Tanuki
Tanuki is a restaurant in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
- Address
- North Sheffield Avenue 3006, Chicago, Illinois, 60657, United States
- Phone
- +1-773-360-1950
- Website
- www.tanukichicago.com
- Service options
- Dine-in
- Outdoor seating
- Yes
Photos
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Menu
1 skewer per order
- PORK BELLY GRILLED$9.00
Served with spicy ponzu sauce and scallion. 2 skewers per orders
- BEEF SHORT RIB$5.50
Korean style beef short rib with chili ginger sauce.
- CHICKEN SATAY (GF)$3.95
Curry marinated chicken breast with peanut sauce.
- COCONUT SHRIMP (GF)$3.95
Grilled shrimp with spicy curry & coconut flake.
- SCALLOP BACON (GF)$5.95
Sea scallop in bacon wrap with hot BBQ.
- BROCCOLI (GF)$3.95
With butter & chili powder.
- ASPARAGUS$3.95
Black pepper & sweet ponzu.
- SHISHITO PEPPERS$6.50
Japanese pepper with sweet ponzu.
- TOKYO SET (Served w/miso soup & salad)$22.95
2 coconut shrimp, 2 pork belly grilled, 2 Chicken Satay.
- OSAKA SET (Served w/miso soup & salad)$25.95
2 beef short rib, 2 scallop bacon, 2 chicken satay.
FROM SUSHI BAR
- SUSHI A*$16.50
3 pcs chef choice nigiri + 1 your choice of maki.
- SASHIMI B*$16.50
3 pcs chef choice sashimi + 1 your choice of maki.
- MAKI SET OF 2*$16.50
Choose 2 maki rolls of your choice.
- MAKI SET OF 3*$19.50
Choose 3 maki rolls of your choice.
- YOUR CHOICE OF MAKI*
Quebec. Phillv. Tekka. Sake. Boston, Avocado, Shiitake, Spicy Salmon, Spicy Tuna, Super white tuna crunch
FROM THE KITCHEN
- Choice of chicken, tofu or add
- FRIED RICE SET$14.50
Egg, onion, pea, carrot.
- PAD SEE-EW SET$15.50
Flat noodle, egg, broccoli, green pea, carrot with caramelized sauce.
- PANANG CURRY SET$16.50
Broccoli, bell pepper, mushroom, carrot, green pea in savory panang curry.
- TERIYAKI CHICKEN SET$17.50
Grilled marinated chicken, homemade teriyaki sauce served with organic greens
GLUTEN-FREE MENU
- APPETIZER
- EDAMAME$6.95
Steamed Japanese soy bean with sea salt
- CUCUMBER SALAD$6.95
Fresh cucumber, red onion, jalapeno with pineapple vinaigrette.
- SCALLOP BACON$5.95
Sea scallop in bacon wrap with hot BBQ.
- COCONUT SHRIMP$3.95
Grilled shrimp with spicy curry & coconut flake.
- BROCCOLI$3.95
With butter & chili powder.
- HAMACHI CRUDO*$15.50
Slices of yellowtail with shallot, onion, orange zest and crudo sauce.
- SALMON CRUDO*$14.00
Slices of salmon with orange zest, green onion, cucumber, shallot, crudo sauce.
- TUNA POKE* (NO CRISPY WONTON)$13.95
Diced tuna, pineapple, onion, avocado, hot chili oil.
HOT APPETIZER
- PORK BELLY KATSU$8.00
2 pieces crispy breaded pork belly skewers, golden and juicy served with our house katsu sauce.
- TAKOYAKI$7.50
A 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
5 pieces wings with umami salt seasoning.
- EDAMAME (GF)$6.95
Steamed Japanese soy bean with sea salt.
- CRAB RANGOON (6pc)$8.95
Crab meat, cream cheese, water chestnut in crispy wonton served with sweet & sour sauce.
- GYOZA$8.95
Chicken pot sticker with soy vinaigrette.
- SHUMAI$8.95
Shrimp dumpling with soy vinaigrette.
- VEGGIE DUO$8.95
Asparagus & sweet potato tempura served with sweet soy sauce & spicy mayo.
- RIB EYE$15.95
Korean style rib eye marinated, shishito, asparagus, sweet ginger sauce.
