Gaijin at Lupi & Iris
Monday, November 2 | 6:30 pm | $125 per person, plus tax & service charge
6:00 PM Arrival | 6:30 PM Dinner
We’re bringing Chicago’s Chef Paul Virant of Gaijin to Lupi & Iris for a special one-night-only pop-up! Known for his bold, Japanese-inspired take on okonomiyaki, Chef Virant blends traditional Japanese techniques with his own creative, Midwestern approach. For one unforgettable evening, Chef Virant & the Lupi & Iris team will come together for a special menu created exclusively for this pop-up. Beverage pairings will be available for an additional charge.
MENU
FIRST
kombu marinated vegetables
celery / fermented green beans / radish / sesame
twice-cooked garlic
rayu / tamari / senbei crackers
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SECOND
tuna
sesame crusted tuna / ponzu / pea shoots / wasabi vinaigrette / arare / scallion
bok choy
sessame / garlic / shoyu / fried shallots
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THIRD
chicken karaage
fried chicken / yuzu kosho mayo / togarashi lemon
veggie yakisoba
spinach / mushrooms / sweet corn / cabbage / scallions / carrots / bean sprouts / sauce / sesame
kimchi
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FOURTH
beef osaka-style okonomiyaki
slow-cooked black angus beef / roasted garlic / scallions / bonito
tsukemono trio
selection of japanese-inspired pickled vegetables
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FIFTH
sesame yuzu kakigori
black sesame ice cream / yuzu syrup / strawberry compote / honey sesame brittle / snowcap
matcha-citrus mochi donut holes
Please contact the restaurant to discuss any allergies, dietary restrictions or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate. Please note that we charge a minimum of $25 for any day of menu changes to our special events menus. We have ordered & prepared the advertised menu, thus any last minute changes will incur the minimum $25 fee.
All special event ticket sales are final & non-refundable. You can transfer your ticket to another person.All special events in our private dining room, Marseille, are designed with communal seating to encourage a shared experience.Events are subject to change.