Kuro Ramen

Ball shaped dumplings stuffed with diced octopus and cooked in a wheat flour based batter

Chicken coated in potato starch and deep-fried until crisp

These fries make a delicious umami rich snack powered by nori seaweed and parmesan cheese. Served with ketchup.

5 house-made Japanese dumplings filled with juicy, savory pork and cabbage

deep fried spiral-cut whole potato on a skewer, brushed with various seasonings

Edamame tossed with Red Chilli Garlic Oil Sauce

French fries topped with kimchi, scallions, melted cheese, sour cream and bacon crumbles.

Deep fried Shrimp covered in a sweet, spicy, and creamy sauce

Crispy chicken covered in a sweet, spicy, and creamy sauce

Assorted greens with sesame dressing on the side

Light airy fried assorted vegetables

Crispy deep-fried tofu served in a flavorful umami rich dashi (bonito) sauce. Topped with Katsuobushi (Bonito flakes), nori seaweed and green onions.

Japanese chilled tofu topped with dried bonito flakes and green onions

Kani salad combines shredded crab sticks and shredded cucumbers with a Japanese mayonnaise (Kewpie). The salad is tossed with tobiko (flying fish roe). Contains raw or undercooked fish or ingredients. The FDA advises consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, or eggs increases your risk of foodborne illness.

Fried Japanese pumkin seasoned with salt and spices

Deliciously seasoned shrimp paste sandwiched between Chinese churros then deep fried to perfection. Served with sweet chili sauce. **CONTAINS SEMSAME**

Fresh shrimp dipped in tempura batter and deep-fried until perfectly crispy. Served with Japanese mayo.

Adventurous foodies look no further! Natto, or fermented soy beans, is a staple for many Japanese household kitchen. It is one of the most polarising superfoods for its distinctive smell and slimy texture. We recommend trying it with a bowl of rice (not included).

Made with tako and wasabi (i.e. raw octopus and Japanese horseradish), the rich, salty and spicy flavors of the dish naturally goes well with beer or sake.

Unlike hard-shelled ones, you needn’t spend any time removing the shells. They're crispy, tender and with a sweet kiss of sea mist to boot. Served with thai sweet chili sauce.

Gourmet medium sized oysters. Plump and juicy with crunchy panko breadcrumbs. Serve with bang bang sauce or thai sweet chili sauce

A traditional Japanese dish consisting of a light and fluffy omelet with salted spicy pollock roe called mentaiko, drizzled with Japanese mayo

Two chicken skewers

Tender Japanese beef skewers barbequed in a sweet sauce

Two skewers of shrimps with cajun seasoning sprinkled on top

Japanese fish cake made of surimi, salt, starch, and egg white. It is a popular snack in Japan because it is relatively low in fat but high in protein.

Popular in Japan, our 100% Kurobuta Smoked Sausages are now available here! Perfect as a snack.

Vegetarian bowl featuring a tangy golden broth topped with seafood mushrooms, sweet corn, kimchi, wakame, and a soft-boiled egg. Bold, bright, and packed with flavor, it’s comfort with a slightly spicy sour kick.

Our signature tonkotsu(pork bone) broth ramen with secret house made black garlic oil. Toppings include chashu, egg, menma, corn, narutomaki, and green onions. *CONTAINS SESAME!*

Tonkotsu broth is the heart and soul of any tonkotsu ramen. A a hearty pork-based noodle soup made with a pork bone broth that is rich, thick and almost creamy. Toppings include chashu, egg, menma, corn, narutomaki, and green onions.

Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen has a spicy pork broth enhanced with house special chili paste, and perfectly tender, authentic ramen noodles that add a hearty touch. Comes with Chashu (Pork), wakame seawwed, corn, narutomaki. Garnised with green onions.

Tom Yum Ramen is a crossover between Thai and Japanese. The broth is warm, slightly spicy, tangy, savory, and aromatic from tom yum paste. Comes with shrimps, crabstick, mussels ,calamari ,clam and beansprout. **Contains Shellfish**

Miso ramen is a noodle soup with a prok broth seasoned with miso, a delicious fermented soybean paste. Toppings include chashu, egg, menma, corn, narutomaki, and green onions.

Spicy Miso Ramen recipe features an aromatic pork broth with layers of complexity. A mix of soy sauce, miso paste, hot chili oil, and garlic that create the most dynamic flavor profile. Toppings include chashu, egg, menma, corn, narutomaki, and green onions.

Shoyu ramen is a ramen noodle dish flavored with shoyu, the Japanese word for soy sauce. Toppings include chashu, egg, menma, corn, narutomaki, and green onions.

Our tonkotsu ramen with extra charshu(pork). Best for meat lovers! Comes with egg, menma, corn, narutomaki, and green onions.

