Tanuki

Name: Tanuki
Address: 3006 N Sheffield Ave 1 1, Chicago, IL, 60657, US

3006 N Sheffield Ave 1 1, Chicago, IL

Menu (As of 10/29)

From Sushi Bar

Sushi a $16.503 pcs chef choice nigiri + 1 your choice of maki.
Sashimi B $16.503 pcs chef choice sashimi + 1 your choice of maki.
Maki Set of 2 $16.50 / $19.50Choose 2 maki rolls of your choice.
Maki Set of 3 $19.50Choose 3 maki rolls of your choice.

From the Kitchen

Fried Rice Set $14.50 / $15.50Egg, onion, pea, carrot.
Pad See-ew Set $15.50 / $16.50Flat noodle, egg, broccoli, green pea, carrot with caramelized sauce.
Panang Curry Set $16.50 / $17.50Broccoli, bell pepper, mushroom, carrot, green pea in savory panang curry.
Teriyaki Chicken Set $17.50Grilled marinated chicken, homemade teriyaki sauce served with organic greens

Gluten-free Menu

Appetizer $6.95
Edamame $6.95Steamed Japanese soy bean with sea salt
Cucumber Salad $6.95 / $5.95Fresh cucumber, red onion, jalapeno with pineapple vinaigrette.
Scallop Bacon $5.95 / $3.95Sea scallop in bacon wrap with hot BBQ.
Coconut Shrimp $3.95Grilled shrimp with spicy curry & coconut flake.
Broccoli $3.95 / $15.50With butter & chili powder.
Hamachi Crudo $15.50 / $14Slices of yellowtail with shallot, onion, orange zest and crudo sauce.
Salmon Crudo $14 / $13.95Slices of salmon with orange zest, green onion, cucumber, shallot, crudo sauce.
Tuna Poke* (No Crispy Wonton) $13.95Diced tuna, pineapple, onion, avocado, hot chili oil.
Kitchen $13.95Choice of Protein: ground chicken, shrimp, tofu. Please note that as we use a different recipe, the taste of our gluten-free dish may vary slightly from our traditional ones.
Classic Fried Rice $13.95 / $14.95Egg, onion, pea, carrot.
Hawaiian Fried Rice $14.95 / $13.95Shrimp and chicken, pineapple, egg, onion, carrot, pea, curry powder and almond.
Pad See-ew $13.95Flat noodle, egg, broccoli, green pea, carrot with caramelized sauce.
Drunken Noodle $13.95Flat noodle, broccoli, onion, red bell, mushroom, jalapeno, basil and brown sauce.
Pad Thai $13.95 / $14.95Thin rice noodle, green onion, egg, bean sprout in tamarind sauce.
Sizzling Drunken Noodle $14.95 / $13.95Flat rice noodle, mushroom, broccoli, onion, jalapeno, bell pepper and brow sauce.
Basil $13.95Ground chicken, crushed garlic, jalapeno, onion, mushroom and basil.
Crazy Basil Fried Rice $13.95 / $19.95Ground chicken, fresh garlic, jalapeno, onion, mushroom, pea and basil.
Grilled Salmon $19.95 / $15.95Grilled marinated salmon served with organic greens.
Green Curry $15.95Bell pepper, carrot, bamboo shoot, green pea, mushroom in savory green curry with eggplant tempura.
Panang Curry $15.95Broccoli, bell pepper, mushroom, carrot, green pea in savory Panang curry.
Sushi Platter $21.95All platters will not be served with miso soup and no substitution.
Silver Sushi $21.95 / $25.956 pcs. Of nigiri & 1 roll.
Silver Sashimi $25.95 / $30.959 pcs. Of daily fresh sashimi.
Gold Sushi $30.95 / $33.9510 pcs. Of nigiri & 1 roll.
Gold Sashimi $33.95 / $32.9515 pcs. Of daily fresh sashimi.
Platinum Platter $32.95 / $27.956 pcs nigiri, 6 pcs sashimi & 1 roll.
Chirashi Bowl $27.9512 pcs. Of sashimi on sushi rice.
Donburi $27.95Choose 1: Salmon, Tuna or Yellowtail
Maki $9.95
Boston $9.95 / $15Tuna, avocado.
Mexican $15 / $9.95
Negi Hamachi $9.95
Philly $9.95Smoked salmon, avocado and cream cheese.
Quebec $9.95 / $9Salmon, avocado.
Sake Maki $9.00
Tekka Maki $9.00
Avocado Maki $9.00
Cucumber Maki $9.00
Mango $9 / $8.95
Avo-q $8.95 / $9.95
Mango Avo-q $9.95

