Chef Lu's Asian Bistro Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Chef Lu's Asian Bistro, a hidden gem located at 2915 E 29th Ave, Spokane, WA. This exquisite eatery specializes in a delightful blend of sushi and Szechuan-style cuisine, offering a menu that tantalizes the taste buds with every bite.
Highlights include the Rattlesnake Roll, featuring tempura shrimp and crab, topped with BBQ eel and avocado—an absolute must-try! Szechuan lovers will enjoy the Chongqing Spicy Chicken, a flavorful fried chicken dish infused with chili pepper, garlic, and ginger, adjustable to your spice tolerance.
Noteworthy customer feedback emphasizes the generous portions and impeccable service, ensuring a satisfying experience. Diners rave about the authenticity and deliciousness of the dishes, making Chef Lu's a go-to for both takeout and dine-in. Overall, expect an unpretentious yet vibrant atmosphere where culinary exploration thrives.
Full Menu - Appetizers
A1. Edamame
Steamed green soybeans in the pod, lightly seasoned with sea salt.
A2. Seaweed Salad
Marinated seaweed typically includes sesame oil and vinegar dressing.
A3. Spring Rolls (4 Rolls)
Crispy spring rolls filled with a savory mix of vegetables, served with a side of tangy dipping sauce.
A4. Crab Cheese Wonton (6 Pieces)
Crab meat & cream cheese wrapped in a wonton and lightly fried.
A5. Bbq Pork (10 Pieces)
Sliced roasted pork marinated in a sweet and savory Chinese BBQ sauce, topped with sesame seeds.
A6. House Made Dumplings (Pot Stickers)
Choose from: Gyoza (pan-fried) Jiaozi (steamed) Tiny packages of savory filled pot sticker meat to be dipped into our house-made sauce.
A7. Crispy Honey Walnut Prawns (8 Pieces)
Marinated prawns lightly fried with walnut in a special house sauce.
A8. Crispy Calamari
Deep-fried calamari typically served with sweet chili sauce.
F1. Fried Rice
Choose from vegetable, beef, chicken or pork Add shrimp or create your own combo add 2 per item
M1. Chow Mein (Soft Noodles)
Choose from vegetable, beef, chicken or pork Add shrimp or create your own combo add 2 per item
P1. Pad Thai (Thai Style Rice Noodles)
Stir fried rice noodles with egg, bean sprouts & ground peanuts Your choice of tofu, chicken, beef or pork. Add shrimp for 2
H1. Gan Chow He Fen (Chinese Style Rice Noodles)
Stir fried rice noodles with bean sprouts, onion, and pepper. Your choice of beef, chicken, Add shrimp for 2
Change To Small Fried Rice
Small fried rice: Stir-fried rice typically includes egg, mixed vegetables, and soy sauce.
Change To Small Chow Mein
Stir-fried chow mein noodles with seasonal vegetables.
Rice
Flavorful rice dish prepared to perfection, showcasing an ideal complement for any meal.
