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Kai Japanese Kitchen

2 North River Street, Aurora, IL
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N/A Beverages
Starters
Seafood Starters
Soup/Salad
Ramen
Hot Dishes
Desserts
Sashimi / Nigiri
Classic Maki
Signiture Maki
Vegan Maki
Sushi Chef Specials
Sides
Kids Bento
Side Sauces
Specials

Featured Items

  • Crunchy Roll

    8 pcs Shrimp Tempura, Masago, Cucumber, Avocado, Spicy Aioli and Soy Glaze Sauce
    $11.00
  • Vegan Truffle Shiitake Roll

    6pcs Shiitake Tempura, Avocado, Cucumber And a Creamy Truffle Sauce
    $9.00
  • California Roll

    8 pcs Creamy Crab Mix, Avocado and Cucumber
    $9.00

N/A Beverages

  • Coke

    $4.00
  • Diet Coke

    $4.00
  • Sprite

    $4.00
  • Kiddie Cocktail

    $4.00
  • Lemonade

    $4.00
  • Iced Tea

    $4.00
  • Arnold Palmer

    $4.00
  • Ginger Ale

    $4.00
  • Coke Zero

    $4.00
  • Thai Iced Tea

    $5.00
  • Japanese Soda

    $5.00
  • Hot Tea

    $7.00
  • Acqua Panna 500ml

    $4.00
  • Pelegrino 500ml

    $6.00
  • Cranberry Juice

    $4.00
  • Orange Juice

    $4.00
  • Pineapple Juice

    $4.00
  • Ginger Beer

    $4.00

Starters

  • Edamame

    Steamed Edamame with Truffle Sea Salt
    $6.00
  • Charred Edameme

    Charred Soy Beans with Spicy Black Bean Garlic Sauce
    $7.00
  • Kurobuta Green Beans

    Sauteed Green Beans Crispy Shallots, Kurobuta Sausage, Candied Walnuts With a Garlic Soy Glaze
    $10.00
  • Harumaki

    Vegetable & Pork Spring Roll with Nuoc Cham Sauce. 3 pcs
    $8.00
  • Harbor Gyoza (Dumplings)

    6pcs Chicken Dumplings with Yuzu Togarashi Dipping Sauce. Choice of Steamed/Pan Fried/Deep Fried
    $9.00
  • Oyster Mushrooms

    Grilled King Oyster Mushrooms Served with a Tangy Garlic Soy Sauce
    $9.00
  • Crispy Brussels

    Flash Fried Brussel Sprouts , Carrots, Onions, Cabbage, Jalapenos and Shallots with a Sweet Chili Glaze
    $12.00
  • Seoul Fire Wings

    Crispy Chicken Wings Tossed in a Sweet & Spicy Korean Gochujang Glaze. Topped with Toasted Sesame and Scallions. 7 pcs
    $15.00

Seafood Starters

  • Crispy Rice

    Crispy Sushi Rice with Tuna Tartare topped with Spicy Aioli and Unagi Sauce
    $15.00
  • Crab Rangoon

    6 pcs Crispy Wonton filled with Crab, Cream Cheese Served Over Spicy Mango Sauce
    $14.00
  • Jalapeno Salmon Poppers

    Deep-Fried Jalapenos Stuffed with Spicy Salman and Cream Cheese. Topped with Shredded potato Chips and Unagi Sauce
    $11.00
  • Honey Rock Shrimp Tempura

    Shrimp Tempura Topped with Candied Walnuts and Creamy Honey Aioli
    $13.00
  • Ebi Shrimp Tempura app

    Shrimp Tempura with Asparagus, Sweet Potato & Dashi Dipping Sauce. 5pcs
    $10.00
  • Tidal Ika Calamari

    Seasoned Calamari with Ginger, Garlic and Green Chilis served with a Citrus Togarashi Aioli
    $15.00

Soup/Salad

  • Miso Soup

    Traditional Soy Bean Soup with Tofu, Wakame, Scallions and Shitake Mushrooms
    $4.50
  • Shoga Breeze Salad

    Romaine, Cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes, Carrots, Avocado and Crispy Wontons served with Ginger Dressing
    $9.00
  • Seaweed Salad

    Seasoned Seaweed with Cucumbers and Sesame Seeds
    $10.00

Ramen

  • Shio Ramen

    Chicken Broth, Corn, Bamboo Shoots, Scallions, Noodles and Soft Boiled Egg Choice of Katsu Chicken or Pork Chashu
    $14.00
  • Tonkutsu Ramen

    Pork Broth, Corn, Bamboo Shoots, Scallions, Noodles and Soft Boiled Egg. Choice of Katsu Chicken or Pork Chashu
    $15.00

Hot Dishes

  • Lemongrass Chicken

    Marinated Chicken, Chicken, Onions, Mushrooms, Jalapeno, Basil, Carrots With Lemongrass Sauce Choice of White or Vegetable Fried Rice
    $18.00
  • Galbi-Yaki

    Korean Galbi Ribs with Japanese style Chimichurri and Kimchi. Choice of White or Vegetable Fried Rice
    OUT OF STOCK
    $20.00
  • Monsoon Vegan Curry and Tofu

