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    Kuro Bistro

    950 N Western Ave Ste 106

    Lake Forest, IL 60045


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    Featured Items

    • Salmon (Nama Sake)

      $6.00
    • Gyoza

      crispy pork dumplings
    • Spicy Shrimp Tempura

      shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber
      $11.00

    Lunch Specials

    Sushi Bar

    • Maki Lunch

      choice of two classic rolls, served with miso soup
      $20.00
    • Sashimi Lunch

      chef's choice of 6pc sashimi with choice of classic roll, served with miso soup
      $25.00
    • Sushi Lunch

      chef's choice of 4pc nigiri with choice of classic roll, served with miso soup
      $22.00
    • Tuna Starter (GF)

      4pc nigiri, spicy tuna roll, served with miso soup
      $22.00
    • Salmon Starter (GF)

      4pc nigiri, spicy salmon roll, served with miso soup
      $22.00
    • Tekka Don (GF)

      fresh tuna served over a bed of sushi rice, served with miso soup
      $22.00
    • Sake Don (GF)

      fresh salmon served over a bed of sushi rice, served with miso soup
      $22.00
    • Una Don

      broiled unagi served over a bed of rice, served with miso soup
      $24.00
    • Chirashi (GF)

      chef's choice of assorted sashimi over a bed of sushi rice, served with miso soup
      $25.00
    • Hwe Dup Bap

      assortment of fresh fish, vegetables, masago, and sesame oil over rice with homemade gochujang (korean spicy sauce), served with miso soup
      $22.00

    Bento

    • Bento

      served with miso soup, rice, pork dumpling, house salad
      $20.00

    DonBuri (Rice Bowl)

    • Chicken DonBuri

      simmered with teriyaki and vegetables, cooked egg over bed of rice. served with miso soup.
      $20.00
    • NY Strip DonBuri

      simmered with teriyaki and vegetables, cooked egg over bed of rice. served with miso soup.
      $24.00
    • Pork Katsudon

      fried pork cutlet with katsu sauce, cooked egg over bed of rice. served with miso soup.
      $22.00
    • Chicken Katsudon

      fried chicken cutlet with katsu sauce, cooked egg over bed of rice. served with miso soup.
      $22.00
    • Salmon DonBuri

      simmered w/ teriyaki and vegetables, cooked egg over bed of rice
      $22.00

    Daily Menu

    Sushi Bar Starters

    • House Salad

      mixed greens with ginger dressing
      $7.00
    • Wakame Salad

      sesame marinated seaweed
      $9.00
    • Cucumber Salad

      sliced cucumber in sunomono sauce
      $8.00
    • Kuro Daikon Pickles (GF)

      homemade pickling marinade
      $8.00
    • Oshinko Moriawase

      assortment of japanese pickles
      $8.00
    • Sushi Sampler (GF)

      chef's choice 5pc nigiri
      $20.00
    • Tuna Carpaccio

      fresh sashimi, shallots, capers, zesty wasabi, and spiced ponzu sauce topped with microgreens
      $24.00
    • Salmon Carpaccio

      fresh sashimi, shallots, capers, zesty wasabi, and spiced ponzu sauce topped with microgreens
      $24.00
    • Tuna Tartare

      fresh tartare, masago, shallots, colorful bell peppers, cripsy shiitake mushrooms, zesty wasabi, and balsamic glaze with crispy wonton chips
      $26.00
    • Salmon Tartare

      fresh tartare, masago, shallots, colorful bell peppers, crispy shiitake mushrooms, zesty wasabi, and balsamic glaze with crispy wonton chips
      $26.00
    • Hawaiian Tacos