- TEMPURA STARTER$12.95
Lightly battered shrimp and mix veggies with ginger soy sauce.
- VEGGIE EGG ROLL$7.95
Cabbage, carrot, sweet potato, edamame and bamboo shoot wrapped in wheat sheet served with sweet & sour sauce.
HOT KITCHEN
- Choose your protein, Chicken, Shrimp, Tofu, Veggie or no meat.
- GYUDON$15.95
Thinly 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$15.95
Japanese 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
A 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
Breaded chicken cutlet served with a Japanese tangy BBQ sauce.
- YAKISOBA NOODLE$14.50
Buckwheat noodle, green onion, carrot, beansprout with special house sauce.
- BULGOGI BOWL
Marinated rib eye, green onion, white onion, sesame oil and house special sauce over rice bowl.
- UDON NOODLE
- TERIYAKI CHICKEN$16.95
Grilled marinated chicken, homemade teriyaki sauce served with organic greens and a miso soup.
- TERIYAKI SALMON$19.95
Grilled marinated salmon, homemade teriyaki sauce served with organic greens and a miso soup.
- CLASSIC FRIED RICE$13.95
Egg, onion, pea, carrot.
- PAD SEE-EW$13.95
Stir-fried flat noodle, egg, broccoli, green pea, carrot with caramelized sauce.
- BASIL$13.95
Stir-fried ground chicken, crushed garlic, jalapeño, onion, mushroom & basil.
- CRAZY BASIL FRIED RICE$13.95
Ground chicken, fresh garlic, jalapeno, onion, mushroom & basil.
- DRUNKEN NOODLE$13.95
Stir-fried flat noodle, Thai fresh chili, broccoli, onion, red bell, mushroom, jalapeno & basil stir-fried with caramelized sauce.
- HAWAIIAN FRIED RICE$14.95
Stir-fried shrimp and chicken, pineapple, egg, onion, carrot, pea, curry powder and almond.
- SIZZLING DRUNKEN NOODLE$14.95
Japanese wheat noodle, mushroom, broccoli, onion, Thai fresh chili, jalapeño, bell pepper, bonito flakes and brown sauce.
- PAD THAI$13.95
Stir-fried thin rice noodle, green onion, egg, bean sprout in tamarind sauce.
- GREEN CURRY$15.95
Bell pepper, carrot, bamboo shoot, green pea, mushroom in savory green curry with eggplant tempura served w/steamed white rice.
- PANANG CURRY$15.95
Broccoli, bell pepper, mushroom, carrot, green pea in Panang curry served w/steamed white rice.
- SHIBUYA KATSU CURRY$16.95
Choose between Panang or Green curry. Breaded chicken cutlet, broccoli, bell pepper, carrot, mushroom in savory curry.
KITCHEN
- CLASSIC FRIED RICE$13.95
Egg, onion, pea, carrot.
- HAWAIIAN FRIED RICE$14.95
Shrimp and chicken, pineapple, egg, onion, carrot, pea, curry powder and almond.
- PAD SEE-EW$13.95
Flat noodle, egg, broccoli, green pea, carrot with caramelized sauce.
- DRUNKEN NOODLE$13.95
Flat noodle, broccoli, onion, red bell, mushroom, jalapeno, basil and brown sauce.
- PAD THAI$13.95
Thin rice noodle, green onion, egg, bean sprout in tamarind sauce.
- SIZZLING DRUNKEN NOODLE$14.95
Flat rice noodle, mushroom, broccoli, onion, jalapeno, bell pepper and brow sauce.
- BASIL$13.95
Ground chicken, crushed garlic, jalapeno, onion, mushroom and basil.
- CRAZY BASIL FRIED RICE$13.95
Ground chicken, fresh garlic, jalapeno, onion, mushroom, pea and basil.
- GRILLED SALMON$19.95
Grilled marinated salmon served with organic greens.
- GREEN CURRY$15.95
Bell pepper, carrot, bamboo shoot, green pea, mushroom in savory green curry with eggplant tempura.
- PANANG CURRY$15.95
Broccoli, bell pepper, mushroom, carrot, green pea in savory Panang curry.
