Come enjoy a yummy dish at Chicago Café. They are open late from Wednesday to Saturday and are easily accessible by public transit but also by bicycle and car. The neighboring area is notable for its restaurants, merchants and parks.
Vegetable dumplings, Jaa Doo chicken wings, spring rolls, beef skewers, and crispy butterfly shrimps
$24.50
STEAMED SHRIMP DUMPLINGS (4pcs)
$10.25
CRISPY TOFU
Lightly fried tofu accompanied with a light lemon soy sauce
$9.50
CRISPY VEGETARIAN DUMPLINGS
$9.50
STEAMED BBQ PORK BUNS (2pcs) (NEW)
$5.95
STEAMED DIM SUM COMBO
*extra time needed to steam Items include Shanghai pork buns, shrimp dumplings, beef dumplings, and pork dumplings
$21.95
LOTUS LEAF WRAP
*extra time needed to steam Steamed sticky rice with chicken infused in wine and wrapped in lotus leaves
$6.95
STUFFED CRAB CAKES (2pcs) (NEW)
Tender slivers of crab meat seasoned to perfection, baked in crab shell
$11.95
BUTTERFLY SHRIMPS (6pcs)
Fried to a crispy golden brown
$10.50
JAA DOO CHICKEN WINGS
Fried chicken wings marinated in our special spices and soy sauce
$9.95
ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD
Grilled chicken and crispy romaine lettuce tossed with spicy peanut red vinegar dressing
$9.75
HOT AND SOUR SPICY SOUP
$6.95
CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM SOUP
$6.50
THAI COCONUT CHICKEN LEMONGRASS SOUP
$6.95
WONTON SOUP
$6.95
THAI RICE NOODLE SOUP
with Shrimp Scallops (NEW)
$16.95
VEGETARIAN RICE NOODLE SOUP
$12.50
STEAMED RICE
white
$2.75
AUTHENTIC SPECIALTIES
LOTUS FRIED RICE
Shiitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, bean sprouts, eggs, and onions stir fried with seasoned rice served on a lotus leaf
$24.95
MANDARIN SIZZLING RICE
Kernels of crispy deep fried rice, wok fried shrimps, scallops and asian vegetables served hot and sizzling at your table
$27.00
SIZZLING GREEN CURRY COCONUT CHICKEN (NEW)
Green Curry Coconut Lemon Grass chicken stirred fried with steamed seasonal vegetables served hot and sizzling at your table
$24.95
ORANGE OR LEMON CHICKEN
Lightly battered chicken breasts with your choice of a sweet and spicy orange sauce or a tangy lemon sauce
$22.50
CHILI PEPPER SALT TIGER SHRIMP AND SQUID
Large tiger shrimps and squid lightly fried and seasoned with our own special chili pepper spice
$25.50
CRISPY GINGER BEEF
Cuts of beef tenderloin stir-fried in a tangy and sweet ginger sauce
$25.00
SEAFOOD LO-MEIN
Large tiger shrimps, scallops and Basa fish stir-fried, served with bean sprouts, waterchestnuts, bamboo shoots, baby corn and onions on a bed of egg noodles
$31.50
CRISPY PICKEREL FILET WITH CITRUS SOY
A large pickerel filet lighty fried and infused in a citrus soy sauce, served on top a bed of seasonal vegetables
$23.50
THAI SPICY BEEF
Morsels of beef tenderloin stir-fried with seasonal vegetables in a spicy red curry thai sauce and served in fiery granite stone bowl
$27.95
SPICY PEANUT LAMB
Succulent rack of lamb, with steamed seasonal vegetables and served with spicy peanut sauce
$32.95
SEAFOOD LO-MEI FUN
Large tiger shrimps, sea scallops and squid stir-fried in a spicy thai red curry sauce with rice noodles
$31.50
HONEY WALNUT CHICKEN
Tender chunks of chicken and walnuts glazed in a honey soy sauce over a bed of seasonal vegetables, served in a hot pot
$28.95
SHRIMPS AND SCALLOPS IN OYSTER SAUCE
Large tiger shrimps and scallops stir-fried with fresh seasonal vegetables in tasty oyster sauce, served in a hot pot
$26.95
MONGOLIAN BEEF
Large tender pieces of beef tenderloin, shiitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, waterchestnuts, baby corn, and broccoli stir-fried in a delicious spicy sauce, served in a hot pot
$26.50
CASHEW CHICKEN
Tender chunks of chicken stir-fried with carrots, celery, bamboo shoots, waterchestnuts, and baby corn in a spicy garlic sauce, topped with cashews and served in a hot pot
$24.95
VEGETARIAN PAI THAI (NEW)
A medley of fresh seasonal vegetables and tofu stir-fried with broad rice noodles
$21.95
COMBO PLATES
THE FARMER
Egg roll, crispy breaded shrimps, chicken fried rice, sweet and sour chicken breast, and stir-fried seasonal vegetables
$23.95
HOUSE OF ENG
Chicken fried rice, crispy breaded shrimps, sweet and sour chicken breast with pineapple, and stir-fried seasonal vegetables
$24.95
CLASSIC COMBO
Egg roll, stir-fried ginger egg noodles, sweet and sour chicken breast, and honey garlic ribs
$26.00
CHINESE PEASANT
Egg roll, chicken fried rice, and sweet and sour chicken balls
$17.95
