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    LAO PENG YOU

    2020 W. Chicago Ave

    Chicago, IL 60622


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    Featured Items

    • Dan Dan Noodle

      thin noodle, chopped pork, spinach, peanuts, soy, sesame, chili oil, brown peppercorn remove pork to make vegan
      $19.00
    • Pork and Chive

      In broth with dried shrimp, zha cai, sesame seeds, soy, mushroom, garlic, green onion, cilantro, and chili oil.
      $19.00
    • Cong You Bing

      green onion and sesame bread, made-to-order (VV)
      $10.00

    FOOD

    Dumplings

    • Pork and Dill

      In broth with dried shrimp, zha cai, sesame seeds, soy, mushroom, garlic, green onion, cilantro, and chili oil.
      $19.00
    • Pork and Chive

      In broth with dried shrimp, zha cai, sesame seeds, soy, mushroom, garlic, green onion, cilantro, and chili oil.
      $19.00
    • Beef and Green Onion

      In broth with dried shrimp, zha cai, sesame seeds, soy, mushroom, garlic, green onion, cilantro, and chili oil.
      $19.00
    • Mushroom and Chive

      In broth with dried shrimp, zha cai, sesame seeds, soy, mushroom, garlic, green onion, cilantro, and chili oil. Remove the dried shrimp to make it vegetarian. Contains egg.
      $19.00

    Noodles

    • Cold Noodle

      medium noodle, soy, peanuts, carrot, cucumber, turnip, celery, bean sprouts, cilantro, chili oil (VV)
      $15.00
    • Dan Dan Noodle

      thin noodle, chopped pork, spinach, peanuts, soy, sesame, chili oil, brown peppercorn remove pork to make vegan
      $19.00
    • Beef Sauce Noodle

      medium noodle, chopped beef, suan cai, bean paste, soybeans, knife-cut chili, green peppercorn
      $19.00
    • Scallion Noodle

      thin noodle, sweet soy, shallot, scallion (VV)
      $13.00

    Soup Noodles

    • House Noodle Soup

      thin noodle, spiced soy broth, infused lard, green onion
      $9.00
    • Beef Noodle Soup

      wide noodle, beef broth spiced with white pepper, brown peppercorn, and sand ginger, served with sliced beef shank, leafy greens, cilantro, chili oil
      $22.00
    • Chicken Noodle Soup

      thin noodle, spicy chicken and pork broth, served with fresh red ranger chicken, leafy greens, chili oil, white pepper
      $20.00
    • Mushroom Noodle Soup

      thin noodle, mushroom broth made with dried shiitake, bamboo, morel, cordyceps, agaricus, and enoki mushrooms, served with leafy greens, wood ear, carrot (VV)
      $20.00

    Cold Dishes

    • Sliced Beef Shank

      garlic, soy, chili oil, brown peppercorn
      $14.00
    • Cold Chicken

      fresh red ranger chicken, served with peanuts, soy, chili oil, green peppercorn
      $14.00
    • Cucumber

      garlic, cilantro, sesame oil, soy, vinegar (VV)
      $9.00
    • Eggplant

      garlic, cilantro, chili oil, soy, vinegar (VV)
      $9.00
    • Wood Ear

      garlic, soy, sesame oil, fresh chili (VV)
      $10.00
    • Liang Fen

      mung bean jelly, beef, sesame seeds, peppers, soy, cilantro, chili oil remove beef to make vegan
      $14.00
    • Dessert Special

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.00

    Dou Hua

    • Savory Dou Hua

      silken bean curd, zha cai, peanuts, soy, chili oil (VV)
      $10.00
    • Spicy Dou Hua

      silken bean curd, crispy chili, garlic, sesame seed (VV)
      $10.00
    • Sweet Dou Hua

      silken bean curd, brown ginger sugar syrup (VV)
      $10.00

    Bread

    • Xian Bing

      lamb and cumin bread, made-to-order
      $12.00
    • Cong You Bing

      green onion and sesame bread, made-to-order (VV)
      $10.00
    • Dou Sha Bing

      sweet red bean bread, made-to-order (VV)
      $9.00

    EXTRAS

    • Vinegar

      $0.50
    • Chili oil

      $0.50
    • Side Noodles

      $4.00
    • Side Dumpling Broth

      $4.00

    TO GO WINE

    Bubbles

    • Hild Elbling Sekt Brut 

      Elbing Notes : limestone, quince, pear
      $32.00
    • Müller-Ruprecht Pet Nat Rose

      sour cherry, black currant, gentle funk, summer nights
      $37.00
    • Heya ‘Farha’ 2023

      Merwah & Red Delicious / Lebanon orchard fruits, vibrant citrus, ocean breeze
      $50.00

    White

    • Brand Riesling Feinherb

      Riesling Notes : off dry, wild flowers, lush
      OUT OF STOCK
      $28.00
    • Foral De Melgaço

      Alvarinho / Portugal old vines, granny smiths, pineapple, tropical zephyr
      $37.00
    • Dominio de las Abejas ‘Naranja’ 2023

      Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Colombard / Mexico dried apricots, honeycomb, ginger, desert heat
      $45.00

    Red/ Rose/ Orange

    • Müller-Ruprecht Rot

      Lemberger, Cabernet Sauvignon / Germany blackberry, sour cherry, pomegranate, dusk skies
      $37.00
    • Shelter "Psychedelic" 2022

