Lao Peng You Menu

Lao Peng You, a Chinese restaurant located in Chicago, offers a diverse menu with unique options such as Squash & Pea Tip Dumplings, Xian bing lamb bread, and Preserved Plum tea. The ambiance is described as minimalist, with a modern Chinese twist, creating a calming and homey atmosphere.

Customer reviews praise the delicious food, with highlights including the cold chicken, pork & chive dumplings, and eggplant salad. The staff is friendly and efficient, providing a pleasant dining experience. Despite potential long wait times, the fresh and flavorful dishes are worth it. The restaurant also offers vegan and vegetarian options, catering to a variety of dietary preferences. Overall, Lao Peng You is a highly recommended spot for quality Chinese cuisine in a relaxed setting.

Noodles-

Cold Noodle

soy, peanuts, carrot, cucumber, cilantro, and chili oil. + add beef or chicken

$10.00

Vegetarian Noodle Soup

mushroom broth, leafy greens, enoki, and carrot

$14.00

Chicken Noodle Soup

leafy greens, sesame oil, and green onion

$14.00

Beef Noodle Soup

suan cai, leafy greens, cilantro, and chili oil

$15.00

Squash & Pea Tip

In broth with dried shrimp, zha cai, sesame seeds, soy, mushroom, garlic, green onion, cilantro, and chili oil.Vegan option: order without dried shrimp.

$12.00

Egg and Chive

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

$12.00

Pork & Dill

In broth with dried shrimp, zha cai, sesame seeds, soy, mushroom, garlic, green onion, cilantro, and chili oil

$12.00

Pork & Chive

In broth with dried shrimp, zha cai, sesame seeds, soy, mushroom, garlic, green onion, cilantro, chili oil

$12.00

Beef & Green Onion

In broth with dried shrimp, zha cai, sesame seeds, soy, mushroom, garlic, green onion, cilantro, chili oil

$12.00

Dumplings-

Rou Jia Mo

Beef Rou Jia Mo

braised beef shank, fresh pepper, cilantro, and chili oil

$10.00

Pork Rou Jia Mo

pork belly, fresh pepper, cilantro, and chili oil

$10.00

Cold Chicken

peanuts, chili oil, green peppercorn

$9.00

Sliced Beef

garlic and chili oil

$9.00

Small Plates-

Bread

Xian bing

lamb and cumin bread

$8.00

Chung Yao Bing

green onion bread

$6.00

Dou Sha Bing

red bean bread

$6.00

Preserved Plum

with osmanthus tea

$5.00

Hot Tea

assorted rotating selection of teas

$3.00

Drinks

Shop

Tote Bag

Lao Peng You branded shopping tote bag.

$15.00

2020 W. Chicago Tee

2020, it's been a year.

$20.00

Green Pocket Tee

Pocket t-shirt with Lao Peng You branding and tagline. Please select a size below.

$25.00

Embroidered Wool Beanie

Black wool beanie with embroidered logo.

$20.00