Kraken Sushi & Beyond

Name: Kraken Sushi & Beyond
Address: 4022 N Western Ave 1 Fl, Chicago, IL, 60618, US

4022 N Western Ave 1 Fl, Chicago, IL

Menu (As of 10/30)

Appetizers

Organic Edamame (V) $7.50Japanese soybean sprinkled w/ Himalayan Pink Salt.
Spicy Edamame Black Garlic Truffle (V) $8.50House made spice, black garlic and sprinkle w/ Truffle salt.
Garlic Miso Mussel $19.95Black mussels paired with savory garlic miso - based broth, infused with freshness garden herbs and served with garlic toast (made with 5 cheeses, mozzarella, parmesan, romano, asiago & provolone).
Tuna Tartare $19.95Tuna noodle served in light sesame soy & crackers
Japanese pumpkin Croquettes $12.95Crunchy on the outside and soft and puffy on the inside of Japanese kabocha. Enjoy it with Japanese BBQ sauce.
Ebi Yari $15.95Crispy Japanese spring rolls, filled with shrimp, chopped red bell pepper, onion, cheddar cheese, garlic & herb. Wrapped in rice paper. Paired w/ sweet tamarind sauce. Served 4 pcs.
Grilled Hamachi Collar $18.75Grilled Yellowtail’s collar with side of ponzu sauce.
Karaage Chicken $14.95Japanese style fried chicken kara-age w/ honey smokin' BBQ sauce.
Grilled Shishito $13.95Grilled shishito caramelized with sweet soy. Topped with bonito.
Crying Tiger $18.75Grilled Asian pear-marinated Short ribs.
Spicy Chicken Wings $15.95Marinated for 24 Hrs. in a secret season then deep fried until crisp, tossed with sesame seeds, spicy sweet garlic sauce, scallions and cilantro.
Truffle TOTs!(V) $11.25Homemade seasoned blend with Tongarashi, black garlic, scallions, cilantro, sesame with side of yuzu truffle mayo. (Vegan can be made, please mention)
Duck Confit Gyoza $14.95Japanese dumplings featuring a savory filling of shredded duck, finely minced cabbage, and mushroom, seasoned with ginger, sesame oil, and soy sauce.
Veggie Egg Roll $9.95Deep fried rice paper wrap, cabbage carrot, garlic, mung bean noodles, served w/ sweet tamarind sauce. 5 PCs.
Takoyaki $7.50Octopus balls served w/ Japanese BBQ sauce, mayo, dried bonito.
Crab Rangoon $11.25Deep fried wontons stuffed with seasoned cream cheese, crab stick, celery, served w/ sweet tamarind sauce.

Soups

Miso Soup $4.95Tofu, wakame, and scallion. Original or spicy.
Tom Yum $11.25Tom Yum broth, fresh mushroom, tomatoes, onion, chili, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaf.
Tom Kha (Thai Coconut Soup) $11.25Silky coconut broth, galanga, onion, lemongrass, mushroom, lime, kaffir lime leaf.
Secret Garden (V) $9.95Clear veggie broth, napa, carrot, bean sprout, green onion, and cilantro.
Seafood Tom Yum $19.95New Zealand Mussels, Squid, and Shrimps in Tom Yum broth, mushroom, tomatoes, chili, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaf.

Salads

Seaweed Salad (V) $9.95Marinate mixed wakame salad w/ rice vinaigrette & sesame.
Kraken Salad (V) $14.95Organic greens, apple, carrot, cranberries, fried shallot, w/ house sesame dressing.
Spicy Cabbage Salad (V) $12.50Shredded cabbage, carrots, tomatoes, roasted Thai chilies & ground peanuts tossed in vinaigrette.
Sunomono (v) $7.50Persian cucumbers, toasted sesame, w/ rice vinaigrette.
Yum Som-O $13.95“Thai Pomelo Salad” refreshing and invigorating with roasted coconut, dry shrimp, fried shallot, green onion, cilantro, mint, spicy chili paste dressing.

