Following the tradition of Chinese cultures, we design our menu for communal dining and sharing with family sized portions. Our staff will guide you through an authentic Chinese dining experience. Be creative, live long, be happy and follow your own path! Half portion entrees maybe available upon request | Limited selections | Tofu substitute protein available
Chuan (Sichuan Region)
One of the most famous Chinese cuisines in the world, characterize by its spicy flavors with a myriad of tastes, Chuan cuisine emphasizes the use of chili, pepper corn, garlic, ginger and fermented soy beans
green pepper | red pepper | leeks | onion | scallion | garlic | bean paste | soy | rice wine | chili oil
Szechwan Beef# ^ ^^ ^^^
$15.00
beef | spicy garlic sauce | sweet peppers
Hot Pepper Chicken### ^ ^^^
$15.00
chilis | onion | sweet pepper | garlic | celery
Hui (Anhui Region)
Anhui chefs focus much more attention on the temperature at which dishes are prepared and are excellent at braising and stewing
Birmingham Braised Beef## ^ ^^
$15.00
honey | pepper | garlic
Basil Chicken^ ^^ ^^^
$15.00
beef | basil | carrots | sweet pepper | onion
Lemon Chicken
$15.00
lemon sauce with apple and lemon
Yue (Cantonese Region)
Tasty, clean, light, crisp and fresh Guangdong cuisine is familiar to westerners. The basic cooking techniques are roasting, stir frying, sautéed, frying, braising, stewing and steaming
Salmon with Black Bean Sauce^
$20.00
king salmon | black bean soy
Walnut Shrimp^^
$19.00
carrot | snow pea | candied walnut | citrus aioli
Stir Fried Broccoli w/ Beef^ ^^ ^^^
$15.00
beef | broccoli | scallion oyster sauce
Roast Duck on Bone
$16.00
sweet soy | ginger | five spice | bean sauce
Fish Filet with Vegetables^ ^^
$18.00
sole filet | bok choy | pea pod | carrot | ginger | green onion
Steamed Dover Sole Fish Filet
$18.00
scallion | cilantro | soy | glass noodle
Xiang (Hunan Region)
Hunan cuisine consist of the local cuisines of the Xiangjiang Region, Dongting Lake and XiangxiCoteau areas. It is characterized by thick, heavy, and pungent flavors. Chilies, peppers and shallot used frequently
Glazed Orange Beef# ^ ^^ ^^^
$16.00
sweet & spicy sauce | chilis
Eggplant with Fish Filet# ^ ^^
$18.00
sole filet | eggplant | asparagus | szechwan sauce
A combination of Fuzhon Cuisine, Quanzhou Cuisine and Xiamen Cuisine, Fujian Cuisine is renowned for its choice sea food, beautiful colors and delectable tastes of sweet, sour salty, and savory
Lettuce Cup Soong W/ Chicken^ ^^ ^^^
$15.00
lettuce cup | sweet peppers | black mushroom | hoison sauce
Our Own Special Blend of Fruit Juices Combined In a Delightful Punch of Fresh Flavor
Virgin Gin-Ger Lemonade
$5.50
Refreshing Fresh Squeezed Lemonade with a Ginger Spice
Flavored Lemonade.
