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KAI ZAN Menu
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Japanese
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Sushi
2557 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
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Appetizers
Omakase
Kai Zan Favorites
Charbroil Skewers
Teppan
Sparkling and Rose
White
Red
Sake
Plum and Nigori
Japanese Craft Beer
Local Craft Beer
Japanese Beer
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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