Shakou Dine-In Menu

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Soups / Salads

MISO SOUP 4

Seaweed, green onion and tofu in a white miso base

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SEAFOOD MISO SOUP 7

Shrimp, scallops and vegetables in a miso base

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SHUMAI SOUP 7

Japanese shrimp dumpling soup

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SHAKOU SALAD 12

Lettuce, mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, dried apricot, carrots and raisins topped with tortilla strips and tossed in our homemade ginger dressing. - (Add Beef +$5, Chicken $4, Shrimp (3) +$5, Salmon +$7)

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THAI CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAP 18

Grilled Chicken, butter lettuce, cucumber, tomato, carrot, bean sprout, with peanut sauce and ginger dressing on side *Gluten free no peanut sauce

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WAKAME SALAD 9

Traditional Japanese seaweed salad marinated in oil and sesame seeds with cucumber, mixed with citrus ponzu

Hot and Cold Appetizers

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YANGNYEOM CHICKEN 13

Korean style fried boneless Chicken bites tossed in our homemade sweet & spicy sauce & topped with sesame seeds.

AHI TARTARE 17

Chunk tuna mixed with tobiko, green onion, Kizami wasabi, and tozayu atop avocado, served with ponzu sauce with house tortilla chips

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HAMACHI CARPACCIO 18

Thinly sliced Hamachi (Yellowtail), drizzled with Ponzu & topped with sliced jalapeño

SALMON CARPACCIO 17

Scottish salmon drizzled with basil and ginger infused oil and citrus ponzu. (Substitute Tuna n/c)

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SEVEN SPICY AHI 16

Spicy tuna, jalapeño and tobiko drizzled with citrus mayo, topped with kaiware on a bed of butter toasted sushi rice

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SEVEN SPICY SALMON 16

Spicy Salmon, Jalapeño and Tobiko with Kaiware on a bed of Butter Toasted Sushi Rice

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FRESH OYSTERS 20/38

Half or Full dozen fresh oysters on the half shell topped with ponzu sauce, green onion and a hint of Tobasco (Not available for Carry Out)

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OYSTER SHOOTERS 9

Fresh oyster served with premium sake, ponzu sauce, quail egg, green onion and hint of Tobasco (Not available for Carry Out)

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AGEDASHI TOFU 12

Lightly battered fried tofu, served in a sweet ginger soy base, garnished with shiitake mushrooms, seaweed and rice noodles

BUL GO GI EGG ROLL 14

BBQ marinated ribeye beef, rolled in a light egg roll skin, garnished with green onion and creamy wasabi

SALTED EDAMAME 8

Traditional steamed soybeans with sea salt

CALAMARI TEMPURA 16

Calamari fried in a light Sapporo Beer batter, served with sides of tartar and cocktail sauce

GYOZA 11

Japanese pork and chicken dumplings served with ponzu sauce

VEGETARIAN GYOZA 11

Bok choy, shiitake mushroom, carrot, crispy wrapper with ponzu sauce

FIRE CRACKER SHRIMP 15

Four lightly battered jumbo shrimp tossed in garlic and Sambal sauce, served with Korean slaw

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SHRIMP TEMPURA 15

4 pieces battered shrimp and assorted vegetable tempura served with light soy sauce ($2 each additional shrimp)

Bowls/Noodles

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CHICKEN ATSUI RICE BOWL 17

Marinated Chicken Breast, white rice, cabbage mix in our homemade Atsui sauce (spicy chili base)

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PORK OISHÏ RICE BOWL 17

Marinated Pork, white rice, cabbage mix, scrambled egg in our homemade Oishī sauce (mild soy sauce base)

PORK ATSUI RICE BOWL 17

Marinated Pork, white rice, cabbage mix in our homemade Atsui sauce (spicy chili base)

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CHICKEN OISHÏ Rice Bowl 17

Marinated Chicken Breast, white rice, cabbage mix, scrambled egg in our homemade Oishĩ sauce (mild soy sauce base)

SALMOM OISHÏ RICE BOWL 20

Marinated Salmon, white rice, cabbage mix, scrambled egg in our homemade Oishī sauce (mild soy sauce base)

POKE BOWLS 23

Diced Marinated Tuna or Salmon with fresh greens, seasoned rice, edamame, cucumber, carrot, avocado, red cabbage, vegan masago and kaiware.

