Empire Korean Steakhouse & Sushi Bar Menu

2100 W White Oaks Dr, Springfield, IL 62704
  • Lunch Specials

    • One Meat Combo

      Choose one meat: brisket to galbi. Includes appetizer: ramyun, dumplings, corn cheese, or beef daikon soup. Sides: salad to lettuce wraps. With or without vegetables. Korean lunch special.
      $16.99
    • Two Meats Combo

      Choose two proteins from 14 options, including beef bulgogi, spicy pork belly, and galbi. Paired with Korean ramyun, fried dumplings, or corn cheese. Side and vegetable selections available.
      $23.99
    • Two Roll Combo

      Any two standard rolls, includes a house salad
      $13.99
    • Three Roll Combo

      Any three standard rolls, includes a house salad
      $16.99
  • Starters

    • Beef Daikon Soup

      Heart-warming soup made with stewed beef and daikon
      $3.30
    • Corn Cheese

      Buttery sweet corn melted with shredded cheese
      $6.00
    • Korean Ramyun

      Savory, spicy, addictive Korean noodles
      $6.00
    • Rice Cakes

      Korean rice cakes coated in a sweet, spicy sauce
      $6.00
    • Fried Dumplings

      Pork dumplings fried to perfect golden brown
      $6.00
    • Japchae

      Savory sweet potato glass noodles stir-fried with vegetables
      $6.00
  • For the Grill

    • Beef Bulgogi

      Thinly sliced chuck ribeye marinated in house garlic soy
      $22.00
    • Brisket

      Thinly sliced marbled beef brisket
      $19.00
    • Pork Belly\n

      Thinly sliced, lightly seasoned premium pork belly
      $19.00
    • Pork Bulgogi\n

      Thinly sliced pork shoulder marinated in house garlic soy
      $18.00
    • Spicy Pork Bulgogi

      Thinly sliced pork shoulder marinated in house spicy sauce
      $18.00
    • Garlic Pork Steak\n

      Thickly sliced premium pork marinated in house garlic soy
      $22.00
    • Garlic Pork Belly

      Our premium pork belly marinated in house garlic soy
      $21.00
    • Spicy Pork Belly

      Our premium pork belly marinated in house spicy sauce
      $21.00
    • Garlic Shrimp\n

      Seasoned lightly with garlic, salt, and pepper
      $19.00
    • Soy Sauce Chicken

      Chicken thighs marinated in house garlic soy
      $17.00
    • Spicy Chicken

      Chicken thighs marinated in house spicy sauce
      $17.00
    • LA Galbi

      Thick cut marinated beef short ribs, our favorite!
      $34.00
    • Empire Steak

      House garlic soy marinated and tenderized sirloin
      $32.00
    • New York Strip

      Premium Angus Strips traditionally cut, lightly seasoned
      $28.00
  • Side Dishes + Sauces

    • Steamed Rice

      Soft and fluffy white rice, cooked to perfection.
      $1.50
    • Kimchi

      Fermented napa cabbage with spicy chili pepper, garlic, and ginger.
      $2.00
    • House Salad

      Blend of romaine, carrots, and red cabbage with our house citrus vinaigrette
      $3.00
    • Daikon Wraps

      Thinly sliced daikon radishes, ideal for wrapping and pairing with various fillings.
      $2.00
    • Daikon Salad\n

      Shredded daikon radish, lightly seasoned with a tangy and slightly spicy dressing.
      $2.00
    • Cucumber Kimchi

      Crisp cucumber slices seasoned with Korean chili flakes, garlic, and a hint of ginger.
      $2.00
    • Potato Salad

      Creamy mashed potatoes blended with finely chopped vegetables and a hint of tangy dressing.
      $2.00
    • Lettuce Wraps

      $1.50
    • Garlic Onion\n

    • Sesame Oil

    • Ssamjang

    • Yum Yum

    • Spicy Mayo

    • Eel Sauce

  • Sushi Starters

    • House Salad

      Blend of romaine, carrots, and red cabbage with our house citrus vinaigrette
      $3.00
    • Spring Rolls (2)\n

