Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya Menu

Step into a vibrant dining experience at Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya, where traditional flavors meet a modern twist. Located at 372 W Chicago Ave in Chicago, IL, this spot is perfect for anyone craving fresh, high-quality sushi and a variety of izakaya-style dishes. The Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya Menu offers a mouthwatering selection, from expertly crafted nigiri and sashimi to sizzling skewers and small plates perfect for sharing. Whether you're here for a casual meal or a special night out, each dish is designed to bring you closer to authentic Japanese cuisine. With a welcoming atmosphere and a menu full of options to satisfy every taste, it's easy to see why this place is quickly becoming a local favorite. Dive into their offerings and discover something new with each visit!

Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya - Na Beverages

COKE
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
US$4.00
DIET COKE
A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
US$4.00
SPRITE
Crisp, refreshing lemon-lime carbonated drink
US$4.00
GINGER ALE
Refreshing, crisp ginger-flavored carbonated soft drink.
US$4.00
CLUB SODA
Effervescent Club Soda: Crisp, Refreshing, Perfectly Carbonated
US$4.00
ICED TEA
Chilled, refreshing brewed tea, perfectly balanced for a hot day
US$4.00
GREEN TEA
Genmaicha.
US$5.00
HOT TEA
Steaming, aromatic blend of finely selected tea leaves. Perfectly soothing.
US$5.00
S. PELLEGRINO
Italian bubbly refreshment with delicate carbonation, perfect for quenching your thirst.
US$5.00
RAMUNE
Japanese carbonated marble soft drink
US$4.50

Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya - Ikigai Zensai (Appetizer)

EDAMAME
Steamed soybeans with sea salt
US$7.00
MISO SOUP
Red miso soybean paste with wakame, tofu, dashi and scallions
US$5.50
FRESH GREEN
Fresh mixed green, cucumber, tomato, pepitas and miso-ginger dressing
US$9.00
KARAAGE
Japanese fried chicken, lemon zest, scallions with lime zest, mentaiko spicy mayo
US$12.00
GYOZA [5]
Deep-fried dumplings filled with group chicken and vegetables with chilli soy vinaigrette
US$10.00
TAKOYAKI [5]
Octopus balls with mayo, okonomiyaki sauce, bonito flakes, aonori seaweed
US$10.00
IKA GESO
Deep-fried Japanese squid tentacles with lemon
US$13.00
TEMPURA ZENSAI
Assorted tempura appetizers.
US$0.00
SASHIMI OF THE DAY [6]
Seasonal assorted raw fish
US$18.00
HAMACHI CRUDO
Slice yellowtail with ponzu, truffle oil, togarashi, bonito flakes, fresh green and miso-ginger dressing. [6]
US$19.00
SHISHITO PEPPER
Charcoal grilled shishito pepper served with black garlic mayo and bonito flakes.
US$11.00
TAKO WASA
Chopped raw octopus marinated in wasabi stems.
US$8.00

Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya - Bento Box

BENTO BOX
Choice of meat, served with rice, miso soup, fresh green, potstickers [4] and california roll [4].
US$0.00

Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya - Entree

ENTREE
Your choice of meat served with steamed veggies, rice, miso soup and salad.
US$0.00

Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya - Donburi [Rice Bowl]

CHIRASHI
Assorted raw fish, cucumber, tamago, salmon roe and nori over rice
US$32.00
UNAGI DON
Barbecued freshwater eel, cucumber, tamago, sansho pepper and nori over rice served with either miso soup or side sald.
US$32.00
TORIDON
Grilled chicken thigh skewers, scallions and nori with teriyaki sauce over rice served with either miso soup or side said.
US$18.50

Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya - Kushiyaki [1 Skewer]

