Agedashi tofu
$12.00lightly fried tofu with bonito flakes & dashi broth
FishSoyWheat
Kai Zan
Chicago, IL
2557 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, 60622-451636 itemsUpdated August 5, 2026
Structured menu data
Allergen terms are identified from menu descriptions.
APPETIZER
Edamame
$8.00boiled soybeans w/ sea salt
Soy
Green Salad
$10.00seasonal greens w/ ginger dressing
SesameSoy
Karaage (5 pc)
$15.00Japanese style fried chicken
EggsWheat
Momo
$7.00chicken thigh w/ yakitori glaze and green onion
SoyWheat
Shiitake
$8.00grilled with ponzu sauce and lemon juice
FishSoyWheat
Shishito Peppers
$9.00Japanese peppers topped w/ bonito flakes & ponzu
FishSoyWheat
Takoyaki (2 pc)
$11.00fried octopus dumplings w/ bonito flakes & wasabi aioli
EggsFishShellfishWheat
CHARBROIL SKEWERS
Char Siu
$11.00braised pork belly w/ black garlic sauce & shallots
SoyWheat
Short Rib
$12.00pear, garlic, ginger, berry reduction
KAI ZAN FAVORITES
Angry Crab (2pc)
$14.00spicy crab wrapped in tuna, topped w/ tempura crunch
FishShellfishWheat
Dynamite Bites (4pc)
$21.00scallops, masago, spicy & wasabi mayo, truffle scallions, tempura crunch
EggsShellfishWheat
Ebi-Sake Maki (8pc)
$22.00tempura, salmon, cucumber, spicy mayo, yuzu, pickled red onions
EggsFishWheat
Fiesta Maki (6pc)
$18.00tuna, salmon, jalapeño, avocado, cilantro, masago, chili oil, lime juice
EggsFish
Flaming Tuna Maki (8pc)
$21.00shrimp tempura & cucumber, topped w/ seared tuna & truffle soaked scallions
EggsFishShellfishWheat
Futomaki (6pc)
$16.00spinach, carrots, avocado, pickled daikon, ginger, scallops, uni, shiso, sesame seeds
FishSesameShellfish
Green Monster Maki (8pc)
$27.00shrimp tempura, unagi & crab wrapped in avocado, topped w/ mayo & masago
EggsShellfishWheat
Grilled Hamachi Nigiri (1pc)
$9.00hamachi kissed by the grill, brushed w/ soy sauce & topped w/ minced jalapeño
FishSoy
Hamachi Jalapeño (4pc)
$21.00yellowtail, pickled jalapeño, tobiko, tomato & cilantro
Fish
Orange Rush (2pc)
$14.00scallops wrapped in salmon, lightly seared with a citrus glaze
FishShellfish
Scallops or Oyster Shooter
uni, scallops, or oyster served in ponzu sauce
FishShellfishSoy
Spicy Toro Maki (6pc)
$29.00spicy toro (fatty tuna), avocado, black tobiko, masago, spicy mayo, truffle soaked scallions
EggsFish
Tuna-Scallop Handroll (1pc)
$19.00spicy tuna and scallop, wasabi aioli
EggsFishShellfish
Wagyu Fried Rice
$39.00Japanese wagyu beef, shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, carrots, shallots
ShellfishSoy
OMAKASE
Chef's Choice
Experience Chef Melvin & Carlo's Omakase. Full reservation time required for this menu
SASHIMI
Chefs Choice (8pc)
$38.008 pieces of delicious and thoughtfully selected Sashimi
Fish
Tuna Flight (limited availability)
$27.00one piece each, Otoro, Chutoro, Tuna
Fish
TEPPAN
Collar of the Day
grilled fish collar served w/ ponzu-scallion sauce & grated daikon, served w/ miso & rice
FishSoy
Escolar OR Maguro Pearls (4pc)
$14.00spicy seared escolar or tuna w/ soy & truffle oil soaked scallions
FishSesameSoyWheat
Salmon
$26.00choice of teriyaki, butteryaki, or shioyaki, served w/ miso & rice
FishSoyWheat
Salmon Yuzu (4pc)
$16.00salmon w/ pickled jalapeño, red onion, daikon & yuzu
Fish
Yaki Soba
$19.00stir-fried egg noodles & seasonal vegetables
EggsSoyWheat
YASAI (Vegetarian)
Mushroom Medley
$15.00shiitake, shimeji, maitake, and king oyster mushrooms, garlic butter, honey-wasabi soy, brussel sprouts, taro
DairySoy
Polenta Bites (2pc)
$16.00black garlic polenta wrapped in escolar, topped w/ toro, crispy kale & chili oil
Fish
Vegetable Tempura Maki (6pc)
$15.00tempura (purple yam, pumpkin, sweet potato), avocado, sweet soy, wasabi mayo
EggsSoyWheat
Yasai Nigiri (6pc)
$21.006 piece chef's choice of vegetarian nigiris
Fish
Allergen information is provided as a guide and is not medical advice. Always confirm with your healthcare provider and inform restaurant staff about dietary restrictions before ordering.