Gaoku Izakaya & Craft Drinks Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Gaoku Izakaya & Craft Drinks, a culinary gem nestled in Chicago’s vibrant Augusta Boulevard. Here, the menu beautifully merges traditional Japanese flavors with Thai influences, creating an array of tantalizing options that cater to every palate.
Start your journey with the creamy Kaho Soi Ramen, featuring a northern Thai curry base, or indulge in the rich Tantanmen with its savory miso and soy milk broth. The Donburi Bowls are equally enticing, showcasing fresh sashimi options like the exquisite Chirashi and the delightful Salmon Bowl.
Don’t miss the curated Sashimi Sets, where each piece tells a story of freshness and quality. Coupled with inventive cocktails and a warm, inviting atmosphere, Gaoku promises an unforgettable dining experience filled with unique dishes and heartfelt service. Book your table today to explore these culinary delights!
Donburi Bowl
Tuna Maguro Bowl
Akami, chutoro, negitoro, oshinko, nori tama furikake.
Salmon Bowl
Fresh salmon, zuke salmon, ikura, noritama furikake.
Unaju
Charcol grill unagi eel, tamago, sansho pepper.
Chirashi
Assorted fresh fish omakase bowl.
Coco Miso Salmon Bowl
Coconut milk miso marinaded Atlantic salmon, Thai green salsa, Japanese rice.
Oyako Don
Chicken karaage, egg, onion, scallion, togarashi, umamidashi broth, Japanese rice.
Sashimi Set
10 pieces. Omakase chef's choice.
Premium Sashimi
14 pieces. Omakase chef's choice.
Nigiri Set
10 pieces. Omakase chef's choice.
Premiium Nigiri Set
10 pieces. Omakase chef's choice with topping.
Tuna Set
Akami, chutoro, otoro, 1 each nigiri, tuna maki.
Hamachi Set
Fresh hamachi, toro hamachi, home smoked hamachi, hamachi maki.
Sake Set
Fresh salmon, zuke salmon, fatty salmon, ikura, salmon maki.
Set Manu
Ramen
Gaoku Ramen
Japanese and Thai base shoyu ramen, topped with sauteed sakura pork, bean sprout, homemade black garlic.
Kaho Soi Ramen
Northen style Thai curry base, topped with chicken karaage, cilantro, scallion, pickled mustard, shallot.
Tantanmen
Ground beef, bok choy, sesame paste, miso and soy milk broth.
Akami Nigiri
Chutoro Nigiri
Otoro Nigiri
Sake Salmon Nigiri
Aburi Toro Sake Nigiri
Zuke Sake Nigiri
Ikura Nigiri
Hirame Nigiri
Hamachi Nigiri
Unagi Nigiri
Hotate Nigiri
Botan Ebi Nigiri
Uni Nigiri
Nasu Nigiri
Tamago Nigiri
Nigiri
Sashimi
Akami Sashimi
Chutoro Sashimi
Otoro Sashimi
Sake Salmon Sashimi
Aburi Toro Sake Sashimi
Zuke Sake Sashimi
Ikura Sashimi
Hirame Sashimi
Hamachi Sashimi
Unagi Sashimi
Hotate Sashimi
Botan Ebi Sashimi
Uni Sashimi
Nasu Sashimi
Tamago Sashimi
Salt Edamame
Spicy Edamame
Nasu Ohitashi
Deep-fried jaopanese eggplant, marinated in house soy sauce, Thai basil, shichimi, sesame seed, chili oil. Chives.
Chicken Karaage
Deep-fried Thai marinaded chicken thigh, served with Thai curry aioli sauce.
Sakura Pork
Charcoal grilled Thai marinated duroc pork sholder, roasted rice ponzu, pickled shallot, scallion.