$5.50
Lychee, Mango, Raspberry, Strawberry, Peach
Fruit Smoothie
$5.50
Mango, Raspberry, Strawberry, Peach, Banana
Milkshake
$5.50
Mango, Raspberry, Strawberry, Peach, Banana
Sake
House Sake
Available Hot or Cold
Small$7.00
Large$112.00
Black & Gold
Full Bodied and Very Rich Flavors of Peaches and Spice – 750 ml
Glass$10.00
Bottle$36.00
Gekkeikan Cap Ace
Light & smooth
180ml Bottle$9.00
Gekkeikan Draft
Clean and Refreshing Taste, Unpasteurized
375ml$16.00
Gekkeikan Nigori Sake
Unfiltered with Sweet Tropical Fruit Flavors
300ml$19.00
Moonstone Asian Pear
Craft Sake Infused With Asian Pear Essence. Balanced with Ripe Melon and Apple Notes
300ml$19.00
Cherry Bouquet Junmai Daiginjo
Highly Aromatic With Flavors Of Light Fruit And Flower Petals, and A Long Dry Finish
300ml$27.00
Murai Tokubetsu Honjozo
Complex Aromas with Fruit And Herbal Flavors Award Winning Sake and Producer
300ml$29.00
Pure Dawn Shimizu-No-Mai
Hints of Orange Peel and Light Floral Notes on the Nose with a Fresh Palate of Pear and Fuji Apple
300ml$29.00
Pure Dusk Shimizu-No-Mai
Bright Pear and Green Apple on the Nose with a Delicate Structured Palate with Hints of Cantaloupe
300ml$35.00
Beer
Imports
Sapporo Draft
$7.00
Sapporo Light
$7.00
Sapporo Black
22oz can$12.00
Kirin Regular
$7.00
Kirin Light
$7.00
Tsing Tao
$7.00
Local / USA
Temperance Gate Crasher Draft
$7.00
Goose Island Matilda
$9.00
Goose island Sofie
$9.00
Goose Island 312
$7.00
Crabbies Ginger Beer
$8.00
Langunitas Little Sumpin
$7.00
Lagunitas IPA
$7.00
O'Doul's (Non-Alcoholic)
$6.00
Organic Tea Selections
Although there are hundreds of varieties of teas, they can mainly be classified into five categories. The classifications are determined by the method of processing the tea. The five types are green tea, black tea, brick tea (Pu'erh), scented tea, and Oolong tea. We are proud to carry the following:
Autumn Harvest Cran Apple Tea
$6.00
Scented, naturally caffeine free with wonderful blend of cranberries and apples. Organic Rishi Blend
Jasmine Blossom Green Tea
$7.00
Green tea and Jasmine flowers hand-tied with a single silk thread. Okinawa, Japan
Raspberry Green Tea
$6.00
Scented with sweet, rich, tart & succulent raspberries. Organic Rishi Blend
China Breakfast
$6.00
Scented in rich and malty with subtle notes of chocolate. Yunnan, China
Jade Oloong
$6.00
Brisk flavor, smooth body and fruity finish. Fujian, China
Genmaicha
$5.00
Organic green tea blend with roasted rice gives its smooth, mild, warming & toasty aroma. Japan
Serene Dream Decaf
$5.00
Scented in botanicals and aromatic flowers with smooth body. Organic Rishi Blend
Tangerine Ginger Decaf
$6.00
Scented, Complex of array of sweet, spicy, tart and fruity. Organic Rishi Blend
Dragon Well Green Tea
$7.00
Pan fired, flat fried by hand with mellow, smooth and a fresh bittersweet finish, roasted with chestnut aroma. West Lake, China
Tie Quan Yin Oolong
$6.00
Delicate fruit flavor and a heady, floral aroma. Legendary for its dark leaves. Fujian, China
Pu-Erh
$6.00
Full of bitter chocolate, stone fruit and sweet soil. Yunnan, China
Main
BBQ Pork Buns (3)
$4.50
Red Bean Sesame Balls (3)
$4.50
Shrimp Rice Rolls (2)
$5.00
Beef Short Ribs w/ Black Pepper Sauce
$6.00
Xia Long Bao (3)
$5.00
Shrimp Dumplings (3)
$4.95
Spring Rolls (Beef or Veggie) (3)
$4.50
Chicken & Rice Wrapped in Lotus Leaves (2)
$5.00
Sweet Cream Buns (3)
$4.50
Pan Fried Pork & Veggie Dumplings (3)
$4.95
Shaomai with Tobiko (3)
$4.95
Congee Pork and Fermented Egg
$5.00
Pan Fried Turnip Cakes (3)
$4.95
Edamame
$4.50
Scallion Pancakes
$4.95
Chive Pockets (2)
$4.50
Congee with Fish and Veggie
$5.50
Fried Rice Buns (3)
$4.50
Chinese Crullers (2)
$4.00
Crispy Chicken Dumplings (6)
$5.95