      2 pieces | fresh tuna, mango, jicama, masago, cilantro, crispy shiitake mushrooms, served in fried wonton shells drizzled with honey wasabi, and unagi bone sauce (carry-out orders: served in butter lettuce instead)
    • Ikura Oroshi (GF)

      fresh grated daikon toppled with salmon caviar
      $13.00
    • Takosu

      octopus sashimi and sliced cucumber in sunomono sauce
      $15.00
    • Sashimi Sampler (GF)

      chef's choice 6pc sashimi
      $24.00
    • Hamachi Ponzu

      yellowtail sashimi, sliced jalapeño, topped with microgreens in spiced ponzu sauce
      $24.00
    • Beef Tataki

      seared tenderloin, sliced avocado, onion marinade in spiced ponzu sauce
      $22.00
    • Kanisu

      crabmeat and sliced cucumber in sunomono sauce
      $18.00
    • Crispy Sushi Pizza

      crispy rice, spiced mayo, shallots, colorful bell peppers, masago, sesame
    • Toro Ponzu

      sashimi, sliced jalapeno, topped w/ microgreens in spiced ponzu sauce
      $45.00
    • Seabream Uzukuri

      japanese red snapper, spiced ponzu, radish sprouts
      $28.00
    • Seared Garlic Tuna

      seared tuna, avocado, spicy ponzu
      $22.00

    Kitchen Starters

    • Vegetable Gyoza

    • Shrimp Tempura

      Deep fried shrimp tempura
      $3.00
    • Goma-Ae

      steamed spinach, sweet sesame
      $8.00
    • Deep-Fried Calamari

      lightly battered with sweet and sour thai chili sauce toppled with cilantro
      $14.00
    • Polpo (GF)

      char-grilled octopus, zucchini, chili flakes, lime, olive oil
      $19.00
    • Asparagus Beef Roll

      ny strip and asparagus with teriyaki
      $15.00
    • Tempura Combo

      crispy vegetable and shrimp (2), daikon grated tempura sauce
      $15.00
    • Agedashi Tofu

      lightly fried tofu, shimeji mushrooms, spring onions in tempura broth
      $9.00
    • Gyoza

      crispy pork dumplings
    • Drunken Shrimp

      shrimp wrapped in jalapeño infused bacon, pico de gallo, tequila lime, chili, and chipotle mayo sauce
    • Softshell Crab

      crispy soft shell crab, ponzu sauce
      $15.00
    • Golden Shrimp

      jumbo butterflied shrimp with steamed rich egg yolk and ginger marinade
    • Vegetable Tempura

      crispy vegetable assortment, grated daikon in tempura sauce
      $8.00
    • Shumai

      shrimp dumplings
    • Edamame (GF)

      steamed soybeans, kosher salt
      $8.00
    • Miso Soup (GF)

      served with tofu and green onions
      $3.00
    • Rock Shrimp Tempura

      fried rock shrimp with spicy mayo
      $24.00
    • Baby Bok Choy

      wok-fired, arbol chili, garlic oyster sauce
      $14.00
    • Blistered Shishito Peppers

      sauteed in sesame-chili and sweet soy
      $14.00

    Salads

    • Kuro Fresh Salad

      mixed greens, cucumber, avocado, green bean, cherry tomato with ginger dressing
      $15.00

    Burgers

    • Kuro Burger

      angus beef, bacon, spicy-tomato apple jam, cheddar cheese, and sliced marshmallow caramelized pineapple on buttery brioche bun, served with julienne fries
      $20.00
    • Jalapeño Burger

      ribeye and chuck blend, pepper jack cheese, crispy onion, applewood bacon, sautéed jalapeños, chipotle ranch, and sliced marshmallow caramelized pineapple on buttery brioche bun, served with julienne fries
      $20.00
    • Wagyu Burger

      texas wagyu, applewood bacon, american cheese, jack daniel bbq, and sliced marshmallow caramelized pineapple on pretzel bun, served with julienne fries
      $23.00

    Sushi Sets

    • Chirashi (GF)

      chef's choice of assorted sashimi over a bed of sushi rice, served with miso soup
      $37.00
    • Sake Don (GF)

      fresh salmon served over a bed of sushi rice, served with miso soup
      $35.00
    • Tekka Don (GF)

      fresh tuna served over a bed of sushi rice, served with miso soup
      $35.00
    • Sashimi Deluxe (GF)

      chef's choice of assorted sashimi, served with miso soup
      $39.00
    • Salmon Select (GF)