Curry Beef Udon is the perfect combination of Japanese curry with thinly sliced beef and thick chewy udon noodles. Comes with a half-boiled egg and corn. Garnished with onions and green onions.

Curry Udon is the perfect combination of Japanese curry and thick chewy udon noodles. Comes with a half-boiled egg, narutomaki and corn. Garnished with onions and green onions.

Two pieces of fried tofu, corn, wakame seaweed, menma in our in a light shoyu (Japanese soy sauce) and kelp soup base. Garnished with green onions.

Two pieces of fried tofu, corn, wakame seaweed and menma in our vegetarian miso broth. Garnished with green onions. **CONTAINS SESAME**** CANNOT BE MADE WITHOUT

Two pieces of fried tofu, corn, wakame seaweed and menma in our spicy vegetarian miso broth. Garnished with green onions. ***CONTAINS SESAME**** CANNOT BE MADE WITHOUT

Our shoyu ramen (soy sauce-based broth that is clear and savory) covered by fresh negi (green onions) **Contains Sesame Oil**

Japanese chilled noodle salad with imitation crabsticks, chicken breasts, and lean charsiu, cucumber, tomatoes, cucumber, and spring onion. Great for a hot summer day!

A clear salt-based (shio) broth for those who want a simple clean taste. The butter thickens the broth, making it creamier and richer. Toppings include chashu, egg, menma, corn, narutomaki, and green onions.

A ramen without soup meant to have everything be mixed around rather than soaked, created for customers who don't prefer a lot of soup.

This take on mazemen, or "mixed noodles," a soup-less variation on ramen, incorporates powerfully savory XO sauce to make a slightly spicy yet flavorful ramen. This version of mazemen relies heavily on the intense flavor of XO sauce, the jam-like savory condiment that originated in Hong Kong and includes powerful ingredients like cured ham, dried scallops, and dried shrimp

Thinly sliced beef brisket served with fresh Japanese udon noodles with a bouncy slightly chewy texture that absorb all the tangy and savory flavors that a tomato broth provides.

Two pieces of shrimp tempura, narutomaki and half-boiled egg in an udon/soba noodle soup.

Fresh Japanese udon noodles with a bouncy slightly chewy texture that absorb all the tangy and savory flavors that a tomato broth provides.

Tender sliced beef on top of thick, chewy udon noodles in a savory dashi broth. Comes with an half-boiled egg, corn and narutomaki. Garnishes with green onions.

A refreshing chilled udon dish featuring mentaiko (spicy cod roe) which provide the ultimate umami goodness, green onions, sesame seeds and shredded nori. *Contain Sesame Seeds!*

Japanese fried pork chop cutlet. Every bite is perfectly crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside with the added flavor from Tonkatsu Sauce. Comes with white rice and a bed of shredded green cabbage.

Japanese fried chicken cutlet. Every bite is perfectly crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside with the added flavor from Tonkatsu Sauce. Comes with white rice and a bed of shredded green cabbage.

Japanese curry and a panko-breaded pork chop cutlet that is served with steamed rice and a bed of shredded green cabbage

Japanese curry and a panko-breaded chicken cutlet that is served with steamed rice and a bed of shredded green cabbage

Japanese rice bowl topped with pork cutlet nestled in pillowy eggs and onions simmered in a sweet-savory sauce

Thinly sliced beef simmered with tender onions, savory-sweet sauce

Teriyaki chicken grilled with savory and sweet teriyaki sauce on a bed of white rice.

This fiery-red Korean rice dish is more bark than bite! While it is full-flavoured, it is not nearly as blow-your-head-off-spicy as one might expect. It is a simple, delicious fried rice recipe that's made with mature kimchi, rice, egg and diced pork. Topped with a sunny side up egg and nori seaweed.

Our take on Japanese-style ketchup fried rice —it’s like omurice but without the omelette. Fried rice with scrambled egg, and ketchup. Finished with mayo + ketchup drizzle. Sweet, savory, and full of retro Japanese diner vibes.

Japanese curry poured over delicious prawns coated in panko breadcrumbs and fried until golden and crunchy. Served with white rice and a bed of shredded green cabbage

Sweet caramelized soy-based sauce (called tare) drizzled over perfectly grilled unagi and steamed rice.

Crispy shrimp tempura and veggies on a bed of plain rice with sweet tempura sauce!

Panko-breaded Pawns simmered in a sweet soy sauce with steamed egg and onions over a bed of rice.

Moderately thick Japanese style curry well entwined with beef and onion on a bowl of white rice.

Vegetarian Tempura Donburi is one of the delicious donburi recipes. Crispy tempura veggies on a bed of plain rice with tempura sauce!

Our gyu don in a mini size-- thinly sliced beef simmered with tender onions and savory-sweet sauce.