Poke Bowls

Tres Amigo Poke $21.95Tuna, salmon, white fish, seasoned Japanese rice, fried shallot, cucumber, avocado, mixed green, spicy garlic soy.
Stavanger Poke $21.95Salmon, seasoned brown rice, cucumber, avocado, mixed green, fried shallot with spicy garlic soy, spicy mayo.
Tofu Poke (V) $21.95Inari, black rice, cucumber, avocado, mixed green, fried shallot, finished with sesame soy vinaigrette.
Hawaiian Tuna Poke $21.95Tuna, seasoned white rice, cucumber, avocado, fried shallot, mixed green, tongarashi with sesame soy vinaigrette.
Truffle Tuna Poke $24.95Tuna, seasoned black rice, sliced black truffle, fried shallot, cucumber, avocado, mixed green, tongarashi with truffle oil soy vinaigrette.

Ramen & Udon

Tonkotsu $21.50Rich Berkshire pork broth, soft boiled egg*, fresh ramen noodles, bean sprout, bamboo shoot, scallion, sesame, garlic oil.
Roasted Garlic Miso $21.50Roasted garlic miso (Veggie) broth, soft boiled egg*, fresh ramen noodles, bean sprout, marinated bamboo shoot, sesame, garlic oil, scallion.
Spicy Roasted Garlic Miso $21.95Roasted garlic miso (Veggie) broth, soft boiled egg*, fresh ramen noodles, bean sprout, marinated bamboo shoot, sesame, garlic oil, scallion & chili paste.
Classic Shoyu $21.50Berkshire pork light Shoyu broth, soft boiled egg*, fresh ramen noodles, bean sprout, bamboo shoot, scallion, cilantro, garlic oil.
Tom Yum Tonkotsu $21.95Rich Berkshire pork broth, soft boiled egg*, fresh egg noodles, bean sprout, marinate bamboo shoot, sesame, scallion, cilantro, lime and specialty extra rich Tom Yum spicy paste.
Udon Shoyu $21.50Light Shoyu broth, udon noodles, garlic oil, scallion & cilantro.
Yaki Udon $21.95Super flavorful of stir-fry Udon noodle, packed with marinated shiitake, carrots, scallions, and sesame.

Bento Box Teriyaki & Rice Bowls

Salmon Teriyaki Bento Box $26.25Grilled to perfection, finished with Honey teriyaki soy. All bento boxes come with 1. Japanese pumpkin croquette 2. House Salad 3. Jasmine Rice
Chicken Teriyaki Bento Box $21.95Tender chicken Teriyaki breast in garlic ginger soy marinade. All bento boxes come with 1. Japanese pumpkin croquette 2. House Salad 3. Jasmine Rice
Bulgogi Teriyaki Bento Box $24.95Thin Rib eye slices marinated with our chef’s signature honey teriyaki soy. All bento boxes come with 1. Japanese pumpkin croquette 2. House Salad 3. Jasmine Rice
Short Ribs Teriyaki Bento Box $23.95Grilled Asian pear-soy marinated Short ribs. All bento boxes come with 1. Japanese pumpkin croquette 2. House Salad 3. Jasmine Rice
Chashu Pork Don $17.508-hr marinated braised pork belly and tender onions in sweet and savory Japanese BBQ sauce. Served over rice bowl.
Wagyu Garlic Rice $23.95Ground Wagyu, Organic Maitake Mushroom, Garlic, Onion, and Cilantro.

