KAI ZAN CHICAGO
Japanese restaurant · West Town ·
Creative sushi bar with inventive rolls, sashimi, and omakase
Creative sushi bar with inventive rolls, sashimi, and omakase
"Back before the Great Chicago Omakase Restaurant Influx of 2018, there was Kai Zan. This sushi spot has been around since 2012 and continues to have one of the best omakase options in the city—and also one of the most affordable. Starting at $96, you get multiple courses of delicious sushi and Japanese small plates, including dishes like scallop shooters that you probably won’t see on other menus. If you’re someone who prefers controlling their own destiny, you can order from a separate a la carte menu of sashimi and nigiri instead." - josh barnett, john ringor
"At this respected sushi destination, it’s best to sit back and let chefs Melvin and Carlo Vizconde do all the work by choosing the omakase menu, which starts at $90. The twin brothers meticulously assemble inventive creations, such as Angry Crab (spicy crab wrapped in tuna and topped with tempura crunch) and Orange Rush (seared scallop wrapped in salmon with a citrus glaze)." - Naomi Waxman
"Kai Zan in Humboldt Park is a sushi spot that’s been around since 2012, and it has one of the best, most affordable omakase options in the city. For $90 you get 10 courses of delicious sushi and Japanese small plates, including dishes like scallop shooters that you probably won’t see on other menus. If you’re someone who prefers controlling their own destiny, you can order from a separate a la carte menu of sashimi and nigiri instead." - adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru
"Kai Zan is a BYOB sushi spot that’s been around since 2012, and it has one of the best, most affordable omakase options in the city. For $75 you get 10 courses of delicious sushi and Japanese small plates, including dishes like scallop shooters that you probably won’t see on other menus. If you’re someone who prefers controlling their own destiny, you can order from a separate a la carte menu of sashimi and nigiri instead. RESERVE A TABLE WITH RESERVE A TABLE" - Josh Barnett
"Collectively, twin chefs Carlo and Melvin Vizconde have spent fifteen years honing their craft at respected sushi establishments before striking out on their own. So yeah, the backstory of this BYOB twenty-two seat sushi spot is just as interesting as the innovative offering of esclar-wrapped oyster clouds, duck skewers, and all manner of sashimi. At $60, the omakase menu is a good way to sample the best of the best."