Esco

Name: esco
Address: 738 W COUCH PL, CHICAGO, IL, 60661, Chicago, IL, US

Japanese738 W COUCH PL, CHICAGO, IL, 60661

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44 dishes

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JAPANESE FLATBREAD

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Kobachi

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Edamame Spread (V)

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Braised Asian Pea R Salad

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Gomae-Ae (V)

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Braised Asian Pear

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Japanese Tacos (2)

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Tempura Bass

Bok choy, shimeji mushrooms, pineapple dressing

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Yuzu Kumo

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Hanami

Don julio blanco, sombra mezcal, elderflower liqueur, raspberry, lemon

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Rhone Blends

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Kawaba Snow Weizen

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Akashi Ume Plum

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Mars Iwai Tradition White Label

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Akashi White Oak

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Shibui 10 Years Old

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Shibui Aged 18 Years

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Fuji 30 Years Old

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Gyokusendo Peak

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Sasakawa Fine Japanese

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Yamato Takeda Samurai Edition

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Yamazaki Aged 12 Years

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Yamazaki Aged 18 Years

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Kaiyō Japanese Mizunara Oak

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Yamazaki Spanish Oak Special Edition '22

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Kaiyō 'The Single' 7 Years Old Mizunara Oak

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Yamazaki Puncheon Special Edition '22

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Miyabi Single Grain Aged 3 Years

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Yamazaki Mizunara Oak Special Edition '22

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Mars Iwai 45

*Rare Japanese whiskey subject to change due to availability

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Tenbu

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Hakushika Kuromatsu "Gold Flakes"

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Hakutsuru Toji-Kan

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Izumo Fuji "Yamada Nishiki 50"

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Mizunoshirabe

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Seikyo "Omachi" Mirror of Truth

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Konteki 'Pearls of Simplicity'

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Mizubasho

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Born Muroka Nama Genshu

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Ken'

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Rin Draft Saké

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Kenbishi

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Chef Macku Special

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Bsinthe Rinse

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Not Vegan

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Lobster Croquette

Panko breaded lobster croquette, homemade Japanese curry, steamed eggs, shredded seaweed

Spicy Tuna Tartare

Fried shrimp roll, cream cheese, passion fruit dressing, spicy tomato puree

White Tuna Ceviche

Lychee puree, tomato, mountain potato, fried pineapple, kaluga caviar

Chirashi Don

Fresh salmon, spicy octopus, sea urchin, and quail egg over sushi rice

Japanese Flatbread

Spicy tomato, moriwase, black fig, fresh mozzarella, burgundy truffle

Wagyu Wrap (2 Wraps)

Grilled wagyu beef, Spicy Asian slaw, garlic cream, slivered almonds

Miso Black Cod

Lamb Chop

Grilled, marinated lamb chops, Indian eggplant, spicy Asian slaw

Tenderloin

Japanese potato croquette, fried brussels sprouts, quail egg, homemade sweet soy glaze

Nigiri & Sashimi

Hamachi Sashimi

Arugula puree, ikura, red and golden beets marinated in wafu dressing

Blue Fin Tuna Flight (3 pcs Nigiri)

Nigiri - (per Person)

Seasonal fresh fish served over rice (7 pieces)

Sashimi Show - (per Person)

Chef selection of fresh fish prepared sashimi style over ice presentation

Chef MacKu's Signature Sashimi Show - (per Person)

Negi Hamachimakimono Roll

Spicy Tuna Crunch

Crispy rice, spicy tuna, unagi sauce, Japanese pickles

Duck Salad

Crab Rangoon Dip

Oyster Threesome

Bluepoint oysters served 3 ways

Grilled black cod, miso, cremini mushroom

Fried Karaage Bao (4)

Fried chicken thighs, Asian slaw, spicy mayo, Japanese pickles

Negi Hamachi

Makimono Roll

Shrimp tempura, yellowtail, cucumber, avocado, jalapeño

Duck breast, Asian slaw, shrimp chips

Almost Certainly Vegan

16 dishes

Princess Peach's Old Fashioned

Lychee Martini

Soho lychee liqueur, Bacardi rum, Ozeki sake, lychee puree, lime juice

Raeburn Chardonnay, Russian River 2020

Canepa Koch Wine Cellars 'The Dude' Pinot Noir, Russian River 2021

Dumol Wester Reach Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 2019

Ruinart Champagne Brut Blanc de Blancs (NV)

Laurent Perrier Champagne Brut Cuvée Rosé

Japanese Beer

Kawaba Pearl Pilsner

Kawaba Twilight Ale

Japanese Whisky

*Rare Japanese whiskey subject to change due to availability*Flavored smoke options available for an additional

Courvoisier Cognac Mizunara

Fuji Blended Whisky

Sasanokawa Sunday's Whisky

Takamine Whiskey 8 Years Old

Raeburn Chardonnay, Russian River Valley 2020

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54 dishes

Kanpai! Highball

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Shift Relief

Daiyame 25 shochu, ketel one, luxardo maraschino, lime, a

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Ocha

Roku gin, chiyonosono 8000 generations shochu, choya kokuto umeshu, lemon, green tea syrup

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Hello Kitty

The Botanist Islay Gin, hibiscus-guajillo chili syrup, pineapple juice, lemon juice

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Komo Smokeshow

Komos Tequila Añejo Cristalino, Tentura Antica Verino Cinnamon Liqueur, bitters, orange peel, smoked

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Marisco Vineyards 'The Ned' Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 2021

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Richter Estate Riesling QbA, Mosel 2019

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The Atom Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2020

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Poppy Reserve Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands 2016

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Yoshino Rosè, Napa Valley 2021

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Vignoble Dauny Sancerre 2021

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Sauvignon Blanc

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Tokara Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, Elgin 2021

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Domaine Pierre Riffault Sancerre 2020

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Chardonnay

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Sean Minor Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast 2019

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Failla Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast 2018

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Riesling

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Weingut Carl Ehrhard Riesling Trocken, Rüdesheim 2018

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Jim Barry Lodge Hill Riesling, Clare Valley 2019

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Pinot Noir

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Redland Cuvèe Estate Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2019

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Lemelson Vineyards Meyer Vineyard Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills 2018

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Littorai The Haven Vineyard Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast 2018

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Cabernet Sauvignon

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Centered Wines Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2018

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pureCru Wines 'MC Signature' Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2015

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Materra Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2013

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Chateau Buena Vista Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2018

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Garnacha

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Bodegas Alto Moncayo Aquillon Garnacha, Campo De Borja 2015

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Étienne Doué Champagne Brut Cuvée Sélection (NV)

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Bernard Remy Champagne Brut Rosé

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Michel Arnould & Fils Champagne Extra Brut Verzenay Grand Cru (NV)

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Louis Nicaise Champagne Réserve Brut (NV)

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Akashi Single Malt

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Nikka Coffey Grain

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Rei Pure Malt

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Hakushu 12 Years

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Sasakawa Pure Malt

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Hakushu 18 Years

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Hibiki

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Hibiki Blossom Harmony

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Ichiro's Malt & Grain All World Blend

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Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries 2021

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Yamazaki Peated Malt Special Edition '22

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JUNMAI – Premium Pure Rice Style

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JUNMAI GINJO – Premium Pure Rice Style, Polished 60% or Less Saké

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HONJOZO – Fortified Style

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Honjozo Kimoto

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Junmai Ginjo

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Junmai Dai-Ginjo

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Zinfandel

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Chateau Pey La Tour, Bordeaux Superieur 2018

Ask if they know which are marked vegan. Some beer and wine is cleared using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the bottle.