KAI ZAN Menu

2557 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
  • Appetizers

    • Edamame

      boiled soybeans w/ sea salt
      $4.00
    • Yu Choy

      steamed Asian green leaf cabbage w/ wasabi sauce
      $5.00
    • Tsukemono

      seasonal Japanese pickled vegetables
      $6.00
    • Agedashi Tofu

      deep-fried tofu in kombu broth topped w/ bonito flakes
      $7.00
    • Green Salad

      seasonal greens with ginger dressing
      $7.00
    • Tako Yaki

      fried octopus dumpling w/ tako yaki sauce, wasabi mayo & bonito flakes
      $8.00
    • Karaage

      Japanese style fried chicken
      $9.00
    • Escolar Pearls (4p)

      spicy seared escolar w/ soy & truffle oil soaked scallions
      $9.00
    • Maguro Pearls (4p)

      spicy seared tuna w/ soy & truffle oil soaked scallions
      $9.00
    • Calamari Fry

      spicy thin cut fried squid jerky w/ nori powder
      $10.00
    • Dynamite Mussels

      sake steamed New Zealand mussels topped w/ black tobiko, and negi mayo
      $12.00
  • Omakase

    • Chef's Choice

      experience Chef Melvin & Carlo's Omakase
      $60.00
    • Premium Omakase

      Chef Melvin & Carlo's premium Omakase menu focused on carefully selected non-traditional ingredients
  • Kai Zan Favorites

    • Uni Or Oyster Shooter

      fresh uni and scallop or oyster served in ponzu sauce w/ quail egg
      $6.00
    • Madai Carpaccio

      thin sliced Japanese red snapper topped w/ black tobiko, basil miso & olive oil
      $16.00
    • Vegetable Tempura Maki (6p)

      seasonal tempura vegetable maki
      $8.00
    • Eskimo Clouds (2p)

      oyster wrapped in escolar w/ black tobiko, pickled wasabi & tabasco ponzu foam
      $12.00
    • Angry Crab (2p)

      spicy crab wrapped in fresh tuna, topped w/ tempura crunch
      $9.00
    • Orange Rush (2p)

      sushi scallops wrapped in salmon, lightly seared with a citrus glaze
      $10.00
    • Grilled Hamachi Nigiri (1p)

      Hamachi kissed by the grill, brushed w/ soy sauce & topped w/ jalapeño
      $6.00
    • Grilled Scallop Nigiri (1p)

      scallop kissed by the grill and topped w/ scallion mayo & black tobiko
      $6.00
    • Fiesta Maki (6p)

      tuna, salmon, jalapeño, avocado, cilantro, masago, chili oil, lime juice
      $10.00
    • Flaming Tuna (8p)

      shrimp tempura & cucumber, topped w/ seared tuna & truffle soaked scallions
      $14.00
    • Green Monster

      shrimp tempura, unagi & crab wrapped in avocado, topped w/ mayo & masago
      $16.00
  • Charbroil Skewers

    • Momo

      chicken thigh w/ yakitori glaze
      $3.00
    • Shiitake

      shiitake mushrooms w/ ponzu
      $3.00
    • King Oyster Mushroom

      teppan seared w/ black garlic sauce
      $4.00
    • Tako

      baby octopus w/ lobster sauce
      $7.00
    • Shishito

      Japanese pepper topped w/ bonito flakes
      $4.00
    • Kamo

      duck w/ yakitori glaze
      $5.00
    • Ebi

      shrimp w/ Japanese scallion-mayo
      $5.00
    • Hotate

      scallop w/ caramelized onion, yuzu, and scallions
      $5.00
    • Beef Tataki

      NY strip steak w/ yuzu kosho
      $5.00
    • Char Siu

      braised pork belly w/ black garlic sauce
      $6.00
  • Teppan

    • Yaki Soba

      stir-fried egg noodles, carrots, cabbage & scallions
      $10.00
    • Chicken Teriyaki

      chicken thigh glazed with teriyaki sauce
      $15.00
    • Collar Of The Day

      grilled fish collar served w/ ponzu-scallion sauce & grated daikon
  • Sparkling and Rose

    • DMZ Cabernet Rose (Stellenbosch, South Africa)

      Made from 100% cabernet grapes, flavors of pomegranate, watermelon, and strawberries play on the tongue
      $32.00
  • White