    Tofu, Mango, Bok Choy and Cherry Tomatoes Served with a Spicy Curry Sauce Choice of White or Vegetable Fried Rice
    $16.00
  • Wave Katsu Curry

    Katsu Chicken with Traditional Curry Sauce and Medium Boiled Egg
    $19.00
  • Miso Yaki Salmon

    Scottish Salmon with Miso Glaze served with Pickled Cucumber and Roasted Carrots and Bean Sprouts
    $23.00
  • Tsunami Steak

    8oz Sirloin with Teriyaki Demi Glaze Served With Roasted Fingerling Potatoes and Roasted Vegetables.
    $33.00
  • Hibachi Fried Rice

    Fried Rice with Carrots, Green Peas, Garlic, Onion, Scallion and Egg Choice of Vegetable, Chicken, Shrimp, Steak or Pork Belly
    $11.00

Desserts

  • Mochi

    Choose 3 flavors of Chewy Sticky Japanese Confection made from Glutinous Rice Flour
    $9.00
  • Tempura Ice Cream

    Tempura Fried Ice Cream Topped with Blueberry Compote
    $9.00
  • B-Day Mochi

    One Piece Mochi
    $2.50
  • Mango Cheesecake

    $10.00

Sashimi / Nigiri

  • Maguro-Big Eye Tuna

    2pcs Big Eye Tuna
    $8.00
  • Chu Toro-Tuna

    2pcs Chu Toro Tuna
    $13.00
  • Toro-Tuna

    2 pcs Totto (fatty) Tuna
    OUT OF STOCK
    $16.00
  • Hamachi-Yellowtail

    2pcs Yellowtail
    $12.00
  • Nama Sake- Salmon

    2pcs Scottish Salmon
    $7.00
  • Smoked Salmon

    2pcs Smoked Salmon
    $9.00
  • Ikura-Salmon Roe

    Salmon Eggs
    $7.00
  • Tobiko-Flying Fish Eggs

    Flying Fish Eggs
    $9.00
  • Ebi-Shrimp

    2pcs Black Tiger Shrimp
    $7.00
  • Hotate-Scallops

    2pcs Scallops
    $11.00
  • Unagi-Eel

    2pcs Grilled Eel
    $8.00
  • Escolar-White Tuna

    2pcs Escolar
    $7.00
  • Tomago-Egg

    2pcs Tomago
    $6.00
  • Amaebi-Sweet Shrimp

    OUT OF STOCK
    $10.00

Classic Maki

  • Crunchy Roll

    8 pcs Shrimp Tempura, Masago, Cucumber, Avocado, Spicy Aioli and Soy Glaze Sauce
    $11.00
  • Dynamite Roll

    5 pcs Tempura Maki with Tuna and Salmon Mix, Water Chestnuts, Cream Cheese and Jalapeno. Topped with Spicy Aioli and Unagi Sauce
    $12.00
  • Spicy Tuna Roll

    6 pcs Big Eye Tuna, Avocado and Jalapeno topped with Spicy Togarashi Aioli
    $9.00
  • Spicy Salmon Roll

    6 Pcs Scottish Salmon, Cucumber, Avocado and Jalapeno topped with Spicy Togarashi Aioli
    $9.00
  • Shrimp Tempura Roll

    8 pcs Shrimp Tempura, Cucumber Avocado and Spicy Aioli
    $9.00
  • Philadelphia Roll

    8 pcs Smoked Salmon, Avocado, Cream Cheese and Cucumber
    $12.00
  • California Roll

    8 pcs Creamy Crab Mix, Avocado and Cucumber
    $9.00
  • Spicy California Roll

    8pcs Creamy Crab Mix, Avocado and Cucumber topped with Spicy Aioli, Wasabi Aioli and Sriracha
    $10.00
  • Soft Shell Crab Roll

    8 pcs Soft Shell Crab, Avocado, Radish Sprouts, Cucumber and Spicy Yuzu Aioli
    $15.00
  • Rainbow Roll

    8 pcs Variety of Fish, Crab Mix,Masago, Cucumber and Avocado
    $15.00
  • Unagi Kabayaki Roll

    8 pcs Eel, Shrimp Tempura, Avocado, Cucumber and Spicy Aioli
    $15.00
  • Firecracker Roll

    Tempura Maki, Scallions, Shrimp Tempura, Avocado, Cream Cheese, Wasabi Aioli, Jalapeno, Masago, Unagi Sauce. 6pcs
    $16.00

Signiture Maki

  • Summer Roll

    8 pcs Scottish Salmon, Crab Mix, Shrimp Tempura, Avocado, Lemon topped with Jalapeno Citrus Sauce
    $16.00
  • Aburi Salmon Roll

    8 pcs Flame-Seared Scottish Salmon, Crab Mix, Avocado, Cucumber topped with Unagi Sauce and Spicy Mayo
    $16.00
  • Volcano Roll

    8 pcs Baked Bay Scallops with Shrimp Tempura, Crab Yuzu, Creamy Spicy Dynamite Sauce
    $19.00
  • Truffle Escolar Roll