Treasure Sweet Rice
$6.00
Pork Ribs
$4.95
Phoenix Claw
$4.95
Spicy Jelly Fish
$5.50
Stir Fried Baby Bok Choy
$7.00
Chinese Broccoli in Oyster Sauce
$8.00
Salt and Pepper Shrimp
$12.00
Chow Fun Rice Noodles with Beef
$10.00
Seafood Pan Fried Noodles
$12.00
Singapore Rice Noodles Pork & Shrimp
$10.00
Koi Fried Rice
$10.00
Shanghai Rice Cake
$10.00
Roasted Duck in Bone
$9.00
Bao Buns (Pork Belly or Peking Duck)
$12.00
Egg Tart
$4.95
Organic Tea Selections
Harvest Cran Apple Tea
$6.00
Scented, naturally caffeine free with blend of cranberries and apples
Jasmine Green Tea
$7.00
Green tea and Jasmine flowers hand-tied with a single silk thread
Raspberry Green Tea
$5.00
Scented with sweet, rich, tart & succulent raspberries
China Breakfast
$5.00
Scented in rich and malty with subtle notes of chocolate
Jade Oloong
$5.00
Brisk flavor, smooth body and fruity finish. Fujian, China
Genmaicha
$5.00
Organic green tea blend with roasted rice gives its smooth, mild, warming & toasty aroma. Japan
Serene Dream Decaf
$5.00
Scented in botanicals and aromatic flowers with smooth body
Tangerine Ginger Decaf
$5.00
Scented, Complex of array of sweet, spicy, tart and fruity
Dragon Well Green Tea
$7.00
Pan fired, flat fried by hand with mellow, smooth and a fresh bittersweet finish, roasted with chestnut aroma
Tie Quan Yin Oolong
$6.00
Delicate fruit flavor and a heady, floral aroma. Legendary for its dark leaves
Pu-Erh
$5.00
Full of bitter chocolate, stone fruit and sweet soil
Following the tradition of Chinese cultures, we design our menu for communal dining and sharing w. family sized portions. Our staff will guide you through an authentic Chinese dining experience. Be creative, live long, be happy and follow your own path! Half portion entrees maybe available upon request | Limited selections | Tofu substitute protein available
Chuan (Sichuan Region)
One of the most famous Chinese cuisines in the world, characterize by its spicy flavors w. a myriad of tastes, Chuan cuisine emphasizes the use of chili, pepper corn, garlic, ginger and fermented soy beans
Anhui chefs focus much more attention on the temperature at which dishes are prepared and are excellent at braising and stewing
Birmingham Braised Beef## ^ ^^
$15.00
Honey | Pepper | Garlic
Basil Chicken^ ^^ ^^^
$15.00
Chicken | Basil | Carrots | Sweet Pepper | Onion
Lemon Chicken
$15.00
Lemon sauce w. apple and lemon
Yue (Cantonese Region)
Tasty, clean, light, crisp and fresh Guangdong cuisine is familiar to westerners. The basic cooking techniques are roasting, stir frying, sautéed, frying, braising, stewing and steaming
Salmon w. Black Bean Sauce^
$20.00
King Salmon | Black Bean Soy
Walnut Shrimp^^
$19.00
Carrot | Snow Pea | Candied Walnut | Citrus Aioli
Stir Fried Broccoli w. Beef^ ^^ ^^^
$15.00
Beef | Broccoli | Scallion Oyster Sauce
Fish Filet w. Vegetables^ ^^
$18.00
Sole Filet | Bok Choy | Pea Pod | Carrot | Ginger | Green Onion
Steamed Dover Sole Fish Filet
$18.00
Scallion | Cilantro | Soy | Glass Noodle
Xiang (Hunan Region)
Hunan cuisine consist of the local cuisines of the Xiangjiang Region, Dongting Lake and XiangxiCoteau areas. It is characterized by thick, heavy, and pungent flavors. Chilies, peppers and shallot used frequently
Glazed Orange Beef# ^ ^^ ^^^
$16.00
Sweet & Spicy Sauce | Chili
Eggplant w. Fish Filet# ^ ^^
$18.00
Sole Filet | Eggplant | Asparagus | Szechwan Sauce
Comprising the local cuisines of Hanzhou, Ningbo, and Shaoxing, Zhe cuisine wins its reputation for fresh ingredients and soft, smooth flavors
Braised Pork Belly
$16.00
Bok Choy | Cilantro | Rice Wine | Mushroom Soy | Sesame Oil
Min (Fujian Region)