      Filled with vegetables, lightly fried\n
      $4.00
    • Edamame\n

      Steamed Japanese soybeans\n
      $6.00
    • Shrimp Tempura (3)

      Fried shrimp with a side of ponzu
      $6.00
    • Seaweed Salad

      Seaweed salad over bed of cucumbers\n
      $6.00
    • Spicy Crab Salad\n

      Tossed lightly in spicy mayo over bed of cucumbers
      $6.00
    • Spicy Tuna Tower

      Spicy tuna, spicy crab, avocado, over bed of rice
      $9.00
    • Seared Tuna

      Thinly sliced tuna seared and topped with togarashi and ponzu
      $11.00
    • Seared Salmon

      Thinly sliced salmon seared and topped with masago and ponzu\n
      $11.00
    • Yellowtail Jalapeño

      Thinly sliced Yellowtail topped with jalapeno slivers and ponzu\n
      $11.00
  • Standard Rolls

    • Tuna Roll* (6pc)\n

      $6.00
    • Salmon Roll* (6pc)\n

      $6.00
    • Yellowtail Roll* (6pc)

      Fresh yellowtail wrapped in seasoned rice and seaweed, served with pickled ginger and wasabi. Six pieces per serving.
      $6.00
    • Spicy Tuna Roll* (8pc)\n

      Spicy tuna roll with seasoned tuna, wrapped in rice and seaweed, garnished with sesame seeds. Eight pieces per serving.
      $7.00
    • Spicy Salmon Roll* (8pc)

      $7.00
    • Tuna Avocado Roll* (8pc)\n

      $7.00
    • Salmon Avocado Roll* (8pc)

      Fresh salmon, creamy avocado, and rice wrapped in seaweed, served with pickled ginger and wasabi.
      $7.00
    • Spicy Crab Roll (8pc)\n

      $6.00
    • Philly Roll (8pc)

      Cream cheese, avocado, and smoked salmon wrapped in sushi rice and seaweed, garnished with sesame seeds.
      $7.00
    • Shrimp Tempura Roll (8pc)

      Crispy shrimp tempura, cucumber, and avocado wrapped in sushi rice, topped with a sweet soy glaze, served with wasabi and pickled ginger.
      $8.00
    • Cucumber Roll (6pc)\n

      $4.00
    • Avocado Roll (6pc)

      $5.00
    • California Roll (8pc)\n

      Crab stick, avocado, and cucumber wrapped in seasoned rice and seaweed, served in eight pieces.
      $6.00
    • Vegetable Roll (6pc)

      $6.00
  • Nigiri/Sashimi (2pc)

    • Tuna

      Sashimi option: Fresh, expertly sliced tuna, served with traditional garnishes.
      $5.00
    • Salmon

      Salmon, sliced, 2 pieces, option for nigiri or sashimi serving.
      $5.00
    • Yellowtail

      Yellowtail, served as two-piece nigiri or sashimi.
      $6.00
    • White Tuna

      White tuna, offered as 2-piece nigiri or sashimi.
      $5.00
    • Red Snapper

      Red snapper, available as nigiri or sashimi, 2 pieces.
      $5.00
    • Crab Stick\n

      Crab stick, available as nigiri or sashimi. Served in pairs.
      $4.00
    • Smoked Salmon

      Smoked salmon, available as nigiri or sashimi.
      $5.00
    • Shrimp\n

      Shrimp, choice of nigiri or sashimi, served in pairs.
      $5.00
    • Sweet Tofu (Nigiri Only)

      $5.00
    • Eel (Nigiri Only)

      $6.00
    • Masago* (Nigiri Only)

      $6.00
    • Tobiko* (Nigiri Only)

      $6.00
  • Specialty Rolls

    • Caterpillar Roll (8pc)

      Eel, cucumber, topped with avocado, eel sauce
      $12.00
    • Golden California Roll (10pc)\n

