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Is Sun Wah BBQ Still Open? Update (Chicago, IL)

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As of September 2026, Sun Wah BBQ is listed open on sunwahbbq.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: The restaurant's own website, checked 2026-09-08, carried a 2026 copyright date and a live notice reading "the restaurant is currently open," and Google Places lists the business as operational.

  • Season / episode Season 29, Episode 1
  • Original air date
  • Address 5039 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Sun Wah BBQ in Chicago for the September 21, 2018 episode "From Pork to Pasta" (S29E1), spotlighting the restaurant's Hong Kong-style Chinese barbecue. Sun Wah BBQ has served Chicago's Uptown neighborhood on North Broadway for multiple decades as a family-run Chinese restaurant known for Beijing duck and other roasted meats. According to the restaurant's own website, checked 2026-09-08, the site carries a 2026 copyright date and displayed a real-time notice that the restaurant was currently open, alongside its regular Chinese barbecue, dim sum, noodle, and congee menus. The site also lists sections on the restaurant's history, awards, and media coverage the business has received over the years. Google Places separately lists Sun Wah BBQ as an operational business at its longtime North Broadway address.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 29, Episode 1
Original air date
Episode title
From Pork to Pasta
What was featured
Hong Kong-style Chinese barbecue and roast duck
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Sun Wah BBQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Sun Wah BBQ still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Sun Wah BBQ is listed open on sunwahbbq.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Sun Wah BBQ after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Sun Wah BBQ in Chicago for the September 21, 2018 episode "From Pork to Pasta" (S29E1), spotlighting the restaurant's Hong Kong-style Chinese barbecue. As of September 2026, Sun Wah BBQ is listed open on sunwahbbq.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Sun Wah BBQ located?

5039 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Sun Wah BBQ?

Season 29, Episode 1 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired September 21, 2018. The episode is titled “From Pork to Pasta”.

Is Sun Wah BBQ still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?

According to the restaurant's own website, checked 2026-09-08, the site carries a 2026 copyright date and displayed a real-time notice that the restaurant was currently open, alongside its regular Chinese barbecue, dim sum, noodle, and congee menus. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
5039 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
sunwahbbq.com

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