      Pinot Noir Notes: mixed red berries, juicy, earthiness, baking spices
      $44.00
    • Shed Wine "Leave the Door Open” 2025

      Cabernet Franc, La Crescent / Michigan lychee, pirate wine, black currant, golden hour
      $45.00
    • Stefan Vetter “Rotling” 2022

      Pinot Noir, Müller-Thurgau / Germany mineral water, cherries, watermelon, boating on the lake
      $41.00
    • Muller-Ruprecht Orange

      Huxelrebe, Gewurztraminer, Chardonnay Notes : dried melon, osmanthus, citrus pith
      $32.00

    Beer

    • Is/Was What a Coincidence

      Lao Peng You x is/was Brewing Saison infused with Peppercorn
      $14.00
    • Is/Was Friend of Winter

      Lao Peng You x is/was Brewing Saison Steeped with Plum & Hibiscus
      $14.00
    • Is/Was Look at Me, Little Pickle

      Lao Peng You x is/was Brewing Saison infused with cucumber and dill.
      $14.00
    • Is/Was Spandrel

      Is/Was Brewing saison brewed with aged hops, unmalted spelt, and brettanomyces.
      $14.00
    • 4 is/was beers for $44

      Four beers from is/was. Please specify preferences below.
      $44.00

    GROCERY

    • Lao Peng You Chili Oil

      Lao Peng You chili oil made in-house.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $16.00
    • Beef and Green Onion Frozen Dumplings

      Orders come in sets of 15.
      $10.00
    • Pork and Chive Frozen Dumplings

      Orders come in sets of 15.
      $10.00
    • Mushroom and Chive Frozen Dumplings

      Orders come in sets of 15.
      $10.00
    • Pork and Dill Frozen Dumplings

      Orders come in sets of 15.
      $10.00

    MERCH

    • Year of the Horse Tee

      Celebrate bold energy and forward momentum with our Lao Peng You Year of the Fire Horse T-shirt. Inspired by the dynamic spirit of the Fire Horse, this design is printed on premium 100% cotton tees from House of Blanks. Featuring a true-to-size fit, a heavyweight 275 GSM (8 oz.) two-ply washed jersey body, and 300 GSM (9 oz.) 1x1 rib trim, it’s enzyme treated for reduced pilling and a smooth surface, and fabric washed for minimal shrinkage. Finished with shoulder-to-shoulder neck tape and double needle cover stitching at the collar, each shirt is cut, sewn, knitted, and dyed in Toronto, Canada for uncompromising quality. Quality prints from our friends at Jus Studios.
      $40.00
    • Lao Peng You Hoodie

      Celebrate community and connection with our Lao Peng You branded pullover hoodie, featuring our logo on the front and a bowl of dumplings on the back with the words “Old Friends Forever.” Made on premium 100% cotton heavyweight fleece from House of Blanks, this hoodie features a 400 GSM washed 3-end fleece body with matching 400 GSM 1x1 rib trim. Designed with a classic true-to-size, semi-fitted silhouette, it includes cross-grain cut panels to prevent shrinkage, ribbed side panels for added stretch, flatlock seam construction, and a three-piece rib-lined hood with flat drawcords. Pre-washed for superior shrinkage control and fully cut, sewn, knitted, and dyed in Toronto, Canada for uncompromising quality. Quality prints from our friends at Jus Studios.
      $70.00
    • Still Life Tote Bag

      Bull Denim Tote Bag with a still life illustration of Lao Peng You on the front and the logo on the back. High quality bags from Los Angeles Apparel. Each bag is manufactured and then dyed in batches, giving the thick textile of the bag a weathered texture. These bags can last you a decade and are totally washable. Dyes are extra high quality and will not fade after multiple washes.
      $35.00
    • Noodle & Dumpling Dept.

      Noodle & Dumpling Dept. dark green t-shirt with logo on the front. High-quality shirt made of 100% USA cotton, this textile is beefy, durable, and absorbent. Its special features include its heavy and sturdy feel and combined with a more generous fit.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $40.00
    • Vacation Tee

      Lightweight 100% cotton t-shirt featuring a vacation-inspired design on the front and the phrase "home away from home" with a logo on the back.
      $30.00
    • Green Pocket Tee

      Pocket tee shirt with Lao Peng You branding on the front and tagline on the back.
      $30.00
    • Tan Baseball Hat

      Tan Baseball Hat with embroidered logo on the front and "remake/remodel" on the back to celebrate our recent remodel of our dining room.
      $25.00
    • Postcard Artist Collection

      Lao Peng You Postcard Pack is here! The pack includes 12 different postcards for $12. Sold individually at $2. Over the past year, we’ve had the pleasure of working with 12 incredible artists, one for each month, to create beautiful, unique postcards. This project has given us a chance to celebrate the incredible talents and different artistic styles within our community. Postcards are a fun way to keep in touch with friends and family and to strengthen those long-lasting connections. Plus, all the proceeds from this postcard pack will go to Humboldt Park Solidarity Network.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $2.00

    Vacation Tee

    $30.00

    Lightweight 100% cotton t-shirt featuring a vacation-inspired design on the front and the phrase "home away from home" with a logo on the back.

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    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 9:45 pm
    MondayClosed
    TuesdayClosed
    WednesdayClosed
    Thursday11:00 am - 9:45 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 9:45 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 9:45 pm
    Restaurant info

    Quality Chinese food. By hand-making the dumplings and noodles daily, our food is made with love and pride.

    Location

    2020 W. Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

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