Kai Zan
closed today
Sushi restaurant
Modern Japanese Omakase Kai Zan is the brainchild of local sushi legends Melvin and Carlo Vizconde. Also known as the sushi twins. With modern and traditional cooking techniques the twins will create an omakase dinner experience that you will come back for over and over again.
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Marie D. 2016-03-31
Ate here tonight for the first time. The soba seafood special was to die for. Actually all the good, starting with the oyster shooter to the mochi was...
Ate here tonight for the first time. The soba seafood special was to die for. Actually all the good, starting with the oyster shooter to the mochi was...
Mona Ewing Y. 2016-01-27
Kai Zan is now my #1 sushi place. From the first bite to last one I fell in love. The Chef brothers know how to delight. Great service and a excellent...
Kai Zan is now my #1 sushi place. From the first bite to last one I fell in love. The Chef brothers know how to delight. Great service and a excellent...
Grant J. 2018-03-18
Kai Zan is truly one of the best sushi restaurants in the entire world. The owners and staff are amazing people. They are creative, humble and...
Kai Zan is truly one of the best sushi restaurants in the entire world. The owners and staff are amazing people. They are creative, humble and...
Rich T. 2018-03-13
The Omakase is a must!
The Omakase is a must!
Kerry G. 2018-02-23
Amazing!!! Great atmosphere and staff. Hands down the best sushi I’ve ever had. I can’t wait to return in April for my birthday. But I definitely hope...
Amazing!!! Great atmosphere and staff. Hands down the best sushi I’ve ever had. I can’t wait to return in April for my birthday. But I definitely hope...
Rebecca H. 2017-11-05
Our meal was simply amazing, and I don't even eat sushi! Decided to go out of my comfort zone and take my boyfriend here for his birthday. The reviews...
Our meal was simply amazing, and I don't even eat sushi! Decided to go out of my comfort zone and take my boyfriend here for his birthday. The reviews...
Ana C. 2017-10-21
Sushi was amazing! So fresh and beautiful presentation. I recommend you RSVP, I tried the Omakaze and loved it!
Sushi was amazing! So fresh and beautiful presentation. I recommend you RSVP, I tried the Omakaze and loved it!
Gustav R. 2017-10-01
3rd time here, always fantastic, don't skip the escolar and maguro pearls!
3rd time here, always fantastic, don't skip the escolar and maguro pearls!
Michael B. 2017-10-01
Omakase was outstanding and also really enjoyed the polenta bites as well.
Omakase was outstanding and also really enjoyed the polenta bites as well.
ShaWauna M. 2017-07-28
EVERYTHING about this place is amazing. From the warm welcome and seating from the hostess, the servers and the delicious food, it was the perfect...
EVERYTHING about this place is amazing. From the warm welcome and seating from the hostess, the servers and the delicious food, it was the perfect...
Mark C. 2017-07-22
Sashimi just as same as other high class Japanese restaurant not the top
Sashimi just as same as other high class Japanese restaurant not the top
Maria G. 2017-07-19
My favorite sushi place in Chicago! Hands down! Thank you for all the yumminess you bring to your customers!
My favorite sushi place in Chicago! Hands down! Thank you for all the yumminess you bring to your customers!
Eric N. 2017-06-16
What else can you say about a restaurant with so many accolades? The service is consistently outstanding! The food is absolutely to die for! By all...
What else can you say about a restaurant with so many accolades? The service is consistently outstanding! The food is absolutely to die for! By all...
Ashley M. F. 2017-06-08
MIND = BLOWN. Best sushi in Chicago hands down. Amazing Japanese cuisine, beautiful presentation, delicious sake, and incredible, personalized...
MIND = BLOWN. Best sushi in Chicago hands down. Amazing Japanese cuisine, beautiful presentation, delicious sake, and incredible, personalized...
Jeff M. 2017-06-07
Pretty darn good. ( a bit pricey, but whatever )
Pretty darn good. ( a bit pricey, but whatever )
Ileana I. 2017-05-18
Nothing beats the kai Zan sashimi the omakase menu is the best dinner decision ever made over and over....
Nothing beats the kai Zan sashimi the omakase menu is the best dinner decision ever made over and over....
Aryana N. 2017-05-05
it was my first time at Kai Zan and the experience was wonderful! I took my boyfriend there for his birthday and this restaurant blew us away with...
it was my first time at Kai Zan and the experience was wonderful! I took my boyfriend there for his birthday and this restaurant blew us away with...
Christine Brusca H. 2017-04-10
Fantastic! And really a bargain for the amazing quality of the chef's tasting, the lovely booth and the stellar service we received.
Fantastic! And really a bargain for the amazing quality of the chef's tasting, the lovely booth and the stellar service we received.
Tammi F. 2017-03-12
Amazing!!! Best sushi I've ever had and I've had a lot. Great service.
Amazing!!! Best sushi I've ever had and I've had a lot. Great service.
Renée M. K. 2017-02-22
Northing short of excellent. Try the tasting menu and smile!
Northing short of excellent. Try the tasting menu and smile!
Updates from Kai Zan
Kai Z. 2017-11-23
We are CLOSED today but will be back to serve you tomorrow! #thankfulforyou
We are CLOSED today but will be back to serve you tomorrow! #thankfulforyou
Kai Z. 2017-11-22
Thank you @thrillist @mlynchchi !!#oneofthe31bestsushiinamerica #humbledandgrateful
Thank you @thrillist @mlynchchi !!#oneofthe31bestsushiinamerica #humbledandgrateful
Kai Z. 2017-09-06
Langoustine with masago, pepper, garlic, lime, cucumber, yuzu mayo & finger limes. #premiumomakase #unilovers YES we have uni tonight! #opentables 2-6 tops
Langoustine with masago, pepper, garlic, lime, cucumber, yuzu mayo & finger limes. #premiumomakase #unilovers YES we have uni tonight! #opentables 2-6 tops
Kai Z. 2017-09-05
Serving tonight, char siu pork with chipotle sauce, corn, purple radish and pearl onions. It's also #earlybird Tuesday & we have #uni for the #unilovers . #seeyousoon ! #dinner #opentables
Serving tonight, char siu pork with chipotle sauce, corn, purple radish and pearl onions. It's also #earlybird Tuesday & we have #uni for the #unilovers . #seeyousoon ! #dinner #opentables
Kai Z. 2017-09-05
Don't forget it's #earlybird Tuesday AND we also have great #uni today! #seeyousoon #opentables 2-6 tops #sushi #dinner
Don't forget it's #earlybird Tuesday AND we also have great #uni today! #seeyousoon #opentables 2-6 tops #sushi #dinner
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Kai Zan has a total of 10654 visitors (checkins) and 3305 likes.
20 reviews of Kai Zan.
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