Upcoming Events

Chef collaboration series, tastings, live music, and more

AUTUMN Harvest Plant-Based Tasting Menu

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!


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.


Chef CollabORATION SERIES

CLEETUS FRIEDMAN

wednesday, SEPTEMBER 16

Gaijin is thrilled to welcome Chef Cleetus Friedman in on Wednesday, September 16th, for the twenty-fourth installment of our Chef Collaboration series! Chef Cleetus, creator of the award-winning Crafted by Cleetus hot sauces, will be in house from 6 - 8 p.m. to showcase his unique take on osaka-style okonomiyaki. This is a one-night-only opportunity you won't want to miss!


DONALD YOUNG / DUCK SEL

Wednesday, OCTOBER 28