Full Menu - Noodles & Rice
Full Menu - Traditional Cuisine
T1. Sweet & Sour Chicken Or Pork
(All entrees come with steamed rice )
T2. Cashew Chicken
Diced chicken sauteed with celery, mushrooms, zucchini, green peppers, onions and topped with crunchy glazed cashew nuts. (All entrees come with steamed rice )
T3. Sesame Chicken
Sweet& Zesty sauce, topped with sesame seeds. (All entrees come with steamed rice )
T4. Orange Chicken
Shredded chicken breast marinated in a buttery sauce, lightly battered, and then deep-fried to a golden brown. Tossed with a fresh orange glaze. (All entrees come with steamed rice )
T5. General Tsos Chicken
A crowd favorite! Lightly battered and served in a sweet and mildly spicy sauce. (All entrees come with steamed rice )
T6. Moo Goo Gai Pan
Chicken breast with button mushrooms, carrots, water chestnuts in a light ginger wine sauce. (All entrees come with steamed rice )
T7. Teriyaki Chicken
(All entrees come with steamed rice )
T8. Teriyaki Beef
(All entrees come with steamed rice )
T9. Phoenix & Dragon
Chicken breast & shrimp combined with fresh vegetables in a light sauce. (All entrees come with steamed rice )
T10. Broccoli Beef Or Chicken
Sliced steak seared with fresh ginger, scallions & garlic. (All entrees come with steamed rice )
T11. Mongolian Beef
Sweet, soy-glazed beef with sliced scallions & garlic on a bed of crispy Pan-fried noodles. (All entrees come with steamed rice )
T12. Shrimp & Vegetables
Vegetable deluxe and shrimp in a light sauce. (All entrees come with steamed rice )
Ss1. Stewed Sliced Fish In Wine Sauce
(All entrees come with steamed rice )
Ss2. Fish With Chinese Prickly Ash Oil And Orange Sauce
Fish with prickly ash oil, orange sauce. (All entrees come with steamed rice )
Ss3. Black Pepper Garlic Beef
Beef tenderloin mixed with flavorful Asian mushroom in a magnificent black pepper garlic sauce. (All entrees come with steamed rice )
Ss4. Beef With Cumin
Fried beef and onions, coriander with cumin sauce. (All entrees come with steamed rice )
Ss5. Eggplant With Hot Garlic Sauce
Eggplant and Chinese black mushrooms, onions, and grand beef, topped with coriander. (All entrees come with steamed rice )
Ss6. Braised Eggplant
Braised eggplant with garlic, house sauce, topped with coriander. (All entrees come with steamed rice )
Ss7. King Of Tofu
Made eggs and tofu like pan cakes, and then stewed shrimp, scallops, chicken, and squid, with vegetables on the top. (All entrees come with steamed rice )
Ss8. Eight Precious Tofu
Fried tofu on the bottom, mixed shrimp, scallops, squid, chicken, beef mushrooms, and water chestnut, with soy sauce and oyster sauce. (All entrees come with steamed rice )
Ss9. Hot Iron Plate With Black Bean Chicken
Fresh chicken with black bean sauce on the hot iron plate. (All entrees come with steamed rice )
Ss10. Hot Iron Plate With Seafood
Shrimp, scallops, squid, crab & chicken prepared in a sizzling hot wok with fresh vegetable. (All entrees come with steamed rice )
Tomato Eggs
Scrambled eggs with tomato, stir-fried with scallions.
Full Menu - Modern Chinese Food
Full Menu - Szechuan Style Cuisine (Spicy Levels Vary)
C1. Hot Garlic Sauce With Chicken Or Beef
Hot! Tend chicken with sliced peppers, bamboo shoots, onions, water chestnuts, carrots, zucchini, mushroom & spicy garlic sauce.
C2. Kung Pao Chicken
Diced chicken wok-fried in a rich dark sauce with celery, onions, carrots, zucchini, Water chestnuts, chili pepper.
C3. Chili Peanuts Chicken
Fried chicken with red and green pepper, onions, topped with peanuts.
C4. Chili Szechuan Pepper Beef
(for Chicken, tofu) Beef with chili pepper, red and green pepper in Szechuan spicy sauce.
C5. Dried Fried Green Beans With Hot Pepper
Green beans stir-fried with hot peppers. Available in mild, medium, or hot spice levels.
C6. Dried Fried Squid With Hot Pepper
Chili bean sauce with garlic, ginger.
C7. Poached Sliced Beef In Hot Chili Oil
Tender beef slices poached in intensely hot chili oil. Choose your spice level: mild, medium, or hot.
C8. Poached Sliced Fish In Hot Chili Oil
Fresh fish or beef with lettuce in spicy Szechuan thick sauce.
C9. Chongqing Spicy Chicken
Fried chicken with chili pepper, garlic, ginger, onions, celery, wild pepper, coriander.
C10. Lao Gan Ma Fish Stew
Lao Gan Ma sauce with potato, carrots, celery, tofu, and fish.
