on authentic flavors that even the ginger ale is made with fresh ginger root–from scratch, of course.

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"Actually, one taste of just about anything and you know you're in good hands. A vigorous attention to detail and to quality... is evident in just about every dish."

– Rick Nelson, Star-Tribune

Locations

  • Big Bowl - Chicago, E. Cedar

    Big Bowl - Chicago, E. Cedar

    Chicago, Gold Coast
    6 E. Cedar
    Chicago, IL
    60611

    » Full Map & Directions
    • Phone:
      (312) 640-8888

    Make a reservation

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    • Hours of Operation
      Sun-Th 11:30am-10:00pm
      Fri-Sat 11:30am-11:00pm

      Labor Day Hours
      Sunday, September 5th
      11:30AM - 10:00PM
      Monday, Septemeber 6th
      11:30AM - 10:00PM

      (Holiday hours may vary)

      Bicycle racks on the sidewalk 15 feet east of the front entrance.

       

  • Big Bowl - Chicago, E. Ohio

    Big Bowl - Chicago, E. Ohio

    Chicago, River North
    60 E. Ohio
    Chicago, IL
    60611

    » Full Map & Directions
    • Phone:
      (312) 951-1888

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    • Hours of Operation
      Mon-Th 11:00am-10:00pm
      Fri 11:00am-11:00pm
      Sat 11:30am-11:00pm
      Sun 11:30 am-10:00pm

      Hours of Operation
      Sunday, September 5th
      11:30AM - 10:00PM
      Monday, September 6th
      11:00AM - 10:00PM

      (Holiday hours may vary)

      Bicycle racks on the sidewalk 15 feet east of the front entrance.

  • Big Bowl - Lincolnshire

    Big Bowl - Lincolnshire

    Chicago, Suburban North
    215 Parkway Drive
    Lincolnshire, IL
    60069

    » Full Map & Directions
    • Phone:
      (847) 808-8880

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    • Hours of Operation
      Mon-Th 11:15am-10:00pm
      Fri 11:15am-11:00pm
      Sat 12:00pm-11:00pm
      Sun 3:00pm-9:00pm

      Labor Day Hours
      Sunday, September 5th
      3:00PM - 9:00PM
      Monday, September 6th
      11:15AM - 10:00PM

      (Holiday hours may vary)

  • Big Bowl - Schaumburg

    Big Bowl - Schaumburg

    Chicago, Suburban Northwest
    1950 E. Higgins
    Schaumburg, IL
    60173

    » Full Map & Directions
    • Phone:
      (847) 517-8881

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    • Hours of Operation
      Mon-Th 11:15am-10:00pm
      Fri-Sat 11:15am-11:00pm
      Sun 11:15am-9:00pm

      Labor Day Hours
      Sunday, September 5th
      11:15AM - 9:00PM
      Monday, September 6th
      11:15AM - 10:00PM

      (Holiday hours may vary)

      Bicycle racks just 5 feet south of the main entrance.

  • Big Bowl - Reston

    Big Bowl - Reston

    Washington D.C. Area, Reston, VA
    11915 Democracy Drive
    Reston, VA
    20190

    » Full Map & Directions
    • Phone:
      (703) 787-8852

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    • Hours of Operation
      Mon-Th 11:00am-10:00pm
      Fri 11:00am-11:00pm
      Sat 12:00pm-11:00pm
      Sun 12:00pm-10:00pm

      Labor Day Hours
      Sunday, September 5th
      12:00PM - 10:00PM
      Monday, September 6th
      12:00PM - 8:00PM

      (Holiday hours may vary)

    • Bicycle racks 1 block south on Democracy Drive.

  • Big Bowl - Edina

    Big Bowl - Edina

    Minneapolis, MN
    3669 Galleria
    Edina, MN
    55435

    » Full Map & Directions
    • Phone:
      (952) 928-7888

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    • Hours of Operation
      Mon-Sat 11:15am-10:00pm
      Sun 11:30am-9:00pm

      Labor Day Hours
      Sunday, September 5th
      11:30AM - 9:00PM
      Monday, September 6th
      11:15AM - 10:00PM

      (Holiday hours may vary)

    • Bicycle racks 100 yards to the east by the Galleria enterance.

  • Big Bowl - Minnetonka

    Big Bowl - Minnetonka

    Minneapolis, MN
    12649 Wayzata Blvd.
    Minnetonka, MN
    55305

    » Full Map & Directions
    • Phone:
      (952) 797-9888

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    • Hours of Operation
      Mon-Thurs 11:15am-9:30pm
      Fri-Sat 11:15am-10:00 pm
      Sun 11:30am-9:00pm

      Labor Day Hours
      Sunday, September 5th
      11:30AM - 9:00PM
      Monday, September 6th
      11:15AM - 9:00PM

      (Holiday hours may vary)

  • Big Bowl - Rosedale

    Big Bowl - Rosedale

    Minneapolis, MN
    Rosedale Mall
    1705 Highway 36 W.
    Roseville, MN
    55113

