Hot Woks Cool Sushi Menu
Hot Woks Cool Sushi is a vibrant Asian fusion hotspot located on 30 S Michigan Ave in Chicago. Boasting a wide range of options from Thai to sushi, this restaurant offers vegan and vegetarian choices alongside traditional meat dishes. The menu features delightful appetizers like Edamame and Egg Rolls, comforting soups such as Miso and Tom Yum, and a variety of flavorful sushi rolls like California and Dragon Roll. Customers have praised the restaurant for its beautiful interior, generous portion sizes, and attentive service. The bento box is a standout favorite, with fresh and well-crafted sushi rolls that impress even the most discerning of palates. Despite some minor service hiccups, Hot Woks Cool Sushi remains a top choice for delicious Asian cuisine in a bustling city setting.
FREE ITEMS AND SPECIALS
Disposable Utensils Quantity
Under Chicago's Ordinance. Disposable utensils are only provided by request. Enter the quantity of settings you would like. We allow one setting per entree.
Edamame
Edamame soybean pods harvested right before the bean begins to harden are lightly boiled and seasoned with sea salt.
New Egg Rolls (2)
Asian spices, peanut sauce, pork & shrimp, cabbage, carrots and caramelized onions.
Petite Egg Roll (8)
Thai egg roll with chicken&shrimp, bean thread noodles served with sweet Thai chili sauce.
Fried Veggie Egg Roll (6)
Very popular crisp and delicious veggie egg rolls, served with a savory & lightly spicy sweet and sour sauce.
Crab Rangoon (5)
Deep fried dumpling containing diced crab meat, chives and cream cheese served with sweet sour sauce.
Gyoza (5)
Delicate Japanese pork dumplings lightly steamed and then pan-fried for added flavor. Served in our own sesame chili sauce.
Tempura Appetizer
Tempura battered deep fried shrimp & vegetables served with a sweet mirin dipping sauce.
Spicy Chicken Wings
Six pieces of chicken wings fried and then coated in a spicy sweet sauce.
*Fried Mushroom Tempura
*Appetizers
*Soups
Miso Soup
Japanese soup consisting of a stock called "dashi" which is mixed with softened miso, scallions, seaweed and tofu.
Tom Yum Soup
Thai version of hot & sour soup with chicken breast, white mushrooms, tomatoes, lemon grass, kaffir lime leaves and lime juice.
Vegetable Tofu Soup
Asian style vegetable soup made with tofu and assorted vegetables simmered in a clear broth.
Cucumber Salad
Sliced cucumber, red onions dressed in a sweet sour vinaigrette which is served as a salad but also makes a refreshing side dish
House Salad
Lettuce, red onion, lychee and cranberry springer with crunchy wonton chips, lychee dressing.
Seaweed Salad
A salad made of six different types of seaweed and fresh daikon tossed in light rice wine and sesame oil vinaigrette.
Tuna Avocado Salad
Sliced tuna sashimi served over a bed of tossed avocado and mixed greens with creamy spicy soy dressing.
*Salads
*Maki
Alaskan Maki
Fresh salmon, avocado, crabmeat with black tobiko outside.
California Maki
Cucumber, avocado, crabmeat with masago outside
Crunchy Spicy Tuna Maki
Spicy tuna with avocado and tempura crumb outside.
Negi Hamachi Maki
Yellow Tail with scallions.
Philly Maki
Smoked salmon & cream cheese.
Salmon Avocado Maki
Fresh salmon sashimi & avocado.
Salmon Bacon Maki
Salmon skin, avocado, cucumber and masago topped with a sweet soy sauce.
Smoked Salmon Maki
Smoked salmon w. a hint of hickory flavor.
Spicy Salmon Maki
Fresh salmon & spicy mayo.
Spicy Scallop Maki
Seared scallop, spicy mayo, avocado, masago.
Spicy Shrimp Maki
Fresh shrimp, chili oil, mayo, masago, scallion surrounded by red tobikko.