Limited Daily

Tako Taco $12.00cabbage, carrot, BBQ sauce, spicy mayo, masago and scallion.
Soft Shell Crab Taco $12.00cabbage, carrot, BBQ sauce, spicy mayo, masago and scallion.
Spicy Tuna Taco $12 / $11cabbage, carrot, BBQ sauce, spicy mayo, masago and scallion.

Bar Appetizer $9.00
LARB SALMON* (2pcs) $9 / $14.95Fresh diced salmon tossed in a zesty, slightly spicy lime dressing with herbs and served on crispy rice. (available Fri, Sat, Sun)
Soft Shell Crab Ponzu $14.95Crispy soft shell crab, avocado, smelt roe and spicy citrus soy vinaigrette.
What's My Name? $14.95 / $12.95Avocado tempura topped with spicy tuna, spicy mayo, tempura crunch, unagi sauce and scallion.
Salmon Aloha $12.95 / $13.95Spicy salmon tartar over crispy rice balls stuffed with cream cheese, spicy mayo, unagi sauce, tobiko and scallions.
Tuna Poke $13.95 / $15.95Diced tuna, pineapple, onion, avocado, hot chili oil served with crispy wonton.
Tuna Tartare $15.95 / $16.95Diced Fresh BigEye Tuna, unagi sauce, sesame oil, chili oil, togarachi, wakame, red onions, green onion and avocado puree.
SALMON/ TUNA POKE BOWL* (Serve W/miso soup ) $16.95mango, avocado, seaweed salad, edamame and almond.
Sashimi Appetizer $15.50
Hamachi Crudo* (GF) $15.50 / $14.00Slices of yellowtail/fresh salmon with shallot, onion, orange zest and crudo sauce.
Salmon Crudo* (GF) $14.00 / $15.95Slices of salmon with orange zest, green onion, cucumber, shallot, crudo sauce.
Tanuki Carpaccio $15.95(Choose 1: Tuna, salmon, hamachi, super white tuna or combo) Slices of your selected fish, jalapeno, avocado with citrus dressing.
Trio Carpaccio $15.95Slices of salmon, super white tuna and tuna, jalapeno, fish roe and ponzu citrus dressing.
Sushi Platter & Donburi $21.95
Silver Sushi $21.95 / $25.95Chef’s choice selection featuring 6 pieces of nigiri and 1 roll. Serve with miso soup.
Silver Sashimi $25.95 / $30.95Chef’s choice selection featuring 9 pieces of daily fresh sashimi. Serve with miso soup.
Gold Sushi $30.95 / $33.95Chef’s choice selection featuring 10 pieces of nigiri and 1 roll. Serve with miso soup.
Gold Sashimi $33.95 / $32.95Chef’s choice selection featuring 15 pieces of daily fresh sashimi. Server with miso soup.
Platinum Platter $32.95 / $27.95Chef’s choice selection featuring 6 pieces nigiri, 6 pieces sashimi and 1 roll. Server with miso soup.
Chirashi Bowl $27.95Chef’s choice selection featuring 10 pieces of sashimi serve over sushi rice. Server with miso soup.
Donburi $27.95Choose 1: Maguro, Nama Sake, Escolar, Hamachi, Unagi serve over sushi rice and miso soup
Hot Appetizer $8.00
Pork Belly Katsu $8 / $7.502 pieces crispy breaded pork belly skewers, golden and juicy served with our house katsu sauce.
Takoyaki $7.50 / $12.95A classic japanese street snack. Crispy outside, soft inside. filled with octopus and topped with savory sauce, mayo, bonito flakes, and seaweed.
Chicken Wings $12.95 / $6.955 pieces wings with umami salt seasoning.
Edamame (GF) $6.95 / $8.95Steamed Japanese soy bean with sea salt.
CRAB RANGOON (6pc) $8.95Crab meat, cream cheese, water chestnut in crispy wonton served with sweet & sour sauce.
Gyoza $8.95Chicken pot sticker with soy vinaigrette.
Shumai $8.95Shrimp dumpling with soy vinaigrette.
Veggie Duo $8.95 / $15.95Asparagus & sweet potato tempura served with sweet soy sauce & spicy mayo.
Rib Eye $15.95 / $12.95Korean style rib eye marinated, shishito, asparagus, sweet ginger sauce.
Tempura Starter $12.95 / $7.95Lightly battered shrimp and mix veggies with ginger soy sauce.
