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Kuro Bistro 950 N Western Ave Ste 106, Lake Forest, IL 60045

950 N Western Ave Ste 106, Lake Forest, IL
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Sushi Bar Starters
Kitchen Starters
Salads
Burgers
Sushi Sets
Hibachi Grill (Half/Full)
Rice & Noodles
Kitchen Signatures
Sashimi/Nigiri
Specialty Rolls
Classic Rolls
Sides
Bento
DonBuri
Desserts

Featured Items

  • Edamame (GF)

    steamed soybeans, kosher salt
    $8.00
  • Gyoza

    crispy pork dumplings
  • Spicy Tuna (GF)

    spicy mayo with scallion
    $11.00

Daily Menu

Sushi Bar Starters

  • House Salad

    mixed greens with ginger dressing
    $7.00
  • Wakame Salad

    sesame marinated seaweed
    $9.00
  • Cucumber Salad

    sliced cucumber in sunomono sauce
    $8.00
  • Kuro Daikon Pickles (GF)

    homemade pickling marinade
    $8.00
  • Oshinko Moriawase

    assortment of japanese pickles
    $8.00
  • Sushi Sampler (GF)

    chef's choice 5pc nigiri
    $20.00
  • Tuna Carpaccio

    fresh sashimi, shallots, capers, zesty wasabi, and spiced ponzu sauce topped with microgreens
    $24.00
  • Salmon Carpaccio

    fresh sashimi, shallots, capers, zesty wasabi, and spiced ponzu sauce topped with microgreens
    $24.00
  • Tuna Tartare

    fresh tartare, masago, shallots, colorful bell peppers, cripsy shiitake mushrooms, zesty wasabi, and balsamic glaze with crispy wonton chips
    $26.00
  • Salmon Tartare

    fresh tartare, masago, shallots, colorful bell peppers, crispy shiitake mushrooms, zesty wasabi, and balsamic glaze with crispy wonton chips
    $26.00
  • Hawaiian Tacos

    2 pieces | fresh tuna, mango, jicama, masago, cilantro, crispy shiitake mushrooms, served in fried wonton shells drizzled with honey wasabi, and unagi bone sauce (carry-out orders: served in butter lettuce instead)
  • Ikura Oroshi (GF)

    fresh grated daikon toppled with salmon caviar
    $13.00
  • Takosu

    octopus sashimi and sliced cucumber in sunomono sauce
    $15.00
  • Sashimi Sampler (GF)

    chef's choice 6pc sashimi
    $24.00
  • Hamachi Ponzu

    yellowtail sashimi, sliced jalapeño, topped with microgreens in spiced ponzu sauce
    $24.00
  • Beef Tataki

    seared tenderloin, sliced avocado, onion marinade in spiced ponzu sauce
    $22.00
  • Kanisu

    crabmeat and sliced cucumber in sunomono sauce
    $18.00
  • Crispy Sushi Pizza

    crispy rice, spiced mayo, shallots, colorful bell peppers, masago, sesame
  • Toro Ponzu

    sashimi, sliced jalapeno, topped w/ microgreens in spiced ponzu sauce
    $45.00
  • Seabream Uzukuri

    japanese red snapper, spiced ponzu, radish sprouts
    $28.00
  • Tuna Tataki

    seared tuna, avocado, spicy ponzu
    $22.00

Kitchen Starters

  • Vegetable Gyoza

  • Shrimp Tempura

    Deep fried shrimp tempura
    $3.00
  • Goma-Ae

    steamed spinach, sweet sesame
    $8.00
  • Deep-Fried Calamari

    lightly battered with sweet and sour thai chili sauce toppled with cilantro
    $14.00
  • Polpo (GF)

    char-grilled octopus, zucchini, chili flakes, lime, olive oil
    $19.00
  • Asparagus Beef Roll

    ny strip and asparagus with teriyaki
    $15.00
  • Tempura Combo

    crispy vegetable and shrimp (2), daikon grated tempura sauce
    $15.00
  • Agedashi Tofu

    lightly fried tofu, shimeji mushrooms, spring onions in tempura broth
    $9.00
  • Gyoza

    crispy pork dumplings
  • Drunken Shrimp

    shrimp wrapped in jalapeño infused bacon, pico de gallo, tequila lime, chili, and chipotle mayo sauce
  • Softshell Crab