Spicy Tako Maki
Diced octopus mixed with masago, mayo and spicy sauce & chili oil.
Spicy Tuna Maki
Diced fresh tuna w. chili oil, mayo, avocado.
Spider Maki
Soft shell crab tempura, mayo, masago, avocado & cucumber served w. a Ponzu sauce.
Super White Creamy Maki
Super White Tuna, avocado, mayo & masago.
Tekka (Tuna) Maki
Sashimi grade (ahi) red tuna seasoned with wasabi, surrounded by sushi rice and wrapped in seaweed.
Tempura Shrimp Maki
Shrimp tempura, mayo, masago, topped with marinated sweet soy sauce
Tuna Avocado Maki
Fresh tuna sashimi & avocado.
Unagi Cucumber Maki
Grilled eel w. cucumber topped w. marinated sweet soy sauce.
Asparagus Tempura Maki
Made with asparagus tempura and mayo.
Avocado Maki
Made with slices of avocado
Cucumber Maki
Made with slices of cucumber. A Beginner's favorite
Shiitake Maki
Marinated shiitake mushrooms
Smokin Vegan Signature Roll
Shiitake, cucumber & cilantro, topped with sweet potato, spicy mayo, unagi sauce & seared for a slightly smokey finish
Sweet Potato Tempura
Sweet potato tempura and mayo topped with marinated sweet soy sauce .
*Vegetable Maki
*Hawaiian Poke Bowls
Black Pearl Tuna Poke
Sushi grade Yellow Fin Tuna, black rice (white rice optional), crunchy noodles, sweet peppers, cucumbers, avocados, other vegetables, sesame, Togarashi and Kizami Nori.
Mango Salmon Poke
Fresh salmon, seasoned Japanese rice, crunchy noodles, sweet peppers, cucumbers, avocados, other vegetables, fresh mango, honey spicy mayo and sweet soy sauce.
Ocean Trio Poke
Sushi grade Yellow Fin Tuna, Salmon & White Tuna, seasoned Japanese rice, crunchy noodles, sweet peppers, cucumbers, avocado, other vegetables, white miso dressing and Kizami Nori.
Tropical Shrimp Poke
Cooked shrimp, seasoned Japanese rice, crunchy noodles, red tobiko, sweet peppers, cucumbers, avocado, other vegetables, honey spicy mayo, Ponzu sauce and Togarashi .
Akira (10)
Jumbo Roll: Tuna, salmon, super white tuna, spicy mayo, masago, ginger, avocado, cucumber with tempura crumbs and sweet soy sauce
Bitcoin Jumbo Roll (10)
Unagi, super white tuna, spicy tuna, Ikura, seasoned seaweed, avocado, cucumber, and sesame seed
Black Dragon (8)
Black rice, shrimp tempura, unagi, avocado, mayo, and masago topped with unagi sauce
Caterpillar (8)
Eel, cucumber, crabmeat with avocado lightly coated with red and black tobikko
Dragon (8)
Shrimp tempura, mayo, masago with avocado, Unagi topped with marinated sweet soy sauce.
Firecracker
Lightly tempura battered and fried kana crab, unagi, avocado and cream cheese. Drizzled with unagi sauce, spicy mayo, and wasabi mayo.
Fukudome (10)
Jumbo Roll: Shrimp tempura, mayo, masago, avocado, chili sauce, orange tobikko, cream cheese, scallion, coated with tempura crumb
Harajuku (10)
Jumbo Roll: Yellow tail, seared albacore, jalapeo, avocado, cilantro with orange and black tobiko outer covering.
Mega Vega (Hearty Vegetarian) (8)
It's not just for vegetarians. Mega Vega is packed w. tempura sweet potato, broccoli, beets, cucumbers, avocados, etc.
Mount Fuji (8)
Fresh cooked shrimp, cucumbers, mayo, masago, chili oil, green onion covered in a tempura crumb and spicy mayo shell.
