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    KAI ZAN

    4.6 (1.4k reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 week ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Intimate
    Good for groups

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    Tako Yaki
    Nikki R.

    WOW!!! Kai Zan is officially my new favorite sushi spot in Chicago (and even in all of the US?). The quality of the fish here is unmatched - we tried so many different cuts of meat and they were all phenomal. You truly cannot go wrong getting anything on the menu, but the one thing you simply cannot leave without is the Orange Crush. Our table actually got a second order after trying it! The inside is also super nice. Our party was sat inside a booth and it felt super intimate while not seeming performative or overly ornamental. They had fire 2000s music that somehow fit the vibes perfectly, and I always appreciate when I don't have to yell over a restaurants volume. Service was also phenomenal, will definitely be coming back!!!

    Oyster shooter
    Anna T.

    Wowwww Kai zan is by far the best sushi in Chicago!! I'm so glad I finally went! The space is really cute, we were in a booth. The service was great, our waiter Dan was exceptional! All the food came out very quick! To start we got a bottle of Sauvignon blanc- this was very crisp and refreshing! Apps we did shishito peppers and escolar. The escolar is absolutely incredible. It melts in your mouth and has a truffle sauce. We ended up ordering another! We then did the oyster shooter, angry crab, wagyu fried rice, fiesta maki and spicy toro maki. The oyster shooter is amazing. So much flavor and a bigger portion! My favorite was the spicy toro maki! The tuna was so fresh and the truffle scallions made this the perfect bite! To end I had the matcha cheesecake! This was so good, the matcha flavor was perfect! Not too strong or light! I am already itching to come back!

    Fiesta Maki
    Munsanje M.

    I actually cannot explain how amazing this experience was. By far, best sushi experience I've had this year! Every single piece of fish was SO fresh but also with the added flavors, every single bite was to die for. It's a small sushi spot with limited seating and we sat at the chefs counter which I loved so I could see em everything being made. Our appetizers were incredible! My favorite was the maguro pearls. The scallop nigiri BLEW my mind and hands down best scallop nigiri I've ever had. The servers were so nice and very efficient in coursing our meals out since we did order quite a bit. We can't wait to go back!!! Not one bad thing to say about any dish.

    Mallory F.

    Food was absolutely excellent. Service was top notch. I liked the private booths and appreciated the low key vibe of the place.

    Sara N.

    The best omakase ever!! 11 courses for 98 pp is such a good deal. Every single item was amazing. The service was great, I enjoyed the rundown of each course and they reheated the hot sake for us too. It's very small inside but I enjoyed the bar with the kitchen view and watching the prepping.

    Yellowtail special of the day
    Athena B.

    Kai zan remains one of my favorite sushi spots in Chicago. The maguro and escolar pearls and the orange rush and angry crab are my must gets! Got a spicy scallop handroll this time which was one of the best I've ever had. Also loved the special of the day- the madai carpaccio, was so light and summery and the flavor profile reminded me of a caprese salad.

    Ali M.

    Incredible sushi and really cool ambiance. We sat at the kitchen so were able to see all the food being made which was really interesting to watch. It was however incredibly cramped and you were constantly in the way of someone walking by. The sushi tastes and textures were all incredibly unique and SO tasty. A bit expensive in my opinion so would probably come back for the tasting menu vs a la cart (portions were very small for a la cart).

    Hamachi
    Cindy N.

    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.

    Liz M.

    I was so excited to try Kai Zan with my friend, but I ended up feeling super disappointed. I sat on the experience for a few weeks before deciding to go ahead with a review because I wondered if my experience was just a fluke. Hopefully it is! I fear it may not be. We went around Saint Patrick's Day and did the omakase. It's a good price in theory. The reality was, we were underwhelmed with most courses. There were a few standouts: The most traditional nigiri courses were the best The shooters were huge and impossible to eat without making a mess and ultimately kind of gross because there was copious amounts of foam They had a funny take on fish and chips which in theory sounded interesting but wasn't great, and it just wasn't at all the flavor profile we were there for The desserts were truly bad. Both of them, very disappointing. Be aware that the cheesecake is unlike any form of cheese cake you'll ever encounter and is merely a dry cake with some cheese in it. So overall on food, a B- I guess. As sushi lovers that felt pretty sad! In an omakase I don't expect to love everything but in this case we had to scrounge for items we liked across many dishes we didn't. There was very little heat or acid in the dishes as a whole. The other big issue was service. Service was attentive but incredibly rushed. I had a miscommunication with my friend and didn't realize he'd already been seated before I arrived so I was sat about 5 minutes after our reservation time because I thought I needed to wait for him. That's my bad! But 5 minutes doesn't explain the pace of coursing that took place. We had several drinks each, the omakase, and ordered dessert, and we were rushed at every turn. This included plates being whisked away the moment I set my chopsticks down, while I was still chewing. This also included us being asked to wrap up our dinner a few minutes after dessert was served. We had been there 90 minutes. A restaurants table turns is their business (within reason- I know some folks can be obnoxious and hang around for hours), not my problem. Feeling rushed when we're eating at a perfectly normal pace and trying to enjoy dessert is really, really uncomfortable. You shouldn't offer an omakase if you're going to make people feel like they are sprinting through it.

    flaming scallop

    This spot is pretty small but is my favorite omakase spot in chicago! It is about $100 but doesn't feel as though the quality is being compromised on at all. I enjoy that it was more unique that the standard omakase experiences I'm used to. The courses were creative, & you could choose to participate in table side omakase rather than needing to sit at the chef's counter.