C11. Crispy Fish
Fresh fish with green onion, coriander, spicy fish sauce.
C12. Ma Po Tofu
Soft tofu with black mushroom, onion, grand beef in chili bean sauce.
Cd1. Mongolian Beef. Sweet & Sour Pork
Served with daily soup, BBQ pork, pork fried rice and your choice of an entree below. * Daily soup is included only for in-restaurant orders. Not available for delivery or to-go orders.
Cd2. Sesame Chicken. Sweet & Sour Shrimp
Served with daily soup, BBQ pork, pork fried rice and your choice of an entree below. * Daily soup is included only for in-restaurant orders. Not available for delivery or to-go orders.
Cd3. Cashew Nut Chicken. Sweet & Sour Chicken
Served with daily soup, BBQ pork, pork fried rice and your choice of an entree below. * Daily soup is included only for in-restaurant orders. Not available for delivery or to-go orders.
Cd4. Pork Chow Mein. General Tso Chicken
Served with daily soup, BBQ pork, pork fried rice and your choice of an entree below. * Daily soup is included only for in-restaurant orders. Not available for delivery or to-go orders.
Cd5. Kung Pao Chicken. Hot Pepper Pork
Served with daily soup, BBQ pork, pork fried rice and your choice of an entree below. * Daily soup is included only for in-restaurant orders. Not available for delivery or to-go orders.
Full Menu - Combination Dinners
Full Menu - Sushi
Avocado & Cucumber Roll
Avocado & cucumber roll maki: Avocado and cucumber wrapped in sushi rice and seaweed, typically includes sesame seeds.
Avocado Roll
Creamy avocado wrapped in seasoned rice and seaweed, served with pickled ginger and wasabi.
Cucumber Roll
Cucumber.
Asparagus Roll
Fresh asparagus in a delicate sushi roll, a light and refreshing choice.
California Roll
Crab, Avocado
Golden California Roll (Fried)
Crispy fried sushi rolls filled with crab, avocado, and cucumber, topped with sesame seeds and drizzled with a savory sauce, served with pickled ginger and wasabi.
Caterpillar Roll
BBQ Eel, Cucumber, Crab Meat inside, topped with Avocado and drizzled with Eel Sauce.
Crunchy Roll
Tempura Shrimp, Crabmeat, Avocado inside, topped with crunchy breading with Eel Sauce.
Combo Tempura
Shrimp, Vegetables.
Firecracker Roll
Spicy Tuna, Cucumber and Jalapenos deep fried, topped with Tempura Flakes, House Aioli and Eel Sauce, Fried Onion.
*Fireboat Roll
Tempura Shrimp, Crabmeat, Avocado inside, topped with Red Snapper, Spicy Mayo and Eel Sauce. ***CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION.***
*Fresh Roll
Yellowtail, Cucumber and Tuna inside, topped with Salmon and Hawaii Sauce. ***CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION.***
Hawaii Roll
Spicy Tuna, Cucumber inside, Fresh Tuna on top with Hawaii Sauce.
*Jumbo Roll (10 Pcs)
Salmon, Tuna, White Fish, Cheese, Avocado inside. ***CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION.***
*Las Vegas Roll
Tempura Shrimp, Jalapenos and Cucumber inside, topped with Spicy Tuna, Tempura Flakes, drizzled with House Aioli and Eel Sauce. ***CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION.***
*Naked Fish Roll
Shrimp and Asparagus Tempura, Avocado inside, topped with Crabmeat, Salmon, Tuna, Eel Sauce and Spicy Mayo. ***CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION.***
*Philadelphia Roll
Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese, Avocado. ***CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION.***
*Golden Philadelphia Roll (Fried)
***CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION.***
Rattlesnake Roll
Tempura Shrimp, Crab and Cucumber inside, topped with BBQ Eel, Avocado, and Eel Sauce.