Maki

Alaskan $11.50Salmon, crab stick, avocado & tobiko.
California $9.95Crab stick, avocado, cucumber & smelt roe.
Negi Hamachi $12.50Hamachi & Scallion
Hamachi Jalapeño $12.95Hamachi & Jalapeño.
Hamachi Avo $12.95Hamachi & Avocado
Crunchy Spicy Tuna $14.95Spicy tuna & tempura crumbs.
Philly $12.95Smoked salmon, avocado & cream cheese.
Fresh Phily $12.95Fresh Salmon, avocado, and cream cheese
San Jose $14.95Hamachi, avocado, cucumber, mango, cilantro, jalapeño, spicy mayo & ponzu sauce
Salmon Skin $13.75Crispy Salmon skin, cucumber, oshinko, cilantro, avocado, and sweet soy.
Rainbow $21.25Crab stick, cucumber, topped with tuna, salmon, white fish and avocado.
Dragon $21.25Shrimp tempura, mayo topped w/ cooked eel, avocado & sweet soy.
Tekka $11.25Tuna Roll
Sake Roll $11.25Salmon Roll
Smoke Salmon Roll $11.25Smoke Salmon
Spicy Tuna $13.75Lean tuna dressed with hot sauce, mayo, fish egg, scallion with a bit of honey.
Spicy Salmon $12.95Salmon, spicy mayo and scallion.
Spicy Hamachi $12.95Yellowfin, spicy mayo and scallion.
Spicy Super White Tuna $11.25Super White Tuna, spicy mayo and scallion.
Spicy Scallop $13.75Scallop, avocado, masago, spicy mayo and scallion
Tuna Avocado $12.95Tuna and Avocado.
Tuna Q $12.95Tuna and cucumber.
Salmon Avo $12.95Salmon and avocado.
Salmon Q $12.95Salmon and cucumber.
Shrimp Tempura $13.75Shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber, mayo topped w/ masago and sweet soy sauce.
Super White Tuna Q $11.25Super White Tuna & Cucumber
Super White Creamy $11.25Super White Tuna, avocado, mayo, and masago.
Unagi Avocado $12.95Cooked water eel, avocado & sweet soy sauce.
Unagi Q $12.95Cooked eels, cucumber & sweet soy sauce.

Vegetarian Maki

Avocado $8.95Avocado
Avo Q $8.95Avocado and cucumber.
Kappa $7.95Cucumber
Shitake Avo $9.95Marinated shitake mushroom & avocado.
Shitake Tempura $9.95Marinated shitake mushroom tempura
Sweet Potato Tempura $9.95Sweet potato tempura topped w/ sweet soy.
Perfect Sunday $17.50Black Rice, sweet potato tempura, avocado, cream cheese, topped with spicy mayo, sweet soy sauce & tempura crumbs
Fire Tofu $16.25Black rice, avocado, cucumber, cilantro, pickle daikon, inari , Japanese tongarashi pepper & spicy garlic soy.
Mighty Mushroom $18.95Asian pear, shitake tempura, black rice, finished w/ mushroom tempura, cilantro, yuzu truffle mayo & garlic soy.
Mt. Fuji $17.95Inari, avocado, cucumber, topped w/ baked spicy mashed sweet potato.
Nutty Power $18.95Asian Pear, Oshinko, Inari, Black rice, topped with Edamame Purée, Fried shallot & Japanese sweet soy.

Vegan Maki

Avocado (Vegan) $8.95Avocado
Avo Q (Vegan) $8.95Avocado and cucumber.
Kappa (Vegan) $7.95Cucumber
Shiitake Avo (Vegan) $9.95Shiitake and avocado.
Shiitake tempura (Vegan) $9.95Marinated shiitake tempura.
Sweet Potato Tempura (Vegan) $9.95
Perfect Sunday (Vegan) $18.95Black Rice, sweet potato tempura, avocado, apple, topped with spicy vegan mayo, sweet soy & tempura crumbs
Fire Tofu (Vegan) $17.95Black rice, avocado, cucumber, cilantro, pickle daikon, inari , Japanese tongarashi pepper & spicy garlic soy.
Mighty Mushroom (Vegan) $19.95Asian pear, shitake tempura, black rice, finished w/ mushroom tempura, cilantro, yuzu truffle vegan mayo & garlic soy.
Mt. Fuji (Vegan) $18.75Inari, avocado, cucumber, topped w/ baked spicy mashed sweet potato.
Nutty Power (Vegan) $19.95Asian Pear, Oshinko, Inari, Black rice, topped with Edamame Purée, Fried shallot & Japanese sweet soy.

