Sushi-san Menu

Welcome to Sushi-san, where tradition meets innovation in the heart of Chicago at 63 W Grand Ave. This vibrant sushi restaurant showcases a meticulous menu that balances authentic Japanese flavors with contemporary flair.

Start your meal with San-Salads, featuring the refreshing Seaweed Salad and savory Broccolini Gomaae that showcase fresh ingredients dressed to perfection. The San-Sets highlight the Edomae Vegetable Set and freshly crafted nigiri, like the premium Faroe Island salmon, capturing the essence of sushi mastery.

Don’t miss out on the desserts, notably the rich Okinawa Sugar Pie and fluffy breakfast pancakes, offering a delightful conclusion to your dining experience.

With rave reviews praising the freshness and presentation of each dish, coupled with attentive service, Sushi-san promises an unforgettable culinary journey. Make sure to reserve your spot—this bustling eatery is a must-visit for sushi lovers!

San-Specialties

• Tako Taco

  spicy octopus "tacos" in crispy nori shells. all are garnished with wasabi tobiko mayo, avocado puree, green onion, and togarashi ichimi

  US$10.00

• Miso Soup

  wakame seaweed, tofu, and green onion complete our miso and dashi broth-based soup

  US$4.50

• Roasted Edamame

  whole edamame pods are tossed in garlic oil and roasted in our coal-burning oven before being finished with a squeeze of lemon and a dusting of our signature S+P seasoning

  US$8.00

• Shishito Peppers

  shishito peppers are blistered, dusted with sesame seeds, and served with a side of sweet and savory black garlic miso.

  US$9.00

• Togarashi Chicken Nuggets

  with a nod to japanese karaage, we take juicy, marinated chicken thighs and toss in a breading seasoned by our signature S+P. homemade lime kosho aioli served on the side

  US$13.00

• Coal-Roasted Lobster

  half of a maine lobster served in the shell, prepared chopstick-friendly and perfectly complimented by a lime-soy glaze before being caramelized in our coal-burning oven

  US$38.00

Aburi

• Spicy Tuna Aburi

  crispy pressed rice, griddled and topped with spicy tuna, sesame, and green onion. available in 3 or 5 pieces.

• Umami Scallop Aburi

  crispy pressed rice topped with chopped scallop, spicy massago mayo, and black sesame seeds. available in 3 or 5 pieces.

Tempura

• Japanese Eggplant

  eggplant batons are delicately battered and fried. Tossed with sweet and tangy Vietnamese dressing and finished with mint, fried shallot, togarashi ichimi, and dried shrimp. Served with a side of yuzu mayo.

  US$9.00

• Crazy Shrimp

  4 black tiger shrimp are breaded seasoned with togarashi ichimi. sides of gochujang mayo and wasabi tobiko mayo put you in control of the heat.

  US$12.00

San-Salads

• Seaweed Salad

  refreshing and flavorful wakame seaweed salad dressed in jalapeno soy and topped with cucumber, lotus root, sesame seed, and green onion.

  US$6.00

• Broccolini Goma-ae

  broccolini is blanched before getting a quick char in our coal-fired oven. served chilled and tossed in a savory goma-ae dressing made of roasted sesame seeds, sesame oil, garlic, and other spices.

  US$9.00

• Salad-San

  a side of carrot-ginger dressing sets apart our house salad featuring mesclun greens, cucumber, Mighty Vine cherry tomatoes, spiralized daikon and fresh cracked pepper.

  US$7.00

San-Sets

• Edomae Vegetable Set

  4 nigiri, 2 gunkan, 8 pc maki || mighty vine tomatoes, mushrooms, asparagus, and other fresh and preserved vegetables are slow-roasted, simmered, or simply dressed to bring out key aspects of their flavor and texture.

  US$17.00

• Nigiri (8 pc)

  features 2 pieces each: akami (lean tuna loin), hamachi (yellowtail), faroe island salmon, and a zuke preparation of the same faroe island salmon where the whole salmon side is torched and allowed to marinate in savory soy for over 24 hours.

  US$32.00

• D-Luxe Nigiri (12 pc)

  12 pieces nigiri across 6 varieties of fish. selections rotate daily, though some staples like uni and otoro are almost guaranteed to make an appearance.

  US$55.00

• Mr. Maguro (10 pc)

  preparations from sashimi to maki show a progression through the different cuts of balfego bluefin tuna: akami (lean loin), chu-toro (medium-fatty), and otoro (fatty belly). 6 pieces sashimi, 4 pieces nigiri, and 1 maki roll.

• Mega

  our eight-piece nigiri set is joined by maki rolls and sashimi cuts that rotate daily based on chef kaze’s selections, for a total of 8 pieces nigiri, 8 pieces sashimi, and 2 maki rolls.

  US$87.00

• Megatron

  our eight-piece nigiri set is joined by maki rolls and sashimi cuts that rotate daily based on chef kaze’s selections, for a total of 8 pieces nigiri, 8 pieces sashimi, and 2 maki rolls.

  US$105.00

Maki-san

• Crunchy Avocado

  creamy michoacan avocado rolled with sweet soy, yuzu mayo, and tempura crunch. topped with crunch and served with side of wasabi soy. available in 5 or 10 pieces.

