At IBao Express, every baguette is cracked with intention, every protein is marinated to order, and every bowl is assembled like it's for someone you know. This is Vietnamese comfort food — made properly, served fast.
Fresh
Daily ingredients
Fast
Made to order
Local
Chinatown favorite
From crusty banh mi to steaming bowls of pho — every item is prepared fresh and served with genuine care.
Fan Favorite
Crackling baguette, house-marinated proteins, house-pickled daikon and carrot, jalapeño, cilantro, and our signature spread. Served with a side of soy-pepper dipping sauce.
Pork · Chicken · Grilled Tofu · Special Combination
Slow-simmered broth poured over rice noodles and your choice of tender beef or chicken. Loaded with fresh bean sprouts, Thai basil, lime, and hoisin on the side.
Beef · Chicken · Extra Toppings Available
Jasmine rice topped with your choice of grilled protein, a fried egg, fresh cucumber, pickled vegetables, and a generous drizzle of house sauce. Comfort on a plate.
Lemongrass Chicken · Beef · Tofu · Special Combo
Vietnamese iced coffee (cà phê sữa đá), fresh sugarcane juice, coconut jelly drink, bubble tea, and an assortment of crispy spring rolls and wontons to start your meal right.
Cà Phê Sữa Đá · Fresh Juice · Bubble Tea · Spring Rolls
Full menu available in-store. Ask about our daily specials and seasonal offerings.
IBao Express was born from a simple belief: Vietnamese food shouldn't require a long wait or a formal sit-down to be good. Our kitchen on South Wentworth Avenue is small, our team is focused, and our standards are uncompromising.
We source our baguettes daily, simmer our broths for hours, and pickle our vegetables in-house. The result is food that tastes like it was made for someone you love — because that's exactly how we make it.
Daily
Broth simmered from scratch
Local
Chinatown neighborhood staple
Every ingredient arrives fresh. Our vegetables are hand-picked, our proteins are marinated daily, and our bread is baked to order. No shortcuts, no exceptions.
We treat every order like it's for our own table. That means proper seasoning, fresh herbs, and the kind of attention most places skip when they're rushing.
We're right here on South Wentworth, in the heart of Chicago's vibrant Chinatown. Walk in, grab a seat, or pick up a hot meal to go — we're here for you.
We're located in the heart of Chicago's Chinatown — easy to find, impossible to forget.
Address
2002 S Wentworth Ave
Chicago, IL 60616-2024
Phone
(312) 842-8882Hours
Whether you're grabbing a quick lunch or bringing dinner home to the family, IBao Express is ready when you are.
