Inside Omakase Shoji in West Town—An Imperial Palace Chef Brings Rare Kappo Dining to Chicago

There are several reasons why we love omakase dining . First, the intimate setting; second, the quick succession of small bites; and third, a dinner filled with memorable dishes. Luckily, Chicago’s newest omakase spot, Omakase Shoji, has it all. Led by Takashi Iida and Shoji Takahashi, Omakase Shoji offers an authentic omakase dining experience. The seasoned chef who has cooked for Japan’s Imperial Palace brings his vision to life through the day-to-day operations executed by Shoji, his protégé. Yet it’s their new Kappo cuisine menu in their izakaya-style bar that deserves your attention. Kappo, a rare dining style in Chicago , combines the chef-led theatrics of omakase with a playful atmosphere, offering a menu of nostalgic dishes, seasonal specials, and an à la carte experienc e. Menu highlights include Gyoza, Shrimp Shumai, Kushi Katsu (pork), Unagi Kabayaki (barbeque eel) , and Miso Soup. Traditional roll options include Salmon Avocado, Spicy Tuna, and Negi Hamachi. Specialty rolls include the Dragon Roll, made with avocado, cucumber, shrimp tempura, mayo, and topped with avocado, grilled eel, and unagi sauce, and the Orange Sunshine Roll , made with shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber, chopped salmon, smelt roe, mayo, chili oil, sliced orange, and orange tobiko. In addition, the restaurant features a selection of over 40 varieties of sake and rare Japanese whiskeys. Source: https://secretchicago.com/omakase-shoji-kappo-cuisine-menu-chicago/