Chow’s Asian Bistro Menu (Update 2025)

Chow's Asian Bistro, located in Santa Fe, NM, offers a diverse menu of Chinese cuisine with vegan options available. The restaurant is known for its signature appetizers such as the Pig in a Cloud fluffy steamed buns and the Sichuan Calamari. The entrees at Chow's range from traditional favorites like Orange Chicken to more unique dishes like Thai Basil stir-fry. Customer reviews rave about the flavorful dishes and friendly service, with one customer praising the spicy tofu for its perfect texture and mind-blowing spice level. The restaurant's inviting atmosphere and attention to detail, such as providing plastic-free packaging and reusable tableware, make it a standout choice for Asian dining in the area. Whether you're looking for a quick takeout order or a relaxed dining experience, Chow's Asian Bistro promises a memorable meal with bold flavors and exceptional service.

Appetizers

Pig in a Cloud

Fluffy steamed buns of BBQ pork.

$7.95

Ranch Spring Rolls

Golden veggie egg rolls filled with cabbage and carrots standing in an orange ginger glaze.

$4.25

Chow's Wontons

Fried dumplings filled with crab and cream cheese. Served with our orange ginger sauce.

$7.95

Lettuce Vegetarian

Wok tossed minced water chestnuts, mushroom, celery, green bell pepper and yellow onions, served in four cool lettuce cups.

$8.95

Chow's Ribs

Slow roasted in our citruses Hoisin sauce. Very lean, always a favorite.

$7.95

02b. Vietnamese Rolls

Rice noodles, lettuce, basil and avocado wrapped in thin rice paper and served with a peanut butter wasabi sauce.

$4.25

Spicy Dumplings

Boiled pork, vegetable dumplings served with infused chili oil, crushed cashew and scallions.

$8.95

Gold Crispy Tofu

Light fried tofu strips with peanut butter garlic sauce.

$7.95

Sichuan Calamari

Battered calamari, fried to tender perfection, wok tossed with ginger, garlic chili pods and scallions.

$9.95

Pot Stickers

Pan seared chicken and cabbage dumplings served with our spicy potsticker sauce.

$8.50

09P. Peek.B. Dumplings

Boiled chicken and cabbage dumplings served with our spicy potsticker sauce.

$8.50

09F. Fried Dumplings

Deep Fried chicken and cabbage dumplings served with our spicy potsticker sauce.

$8.50

Lettuce Chicken

Wok tossed minced chicken, water chestnuts, mushroom, celery, green bell pepper and yellow onions, served in four cool lettuce cups.

$9.95

Lettuce Shrimp

Wok tossed minced chicken, water chestnuts, mushroom, celery, green bell pepper and yellow onions, served in four cool lettuce cups.

$10.95

Tempura Shrimp

Lightly fried tempura shrimp, served with a slightly spicy dipping sauce.

$9.95

Wonton Soup

Chicken wontons, sliced chicken breast, wild mushrooms, fresh spinach and sliced Napa cabbage, in light broth.

$4.50

Hot Sour Sop

Fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, soft tofu and ribbons of egg flower, all accented with white pepper and black vinegar.

$4.50

Egg Drop Soup

Egg flowers, peas, and carrots in a rich chicken stock.

$4.25

Chicken Noodle Soup

A bowl of egg noodles, chicken breast, spinach, lettuce and mushrooms in a light healthy broth.

$9.95

Beef Noodle Soup

A traditional Sichuan spicy noodle soup with beef, egg noodle and Bok Choy.

$10.95

Chicken Salad

Chicken breast, lettuce, mix greens and crispy noodles tossed in our spicy soy vinaigrette. Topped with almonds.

$9.95

17 Crispy Noodles

$2.00

Soup and Salad

Entrees

Orange

Fresh orange peels and whole Sichuan chilis in our orange citrus sauce.

$11.95

Asparagus

Fresh asparagus, red bell peppers, water chestnuts and broccoli, tossed in ginger garlic sauce.

$11.95

Thai Basil

White mushrooms, asparagus, red bell pepper, jalapeno, basil stir-fried in an oyster soy sauce.

$11.95

Sesame

This is our most popular dish! A sweet sesame glaze peppered with mild garlic chili sauce on your choice of protein. Topped with toasted sesame seeds.

