Penny's Noodle Shop Menu (Update 2025)
Penny's Noodle Shop, located in Chicago, offers a cozy and welcoming atmosphere reminiscent of dining in someone's kitchen. The menu boasts a variety of appetizers like Japanese Gyoza, Edamame, and Crab Rangoon, along with flavorful soups like Miso Soup and Tom Yum. Their noodle soups, including Beef Noodle Soup and Tonkatsu Ramen, are served with rich broths and fresh ingredients. Customers rave about the Pad Thai, Hot Pepper Noodles, and Spicy Sesame Ramen, highlighting the delicious flavors and generous portion sizes. The restaurant is BYOB and offers outdoor seating, making it a perfect spot for a casual dinner with friends or a cozy date night. Penny's Noodle Shop is praised for its friendly service, cozy ambiance, and excellent food, making it a must-visit for lovers of Thai cuisine.
Appetizers
Japanese Gyoza
6 plump dumplings stuffed with ground pork and minced vegetables fried to a delicate crisp served with soy sauce dip.
Edamame
Japanese soy beans, steamed and lightly salted.
Crispy Rolls (2)
Chopped shiitake mushrooms, cabbage and bean thread noodles are seasoned, wrapped with thin crepes, fried until crispy and served with spicy sweet sour sauce.
Crab Rangoon
Crispy dumpling stuffed with cream cheese and seafood.
Thai Spring Rolls (2)
Two rice pancakes stuffed with seasoned tofu, fresh cucumber, bean sprout, thin strips of omelet and topped with our sweet and sour sauce.
Vietnamese Spring Roll (3)
Rice paper wrapped around noodles, lettuce, sprouts, green onion, cucumber, cilantro, basil and carrots served with a rich tart mustard sauce on the side.
Chicken Satay (5)
Five marinated chicken strips broiled and served with Penny's homemade peanut sauce
Seaweed Salad
Japanese seaweed salad seasoned with a sesame vinaigrette.
Beef salad
Thin tender slices of beef tossed in spicy lemon sauce with cucumber, green onion and cilantro to create and intense combination of flavors.
Penny's Bahn Mi
Braised pork belly soy sauce/ginger mayo, cucumbers, jalapeo sliced, topped with a pickled daikon/carrots mix and fresh cilantro.
Fried Tofu
Served with sweet & sour sauce topped with ground peanuts
Shrimp Salad
Shrimp tossed in spicy chili lime dressing with green onion and cilantro all served on a mixture of red cabbage and carrots.
Miso Soup
Soybean broth, tofu, seaweed and green onions.
Tom Yum
Lemongrass, green onions, cilantro, mushrooms, shrimp and several Thai seasonings.
Tom Kha Gai
Chicken and mushrooms are combined with a hot and sour blend of lemongrass, lime juice, cilantro and green onions in a coconut milk broth.
Wonton Soup (Small)
BBQ pork, chinese greens, green onions, shrimp and pork dumplings served in a seasoned broth.
Soups
Noodle Soups (SERVED WITH BROTH)
Beef Noodle Soup
Beef, bean sprouts, green onions and cilantro served over rice vermicelli noodles in seasoned broth.
Chicken Noodle Soup
Chicken, bean sprouts, green onions and cilantro served over rice vermicelli noodles in seasoned broth.
Barbecued Pork Soup
Daily roasted BBQ pork, Chinese greens and onions served over egg noodles in a seasoned broth.
Vegetable Noodle Soup
Rice noodles served in a vegetarian broth, tofu, scallions, cilantro, sesame oil and a plate mixed fresh vegetables, lime wedge and hot chili. Vegetarian.
Wonton Soup
BBQ pork, Chinese Greens, green onions, shrimp and pork dumplings, and egg noodles served in a seasoned broth.
Tonkatsu Ramen
Tasty Ramen with rich seasoned pork broth, cha su pork belly, soft boiled egg, bamboo shoot, scallion, sesame and black wood ear mushroom.
Shrimp Noodle Soup
Rice vermicelli noodles served with shrimp, sprouts and cilantro in a delicious roasted tomato broth.
Ramen Soup
Pennys version of the famous miso soup served with Japanese wheat Noodle topped with shiitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts and scallions.
Chicken Rice Soup
Chicken, green onions, cilantro, ginger and top with garlic served with white rice
Spicy Sesame Ramen
Ramen noodle topped with pork belly, green onion, seasoned bamboo shoots, sesame seeds and eggs.