      4pc nigiri, 4 pc sashimi, spicy salmon roll, served with miso soup
      $39.00
    • Hwe Dup Bap

      assortment of fresh fish, vegetables, masago, over rice with sesame oil and homemade gochujang (korean spicy sauce), served with miso soup
      $35.00
    • Una Don

      broiled unagi served over a bed of rice, served with miso soup
      $37.00
    • Sushi Deluxe

      chef's choice of 7 pieces nigiri with california or spicy tuna roll, served with miso soup
      $35.00
    • Tuna Select (GF)

      4pc nigiri, 4pc sashimi, spicy tuna roll, served with miso soup
      $39.00

    Hibachi Grill (Half/Full)

    • Full Grilled Mixed Vegetables

      Broccoli, Zucchini, and Carrot. Served with miso soup and white rice.
      $26.00
    • 1/2 Grilled Mixed Vegetables

      Broccoli, Zucchini, and Carrot (rice available in 'sides')
      $20.00
    • Grilled Salmon (Full Portion)

      scottish salmon, hibachi vegetables, teriyaki. served with miso soup and white rice.
      $38.00
    • Grilled Salmon (Half Portion)

      scottish salmon, hibachi vegetables, teriyaki (rice available in 'sides')
      $22.00
    • NY Strip (Full Portion)

      chargrilled, hibachi vegetables. served with miso soup and white rice.
      $39.00
    • NY Strip (Half Portion)

      chargrilled, hibachi vegetables (rice available in 'sides')
      $24.00
    • Classic Teriyaki Chicken (Full Portion)

      grilled chicken breast, hibachi vegetables, teriyaki. served with miso soup and white rice.
      $26.00
    • Classic Teriyaki Chicken (Half Portion)

      grilled chicken breast, hibachi vegetables, teriyaki (rice available in 'sides')
      $20.00
    • Filet Mignon (Full Portion)

      chargrilled with hibachi vegetables. served with miso soup and white rice.
      $44.00
    • Filet Mignon (Half Portion)

      chargrilled with hibachi vegetables (rice available in 'sides')
      $25.00
    • Hibachi Shrimp (Full Portion)

      grilled shrimp with hibachi vegetables. served with miso soup and white rice.
      $36.00
    • Hibachi Shrimp (Half Portion)

      grilled shrimp with hibachi vegetables (rice available in 'sides')
      $23.00
    • Hibachi Scallops (Full Portion)

      u-10 scallops with hibachi vegetables. served with miso soup and white rice.
      $36.00
    • Hibachi Scallops (Half Portion)

      u-10 scallops with hibachi vegetables (rice available in 'sides')
      $23.00
    • Tofu with Vegetables (Full Portion)

      pan-fried tofu with hibachi vegetables. served with miso soup and white rice.
      $26.00
    • Tofu with Vegetables (Half Portion)

      pan-fried tofu with vegetables (rice available in 'sides')
      $20.00

    Rice & Noodles

    • Udon Noodles with Kombu broth

      $10.00
    • Stir-fried noodles

      japanese pan-fried noodles with vegetables and sweet soy
      $22.00
    • Nabeyaki Udon

      udon noodle in kombu broth, egg, napa cabbage, chicken, shiitake with shrimp tempura
      $19.00
    • Fried Rice

      Bell peppers, bean sprouts, and egg
      $15.00
    • Only Noodle Stirfry

      Just noodles and sauce
      $7.00

    Kitchen Signatures

    • Golden Lobster (GF)

