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Makisu Sushi Lounge & Grill       Suburbs :: Skokie  
Makisu Sushi Lounge & Grill

7150 Carpenter Road
Skokie, IL 60077

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Makisu Sushi Lounge & Grill boldly bridges the gap between the city and the suburbs with a fusion of conventional and contemporary Japanese cuisine. Subtle elements of light, color, and space are incorporated into the lounge’s minimalist décor, mimicking the accent of the traditional bamboo makisu—the tool used to roll maki. Using only market-fresh, authentic ingredients, each plate is artfully created with an acute attention to detail. Chef David Kim’s 15 years of expertise is evident in his confident mastery of simple dishes like Filet Mignon Tataki drizzled with wasabi mayo and citrus soy, as well as elaborate fare such as the Dragon Fire Roll of fresh soft-shell crab, eel, tuna, and asparagus, completed with a flourish of chili oil and a finale of Bacardi 151 fire. Located in the Village Crossing Shopping Center, Makisu Sushi Lounge & Grill is the perfect setting for any culinary adventure.

First timers—mention DiningOut and receive a complimentary glass of wine -

small plates::
Makisu Spring Roll  11
Thin rice paper filled with shrimp, spicy tuna, cucumber, and greens topped with a creamy white sauce
Filet Mignon Spring Roll  14
Grilled filet mignon, asparagus, tomato, onion, and fresh greens wrapped with a rice and soybean sheet; served with tangerine-miso sauce
Makisu Crab Cake  10
Crab cake drizzled with wasabi mayo and balsamic glaze
Spicy Tuna Rice Crispy  12
Spicy tuna tartare on buttered crispy rice garnished with thinly sliced jalapeños; topped with creamy white sauce
Makisu Ceviche  12
Big-eye tuna, salmon, or super white tuna seasoned with seven-spice garlic olive oil and served with greens
Dragon Fire  13
Soft-shell crab, asparagus, and eel wrapped with sliced tuna; topped with red tobiko and splashed with chili oil in a Bacardi 151 fire
Makisu Tartare  8
Tortilla chip layered with spicy tuna and spicy salmon
Moromi-Grilled Sea Bass  13
Moromi miso-marinated sea bass with oshinko
Age-Ru Calamari  8
Deep-fried calamari, sautéed asparagus, and shiitake mushrooms with a chili dipping sauce

sushi and kitchen entrées::
served with miso soup and salad
Jewelry Bowl  18
Assorted freshly cut sashimi over rice; served with mixed greens tossed with red miso
Yaki Nikku Rib-Eye  18
Ginger-sweet soy rib-eye, thinly sliced and grilled; served with sautéed bok choy
Chilean Sea Bass  20
Baked sea bass with sautéed veggies and bok choy; served with creamy white miso
Makisu Supreme  42
7 pieces of nigiri, 12 pieces of sashimi, rainbow roll, and a dragon roll
Big-Eye Tuna  20
Fresh big-eye tuna seared to perfection with sautéed veggies; topped with seven-spice olive oil
Braised Prime Short Rib  18
Ginger-garlic-soy braised short ribs and pear purée

salads and specialty maki::
Green Turtle  13
Shrimp over eel, avocado, and tempura crunch
Cucumber and Mint Salad  7
Thinly sliced cucumbers and Japanese mint leaves over mixed greens; served with creamy white miso
Fire Cracker  16
Lightly battered spicy tuna, cream cheese, avocado, asparagus, shiitake mushroom, and wasabi tobiko; wrapped with a soybean sheet; drizzled with creamy wasabi and sweet soy
Tootsie Roll  10
Black tobiko over lightly battered spicy tuna and cream cheese
California Crunch  12
Snow crab and avocado; lightly fried and topped with spicy mayo and sweet soy

cocktails::
Makisu-Tini  10
Grape purée, Champagne, and vodka
Midoricha  9
Melon sour and green tea
Sake'tini  9
Sake, cucumber, and vodka
Asian Frog  9
Melon, PJ, and watermelon vodka