      Crab stick, avocado, cream cheese, cucumber, deep fried, house aioli\n
      $12.00
    • Sumo Roll* (6pc)

      Spicy tuna, spicy crab, avocado, house aioli, tempura
      $13.00
    • Rainbow Roll* (8pc)

      Crab stick, avocado, cucumber, topped with fresh assorted fish
      $14.00
    • Salmon Lover* (8pc)

      Spicy salmon, cucumber, tempura, seared salmon, tobiko, hot sauce
      $14.00
    • Angry Dragon (8pc)

      Shrimp tempura, crab, avocado, cucumber, cream cheese, tobiko, tempura, eel sauce
      $15.00
    • Crazy Tuna Roll* (8pc)

      Shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, avocado, tuna, house aioli
      $15.00
    • Playboy Roll* (8pc)\n

      Shrimp tempura, cream cheese, topped with spicy tuna, tempura, house aioli
      $15.00
    • Tuna Times Two* (8pc)

      Spicy tuna, white tuna, tempura, seared tuna, avocado, ponzu\n
      $15.00
    • Monster Roll (10pc)

      Shrimp tempura, crab, avocado, cream cheese, topped with tempura, house aioli
      $15.00
    • Spicy Killer* (8pc)\n

      Salmon, avocado, spicy tuna, topped with jalapeño, house aioli, hot sauce\n
      $15.00
    • Tiger Roll*( 8pc)\n

      Shrimp tempura, cream cheese, topped with salmon, house aioli\n
      $15.00
    • Dragon Roll (8pc)\n

      Shrimp tempura, topped with eel, avocado, eel sauce\n
      $15.00
    • Paradise Roll* (8pc)\n

      Shrimp tempura, cream cheese, crab, salmon, avocado, spicy mayo\n
      $16.00
    • Secret Garden* (8pc)\n

      Spicy tuna, spicy salmon, seared salmon, white tuna, masago\n
      $16.00
    • 217 Roll* (10pc)\n

      Eel, shrimp, crab, cream cheese, avocado, white fish, deep fried, house aioli\n
      $16.00
    • Ladybug Roll* (8pc)\n

      Tuna, salmon, avocado, topped with masago, tobiko\n
      $16.00
    • Yummy Yummy Roll* (10pc)\n

      Fresh assorted fish, cream cheese, deep fried, house aioli\n
      $16.00
  • Sushi Entrées

    • Chirashi Don

      Freshly sliced assorted fish layered over a bed of sushi rice\n
      $24.00
    • Unagi Don

      Broiled barbecued eel layered over a bed of sushi rice with eel sauce\n
      $26.00
    • Tekka Don

      Freshly sliced tuna layered over a bed of sushi rice\n
      $26.00
    • Sake Don

      Freshly sliced salmon layered over a bed of sushi rice\n
      $26.00
    • Nigiri Sampler

      Ten pieces of chef's choice assorted nigiri\n
      $26.00
    • Sashimi Sampler

      Twelve pieces of chef's choice freshly sliced sashimi\n
      $26.00
    • Land Of Tuna

      Tuna roll, spicy tuna roll, three pieces of tuna nigiri and tuna sashimi\n
      $28.00
    • Land Of Salmon

      Salmon roll, spicy salmon roll, three pieces of salmon nigiri and salmon sashimi\n
      $28.00
    • Treasures Of The Sea

      Chef's choice ten piece sashimi, ten piece nigiri, rainbow roll\n
      $52.00
  • Drinks

    • Ramune (Japanese Soda)

      Japanese Ramune soda in original, strawberry, and lychee flavors.
      $5.50
    • Coke

      The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
      $2.50
    • Sprite

      The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.
      $2.50
    • Diet Coke

      A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
      $2.50
    • Coke Zero

      The same great taste but with zero calories.
      $2.50
    • Sweet Tea

      Refreshing sweet tea brewed to perfection.
      $2.50
    • Unsweet Tea

      Refreshing, chilled classic tea with no added sweetness.
      $2.50
    • Lemonade