Rainbow (8)
Similar to the California maki but so much more. This California is also topped with tuna, salmon, yellowtail & masago
Spicy Crab (8)
Soft shell crab, spicy crabmeat, cucumbers, avocado, tobiko, & masago drizzled with spicy mayo.
*Shogun Jumbo Roll
Jumbo roll of Norway salmon, fresh tuna and tempura shrimp, shitake mushroom, cucumber, drizzled with spicy mayo and seared to perfection.
*Signature Rolls
*Sashimi Combinations
Sashimi Gold Platter
12 pcs of assorted seafood Chef's Selection. Served with sushi rice and miso soup.
Sashimi Silver Platter
9 pcs of assorted seafood Chef's Selection. Served with sushi rice and miso soup.
Sashimi Platter
7 pieces of your choice. Served with sushi rice and miso soup.
Sushi Gold
8 pcs sushi (2 Tuna, 2 Salmon, 1 Yellow Tail, 1 Tako,1 Shrimp & 1 Unagi) w. of choice Spicy Tuna Maki, California Maki, Spicy Salmon or Spicy Avocado Maki
Sushi Silver
5 pcs sushi (1 Tuna, 1 Salmon, 1 Yellow Tail, 1 Shrimp & 1 Fresh Water Eel) w. choice of spicy tuna maki or California maki.
*Sushi Combinations
*Sashimi or Sushi (A La Carte)
Ebi
Fresh Salmon
Hamachi
Ikura
Maguro
Masago
Seared White Tuna
Smoked Salmon
Super White Tuna
Tako
Tamago
Tobiko-Black
Tobiko-Orange
Tobiko-Red
Unagi
Pad Kee Mao
Stir-fry wide rice noodles with chicken, shrimp, basil leaves, carrots, green beans, tomato, baby corn, jalapeno & bell peppers.
Pad See Ewe
Thai stir-fry wide rice noodles, egg, chicken and broccoli finished with a rich garlic and oyster sauce.
Pad Thai
Stir-fried noodle dish made with thin rice noodles, eggs, bean sprouts and scallions in sweet/tangy sauce topped with peanuts
Panang Noodle
Your choice of meat in a rich Panang curry and coconut gravy with carrots, bell peppers and basil leaves, served with wide rice noodle (Panang curry contains peanut)
Yakisoba
Yakisoba means "fried noodles" in Japanese. Made with your choice of meat, mushrooms and seasoned cabbage in Japanese Worcester sauce. Garnished with a sprinkle of shredded seaweed and sesame seeds.
*Noodle Dishes
*Entrees
Broccoli Entree
Choice of your meat and ginger with broccoli prepared in a delicate special sauce.
Cashew Entree
A spicy Thai dish made with roasted cashew nuts, combined with hearty bell peppers, white mushrooms, onions, pineapple and peapods (Choice of your meat)
Chardonnaly Garlic Entree
Flavorful chicken breast(choice of your meat) blended with baby corn and carrots in a chardonnay garlic sauce with steamed broccoli.
Chinese Fried Rice
Your choice of meat with bean sprouts, onion, and egg
General Tao Chicken
Breast of chicken deep fried in a light batter, stir-fried with broccoli, bell peppers, carrots and onions. A favorite!
Hot Woks Fried Rice
Our spicy Basil Fried Rice is cooked with diced sausage and pineapples and browned with Thai spices and fragrant basil.
Mandarin Orange Chicken
Deep-fried chicken breast combined with snow peas, carrots, bell peppers, peapods, and onions in a zesty orange sauce
Mango Chicken
Deep-fried chicken breast combined with mango, carrots, bell peppers, peapods, and onions in a mango orange sauce
Panang Curry
Your choice of meat in a rich Panang curry and coconut gravy with carrots, bell peppers and basil leaves. (Panang curry contains peanut)
Pepper Steak
A hearty dish made with flank steak (choice of your meat) sauteed with bell peppers, baby corn and onions in a rich black bean garlic sauce.