    » Full Map & Directions
    • Phone:
      (651) 636-7173

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    • Hours of Operation
      Mon-Thurs 11:15am-9:30pm
      Fri-Sat 11:15am-10:00pm                                                                                                                    
      Sun 11:30am-9:00pm
      (Holidays may vary)

      Labor Day Hours
      Sunday, September 5th
      11:15AM - 9:00PM
      Monday, September 6th
      11:30AM - 9:30PM

Events & Promotions

  • September 1, 2010

    Big Bowl’s New Illinois Wine List Continues To Support Local And Organic Goals

    Master Sommelier Alpana Singh has found two quality, locally produced Illinois wines for Big Bowl - a light and crisp seyval blanc and a robust cabernet franc. The new wines made with grapes grown in Illinois join the Big Bowl list that Singh revamped two years ago to feature a variety of organic and sustainable selections. She is currently researching wines produced where other Big Bowl outposts are located.
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  • September 2, 2010

    Big Bowl's Fortune Hour

    From 5-7 p.m., join Big Bowl for our monthly Fortune Hour this time featuring the artwork of Michael Reese Heavner. His pieces will be on display and available for purchase at the event. Guests can also enjoy sustainable wine and food pairings featuring some of Big Bowl's signature menu items. Lauren Seebert from Glunz wines will be showcasing the Elizabeth Rose Rose, The Ruins Syrah and Four Graces Pinot Gris. Complimentary appetizers, $3 Singha beers and $5 Mai Tais will be available as well. To reserve your spot, please call Big Bowl on Ohio St at 312-951-1888.
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  • September 14, 2010

    “Lettuce Wine & Dine You” With A Dinner Featuring the Different Flavors Of Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants

    Enjoy the many different flavors of Lettuce Entertain You restaurants at this special four course wine dinner featuring the signature dishes of Wildfire, Big Bowl, Mon Ami Gabi and Community Canteen. Learn about the different influences behind each dish as a member from each culinary team presents each pairing.
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  • September 16, 2010

    Farm to Bar Bash

    Join Big Bowl Ridgedale for our “Farm to Bar” bash on Thursday, September 16 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Enjoy $5 specialty cocktails featuring fruit from local farmer’s markets. Choices will include: Hibiscus Tea and Organic Vodka with Fruit Salsa, Sour Cherry hum Mai Tai, Local White Peach Sangria, Fair Trade Fizz, and humBerry Smash. Free passed appetizers will be served and live music will be provided by DJ Rysie. Spaces are limited and reservations can be made by calling us at 952-797-9888.
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In the News

  • April 20, 2010

    2010 Green Awards

    There is no reason why Big Bowl, the Chicago-based chain of eight Chinese-Thai restaurants, would seem an obvious candidate to go green. On the other hand, why not?
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Open Positions

  • Host Staff

    Big Bowl - Chicago, E. Ohio
    60 E. Ohio
    Chicago, IL 60611
    (312) 951-1888
    Shift: AM/PM, Full Time

    Casual Dining

  • Carryout Staff

    Big Bowl - Chicago, E. Ohio
    60 E. Ohio
    Chicago, IL 60611
    (312) 951-1888
    Shift: AM/PM, Full Time

    Casual Dining

  • Cook

    Big Bowl - Lincolnshire
    215 Parkway Drive
    Lincolnshire, IL 60069
    (847) 808-8880
    Shift: AM/PM, Full Time/Part Time

    Casual Dining

  • Dishwasher

    Big Bowl - Lincolnshire
    215 Parkway Drive
    Lincolnshire, IL 60069
    (847) 808-8880
    Shift: AM/PM, Full Time/Part Time

    Casual Dining

  • Cook

    Big Bowl - Reston
    11915 Democracy Drive
    Reston, VA 20190
    (703) 787-8852
    Shift: AM/PM, Full Time/Part Time

    Casual Dining

  • Server

    Big Bowl - Reston
    11915 Democracy Drive
    Reston, VA 20190
    (703) 787-8852
    Shift: AM/PM, Full Time/Part Time

    Casual Dining

  • Host Staff

    Big Bowl - Edina
    3669 Galleria
    Edina, MN 55435
    (952) 928-7888
    Shift: AM/PM, Part Time

    Casual Dining

  • Host Staff

    Big Bowl - Minnetonka
    12649 Wayzata Blvd.
    Minnetonka, MN 55305
    (952) 797-9888
    Shift: AM/PM, Full Time/Part Time

    Casual Dining

  • Carryout Staff

    Big Bowl - Minnetonka
    12649 Wayzata Blvd.
    Minnetonka, MN 55305
    (952) 797-9888
    Shift: AM/PM, Full Time/Part Time

    Casual Dining

  • Carryout Staff

    Big Bowl - Rosedale
    Rosedale Mall
    1705 Highway 36 W.
    Roseville, MN 55113
    (651) 636-7173
    Shift: AM/PM, Full Time

    Casual Dining

  • Cook

    Big Bowl - Rosedale
    Rosedale Mall
    1705 Highway 36 W.
    Roseville, MN 55113
    (651) 636-7173
    Shift: PM, Full Time

    Casual Dining

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