Big Bowl Menu (Update 2025)
Big Bowl in Schaumburg, IL offers a diverse menu featuring Chinese, Thai, and seafood dishes. With a range of options including vegan and vegetarian dishes, this spot caters to a variety of tastes. The daily features like the shrimp Tom Yum soup and Thai crab fried rice showcase the bold flavors and fresh ingredients used in their dishes. Customers praise the consistency in quality and service, making it a go-to spot for both dining in and takeout. The ambiance is described as cozy and unique, with separate dining spaces adding to the experience. The generous portions and flavorful offerings, such as the gluten-free options, make Big Bowl a top choice for those looking for a satisfying and delicious meal. Whether you're looking for a quick bite or a full dining experience, Big Bowl delivers on taste and quality.
Daily Features
Cranberry Orange Sangria
white wine infused with cranberries, fresh orange juice, cinnamon
Classic Shrimp Tom Yum Soup
straw mushrooms, bamboo shoots, fresnos, thai basil, cilantro, rice noodles
Braised Short Rib Potstickers
toasted sesame, cilantro
Drunken Noodles with Chicken
chow fun noodles, onions, tomatoes, jalapeños, thai basil
Thai Crab Fried Rice
lump crab, sweet soy, scallions, thai lemon sauce, sriracha aioli
White Chocolate-Peppermint Cheesecake
oreo crust, fresh whipped cream
Crispy Chicken Dumplings (6)
spicy sriracha aioli
Steamed Edamame
served warm with coarse salt
Spicy Sichuan Green Beans
carrots, ginger, fresno peppers
Sesame Peanut Noodles
tossed with homemade peanut sauce, cucumber, cilantro
Handmade Chicken & Peanut Egg Rolls (2)
hand rolled daily; sweet & sour, mustard sauces
Grilled Chicken Satays (4)
tamarind glaze, peanut sauce
Chicken Lettuce Wraps
bibb lettuce, hoisin sauce, crispy rice noodles
Thai Herb Fresh Calamari
lightly fried; lemon-thai dipping sauce
Crab Rangoon (5)
sweet & sour sauce
Appetizers
Potstickers or Dumplings
Vegetable (6)
Chicken (6)
Combination
vegetable (3), chicken (3)
Chicken Wonton Soup
housemade chicken broth, noodles, vegetables, dumplings
Vegetable Wonton Soup
housemade vegetable broth, noodles, vegetables, dumplings
Chinese Hot & Sour Soup
world-renowned classic; chicken, mushrooms
Big Bowl's Chopped Chicken Salad
sliced chicken, greens, edamame, peanuts, corn, cucumbers, scallions, crispy wontons, rice sticks, tossed with cilantro-lime vinaigrette & peanut sauce
Soups & Salad
Chicken
7-Flavor Chicken
scallions, lemongrass, fresno peppers, thai basil, chopped peanuts
Firecracker Chicken
cauliflower, scallions, roasted fresno & jalapeno peppers
General Tso's Chicken
broccoli, onions, blackened chilies
Cashew Chicken
crispy golden chicken, fresno peppers, cilantro, scallions, chili sauce
Orange Chicken
golden chicken, ginger, scallions, red peppers
Panang Curry Chicken
peanut-coconut-curry sauce, peas, fresno peppers, snow peas
Sesame Chicken
sesame-crusted chicken, red onions, scallions
Kung Pao Chicken
wok-tossed chicken, wrinkled green beans, spinach, blackened chilies, chopped peanuts
Yellow Curry Chicken
baby bok choy, green beans, carrots, peas, seasonal vegetables, yellow coconut-curry sauce
Mongolian Beef
shiitake & button mushrooms, green & red onions
Beef & Broccoli
shiitake mushrooms, garlic sauce
Spicy Sichuan Beef
shiitake & button mushrooms, carrots, spicy garlic sauce
Wok-Fired Korean Pepper Steak
shishito, red & yellow peppers, cherry tomatoes
Prime Beef
Fried Rice & Noodles
Teriyaki Chicken Fried Rice
napa cabbage, snow peas, mushrooms, red peppers, scallions, sprouts, eggs
Chicken Pad See Ew
gai lan, scallions, eggs, thai basil, sprouts
Cantonese Chicken Lo-Mein
snow peas, red peppers, celery, cabbage, sprouts, scallions, carrots, chinese noodles
Teriyaki Shrimp Fried Rice
pineapple, red peppers, napa cabbage, snow peas, mushrooms, scallions, sprouts, eggs
Vegetable
Tofu
Chicken
Shrimp
Pad Thai
Seafood & Tofu
Classic Sweet & Sour Shrimp
golden shrimp, pineapple, snow peas, red peppers, red onions, carrots, scallions
Thai Hot Pepper Shrimp
fresno peppers, thai basil, peanuts, red onions, cilantro, tangy lemon sauce
Ahi Tuna Poké Bowl*
avocado, edamame, cucumbers, seaweed, pickled ginger, sliced jalapeños, scallions, crispy shallots, greens, brown rice, spicy aioli, sweet soy
Teriyaki-Glazed Fresh Atlantic Salmon*
wrinkled green beans, jasmine rice
Spicy Thai Green Vegetable Curry with Tofu
seasonal vegetables, baby bok choy, green beans, peas, green curry sauce
Sliced Chicken
Prime Beef
Salmon
Choose Your Protein
Choose Your Sauce
Orange
Teriyaki
Yellow Curry
Kung Pao
with peanuts
Panang Curry
Shanghai Ginger Garlic
Spicy Green Curry
Sichuan
Sweet & Sour
Jasmine Rice
Brown Rice
Vegetable Fried Rice
add $1
Chinese Noodles
add $1
Pad Thai Noodles
Chow Fun Noodles
add $1
Cauliflower Rice
add $1
Choose Rice or Noodles
Chef's Choice Stir Fry
Snow Peas
Broccoli
Green Beans
Red Onions
Baby Bok Choy
Carrots
Red Peppers
Bean Sprouts
Chocolate Fudge Cake
caramel ice cream, chocolate sauce
Seasonal Cheesecake
fresh whipped cream
Banana-Cashew Spring Roll
vanilla ice cream
Dessert
Kids' Menu
Buttered Noodles
plain & simple
Chicken Noodle Soup
as good as mom makes
Homemade Chicken Bites
crispy chicken, jasmine rice, sweet & sour sauce
Crispy Orange Chicken
golden chicken, jasmine rice, sweet & sour orange sauce
Kids' Ice Cream Sundae
caramel ice cream, chocolate sauce, whipped cream