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KATANA {339 North Dearborn Street; 312.877.5544}, a new River North hotspot, is recognized for its cutting-edge Japanese dishes, offering innovative sushi masterpieces and robata-style bites. Looking to up your sushi eating experience? The Omakase Platter is your answer. This magnificent dish is handcrafted by Katana’s expert chefs and includes a variety of fresh and colorful fish, including exotic and rare options that are flown in daily. Enjoy everything from yellowtail to sea urchin to salmon and beyond. The Omakase Platter is a delight for the senses (and it’s almost too pretty to eat!)
1. Otoro – fatty tuna belly
2. Akami – tuna (red meat)
3. Shima Aji – striped jack mackerel flown in from Japan; rich with a mild aftertaste
4. Chu toro – The medium fatty part of tuna from Spain; has a soft textured feel
5. Madai Snapper
6. Hamachi – yellowtail
7. Kinmadai – snapper
8. Ikura – salmon eggs
9. Salmon Belly
10. Uni – sea urchin sourced from Santa Barbara, California and Hokkaido, Japan based on availability; very creamy and sweet to taste
11. Osetra Caviar
12. Tako – octopus
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