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Bring the flavors of Gaijin to your next celebration!
SMALL EVENTS
Our full in-house menu is available for small event catering (with the exception of our kakigori). Simply make your selections, and our team will prepare them with item and allergen labels.
Small event catering orders are available for pickup only at this time.
Local tax + a 10% service charge will be added to the final invoice.
LARGE PARTY
Planning a celebration, team lunch, or client event for ten or more guests? Treat your group to the sizzling, savory delight of freshly made okonomiyaki—right here in the West Loop.
Our curated party menu makes ordering easy: simply choose your favorites, share any dietary preferences or allergies, and we’ll take care of the rest. Every bite is crafted to surprise and satisfy, offering a delicious break from the same old catered fare.
Perfect for:
-Business lunches that make a lasting impression
-Corporate celebrations that bring the team together
Client meetings with a flavorful twist
Want to make it extra special? Ask us about additional à la carte selections for even more variety at the table.
Large party catering orders are available for pickup or delivery within a limited radius.
Local tax + a 15% service charge will be added to the final invoice.
KAKIGORI
17
KURO KUMA
salted caramel ice cream / chocolate syrup / macerated cherries / chocolate cookie ears / feuilletine crumbles / snowcap
17
12
SESAME YUZU (GF)
black sesame ice cream / yuzu syrup / strawberry compote / honey sesame brittle / snowcap
12
12
UJIKINTOKI (GF)
matcha ice cream / red bean paste / matcha syrup / coffee jelly / ube mochi / snowcap
12
HOUSE-MADE ICE CREAM
by the scoop 5
BLACK SESAME
MATCHA
SORBET (DF)
MOCHI DONUTS
glazed rice flour donuts: crispy outside, fluffy and chewy inside 5
COFFEE
CHOCOLATE
KINAKO
MATCHA-CITRUS
PANDAN-COCONUT
STRAWBERRY
HIGHBALLS
14
GAIJIN TOKI HIGHBALL
suntory toki whisky / lemon oil / draft cocktail
14
15
GINDETERMINATE HIGHBALL
roku gin / spruce & shish bitters / simple / soda
15
COCKTAILS
15
LYCHEE MARTINI
choice of haku vodka or roku gin / soho lychee liqueur / sake vermouth / yuzu / lemon
15
17
GREEN CURRY MARGARITA
blanco tequila / coconut cream / basil / lime / green curry
17
16
HIBISCUS UNDER THE TRACKS
benchmark bourbon / aperol / lemon / fruitlab hibiscus
16
17
GOMA GOLD
mars iwai blue / house-made sesame orgeat / nigori sake / yuzu juice / toasted almond bitters / gold
17
16
SPICED PEAR DAIQUIRI
chicago cane cooperative rum / spiced pear liqueur / pear juice / cinnamon
16
15
FIELD TRIP
cynar / squash liqueur / lemon / Turkish tobacco bitters
15
SAKE
5 oz / 10 oz / bottle
15
LUCKY DOG JUICE BOX
futsushu / plantain, dry grape, melon / 180 ml
15
22
/
42
/
100
FUKUCHO FORGOTTEN FORTUNE
junmai / lemon, apricot, salinity / 720 ml
22
/
42
/
100
22
/
42
/
108
TAKATENJIN SOUL OF THE SENSEI
junmai daiginjo / dried apple, peach, rose water / 720 ml
22
/
42
/
108
22
/
42
/
108
KINPU ODAYAKA
junmai ginjyo / lemon zest, pear skin, mineral / 720 ml
22
/
42
/
108
16
/
30
/
198
KOSHI NO KANBAI BLUE RIVER
junmai ginjo / nougat, vanilla, steamed rice / 1.8 L
16
/
30
/
198
16
/
30
/
108
KANBARA BRIDE OF THE FOX
junmai ginjo / honeydew, mango, white pepper / 720 ml
16
/
30
/
108
24
/
48
/
120
OHMINE 3GRAIN YAMADANISHIKI
junta daiginjo / muscat, pineapple, matcha / 720 ml
24
/
48
/
120
18 (can)
SUMMERFALL BREEZY SPARKLING
junmai / anjou pear, ripe citrus, tart raspberry / 8 oz
18 (can)
15
/
28
/
64
ORIGAMI WHITE LOTUS
junmai nigori / cherry blossom, mandarin, spun sugar / 750 ml
15
/
28
/
64
16
/
30
/
64
DAIMON ROAD TO OSAKA
junmai nigori / white flower, sweet rice, blood orange / 720 ml
16
/
30
/
64
26
/
50
/
120
HOUOU BIDEN BLACK PHOENIX
junmai ginjo / ripe melon, orchard fruit, toasty / 720 ml
26
/
50
/
120
30
YESTERDAY SAKE FLIGHT
rustic sakes handcrafted in traditional styles
30
BEER / DRAFT
8
GAIJIN LAGER
collaboration with chicago’s moody tongue brewing co
8
MOODY TONGUE LYCHEE IPA
8
BEER + SELTZER / BOTTLES AND CANS
KIRIN LIGHT
7
SAPPORO
7
FAR YEAST TOKYO WHITE
10
8
-196 VODKA SELTZER
choice of peach or lemon
8
WINE
glass / bottle. dine-in only, please.
