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    Jinsei Motto 2456 North California Ave

    Japanese
    Open now5PM - 9PM
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    Starters
    Sushi
    Nigiri Sets
    Maki
    Wood Oven
    Robata
    Dessert
    Sides/Sauces

    Featured Items

    • Hidden Dragon

      tempura shrimp, unagi, fried shallots, avo
      $17.00
    • Spicy Bluefin Tuna

      spicy lean & fatty bluefin tuna, tempura crunch
      $16.00
    • Seared Salmon

      seared yuzu miso, pickled daikon, avo
      $15.00

    Starters

    • Chicken Karaage

      crispy fried chicken, shichimi, aioli
      $12.00
    • Crispy Rice

      3pcs, spicy bluefin tuna, yuzu soy
      $12.00
    • Cucumber Salad

      honey soy, chili crunch, sesame
      $8.00
    • Miso Soup

      dry aged dashi, tofu, wakame, negi
      $4.00
    • Wood Fired Edamame

      wood oven roasted, umami dust, lemon
      $7.00

    Sushi

    • Akami

      lean bluefin tuna
      $7.00
    • Chu Toro

      medium fatty bluefin tuna belly
      $8.00
    • Hiramasa

      yellowtail amberjack
      $7.00
    • Hotate

      hokkaido scallop
      $7.00
    • Ikura

      marinated salmon roe
      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.00
    • Kanpachi

      amberjack
      $7.00
    • Madai

      sea bream, japan
      $6.00
    • O Toro

      super fatty bluefin tuna belly
      $10.00
    • Sake

      king salmon
      $7.00
    • Sawara

      japanese spanish mackerel
      $8.00
    • Shima Aji

      striped jack
      $8.00
    • Suzuki

      sea perch
      $8.00
    • Unagi

      bbq eel
      $6.00
    • Uni

      sea urchin
      $16.00
    • Uni/Ikura

      OUT OF STOCK
      $12.00
    • Uni/Toro

      $15.00
    • Wagyu

      stone axe beef
      $15.00
    • Zuke Sake

      marinated king salmon
      $7.00

    Nigiri Sets

    • Classic 8pcs Nigiri

      dry aged - akami, sake, hiramasa, zuke sake,
      $39.00
    • Tokushu 12pcs Nigiri

      dry aged bluefin tuna & seasonal japanese fish
      $69.00

    Maki

    • "Hamachi" Maki

      poblano, kosho vinaigrette, cucumber, cilantro, avo
      $16.00
    • 1 Up

      truffle, smoked and pickled mushrooms, crispy enoki
      $14.00
    • Battle Royale

      spicy octopus, chu toro, purple shiso
      $21.00
    • Big Tuna

      lean tuna, fatty tuna, chives
      $23.00
    • Hidden Dragon

      tempura shrimp, unagi, fried shallots, avo
      $17.00
    • Spicy Bluefin Tuna

      spicy lean & fatty bluefin tuna, tempura crunch
      $16.00
    • Spider

      maryland soft shell crab, aioli, avo
      $24.00
    • Seared Salmon

      seared yuzu miso, pickled daikon, avo
      $15.00
    • Seared Scallop Maki

      tempura shrimp, fire mayo, negi, topped with seared spicy scallop
      $20.00

    Wood Oven

    • Broccolini

      gomae, chili crunch
      $13.00
    • Mushrooms

      shiitake, maitake, oyster, mountain veggies, nori butter
      $14.00
    • Sablefish

      24 hour shio koji
      $17.00
    • Wagyu Picanha

      stone axe beef, shiso & pickled wasabi chimichurri
      $34.00

    Robata

    • Chicken Thigh

      green curry, basil
      $13.00
    • Lamb Chops

      toasted rice, shallot, mint, cilantro
      $19.00
    • Yuzu Miso Salmon

      24hr yuzu miso marinade, crispy fish skin
      $16.00

    Dessert

    • Sugar Tart

      jaggery, sesame, pippali, valrhona chocolate pearls
      $10.00
    • Tiramisu

      junmai sake, lemongrass, lime leaf, toasted coconut
      $9.00
    • Peaches & creme

      $8.00

    Sides/Sauces

    • Koshihikari Rice

      steamed, unseasoned koshihikari rice
      $4.00
    • Sushi Rice

      koshihikari rice seasoned with our house sushi vinegar
      $4.00
    • Spicy Mayo

      $1.00
    • Sweet Soy

      $1.00
    • Fire Sauce

      spicier than our spicy mayo
      $1.00
    • Fresh Wasabi

      fresh grated japanese wasabi
      $8.00
    • Ponzu

      yuzu citrus soy
      $1.00
    • Aioli

      $1.00
    • Ginger

      $1.00

    All hours
    SundayClosed
    MondayClosed
    TuesdayClosed
    Wednesday5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Thursday5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Friday5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Saturday5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    JINSEI MOTTO brings a distinctive approach to Japanese cuisine in the heart of Logan Square. As Chicago’s original and largest dry aged seafood sushi restaurant, JINSEI MOTTO explores the depth and complexity that dry aging brings to exceptional seafood. Live fire cooking further enhances the menu, adding warmth and smokiness to carefully sourced seafood and seasonal ingredients. With a focus on technique, balance, and ingredient integrity, JINSEI MOTTO offers a fine, yet welcoming dining experience, inviting guests to discover a new expression of sushi and Japanese cuisine.

    Location

    2456 North California Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647

    Directions

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