    crispy soft shell crab, ponzu sauce
    $15.00
  • Golden Shrimp

    jumbo butterflied shrimp with steamed rich egg yolk and ginger marinade
  • Vegetable Tempura

    crispy vegetable assortment, grated daikon in tempura sauce
    $8.00
  • Shumai

    shrimp dumplings
  • Edamame (GF)

    steamed soybeans, kosher salt
    $8.00
  • Miso Soup (GF)

    served with tofu and green onions
    $3.00
  • Rock Shrimp Tempura

    fried rock shrimp with spicy mayo
    $24.00
  • Baby Bok Choy

    wok-fired, arbol chili, garlic oyster sauce
    $14.00
  • Blistered Shishito Peppers

    sauteed in sesame-chili and sweet soy
    $14.00

Salads

  • Kuro Fresh Salad

    mixed greens, cucumber, avocado, green bean, cherry tomato with ginger dressing
    $15.00

Burgers

  • Kuro Burger

    angus beef, bacon, spicy-tomato apple jam, cheddar cheese, and sliced marshmallow caramelized pineapple on buttery brioche bun, served with julienne fries
    $20.00
  • Jalapeño Burger

    ribeye and chuck blend, pepper jack cheese, crispy onion, applewood bacon, sautéed jalapeños, chipotle ranch, and sliced marshmallow caramelized pineapple on buttery brioche bun, served with julienne fries
    $20.00
  • Wagyu Burger

    texas wagyu, applewood bacon, american cheese, jack daniel bbq, and sliced marshmallow caramelized pineapple on pretzel bun, served with julienne fries
    $23.00

Sushi Sets

  • Chirashi (GF)

    chef's choice of assorted sashimi over a bed of sushi rice, served with miso soup
    $37.00
  • Sake Don (GF)

    fresh salmon served over a bed of sushi rice, served with miso soup
    $35.00
  • Tekka Don (GF)

    fresh tuna served over a bed of sushi rice, served with miso soup
    $35.00
  • Sashimi Deluxe (GF)

    chef's choice of assorted sashimi, served with miso soup
    $39.00
  • Salmon Select (GF)

    4pc nigiri, 4 pc sashimi, spicy salmon roll, served with miso soup
    $39.00
  • Hwe Dup Bap

    assortment of fresh fish, vegetables, masago, over rice with sesame oil and homemade gochujang (korean spicy sauce), served with miso soup
    $35.00
  • Una Don

    broiled unagi served over a bed of rice, served with miso soup
    $37.00
  • Sushi Deluxe

    chef's choice of 7 pieces nigiri with california or spicy tuna roll, served with miso soup
    $35.00
  • Tuna Select (GF)

    4pc nigiri, 4pc sashimi, spicy tuna roll, served with miso soup
    $39.00

Hibachi Grill (Half/Full)

  • Full Grilled Mixed Vegetables

    Broccoli, Zucchini, and Carrot. Served with miso soup and white rice.
    $26.00
  • 1/2 Grilled Mixed Vegetables

    Broccoli, Zucchini, and Carrot (rice available in 'sides')
    $20.00
  • Grilled Salmon (Full Portion)

    scottish salmon, hibachi vegetables, teriyaki. served with miso soup and white rice.
    $38.00
  • Grilled Salmon (Half Portion)

    scottish salmon, hibachi vegetables, teriyaki (rice available in 'sides')
    $22.00
  • NY Strip (Full Portion)

    chargrilled, hibachi vegetables. served with miso soup and white rice.
    $39.00
  • NY Strip (Half Portion)

    chargrilled, hibachi vegetables (rice available in 'sides')
    $24.00
  • Classic Teriyaki Chicken (Full Portion)

    grilled chicken breast, hibachi vegetables, teriyaki. served with miso soup and white rice.
    $26.00
  • Classic Teriyaki Chicken (Half Portion)

    grilled chicken breast, hibachi vegetables, teriyaki (rice available in 'sides')
    $20.00
  • Filet Mignon (Full Portion)

    chargrilled with hibachi vegetables. served with miso soup and white rice.
    $44.00
  • Filet Mignon (Half Portion)

    chargrilled with hibachi vegetables (rice available in 'sides')
    $25.00
  • Hibachi Shrimp (Full Portion)

