Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
Local time in Chicago: 6:59 AM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (312) 658-0305 to confirm.
About Wow Bao – Theater District
Wow Bao – Theater District is an Asian fusion restaurant you'll find at 1 W Wacker Dr in Chicago, Illinois. It's part of our guide to 5,398 restaurants, cafes and bars in Chicago.
Wow Bao – Theater District is open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
The menu we have on file lists 126 items across 12 sections, including Combos, Bundles, Bao, Salads, Soups, Sides, and Dessert. Listed prices range from $1.99 to $89.99, with a typical item around $8.99. Dishes worth a look include Wow Me Now, Potsticker Platter, and 2-Pack Bao.
You can visit for no-contact delivery, delivery, onsite services, takeout, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual and trendy, and it is a good fit for college students, groups, and tourists. The place is family-friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include coffee, comfort food, healthy options, quick bite, and small plates.
Accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible seating, and wheelchair accessible parking lot. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: paid street parking and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (312) 658-0305 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Asian Fusion Restaurant
- Address
- 1 W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601
- Phone
- (312) 658-0305
- Price range
- $10 to $20 per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Menu
- 126 items · $1.99–$89.99
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Asian fusion restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
Typical prices for Asian fusion restaurants across the US
Based on 155 menus with 17,846 priced items from Asian fusion restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $13.98, and half of all items are priced between $7.98 and $18.50.
At Wow Bao – Theater District the median listed price is $8.99, lower than the typical $13.98 for Asian fusion restaurants across the US.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Edamame | 46% | $7.00 |
| Miso Soup | 38% | $3.99 |
| Seaweed Salad | 28% | $7.97 |
| California Roll | 28% | $8.06 |
| Pad Thai | 24% | $16.00 |
| Rainbow Roll | 24% | $16.80 |
| Spicy Tuna Roll | 24% | $9.75 |
| Shrimp | 22% | $12.00 |
Calculated from 155 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Offerings
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Paid street parking
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Wow Bao – Theater District there are 427 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 913 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (165), Bars & Pubs (113), Sandwiches & Delis (79), and Bakeries & Desserts (67).
Competition is light: 1 other Asian fusion restaurant is within a mile. The closest is Flat Top Grill, 0.3 mi away.
246 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- AmericanStaytion Market & Bar< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeStarbucks< 0.1 mi
- Chicken & WingsChick-fil-A< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsDunkin'< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway< 0.1 mi
What to expect at an Asian fusion restaurant
This group covers pan-Asian and fusion restaurants as well as cuisines with fewer dedicated restaurants in the US, such as Filipino, Malaysian, Indonesian, Burmese, Hawaiian, Cambodian, Laotian and Mongolian. Poke bars, noodle houses and Asian fusion spots that mix several traditions also fall here.
What to order
- Poke bowl – Hawaiian marinated raw fish over rice
- Adobo or lumpia – Filipino favorites
- Laksa or nasi lemak – Malaysian and Indonesian classics
- Noodle soups – found in almost every tradition in the group
Good to know
- Ask staff for their favorite dish – it is often not the most ordered one.
- Spice levels can usually be adjusted on request.
- Fusion menus change often; check the latest menu before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Wow Bao – Theater District's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Is Wow Bao – Theater District open on Sunday?
Yes, Wow Bao – Theater District is open on Sundays: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Where is Wow Bao – Theater District located?
Wow Bao – Theater District is located at 1 W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601.
What is the phone number of Wow Bao – Theater District?
You can call Wow Bao – Theater District at (312) 658-0305.
Does Wow Bao – Theater District offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Wow Bao – Theater District offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: no-contact delivery, delivery, onsite services, takeout, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Wow Bao – Theater District?
The typical price range at Wow Bao – Theater District is $10 to $20 per person. Menu prices range from $1.99 to $89.99.
Does Wow Bao – Theater District take reservations?
Yes, Wow Bao – Theater District accepts reservations.
Is Wow Bao – Theater District wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible seating, and wheelchair accessible parking lot.
Is Wow Bao – Theater District open late?
No, Wow Bao – Theater District usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Wow Bao – Theater District?
There are 913 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Wow Bao – Theater District. Nearby options include Staytion Market & Bar (< 0.1 mi), Starbucks (< 0.1 mi), and Chick-fil-A (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Asian fusion restaurants near Wow Bao – Theater District?
1 other Asian fusion restaurant within a mile. The closest is Flat Top Grill, 0.3 mi away.
How much do Asian fusion restaurants across the US cost?
Based on 155 menus with 17,846 priced items from Asian fusion restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $13.98, and half of all items are priced between $7.98 and $18.50.
