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Brightwok Kitchen and Catering

Asian Bowls, Build-Your-Own Vegan

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Top tips

Ask about: animal ingredients Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Try a tofu bowl with brown rice and the tahini ginger sauce.
  • Good to know: Ask for no egg in the Earth, Curry, and Fire bowl; it normally includes egg.
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  • Ask for a sweet potato fritter as a bowl topping or side.
  • Ask staff to go light on sauce and oil if you prefer a less oily bowl.
  • Good to know: Check which ingredients are vegan before ordering, since menu items aren't labeled and staff knowledge has been inconsistent.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention sweet potato fritter and red curry.

Good for

The vibe: groups

Praised for friendly service, generous portions and attentive service.

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Also praised for fast service, good value and affordable.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Wi-Fi
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Brightwok serves fast-casual Asian bowls built along a counter line, with bases such as brown rice or noodles, tofu, vegetables, and vegan sauces including tahini ginger. Portions are generous and reviewers describe prices as reasonable, though one bowl can run about $14; dine-in orders arrive in takeout containers, and the all-gluten-free menu is a plus for celiac diners.

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631 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654

Opening hours

Monday
11:00–21:00
Tuesday
11:00–21:00
Wednesday
11:00–21:00
Thursday
11:00–23:00
Friday
11:00–23:00
Saturday
12:00–21:00
Sunday
12:00–21:00

the food

4.3 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Good service
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How we rank

eating vegan

Poor vegan options

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Poorly marked
staff
Basic understanding
protein
tofu

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

Ask about: Hidden animal ingredients in dishes labelled vegan: ask about sauces and broths.

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