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We respect traditions but keep things uniquely untraditional. Ice cold asahi, tonkotsu ramen and late-night fried rice are instant classics.
Food Menu
San SPECIALTIES
Smoked Salmon Nigiri
wasabi caviar
9
Raw Tuna*
sesame crisps, poblano, avocado
13
Salad-San
carrot-ginger dressing
6
Kale & Cashew Salad
poached chicken, sweet onion vin
10
Karaage Chicken Nuggets
lime kosho aioli
11
Mantou Buns
$5 (ea)
Fried Chicken
shredded cabbage, japanese mustard
Pork Belly
spicy mayo, kimchi cucumber
Tempura Shiitake
tobanjan, mizuna greens
Chicken Wings
$11 (5 Pc)
Spicy Szechuan
Sticky Thai
Dumplings
XOXO Shrimp & Pork
9
Crispy Berkshire
9
Wagyu Gyoza
12
Ramen
all ramen are served with tokyo wavy noodles from sun noodle
Imperial Shio*
vegetable broth, molten egg, tofu, nori
13
Tonkotsu*
traditional broth, chashu, molten egg
15
Kimchi & Fried Chicken
fried garlic, buttered corn
16
Spicy Miso
ground pork, kung pao chilies, napa cabbage
14
Sumo Bowl*
chashu, xo wontons, spicy crushed egg
18
Short Rib Pho
beef broth, fresno chilies, thai basil
17
Ramen Additions
Fried Garlic
0.50
Sesame Chili
0.50
Molten Egg*
1
Buttered Corn
1
Bok Choy
2
Fresh Tofu
2
Fried Chicken
4
Chashu Pork
4
XOXO Wontons
5
Kae-Dama!
Kae-Dama!
noodle refill
3
Veg
$4
Fried Brussels
Chinese Broccoli
Spicy Kimchi
Late Night Fried Rice
Late Night Fried Rice
after 10 pm!
Express Lunch Menu
Express Lunch
Express Lunch
served with your choice of main dish and one rice plate with small salad-san & marinated cucumbers
15
Rice Plate
Served with japanese rice, shishito pepper and tomato. Choose one rice plate:
Miso Salmon*
Panko-Crusted Chicken
Skirt Steak*
Mushroom Tempura
Ramen
Choose One Main Dish:
Shio*
chicken broth, molten egg, tofu, nori
Tonkotsu*
pork broth, chashu pork, molten egg japanese
Japanese Veg Curry
shiitake, carrot, peas, peppers
Tuna Jalapeño Roll*
avocado, cilantro
Additions
Fried Garlic
0.50
Molten Egg*
1
Buttered Corn
1
Bok Choy
2
Kimchi
4
Tofu
2
Chashu Pork
4
Fried Chicken
4
XO Wontons
5
Drink Menu
Cocktails
Cilantro-Lime Margarita
casamigos blanco, yuzu, spicy lime salt
11
Okinawa Ol' Fashioned
rittenhouse rye, okinawan sugar, big ice cube
13
Toki & Topo
toki japanese whisky, yuzu, topo chico
12
Penicillin #2
mars iwai whisky, honey, ginger, lemon
11
Nikka Negroni
nikka coffey gin, cocchi rosa, aperol
14
Japanese Yuzu Highball
toki, soda, lemon
13
Raspberry Hibiscus Shrub
add basic vodka or roku gin for $6
5
Sake Bombs
$8. Choice of:
Original
Yuzu
Kimchi
Asahi Cold Draft
Asahi Cold Draft
imported japanese lager run through our hoshizaki blast chiller and served ice cold in a frosted mug
7
Bottles and Cans
Sapporo
12oz 6
Tiger
16oz 6
Pipeworks Ninja vs. Unicorn
16oz 9
Tiger Fighting Cock
8
Sake
Majestic Crane (Warm)
kimoto junmai
9
Jokigen
yuzu sake
13
Kibo
junmai
180ml 11
Panda Cup
junmai
180ml 15
Onikoroshi "Juice" Box
futsushu
180ml 11
Chrysanthemum Water
honjozo genshu
200ml 16
Crazy Milk
nigori
300ml 35
Pure Dusk
junmai daiginjo
300 ml 38
Japanese Whisky
Prices are for 1 oz and 2 oz pours.