Veggie Egg Roll $7.95Cabbage, carrot, sweet potato, edamame and bamboo shoot wrapped in wheat sheet served with sweet & sour sauce.
Soup $3.50
Miso Soup $3.50 / $4.00Japanese soy bean soup, seaweed, silk tofu, enoki mushroom, scallion, fried shallot.
Spicy Miso Soup $4.00Miso soup with hot sauce, jalapeno chili pepper.
Salad $6.95
Cucumber Salad (GF) $6.95 / $7.95Fresh cucumber, red onion, jalapeno with pineapple vinaigrette.
Seaweed Salad $7.95 / $8.95Japanese seaweed salad with sweet rice vinegar.
Tanuki Salad $8.95Avocado, mango, tomato, spinach and lettuce, sesame seed with ginger dressing.
1 skewer per order $9.00
Pork Belly Grilled $9 / $5.50Served with spicy ponzu sauce and scallion. 2 skewers per orders
Beef Short Rib $5.50 / $3.95Korean style beef short rib with chili ginger sauce.
Chicken Satay (GF) $3.95Curry marinated chicken breast with peanut sauce.
Coconut Shrimp (GF) $3.95 / $5.95Grilled shrimp with spicy curry & coconut flake.
Scallop Bacon (GF) $5.95 / $3.95Sea scallop in bacon wrap with hot BBQ.
Broccoli (GF) $3.95With butter & chili powder.
Asparagus $3.95 / $6.50Black pepper & sweet ponzu.
Shishito Peppers $6.50 / $22.95Japanese pepper with sweet ponzu.
TOKYO SET (Served w/miso soup & salad) $22.95 / $25.952 coconut shrimp, 2 pork belly grilled, 2 Chicken Satay.
OSAKA SET (Served w/miso soup & salad) $25.952 beef short rib, 2 scallop bacon, 2 chicken satay.
egg $3.50
EBI $3.50
Inari $3.50
Tamago $3.50
Masago $5.00
Tobiko $3.50
Tako $3.50
Hokkigai $3.50
Zuke Sake $3.50
Escolar $3.50
Hamachi $3.50
Hotate $3.50
IKA $3.50
Ikura $5.00
Maguro $3.50
Nama Sake $3.50
Saba $3.50
Unagi $3.50
Sake Toro $3.50 7 / $4
Ama Ebi $4.00
PREMIUM TORO* (1pc) $8 (1pc) / $8.95
PREMIUM TORO NIGIRI SPECIAL* (1pc) $8.95
Makimono $9.95
Negi Hamachi* (GF) $9.95
tuna avocado $9.95
Quebec* (GF) $9.95Salmon, avocado.
Philly* (GF) $9.95Smoked salmon, avocado and cream cheese.
White Castle $9.95 / $15.95Super white tuna, mango, avocado, spicy mayo wrapped with tobiko.
Rainbow $15.95 / $10.95Kani kama, cucumber, avocado topped with tuna, white fish and salmon.
Spicy Tuna $10.95Tuna, cucumber, scallion, masago, spicy mayo.
Spicy Salmon $10.95Salmon, cucumber, scallion, masago, spicy mayo.
Super White Tuna Crunch $10.95 / $9.95Super white tuna, masago, asparagus, scallion, hot sauce and tempura crunch.
Salmon Skin $9.95 / $10.95Crispy salmon skin, cucumber, avocado, unagi sauce.
Spicy Shrimp $10.95 / $9.95Cooked shrimp, cucumber, scallion, masago, spicy mayo.
California $9.95 / $10.95Kani kama, avocado, cucumber, masago.
Unagi Maki $10.95 / $12.95Broiled eel, cucumber, avocado, unagi sauce.
Spicy Scallop $12.95 / $11.95Sea scallop, avocado, scallion, masago, spicy mayo.
Spicy Tako $11.95 / $13.95Octopus, smelt caviar, scallion and spicy mayo. Hot and spicy.
Spicy Crab $13.95 / $11.95Blue crab meat, avocado, scallion, masago, spicy mayo.
Spider $11.95 / $10.95Lightly battered soft shell crab, avocado, masago, scallion, cucumber, mayo.
Shrimp Tempura $10.95 / $12.95Shrimp tempura, avocado, masago, mayo wrapped with tempura crunch, sweet soy sauce.
🔥Volcano $12.95 / $11.95Smoked salmon, kani kama, tako, super white tuna with broiled mayo.
Santa Monica $11.95 / $15.95Shrimp tempura, masago, cucumber, lettuce, spicy mayo, avocado and unagi sauce.
Dragon $15.95 / $15Shrimp tempura, cucumber, avocado masago, mayo topped with broiled eel and sweet soy sauce.
Mexican* (GF) $15 / $11.956 Jumbo pieces of tuna, white fish, cucumber, cilantro, jalapeno, lemon.
Tropical Crunch $11.95 / $9.00Smoked salmon, mango, avocado, tempura crunch, sliced almond and coconut flake.