$11.95

Spicy

Lightly fired, sauted with broccoli, garlic, ginger and chili peppers.

$11.95

Curry

Snow peas, water chestnuts, onions in yellow coconut curry.

$11.95

Kung Pao

Kung Pao sauce, zucchini, water chestnuts, chili & peanuts stir fried to perfection.

$11.95

Mongolian

Sliced button mushrooms, onions and scallions wok-tossed in our rich and spicy Mongolian sauce.

$11.95

Green Bean

Green beans, carrots and dry black beans tossed in soy chili sauce.

$11.95

Silk Road

Bell peppers, yellow onions, carrots, ginger and garlic wok seared with spicy bean sauce.

$11.95

Sweet and Sour

Garlic, mushrooms, snow peas, and water chestnuts in our light brown sweet and sour sauce.

$11.95

Broccoli

Broccoli, red bell peppers, water chestnuts, carrots, garlic sherry sauce.

$11.95

Coffee Chicken

Tender chicken breast rubbed with ground French coffee, stir-fried in a sweet and spicy sauce.

$14.95

Teriyaki Chicken

Tender chicken breast, snow peas, water chestnuts, bell peppers onions, sauted in a black pepper teriyaki sauce.

$13.95

Nuts and Birds

Sichuan chili sauce, sweet soy, garlic, tossed with cashews, peanuts, zucchini, celery and bell peppers.

$13.95

Walnut Shrimp

Lightly fried shrimp is coated in a sweet creamy sauce sitting on a bed of steamed broccoli (Steamed snow peas for Togo order).

$17.95

Bangkok Prawns

Big shrimp, red bell pepper, water chestnuts, snow peas and onions in savory red Thai curry. Served over a cup of vegetable fried rice.

$17.95

Lemon Fish

Battered Orange Roughy, wok seared in a sweet lemon sauce.

$17.95

Lemon Chicken

Battered fried chicken wok seared in a sweet lemon sauce.

$14.95

Seafood Magic

A mixture of king crab, shrimp, scallops and seasonal vegetables in a light garlic sherry sauce surrounded by crispy rice noodles.

$21.95

New Wave Scallops

Wok fried scallops, surrounded by baby bok choy in a coconut cream sauce.

$17.95

Volcano Fish

Orange roughy and tofu simmered with garlic and ginger in a spicy bean sauce.

$17.95

Fish in a Garden

Juicy orange roughy and garden vegetables in a sweet and sour sauce.

$17.95

Happy Scallops

Slices of sea scallops, tomatoes, water chestnuts, snow peas and Chinese mushrooms in a savory garlic sherry wine sauce.

$17.95

Chef's Specialties

Specials

Taiwan Chicken

This classic Taiwanese dish is tossed with carrots, potatoes, basil, garlic cloves, fresh ginger slices, and michiu cooking wine sauce.

$13.95

Dongxiao Chicken

Let the dulcet tones of the dongxiao, a Chinese flute, whisk you away into another world full of tender slices of chicken breast, shiitake mushrooms, tender bamboo shoots, snow peas, and Chinese mushrooms; served in a light sweet and sour sauce before being poured over fried rice cakes that give the dish its signature name.

$13.95

Wildfire Beef

This unique dish draws on the exquisite smokiness of applewood smoked tea, chipotle, and cayenne pepper to compliment our tender beef. Served with bell peppers, onions, and sliced garlic; sauted in a light oil to retain the natural smoky flavors of the ingredients.

$14.95

Lamb and Lace

Resting amongst the supple lace of oyster, shiitake, and Chinese mushrooms, these tender slices of lamb are sauted in a spicy kung pao sauce along with snow peas and bell peppers.

$18.95

Shangri-La Beef

Slices of beef, red bell peppers, mushrooms, and Chinese broccoli sauted in a chili pepper hot bean sauce.

$14.95

Almond Chicken

Not your traditional almond chicken; this dish combines diced chicken breast, sno peas, red bell peppers, water chestnuts, almonds and jumbo raisins within a savory sauce. The mix of crunchy vegetables and almonds against the tenderness of chicken and raisins makes a great traditional dish even better.

$13.95

Shangri-La Chicken

Sliced chicken, red bell pepper, mushrooms and Chinese broccoli sauteed in a hot bean sauce.