Akashi White Oak
8
15
Akashi Ume
12
20
Mars Iwai
7
12
Mars Iwai Tradition
9
16
Mars Kohiganzakura Nature
16
32
Mars Shinanotanpopo
18
35
Mars Single Cask 2012
24
48
Mars Komagatake Limited 2018
24
48
Mars Komagatake Double Cellars
25
50
Mars Lucky Cat "May"
20
40
Mars 3 Plus 25
44
88
Hibiki Harmony
12
24
Hibiki 17 Yr.
33
65
Hibiki 21 Yr.
43
86
Toki
8
15
Yamazaki 12 Yr.
14
28
Yamazaki 18 Yr.
41
82
Hakushu 12 Yr.
14
28
Hakushu 18 Yr.
41
82
Nikka Coffey Grain
10
18
Nikka Coffey Malt
13
24
Nikka from the Barrel
12
24
Yoichi Single Malt
11
21
Miyagikyo 12 Yr.
15
30
Taketsuru Pure Malt
8
15
Taketsuru 17 Yr.
25
50
Taketsuru 21 Yr.
33
65
Ichiro's Chichibu The First 3 Yr.
21
42
Ichiro's The Peated
26
52
Ichiro's The Floor Malted
23
46
Ichiro's on The Way
22
44
Ichiro's Malt & Grain
14
26
Ichiro's Single Malt US Edition
35
69
Wine
Giuliana Prosecco, NV, 187ml
14
Les Silex Sauvignon Blanc, 2016
12
54
Le Grand Pinot Noir, 2016
13
59
Whiskey
Rittenhouse Rye
10
Buffalo Trace
12
Jameson
10
Kavalan King Car "Conductor"
30
Kavalan "Sherry Oak"
35
Beverages
Yuzu Lemonade
4
Genmaicha Hot Green Tea
3
Oi Ocha Iced Green Tea
4
Limitless Iced Sweetened Mint Matcha
4
Q Ginger Beer
3
Sprite
3
Coke
3
Diet Coke
3
Ginger Ale
3
Large Party Carryout Menu
All menu items serve 8 people
Raw
Smoked Salmon Nigiri
wasabi caviar
36
Raw Tuna*
sesame crisps, poblano, avocado
27
Salad
Salad-San
carrot-ginger dressing
18
Dumplings
XOXO Shrimp/Pork
27
Traditional Gyoza
crispy angel's wings
45
Chicken Wings
Spicy Szechuan or Sticky Thai
45
Ramen
all ramen are served with tokyo wavy noodles from sun noodle
Shio*
chicken broth, molten egg, tofu, nori
114
Tonkotsu*
traditional broth, chashu, molten egg
112
Kimchi & Fried Chicken
fried garlic, buttered corn
138
Spicy Miso
ground pork, kung pao chilies, napa cabbage
130
Shiitake
mushroom broth, tofu, fried shiitakes
112
Sumo Bowl*
chashu, xo wontons, spicy crushed egg
154
Ramen-Additions
Fried Garlic
4
Sesame Chili Oil
4
Molten Egg*
8
Buttered Corn
8
Roasted Tomatoes
8
Bok Choy
16
Kimchi
16
Tofu
16
Fried Chicken
32
Chashu Pork
32
XO Wontons
40
Extra Broth
Chicken Broth
50
Vegetable Broth
50
Fried Rice
Vegetable
39
Shrimp & Bacon
48
Dessert
Yuzu Lemon Tarts
40
Hot Donuts
30
Ordering
Minimum 24 hours advance notice is required for all large party orders.
Pick Up
Let us know when you want your order and it will be packed, hot and ready to go!
Delivery & Set Up
Stuck at the office?
We'll come to you! We will bring serving ware and all the utensils that you will need, and even set it up for you. We serve the downtown Chicago area but are happy to go as far as you need us to. A delivery fee will be applied and 24 hour advance notice is required. Call for details
Events
Need some additional help on site?
Let us know and we are happy to bring our staff to you! Staff is subject to availability
Service Items
Reusable chafing set (Includes rack & sternos)
9.95
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness