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Kai Zan
2557 1/2 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
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Main Menu
Wine and Sake List
Main Menu
Appetizers
Edamame*
$4.00
boiled soybeans w/ sea salt
Yu Choy*
$5.00
steamed Asian green leaf cabbage w/ wasabi sauce
Tsukemono*
$6.00
seasonal Japanese pickled vegetables
Agedashi Tofu*
$7.00
deep-fried tofu in kombu broth topped w/ bonito flakes
Green Salad*
$7.00
seasonal greens with ginger dressing
Tako Yaki
$8.00
fried octopus dumpling w/ tako yaki sauce, wasabi mayo & bonito flakes
Karaage
$9.00
Japanese style fried chicken
Escolar Pearls (4p)
$9.00
spicy seared escolar w/ soy & truffle oil soaked scallions
Maguro Pearls (4p)
$9.00
spicy seared tuna w/ soy & truffle oil soaked scallions
Calamari Fry
$10.00
spicy thin cut fried squid jerky w/ nori powder
Dynamite Mussels
$12.00
sake steamed New Zealand mussels topped w/ black tobiko, and negi mayo
Omakase
Chef's Choice
experience Chef Melvin & Carlo's Omakase
- Starting At $60.00
Premium Omakase
Chef Melvin & Carlo's premium Omakase menu focused on carefully selected non-traditional ingredients
- Market Price
Kai Zan Favorites
Uni or Oyster Shooter
$6.00
fresh uni and scallop or oyster served in ponzu sauce w/ quail egg
Madai Carpaccio
$16.00
thin sliced Japanese red snapper topped w/ black tobiko, basil miso & olive oil
Vegetable Tempura Maki (6p)*
$8.00
seasonal tempura vegetable maki
Eskimo Clouds (2p)
$12.00
oyster wrapped in escolar w/ black tobiko, pickled wasabi & tabasco ponzu foam
Angry Crab (2p)
$9.00
spicy crab wrapped in fresh tuna, topped w/ tempura crunch
Orange Rush (2p)
$10.00
sushi scallops wrapped in salmon, lightly seared with a citrus glaze
Grilled Hamachi Nigiri (1p)
$6.00
Hamachi kissed by the grill, brushed w/ soy sauce & topped w/ jalapeño
Grilled Scallop Nigiri (1p)
$6.00
scallop kissed by the grill and topped w/ scallion mayo & black tobiko
Fiesta Maki (6p)
$10.00
tuna, salmon, jalapeño, avocado, cilantro, masago, chili oil, lime juice
Flaming Tuna (8p)
$14.00
shrimp tempura & cucumber, topped w/ seared tuna & truffle soaked scallions
Green Monster
$16.00
shrimp tempura, unagi & crab wrapped in avocado, topped w/ mayo & masago
Charbroil Skewers
Momo
$3.00
chicken thigh w/ yakitori glaze
Shiitake*
$3.00
shiitake mushrooms w/ ponzu
King Oyster Mushroom*
$4.00
teppan seared w/ black garlic sauce
Tako
$7.00
baby octopus w/ lobster sauce
Shishito*
$4.00
Japanese pepper topped w/ bonito flakes
Kamo
$5.00
duck w/ yakitori glaze
Ebi
$5.00
shrimp w/ Japanese scallion-mayo
Hotate
$5.00
scallop w/ caramelized onion, yuzu, and scallions
Beef Tataki
$5.00
NY strip steak w/ yuzu kosho
Char Siu
$6.00
braised pork belly w/ black garlic sauce
Teppan
served w/ miso soup & rice
Yaki Soba
$10.00
stir-fried egg noodles, carrots, cabbage & scallions
- Add pork or beef
- $2.00
- Add shrimp or duck
- $3.00
Chicken Teriyaki
$15.00
chicken thigh glazed with teriyaki sauce
Collar of the Day
grilled fish collar served w/ ponzu-scallion sauce & grated daikon
- Market Price
*can be made vegetarian
Sparkling and Rose
Rose Massaya (Bekaa Valley, Lebanon)
A fresh and simple lighter style rose with hints of strawberries, vanilla, and blackberries
- $9.00
- $30.00
JCB N*21 Brut (Burgundy, France)
A harmony between freshness and fruit, filled with tastes of crisp apples and lemons
- $12.00
- $42.00
DMZ Cabernet Rose (Stellenbosch, South Africa)
$32.00
Made from 100% cabernet grapes, flavors of pomegranate, watermelon, and strawberries play on the tongue
Billecart-Salmon Brut Rose (Champagne, France)
An elegant rose champagne with tastes of tangerines and pears with a raspberry finish
- $95.00
- $180.00
White
Musto Carmelitano (Basilicata, Italy)
A dry moscato with a golden color and tastes of yellow fruits, fresh apples, and pears
- $11.00
- $36.00
Perrone 'Sourgal' (Piedmont, Italy)
Luscious, long, and sweet, with hints of raisins, violets and spices
- $13.00
- $46.00
Milbrandt Traditions Riesling (Columbia Valley,Washington)
Tastes of lush grapefruit and lychee with a touch of minerality and a crisp finish
- $9.00
- $30.00
Wagner-Stempel (Rheinhessen, Germany)
Similar to a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, dry Riesling with hints of passion fruit and minerality
- $12.00