NEGIMA
Chicken thigh, tokyo negi, togarashi, tare sauce.
US$7.00
KAWA
Chicken skin with shio and tare sauce skewer.
US$5.00
SUNAGIMO
Chicken gizzard with tare sauce skewer.
US$5.00
TORI HATSU
Chicken heart with shio or tare sauce
US$5.00
TEBASAKI
Chicken wings with shio and pepper or tare sauce
US$7.00
HARAMI
Marinated skirt steak, tokyo negi
US$9.00
BUTABARA
Soy marinated pork belly
US$7.00
KUROBUTA SAUSAGE
Grilled kurobuta pork sausage skewer, known for its rich and savory flavor, popular in Japan.
US$6.50
MISO SAKE
Salmon with miso shio koji
US$9.00
KURO EBI [2]
Kuro ebi kushiyaki: Skewered black tiger shrimp, typically seasoned with sea salt or a light soy-based sauce. Grilled using traditional Japanese techniques.
US$13.00
BABY HOTATE
Grilled baby scallops, typically seasoned with Japanese sauces.
US$8.00
SHIITAKE NEGI
Shiitake mushroom, tokyo negi
US$7.00
SHISHITO
Japanese sweet pepper with kabayaki sauce and bonito flakes
US$6.00
ASPARAGUS
w/ Shio
US$5.00
OKURA
w/ Shio
US$5.00
SQUASH GRAY
w/ Shio
US$5.00
TOMOROKOSHI
Grilled corn skewer with a hint of traditional Japanese seasoning.
US$6.00

Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya - Binchotan

IKIGAI YAKITORI [4]
Grilled chicken skewers typically include onions and peppers, glazed with teriyaki sauce.
US$23.00
IKIGAI YASAI [4]
Grilled vegetables, typically including seasonal produce, cooked over binchotan charcoal.
US$18.50
IKIGAI KUSHIYAKI [6]
Grilled assorted skewers typically featuring chicken, pork, and vegetables, seasoned with soy-based sauces.
US$37.00
HAMACHI KAMA
Grilled Yellowtail Collar fish, delicately seasoned for a rich, flavorful experience
US$25.00
SAKE KAMA
Grilled salmon neck, typically marinated with a special sauce.
US$20.00

Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya - Nigiri [1Pc]

KAMPACHI NIGIRI
Wild Amberjack
US$6.50
MADAI NIGIRI
Red sea bream
US$6.50
SAKE NIGIRI
Faroe Island salmon
US$5.50
SABA NIGIRI
House marinated mackerel
US$5.50
BOTAN EBI NIGIRI
Spot prawn
US$7.00
IKURA NIGIRI
House marinated salmon roe
US$7.00
UNAGI NIGIRI
Barbecued freshwater eel
US$6.50
ANAGO NIGIRI
Barbecued saltwater eel
US$7.50
TAMAGO NIGIRI
House made sweet omelet
US$5.00
HOTATE NIGIRI
Scallop
US$7.50
YARI IKA NIGIRI
Japanese Hokkaido squid
US$6.00

Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya - Sashimi [2Pcs]

AKAMI SASHIMI
Lean Bluefin tuna.
US$13.00
CHU-TORO SASHIMI
Medium Bluefin fatty tuna.
US$17.00
O-TORO SASHIMI
Fatty Bluefin tuna.
US$22.00
HAMACHI SASHIMI
Yellowtail.
US$11.00
KAMPACHI SASHIMI
Wild Amberjack.
US$10.00
MADAI SASHIMI
Red Sea Bream.
US$10.00
SAKE SASHIMI
Salmon.
US$8.00
ZUKE SAKE SASHIMI
Marinated Salmon.
US$11.00
SABA SASHIMI
House Marinated Mackerel.
US$8.00
BOTAN EBI SASHIMI
Spot Prawn.
US$11.00
IKURA SASHIMI
House Marinated Salmon Roe.
US$11.00
UNAGI SASHIMI
Freshwater Eel.
US$10.00
ANAGO SASHIMI
Saltwater Eel.
US$12.00
TAMAGO SASHIMI
House Made Sweet Omelet.
US$7.00
YARI IKA SASHIMI
Japanese Hokkaido Squid.
US$9.00
UNI SASHIMI (Subject To Availability)
Sea Urchin.
US$28.00

Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya - Sushi Setto

NIGIRI SETTO [7]
US$55.00
SASHIMI SETTO [12]
Assorted sashimi set typically includes fresh slices of salmon, tuna, kingfish, scallops, and sweet prawn.
US$65.00
NIGIRI TO SASHIMI [4|8]
Chef's seasonal assorted nigiri and sashimi selections.
US$75.00

Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya - Nigiri Special

MAGURO TRIO
Three type of Bluefin tuna: Lean, Medium Fatty and Fatty.
US$26.50
SAKE TRIO
Three styles of salmon: Fresh salmon, Salmon Belly, Marinated Salmon.
US$17.50
NIGIRIZUSHI
Chef's choice nigiri with toppings. [4]
US$26.50

Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya - Ikigai Favorite

NEGI TORO
Chopped fatty tuna, scallions and oshinko. [5]
US$18.00
FUTO MAKI
Lean and fatty bluefin tuna, avocado, black truffle oil and katsuo furikake. [10]
US$27.00

Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya - Ikigai Makimono [Rolls]

*TEKKA MAKI [GF]
Tuna roll. [8]
US$14.00
*SAKE MAKI [GF]
Salmon roll. [8]
US$12.00
*NEGI HAMA [GF]
Chopped yellowtail and scallions. [8]
US$13.00
NEGI SABA [GF]
Chopped mackerel, scallions, shiso leaf and ginger. [8]
US$12.00
*CHILI HOTATE
Scallop, spicy crispy garlic and cucumber. [5]
US$17.00
*CHILI TUNA [GF]
Spicy tuna, cucumber, scallions. [8]
US$16.00
*CHILI HAMA [GF]
Spicy yellowtail, cucumber and scallions. [8]
US$16.00
*TSURAI SAKE [GF]
Spicy salmon, cucumber, scallions, togarashi. [5]
US$18.00
EBI TEMPURA
Shrimp tempura, cucumber and unagi sauce. [5]
US$14.00
CALIFORNIA [GF]
Spicy crabmeat, cucumber and avocado. [8]
US$16.00
UNAKYU
Barbecued fresh water eel, cucumber and unagi sauce. [8]
US$17.00
*SAKE AVOCADO [GF]
Salmon, avocado, rice, and nori. Contains raw fish.
US$14.00
*TUNA AVOCADO [GF]
Tuna and avocado rolled in seaweed and rice. *May contain raw fish. Consuming raw or undercooked seafood may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
US$16.00
AVOCADO MAKI [GF,V,V+]
Avocado roll. [8]
US$9.00
ASPARAGUS MAKI [GF,V,V+]
Asparagus Maki: Steamed asparagus wrapped in seasoned rice and seaweed.
US$9.00
OSHINKO MAKI
Pickled dikon radish roll. [8]
US$9.00
KAPPA MAKI [GF,V,V+]
Cucumber roll. [8]
US$9.00
AVOKYU MAKI [GF,V,V+]
Avocado and cucumber roll. [8]
US$9.00
KAMPYO MAKI
Marinated sweet gourd. [8]
US$9.00
SHIITAKE MAKI
Marinated shiitake mushroom roll. [8]
US$10.00
BABY SHIITAKE MAKI [V,V+]
Baby shiitake tempura and togarashi roll. [5]
US$12.00

Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya - Ikigai Tokushuna [Specialty Rolls]

*RAINBOW [GF]
Spicy crabmeat, avocado, cucumber topped with different types of fish [5]
US$26.00
KAZAN
Shrimp tempura, cucumber topped with seared spicy crabmeat. [6]
US$24.00
SPIDER
Breaded soft-shell crab, cucumber, avocado, mentaiko spicy mayo, unagi sauce [5]
US$18.00
*AMAI
Tuna, unagi, tamago, cucumber, oshinko [5]
US$18.00
KANI SUBURASHII
Crabmeat, unagi, tamago, cucumber, shiso leaf, red shiso powder. [5]
US$19.50
*FUYU
Shrimp tempura, kampyo, cucumber, topped with seared salmon, ikura, scallions, miso sauce and unagi sauce. [8]
US$21.00
DRAGON
Shrimp tempura topped with unagi, spicy avocado mousse, unagi sauce [8]
US$21.00
*SHINYU [GF]
Salmon, yellowtail, tuna, cucumber, ginger, wasabi, kyurizuka, shiso leaf, ponzu sauce. [5]
US$20.00
MAIMO [V,V+]
Ube and sweet potato tempura topped with avocado, kabayaki sauce and tobanjun mayo. [10]
US$16.00

Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya - Ramen

TONKOTSU RAMEN
Pork broth, pork chashu, boiled egg, bamboo shoots, wood ear mushrooms, green onion, nori (seaweed).
US$17.50
SPICY TONKOTSU RAMEN
Ramen noodles in spicy pork bone broth, topped with chashu pork, scallions, bamboo shoots, black fungus, dried seaweed, and a soy-marinated egg.
US$18.50
BLACK GARLIC RAMEN
Pork bone broth with black garlic oil, chashu (marinated pork), seasoned egg, bamboo shoots, kikurage mushrooms, green onions, and nori seaweed.
US$18.50

Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya - Sides

RICE
Flavorful rice dish prepared to perfection, showcasing an ideal complement for any meal.
US$4.00
SUSHI RICE
Perfectly steamed sushi-grade rice, subtly seasoned for an authentic taste.
US$5.00
PICKLES
Assorted Japanese pickles, typically including cucumber, daikon radish, and shibazuke crunchy vegetables.
US$4.50
GINGER
Sauteed ginger, peapod, mushroom, and onions.
US$2.00
WASABI
Freshly grated wasabi root, known for its pungent and sharp flavor, typically accompanies sushi and sashimi.
US$2.00
SHISO LEAF
Herbaceous and aromatic Japanese mint leaf, often paired with sashimi or nigiri for a citrusy note.
US$2.00
SLICED AVOCADO
Freshly sliced, ripe avocado - creamy and perfect for any dish or as a standalone treat.
US$5.00

Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya - Sauces

PONZU SAUCE
A Japanese citrus-based sauce typically made with soy sauce, vinegar, and citrus juice. Ideal for dressing and dipping.
US$2.50
UNAGI SAUCE
A dark, sweet soy-based sauce, traditionally used to enhance sushi and grilled dishes.
US$2.50
KABAYAKI SAUCE
A sweet and savory Japanese sauce, typically used for glazing grilled eel or fish, made with soy sauce, sugar, and mirin.
US$2.00
MENTAIKO SPICY MAYO
Creamy mayonnaise blended with spicy cod roe, typically includes chili paste for an added kick. Ideal for enhancing sushi and other Japanese dishes.
US$2.50
TEMPURA SAUCE
A traditional Japanese dipping sauce, typically made with a soy-based blend and a touch of sweetness, ideal for pairing with tempura dishes.
US$2.50
TERIYAKI SAUCE
A sweet and savory Japanese sauce made with soy sauce, sugar, and mirin, ideal for marinating, glazing, or dipping.
US$2.50
MISO-GINGER DRESSING
A house-made dressing combining miso and ginger, typically includes soy sauce, vinegar, and a hint of sweetness.
US$2.50
CHILI OIL
Infused with Japanese chili peppers and typically includes garlic and soy sauce, this chili oil adds a spicy kick to any dish.
US$2.00
HOT SAUCE
A duo of hot sauces, one red and one green, each offering a distinct kick to complement your meal.
US$2.00
AVOCADO MOUSSE
A creamy avocado mousse typically includes pureed avocado and seasonings, offering a smooth and rich texture.
US$3.00
SOY SAUCE
A salty, savory condiment made from fermented soybeans, wheat, water, and salt, enhancing umami flavors.
US$2.00

Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya - Desserts

ICE CREAM
Vanilla, strawberry, or green tea
US$5.00
MOCHI ICE CREAM [2]
Soft, pounded sticky rice dumplings typically filled with flavors like green tea, mango, strawberry, or chocolate ice cream.
US$7.00
LAVA CAKE
Molten chocolate cake served with your choice of vanilla or green tea ice cream.
US$10.00
YUZU CHEESECAKE
Creamy cheesecake infused with the bright, zesty essence of yuzu, a citrus fruit.
US$8.00
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