LIMITED DAILY
- TAKO TACO*$12.00
- SOFT SHELL CRAB TACO*$12.00
cabbage, carrot, BBQ sauce, spicy mayo, masago and scallion.
- SPICY TUNA TACO*$12.00
cabbage, carrot, BBQ sauce, spicy mayo, masago and scallion.
- SPICY CARB TACO*$11.00
cabbage, carrot, BBQ sauce, spicy mayo, masago and scallion.
- _____
- BAR APPETIZER
- LARB SALMON* (2pcs)$9.00
Fresh 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*$14.95
Crispy soft shell crab, avocado, smelt roe and spicy citrus soy vinaigrette.
- WHAT'S MY NAME?*$14.95
Avocado tempura topped with spicy tuna, spicy mayo, tempura crunch, unagi sauce and scallion.
- SALMON ALOHA*$12.95
Spicy salmon tartar over crispy rice balls stuffed with cream cheese, spicy mayo, unagi sauce, tobiko and scallions.
- TUNA POKE*$13.95
Diced tuna, pineapple, onion, avocado, hot chili oil served with crispy wonton.
- TUNA TARTARE*$15.95
Diced 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 )$16.95
mango, avocado, seaweed salad, edamame and almond.
- SASHIMI APPETIZER
- HAMACHI CRUDO* (GF)$15.50
Slices of yellowtail/fresh salmon with shallot, onion, orange zest and crudo sauce.
- SALMON CRUDO* (GF)$14.00
Slices 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*$15.95
Slices of salmon, super white tuna and tuna, jalapeno, fish roe and ponzu citrus dressing.
- SUSHI PLATTER & DONBURI
- SILVER SUSHI*$21.95
Chef’s choice selection featuring 6 pieces of nigiri and 1 roll. Serve with miso soup.
- SILVER SASHIMI*$25.95
Chef’s choice selection featuring 9 pieces of daily fresh sashimi. Serve with miso soup.
- GOLD SUSHI*$30.95
Chef’s choice selection featuring 10 pieces of nigiri and 1 roll. Serve with miso soup.
- GOLD SASHIMI*$33.95
Chef’s choice selection featuring 15 pieces of daily fresh sashimi. Server with miso soup.
- PLATINUM PLATTER*$32.95
Chef’s choice selection featuring 6 pieces nigiri, 6 pieces sashimi and 1 roll. Server with miso soup.
- CHIRASHI BOWL*$27.95
Chef’s choice selection featuring 10 pieces of sashimi serve over sushi rice. Server with miso soup.
- DONBURI*$27.95
Choose 1: Maguro, Nama Sake, Escolar, Hamachi, Unagi serve over sushi rice and miso soup
MAKI
- BOSTON*$9.95
Tuna, avocado.
- MEXICAN*$15.00
- NEGI HAMACHI*$9.95
- PHILLY*$9.95
Smoked salmon, avocado and cream cheese.
- QUEBEC*$9.95
Salmon, avocado.
- SAKE MAKI*$9.00
- TEKKA MAKI*$9.00
- AVOCADO MAKI$9.00
- CUCUMBER MAKI$9.00
- MANGO$9.00
- AVO-Q$8.95
- MANGO AVO-Q$9.95
MAKIMONO
- NEGI HAMACHI* (GF)$9.95
- BOSTON* (GF)$9.95
tuna avocado
- QUEBEC* (GF)$9.95
Salmon, avocado.
- PHILLY* (GF)$9.95
Smoked salmon, avocado and cream cheese.
- WHITE CASTLE*$9.95
Super white tuna, mango, avocado, spicy mayo wrapped with tobiko.
- RAINBOW*$15.95
Kani kama, cucumber, avocado topped with tuna, white fish and salmon.
- SPICY TUNA*$10.95
Tuna, cucumber, scallion, masago, spicy mayo.
- SPICY SALMON*$10.95
Salmon, cucumber, scallion, masago, spicy mayo.
- SUPER WHITE TUNA CRUNCH*$10.95
Super white tuna, masago, asparagus, scallion, hot sauce and tempura crunch.
- SALMON SKIN$9.95
Crispy salmon skin, cucumber, avocado, unagi sauce.
- SPICY SHRIMP*$10.95
Cooked shrimp, cucumber, scallion, masago, spicy mayo.