Spicy Basil
Choice of meats with Thai sweet basil, bell peppers, mushroom, onion, and jalapeno peppers
Szechuan Chicken
Chicken breast, bell pepper, carrots, onions, peanuts & special home made Szechuan Chili sauce
Tofu Steak
Lightly fried tofu steak smothered with shiitake mushrooms in a savory garlic sauce prepared in a similar manner to Hong Kong Steak. Served with tempura onion rings and steamed broccoli.
Tuna Tataki
Lightly seared tuna coated with roasted black sesame & pepper. Served w. seaweed salad and a spicy sesame Ponzu sauce.
Vegetable Delight
A vegetarian feast prepared with tofu and vegetables in a garlic gravy sauce.
Beef Teriyaki Bento Box
Served with vegetable tempura, 6 pieces of California Maki, and your choice of one of the following Teriyaki dishes. Asian coleslaw made with miso dressing, and rice also accompany your meal.
Chicken Teriyaki Bento Box
Served with vegetable tempura, 6 pieces of California Maki, and your choice of one of the following Teriyaki dishes. Asian coleslaw made with miso dressing, and rice also accompany your meal.
Salmon Teriyaki Bento Box
Served with vegetable tempura, 6 pieces of California Maki, and your choice of one of the following Teriyaki dishes. Asian coleslaw made with miso dressing, and rice also accompany your meal.
Sushi Sandwich Onigirazu Bento 1
New vegan friendly Onigirazu bento box also known as the sushi sandwich. Tempura sweet potato, shiitake mushrooms, avocados and pickled onions. Drizzled with sweet soy sauce and toasted sesame seeds. (Note: We do not use eggs in our tempura batter). Comes with cucumber salad and veggie egg rolls
Sushi Sandwich Onigirazu Bento 2
New vegan friendly Onigirazu bento box also known as the sushi sandwich. Tempura sweet potato, shiitake mushrooms, avocados and pickled onions. Drizzled with sweet soy sauce and toasted sesame seeds. (Note: We do not use eggs in our tempura batter). Comes with cucumber salad and veggie egg rolls
*Bento Boxes
*Ramen Noodle Bowls
Ramen Tonkotsu
Rich creamy pork broth, topped with our own slow roasted pork belly, marinated shiitake mushrooms, marinated molten egg, Japanese fishcakes, baby bok choy, bean sprouts, garlic crisps, sesame oil and red pepper strings.
Ramen Spicy Garlic
Rich creamy spicy pork broth, topped with our own slow roasted pork belly, marinated shiitake mushrooms, marinated molten egg, Japanese fishcakes, baby bok choy, bean sprouts, garlic crisps, sesame oil and red pepper strings.
Ramen Tom Yum
Thai hot and sour soup with chicken breast, fresh mushrooms, tomatoes, peppers, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and halved soft boiled egg.
Mango Pudding
A delicate pudding with a rich and creamy texture, made with real mangoes.
Lemon Mascarpone Cake
Lemon cake with a lemony mascarpone frosting and filling. Delicious!
*Desserts
*Sides
Black Sushi Rice
Extra Ginger
Extra Wasabi
Jasmine Rice
Ramen Noodles
Steam Wide Noodles
Steamed Thin Noodles
Sushi Rice
Spicy Mayo
Wasabi Mayo
Unagi Sauce
Sweet&Sour Sauce
Soy Sauce
*Extra Sauces
*NA Beverages
Hot Green Tea
Thai Iced Coffee
Thai Iced Tea
Raspberry Jasmine Tea
Soft Drinks
Hot Jasmine Tea
San Pellergrino Sparkling Fruit Beverage
House-made Yuzu Soda
Crunch
Spicy tuna, topped with tempura crunch and kizami seaweed
Drizzled
Salmon and avocado topped with sweet potato crisp and drizzled with spicy mayo
Sprinkle
Spicy tuna, avocado, sprinkle with tobiko
Triple
Tuna, salmon, super white tuna, avocado, topped with spicy mayo