      6oz australian cold water, buttered egg yolk, sautéed vegetables. Served with miso soup.
      $44.00
    • Duck (GF)

      roasted maple leaf duck breast, confit duck leg, savoy cabbage, lentils, juniper berry and port wine reduction. Served with miso soup.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $45.00
    • Scottish Salmon (GF)

      chinese black rice, baby bok choy, champagne sauce. Served with miso soup.
      $40.00
    • Rack of Lamb (GF)

      new zealand rack of lamb, baby carrots, colorful tomatoes, bulgur and merguez red wine sauce. Served with miso soup.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $57.00
    • Chilean Seabass (GF)

      crusted pistachio, fennel, celery, onion, baby arugula, browned butter, black rice, red wine sauce. Served with miso soup.
      $47.00
    • New York Strip (GF)

      black peppercorn crusted, sautéed shiitake mushrooms, green beans, roasted shallots, red wine sauce. Served with miso soup.
      $42.00
    • Filet Mignon (GF)

      8oz center cut beef tenderloin, local asparagus, fingerling potatoes, blueberry reduction. Served with miso soup.
      $48.00

    Sashimi/Nigiri

    • Mackerel (Saba)

      $5.00
    • Horse Mackeral (Aji)

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.00
    • Amberjack

      $6.00
    • Egg (Tamago)

      $5.00
    • Smoked Salmon

      $7.00
    • Flying Fish Roe (Tobiko)

      $6.00
    • Smelt Roe (Masago)

      $5.00
    • Salmon Roe (Ikura)

      $7.00
    • Fresh Water Eel (Unagi)

      $7.00
    • King Crab (Kani)

      $10.00
    • Surf Clam (Hokkigai)

      $5.00
    • Scallop (Hotate)

      $7.00
    • Octopus (Tako)

      $5.00
    • Squid (Ika)

      $5.00
    • Flounder (Hirame)

      $6.00
    • Red Snapper (Madai)

      $7.00
    • Yellowtail (Hamachi)

      $6.00
    • Shrimp (Ebi)

      $4.00
    • Sweet Raw Shrimp (Amaebi)

      $8.00
    • Sea Urchin (Uni)

      $13.00
    • Fatty Salmon (Sake Toro)

      $6.00
    • Salmon (Nama Sake)

      $6.00
    • White Tuna (Escolar)

      $5.00
    • O-Toro

      $13.00
    • Chu-Toro

      $11.00
    • Bluefin Tuna (Toro)

      $9.00
    • Tuna (Maguro)

      $6.00
    • Striped Bass (Suzuki)

      $6.00

    Specialty Rolls

    • Mr. Turtle

      shrimp tempura, avocado | crabmeat, avocado, jalapeno, unagi sauce
      $19.00
    • Ceviche (no rice)

      assorted fresh fish, cilantro, avocado mix, shallot | soy paper, lemon, chili ponzu. Served with miso soup.
      $26.00
    • Four Seasons

      avocado, cucumber, asparagus, carrot, mango, sautéed king oyster mushrooms, radish sprouts with cilantro ponzu sauce. Served with miso soup.
      $19.00
    • Lake Forest Greens (no rice)

      mixed greens, asparagus, avocado, cucumber, carrot, mango, pickled daikon | rice paper wrapped with cilantro ponzu sauce. Served with miso soup.
      $19.00
    • Kyuuri (no rice)

      spicy tuna, salmon, avocado, masago, mango, radish sprouts | cucumber wrapped with cilantro ponzu sauce. Served with miso soup.
      $22.00
    • Red Dragon

      spicy tuna | unagi, avocado, tobiko, chili oil, unagi sauce. Served with miso soup.
      $20.00
    • Dragon

      california | unagi, avocado, masago, unagi sauce. Served with miso soup.
      $20.00
    • White Dragon

      shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber | unagi, avocado, holiday and unagi sauce. Served with miso soup.
      $20.00
    • French Kiss

      smoked salmon, shrimp tempura, cream cheese | tempura crunch, unagi and wasabi sauce. Served with miso soup.
      $18.00
    • Karikari

      deep-fried spicy tuna | avocado mix, chili oil, unagi sauce, micro greens. Served with miso soup.
      $22.00
    • Summer

