Friends Sushi Izakaya
M.A. HOT

Miso Soup
light and flavorful soybean broth with silky tofu, seaweed, and green onions—served warm$5.00
Edamame
steamed young soybeans lightly salted and served warm$6.00
Spicy Edamame
$6.50
Chicken Gyoza (6pcs)
$10.00
Karaage Chicken App
crispy battered chicken served with spicy house mayo$10.00
Tempura Mixed
crispy battered shrimps and vegetables served with tempura sauce$14.00
Yakitori 2 pcs
grilled marinated chicken skewer$7.00
M.A COLD
Seaweed Salad
wakame, soy sauce, ginger, sesame oil, sesame seed,$8.00
Tuna Tartar
tuna, ginger, scallion, olive oil, ponzu served with sesame cracker$20.00
Yuzu Ceviche
assorted fish, jalapeño, cilantro, ikura, yuzu tobiko, and yuzu sauce served with shrimp crackers.$18.00
Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna
rice crispy, topped with spicy tuna mix$15.00Spicy Salmon Carpaccio
salmon, jalapeno, cilantro, ikuram, yuzu tobiko, yuzu sauce and rice crumbs$18.00
Rice Bowl
Gyudon Rice Large Bowl
tender beef, white onions, scallions, japanese house sauce served over steamed rice$19.00Karaage Chicken Rice Large Bowl
steamed rice topped with crispy Japanese-style karaage chicken, fresh scallions, and creamy spicy mayo$18.00Pork Belly Rice Large Bowl
steamed rice topped with tender marinated pork belly, fresh scallions, sesame seeds, and savory house pork belly sauce.$18.00Teriyaki Rice Bowl
steamed rice topped with your choice of protein, broccoli, and carrots, finished with our savory-sweet teriyaki sauce$17.00+
Short Rib Rice Bowl
steamed rice topped with tender marinated grilled beef short ribs, cabbage, kimchi, and onions, finished with a savory house sauce$19.00
Yakisoba
Japanese-style noodles stir-fried with cabbage, carrots, and green onions in a savory yakisoba sauce$15.00+
Buns
Fried Tofu Buns (2pcs)
soft steamed buns filled with crispy fried tofu and fresh lettuce, finished with our savory house sauce$8.00Ebi Katsu Buns (2pcs)
soft steamed buns filled with crispy breaded shrimp, fresh lettuce, and creamy spicy mayo$10.00
Pork Belly Buns (2pcs)
soft steamed buns filled with tender marinated pork belly and crisp lettuce, finished with our savory house sauce$10.00Niku Buns (2pcs)
soft steamed buns filled with tender, sweet and savory marinated beef and fresh lettuce, finished with our house sauce$11.00
Sushi & Sashimi

Tamago "Japanese Omelet"
$6.00
Ebi "Cooked Shrimp"
$6.00Sumoku Sake "Smoked salmon"
$8.00Tako "Octopus"
$8.00
Nama Sake "Salmon"
$8.00
Hamachi "Yellowtail"
$8.00Masago "Small Roe"
$6.00Unagi "Eel"
$8.00Albacore (seared white tuna)
$9.00Escolar (super white tuna)
$9.00
Akami Maguro "Tuna"
$10.00Ikura "Salmon Roe"
$10.00Scallop "Hotategai Hokkaido"
$10.00Seared Fatty Salmon
$12.00Toro "Fatty Tuna"
$20.00Wagyu
$20.00
City Makii

Chicago Maki
shrimp tempura and spicy crab, topped with ikura and finished with rich truffle aioli.$12.00+
New York Maki
fresh salmon and yellowtail with avocado and pickled lemon, finished with bonito flakes and Japanese dressing$12.00+
Los Angeles Maki
spicy tuna with cucumber, scallions, and mango, finished with creamy spicy mayo and sweet potato frosting$12.00+
Tokyo Maki
unagi, avocado, cucumber, ikura, unagi sauce, ginger frosting$12.00+
Miami Maki
hamachi tempura - tako, avocado, dill, garlic mayo, and lemon zest$12.00+
Bangkok Maki
seared fatty salmon, ebi, seafood sauce, mint leaf, fried shallots, and rice crumbs$12.00+Boston
spicy tuna, avocado, cream cheese, tempura crumb.$12.00+
Alaska
crab meat, salmon, avocado, and cucumber$12.00+Manhattan
cooked shrimp, avocado, cucumber, spicy mayo$8.00+California
kani kama, avocado, cucumber, and masago$8.00+Philly
smoked salmon, cream cheese, and avocado$11.00+Mexico City
white tuna, super white tuna, avocado, cilantro, jalapeño, scallions, mint, and squeeze of lime$12.00+
Friends SIGNATURE Maki

Boujee Salmon Bomm Boom
salmon toro, avocado, truffle sauce, fried onion topped with furikake$20.00
Mad House Maki
shrimp tempura, cream cheese, and avocado, topped with spicy salmon, tempura crumbs, unagi sauce, spicy mayo, green onions, and wasabi tobiko$18.00Hot Sun Maki
white tuna, masago, jalapeño, togarachi, sriracha sauce, cilantro, covered with tempura crumbs$16.00Crispy Creamy Maki
shrimp tempura, cream cheese, avocado, and asparagus, topped with parmesan cheese and green onions, then finished with sriracha, spicy mayo, and sweet wasabi sauce$15.00
Hot Girl Roll
baked roll spicy tuna, mozzarella, avocado, spicy mayo$18.00
Crispy Spicy Tuna
deep fried roll : spicy tuna | cream cheese | avocado | green onion | spicy mayo$15.00
Veggie Maki
Kappa (cucumber) Maki (8 pcs)
$8.00
Sweet Potato (8pcs)
crispy sweet potato tempura wrapped with sushi rice and nori, finished with creamy garlic mayo and savory-sweet unagi sauce$9.00Avocado Maki(8 pcs)
$10.00
Futo Maki (6pcs)
a traditional Japanese vegetable roll filled with oshinko (Japanese pickle radish), kanpyo (gourd), shiitake mushrooms, avocado, and cucumber$11.00
Classic Maki
Spicy Maki
$6.00+Salmon
$6.00+Tuna
$6.00+Crunchy Shrimp Maki (5pcs)
$7.00+Soft Shell Crab Maki (5 pcs)
$12.00+
Dragon Maki
shrimp tempura, cucumber, and cream cheese, topped with fresh avocado and masago, then finished with savory-sweet unagi sauce$17.00
Rainbow Maki
kani kama, avocado, and cucumber, topped with an assortment of fresh fish and finished with Japanese dressing$18.00
Chef Choice Set (Cold Entree)
All hours
| Sunday | 11:30 am - 10:00 pm |
| Monday | 11:30 am - 10:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am - 10:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am - 10:00 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am - 10:00 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am - 11:00 pm |
| Saturday | 11:30 am - 11:00 pm |
Restaurant info
Our grills stay hot, our fish stays fresh, and our drinks keep flowing. From comforting bowls and sizzling yakitori to handcrafted sushi and ice-cold beer, everything here is made for sharing. Come unwind, raise a glass, and enjoy great food with even better company — because nights are better when friends gather around the table.
Location
804 N State ST, Chicago, IL 60610