14
/
52
WHITE
2023 dancing crow sauvignon blanc / ukiah, ca
14
/
52
2022 hedges family estate CMS chardonnay / columbia valley, wa
13 / 45
14
/
52
ROSE
2023 semeli estate "mountain sun" agiorgitiko / peloponnese, gr
14
/
52
18
/
75
SPARKLING
2022 thierry tissot sparkling rose extra-dry / bugey, fr
18
/
75
nv pierre sparr cremant brut reserve / alsace, fr
17 / 65
18
/
75
RED
2021 naboso spolu red blend / svaty jur, sk
18
/
75
TEA
featuring a selection from rare tea cellar
6
RTC SENCHA
high grade japanese green tea with a beautiful emerald leaf. perfectly balanced green tea with sweet vegetal notes
6
6
EMPEROR'S GENMAICHA
blend of the finest mountain-grown japanese sencha, blended with rare roasted and popped rice
6
6
EMPEROR'S GOLDEN HOUJICHA
roasted savory small-batch green tea from kyoto
6
6
MAGNOLIA BLOSSOM OOLONG
high mountain oolong delicately scented 11 times with fresh magnolia blossoms
6
6
SAKURA KYOTO CHERRY BLOSSOM
organic japanese green tea blended with cherry blossom, cherry and wild rose
6
COFFEE
4
SPARROW “GAIJIN BLEND”
regular or decaf
4
NON-ALCOHOLIC
11
HANA
matcha / cherry blossom / yuzu
11
11
TAIYO
lyres agave / prickly pear / lime / hellfire bitters / soda
11
11
AKI
lyres white cane / hojicha / persimmon / honey
11
11
YUKI
hojicha / coconut cream / yuzu / nutmeg
11
8
GO BREWING SUSPENDED IN A SUNBEAM N/A PILSNER
>.5% abv
8
6
RAMUNE
ask your server for our current selections
6
4
SODA
sprite, diet coke and coke
4
Tuesday - Thursday / 5 pm - 6 pm
BEVERAGES
7
ROTATING COCKTAIL SPECIALS
in partnership with a series of our favorite spirits producers and beverage professionals
7
5
GAIJIN TOKI HIGHBALL
suntory toki whisky / soda / lemon oil
5
5
GAIJIN LAGER
collaboration with chicago’s moody tongue brewing co.; refreshing light lager with a crisp finish
5
6
-196ºC VODKA SELTZER
lemon or peach
6
7
KOSHI NO KANBAI BLUE RIVER
junmai ginjo / nougat, vanilla, steamed rice / 5 oz carafe
7
10
SISTER CITIES HANDSHAKE
kirin light + shot of malort
10
SHARED PLATES
5
VEGGIE KOROKKE
mushrooms / rice / curry / tomatoes / daikon pickle / tonkatsu sauce
5
6
VEGGIE TEMPURA
sriracha mayo / aonori
6
5
TWICE-COOKED GARLIC
shoyu / rayu / senbei crackers
5
5
BOK CHOY
sesame / garlic / shoyu / fried shallots
5
3
KOMBU MARINATED VEGETABLES
celery / fermented green beans / radish / sesame
3
2
KIM-CHI
house-made
2
*Contains raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Our menu items and prices are subject to change without notice. Please inform your server of any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
- A 3% service charge will be added to all dine-in checks to support paid sick leave for our employees -
- 20% automatic gratuity will be added to parties of seven or more -