ALMOND MAPLE CHICKEN (NEW)
Toasted almond maple chicken, steamed baby bok choy with fried rice
$25.95
CITRUS LIME GLAZED LOBSTER TAIL AND TIGER PRAWNS (NEW)
A lobster tail with large prawns and infused in a citrus lime sauce, served on top a bed of Pesto Soba noodles
$31.50
URBAN CLASSICS
CHICAGOS CANTONESE CHOW MEIN
Beef, chicken, pork, and shrimps stir-fried with a medley of fresh vegetables and served on top of a bed of crispy egg noodles
$28.95
CHOP SUEY
choice of beef, chicken, shrimp
$17.95
HONEY GARLIC RIBS
$18.95
ALMOND SOO GUY
breaded chicken breast
$23.00
FRIED RICE
choice of pork, chicken, shrimp, or beef
$16.95
STIR-FRY GINGER NOODLES WITH GREEN ONION
$16.95
SWEET AND SOUR
choice of chicken balls or crispy butterfly shrimps
$18.95
STIR-FRY VEGETABLES AND ALMONDS
choice of beef, chicken, or shrimp
$19.50
Beverages
Drinks
drinks (WINE AND BEER -WHITES, REDS, TEA / COFFEE, JUICES)
This is our absolute *favorite* restaurant in North Bay! It is so easy to eat here, being vegan. Helen is amazing at accommodating us with special "off the menu" meals that are fresh, healthy and YUMMY!
Of course there are mouth-watering options on the menu, too.
My favorite menu items are:
Vegetarian Lotus Fried Rice (enough for several meals), Vegetable Hot Pot, Fried Tofu, and the Green Tea with Aloe chunks.
Although we are fairly new to North Bay, it has been fun to introduce this GEM to other people who have lived here a long time.
I grew up in North Bay and now live in Toronto. I...
I grew up in North Bay and now live in Toronto. I work in investment banking and do a fair amount of client entertainment -- suffice it to say, I'm somewhat spoiled when it comes to fine dinning. So, when I visited this North Bay landmark after literally 25 years my expectations were modest -- I was very pleasantly surprised.
While certainly not inexpensive (especially by North Bay standards), the food, atmosphere and services were near impeccable -- no doubt a result of the very expert hands on guidance of Helen Eng.
We were a party of 7 with three kids so we didn't exactly set ourselves up for the perfect dinning experience -- that said, it worked out remarkably well. Next time it will be an adult only affair for us (either in a group or just my wife and I) but we will definitely be back.
What we had: Smoked Duck Breast (great - even the kids loved it), Dim Sum Combo (very good), Chicken Fingers (for the kids), Sweet and Sour Chicken Balls (again, for the kids), Sizzling Beef Tenderloin (good quality beef -- although the sauce wasn't my favorite), Cashew Chicken (excellent), Shrimp and Scallops in Oyster Sauce (also excellent), Peanut Lamb with Thyme (also good). All fairly heavy dishes - next time I'd go with at least one salad dish.
Small suggestion: a couple of exotic drink or juice choices (bubble teas, mango juice and such) would be a great premium addition to the menu.
I'm plump after a delicious meal of shrimp and beef casserole with a side of traditional Chinese white rice. It's regal Chinese food that's nothing like what I've ever experienced, and I've been to many Chinese restaurants. The atmosphere is tranquile and the food is full of flavour. My waitress is also the manager and she is so passionate about her restaurant that she makes duck sound devine and their restaurant made avocado ice-cream mouth watering. And it is. I'm so glad I read the previous reviews and tried this place out. You should too.
I have been living in North Bay for 5 years, and I'm kicking myself for not trying this restaurant sooner! From the street, it is difficult to determine both the size and interior beauty of the restaurant. The food was INCREDIBLE and Helen was lovely to talk to. She recommended dishes & drinks for us to try, and we were definitely not disappointed. Helen is truly passionate about her menu and goes above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction. The Iced Green Tea with Aloe was light and fruity (and as Helen ensured us, very healthy) and the Hot & Sour soup was the best I've ever had (not an exaggeration in the least!) Although all the dishes were great, I will be going back soon for another round of the Shrimp & Beef Casserole.
Without question, the best North Bay has to offer in a dining experience. Authentic Asian cuisine full of flavour and variety in a welcoming and relaxing environment. Helen makes you feel like you've been invited into her home. It's truly a most pleasurable dining experience.