CHICKEN KAITEKI RAMEN 19

Grilled Chicken Breast, ramen noodles, bean sprouts, roasted corn, bamboo shoots, Bok choy, mushrooms in our homemade Kaiteki broth (soy sauce, chicken broth base)

MISO RAMEN 20

Miso base pork broth with curve egg noodles. The rich Unami taste of miso and pork base soup with curve egg noodles, topped with fresh bean sprout, fire roasted corn, crunchy bamboo shoot, bok choy, black mushroom and BBQ chashu (pork belly).

YAKI UDON 22

Udon noodles with grilled shrimp, scallops and vegetables sautéed in a light soy sauce topped with bean sprouts

BEEF FRIED RICE 12/19

Half or Full order

CHICKEN FRIED RICE 10/17

Half or Full order

SHRIMP FRIED RICE 11/18

Half or Full order

VEGETABLE FRIED RICE 9/16

Half or Full order

Maki Rolls

ALL MAKI AVAILABLE WITH BLACK RICE FOR AN ADDITIONAL $2 CHARGE

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JALAPEÑO 9

Jalapeño, avocado, tempura crunch

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FRESH WATER EEL 11
AAC 9

Avocado, Asparagus, Cucumber. (Vegetarian)

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ASIAN SWEET POTATO TEMPURA 9

(Vegetarian)

CALIFORNIA 11
NEGI HAMACHI 11

Yellow Tail with green onion

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PHILADELPHIA 11

Smoked Salmon

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SALMON AND AVOCADO 11
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SHIITAKE MUSHROOM 9

(Vegetarian)

SHRIMP TEMPURA 11
SPICY OCTOPUS 11
SPICY SALMON 11
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SPICY SCALLOP 11
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SPICY TUNA 11
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TUNA AND AVOCADO 11
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VEGGIE FUTO 9

Cucumber, avocado, asparagus, shiitake mushroom, pickled radish and micro greens. (Vegetarian)

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Signature Maki Rolls

ALL SIGNATURE MAKI CAN BE PREPARED WITH BLACK RICE FOR AN ADDITIONAL $3 CHARGE. SOY PAPER MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR AN ADDITIONAL $2 CHARGE

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FIRE CRUNCH 20

Crab Mix, Asparagus and Cucumber rolled in White Rice and Seaweed Paper topped with flash tempura Salmon, Wasabi Mayo and Sriracha drizzle

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HIKARU 19

Shrimp Tempura, Spicy Crab and Cucumber rolled in White Rice and Seaweed Paper. Topped fresh Salmon filets and Citrus Mayo drizzle

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BLACK WIDOW 23

Lightly battered fresh water eel and avocado, rolled in black rice, topped with sautéed scallops, mayo, tobiko and tempura crunch, drizzled with unagi sauce.

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DRAGON FIRE 21

Pan seared roll with kanikama, cucumber and avocado, topped with spicy tuna and spicy tako, drizzled with citrus mayo, habanero sauce and unagi sauce

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FLAMING HAMACHI 21

Spicy tuna and cucumber topped with fresh yellowtail, tobiko and jalapeño, drizzled with ponzu sauce

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GOLDEN LOBSTER 26

Lobster tempura, avocado and vegan masago, wrapped in soy paper and drizzled with seared garlic egg yolk sauce, unagi sauce, wasabi mayo and sriracha

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GREEN DRAGON 21

Shrimp tempura, crab mix and cucumber topped with avocado, unagi sauce, wasabi mayo and sesame seeds.

MIDORI 20

Lightly battered Asian sweet potato, asparagus and tempura crunch, wrapped in soy paper and topped with avocado and radish sprout and drizzled with unagi sauce, citrus mayo and sriracha. (Vegetarian available, no unagi sauce)

NIKU NIKU 23

Sliced NY Strip, spicy tuna, asparagus, avocado and spring greens, wrapped in soy paper, drizzled with unagi sauce, ginger dressing and chili oil.

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OCEAN DRIVE 21

Tuna, yellowtail, avocado, cilantro and green pepper wrapped in soy paper, drizzled with chili oil

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PINK PANTHER 21

Shrimp tempura, cream cheese, cucumber, mayo and tempura crunch, rolled in black rice, topped with smoked salmon, pico de gallo and unagi sauce

SECRET GARDEN 20

Avocado, greens, cucumber, asparagus, shiitake mushrooms and pickled radish, rolled in black rice and wrapped in soy paper. (Vegetarian)

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TIGER ROLL 21

Shrimp Tempura, Spicy Tuna & Cucumber wrapped in white rice & seaweed paper. Topped with smoky spicy crab, wasabi mayo & unagi sauce.