• Tempura Shrimp

  black tiger shrimp are tempura battered, fried crisp, and rolled with korean gochujang mayo, black sesame seeds, green onion and kaiware sprouts. served with side of wasabi soy. available in 5 or 10 pieces.

• Salmon + Avocado

  faroe island salmon is rolled with asparagus, mild meyer lemon, and avocado. served with side of wasabi soy. available in 5 or 10 pieces.

• Spicy Tuna

  lean tuna dressed with spicy tobanjan and black sesame seeds is rolled with avocado, jalapeno, cilantro, and a bit of tempura crunch. served with sides of wasabi soy and spicy mayo. available in 5 or 10 pieces.

• Negi Hamachi

  japanese yellowtail is rolled with avocado, cucumber, and yuzu kosho vinaigrette. served with side of wasabi soy. available in 5 or 10 pieces.

• Spicy Salmon

  faroe island salmon mixed with yuzu and spicy korean gochujang is rolled with cucumber, avocado, chives, and a bit of tempura crunch. served with side of wasabi soy.

• Kabayaki Eel

  bbq eel gets the crispy tempura treatment and is rolled with avocado, sweet soy and kizami wasabi. served with side of wasabi soy. available in 5 or 10 pieces.

• Bluefin Tuna + Avocado

  lean akami tuna and fatty tuna belly are rolled with cucumber, avocado, and sesame seeds. served with side of wasabi soy. available in 5 or 10 pieces.

• Spicy Scallop

  chopped hudson canyon scallop mixed with spicy mayo, wasabi tobiko, and garlic is served atop hosomaki-style sushi filled with avocado and jalapeño. torched and finished with togarashi ichimi. available in 5 or 10 pieces.

• Truffle Shiitake

  layers of flavor and texture will make you say "umami!" roasted mushrooms and sweet onion are dressed with truffle mayo and rolled with pickled daikon, tempura crunch, daikon sprouts, ohba, and sesame seeds. available in 5 or 10 pieces.

Hold-The-Rice Maki

• Zuke Salmon

  faroe island salmon is torched and marinated in savory soy for over 24 hours before being rolled in cucumber with sweet onion, avocado, and daikon. 5 pieces per order.

  US$10.00

• Lobster Goddess

  succulent lobster meets our green goddess aioli - flavored by yuzu, basil, mint, and cilantro - all rolled in cucumber with avocado and daikon. 5 pieces per order.

  US$15.00

Charcoal Grilled

• XO Green Beans

  rich and umami-driven, our XO sauce is house-made with cured pork, as well as dried shrimp and dried scallop. served atop roasted haricots verts and finished with fresno chilies, sesame seeds, and green onion.

  US$8.00

• S+P Chicken

  tender and juicy chicken thighs grilled skin-on over binchotan charcoal and seasoned with signature S+P mix. sliced and served with lime kosho aioli.

  US$9.00

• Vietnamese Pork

  berkshire pork seasoned by a heritage marinade recipe passed down from chef kaze chan’s grandmother and caramelized over binchotan charcoal. finished with fresno chili, cilantro, and green onion.

  US$14.00

• Miso Salmon

  faroe island salmon is marinated with sake, miso and mirin, skewered and grilled over binchotan charcoal. finished with sesame seeds and lime.

  US$13.00

• BBQ Beef Lettuce Wraps

  prime short rib is sliced thin and marinated in korean kalbi spices. grilled over binchotan coals and served with lettuce cups, daikon, fresno chili, green onion and miso sambal.

  US$15.00

• Prime Skirt Steak

  grilled to medium rare over binchotan coals seasoned with house tare. sliced chopstick-friendly and drizzled with sweet soy and served with a smear of spicy chinese mustard.

  US$13.00

• Charred Cauliflower

  twice-roasted in our coal-burning oven and simply seasoned with salt, pepper, and red wine vinegar. finished with sesame seeds, fresno chili, and cilantro and served with yuzu mayo.

  US$9.00

Sizzling Rice

• Lobster + Kimchi

  succulent lobster claw and tail is coal-roasted in a cast-iron bowl atop spicy massago mayo and sushi rice. finished with kimchi, green onion and black sesame seeds

  US$26.00

• Beef 'N Bop

  prime short rib is roasted in a cast iron bowl with caramelized onions, mushrooms and sushi rice. finished with sweet soy, green onion, fried shallot, sesame seeds, togarashi ichimi. mix the raw egg yolk through to incorporate.

  US$18.00

• Thai Basil Chicken

  tender ground chicken thigh is slow-simmered with poblano pepper and thai basil before being coal-roasted in a cast iron bowl atop sushi rice. topped with chili threads and green onion. mix the raw egg yolk through to incorporate all flavors and textures.

  US$16.00

• Shrimp Motoyaki

  jumbo shrimp and chopped shishito peppers are tossed in garlic-miso mayo and coal-roasted in a cast iron bowl atop sushi rice. finished with black sesame seeds and green onion.

  US$24.00

Dessert

• Okinawa Sugar Pie

  rich okinawa black sugar custard and silky whipped cream.

  US$8.00

• Japanese Breakfast

  fluffy, wobbly pancakes with matcha butter and black sugar syrup.

  US$10.00

• E-Mochi

  3 flavors available daily