egg

Uzura $2.00

Vegetarian Maki

Mango Maki $9.00
Avocado Maki $9.00
Cucumber Maki $9 / $8.95
Avo-q (GF) $8.95
Shiitake $8.95 / $9.95Soy marinated shiitake mushroom, avocado.
Sweet Potato Tempura $9.95 / $11.95Sweet potato tempura, mayo, sweet soy sauce.
Super Sweet Potato $11.95 / $8.95Sweet potato tempura, cream cheese, scallion, mayo, Ichimi and sweet soy sauce.
Asparagus Tempura $8.95 / $14.95Asparagus tempura, mayo, sweet soy sauce.
Twin Tower $14.95 / $10.95Sweet potato & asparagus tempura, shiitake, avocado, tempura crunch, sweet soy sauce and spicy mayo.
Green Leaf $10.95 / $14.95Soy wraps with organic greens, mango, avocado, cucumber, shiitake served with ginger dressing.
Mother Teresa $14.95Pumpkin, eggplant, shishito, red bell, broccoli tempura wrapped in soy paper served spicy ponzu, scallion.

Tanuki's Signature Maki

sauces, or tempura elements $28.50
✨Toro Royale✨ $28.50 / $14.95Premium Otoro layered both inside and out, brushed with truffle oil, drizzled with kizami wasabi sauce, and crowned in 24K gold leaf.
Cancun $14.95 / $10.95Tuna, white fish, lettuce, cucumber, avocado, hot sauce wrapped with tempura crunch, miso dressing and tobiko.
🔥Hell's Pitch Tuna Crunch $10.95 / $24.95Very spicy version of spicy tuna, avocado, scallion, habanero masago wrapped with tempura crunch.
Pearl of the East $24.95 / $21.50Bluefin tuna, asparagus and crisp asian pear topped with premium toro, black tobiko and unagi truffle sauce.
Negitoro $21.50 / $16.95Premium toro, Oshinko, scallion and Japanese dressing.
Mad Mamacita $16.95 / $15.95Salmon, Asian pear, cilantro, avocado topped with seared hamachi, spicy mayo, tobiko & scallion.
Sea Zest Maki $15.95 / $15Vietnamese gulf shrimp, cucumber, avocado, masago, scallions, spicy mayo topped with Atlantic salmon with lemon zest
Tori Tori Maki $15 / $15.95Deep fried maki with shrimp tempura and spicy salmon wrapped in sushi rice with seaweed outside, topped w/scallion, black & red tobiko.
Atlantic Monkey $15.95 / $15.00Salmon, mango, avocado wrapped with tempura crunch tOpped with spicy mayo, unagi sauce and slices of almond.
TERAH'S FIRE CRACKER* (No rice) $15.00 / $24.95Lightly fried roll of spicy tuna, cream cheese, avocado, asparagus, almond, sweet soy sauce & spicy mayo.
Poseidon $24.95 / $16.95Alaskan king crab, cucumber, avocado, tobiko topped with salmon, spicy mayo and Ikura.
Climax $16.95 / $17.95Spicy salmon, avocado, cucumber, scallion, masago topped with seared super white tuna, spicy mayo and tobiko.