      Refreshing citrus beverage.
      $2.50
    • Dr. Pepper

      Unique blend of 23 flavors, carbonated soft drink.
      $2.50
  • Starters

    • Beef Daikon Soup

      Heart-warming soup made with stewed beef and daikon
      $3.30
    • Corn Cheese

      Buttery sweet corn melted with shredded cheese
      $6.00
    • Korean Ramyun

      Savory, spicy, addictive Korean noodles
      $6.60
    • Rice Cakes

      Korean rice cakes coated in a sweet, spicy sauce
      $6.60
    • Fried Dumplings

      Pork dumplings fried to perfect golden brown
      $6.60
    • Japchae

      Savory sweet potato glass noodles stir-fried with vegetables
      $6.60
    • Crab Rangoons

      Cream cheese filled wonton fried golden brown
      $6.60
    • Lo Mein

      Stir-fried noodles with vegetables
      $6.60
  • Sushi Starters

    • House Salad

      Blend of romaine, carrots, and red cabbage with our house citrus vinaigrette
      $4.00
    • Spring Rolls (2)\n

      Filled with vegetables, lightly fried\n
      $4.00
    • Edamame\n

      Steamed Japanese soybeans\n
      $6.00
    • Shrimp Tempura (3)

      Fried shrimp with a side of ponzu
      $6.00
    • Seaweed Salad

      Seaweed salad over bed of cucumbers\n
      $6.00
    • Spicy Crab Salad\n

      Tossed lightly in spicy mayo over bed of cucumbers
      $6.00
    • Spicy Tuna Tower

      Spicy tuna, spicy crab, avocado, over bed of rice
      $9.00
    • Seared Tuna

      Crusted tuna, ponzu, sesame, scallion\n
      $11.00
    • Seared Salmon

      Salmon, ponzu, sesame, scallion\n
      $11.00
    • Yellowtail Jalapeño

      Yellowtail, jalapeño silver, ponzu\n
      $11.00
    • Vegetable Tempura

      Tempura battered assorted vegetables with a side of ponzu sauce
      $6.60
    • Miso Soup

      Seaweed and silken tofu in a miso-dashi broth
      $3.30
  • For the Grill

    • Beef Bulgogi

      Thinly sliced chuck ribeye marinated in house garlic soy
      $22.00
    • Brisket

      Thinly sliced marbled beef brisket
      $19.00
    • Pork Bulgogi\n

      Thinly sliced pork shoulder marinated in house garlic soy
      $18.00
    • Spicy Pork Bulgogi

      Thinly sliced pork shoulder marinated in house spicy sauce
      $18.00
    • Garlic Pork Steak\n

      Thickly sliced premium pork marinated in house garlic soy
      $22.00
    • Spicy Pork Belly

      Our premium pork belly marinated in house spicy sauce
      $21.00
    • Garlic Shrimp\n

      Seasoned lightly with garlic, salt, and pepper
      $17.00
    • Soy Sauce Chicken

      Chicken thighs marinated in house garlic soy
      $17.00
    • Spicy Chicken

      Chicken thighs marinated in house spicy sauce
      $17.00
    • LA Galbi

      Thick cut marinated beef short ribs, our favorite!
      $32.00
    • Empire Steak

      House garlic soy marinated and tenderized sirloin
      $28.00
    • New York Strip

      Premium Angus Strips traditionally cut, lightly seasoned
      $32.00
    • Lemon Chicken

      Chicken thighs marinated in lemon-butter sauce
      $17.00
    • Lemon Shrimp

      Our classic shrimp marinated in lemon butter sauce
      $17.00
    • Spicy Squid

      Thinly sliced squid marinated in house spicy sauce
      $24.00
  • Specialty Rolls

    • Caterpillar Roll (8pc)

      Eel, cucumber, topped with avocado, eel sauce
      $12.00
    • Golden California Roll (10pc)\n

      Crab stick, avocado, cucumber, deep fried, house aioli\n
      $12.00
    • Sumo Roll* (6pc)