      tuna, cilantro, cucumber | tempura crunch, jalapeño, spicy mayo and unagi sauce. Served with miso soup.
      $18.00
    • Shikago

      deep-fried salmon, cream cheese, avocado | spicy mayo and unagi sauce. Served with miso soup.
      $22.00
    • Texas

      octopus, avocado mix, jalapeño | squid, tobiko, unagi and wasabi sauce. Served with miso soup.
      $21.00
    • Blue Man

      softshell crab, avocado | spicy crabmeat, melted cheddar cheese, tobiko, unagi and wasabi sauce. Served with miso soup.
      $21.00
    • Crazy Salmon

      spicy salmon, avocado | seared salmon, sesame oil, salmon roe, scallion, unagi sauce, balsamic reduction. Served with miso soup.
      $20.00
    • Baby Spice

      shrimp tempura, cream cheese, avocado | spicy tuna, tempura crunch, unagi sauce. Served with miso soup.
      $19.00
    • Woodland

      sautéed scallop, avocado | crabmeat mix, 4 types of tobiko. Served with miso soup.
      $21.00
    • Kuro Bistro

      softshell crab, avocado | spicy tuna, tobiko, unagi sauce. Served with miso soup.
      $19.00
    • Rainbow

      california | 4 kinds of fish with tobiko. Served with miso soup.
      $19.00
    • Fire Tuna

      spicy tuna | seared tuna, tobiko, seared garlic and unagi sauce. Served with miso soup.
      $20.00
    • DokiDoki

      spicy salmon | crabmeat, avocado, unagi sauce. Served with miso soup.
      $18.00
    • Holiday (soy paper)

      lettuce, tuna, shrimp, unagi, crabmeat | unagi and wasabi sauce. Served with miso soup.
      $18.00
    • Green Salmon

      unagi, avocado, tempura crunch | salmon, tobiko, unagi and wasabi sauce. Served with miso soup.
      $18.00
    • Caterpillar

      unagi, cucumber | tempura crunch, avocado, unagi sauce. Served with miso soup.
      $18.00
    • Hama Mama

      spicy tuna | hamachi, jalapeno, black tobiko, spicy ponzu
      $22.00
    • Yami

      spicy shrimp tempura, cucumber | seared super white tuna, teriyaki, gold flakes
      $22.00

    Classic Rolls

    • King California

      Snow crab, avocado, cucumber
      $20.00
    • Shiitake

      mushroom
      $8.00
    • Avocado (GF)

      $8.00
    • Oshinko

      pickled radish
      $7.00
    • Asparagus (GF)

      sautéed
      $7.00
    • Spicy Scallop (GF)

      scallop, avocado, cucumber
      $12.00
    • Negi-Hama (GF)

      yellowtail with scallion
      $12.00
    • Spicy Shrimp Tempura

      shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber
      $11.00
    • Una-Q

      unagi and cucumber
      $11.00
    • Spicy Salmon (GF)

      spicy mayo with scallion
      $11.00
    • Salmon Skin

      fried salmon skin, gobo, cucumber, shiso
      $11.00
    • AAC (GF)

      avocado, asparagus, cucumber
      $10.00
    • Fried Sweet Potato

      $9.00
    • Avocado Cucumber (GF)

      $9.00
    • Kappa (GF)

      cucumber
      $7.00
    • Futo Maki

      crabstick, cucumber, tamago, shiitake, spinach, oshinko, kampyo
      $12.00
    • Spicy Softshell Crab

      fried softshell crab, avocado, cucumber
      $11.00
    • Philadelphia (GF)

      smoked salmon, cream cheese, avocado
      $12.00
    • Alaskan (GF)

      fresh salmon, avocado, cucumber
      $11.00
    • Spicy Tuna (GF)

      spicy mayo with scallion
      $11.00
    • California

      crab mix, avocado, cucumber
      $10.00
    • Boston

      seared salmon, gobo, avocado, cucumber, lettuce
      $11.00
    • Salmon & Avocado (GF)