    grilled shrimp with hibachi vegetables. served with miso soup and white rice.
    $36.00
  • Hibachi Shrimp (Half Portion)

    grilled shrimp with hibachi vegetables (rice available in 'sides')
    $23.00
  • Hibachi Scallops (Full Portion)

    u-10 scallops with hibachi vegetables. served with miso soup and white rice.
    $36.00
  • Hibachi Scallops (Half Portion)

    u-10 scallops with hibachi vegetables (rice available in 'sides')
    $23.00
  • Tofu with Vegetables (Full Portion)

    pan-fried tofu with hibachi vegetables. served with miso soup and white rice.
    $26.00
  • Tofu with Vegetables (Half Portion)

    pan-fried tofu with vegetables (rice available in 'sides')
    $20.00

Rice & Noodles

  • Udon Noodles with Kombu broth

    $10.00
  • Stir-fried noodles

    japanese pan-fried noodles with vegetables and sweet soy
    $22.00
  • Nabeyaki Udon

    udon noodle in kombu broth, egg, napa cabbage, chicken, shiitake with shrimp tempura
    $19.00
  • Fried Rice

    Bell peppers, bean sprouts, and egg
    $15.00
  • Only Noodle Stirfry

    Just noodles and sauce
    $7.00

Kitchen Signatures

  • Golden Lobster (GF)

    6oz australian cold water, buttered egg yolk, sautéed vegetables. Served with miso soup.
    $52.00
  • Duck (GF)

    roasted maple leaf duck breast, confit duck leg, savoy cabbage, lentils, juniper berry and port wine reduction. Served with miso soup.
    $45.00
    OUT OF STOCK
  • Scottish Salmon (GF)

    chinese black rice, baby bok choy, champagne sauce. Served with miso soup.
    $40.00
  • Rack of Lamb (GF)

    new zealand rack of lamb, baby carrots, colorful tomatoes, bulgur and merguez red wine sauce. Served with miso soup.
    $57.00
  • Chilean Seabass (GF)

    crusted pistachio, fennel, celery, onion, baby arugula, browned butter, black rice, red wine sauce. Served with miso soup.
    $47.00
  • New York Strip (GF)

    black peppercorn crusted, sautéed shiitake mushrooms, green beans, roasted shallots, red wine sauce. Served with miso soup.
    $42.00
  • Filet Mignon (GF)

    8oz center cut beef tenderloin, local asparagus, fingerling potatoes, blueberry reduction. Served with miso soup.
    $48.00

Sashimi/Nigiri

  • Mackerel (Saba)

    $5.00
  • Horse Mackeral (Aji)

    $4.00
    OUT OF STOCK
  • Amberjack

    $6.00
  • Egg (Tamago)

    $5.00
  • Smoked Salmon

    $7.00
  • Flying Fish Roe (Tobiko)

    $6.00
  • Smelt Roe (Masago)

    $5.00
  • Salmon Roe (Ikura)

    $7.00
  • Fresh Water Eel (Unagi)

    $7.00
  • King Crab (Kani)

    $10.00
  • Surf Clam (Hokkigai)

    $5.00
  • Scallop (Hotate)

    $7.00
  • Octopus (Tako)

    $5.00
  • Squid (Ika)

    $5.00
  • Flounder (Hirame)

    $6.00
  • Red Snapper (Madai)

    $7.00
  • Yellowtail (Hamachi)

    $6.00
  • Shrimp (Ebi)

    $4.00
  • Sweet Raw Shrimp (Amaebi)

    $8.00
  • Sea Urchin (Uni)

    $13.00
  • Fatty Salmon (Sake Toro)

    $6.00
  • Salmon (Nama Sake)

    $6.00
  • White Tuna (Escolar)

    $5.00
  • O-Toro

    $13.00
  • Chu-Toro

    $11.00
  • Bluefin Tuna (Toro)

    $9.00
  • Tuna (Maguro)

    $6.00
  • Striped Bass (Suzuki)