Signature Maki

King of the North $26.95Alaskan King Crab, Snow Crab, Kani Kama, Scallion, Black Rice, Tempura Crumbs, Honey Spicy Mayo.
Crunchy Lobster $23.75Lobster, avocado, apple, spicy garlic mayo sauce. (Tempura deep fried).
Negi Toro $22.95Fatty Tuna belly, scallion, oshinko, Asian Pear, and sweet Asian pear soy.
Spicy Toro $21.50Crispy pressed seasoned rice topped with spicy fatty tuna, tobiko, and scallion. Served 4 pcs.
Mr. Postman $23.95Packed with Salmon, Spicy Tuna, Super white tuna, avocado, cucumber, ginger, masago, tempura crumb & sweet soy.
Richman Rainbow $28.50Snow crab, Asian pear, avocado, topped w/ fatty tuna, fatty salmon, super white tuna, seared yuzu truffle mayo, tobiko & Asian pear soy.
Black Pearl $24.95Fried Scallops tempura, Snow crab, black rice, avocado, cucumber, tobiko & garlic soy.
Surf and Turf $22.50Organic Grass-feed sirloin steak, shrimp tempura, cucumber, oshinko, and cilantro.

Sushi and Sashimi A La Cart

Toro $9.95Fatty Tuna
Aburi Toro $9.95Flame-seared Fatty Tuna
Aburi Super White Tuna $8.95Flame-Seared Escolar, shallot, micro green, and Asian pear soy.
Fatty Hamachi $6.95Belly part of Yellowtail.
Lobster $8.95Served nigiri style.
Fatty Salmon $6.25Salmon belly.
Salmon $4.95Salmon
Sirloin Steak (Nigiri) $6.50Organic Grass-feed Sirloin Steak. Served nigiri style.
Masago $4.95Smelt fish roe.
Tobiko $4.95Flying fish roe.
Tamago $3.95Japanese sweet omelet.
Unagi $6.25Water eel.
Scallop $6.25Scallop
Super white tuna $3.95Escolar
Smoke Salmon $4.95Smoke Salmon
Inari (V) $3.95Sweet soybean pouch
Ikura $5.25Salmon roe.
Hamachi $5.75Yellowtail
Ebi $4.95Cooked shrimp

Sushi and Sashimi Platters

Sushi Silver $31.255 pcs Nigiri & 1 California.
Sushi Gold $38.958 pcs Nigiri & 1 California.
Sashimi Silver $36.259 pcs Premium cut raw fish.
Sashimi Gold $41.9512pcs Premium cut raw fish.
Chirashi Bowl $37.509pcs Assorted fish over rice.
Salmon Donburi $32.507 pcs served over rice
Salmon Platter $31.257 pcs of Salmon Sashimi
Unagi Donburi $34.95Unagi sashimi served over rice.

Hand Roll (Temaki)

