KAI ZAN

Welcome to KAI ZAN, a Japanese Asian Fusion restaurant located in Chicago's Ukrainian Village neighborhood. Known for its intimate setting and top-notch food, KAI ZAN offers a unique dining experience for those looking to indulge in flavorful dishes.

Upon entering KAI ZAN, you are greeted with a cozy interior, complete with pop music playing in the background. The menu boasts a variety of appetizers, from traditional Edamame to more adventurous options like Dynamite Mussels and Tako Yaki. The Charbroil Skewers section offers delicious options such as Momo Chicken and Shiitake mushrooms, perfect for sharing with friends.

One of the standout features of KAI ZAN is its selection of signature dishes, including the Madai Carpaccio, Polenta Bites, and Eskimo Clouds. These dishes showcase the chef's creativity and expertise, providing a memorable culinary experience for diners.

Customers rave about the omakase experience at KAI ZAN, with courses like the Angry Crab, Orange Rush, and Shooters receiving high praise. The attention to detail and quality of ingredients shine through in each dish, leaving diners satisfied and eager to return.

Whether you're a sushi enthusiast or looking to try something new, KAI ZAN offers a diverse menu with options for everyone. The friendly staff and reasonable prices make dining at KAI ZAN a delightful experience that you won't soon forget.

If you're in the Chicago area and craving exceptional Japanese cuisine, make a reservation at KAI ZAN for a memorable dining experience that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more.

KAI ZAN Menu

Location

Address: 2557 W Chicago Ave Chicago, IL 60622
Phone: (773) 278-5776

🕓 Work Hours
MON Closed
TUE 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
WED 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
THU 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
FRI 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
SAT 4:30 PM - 11:00 PM
SUN Closed

Business info

  • Takes Reservations
    Yes
  • Delivery
    No
  • Takeout
    No
  • Pescatarian Options
    Yes
  • Vegan Options
    Yes
  • Limited Vegetarian Options
    Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible
    Yes
  • Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
  • Accepts Android Pay
    No
  • Accepts Apple Pay
    No
  • Intimate
    Yes
  • Moderate Noise
    Yes
  • Casual Dress
    Yes
  • Offers Catering
    Yes
  • Good for Groups
    Yes
  • Good for Dinner
    Yes
  • Street Parking
    Yes
  • Free Wi-Fi
    Yes
  • Beer & Wine Only
    Yes
  • Gender-neutral restrooms
    Yes
  • Outdoor Seating
    No
  • Not Good For Kids
    No
  • Waiter Service
    No
  • Happy Hour
    No
  • Drive-Thru
    No
  • Dogs Not Allowed
    No
  • TV
    No
  • Heated Outdoor Seating
    No
  • Covered Outdoor Seating
    No
  • Private Dining
    No
  • Bike Parking
    Yes
  • Provides reusable tableware
    Yes

Last Reviews

  • Author: Alice H.

    03 September 2024

    4 to 4.5 stars for the fall omakase. The current menu (which just came out) has strong dishes like salmon with shiso & puffed quinoa and short rib yake. However, there were a few weaker courses (dashi & hamachi). The final "dessert" course was a tasty shrimp tempura hand roll that left you feeling full and satiated. I would love to return to sample the rolls which looked appetizing & tempting! Service was quick and super efficient. Strict adherence to the allotted time.

  • Author: Cindy N.

    31 August 2024

    Amazing! We had such a lovely dinner here. The cozy interior with pop music had us nodding her heads while enjoying the Chef's Omakase 10-course meal. Pricing is extremely reasonable for $99 per person. Some memorable parts of our meal included the amuse bouche with fish in a watermelon puree, nigiri pieces including fluke, chutoro, and salmon, fried short rib ball, and hand roll. For dessert, we shared the Coconut Ube Cake which was divine. Coconut foam plus ube served with Japanese pumpkin, and almonds. Perfect combination of sweetness combined with the crispy almonds for a texture contrast. Service was exceptional as well.

  • Author: Lisa M.

    15 August 2024

    Omakase at Kai Zan. Food Quality never fails here. Rice is made perfectly the way sushi rice should be made. The size and freshness of the sushi is the exactly what it should be. Service is great and place is quaint.

  • Author: Jennifer N.

    12 August 2024

    Our party of 4 was seated in a separate little room which had its own privacy that I really liked. My friend was raving about their Polenta Bites & Spicy Toro Maki, so I was super excited to try those on top of their Fiesta Roll. All of these were amazing!! I love the crispy kale that they use here, it adds for a really flavorful crunch which was a nice surprise. The Fiesta Roll was different as I'm not used to lime on a roll, but it definitely works! The Spicy Toro Maki was really good too, I'm not a huge fan of tuna as I highly prefer salmon but here, I found myself to gravitate towards their tuna the most. I would definitely recommend ordering any of the 3 I tried as they were all yummy choices!

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