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South Coast

1700 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60616

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With designer sushi restaurants evolving into chic hotspots and weekend destinations, it can be difficult to find high-end execution and creativity sans the “scene." That is, until South Coast. The South Loop sister of Bucktown’s Coast, South Coast remains true to its roots while revealing an interior space and design straight out of Elle Décor. Coupling ambience with fantastically delicious sushi, South Coast keeps diners ordering even after they’re full. While it’s true that faithful frequenters of South Coast will surely travel any distance to try the latest addition on South Michigan, the charm of South Coast is its neighborhood feel and love of the locals. The signature makis made famous in Bucktown are still staples in the South Loop, although South Coast offers a few additional items that are already making headlines: the South Scallop, pan-fried scallop in garlic-wasabi sauce, sandwiched in a dynamite roll; and the Banana Maki, a dessert that is only given justice by tasting because it is a little bit of heaven. South Coast is a gem, nothing short of brilliant—and even that may be an understatement.

appetizers::
Corny Tuna  10
Fresh tuna, grilled corn, avocado, cilantro, and mesclun tossed in a spicy lime-onion vinaigrette
Angry Salmon  10
Rice balls wrapped with fresh salmon and toasted dynamite sauce
Kani Ceviche  12
Crabmeat, corn, mango, cilantro, and lime
Miso Tuna  13
Seared tuna, red miso dressing, black sesame, and crispy carrot noodles
Super White Ponzu  12
Super white tuna, scallion, and jalapeño-ponzu sauce

hot appetizers::
Rock Shrimp  11
Crispy rock shrimp tossed with wasabi-ginger glaze and diced jalapeño
Soft Shell Crab  10
Fried soft shell crab with mango, shallot, and a roasted red pepper salsa
Shrimp Dumplings  8
Boiled shrimp dumplings, spicy garlic sauce, sesame oil, and scallions
Toasted Scallops  12
Seared scallop on spinach with toasted yolk sauce
Crab Cake Bags  12
Spicy crab cake wrapped in crispy wonton with creamy ginger

salads::
Fresh Gomaae  6.50
Fresh baby spinach tossed in sesame dressing
Agedashi Tofu  7
Fried tofu, baby spinach, and bonito flakes in warm dashi dressing

signature maki::
Dragon Rock  13
Spicy rock shrimp tempura, avocado, jalapeño, and wasabi mayo
Salmon Poke  12
Salmon marinated in seaweed, scallion, sesame soy, cucumber, masago, and crushed cashews
California King  13
Shrimp tempura, crab stick, avocado, asparagus, cucumber, roe, and mayonnaise
South Scallop  13
Pan-fried scallop in garlic wasabi sandwiched in a dynamite roll with roe
Popper  15
Smoked salmon, cream cheese, jalapeño, cilantro, fried nori roll, avocado, and spicy sauce
Spring  13
Tuna, super white tuna, mesclun, kaiware, and mint; served with wasabi mayo in soy paper
Moo  8
Tempura roll with mesclun greens, baby spinach, avocado, cucumber, asparagus, and shiitake inside; served with ginger dressing

kitchen entrées::
Chilean Sea Bass  18
Broiled with butter, sake, soy, ginger, and onion; served with sweet corn tempura
Rib-Eye  28
20oz rib-eye steak served with grilled asparagus

desserts::
Banana Maki  7
Our version of bananas Foster on a pastry with vanilla ice cream
Choco Sticks  5.50
Mango, strawberry, and kiwi in a warm chocolate sauce