    $6.00

Specialty Rolls

  • Mr. Turtle

    shrimp tempura, avocado | crabmeat, avocado, jalapeno, unagi sauce
    $19.00
  • Ceviche (no rice)

    assorted fresh fish, cilantro, avocado mix, shallot | soy paper, lemon, chili ponzu. Served with miso soup.
    $26.00
  • Four Seasons

    avocado, cucumber, asparagus, carrot, mango, sautéed king oyster mushrooms, radish sprouts with cilantro ponzu sauce. Served with miso soup.
    $19.00
  • Lake Forest Greens (no rice)

    mixed greens, asparagus, avocado, cucumber, carrot, mango, pickled daikon | rice paper wrapped with cilantro ponzu sauce. Served with miso soup.
    $19.00
  • Kyuuri (no rice)

    spicy tuna, salmon, avocado, masago, mango, radish sprouts | cucumber wrapped with cilantro ponzu sauce. Served with miso soup.
    $22.00
  • Red Dragon

    spicy tuna | unagi, avocado, tobiko, chili oil, unagi sauce. Served with miso soup.
    $20.00
  • Dragon

    california | unagi, avocado, masago, unagi sauce. Served with miso soup.
    $20.00
  • White Dragon

    shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber | unagi, avocado, holiday and unagi sauce. Served with miso soup.
    $20.00
  • French Kiss

    smoked salmon, shrimp tempura, cream cheese | tempura crunch, unagi and wasabi sauce. Served with miso soup.
    $18.00
  • Karikari

    deep-fried spicy tuna | avocado mix, chili oil, unagi sauce, micro greens. Served with miso soup.
    $22.00
  • Summer

    tuna, cilantro, cucumber | tempura crunch, jalapeño, spicy mayo and unagi sauce. Served with miso soup.
    $18.00
  • Shikago

    deep-fried salmon, cream cheese, avocado | spicy mayo and unagi sauce. Served with miso soup.
    $22.00
  • Texas

    octopus, avocado mix, jalapeño | squid, tobiko, unagi and wasabi sauce. Served with miso soup.
    $21.00
  • Blue Man

    softshell crab, avocado | spicy crabmeat, melted cheddar cheese, tobiko, unagi and wasabi sauce. Served with miso soup.
    $21.00
  • Crazy Salmon

    spicy salmon, avocado | seared salmon, sesame oil, salmon roe, scallion, unagi sauce, balsamic reduction. Served with miso soup.
    $20.00
  • Baby Spice

    shrimp tempura, cream cheese, avocado | spicy tuna, tempura crunch, unagi sauce. Served with miso soup.
    $19.00
  • Woodland

    sautéed scallop, avocado | crabmeat mix, 4 types of tobiko. Served with miso soup.
    $21.00
  • Kuro Bistro

    softshell crab, avocado | spicy tuna, tobiko, unagi sauce. Served with miso soup.
    $19.00
  • Rainbow

    california | 4 kinds of fish with tobiko. Served with miso soup.
    $19.00
  • Fire Tuna

    spicy tuna | seared tuna, tobiko, seared garlic and unagi sauce. Served with miso soup.
    $20.00
  • DokiDoki

    spicy salmon | crabmeat, avocado, unagi sauce. Served with miso soup.
    $18.00
  • Holiday (soy paper)

    lettuce, tuna, shrimp, unagi, crabmeat | unagi and wasabi sauce. Served with miso soup.
    $18.00
  • Green Salmon

    unagi, avocado, tempura crunch | salmon, tobiko, unagi and wasabi sauce. Served with miso soup.
    $18.00
  • Caterpillar

    unagi, cucumber | tempura crunch, avocado, unagi sauce. Served with miso soup.
    $18.00
  • Hama Mama

    spicy tuna | hamachi, jalapeno, black tobiko, spicy ponzu
    $22.00
  • Yami

    spicy shrimp tempura, cucumber | seared super white tuna, teriyaki, gold flakes
    $22.00

Classic Rolls

  • King California

    Snow crab, avocado, cucumber
    $20.00
  • Shiitake

    mushroom
    $8.00
  • Avocado (GF)

    $8.00
  • Oshinko

    pickled radish
    $7.00
  • Asparagus (GF)

    sautéed
    $7.00
  • Spicy Scallop (GF)

    scallop, avocado, cucumber
    $12.00
  • Negi-Hama (GF)

    yellowtail with scallion
    $12.00
  • Spicy Shrimp Tempura

    shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber
    $11.00
  • Una-Q

    unagi and cucumber
    $11.00
  • Spicy Salmon (GF)

    spicy mayo with scallion
    $11.00
  • Salmon Skin

    fried salmon skin, gobo, cucumber, shiso
    $11.00
  • AAC (GF)

    avocado, asparagus, cucumber
    $10.00
  • Fried Sweet Potato

    $9.00
  • Avocado Cucumber (GF)