    Kathy T.

    Great selection of more than nigiri/sashimi omakase, however I didn't feel it was worth the price for me.

    Dinner Platter for 1
    Mei Mei H.

    I wasn't able to get a last minute reservation since I was the in the area but the hostess helped me place an order for carry-out. During the beginning of covid I had ordered a dinner bento set that was no longer on the menu but there was a dinner platter set for 1 that I chose. The sushi was just as good as I remembered. It came with a miso soup, flaming tuna maki, chef selection nigiri, fiesta maki, escolar pearls, maguro pearls, piece of angry crab and orange crush piece. The sushi was so delicious and I ended up eating it in my car since I couldn't wait for the long drive home to enjoy it.

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    Ask the Community - KAI ZAN

    Do they have cocktails menu or Japanese plum wine?

    Hi Lisa, we serve wine, sake, and beer. No cocktails or plum wine. See you soon!

    Do you offer takeout? It has been almost impossible for us to dine-in for us.

    We ordered take out before when all the restaurants were closed due to COVID, after that we have been going to dine in. But I do think they still do to go orders.

    I have a reservation, do I still need to call to confirm spots of Omakase?

    Reservation is enough. You don't need to specifically get spots for Omakase.

    Is this restaurant still BYOB?

    Hi, no we are not. We serve wine, sake, and beer. See you soon!… Read more

    What is the price for the non premium omakase?

    Hi there! It is $69 per person. We look forward to serving you!… Read more

    Do you have to have a reservation?

    I highly recommend it.

    How is parking??? What about desserts and cocktails? Thanks!

    There is only street parking. I had to drive up and down the streets to find it. And I had the chocolate cake with ice cream on top.. I forgot what it's called but it was so warm and delicious!!

    Is it still BYOB? Or is there a drinks menu?

    There is a drinks menu. I don't believe that they do BYOB anymore.

    I am going tomorrow. I am so excitimg now, and I want to have Omakase tomorrow. I already noticed this by phone call. See you soon!!?

    Your going to love it!!! Also, the Escolar pearls are a staple!! So delicious!

    Do you have gluten free sushi options for celiacs?

    Hi! Yes we do. See you soon! -KAI ZAN

    Do they have Chawanmushi on their menu?

    Hi Promee, We don't have it in our menu as it is not always available but if you give us at least… Read more

    Is the price for the Premium Omakase $115.00 per person?

    I was there about 3 weeks ago. The "premium" one is $115 per person BUT there's a "regular" Omakase for around $65 per person. That's the one I did - for $65 per person - it was AMAZING and surprisingly a lot of food !

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    Sunda is extremely popular. It was very crowded on a Saturday night. I was literally elbow to elbow…read morewith the table next to me. It is a moderately upscale place, but it is not somewhere I would go for an intimate experience. I eat a lot of sushi but didn't find their menu appeal for a true sushi eater. I decided to lean more into their cooked dishes as this side of the menu was extensive. The boa buns were huge and the buns themselves were good, but the pork inside was cooked. My friends really enjoyed their sushi rolls, but I've had a lot better. I also didn't too much care for my cocktail. Our waitress was good. She was attentive and accommodating and kind. I am glad I tried it as it is popular, but doubt I return.

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    We made reservations for brunch on a Sunday. This place was packed when we arrived and we were…read morestill able to get seated right away. It's crazy it's completely died down by the time we were finished with our meal. The service was great, the interior decor was beautiful and the staff was friendly. The dim sum offered for brunch was good as well but pricey. Especially since some dishes were only offered with two pieces. If you have a party of three then you're kind of forced into buying two of the same dishes. Which is strange. Traditionally most dim sum dishes have three pieces. Rarely see 2 pieces being offered especially for double the price. We ordered their Jiaozi, Char Sui Bao, crab Rangoon, chilly chilli noodles, and their Xiang long Bao. All were great. The chilly chilli noodles is served cold and was very flavorful. The Xiang Kong Bao was amazing. The potstickers was probably my favorite dish and it's mess up char Sui Bao. We were going to order wings but they had ran out I guess by 12pm on a Sunday. I was also going to order fried rice but it wasn't offered for brunch. Overall despite the priciness of the menu, we still enjoyed our food and the service. I obviously knew what I was getting myself into by visiting this place, and can definitely see myself returning in the future.

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