- $42.00
Pfeffingen (Pfalz, Germany)
$42.00
A dry Riesling with hints of white peach and red delicious apple and a persistent finish
Hopler (Austria)
$35.00
Gruner Veltliner, a mix of pears, tropical fruits and a touch of basil
Hyland Estates (Dundee, Oregon)
Gewurztraminer, hints of melon, citrus, and all spice
- $14.00
- $49.00
Domaine Skouras Moscofilero (Argos, Greece)
$36.00
Aromas of white flowers and honeysuckle with hints of orange rind and white pepper finish
Tablas Creek 'Patelin de Tablas Blanc' (Paso Robles, California)
Tastes of white peach, citrus rind, and spice
- $14.00
- $49.00
Seven Hills Pinot Gris (Umpqua Valley, Oregon)
Dry with aromas of spearmint, honeysuckle blossom and fresh hazelnut
- $10.00
- $33.00
Au Bon Climat Pinot Blanc/Pinot Gris (Santa Barbara, California)
$42.00
Scents of pear skin and melon, tastes of citrus fruits and a touch of lemon curd
Leyda Sauvignon Blanc (Leyda Valley, Chile)
A crisp, tangy acidity with herbal citrus and tropical notes
- $8.00
- $27.00
Garcia + Schwaderer Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley, Chile)
Aromas of lemon pith, sage, and white flowers, with a hint of white pepper
- $11.00
- $36.00
Cadaretta Sauvignon Blanc (Columbia Valley, Washington)
A mix of honeycrisp apple, cantaloupe, peach, and lemon zest flavors
- $10.00
- $33.00
Domaine Jean Touzot Macon-Villages Chardonnay (Burgundy, France)
Creamy and fresh with notes of lemon creme and ripe orchard fruits
- $9.00
- $30.00
Domaine Sigalas Assyrtiko Athiri (Santorini, Greece)
$42.00
Mineral-forward with hints of stewed peppery fruits
Red
Angeline Pinot Noir (Sonoma County, California)
Bright flavors of fresh cranberries and maraschino cherries and a toasty oak finish
- $9.00
- $30.00
Garcia + Schwaderer Pinot Noir (Casablanca Valley, Chile)
$36.00
Tastes of sweet red fruit compote with gentle tannins and a lingering spice
Max Reserva Pinot Noir (Casablanca Valley, Chile)
Sweet aromas of cherries, pomegranate, light tobacco, and wet earth
- $11.00
- $36.00
BBQ Zinfandel (Amador County, California)
$30.00
Aromas of cracked pepper, cloves and blackberries with hints of smoke
Terrazgo (Las Arribes, Spain)
$60.00
A silky texture with good acidity and a fruity aftertaste and aromas of licorice and toffee
Truchard Pinot Noir (Napa Valley, California)
$50.00
Bright flavors of cherry jam, cranberries, and sweet vanilla
Finca Decero Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza, Argentina)
Flavors of currants, kirsch, and mint with a fine-grained, oak-driven finish
- $11.00
- $36.00
Domaine des Cantarelles Cabernet Sauvignon (Rhone, France)
$30.00
Intense tastes of cherries and blackberries
Viu Manent Secreto Malbec (Colchagua Valley, Chile)
$36.00
Fruity and fresh with fine tannins with an elegant mineral finish
Sake
Star Filled Sky 300mL Junmai Ginjo Mantensei
$34.00
Overall dry with a soft, honey-laced nose
Bride of the Fox 300mL Junmai Ginjo Kanbara
$37.00
Tastes of nuts and ripe honeydew with a crisp lingering sweet finish
Hawk in the Heavens 300mL Junmai Tentaka Kuni
$31.00
Dry and crisp with tastes of mixed nuts, fresh cut green grass, and earthy notes
Okunomatsu 300mL Junmai Fukushima
$40.00
A mild aroma and deep flavors with a slight sweet finish
Soul of the Sensei 300mL Junmai Daiginjo Takatenjin
$52.00
Notes of spicy honeydew and dry anise with a dry, spicy white pepper, and jasmine finish
Mu Sake 720mL Daiginjo Yaegaki
$75.00
A fruity, dry and perfectly balanced sake with hints of licorice
Okunomatsu 300mL Ginjo Fukushima
$23.00
Medium dry with a refreshing flavor that spreads throughout the mouth
Tears of Dawn 720mL Daiginjo Konteki
$82.00
Aromas of anise, banana, and a hint of rice with a Pleasant long clean finish
Wandering Poet 300mL Junmai Ginjo Rihaku
$37.00
Tastes of bananas and very ripe honeydew with a clean finish
Kurosawa 720mL Junmai Nagano (can be served warm)
$40.00
Made from a rare kimoto brewing process, dry and crisp with earthier flavors
Pearls of Simplicity 720mL Junmai Daiginjo Konteki
$82.00
Bright, floral aromas with crisp, clean flavors of honeydew and lemon
Plum and Nigori
Blossoms of Peace Plum Sake 720mL Tozai
$37.00
Ripe plum flavors with notes of almond and marzipan
Dreamy Clouds 300mL Junmai Nigori Ri
$34.00
Unfiltered sake, slightly creamy and aromas of steamed rice and red plums