Sweet caramelized soy-based sauce (called tare) drizzled over perfectly grilled unagi and steamed rice.

Vegetarian. A rich Japanese-style curry served with 3 crispy vegetable croquettes (mashed potatoes mixed with various veggies) on top, paired with rice and a side of cabbage salad

Ube horchata is a unique twist on the classic horchata, a traditional Latin American drink made with rice milk, nuts, and cinnamon. This delightful drink combines the nutty flavors of horchata with the vibrant purple hue and subtle sweetness of ube.

A drink that combines the creamy, mildly sweet flavor of horchata with the earthy, slightly grassy taste of matcha. Dairy Free

A fruity twist on the classic Mexican horchata. Also known as agua de horchata de fresa, this naturally dairy-free Mexican strawberry milk drink is the perfect balance of sweet, creamy, and slightly spiced with cinnamon.

Calling all you sugar babies. Caramel-y, toasty and warm, Brown Sugar is the classic boba beauty of our line-up.

Nutty, aromatic, warming and nutritious, this Black Sesame Latte is the perfect drink for those days when you want something special!

Tangy, sweet, fruity homemade Strawberry Lemonade is the perfect non caffeinated drink to cool off

Keeping things sweet yet healthy with this summery Strawberry Pink Drink. Fresh strawberry tea made creamy with sweet coconut milk. #DairyFree

If you love chewy crystal boba, sweet mango and coconut milk then this cold dessert drink is for you!

A delicious melon flavored soda drink with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It's a two-in-one dessert and drink!

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Silky milk tea crowned with whipped cream and real rose petals, offering a soft, fragrant sweetness

The most refreshing drink that’s fruity, sweet, and has the perfect caffeine kick from the green tea - it’s an iced strawberry matcha latte!

Smooth and creamy matcha sweetened just right and served with milk. This favorite will transport your senses to pure green delight.

Matcha lemonade is the ultimate cold summer drink for matcha lovers—a refreshing, tart drink made with half matcha tea and half lemonade layered between ice cubes.

A hojicha latte is a tea latte made from Japanese roasted green tea (hojicha), water, and milk. It is nearly caffeine free ( 7.7 mg )making it the perfect drink to enjoy any time of day. A hojicha latte has a sweet and pleasant aroma with a nutty, earthy, and toasty flavor. This unique roasted tea latte has notes of cocoa and caramel, and satisfies tea drinkers, coffee lovers, and even those who typically prefer a simple hot chocolate.

Thai Iced Tea is a refreshing drink that is served over ice and made with brewed black tea and spices like vanilla, cinnamon, cardamom, and star anise. Served with milk and has a signature bright orange color.

Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love

Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink

Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free

Slightly sweetened jasmine green tea with ice

Refreshing in taste, delicately flavoured with rose and the sweetness from the lychee

Lime Flavored

Green tea with sweetened probiotic Yakult. Contains dairy.

Homemade Korean strawberry milk is made with fresh chunks of strawberries & homemade strawberry syrup made of pureed strawberries. Comes with brown sugar boba.

Homemade Korean mango milk is made with fresh chunks of mango & homemade mango syrup made of pureed strawberries. Comes with brown sugar boba.

A creamy, comforting drink made with rich milk tea and deep caramel-like brown sugar syrup

Sparkling and lightly floral gin drink, sweetened with real cherry blossom syrup.

This sake has a fruity aroma like apples or pears. The sweetness comes from rice and itis easy-drinking. It is natural gas and not injected, so that bubbles are small and fine, resembling the light melody of the piano. It is also perfect as an aperitif! ABV 5.0 300ml

Umetini — A refined fusion of Choya ume liqueur and Roku Japanese craft gin, offering a smooth, subtly sweet profile with delicate botanical notes. Finished with a pickled ume.

Lavender Gin Fizz is a unique and flavourful cocktail that combines the floral and herbal notes of lavender with the bold juniper taste of gin.

So what better way to finish the week than with a tasty, refreshing matcha beer recipe. Believe it or not, matcha beer is actually served in certain Japanese bars, particularly in the city of Kyoto. The matcha definitely comes through and the earthy notes play well with bitter hops.

ABV: 9.5% 300ml Natural "Sakura" flavor which reminds you of Japanese traditional sweets, "Sakura Mochi" Milky & sweet and sour taste with an enchanting aroma like cinnamon Smooth & short after taste with a hint of anise

ABV:10% 300ml Kizakura twists traditional sake with a new flavor of Kyoto Matcha. It has a light Matcha flavor with milky and sweet honeydew flavor with a hint of pistachio.

Sapporo is known for its crisp, clean taste and is brewed using a blend of hops and barley. It has a slightly sweet flavor and a subtle bitterness, with a smooth finish.

Chuhai (チューハイ, 酎ハイ) is a cocktail containing the Japanese alcohol called shochu (焼酎), soda, and fruit juice.

