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Nine Bar

Asian Fusion, Bar Food · Chicago · Chef Elvis Mom

Ranked No. 76 on North America's 50 Best Bars, Nine Bar in Chicago offers East Asian-inspired cocktails and bar snacks curated by chef Elvis Mom. Tucked behind Moon Palace Express in Chinatown, the Blade Runner-esque speakeasy serves signatures like the McKatsu pork cutlet sandwich.

216 W CERMAK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60616, Chicago

  • #76 North America's 50 Best Bars 2026

Menu

Dishes

  • Crunch Mix (1)
  • Cucumbers (6) — chili oil vinaigrette, sesame, gochugaru, crispy shallots & garlic (vegan & GF)
  • Crab Rangoons (9) — 4pc - served with new england duck sauce
  • Crispy Cauliflower (12) — w/ chinese orange sauce & confit scallion aioli (vegan; gf option available)
  • Chili Oil Wontons (14) — 8pc - tofu, veggies, glass noodles, chili oil, black vinegar, soy, scallions (vegan)
  • Fried Spring Rolls (10) — 3pc - ground pork and taro w/ sweet chili sauce & fresh herbs
  • Cold Sesame Noodles — lo-mein, veggies, spicy sesame sauce, chili oil (vegan) [add papaya slaw (+3)]
  • Mapo Hot Fries (11) — saucy chili pork sauce, spicy mayo, pickled fresno peppers, scallions (vegetarian and vegan options available)
  • Wings (13) — 6pc - choice of general jones or tamarind pepper
  • Chicken Bao (10) — 2pc - crispy salt & pepper chicken, papaya slaw, spicy herb sauce

Cocktails

  • Origin Story (16) — Vodka, lychee three ways, Italicus, Calpico*.
  • False Idol (16) — Japanese gin, lemongrass shochu, ginger, coconut milk, lime, Thai chili.
  • Paper Dragon (16) — Tequila Blanco, Salers, Sichuan peppercorn, passion fruit, citrus.
  • Southside Samurai (16) — Japanese whisky, nigori, hojicha, apricot, lemon, silken tofu, dark chocolate.
  • Nine Bar Mai Tai (17) — Aged rum blend, Disaronno, Apologue Persimmon, almond cookie orgeat*, citrus.
  • Paradise Lost (16) — R[h]um blend, Amaro blend, mango, ube, pineapple, Thai coconut milk [clarified].
  • Flow State (16) — London Dry Gin, kumquat, Sho Chiku Bai Junmai, jasmine tea.
  • Blind Box (16) — Mezcal Espadín, Primo Aperitivo, goji berry sake, Rosé Vermouth, strawberry.
  • Cheating Death (16) — Rye whiskey, Zucca Rabarbaro, Chinese five spice, umami bitters, orange oils.
  • The Classic Highball (15) — Suntory Toki, soda, lemon oils. Options: +$3 Sub Nikka Coffey Malt, +$6 Sub Hibiki Harmony.

Wines

  • Sho Chiku Bai Junmai (9) — [DRAFT] Crisp, umami, dry. Available by the glass.
  • Momokawa Organic Nigori (13) — Cloudy, vibrant, creamy. Available by the glass.
  • Joto Yuzu (13) — Bright, tart, juicy. Available by the glass.
  • Kaika Sanomaru (15) — Light, rice, citrus. Available by the glass.
  • Tozai Night Swim (14) — Dry, tropical, savory. Available by the glass.
  • Kikusui Funaguchi (15) — Nutty, full bodied. Available by the glass.
  • Sake Bomb (9) — Served with Asahi!

The Experience

A relaxed room in a hidden location. A good fit for group dining.

  • Occasion: Group
  • Atmosphere: Relaxed
  • Setting: Hidden

Phone: +13128858249

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