Fire Dragon $17.95 / $16.95Soft shell crab, shrimp tempura, masago, avocado, cucumber, spicy mayo topped with kanikama, spicy tuna, sweet soy sauce and tobiko.
Notorious $16.95Shrimp tempura, unagi, cream cheese, apple, hot sauce, tobiko, unagi sauce, wasabi mayo, tempura crunch.
Surf & Turf $16.95Beef short rib, shrimp tempura, asparagus, jalapeno, avocado, BBQ sauce.
Avenger $16.95Salmon, avocado, spicy mayo wrapped with tempura topped with spicy tuna, fried shallot.
Rampage $16.95 / $15.95Super white tuna, asparagus, shishito topped seared akami tuna, black pepper, truffle oil, scallion and ponzu.
Three King $15.95 / $16.95Tuna, salmon, Hamachi, jalapeno, cilantro, mix green, avocado, cucumber, hot sauce, miso dressing and tobiko.
Grisly Godzilla $16.95 / $18.95Shrimp tempura, cream cheese, avocado, cucumber, jalapeno, cilantro, hot sauce wrapped with tempura crunch and topped with smoked salmon, spicy mayo, unagi sauce, scallions and habanero masago.
Sex on the North Beach $18.95 / $15.95crab meat, tako, avocado, masago, spicy mayo, scallions topped with super white tuna and salmon seared with honey mustard, raspberry and sumiso sauce.
Summer Craze $15.95 / $17.95Spicy tuna, cucumber topped with salmon, avocado and citrus dressing.
Dragon Queen $17.95Shrimp tempura, cream cheese, avocado, masago, spicy mayo, cucumber, scallion topped with eel, roasted coconut flake, sweet soy sauce and wasabi mayo.
Crunchy O Kani $17.95 / $16.95Spicy salmon, super white tuna, avocado, asparagus topped with spicy crab, masago, scallions, sweet soy sauce & honey mustard.
Ocean Drive $16.95 / $17.95Fresh tuna, cilantro, cucumber, avocado, spinach, jalapeno, chili sauce topped with hamachi, black caviar and miso dressing.
Hokkaido Crazy $17.95 / $22.95Spicy scallop, masago, scallion, avocado topped half salmon, half tuna, tempura crunch, spicy mayo and hot sauce.
Skunk $22.95 / $15.95Alaskan king crab, avocado, kanikama tempura, crunchy topped with super white tuna, spicy mayo and hot sauce.
Nutty Boy $15.95 / $14.95Shrimp tempura, avocado, mango wrapped with tempura crunch, coconut flake with raspberry mixed, sweet soy sauce,spicy mayo and sliced almond.
Big Ken $14.95 / $16.00Hamachi, salmon, apple, cucumber, avocado, masago, spicy mayo and cilantro.
Sassy Dragon $16.00 / $16.95Shrimp tempura, scottish salmon, cucumber, avocado, spicy mayo, BBQ sauce.
Metallica $16.956 Jumbo pcs of sea scallop, flying fish roe, cucumber, avocado, spicy mayo, wasabi mayo, unagi sweet soy sauce and tempura crunch.