      Spicy tuna, spicy crab, avocado, house aioli, tempura
      $13.00
    • Rainbow Roll* (8pc)

      Crab stick, avocado, cucumber, topped with fresh assorted fish
      $14.00
    • Salmon Lover* (8pc)

      Spicy salmon, cucumber, tempura, seared salmon, tobiko, hot sauce
      $14.00
    • Angry Dragon (8pc)

      Shrimp tempura, crab, avocado, cucumber, cream cheese, tobiko, tempura, eel sauce
      $15.00
    • Crazy Tuna Roll* (8pc)

      Shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, avocado, tuna, house aioli
      $15.00
    • Playboy Roll* (8pc)\n

      Shrimp tempura, cream cheese, topped with spicy tuna, tempura, house aioli
      $15.00
    • Tuna Times Two* (8pc)

      Spicy tuna, white tuna, tempura, seared tuna, avocado, ponzu\n
      $15.00
    • Monster Roll (8pc)\n

      Shrimp tempura, crab, avocado, cream cheese, topped with tempura, house aioli
      $15.00
    • Spicy Killer* (8pc)\n

      Salmon, avocado, spicy tuna, topped with jalapeño, house aioli, hot sauce\n
      $15.00
    • Tiger Roll*( 8pc)\n

      Shrimp tempura, cream cheese, topped with salmon, house aioli\n
      $15.00
    • Dragon Roll (8pc)\n

      Shrimp tempura, topped with eel, avocado, eel sauce\n
      $15.00
    • Paradise Roll* (8pc)\n

      Shrimp tempura, cream cheese, crab, salmon, avocado, spicy mayo\n
      $16.00
    • Secret Garden* (8pc)\n

      Spicy tuna, spicy salmon, seared salmon, white tuna, masago\n
      $16.00
    • 217 Roll* (10pc)\n

      Eel, shrimp, crab, cream cheese, avocado, white fish, deep fried, house aioli\n
      $17.00
    • Ladybug Roll* (8pc)\n

      Tuna, salmon, avocado, topped with masago, tobiko\n
      $16.00
    • Yummy Yummy Roll* (10pc)\n

      Fresh assorted fish, cream cheese, deep fried, house aioli\n
      $17.00
    • Volcano Roll

      Crabstick, cucumber, avocado inside topped with scorched spicy crab and tempura flakes
      $14.00
  • Sushi Entrées

    • Chirashi Don

      Freshly sliced assorted fish layered over a bed of sushi rice\n
      $22.00
    • Unagi Don

      Broiled barbecued eel layered over a bed of sushi rice with eel sauce\n
      $24.00
    • Tekka Don

      Freshly sliced tuna layered over a bed of sushi rice\n
      $24.00
    • Sake Don

      Freshly sliced salmon layered over a bed of sushi rice\n
      $24.00
    • Nigiri Sampler

      Ten pieces of chef's choice assorted nigiri\n
      $24.00
    • Sashimi Sampler

      Twelve pieces of chef's choice freshly sliced sashimi\n
      $26.00
    • Land Of Tuna

      Tuna roll, spicy tuna roll, three pieces of tuna nigiri and tuna sashimi\n
      $28.00
    • Land Of Salmon

      Salmon roll, spicy salmon roll, three pieces of salmon nigiri and salmon sashimi\n
      $28.00
    • Treasures Of The Sea

      Chef's choice ten piece sashimi, ten piece nigiri, rainbow roll\n
      $52.00
  • Standard Rolls

    • Tuna Roll* (6pc)\n

      $6.60
    • Salmon Roll* (6pc)\n

      $6.60
    • Yellowtail Roll* (6pc)

      Tender yellowtail wrapped in seasoned rice and seaweed, served in six bite-sized pieces with a side of pickled ginger and wasabi.
      $6.60
    • Spicy Tuna Roll* (8pc)\n

      Spicy tuna roll with seasoned tuna, wrapped in rice and seaweed, topped with sesame seeds. Eight pieces per serving.
      $7.70
    • Spicy Salmon Roll* (8pc)

