Upcoming Events

Next CHEF COLLABORATION:

Chef Charles Wong of Umamicue

Wednesday, August 5TH

Okonomiyaki means “how you like it” - “griddled”, and Gaijin is always thrilled to customize our okonomiyaki to make it your way.
Through our Chef Collaboration series, we invite some of Chicagoland’s most celebrated chefs to bring their diverse backgrounds and inspiration to our griddle.
Book a seat and enjoy a one-night-only opportunity to meet each chef and experience okonomiyaki THEIR way!

Gaijin is excited to welcome Chef Charles Wong of Umamique, in on Wednesday, August 5th, for the twenty-third installment of our Chef Collaboration series! Chef Charles 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.

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Summer Harvest Plant-Based Tasting Menu

Thursday, August 13th

Menu $70 per person / optional drink pairings $40

Join Gaijin in celebrating summer 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 summer, 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!

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first
local edamame / yuzu sesame seed / togarashi / lemon

second
tomato tartare / shoyu / kombu / rice cracker

third
cauliflower / shishito / ponzu / crispy yuba

fourth
sweet corn chanterelle Osaka-style okonomiyaki: crispy sweet corn / chanterelle mushroom / fermented summer bean

fifth
plum kakigori: amaretto sorbet / fresh plum / financier


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.

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