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URBAN HEAT 21

Spicy tuna, jalapeño, avocado, spicy mayo and tempura crunch, wrapped in soy paper and drizzled with unagi sauce

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VOLCANO 22

Smoked salmon, kanikama, cucumber and cream cheese, lightly battered and topped with spicy crab, tempura crunch, unagi sauce, wasabi mayo and sriracha

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Nigiri / Sashimi

NIGIRI: 1 PIECE WITH RICE. SASHIMI: 2 PIECES WITHOUT RICE (ALL ITEMS ARE PREPARED GLUTEN FREE)

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EBI 5.50/8.50

Cooked Shrimp

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MEBACHI MAGURO 6.50/9.50

Big Eye Tuna

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CHU-TORO 9/14

Medium Fatty Tuna (Near the belly of Bluefin Tuna)

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ESCOLAR 6/9
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HAMACHI 6/9

Yellowtail

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HIRAME 6.5/9.5

Fluke

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HON MAGURO 9/14

Bluefin Tuna

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HOTATE 6/9

Scallop

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MADAI 6.5/9.5

Red Snapper

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O-TORO 10/17

Fatty Tuna (Underbelly of Bluefin Tuna)

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SAKE 6/9

Salmon

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TOBIKO 6/9

Select from Wasabi, Red, Black or Masago

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UNAGI 6.00/10.00

Fresh Water Eel

Chef's Choice

CHEF'S CHOICE OF NIGRI OR SASHIMI ENTRÉES

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KYU 45

Chef's choice: 9 pieces of nigiri

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FOUR PERSON BOAT 165

Chef’s choice: 12 pieces nigiri, 20 pieces sashimi, 2 signature maki and 1 basic maki

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SICHI 32

Chef's choice: 7 pieces of nigiri

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KAZE 36

Chef's choice: 10 pieces of sashimi

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KUMO 53

Chef's choice: 15 pieces of sashimi

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CHIRASI 39

10 pieces of sashimi on a bed of sushi rice

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TWO PERSON BOAT 90

Chef’s choice: 6 pieces nigiri, 10 pieces sashimi, 1 signature maki and 1 basic mak

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Dinner Entrées

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BRAISED SHORT RIB 37

Sweet ginger soy braised short rib served with sautéed vegetables and white rice

LEMON BUTTER SEA BASS 29

Pan fried Australian Sea Bass in our lemon butter sauce served with sautéed Asparagus & White Rice

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BUL GO GI 27

Sliced beef marinated in a ginger soy atop sautéed vegetables, garnished with bean sprouts and served with white rice

SWEET & CHILI CHICKEN KATSU 25

Sliced Panko battered chicken breast topped with sweet chili sauce, served on a bed of sautéed vegetables and white rice

SAPPORO NY STRIP 36

8oz NY strip with grilled asparagus and potato croquette

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TERIYAKI ENTRÉE 26

Choice of grilled chicken, tofu, steak (+$10) or salmon (+1) marinated in glassy teriyaki sauce, served on a bed of sautéed vegetables and white rice.

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Kids

CHEESE PIZZA 13
CHICKEN FINGERS & FRIES 13
MAC & CHEESE 13

Dessert

CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE 13

Moist chocolate cake with a heart of creamy rich chocolate (a La Mode add $2)

EXOTIC BAMBA 13

Mango, passion fruit and raspberry sorbetto chocolate drizzle

ICE CREAM 5

2 scoops vanilla ice cream

MOCHI ICE CREAM 6

Ice cream wrapped in a soft rice cake served with Pocky. Your choice of 2 flavors: green tea, strawberry or mango

Sides

WHITE RICE 4
BLACK RICE 5
SUSHI RICE 4
ASPARAGUS 6
SAUTÉED OR STEAMED VEGETABLES 7

Only Steamed are Gluten Free

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FRENCH FRIES 5
POTATO CROQUETTE 5
SIDE SALAD 7

Every item on our menu pertains to the following statement:

The Illinois Department of Public Health advises that eating raw or under-cooked meat, poultry, eggs or seafood poses a health risk to everyone, but especially to the elderly, young children under age 4, pregnant women, and other highly susceptible individuals with compromised immune systems. Thorough cooking of such animal foods reduces the risk of illness. Substitution charges may apply to any menu change. Shakou Restaurants offers gluten-free dishes as indicated on our menu, however we are not gluten-free establishments and therefore cross-contamination may occur.

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