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    Jinsei Motto 2456 North California Ave

    2456 North California Avenue

    Chicago, IL 60647


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    Starters
    Sushi
    Maki
    Wood Oven
    Robata
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    Starters

    • Chicken Karaage

      crispy fried chicken, shichimi, aioli
      $12.00
    • Crispy Rice

      spicy bluefin tuna, yuzu soy
      $12.00
    • Cucumber Salad

      honey soy, chili crunch, sesame
      $8.00
    • Miso Soup

      dry aged dashi, tofu, wakame, negi
      $5.00
    • Summer Salad

      michigan green & asparagus, tropea onion, watermelon radish, yuzu vin
      $14.00
    • Wood Fired Edamame

      umami dust, lemon
      $7.00

    Sushi

    • Akami

      lean bluefin tuna
      $7.00
    • Chu Toro

      medium fatty bluefin tuna belly
      $8.00
    • Hiramasa

      yellowtail amberjack
      $7.00
    • Hotate

      hokkaido scallop
      $7.00
    • Ikura

      marinated salmon roe
      $7.00
    • Kanpachi

      amberjack
      $7.00
    • Kinmedai

      goldeneye snapper
      $8.00
    • Madai

      sea bream, japan
      $6.00
    • O Toro

      super fatty bluefin tuna belly
      $10.00
    • Sake

      king salmon
      $6.00
    • Sawara

      japanese spanish mackerel
      $8.00
    • Suzuki

      sea perch
      $8.00
    • Unagi

      bbq eel
      $6.00
    • Uni

      sea urchin
      $16.00
    • Uni/Ikura

      OUT OF STOCK
      $12.00
    • Uni/Toro

      $15.00
    • Wagyu

      stone axe beef
      $15.00
    • Zuke Sake

      marinated king salmon
      $6.00
    • Classic 8pcs Nigiri

      akami, sake, zuke sake, hiramasa
      $39.00
    • Tokushu 12pcs Nigiri

      dry aged bluefin tuna & seasonal japanese fish
      $69.00

    Maki

    • "Hamachi" Maki

      poblano, kosho vin, cucumber, cilantro, avo
      $16.00
    • 1 Up

      truffle, smoked and pickled mushrooms, crispy enoki
      $14.00
    • Battle Royale

      spicy octopus, chu toro, purple shiso
      $21.00
    • Big Tuna

      lean tuna, fatty tuna, chives
      $23.00
    • Hidden Dragon

      tempura shrimp, unagi, fried shallots, avo
      $15.00
    • Spicy Tuna

      spicy lean & fatty bluefin tuna
      $16.00
    • Spider

      maryland soft shell crab, michigan asparagus, avo
      $24.00
    • Seared miso maki

      $14.00

    Wood Oven

    • Broccolini

      gomae, chili crunch
      $13.00
    • Pattypan Squash

      $14.00
    • Mushrooms

      shiitake, maitake, king oyster, mountain veggies, nori butter
      $14.00
    • Sablefish

      24 hour shio koji
      $16.00
    • Wagyu Picanha

      stone axe beef, shiso chimichurri
      $34.00

    Robata

    • Cabbage

      konbu soubise, ash
      $13.00
    • Chicken Thigh

      green curry, basil
      $14.00
    • Lamb Chops

      toasted rice, shallot, mint, cilantro
      $19.00
    • Sungold Tomatoes

      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.00

    Dessert

    • Sugar Tart

      jaggery, sesame, pippali, valrhona pearls
      $10.00
    • Tiramisu

      sudachi, lemongrass, kaffir lime
      $9.00

    Sides/Sauces

    • Koshihikari Rice

      steamed, unseasoned koshihikari rice
      $4.00
    • Sushi Rice

      koshihikari rice seasoned with our house sushi vinegar
      $4.00
    • Spicy Mayo

      $1.00
    • Sweet Soy

      $1.00
    • Fire Sauce

      spicier than our spicy mayo
      $1.00
    • Fresh Wasabi

      fresh grated japanese wasabi
      $8.00
    • Ponzu

      yuzu citrus soy
      $1.00
    • Aioli

      $1.00

    All hours
    SundayClosed
    MondayClosed
    TuesdayClosed
    Wednesday5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Thursday5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Friday5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Saturday5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    JINSEI MOTTO brings a distinctive approach to Japanese cuisine in the heart of Logan Square. As Chicago’s original and largest dry aged seafood sushi restaurant, JINSEI MOTTO explores the depth and complexity that dry aging brings to exceptional seafood. Live fire cooking further enhances the menu, adding warmth and smokiness to carefully sourced seafood and seasonal ingredients. With a focus on technique, balance, and ingredient integrity, JINSEI MOTTO offers a fine, yet welcoming dining experience, inviting guests to discover a new expression of sushi and Japanese cuisine.

    Location

    2456 North California Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647

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