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Restaurant
KAI ZAN CHICAGO
KAI ZAN CHICAGO is one of the best japanese restaurants in Chicago for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Chicago.
Kai Zan operates on a premise that sounds simple until you watch it unfold: identical twin chefs Melvin and Carlo Vizconde — the Sushi Twins, as Chicago's dining scene has come to call them — run a room on West Chicago Avenue where omakase discipline and tapas-style small plates coexist without awkwardness.
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Taste Score 8.5/10
Rating (Google) 9.4
849 reviews
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Taste Score
Google 9.4 from 849 reviews
Best for
date night
Price and pace
More of a night out
Neighborhood
Chicago | 2557 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Price
More of a night out
Taste Score
8.5/10
Address
Chicago | 2557 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
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KAI ZAN CHICAGO menu: what to order
Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. KAI ZAN CHICAGO is listed in the More of a night out price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.
Madai Carpaccio
Polenta Bites
Eskimo Clouds
Spicy Toro Maki
Botan Ebi Nigiri
Why go
What makes KAI ZAN CHICAGO worth the move
KAI ZAN CHICAGO looks like a good night-out option in Chicago because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Madai Carpaccio and Polenta Bites also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 849 Google reviews.
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Public rating
9.4 from 849 Google reviews
Best for
date night
Style
Japanese in Chicago
Spend
More of a night out
Best for
Know before you go
Google rating: 9.4 from 849 reviews
Price point: $$$
Popular dishes: Madai Carpaccio, Polenta Bites, Eskimo Clouds
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9.4 from 849 reviews
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Quick details
- Address
- 2557 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
- Price
- $$$
- TastyPals score
- 8.5/10
- Google rating
- 9.4 (849 reviews)
- Cuisine
- Japanese
- Neighborhood
- Chicago
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Frequently asked questions
What cuisine does KAI ZAN CHICAGO serve?
KAI ZAN CHICAGO is a Japanese restaurant located in Chicago, Chicago. Kai Zan operates on a premise that sounds simple until you watch it unfold: identical twin chefs Melvin and Carlo Vizconde — the Sushi Twins, as Chicago's dining scene has come to call them — run a room on West Chicago Avenue where omakase discipline and tapas-style small plates coexist without awkwardness.
What is KAI ZAN CHICAGO best for?
KAI ZAN CHICAGO is best for date night. KAI ZAN CHICAGO looks like a good night-out option in Chicago because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Madai Carpaccio and Polenta Bites also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 849 Google reviews.
How much does it cost to eat at KAI ZAN CHICAGO?
KAI ZAN CHICAGO is in the More of a night out price range ($$$). Google rating: 9.4 from 849 reviews
What should I order at KAI ZAN CHICAGO?
Start with Madai Carpaccio, Polenta Bites, Eskimo Clouds and Spicy Toro Maki. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Is KAI ZAN CHICAGO worth visiting?
KAI ZAN CHICAGO holds a 9.4 Google rating from 849 reviews. KAI ZAN CHICAGO looks like a good night-out option in Chicago because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Madai Carpaccio and Polenta Bites also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 849 Google reviews.
Where is KAI ZAN CHICAGO located?
KAI ZAN CHICAGO is located at 2557 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Is KAI ZAN CHICAGO good for a date night?
Yes — KAI ZAN CHICAGO is tagged for date night dining. KAI ZAN CHICAGO looks like a good night-out option in Chicago because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Madai Carpaccio and Polenta Bites also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 849 Google reviews.
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