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Bumbu Roux

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LocationChicago, IL
18+ Years in business

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Indonesia meets Louisiana

Chris Reed of Bumbu Roux

Bumbu Roux Menu

Appetizers

Veggie Lumpia

Crispy deep fried veggie spring rolls with sweet n' sour sauce. Vegan.

Chicken Saté

Sweet soy marinated grilled chicken skewers with peanut sauce. Served with a side of pickled papaya slaw.

Shrimp Chips

Puffy, crispy shrimp flavored chips served with hot sauce. Gluten-free.

Main

Veggie Po'Boy

Seasonal grilled vegetables bring loads of flavor to this classic po'boy; served along with a vegan Creole remoulade on a French Roll. Vegan.

Jambalaya

Chicken, shrimp, and spicy Andouille sausage tossed with rice, bell peppers, onions, celery, tomatoes, and Creole seasoning. Gluten-free.

Blackened Shrimp Po'Boy

Sandwich with Creole blackened shimp, pickles, tomatoes, shredded lettuce, & a roasted garlic aoli on a french roll.

Krakatoa Loaded French Fries

Our take on loaded fries, featuring Indo Pulled Pork, papaya slaw, peanut sauce, spicy sambal sauce, and crispy fried onions. Gluten free. Vegan optional.

Blackened Chicken Po'Boy

Sandwich with blackened chicken, pickles, tomatoes, shredded lettuce, & a roasted garlic aoli on a french roll.

Mie Goreng

Stir-fried noodles with a sweet soy sauce, carrots, green onions, snap peas, and bean sprouts. Vegan.

Creole Gumbo

Classic Creole gumbo with shrimp, Andouille sausage, chicken. Served with rice.

Indo Pulled Pork Sandwich

Sandwiches with spicy pulled pork, papaya coleslaw, sliced cucumber, fried red onion, & cilantro on a brioche bun.

Mac n' Cheese

Three cheese baked macaroni and cheese. Vegetarian

Sides

Red Beans & Rice

Slow cooked Cajun spiced red beans with white rice. Vegan. Gluten Free

French Fries Three Ways

Our freshly fried french fries come in four different variations, with nods to both our Creole and Indonesian flavor profiles.

Cornbread Muffin

Golden baked cornbread muffins with honey butter. Vegetarian

Louisiana Salad

Field greens, roasted corn, mirliton, avocado, pecan, with lemon vinaigrette dressing. Option to add chicken. Gluten free.

Meals

Veggie Po'Boy with French Fries

Seasonal grilled veggies bring loads of flavor in our Veggie Po'Boy, served with a side of fries. Vegetarian.

Blackened Chicken Po'Boy with Fries

Our classic Blackened Chicken Po'Boy boasts big Cajun flavors. Includes lettuce, tomato and a garlic aoli on a french roll. Served with a side of fries.

Indo Pulled Pork Sliders with French Fries

An Indonesian twist on a pulled pork sandwich features sambal spiced pulled pork, pickled papaya slaw, crispy fried onions on a brioche bun. Served with a side of golden French Fries.

Desserts

Classic Chocolate Chip or Sugar Sprinkle Cookie

Baked from scratch, just for you.

Drinks

Iced Tea

Refreshing house-made watermelon iced tea is our signature drink. We are happy to work with you on the best drink for the season and occasion.

Sodas & Water

We carry water, Coke, Diet Coke, and Sprite. We are happy to work with you to provide your preferred sodas or juices.

Past Catering Events

11 event organizers have booked Bumbu Roux using Roaming Hunger

School/University Event Catering

May 2025 * Chicago, IL

275+ attendees

School/University Event Catering

April 2025 * Chicago, IL

75+ attendees

Fundraiser/Non-Profit Catering

August 2023 * Chicago, IL

150+ attendees

Meet Chris Reed
What is the story behind your business' name?

Inspired by his Dutch-Indonesian mother and his Louisiana-born father, chef Chris Reed established Bumbu Roux to share both classic and innovative Indonesian and Creole cuisine. The words in our name represent the foundations of each classic dishes in each of these cuisines: "bumbu" is a blend of spices in Indonesian cuisine, and "roux" is the mixture of flour and fat at the base of Creole gumbo and many other sauces.

About Bumbu Roux

  • Minority Owned
  • Black Owned
  • Asian Owned (AAPI)
  • Family Business
  • Mom & Pop Business
Welcome to Bumbu Roux, the Chicago food truck that's as tasty as it is fun to say. How does such a name come to be? In 2008, chef Chris Reed decided to fuse the flavors of his mother's youth in Indonesia with some of his father's Cajun/Creole pizzazz, and now Bumbu Roux is on a roll like bontemps, sporting flavors of a truly unforgettable sort.

Bumbu Roux keeps it simple and delicious with Cajun classics like Creole gumbo and red beans & rice, while mixing it up with their hot handhelds, from the Beef Debris Po'Boy to the Indo Pulled Pork Sandwich. Add on some fries, of course, but don't leave 'em plain! Not at Bumbu Roux! Instead, fire 'em up Kratatoa Style or sprinkle them with "The Big Easy Dust." Make your next event extra unique and particularly memorable by booking Bumbu Roux today!

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