Kizuki Ramen Launches Sake and Ramen Pairing Bar

Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya in Wicker Park invites guests to experience the world of sake and ramen from Tokyo without having to get on a plane. The weekly Sake Genius Bar will continue this July featuring seating on Thursdays from 7 to 8:30pm

The dining experience at the bar includes a four-course menu guided by Kizuki sake experts. Kizuki will now feature two menu options including a new summer menu and the classic menu that was launched in May. Guests will learn about the depth and complexity of sake, its process and how those techniques manifest into the menu items.

FIRST COURSE

Tsukemono Japanese pickle appetizer

Paired with: Kikusui Junmai Ginjo

SECOND COURSE

Izakaya sampler

Wakame Salad, Sesame Chicken, Chicken Skin

Paired with: Mizbasho Ginjo, Karen "Coy" Junmai, Rihaku Nigori

THIRD COURSE

Signature Kizuki Ramen

Shoyu or Sesame Hiyashi Chuka 

(both are variants on a classic Japanese chilled noodle dish)

Paired with: choice of sake from the first or second course

FOURTH COURSE

Almond Tofu

CLASSIC MENU:

FIRST COURSE

Tsukemono Japanese pickle appetizer

Paired with: Kikusui Junmai Ginjo

SECOND COURSE

Izakaya sampler

Spinach Gomae, Takoyaki, Chicken Karaage

Paired with: Konteki Daiginjo, Eiko Fuji, and Akishika Nama Genshu

THIRD COURSE

Signature Kizuki Ramen

Garlic Tonkotsu, Yuzu Shio or Chicken Rich

Paired with: choice of sake from the first or second course

FOURTH COURSE

Choice of Green Tea, Red Bean or Mango Mochi Ice Cream