This sweet and refreshing soju yakult cocktail combines soju and yakult so well! It's fruity, tart, and sweet at the same time. The Sprite adds some bubbles to bring the whole drink together.

This sweet pink drink is a strawberry soju cocktail made with both strawberry soju and yakult - a match made in heaven. This pretty cocktail tastes like strawberry juice and looks as good as it tastes.

This unique Soju yogurt cocktail combines the traditional Korean spirit, Soju, with the creamy tang of yogurt and sweet delicious mango. With just three ingredients, it’s sweet, creamy, and refreshing!

The fresh strawberries paired with the sour syrup will have you filling your glass for round two. It's sweet, tart and refreshing!

If you like our very popular melon soda, this fruity melon sour is for you! It has a sweet, earthy melon flavor without being overly cloying.

Lovely aromas of fresh tropical mangos and yellow peaches jump out of the glass. This nigori is full-bodied and creamy in the mouth with well-balanced sweetness and long-lasting flavors of mango and sake.

Just the dreamy flavors of ripe strawberry and vanilla, mingling with gorgeous Baileys Original Irish Cream, coconut milk and other ingredients and flavors.

This drink is creamy and fruity! It has honeydew flavored ice cream, soju and a little lemon lime soda for fun summer cocktail.

Flavored sake made from Junmai sake and yuzu juice in a unique bottle. The citrus aroma is refreshing and has a lovely sweet and sour taste.

Fresh lychee juice and a dash of lemon juice, blended into a soft-textured nigori sake is what comprises this fun sake.

This incredibly popular infused Nigori from Fukushima is a very straightforward collection of strawberry, cream, honey, and rice aromas.

Umeshu is produced by steeping ume(plum) in spirits with sugar to extract ume's unique ingredients. Its mild taste and elegant aroma are extracted through a naturally slow aging process. Umeshu is a traditional liqueur, which has been truly loved by the Japanese.

2018 Beau Vigne "Estate - Stag's Ridge Vineyard" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Imagine a harmonious combination of creamy gourmet ice cream wrapped in a pillowy soft rice confection. It's the perfect treat alone or as the ultimate ending to a wonderful meal

Purin is a flan-like cold custard dessert in Japan. It has a firmer texture similar to Mexican flan and also has caramel sauce on top. It is a very basic sweet—silky, creamy, rich, and smooth—that is served chilled, and adored in Japan.

Creamy, rich, and bursting with bold matcha flavors, this irresistible matcha tiramisu consists of matcha-soaked ladyfingers layered with a light and airy mascarpone custard filling. It’s a classic tiramisu dessert with a Japanese twist! *contains pasteurized eggs*

Two scoops of ice cream

Homemade miso soup with wakame seaweed, tofu and green onions

Traditional Korean side dish of salted and fermented napa cabbage

Ever wonder about what makes our spicy miso ramen so additive? Our house made Chilli Oil— is the answer. Infused with a harmonious medley of hand-selected dried chilies and secret spices, our chili oil strikes the perfect balance between heat and flavor. Every bottle encapsulates the essence of our kitchen's passion, a testament to our commitment to delivering a taste that transcends the ordinary. Elevate your dishes with a drizzle of this artisanal creation, adding a touch of warmth and character that sets it apart. Experiment with the amount of chili oil based on your spice preference, and enjoy the versatile kick it brings to your favorite dishes.

At the first mouthful, you'll immediately get hits of the wonderfully smoky peppercorn and sesame oil. Let it roll between your cheeks and teeth, and you'll taste the umami notes from the blend of shallots, garlic, and spices. The aftertaste in your throat simply leaves you wanting more.But fear not, you won't be burned by the red hot spices that came before it.

Our very popular housemade sweet, spicy, and creamy sauce. 2oz.

Umami-full. a deeply savory-sweet recipe of soy, ginger, garlic and green onion.

Tonkatsu sauce is savory and sweet, with a slight tang. Perfect to pair with any fried food.

Soy eggs are soft-boiled eggs marinated in a savory-sweet mixture of soy sauce, sugar, and other aromatics.

A crisp KURO soju glass featuring our tipsy Shiba — fun, clean, and perfect for every pour.

This 3.94” diatomite coaster is lightweight, absorbent, and irresistibly cute — the perfect tabletop companion.

This 3.94” diatomite coaster is lightweight, absorbent, and irresistibly cute — the perfect tabletop companion.

This enamel mug features a charming design of Kuro, our mascot, and playful elements with a nod to our beloved city of Chicago.

Size runs small, we recommend sizing up for your comfort

Size runs small, we recommend sizing up for your comfort

Handwash only to preserve the clarity of the glass and keep Kuro’s cheerful design looking crisp and vibrant for every pour.