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    Kai Japanese Kitchen 2 North River Street

    2 North River Street

    Aurora, IL 60506


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    N/A Beverages
    Starters
    Seafood Starters
    Soup/Salad
    Ramen
    Hot Dishes
    Desserts
    Sashimi / Nigiri
    Classic Maki
    Signiture Maki
    Vegan Maki
    Sushi Chef Specials
    Sides
    Kids Bento
    Side Sauces
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    N/A Beverages

    • Coke

      $4.00
    • Diet Coke

      $4.00
    • Sprite

      $4.00
    • Kiddie Cocktail

      $4.00
    • Lemonade

      $4.00
    • Iced Tea

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.00
    • Arnold Palmer

      $4.00
    • Ginger Ale

      $4.00
    • Coke Zero

      $4.00
    • Thai Iced Tea

      $5.00
    • Japanese Soda

      $5.00
    • Hot Tea

      $7.00
    • Saratoga Water 500ml

      $4.00
    • Pelegrino 500ml

      $6.00
    • Cranberry Juice

      $4.00
    • Orange Juice

      $4.00
    • Pineapple Juice

      $4.00

    Starters

    • Edamame

      Steamed Edamame with Sea Salt
      $6.00
    • Charred Edameme

      Charred Soy Beans with Spicy Black Bean Garlic Sauce
      $7.00
    • Kurobuta Green Beans

      Sauteed Green Beans Crispy Shallots, Kurobuta Sausage, Candied Walnuts With a Garlic Soy Glaze
      $9.00
    • Harbor Gyoza (Dumplings)

      6pcs Chicken Dumplings with Yuzu Togarashi Dipping Sauce. Choice of Steamed/Pan Fried/Deep Fried
      $9.00
    • Oyster Mushrooms

      Grilled King Oyster Mushrooms Served with a Tangy Garlic Soy Sauce
      $8.00
    • Crispy Brussels

      Flash Fried Brussel Sprouts , Carrots, Onions, Cabbage, Jalapenos and Shallots with a Sweet Chili Glaze
      $12.00

    Seafood Starters

    • Crispy Rice

      Crispy Sushi Rice with Tuna Tartare topped with Spicy Aioli and Unagi Sauce
      $15.00
    • Crab Rangoon

      6 pcs Crispy Wonton filled with Crab, Cream Cheese Served Over Spicy Mango Sauce
      $14.00
    • Honey Rock Shrimp Tempura

      Shrimp Tempura Topped with Candied Walnuts and Creamy Honey Aioli
      $13.00
    • Tidal Ika Calamari

      Seasoned Calamari with Ginger, Garlic and Green Chilis served with a Citrus Togarashi Aioli
      OUT OF STOCK
      $15.00
    • Jalapeno Salmon Poppers

      Deep-Fried Jalapenos Stuffed with Spicy Salman and Cream Cheese. Topped with Shredded potato Chips and Unagi Sauce
      $12.00
    • Tiger Shrimp

      4 shrimp 2 skewers Grilled Black Tiger Shrimp Skewers Topped with Lemongrass Sauce
      $14.00

    Soup/Salad

    • Miso Soup

      Traditional Soy Bean Soup with Tofu, Wakame, Scallions and Shitake Mushrooms
      $4.50
    • Shoga Breeze Salad

      Romaine, Cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes, Carrots, Avocado and Crispy Wontons served with Ginger Dressing
      $9.00
    • Seaweed Salad

      Seasoned Seaweed with Cucumbers and Sesame Seeds
      $10.00

    Ramen

    • Shio Ramen

      Chicken Broth, Corn, Bamboo Shoots, Scallions, Noodles and Soft Boiled Egg Choice of Katsu Chicken or Pork Chashu
      $14.00
    • Tonkutsu Ramen

      Pork Broth, Corn, Bamboo Shoots, Scallions, Noodles and Soft Boiled Egg. Choice of Katsu Chicken or Pork Chashu
      $15.00

    Hot Dishes

    • Lemongrass Chicken

      Wrap Style Dish. Sauteed Chicken, Onions, Mushrooms, Jalapeno, Basil, Carrots With Lemongrass Sauce Choice of White or Vegetable Fried Rice
      $18.00
    • Galbi-Yaki

      Korean Galbi Ribs with Japanese style Chimichurri and Kimchi. Choice of White or Vegetable Fried Rice
      $18.00
    • Monsoon Vegan Curry and Tofu

      Tofu, Mango, Bok Choy and Cherry Tomatoes Served with a Spicy Curry Sauce Choice of White or Vegetable Fried Rice
      $16.00
    • Wave Katsu Curry

      Katsu Chicken with Traditional Curry Sauce and Medium Boiled Egg
      $17.00
    • Miso Yaki Salmon

      Scottish Salmon with Miso Glaze served with Pickled Cucumber and Roasted Carrots and Bean Sprouts
      $23.00
    • Tsunami Steak

