NEXT: KAISEKI

by Wen

NEXT

953 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 226-0858
www.nextrestaurant.com

12 Course Kaiseki Menu

The Autumn colors smells and flavors were delightfully presented in elegant Japanese serving dishes. Every morsel is to be savored. The Ayu course was so delicious that you felt like you were in Japan. This meal was an experience I’ll remember for a long time.

Corn Husk

corn husk soup

Chestnut, Apple, White Miso, Hay Aroma

chestnut tofu, white miso, apple

Japanese Maple Forest

sweet shrimp

yuzu with corn pudding & salmon roe

dried fish roe

daikon wrapped in smoked duck bacon

Sashimi, Shiso, Tamari

Abalone, Cucumber, Red Sea Grapes

Anago, Maple Dashi, Shimeji Mushroom

Matsutake Chawanmushi, Pine

Ayu, Wasabi Leaf, Cured Yolk

The fish Ayu (sweetfish) came from Kyoto and the skeleton & head was fried to crispy crunchy perfection.

Chrysanthemum, Eggplant, Shiso Leaf

Soup, Rice, Pickles

First Snowfall

persimmon, yuba (tofu skin), maple leaf

Warabi Mochi, Toasted Soy

mochi and green tea

Kaiseki Menu

Chicago