      $7.70
    • Tuna Avocado Roll* (8pc)\n

      $7.70
    • Salmon Avocado Roll* (8pc)

      Tender salmon and creamy avocado wrapped in seasoned rice and seaweed, garnished with sesame seeds. Served with pickled ginger and wasabi. Eight pieces.
      $7.70
    • Spicy Crab Roll (8pc)\n

      $6.60
    • Philly Roll (8pc)

      Cream cheese, salmon, and avocado rolled in sushi rice and seaweed, served in eight pieces.
      $7.70
    • Shrimp Tempura Roll (8pc)

      $8.80
    • Cucumber Roll (6pc)\n

      $4.40
    • Avocado Roll (6pc)

      $5.50
    • California Roll (8pc)\n

      Crab stick, avocado, and cucumber wrapped in seasoned rice and seaweed, served in eight pieces.
      $6.60
    • Vegetable Roll (6pc)

      $6.60
    • Eel Avocado Roll

      Succulent eel and creamy avocado wrapped in a delicate sushi roll.
      $7.70
  • Nigiri/Sashimi (2pc)

    • Tuna

      Tuna, served as choice of nigiri or sashimi, 2 pieces.
      $5.50
    • Salmon

      Salmon, 2 pieces, available as nigiri or sashimi.
      $5.50
    • Yellowtail

      Yellowtail, served as either nigiri or sashimi, 2 pieces.
      $6.60
    • White Tuna

      White tuna, offered as nigiri or sashimi, served in pairs.
      $5.50
    • Red Snapper

      Red snapper, choice of nigiri or sashimi, served 2 pieces.
      $5.50
    • Crab Stick\n

      Crab stick, choose between nigiri or sashimi presentation. Two pieces.
      $4.40
    • Smoked Salmon

      Smoked salmon, option for nigiri or sashimi, served in pairs.
      $5.50
    • Shrimp\n

      Shrimp, choice of nigiri or sashimi, served in pairs.
      $5.50
    • Sweet Tofu (Nigiri Only)

      $5.50
    • Eel (Nigiri Only)

      $6.60
    • Masago* (Nigiri Only)

      $6.60
    • Tobiko* (Nigiri Only)

      $6.60
  • Drinks

    • Ramune (Japanese Soda)

      Japanese soda available in original, strawberry, and lychee flavors.
      $5.50
    • Coke

      The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
      $2.50
    • Sprite

      The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.
      $2.50
    • Diet Coke

      A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
      $2.50
    • Coke Zero

      The same great taste but with zero calories.
      $2.50
    • Sweet Tea

      Refreshing sweet tea brewed to perfection.
      $2.50
    • Unsweet Tea

      Refreshing, chilled classic tea with no added sweetness.
      $2.50
    • Lemonade

      Refreshing citrus beverage.
      $2.50
    • Dr. Pepper

      Unique blend of 23 flavors, carbonated soft drink.
      $2.50
  • Side Dishes + Sauces

    • Steamed Rice

      Soft and fluffy white rice, cooked to perfection.
      $1.50
    • Kimchi

      Fermented napa cabbage with spicy chili pepper, garlic, and ginger.
      $2.00
    • House Salad

      Blend of romaine, carrots, and red cabbage with our house citrus vinaigrette
      $3.00
    • Daikon Wraps

      Thinly sliced daikon radish, expertly prepared for wrapping, offering a crisp and refreshing complement to your meal.
      $2.00
    • Daikon Salad\n

      Shredded daikon radish tossed in a tangy, slightly spicy dressing.
      $2.00
    • Cucumber Kimchi

      Crisp cucumber slices marinated in a spicy, tangy kimchi seasoning.
      $2.00
    • Potato Salad

      Creamy mashed potatoes with finely chopped vegetables and a hint of seasoning.
      $2.00
    • Lettuce Wraps

      $1.50
    • Garlic Onion\n

    • Sesame Oil

    • Ssamjang

    • Yum Yum

    • Spicy Mayo

    • Eel Sauce

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