      8oz Sirloin with Teriyaki Demi Glaze Served With Roasted Fingerling Potatoes and Roasted Vegetables.
      $33.00
    • Hibachi Fried Rice

      Fried Rice with Carrots, Green Peas, Garlic, Onion, Scallion and Egg Choice of Vegetable, Chicken, Shrimp, Steak or Pork Belly
      $11.00

    Desserts

    • Mochi

      Choose 3 flavors of Chewy Sticky Japanese Confection made from Glutinous Rice Flour
      $9.00
    • Tempura Ice Cream

      Tempura Fried Ice Cream Topped with Blueberry Compote
      $9.00
    • Green Tea Tiramisu

      Mascarpone Tiramisu With Green Tea
      $11.00
    • B-Day Mochi

      One Piece Mochi
      $2.50

    Sashimi / Nigiri

    • Maguro-Big Eye Tuna

      2pcs Big Eye Tuna
      $8.00
    • Chu Toro-Tuna

      2pcs Chu Toro Tuna
      OUT OF STOCK
      $13.00
    • Toro-Tuna

      2 pcs Totto (fatty) Tuna
      OUT OF STOCK
      $16.00
    • Hamachi-Yellowtail

      2pcs Yellowtail
      $12.00
    • Nama Sake- Salmon

      2pcs Scottish Salmon
      $7.00
    • Smoked Salmon

      2pcs Smoked Salmon
      $9.00
    • Shima Aji-Striped Jack

      2pcs Striped Jack
      $9.00
    • Ikura-Salmon Roe

      Salmon Eggs
      $7.00
    • Tobiko-Flying Fish Eggs

      Flying Fish Eggs
      $7.00
    • Ebi-Shrimp

      2pcs Black Tiger Shrimp
      $7.00
    • Hotate-Scallops

      2pcs Scallops
      $11.00
    • Unagi-Eel

      2pcs Grilled Eel
      $8.00
    • Escolar-White Tuna

      2pcs Escolar
      $7.00
    • Tomago-Egg

      2pcs Tomago
      $6.00
    • Suzuki-Striped Bass

      2pcs Striped Bass
      $10.00
    • Taco-Octopus

      $7.00

    Classic Maki

    • Crunchy Roll

      6 pcs Shrimp Tempura, Masago, Cucumber, Avocado, Spicy Aioli and Soy Glaze Sauce
      $10.00
    • Dynamite Roll

      5 pcs Tempura Maki with Tuna and Salmon Mix, Water Chestnuts, Cream Cheese and Jalapeno. Topped with Spicy Aioli and Unagi Sauce
      $12.00
    • Spicy Tuna Roll

      5 pcs Big Eye Tuna, Avocado and Jalapeno topped with Spicy Togarashi Aioli
      $9.00
    • Spicy Salmon Roll

      5 Pcs Scottish Salmon, Cucumber, Avocado and Jalapeno topped with Spicy Togarashi Aioli
      $10.00
    • Shrimp Tempura Roll

      6pcs Shrimp Tempura, Cucumber Avocado and Spicy Aioli
      $9.00
    • Philadelphia Roll

      8 pcs Smoked Salmon, Avocado, Cream Cheese and Cucumber
      $10.00
    • Salmon Skin Roll

      5pc Crispy Salmon Skin, Radish, Cream Cheese and Cucumber
      $9.00
    • California Roll

      8 pcs Creamy Crab Mix, Avocado and Cucumber
      $9.00
    • Spicy California Roll

      8pcs Creamy Crab Mix, Avocado and Cucumber topped with Spicy Aioli, Wasabi Aioli and Sriracha
      $10.00
    • Soft Shell Crab Roll

      8 pcs Soft Shell Crab, Avocado, Radish Sprouts, Cucumber and Spicy Yuzu Aioli
      $15.00
    • Rainbow Roll

      8 pcs Variety of Fish, Crab Mix,Masago, Cucumber and Avocado
      $15.00
    • Unagi Kabayaki Roll

      8 pcs Eel, Shrimp Tempura, Avocado, Cucumber and Spicy Aioli
      $15.00

    Signiture Maki

    • Summer Roll

      8 pcs Scottish Salmon, Crab Mix, Shrimp Tempura, Avocado, Lemon topped with Jalapeno Citrus Sauce
      $16.00
    • Aburi Salmon Roll

      8 pcs Flame-Seared Scottish Salmon, Crab Mix, Avocado, Cucumber topped with Unagi Sauce and Spicy Mayo
      $15.00
    • Volcano Roll

      8 pcs Baked Bay Scallops with Shrimp Tempura, Crab Yuzu, Creamy Spicy Dynamite Sauce
      $18.00
    • Truffle Escolar Roll

      8 pcs Spicy Tuna, Cucumber, Avocado, Escolar, Fried Shallots and Truffle Vinegar
      $17.00
    • White Tiger Roll

