KAI ZAN Menu (Update 2025)
KAI ZAN, a Japanese-Asian Fusion sushi bar located in Chicago, offers a unique dining experience with its diverse menu options. Customers rave about the 10-course Chef's Choice omakase, featuring dishes like Madai Carpaccio, Angry Crab, and Dynamite Mussels. The attention to detail and presentation of each dish is exceptional, leaving diners impressed with the quality and flavors. Standout items like Escolar Pearls, Orange Rush, and Flaming Scallops showcase the chef's creativity and skill. While some dishes like the Spicy Toro Maki received high praise, others like the SOS Maki fell short of expectations. The intimate setting, friendly service, and reasonable prices make KAI ZAN a must-try spot for sushi lovers. Whether you opt for omakase or explore their regular menu, be prepared to be blown away by the culinary delights awaiting you at KAI ZAN.
APPETIZER
Edamame
boiled soy beans w/ sea salt
Green Salad
seasonal greens w/ ginger dressing
Shishito Peppers
Japanese peppers topped w/ bonito flakes and ponzu
Crab Cake
with lemon/lime aioli, panko, onion, celery, black tobiko
Karaage Chicken
Japanese style fried chicken
Escolar OR Maguro Pearls
spicy seared escolar OR tuna w/ soy & truffle oil soaked scallions
Takoyaki
fried octopus dumplings w/ bonito flakes & wasabi aioli
Dynamite Mussels
sake steamed New Zealand mussels topped w/ spicy aioli, masago, and black tobiko
Chef's Choice Omakase
Experience Chef Melvin & Carlo's Omakase
OMAKASE
KAI ZAN FAVORITES
Smoked Hamachi
with asian pear, kizami wasabi, and black tobiko
Taro Tuna- Scallop Handroll
spicy tuna and scallop, wasabi aioli, brussel sprouts, taro
Scallops Or Oyster Shooter
scallops or oyster w/ ponzu sauce, quail egg, and Tabasco sauce
Madai Carpaccio
thinly sliced Japanese red snapper topped w/ chutoro, black tobiko, basil, miso, olive oil
Polenta Bites ( pc )
black garlic polenta wrapped in escolar, topped w/ toro, crispy kale & chili oil
Angry Crab (pc)
spicy crab wrapped in fresh tuna, topped w/ tempura crunch
Orange Rush ( Pc )
scallops wrapped in salmon, lightly seared and finished with a citrus glaze
Grilled Hamachi Nigiri ( Pc )
hamachi kissed by the grill, brushed w/ soy sauce & topped w/ minced jalapeno
Grilled Scallop Nigiri ( pc )
scallop kissed by the grill and topped w/ scallion mayo & black tobiko
Fiesta Maki ( pc )
tuna, salmon, jalapeno, avocado, cilantro, masago, chili oil, lime juice
S.O.S. Maki ( pc )
crispy salmon skin, octopus, spicy aioli, cucumber, masago
Flaming Tuna Maki ( pc )
shrimp tempura & cucumber, topped w/ seared tuna & truffle soaked scallions
Green Monster Maki ( pc )
shrimp tempura, unagi & crab wrapped in avocado, topped w/ mayo & masago
Spicy Toro Maki
spicy toro (fatty tuna), avocado, black tobiko, masago, spicy mayo, truffle soaked scallions
Wagyu Fried Rice
Japanese wagyu beef, shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, carrots, shallots
Momo
chicken thigh w/ yakitori glaze
Shiitake
grilled w/ ponzu sauce and lemon juice
Hotate
scallop w/ caramelized onion sauce, yuzu & scallions
Short Rib
pear, garlic, ginger, berry-red wine reduction
Char Siu
braised pork belly w/ black garlic sauce
CHARBROIL SKEWERS
TEPPAN
Yaki Soba
stir-fried egg noodles & seasonal vegetables. Add $ for pork, beef, chicken, or shrimp
Chef's Choice ( pc )
pieces of delicious and thoughtfully selected Sashimi