      $10.00
    • Tuna & Avocado (GF)

      $10.00
    • Salmon (GF)

      $8.00
    • Tuna (GF)

      $8.00
    • Spicy Octopus

      chopped octopus, masago, spicy mayo
      $12.00
    • Ika Shiso

      raw squid, shiso leaf
      $10.00
    • Negi-Toro

      bluefin tuna w/ scallion
      $15.00
    • Tamago Roll

      egg
      $7.00
    • Nori Roll

      $5.00
    • Smoked Salmon Roll

      $10.00

    Sides

    • White Rice

      $3.00
    • Sushi Rice

      $3.00
    • Brown Rice

      $4.00
    • Black Rice

      $5.00
    • Spicy mayo

      $2.00
    • Unagi Sauce

      $2.00
    • Fresh Wasabi

      $3.00
    • Teriyaki Sauce

      $1.00
    • Extra Wasabi

      $1.00
    • Extra Ginger

      $1.00
    • Ponzu Sauce

      $1.50
    • Golden Egg Yolk Sauce

      $5.00
    • Sriracha

      $1.00
    • Ginger Dressing

      $1.50
    • Gochujang

      $2.00
    • Fingerling Potatoes

      $11.00
    • Tempura Sauce

      $1.50
    • Steamed Broccoli

      $11.00
    • Wasabi Sauce

      $1.50
    • Bowl of Tofu

      $3.00
    • Side of Fries

      $10.00
    • Sushi Pizza Sauce

      $1.00
    • Sambal

      $1.00

    Bento

    • 5 pc Golden Shrimp Bento Dinner

      Served with miso soup, rice, pork dumpling, house salad.
      $30.00
    • Salmon Bento Dinner

      Served with miso soup, rice, pork dumpling, house salad.
      $38.00
    • Steak Bento Dinner

      Served with miso soup, rice, pork dumpling, house salad.
      $39.00
    • Tempura Bento Dinner

      Served with miso soup, rice, pork dumpling, house salad. 4 pc shrimp tempura with vegetable tempura.
      $30.00
    • Chicken Bento Dinner

      Served with miso soup, rice, pork dumpling, house salad
      $26.00

    DonBuri

    • NY Strip DonBuri Dinner

      Simmered with teriyaki and vegetables, cooked egg over bed of rice. served with miso soup.
      $39.00
    • Chicken DonBuri Dinner

      Simmered with teriyaki and vegetables, cooked egg over bed of rice. served with miso soup.
      $26.00
    • Pork Katsudon Dinner

      Fried pork cutlet with katsu sauce, cooked egg over bed of rice. served with miso soup.
      $26.00
    • Chicken Katsudon Dinner

      Fried chicken cutlet with katsu sauce, cooked egg over bed of rice. served with miso soup.
      $26.00
    • Salmon DonBuri Dinner

      simmered w/ teriyaki and vegetables, cooked egg over bed of rice
      $38.00

    Desserts

    • Chocolate Cake

      Light chocolate fluff, roasted coffee
      $14.00
    • Berry Tart

      Cinnamon apple jam, mixed berries
      $14.00
    • Japanese Cheesecake

      Light and fluffy cream cheese, graham cracker crust
      $14.00

    All hours
    Sunday4:00 pm - 8:15 pm
    Monday11:30 am - 2:15 pm, 5:00 pm - 8:15 pm
    Tuesday11:30 am - 2:15 pm, 5:00 pm - 8:15 pm
    Wednesday11:30 am - 2:15 pm, 5:00 pm - 8:15 pm
    Thursday11:30 am - 2:15 pm, 5:00 pm - 8:15 pm
    Friday11:30 am - 2:15 pm, 5:00 pm - 8:45 pm
    Saturday4:00 pm - 8:45 pm
    Restaurant info

    Contemporary Japanese Cuisine

    Location

    950 N Western Ave Ste 106, Lake Forest, IL 60045

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