    • Pfeffingen (Pfalz, Germany)

      A dry Riesling with hints of white peach and red delicious apple and a persistent finish
      $42.00
    • Hopler (Austria)

      Gruner Veltliner, a mix of pears, tropical fruits and a touch of basil
      $35.00
    • Domaine Skouras Moscofilero (Argos, Greece)

      Aromas of white flowers and honeysuckle with hints of orange rind and white pepper finish
      $36.00
    • Au Bon Climat Pinot Blanc/Pinot Gris (Santa Barbara, California)

      Scents of pear skin and melon, tastes of citrus fruits and a touch of lemon curd
      $42.00
    • Domaine Sigalas Assyrtiko Athiri (Santorini, Greece)

      Mineral-forward with hints of stewed peppery fruits
      $42.00
  • Red

    • Garcia + Schwaderer Pinot Noir (Casablanca Valley, Chile)

      Tastes of sweet red fruit compote with gentle tannins and a lingering spice
      $36.00
    • BBQ Zinfandel (Amador County, California)

      Aromas of cracked pepper, cloves and blackberries with hints of smoke
      $30.00
    • Terrazgo (Las Arribes, Spain)

      A silky texture with good acidity and a fruity aftertaste and aromas of licorice and toffee
      $60.00
    • Truchard Pinot Noir (Napa Valley, California)

      Bright flavors of cherry jam, cranberries, and sweet vanilla
      $50.00
    • Domaine Des Cantarelles Cabernet Sauvignon (Rhone, France)

      Intense tastes of cherries and blackberries
      $30.00
    • Viu Manent Secreto Malbec (Colchagua Valley, Chile)

      Fruity and fresh with fine tannins with an elegant mineral finish
      $36.00
  • Sake

    • Star Filled Sky 300mL Junmai Ginjo Mantensei

      Overall dry with a soft, honey-laced nose
      $34.00
    • Bride Of The Fox 300mL Junmai Ginjo Kanbara

      Tastes of nuts and ripe honeydew with a crisp lingering sweet finish
      $37.00
    • Hawk In The Heavens 300mL Junmai Tentaka Kuni

      Dry and crisp with tastes of mixed nuts, fresh cut green grass, and earthy notes
      $31.00
    • Okunomatsu 300mL Junmai Fukushima

      A mild aroma and deep flavors with a slight sweet finish
      $40.00
    • Soul Of The Sensei 300mL Junmai Daiginjo Takatenjin

      Notes of spicy honeydew and dry anise with a dry, spicy white pepper, and jasmine finish
      $52.00
    • Mu Sake 720mL Daiginjo Yaegaki

      A fruity, dry and perfectly balanced sake with hints of licorice
      $75.00
    • Okunomatsu 300mL Ginjo Fukushima

      Medium dry with a refreshing flavor that spreads throughout the mouth
      $23.00
    • Tears Of Dawn 720mL Daiginjo Konteki

      Aromas of anise, banana, and a hint of rice with a Pleasant long clean finish
      $82.00
    • Wandering Poet 300mL Junmai Ginjo Rihaku

      Tastes of bananas and very ripe honeydew with a clean finish
      $37.00
    • Kurosawa 720mL Junmai Nagano (Can Be Served Warm)

      Made from a rare kimoto brewing process, dry and crisp with earthier flavors
      $40.00
    • Pearls Of Simplicity 720mL Junmai Daiginjo Konteki

      Bright, floral aromas with crisp, clean flavors of honeydew and lemon
      $82.00
  • Plum and Nigori

    • Blossoms Of Peace Plum Sake 720mL Tozai

      Ripe plum flavors with notes of almond and marzipan
      $37.00
    • Dreamy Clouds 300mL Junmai Nigori Ri

      Unfiltered sake, slightly creamy and aromas of steamed rice and red plums
      $34.00
  • Japanese Craft Beer

    • Kawaba Sunrise Ale

      $11.00
    • Yoho Brewing Aooni IPA

      $12.00
    • Kinshachi Aka Miso Lager

      $18.00
  • Local Craft Beer

    • Pipeworks

      ask your server for rotating selection
      $22.00
    • Revolution

      ask your server for rotating selection
      $5.00
    • Two Brothers

      ask your server for rotating selection
      $5.00
  • Japanese Beer

    • Asahi Amber

      $5.00

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Menu Gallery

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  • Menu 5
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