    8 pcs Spicy Tuna, Cucumber, Avocado, Escolar, Fried Shallots and Truffle Vinegar
    $17.00
  • Surf & Turf Roll

    8 pcs Lobster Mix, Seared Wagyu Steak, Asparagus, Kaiware Sprouts, Scallions and Truffle Butter Vinaigrette
    $19.00

Vegan Maki

  • Vegan Avocado Roll

    8 pcs Avocado
    $8.00
  • Vegan Avocado Cucumber Roll

    8 pcs Avocado and Cucumber
    $8.00
  • Vegan Sweet Potato Roll

    6pcs Sweet Potato Tempura Topped With Vegan Unagi Sauce
    $9.00
  • Vegan Truffle Shiitake Roll

    6pcs Shiitake Tempura, Avocado, Cucumber And a Creamy Truffle Sauce
    $9.00
  • Vegan Midori Roll

    6pc BQQ Soy Paper, Fried Shallots, Vegan Cream Cheese, Avocado and topped with Vegan Spicy Aioli
    $12.00
  • Vegan Green Garden Roll

    8pcs Asparagus Tempoua, Cucumber, Avocado Mousse and Spicy Vegan Aioli
    $12.00
  • Vegan Aloha Roll

    8pcs Vegan Salmon, Avocado, Cucumber, Mango, Vegan Aioli and Jalapeno Sauce
    $16.00
  • Vegan Futomaky Roll

    Avocado, Cucumber, Sweet Shitake, Jalapeno, Sweet Potatoes, Tempura. 6pcs
    $16.00

Sushi Chef Specials

  • Salmon Poke Salad

    Fresh Salmon, Mango, Ponzu, Chili Oil, Tobiko, Avocado, Radish and Sesame Seeds
    $18.00
  • Hamachi Crudo

    Hamachi, Yuzu Soy Sauce, Fennel, Jalapenos, Truffle Oil, Cilantro, Sesame Seeds and Hawaiian Black Salt
    $15.00
  • Salmon Crudo

    Cured Scottish Salmon, Basil Vinegar Sauce, Chili Oil and Jalapeno
    $14.00
  • Truffle Sashimi

    Big Eye Tuna, Salmon, Hamachi on Truffle Citrus Soy Sauce and Scallions
    $16.00

Sides

  • Cup White Rice

    $3.00
  • Cup Veg Fried Rice

    $5.00
  • French Fries

    $5.00
  • Side Roasted Vegetables

    $7.00
  • Side Kimchi

    $3.00

Kids Bento

Served with Edamame, Rice and Seasonal Fruit
  • Fountain Kids

  • Kids Avocado Roll

    Avocado Roll Served with Rice, Edamame and Seasonal Fruit
    $12.00
  • Kids California Roll

    $12.00
  • Kids Dumplings 3pcs

    3 Chicken Dumplings Served with Rice, Edamame and Seasonal Fruit
    $12.00
  • Kids Chicken Nuggets

    Kids Chicken Nuggets Served with Rice, Edamame and Seasonal Fruit
    $12.00
  • Kids Chicken Teriyaki

    Teriyaki Chicken Served with Rice, Edamame and Seasonal Fruit
    $12.00
  • Kids Shrimp Tempura 4pcs

    4 pcs Shrimp Tempura Served with Rice, Edamame and Seasonal Fruit
    $12.00

Side Sauces

  • Side Wasabi

  • Side Pickled Ginger

  • Side Spicy Mayo

    $1.00
  • Side Wasabi Mayo

    $1.00
  • Side Unagi Sauce

    $1.00
  • Side Sriracha

    $1.00
  • Side Chili Oil

    $1.00
  • Side Yum Yum Sauce

    $1.00
  • Side Chili Paste (Sambal)

    $1.00
  • Side Veggie Mayo

    $1.00
  • Side Truffle Vinigarette

    $2.00
  • Side Ponzu Sauce

    $1.00
  • Side Ketchup

  • Side Teriyaki Sauce

    $1.00
  • Side Orange Sauce

    $1.00
  • Side Spicy Mango Sauce

    $1.00
  • Side Peanut Sauce

    $1.00

Specials

  • Masago Fire Roll

    Shrimp Tempura, Avocado, Cream Cheese, Jalapeno, Massago, Wasabi Aioli and Unagi Sauce
    $16.00
  • Kai Broiled Lobster Tail

    OUT OF STOCK
    $28.00
  • Lobster Roll

    Lobster, Mayo, Asparagus, Avocado, Tempura Crumbs, Bacon Jam
    OUT OF STOCK
    $19.00
  • Cornish Hen

    Soy Glazed Roasted Cornish Hen, Potato and Chorizo Stuffing, Grilled Bok Choy
    OUT OF STOCK
    $25.00

B-Day Mochi

$2.50

One Piece Mochi

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Kai Japanese Kitchen Location and Ordering Hours

(331) 707-5131
2 North River Street, Aurora, IL 60506
Closed • Opens Tuesday at 11:15AM
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