Gaijin Menu
Introducing Gaijin: A Japanese Culinary Experience
Nestled in the heart of Chicago, Gaijin presents a vibrant take on traditional Japanese cuisine, particularly renowned for its okonomiyaki; a savory pancake dish that leaves a lasting impression. The menu features an array of thoughtfully crafted options, including vegan and vegetarian dishes, ensuring that there’s something for everyone.
- Diverse Starters: From kombu marinated vegetables to spicy miso soup, each dish is a celebration of freshness and flavor.
- Shared Plates: Enjoy delightful options like boneless short ribs and pork yakisoba, ideal for those dining in groups.
- Charming Atmosphere: With outdoor seating and a trendy ambiance, Gaijin offers a casual yet hip dining experience.
Whether you're visiting for brunch, lunch, or dinner, Gaijin provides a sensory journey through Japan's culinary landscape, making it a must-visit for both locals and tourists alike.
Starters
Kombu Marinated Vegetables
Celery, green beans, radish,
Shiro-Miso Dip & Crudite
Black garlic, yuzu, orange.
Soup
Spicy miso, seasonal vegetables, tofu, nori.
Greens
Werp Farms greens, sesame-yuzu vinaigrette, cucumbers, carrots, arare.
Veggie Korokke
May be raw or undercooked. River valley mushrooms, rice, curry, mighty vine tomatoes, daikon pickle, tonkatsu sauce.
Beef Korokke
May be raw or undercooked. Beef, potato, curry, mighty vine tomatoes, daikon pickle, tonkatsu sauce.
Twice-Cooked Garlic Plate
Shoyu, rayu, senbei crackers.
Bok Choy Plate
Bok choy, sesame, garlic, shoyu, fried shallots.
Arctic Char Plate
Shio-koji arctic char, hot mustard, radishes, 3 sisters pea shoots.
Short Ribs Plate
Boneless short ribs, smoked shoyu, scallions, furikake rice.
Pork Yakisoba Plate
Slagel family farm pork belly, cabbage, scallions, carrots, sauce, sesame.
Octopus Yakisoba Plate
Octopus, cabbage, scallions, carrots, sauce, sesame.
Shrimp Yakisoba Plate
Shrimp, cabbage, scallions, carrots, sauce, sesame.
Shared Plates
Sides
Tsukemono Trio
Japanese pickles.
House-Made Kim-Chi
Steamed Rice
Furikake.
Shrimp Osaka Style Okonomiyaki
Tempura fried shrimp, corn, Creole butter, arare.
Octopus Osaka Style Okonomiyaki
Hot sauce, honey gastrique, bonito.
Pork Osaka Style Okonomiyaki
Publican quality meats sausage & bacon, bonito.
Tofu Osaka Style Okonomiyaki
Phoenix bean tofu, shichimi togarashi, river valley mushrooms, spinach.
Chicken Osaka Style Okonomiyaki
Amish chicken confit, bonito.
Beef Osaka Style Okonomiyaki
Slow-cooked beef, roasted garlic, scallions.
Osaka Style Okonomiyaki Flight
Smaller versions, select 3 limited add-ons.
Okonomiyaki Osaka Style
Okonomiyaki Hiroshima Style
Traditional Hiroshima Style Okonomiyaki
Yakisoba, bacon, egg, bonito.
Vegetarian Hiroshima Style Okonomiyaki
Yakisoba, rivery valley mushrooms, egg, yuba, shio-kombu.
Negiyaki
Bacon, egg, ponzu, bonito.