Alaskan (HR) $13.75Salmon, crab stick, avocado & tobiko. (Cone-like in shape)
Avocado (HR) $9.95Avocado. (Cone-like in shape)
Avo Q (HR) $9.95Avocado and cucumber. (Cone-like in shape)
California (HR) $11.25Crab stick, avocado, cucumber & smelt roe. (Cone-like in shape)
Crunchy Spicy Tuna (HR) $15.95Spicy tuna & tempura crumbs. (Cone-like in shape)
Negi Hamachi (HR) $13.75Hamachi & Scallion. (Cone-like in shape)
Hamachi Avo (HR) $13.95Hamachi & Avocado. (Cone-like in shape)
Hamachi Jalapeño (HR) $13.95Hamachi & Jalapeño. (Cone-like in shape)
Kappa (HR) $8.95Cucumber. (Cone-like in shape)
Philly (HR) $13.75Smoked salmon, avocado & cream cheese. (Cone-like in shape)
Sake Roll (HR) $12.50Salmon Roll. (Cone-like in shape)
Tekka (HR) $12.95Tuna Roll. (Cone-like in shape)
Tuna Avocado (HR) $13.75Tuna and Avocado. (Cone-like in shape)
Tuna Q (HR) $13.75Tuna and cucumber. (Cone-like in shape)
Salmon Avo (HR) $13.75Salmon and avocado. (Cone-like in shape)
Salmon Q (HR) $13.75Salmon and cucumber. (Cone-like in shape)
Salmon Skin (HR) $14.95Crispy Salmon skin, cucumber, avocado, sweet soy sauce. (Cone-like in shape)
Super White Tuna Q (HR) $12.50Super White Tuna & Cucumber. (Cone-like in shape)
Shrimp Tempura (HR) $14.95Shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber, mayo topped w/ masago and sweet soy sauce. (Cone-like in shape)
San Jose (HR) $15.95Hamachi, avocado, cucumber, mango, cilantro, jalapeño, spicy mayo & lime. (Cone-like in shape)
Spider (HR) $15.95Lightly battered whole soft-shell crab, cucumber, mayo, avocado, flying fish roe & sweet soy sauce. (Cone-like in shape)
Spicy Tuna (HR) $13.95Lean tuna dressed with hot sauce, mayo, fish egg, scallion with a bit of honey. (Cone-like in shape)
Spicy Salmon (HR) $13.75Salmon, spicy mayo and scallion. (Cone-like in shape)
Spicy Scallop (HR) $14.95Scallop, avocado, masago, spicy mayo and scallion. (Cone-like in shape)
Spicy Super White Tuna (Hr) $11.95Super White Tuna, spicy mayo and scallion. (Cone-like in shape)
Smoke Salmon Roll (HR) $11.95Smoke Salmon. (Cone-like in shape)
Shitake Avo (HR) $9.95Marinated shitake mushroom & avocado. (Cone-like in shape)
Shitake Tempura (HR) $9.95Marinated shitake mushroom tempura. (Cone-like in shape)
Sweet Potato Tempura (HR) $11.95Sweet potato tempura topped w/ sweet soy. (Cone-like in shape)
Super White Creamy (HR) $12.95Super White Tuna, avocado, mayo, and masago. (Cone-like in shape)
Unagi Q (HR) $13.95Fresh water eel, cucumber, and sweet soy. (Cone-like in shape)
Unagi Avocado (HR) $13.95Fresh water eel, avocado, and sweet soy. (Cone-like in shape).

Curries

Panang Curry $20.75Panang curry, coconut milk, bell pepper, kaffir lime leaf & basil.
Green Curry $20.75Green curry, coconut milk, bell pepper, bamboo shoot & basil.
Roasted Duck Curry $24.95Roasted Duck, red curry, coconut milk, bell peppers, broccoli, carrot & Basil.
Grilled Salmon Panang Curry $25.95Filleted and grilled. Served w/ Panang curry, broccoli, carrot, and basil leaves.

Fried Rice

Fried Rice $15.95Egg, scallion, cilantro, bean sprouts.
Basil Fried Rice $17.25Basil leaves, onion, bell pepper, fresh mushroom, carrot, Thai chili. Choice of ground chicken, tofu, beef, shrimp or veggie.
Combination Fried Rice $20.95Shrimp, beef, chicken, egg, scallion, cilantro, bean sprouts.
Thai Style Fried Rice $17.25Broccoli, tomato, onion, egg, and black soy sauce.
BBQ Pork Fried Rice $19.9512 Hrs. marinated Homemade BBQ, egg, broccoli, tomato & onion.

