Kai Zan is a Michelin-listed Edomae sushi restaurant in West Town, Chicago, open Tuesday through Saturday evenings with phone-only reservations.
At a glance
- Price
- $$$$
- Booking
- Phone reservations
- Cuisine
- Edomae sushi
- Price
- Luxury
- Recognition
- Michelin listed
Kai Zan sits on West Chicago Avenue in the West Town neighborhood, serving Edomae-style sushi in a luxury price tier. The restaurant is Michelin listed, a distinction tied to its sushi program rather than any stated award title.
Service runs Tuesday through Thursday from 5 to 10 p.m. and Friday through Saturday from 4:30 to 11 p.m. The restaurant is closed Sunday and Monday. Reservations are handled by phone rather than an online booking system, so calling ahead remains the direct way to secure a seat.
No seat count, specific tasting menu price, or chef name is listed in the available information, so diners should confirm these details directly with the restaurant when booking. The Edomae style typically points to traditionally prepared nigiri and seasonal fish, though the exact format of the omakase here is not specified.
Given the luxury price tier and limited phone-based booking, planning ahead is advisable, particularly for weekend dinner slots when hours extend later into the evening.
Good to know
- How do I book a reservation at Kai Zan?
- Reservations are made by phone at (773) 278-5776; there is no listed online booking option.
- What are Kai Zan's hours?
- The restaurant is open Tuesday to Thursday from 5 to 10 p.m. and Friday to Saturday from 4:30 to 11 p.m. It is closed Sunday and Monday.
- How much does an omakase dinner cost?
- Kai Zan is listed in the luxury price tier, but an exact menu price is not specified; confirm current pricing when you call to reserve.
- Is Kai Zan a Michelin-recognized restaurant?
- Yes, Kai Zan is Michelin listed.
- Where is Kai Zan located?
- The restaurant is at 2557 W Chicago Ave in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago.
Details checked October 1, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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