Chef Collaboration Series
Next date: Wednesday, APRIL 22
Gaijin is thrilled to welcome chef John Manion of El Che and Brasero in on Wednesday, April 22nd, for the nineteenth installment of our Chef Collaboration series! Chef Manion will be in house from 6 - 8 p.m. to showcase his unique osaka-style okonomiyaki special.
Okonomiyaki means “have it your way, griddled”, and we’re always thrilled to customize the dish for each and every one of our guests.
Each month, to show just how versatile the dish can be, we’re teaming up with a series of award-winning Chicago chefs to showcase osaka-style okonomiyaki, THEIR way.
Each chef will be in house for one night only sharing their dish.
These will be can’t-miss events, and we are so excited to see what these chefs will be cooking up!
Plant-Based Tasting Menu
Thursday, APRIL 23
Reservations available 5:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Join Gaijin in celebrating Earth Day with a five-course plant-based tasting menu from chefs Paul Virant and Marcus Rasmussen!
Enjoy Japanese-inspired dishes showcasing the many exceptional plant-based ingredients of the spring.
Specially curated beverage pairings will be available to add to your experience.
MENU
first
tempura squash blossom / tofu / tentsuyu
second
roasted asparagus / snap peas / marinated carrot / pea shoots / fried shallots / soy truffle vinaigrette
third
tare marinated lions mane / smoked shoyu / furikake / scallion
fourth
morel mushroom Osaka-style okonomiyaki / smoked green onion / kewpie mayo / bubu arare
fifth
pineapple syrup / coconut lime sorbet / macadamia and coconut granola
Please note that our full a la carte menu will be available over the course of the evening, therefore meat and dairy products will also be prepared on our griddle.
The fourth course on the tasting menu is vegetarian by default and will be made vegan upon request.
Please contact us at 312-265-1348 or info@gaijinchicago.com with any further questions or concerns!
Chef John Manion