Entrée

Basil (Kaprow) $16.95Ground Chicken, basil leaves, onion & Thai chili.
Roasted Cashew $19.95Roasted cashew nuts, chili, bell peppers, mushroom, onion, tomatoes & pineapple.
Broccoli Beef $19.95Black Angus Beef & Broccoli in oyster sauce.
Assorted Mixed Veg $18.75Broccoli, bean sprout, Chinese broccoli, bamboo shoots, bell pepper, carrots, napa & onion.
Seafood Basil $23.95New Zealand Mussels, Shrimps, Squids, basil leaves, onion & Thai chili.
Honey Glazed Chicken $21.25Batter-fried Japanese Karaage chicken, roasted cashew, bell pepper, onion & house sweet tamarind sauce.
Fried Chicken Garlic Rice $19.95Aka “Khao Mun Gai Tod”, One of the favorite Thai street food. Crispy, juicy, and tender fried chicken paired with garlic ginger rice and sweet chili sauce.

Noodles

Smoked Beef Brisket Khao Soi $23.95Northern-style Thai curry, egg noodles, pickle radish, onion, cilantro, roasted sesame, and crispy egg noodle.
Pad Thai $18.75Thin rice noodles, bean sprouts, egg, carrot, peanut, dried shrimp, lime, cilantro, and green onion in house tangy tamarind sauce. (Contains shrimp & Gluten Free)
Pad See Eiw $17.95Wide rice noodles, egg, broccoli, garlic, black soy sauce.
Pad Kee Mao $17.95Wide rice noodles, bell pepper, onion, broccoli, tomatoes, basil & Chili.
Curry Noodle $19.95Steamed wide noodles served over panang curry, coconut milk, basil, bell peppers & carrots.
Roasted Duck Bamee $24.95Roasted Duck, sliced over fresh egg noodles with sides of bean sprouts and broccoli, topped with scallions & cilantro.
BBQ Pork Bamee $19.9512 Hrs. Homemade BBQ, egg noodles, broccoli, bean sprout, green onion, cilantro & garlic soy.
Tom Yum Noodle Soup $16.95Thin rice Noodles, bean sprouts, green onion, cilantro, garlic oil, peanuts, roasted chili shrimp paste, spicy-sour chicken broth.

Sides

Jasmine Rice $3.75
Sushi Rice $4.50
Garlic Ginger Rice $6.50
Wide Noodles $3.95Choice of Steamed wide noodle or Crispy wide Noodle
Thin noodles $3.95Steamed thin rice noodles.
Side Ramen Noodles $5.95Contain egg and wheat.
Steamed Mixed Veg $6.95Broccoli, napa, bell pepper, carrot, onion, and bamboo shoot.
Shrimp Cracker $3.75
Honey Yuzu Truffle Mayo $1.75
Extra Wasabi $1.95
Extra Ginger $2.50
Unagi Sauce $1.75
Spicy Mayo $1.75
Ponzu Sauce $1.75
Honey Smokin' BBQ Sauce $1.75

Desserts

Chef's Signature Matcha Crème Brûlée $9.95Contains milk and egg.
4 PCS Mochi Ice Cream $17.50Premium ice cream wrapped with decadent, creamy, eyes-rolled-back delicious ice cream. Served 4 pcs.
6 PCS Mochi Ice Cream $24.95Premium ice cream wrapped with decadent, creamy, eyes-rolled-back delicious ice cream. Served 6 pcs.
Pumpkin Cloud $14.95Creamy, pumpkin cheesecake infused with warm autumn spices, nestled on a buttery graham cracker crust and finished with a delicate swirl of whipped cream and white chocolate.

Non-Alcohol Drink

Thai Iced Tea $5.95
Thai Iced Coffee $5.95
Ramune $5.95Japanese pop soda
Soda $3.75
San Pelligrino $4.95Sparking Natural Spring Water. 12 oz

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