Hot Kitchen

Gyudon $15.95Thinly sliced beef and onions simmered in a sweet–savory soy broth, served over steamed Japanese rice and topped with a soft-cooked egg and scallions.
Nikku Udon $15.95Japanese udon noodle soup topped with tender slices of beef, simmered in a savory soy-based broth, finished with scallions and toasted sesame seeds.
Chicken Katsudon $15.95 / $16.75A crispy breaded chicken cutlet draped over Japanese rice and simmered with caramelized onions in our signature sweet-savory broth. Finished with scallions and sesame seeds.
Shibuya Katsu $16.75 / $14.50Breaded chicken cutlet served with a Japanese tangy BBQ sauce.
Yakisoba Noodle $14.50 / $16.95(extra beef +$10)Buckwheat noodle, green onion, carrot, beansprout with special house sauce.
Bulgogi Bowl $16.95(extra beef +$10)Marinated rib eye, green onion, white onion, sesame oil and house special sauce over rice bowl.
Udon Noodle 15.95 Grilled chicken or mixed / $16.95
Teriyaki Chicken $16.95 / $19.95Grilled marinated chicken, homemade teriyaki sauce served with organic greens and a miso soup.
Teriyaki Salmon $19.95 / $13.95Grilled marinated salmon, homemade teriyaki sauce served with organic greens and a miso soup.
Classic Fried Rice $13.95Egg, onion, pea, carrot.
Pad See-ew $13.95Stir-fried flat noodle, egg, broccoli, green pea, carrot with caramelized sauce.
Basil $13.95Stir-fried ground chicken, crushed garlic, jalapeño, onion, mushroom & basil.
Crazy Basil Fried Rice $13.95Ground chicken, fresh garlic, jalapeno, onion, mushroom & basil.
Drunken Noodle $13.95 / $14.95Stir-fried flat noodle, Thai fresh chili, broccoli, onion, red bell, mushroom, jalapeno & basil stir-fried with caramelized sauce.
Hawaiian Fried Rice $14.95Stir-fried shrimp and chicken, pineapple, egg, onion, carrot, pea, curry powder and almond.
Sizzling Drunken Noodle $14.95 / $13.95Japanese wheat noodle, mushroom, broccoli, onion, Thai fresh chili, jalapeño, bell pepper, bonito flakes and brown sauce.
Pad Thai $13.95 / $15.95Stir-fried thin rice noodle, green onion, egg, bean sprout in tamarind sauce.
Green Curry $15.95Bell pepper, carrot, bamboo shoot, green pea, mushroom in savory green curry with eggplant tempura served w/steamed white rice.
Panang Curry $15.95 / $16.95Broccoli, bell pepper, mushroom, carrot, green pea in Panang curry served w/steamed white rice.
Shibuya Katsu Curry $16.95Choose between Panang or Green curry. Breaded chicken cutlet, broccoli, bell pepper, carrot, mushroom in savory curry.

Mochi

(Contain; Milk, Coconut, Dairy) $3.50 / $13
Mochi Flight $13.00
Hot Tea $4.00
JADE CLOUD | organic green tea $4.00
JASMINE | organic scented green tea $4.00
No caffeine $4.00
Soda/ Cold Drink $3.00
Coke $3.00
Diet $3.00
Sprite $3 / $5
Perrier $5 / $6.50
Kimino Momo Sparkling Juice $6.50Hand-picked white peach from the Yamanashi region blended with crisp sparkling water.
Kimino Yuzu Sparkling Juice $6.50Japanese yuzu blended with crisp sparkling water.
Kimino Ume Sparkling Juice $6.50 / $5Juicy Japanese plum combined with sparkling water for a subtly sweet, floral sip.
Thai Iced Tea $5.00

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