Chicago
Sun Wah BBQ
Restaurant
Why we point you here
James Beard-honored Beijing duck house worth building a night around in Chicago's Uptown.
This Uptown barbecue specialist earned a James Beard America's Classics award in 2018, the kind of recognition that charts a restaurant as essential. Chinese barbecue done with the care and consistency that makes it worth the detour across the city.
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Charted by James Beard Awards· Last verified 2026-07-11