    $9.00
  • Cucumber (GF)

    cucumber
    $7.00
  • Futo Maki

    crabstick, cucumber, tamago, shiitake, spinach, oshinko, kampyo
    $12.00
  • Spicy Softshell Crab

    fried softshell crab, avocado, cucumber
    $11.00
  • Philadelphia (GF)

    smoked salmon, cream cheese, avocado
    $12.00
  • Alaskan (GF)

    fresh salmon, avocado, cucumber
    $11.00
  • Spicy Tuna (GF)

    spicy mayo with scallion
    $11.00
  • California

    crab mix, avocado, cucumber
    $10.00
  • Boston

    seared salmon, gobo, avocado, cucumber, lettuce
    $11.00
  • Salmon & Avocado (GF)

    $10.00
  • Tuna & Avocado (GF)

    $10.00
  • Salmon (GF)

    $8.00
  • Tuna (GF)

    $8.00
  • Spicy Octopus

    chopped octopus, masago, spicy mayo
    $12.00
  • Ika Shiso

    raw squid, shiso leaf
    $10.00
  • Negi-Toro

    bluefin tuna w/ scallion
    $15.00
  • Tamago Roll

    egg
    $7.00
  • Nori Roll

    $5.00
  • Smoked Salmon Roll

    $10.00

Sides

  • White Rice

    $3.00
  • Sushi Rice

    $3.00
  • Brown Rice

    $4.00
  • Black Rice

    $5.00
  • Spicy mayo

    $2.00
  • Unagi Sauce

    $2.00
  • Fresh Wasabi

    $3.00
  • Teriyaki Sauce

    $1.00
  • Extra Wasabi

    $1.00
  • Extra Ginger

    $1.00
  • Ponzu Sauce

    $1.50
  • Golden Egg Yolk Sauce

    $5.00
  • Sriracha

    $1.00
  • Ginger Dressing

    $1.50
  • Gochujang

    $2.00
  • Fingerling Potatoes

    $11.00
  • Tempura Sauce

    $1.50
  • Steamed Broccoli

    $11.00
  • Wasabi Sauce

    $1.50
  • Bowl of Tofu

    $3.00
  • Side of Fries

    $10.00
  • Sushi Pizza Sauce

    $1.00
  • Sambal

    $1.00

Bento

  • 5 pc Golden Shrimp Bento Dinner

    Served with miso soup, rice, pork dumpling, house salad.
    $30.00
  • Salmon Bento Dinner

    Served with miso soup, rice, pork dumpling, house salad.
    $38.00
  • Steak Bento Dinner

    Served with miso soup, rice, pork dumpling, house salad.
    $39.00
  • Tempura Bento Dinner

    Served with miso soup, rice, pork dumpling, house salad. 4 pc shrimp tempura with vegetable tempura.
    $30.00
  • Chicken Bento Dinner

    Served with miso soup, rice, pork dumpling, house salad
    $26.00

DonBuri

  • NY Strip DonBuri Dinner

    Simmered with teriyaki and vegetables, cooked egg over bed of rice. served with miso soup.
    $39.00
  • Chicken DonBuri Dinner

    Simmered with teriyaki and vegetables, cooked egg over bed of rice. served with miso soup.
    $26.00
  • Pork Katsudon Dinner

    Fried pork cutlet with katsu sauce, cooked egg over bed of rice. served with miso soup.
    $26.00
  • Chicken Katsudon Dinner

    Fried chicken cutlet with katsu sauce, cooked egg over bed of rice. served with miso soup.
    $26.00
  • Salmon DonBuri Dinner

    simmered w/ teriyaki and vegetables, cooked egg over bed of rice
    $38.00

Desserts

  • Chocolate Cake

    Light chocolate fluff, roasted coffee
    $14.00
  • Berry Tart

    Cinnamon apple jam, mixed berries
    $14.00
  • Japanese Cheesecake

    Light and fluffy cream cheese, graham cracker crust
    $14.00

Kuro Bistro Location and Ordering Hours

(224) 706-6090
950 N Western Ave Ste 106, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Open now • Closes at 8:15PM
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