Cucumber Salad with a tangy lemon dressing
Diced cucumber a tangy lemon dressing.
Chilled Steamed Broccoli
Chilled Steamed Broccoli With Dijon soy dressing.
Chinese Greens,Oyster Sauce
Chinese Greens, steamed with oyster sauce.
Stir Fried Cabbage With Tomato.
Stir Fried Cabbage With tomato.
Stir Fried Tofu, Bean Sprout
Stir Fried Tofu and Bean Sprouts
House Salad
Served with ginger dressing and sesame seeds.
Cucumber Salad (A-Jard)
Crispy Fresh Cucumber with sweet and sour dressing topped with carrots & onions
Vegetables
Noodles in a Bowl (SERVED WITHOUT BROTH)
Sliced Beef Bowl
Thin rice vermicelli noodles seasoned with sweet soy sauce then topped with bean sprouts, green onion, cilantro and ground peanuts.
Sliced Chicken Bowl
Thin rice vermicelli noodles seasoned with sweet soy sauce then topped with bean sprouts, green onion, cilantro and ground peanuts.
Egg Noodles with Chicken ( Sauteed Chicken )
Chicken sauteed in a dark sauce served over egg noodles then garnished with bean sprouts, green onions, cilantro and sesame seeds.
Egg Noodles with Barbecued Pork Bowl
Sliced BBQ pork served over egg noodles then garnished with bean sprouts, green onions, cilantro and ground peanuts.
Thai Ravioli Bowl
Homemade shrimp and pork dumplings served with BBQ pork, lettuce, green onions, cilantro and ground peanuts.
Vegetarian Bowl
Thin rice noodles served with tofu, lettuce, bean sprouts, red cabbage, carrots, green onions, cilantro, ground peanuts and slices of lime.
Spicy Basil Bowl
Stir fried chicken or tofu in penny's spicy basil sauce with ginger, carrots, green onions served over rice vermicelli noodles.
Sesame Beef Noodle Bowl (served chilled )
Soft cooked vermicelli noodles served chilled with mixed fresh vegetables then topped with sesame beef and chili lime vinaigrette.
Wonton Bowl
4 homemade shrimp & pork dumpling served with egg noodles, BBQ Pork, green onions, cilantro, beansprout topped with ground peanut.
Pad Thai
Thin rice noodles stir fried in our pad Thai sauce with egg, bean sprouts, green onions and ground peanuts then garnished with fresh bean sprouts, red cabbage and cilantro.
Pad Se Eu
Wide rice noodles stir fried in a lightly sweetened soy sauce with egg, broccoli and your choice of chicken, beef or tofu.
Lad Nar
Stir fried broccoli, carrots and ginger in a light gravy served over crispy pan fried wide rice noodles and your choice of chicken, tofu or beef for an additional charge.
Hot Pepper Noodle
Stir fried wide rice noodles with egg, chili sauce, onion, red pepper, tomato, basil and your choice of chicken, beef or tofu.
Bean Thread Noodle
Bean thread noodle stir fried with tofu, egg, peapod, tomato, onion, red pepper, cabbage and sprouts. Vegetarian.
Pad Thai (Gluten Free)
Pad se eu gluten free
Stir Fried Noodles
Rice Dishes
Pepper Beef Plate
Beef, red pepper and onion simply stir fried and served with jasmine rice.
Red Curry Plate
A hearty blend of exotic Asian spices, coconut milk and vegetables served over rice. Choice of chicken, beef or tofu.
Thai Fried Rice Plate
Jasmine rice stir fried with egg, chili sauce, onion, red pepper, tomato, basil and your choice of chicken, beef or tofu.
Chinese Fried Rice Plate
Jasmine rice stir fried with egg, green onion, cabbage and sprouts.
Gai Kra Praow Plate
Stir fried minced chicken with hot pepper basil sauce served over rice.
5-Pepper Shrimp Plate
Shrimp dipped in five pepper rub, sauteed and served over rice with mixed salad.
Roasted Pork
Oven roasted BBQ pork served over rice with a light gravy and garnished with mixed vegetables.
Crazy Beef
Stir fried seasoned beef, red pepper, white onion, white cabbage, tomato and cilantro served with jasmine rice
Green Curry
A hearty blend of exotic Asian spices, coconut milk & Vegetables served over rice
Panang Curry
Panang Curry simmered with red bell pepper, coconut milk & fresh bail leaves
Red Curry
A hearty blend of exotic Asian spices, coconut milk & vegetables served over jasmine rice.