      8 pcs Black Tiger Shrimp, Crab, Avocado, Jalapeno and Baked Chilean Sea Bass
      $15.00
    • Surf & Turf Roll

      8 pcs Lobster Mix, Seared Wagyu Steak, Asparagus, Kaiware Sprouts, Scallions and Truffle Butter Vinaigrette
      $19.00

    Vegan Maki

    • Vegan Avocado Roll

      8 pcs Avocado
      $8.00
    • Vegan Avocado Cucumber Roll

      8 pcs Avocado and Cucumber
      $8.00
    • Vegan Sweet Potato Roll

      5 pcs Sweet Potato Tempura Topped With Vegan Unagi Sauce
      $9.00
    • Vegan Truffle Shiitake Roll

      5pcs Shiitake Tempura, Avocado, Cucumber And a Creamy Truffle Sauce
      $9.00
    • Vegan Crunchy Veggie Roll

      5 pcs Tempura Maki with Avocado, Sweet Potato, Asparagus, Jalapeno, Cream Cheese topped with Wasabi Aioli and Eel Sauce
      $12.00
    • Vegan Midori Roll

      5 pcs BQQ Soy Paper, Fried Shallots, Vegan Cream Cheese, Avocado and topped with Vegan Spicy Aioli
      $10.00
    • Vegan Green Garden Roll

      8pcs Asparagus Tempoua, Cucumber, Avocado Mousse and Spicy Vegan Aioli
      $12.00
    • Vegan Aloha Roll

      8pcs Vegan Salmon, Avocado, Cucumber, Mango, Vegan Aioli and Jalapeno Sauce
      $13.00
    • Vegan Boston Roll

      8pcs Vegan Tuna, Avocado, Cilantro, Jalapeno, Vegan Aioli and Ponzu Sauce
      OUT OF STOCK
      $13.00

    Sushi Chef Specials

    • Hamachi Crudo

      Hamachi, Yuzu Soy Sauce, Fennel, Jalapenos, Truffle Oil, Cilantro, Sesame Seeds and Hawaiian Black Salt
      $16.00
    • Salmon Crudo

      Cured Scottish Salmon, Basil Vinegar Sauce, Chili Oil and Jalapeno
      $14.00
    • Beef Tatake

      Thin-Cut Seared Sirloin Steak with Spicy Radish,Truffle Ponzu Sauce and Scallions
      $14.00
    • Truffle Sashimi

      Big Eye Tuna, Salmon, Hamachi on Truffle Citrus Soy Sauce and Scallions
      $16.00

    Sides

    • Cup White Rice

      $3.00
    • Cup Veg Fried Rice

      $5.00
    • French Fries

      $5.00
    • Side Roasted Vegetables

      $7.00

    Kids Bento

    Served with Edamame, Rice and Seasonal Fruit
    • Kids Chicken Nuggets

      Kids Chicken Nuggets Served with Rice, Edamame and Seasonal Fruit
      $12.00
    • Kids Chicken Teriyaki

      Teriyaki Chicken Served with Rice, Edamame and Seasonal Fruit
      $12.00
    • Kids Avocado Roll

      Avocado Roll Served with Rice, Edamame and Seasonal Fruit
      $12.00
    • Kids Shrimp Tempura 4pcs

      4 pcs Shrimp Tempura Served with Rice, Edamame and Seasonal Fruit
      $12.00
    • Kids Dumplings 3pcs

      3 Chicken Dumplings Served with Rice, Edamame and Seasonal Fruit
      $12.00

    Side Sauces

    • Side Spicy Mayo

      $1.00
    • Side Wasabi Mayo

      $1.00
    • Side Unagi Sauce

      $1.00
    • Side Sriracha

      $1.00
    • Side Chili Oil

      $1.00
    • Side Chili Paste (Sambal)

      $1.00
    • Side Veggie Mayo

      $1.00
    • Side Truffle Vinigarette

      $2.00
    • Side Ponzu Sauce

      $1.00
    • Side Ketchup

    • Side Teriyaki Sauce

      $1.00
    • Side Spicy Mango Sauce

      $1.00
    • Side Leak Puree

    Crispy Rice

    $15.00

    Crispy Sushi Rice with Tuna Tartare topped with Spicy Aioli and Unagi Sauce

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    All hours
    Sunday11:15 am - 8:30 pm
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday11:15 am - 8:30 pm
    Wednesday11:15 am - 8:30 pm
    Thursday11:15 am - 8:30 pm
    Friday11:15 am - 9:30 pm
    Saturday11:15 am - 9:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    Kai Modern Japanese Kitchen is a contemporary restaurant located in the historic Hobbs Building in Aurora serving a diverse selection of sushi, Sahimi, Nigiri, Ramen and Hand Crafted Cocktails.

    Location

    2 North River Street, Aurora, IL 60506

    Directions


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