Thursday, OCTOBER 15th

Menu $70 per person / optional drink pairings $40

Join Gaijin in celebrating local autumn harvests with a five-course plant-based tasting menu from chef Marcus Rasmussen!

Enjoy Japanese-inspired dishes showcasing the many exceptional plant-based ingredients of the region, sourced from local farmers and foragers.

Specially curated beverage pairings will be available to add to your experience.

This is a one-night-only celebration of summer you won't want to miss!

MENU

first
fall tsukemono: grape daikon / red kuri squash pickle / sesame pickled turnip

second
roasted brussels sprout / miso sweet potato / yuzu glaze / crunch topping

third
fall vegetable soup / mochi / soft tofu

fourth
tempura pumpkin and maitake osaka-style okonomiyaki / burnt maple chili okonomiyaki sauce / kewpie

fifth
caramel apple kakigori: green apple syrup / caramel / peanut brittle / fresh apple

This tasting menu is a set five course menu. Our kitchen appreciates advance notice of dietary restrictions and allergies. Please email us at info@gaijinchicago.com.

Please note that our full a la carte menu will be available for the evening. Although all tasting menu dishes are vegetarian and can be prepared vegan upon request, we cannot guarantee no cross contamination with animal products.