- CALIFORNIA*$9.95
Kani kama, avocado, cucumber, masago.
- UNAGI MAKI$10.95
Broiled eel, cucumber, avocado, unagi sauce.
- SPICY SCALLOP*$12.95
Sea scallop, avocado, scallion, masago, spicy mayo.
- SPICY TAKO*$11.95
Octopus, smelt caviar, scallion and spicy mayo. Hot and spicy.
- SPICY CRAB*$13.95
Blue crab meat, avocado, scallion, masago, spicy mayo.
- SPIDER*$11.95
Lightly battered soft shell crab, avocado, masago, scallion, mayo.
- SHRIMP TEMPURA*$10.95
Shrimp tempura, avocado, masago, mayo wrapped with tempura crunch, sweet soy sauce.
- 🔥VOLCANO*$12.95
Smoked salmon, kani kama, tako, super white tuna with broiled mayo.
- SANTA MONICA*$11.95
Shrimp tempura, masago, cucumber, lettuce, spicy mayo, avocado and unagi sauce.
- DRAGON*$15.95
Shrimp tempura, cucumber, avocado masago, mayo topped with broiled eel and sweet soy sauce.
- MEXICAN* (GF)$15.00
6 Jumbo pieces of tuna, white fish, cucumber, cilantro, jalapeno, lemon.
- TROPICAL CRUNCH*$11.95
Smoked salmon, mango, avocado, tempura crunch, sliced almond and coconut flake.
- VEGETARIAN MAKI$9.00
- AVOCADO MAKI$9.00
- CUCUMBER MAKI$9.00
- AVO-Q (GF)$8.95
- SHIITAKE$8.95
Soy marinated shiitake mushroom, avocado.
- SWEET POTATO TEMPURA$9.95
Sweet potato tempura, mayo, sweet soy sauce.
- SUPER SWEET POTATO$11.95
Sweet potato tempura, cream cheese, scallion, mayo, Ichimi and sweet soy sauce.
- ASPARAGUS TEMPURA$8.95
Asparagus tempura, mayo, sweet soy sauce.
- TWIN TOWER$14.95
Sweet potato & asparagus tempura, shiitake, avocado, tempura crunch, sweet soy sauce and spicy mayo.
- GREEN LEAF$10.95
Soy wraps with organic greens, mango, avocado, cucumber, shiitake served with ginger dressing.
- MOTHER TERESA$14.95
Pumpkin, eggplant, shishito, red bell, broccoli tempura wrapped in soy paper served spicy ponzu, scallion.
Nigiri 1 piece/ Sashimi 2 pieces per order.
- UZURA*
- 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*
- AMA EBI*$4.00
- PREMIUM TORO* (1pc)
- PREMIUM TORO NIGIRI SPECIAL* (1pc)$8.95
SALAD
- CUCUMBER SALAD (GF)$6.95
Fresh cucumber, red onion, jalapeno with pineapple vinaigrette.
- SEAWEED SALAD$7.95
Japanese seaweed salad with sweet rice vinegar.
- TANUKI SALAD$8.95
Avocado, mango, tomato, spinach and lettuce, sesame seed with ginger dressing.
SOUP
- MISO SOUP$3.50
Japanese soy bean soup, seaweed, silk tofu, enoki mushroom, scallion, fried shallot.
- SPICY MISO SOUP$4.00
Miso soup with hot sauce, jalapeno chili pepper.
SUSHI PLATTER
- SILVER SUSHI*$21.95
6 pcs. Of nigiri & 1 roll.
- SILVER SASHIMI*$25.95
9 pcs. Of daily fresh sashimi.
- GOLD SUSHI*$30.95
10 pcs. Of nigiri & 1 roll.
- GOLD SASHIMI*$33.95
15 pcs. Of daily fresh sashimi.
- PLATINUM PLATTER*$32.95
6 pcs nigiri, 6 pcs sashimi & 1 roll.
- CHIRASHI BOWL*$27.95
12 pcs. Of sashimi on sushi rice.