*Rainbow Roll
Crabmeat, Avocado inside, topped with Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail, Shrimp and Avocado. ***CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION.***
*Red Dragon Roll
Tempura Shrimp, Crabmeat, Avocado inside, topped with Tuna, drizzled with Eel Sauce. ***CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION.***
*Royal Roll
Tempura Shrimp, Crab and Avocado inside, topped with Tuna, Salmon, drizzled with House Chili Sauce and Eel Sauce. ***CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION.***
Salmon Skin Roll
Salmon Skin, Crabmeat, Cucumber, Avocado.
*Spicy Salmon Roll
Spicy Salmon, Cucumber topped with House Aioli and Chili Sauce. ***CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION.***
*Spicy Tuna Roll
Spicy Tuna, Cucumber. ***CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION.***
Spider Roll
Soft shell Crab, Crabmeat, Cucumber and Avocado, drizzled with Eel Sauce.
*Summer Roll
Crabmeat and Avocado inside, topped with Albacore, and Jalapenos, and House Hawaii Sauce. ***CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION.***
Tokyo Taco Roll(2 Pcs)
Lettuce Wrap with Crabmeat, Tempura Shrimp, Avocado, Eel Sauce and Spicy Mayo.
Ufo Roll
Crabmeat, Avocado inside, topped with Salmon, Spicy Mayo, and baked with Eel Sauce.
Vegetable Roll
Lettuce, Cucumber, Avocado, Asparagus.
West Cowboy Roll
Tempura Shrimp, Crabmeat, Avocado inside, topped with Ribeye, Black Pepper, seared with Eel Sauce and Spicy Mayo.
*Albacore Nigiri (2Pc)
***CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION.***
*Salmon Nigiri (2Pc)
***CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION.***
Tamago (Egg) Nigiri (2Pc)
*Octopus Nigiri (2Pc)
***CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION.***
*Salmon Egg Nigiri (2Pc)
***CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION.***
*Squid Nigiri (2Pc)
***CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION.***
*Yellowtail Nigiri (2Pc)
***CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION.***
*Ebi (Shrimp) Nigiri (2Pc)
***CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION.***
Bbq Eel Nigiri (2Pc)
*Tuna Nigiri (2Pc)
***CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION.***
*Red Snapper Nigiri (2Pc)
***CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION.***
*Flying Fish Roe Nigiri (2Pc)
***CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION.***
Full Menu - Nigiri (2pc)
Full Menu - Sashimi (3pc)
*Albacore Sashimi (3Pc)
***CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION.***
*Salmon Sashimi (3Pc)
***CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION.***
*Octopus Sashimi (3Pc)
***CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION.***
*Squid Sashimi (3Pc)
***CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION.***
*Yellowtail Sashimi (3Pc)
***CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION.***
*Bbq Eel Sashimi (3Pc)
***CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION.***
*Tuna Sashimi (3Pc)
***CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION.***
*Red Snapper Sashimi (3Pc)
***CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION.***
S1. Hot & Sour Soup
Hot and sour with a mix of tangy and spicy flavors. Available in cup or bowl.
S2. Egg Flower Soup
Silky egg strands in a savory broth. Available in cup or bowl.
S3. Wonton Soup
Wonton Soup: Savory broth with filled dumplings. Choice of cup or bowl.
S4. Miso Soup
Miso soup with tofu, seaweed, and scallions. Available in cup or bowl portions.
Full Menu - Soup
Full Menu - Dessert
Mochi Ice Cream
Assorted Flavors
Sesame Ball
Deep-fried glutinous rice pastry filled with sweet red bean paste and coated in sesame seeds.
Soda
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Root Beer choices.
Tea Or Lemonade
Hot tea, iced tea, or lemonade options. Refreshing and simple.
Ginger Beer
Refreshing, Sparkling Beverage with a Zesty Ginger Kick
Juice
- Choice of Orange, Cranberry, or Apple Juice. Refreshing and pure.