$13.95

General Tso's

Lightly battered and stir fried with bell peppers, fresh ginger, garlic, and dried chili peppers.

$13.95

Shrimp in Lobster Sauce

Large shrimp sauteed with water chestnuts, peas and carrots in a delicious lobster egg flower sauce.

$14.95

Wild Mushroom Chicken

Sliced chicken breast, red bell pepper, broccoli, water chestnuts and oyster mushrooms in a garlic sauce.

$13.95

Snow Peas Chicken

Chicken slices, red bell pepper, broccoli, water chestnuts ,and snow peas sauteed with garlic sauce.

$13.95

Snow Peas Beef

Tender beef slices, red bell pepper, water chestnuts, broccoli and snow peas in a brown sauce.

$14.95

Snow Peas Shrimp

Big shrimp, red bell pepper, water chestnuts, broccoli and snow peas with garlic sauce.

$14.95

Snow Peas Tofu

tender tofu, red bell pepper, water chestnuts, broccoli and snow peas with brown sauce.

$12.95

Snow Peas Veggie

Snow peas, red bell pepper, water chestnuts, carrots and broccoli sauteed with garlic sauce.

$11.95

Marco Polo Beef

Sliced beef, Napa cabbage, celery, scallions cooked in a spicy bean sauce.

$14.95

Light and Bright

Stir-fried fresh tomatoes, snow peas and tender Tofu with light sweet sour sauce.

$12.95

Mushu

Your choice of either chicken, pork, tofu, or shrimp sauted with egg and vegetables. Roll up like a fajita and eat!

$11.95

White Rice

$2.00

Small White Rce

$1.25

Small Brown Rice

$1.25

Fried Rice

Fried rice tossed with farm fresh eggs, diced onions, and vegetables.

$11.95

Mushu, Rice

Noodle

No Roof Noodles

A traditional street style egg noodle topped with bean sprouts, carrots, snow peas and crushed peanuts in a spicy peanut butter sauce. Mix well before eating.

$10.95

Lemon Noodle

Egg noodles, celery, snow peas, red onion, bell peppers, and jalapenos tossed with our garlic lemon sauce.

$11.95

H. K Noodle

Backed by popular demand. Thin egg noodles sauted with bean sprouts, snow peas, celery and red bell peppers all within a tangy sauce.

$11.95

Low Mein

Egg noodles, bean sprouts, and onions all tossed in tangy low mein sauce.

$11.95

Pad Thai

Rice noodles tossed with fresh scrambled egg and bean sprouts. Topped with crushed peanuts, cilantro, and lime.

$11.95

Mongolian Noodle

Egg noodles, bean sprouts, red bell pepper, chinese broccoli, and onions in a spicy mongolian sauce.

$11.95

No Roof Noodles Beef

A traditional street style egg noodle topped with bean sprouts, carrots, snow peas and crushed peanuts in a spicy peanut butter sauce. Mix well before eating.

$12.95

No Roof Noodles Shrimp

A traditional street style egg noodle topped with bean sprouts, carrots, snow peas and crushed peanuts in a spicy peanut butter sauce. Mix well before eating.

$13.95

Spicy Eggplant

Strips of Japanese eggplant cooked with fresh ginger, garlic and scallions in our spicy bean sauce.

$11.95

Mapo Tofu

Traditional spicy tofu simmered in Sichuan black bean sauce.

$11.95

B.Bean Curd

Fried tofu simmered with Napa cabbage and scallions in a hot bean sauce.

$11.95

Jade Bok Choy

Fresh baby bok choy sauteed with salted black beans in ginger garlic sherry sauce.

$9.95

Mixed Vegetables

A mixture of fresh broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, and snow peas in our delicious garlic sherry sauce.

$11.95

Broccoli Only

A fresh broccoli in our delicious garlic sherry sauce.

$10.95

Vegetarian and Tofu

Desserts

Root Beer Float

$5.50

Chocolate Trilogy

$6.95

Xango

$7.95

Traditional Ice Tea

$2.50

Chow's Tea

$3.95

San Pellegrino

$3.95

Perrier

$2.50

Soda

$2.50

Arnold Palmer

$2.95

Bottle Water

$2.00

Beverages