- DONBURI*$27.95
Choose 1: Salmon, Tuna or Yellowtail
TANUKI'S SIGNATURE MAKI
- Our house-special sushi rolls featuring unique combinations,
bold flavors, and modern presentation. These rolls often include toppings,
- CANCUN*$14.95
Tuna, white fish, lettuce, cucumber, avocado, hot sauce wrapped with tempura crunch, miso dressing and tobiko.
- 🔥HELL'S PITCH TUNA CRUNCH*$10.95
Very spicy version of spicy tuna, avocado, scallion, habanero masago wrapped with tempura crunch.
- PEARL OF THE EAST*$24.95
Bluefin tuna, asparagus and crisp asian pear topped with premium toro, black tobiko and unagi truffle sauce.
- NEGITORO*$21.50
Premium toro, Oshinko, scallion and Japanese dressing.
- MAD MAMACITA*$16.95
Salmon, Asian pear, cilantro, avocado topped with seared hamachi, spicy mayo, tobiko & scallion.
- SEA ZEST MAKI*$15.95
Vietnamese gulf shrimp, cucumber, avocado, masago, scallions, spicy mayo topped with Atlantic salmon with lemon zest
- TORI TORI MAKI*$15.00
Deep 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
Salmon, mango, avocado wrapped with tempura crunch tOpped with spicy mayo, unagi sauce and slices of almond.
- TERAH'S FIRE CRACKER* (No rice)$15.00
Lightly fried roll of spicy tuna, cream cheese, avocado, asparagus, almond, sweet soy sauce & spicy mayo.
- POSEIDON*$24.95
Alaskan king crab, cucumber, avocado, tobiko topped with salmon, spicy mayo and Ikura.
- CLIMAX*$16.95
Spicy salmon, avocado, cucumber, scallion, masago topped with seared super white tuna, spicy mayo and tobiko.
- FIRE DRAGON*$17.95
Soft shell crab, shrimp tempura, masago, avocado, cucumber, spicy mayo topped with kanikama, spicy tuna, sweet soy sauce and tobiko.
- NOTORIOUS*$16.95
Shrimp tempura, unagi, cream cheese, apple, hot sauce, tobiko, unagi sauce, wasabi mayo, tempura crunch.
- SURF & TURF*$16.95
Beef short rib, shrimp tempura, asparagus, jalapeno, avocado, BBQ sauce.
- AVENGER*$16.95
Salmon, avocado, spicy mayo wrapped with tempura topped with spicy tuna, fried shallot.
- RAMPAGE*$16.95
Super white tuna, asparagus, shishito topped seared akami tuna, black pepper, truffle oil, scallion and ponzu.
- THREE KING*$15.95
Tuna, salmon, Hamachi, jalapeno, cilantro, mix green, avocado, cucumber, hot sauce, miso dressing and tobiko.
- GRISLY GODZILLA*$16.95
Shrimp 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
crab 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
Spicy tuna, cucumber topped with salmon, avocado and citrus dressing.
- DRAGON QUEEN*$17.95
Shrimp 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
Spicy salmon, super white tuna, avocado, asparagus topped with spicy crab, masago, scallions, sweet soy sauce & honey mustard.
- OCEAN DRIVE*$16.95
Fresh tuna, cilantro, cucumber, avocado, spinach, jalapeno, chili sauce topped with hamachi, black caviar and miso dressing.
- HOKKAIDO CRAZY*$17.95
Spicy scallop, masago, scallion, avocado topped half salmon, half tuna, tempura crunch, spicy mayo and hot sauce.
- SKUNK*$22.95
Alaskan king crab, avocado, kanikama tempura, crunchy topped with super white tuna, spicy mayo and hot sauce.
- NUTTY BOY*$15.95
Shrimp tempura, avocado, mango wrapped with tempura crunch, coconut flake with raspberry mixed, sweet soy sauce,spicy mayo and sliced almond.
- BIG KEN*$14.95
Hamachi, salmon, apple, cucumber, avocado, masago, spicy mayo and cilantro.
- SASSY DRAGON*$16.00
Shrimp tempura, scottish salmon, cucumber, avocado, spicy mayo, BBQ sauce.
- METALLICA*$16.95
6 Jumbo pcs of sea scallop, flying fish roe, cucumber, avocado, spicy mayo, wasabi mayo, unagi sweet soy sauce and tempura crunch.
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