A combination of Fuzhon Cuisine, Quanzhou Cuisine and Xiamen Cuisine, Fujian Cuisine is renowned for its choice sea food, beautiful colors and delectable tastes of sweet, sour salty, and savory
Lettuce Cup Soong w. Chicken^ ^^ ^^^
$15.00
Lettuce Cup | Sweet Peppers | Black Mushroom | Hoison Sauce
Spicy Tuna | Smoked Salmon | Avocado | Fried Shallots | Scallion | Spicy Mayo | Eel Sauce
Tiger Tail Maki#
$18.00
Shrimp Tempura | Jalapeno | Avocado | Lobster Salad | Scallion | Black Tobiko | Plum Soy | Spicy Mayo
Firecracker Maki
$16.00
Kani | Cream Cheese | Avocado | Cucumber | Seared Spicy Tuna | Spicy Mayo | Eel Sauce | Tempura
Private Dining Info
Koi Fine Asian Cuisine and Lounge is located in the heart of Evanston. Known for our modern and chic ambiance, Koi's private dining rooms exemplify both class and sophistication, with a relaxed ambiance. We specialize in many different private events and can accommodate a variety of different budgets and needs. We can also cater an event off premise with flare and style. Whether it be a cocktail party with sushi and champagne, your birthday party with some delicious Chinese plates, or even an at home Sushi class paired with your favorite sake, we are excited to make your event memorable
Private Dining accommodations for 10-250 guests
Guest party packages including authentic Chinese and fresh sushi selections
Two private dining rooms perfect for cocktail parties, rehearsal dinners, business meetings, birthday parties, any special occasion!
Appetizers
4 Selections $10 per person / per hour | 6 Selections $15 per person / per hour | 8 Selections $20 per person / per hour
Spring Roll
Beef or Vegetable
(per dozen)$14.00
Dumpling
Beef, vegetable, shrimp, pork soup
(per dozen)$18.00
Crab Meat Wontons
(per dozen)$16.00
Satay
Chicken or Beef
(per dozen)$20.00
Shrimp Tempura
Shrimp, lettuce, avocado, cucumber
(per dozen)$18.00
Spider Maki
Soft shell crab, avocado, cucumber
(per dozen)$18.00
California Roll
Crab, avocado, cucumber
(per dozen)$14.00
Spicy Tuna
Tuna, cucumber, spicy mayo
(per dozen)$14.00
Vegetable Maki
Assorted vegetables
(per dozen)$14.00
Philadelphia Maki
Salmon, cream cheese
(per dozen)$14.00
Koi Maki
Tuna, asparagus, mayo, avocado
(per dozen)$25.00
Spicy Chicken Wings
(per dozen)$20.00
Bar Packages
Custom menus are available upon request
Beer, Wine and Soda
Includes house red and white wine, draft beer, house hot or cold sake, soda, iced tea, and coffee
(per person/per hour)$10.00
Beer, Wine, Soda and Call Brands
Includes Basic Packages plus call liquor (Stoli, Tanqerray, Jim Beam, Jose, etc.) and Koi specialty martinis
(per person/per hour)$12.00
Premium Package
Includes all packages above plus premium liquor (Belvedere, Bombay Sapphire, Jack Daniels, etc.)
(per person/per hour)$16.00
On Consumption
With this package, guests order whatever they choose to drink & all drinks are added to the final bill at the end of the event. Koi suggests pre-selecting wine for dinner service
Sit Down Dinner Menu
Dinner will be served family style. Buffet style can be arranged
Beijing Menu
Appetizer: Choice two | Entrees: Choice three
Lunch$18.00
Dinner$25.00
Shanghai Menu
Appetizer: Choice three | Entrees: Choice four | Dessert: Choice one
Lunch$28.00
Dinner$35.00
Hong Kong Menu
Appetizer: Choice Four | Entrees: Choice Five | Dessert: Choice Two
Lunch$38.00
Dinner$45.00
Appetizer Choices
Chinese Kitchen
Vegetable Springs Rolls
Pan Fried Dumplings
Crabmeat Wonton
Satay Chicken
Satay Beef
Spicy Chicken Wings
Sushi Bar
California Maki
Vegetable Maki
Shrimp Tempura Maki
Spicy Tuna Maki
Spicy Salmon Maki
Philadelphia Maki
Entrees Choices
Sesame Chicken
Kung Pao Chicken
Basil Chicken
Black Pepper Beef
Beef with Broccoli
Mongolian Beef
Basil Tofu
Home Style Tofu
Tofu with Vegetables
Walnut Shrimp
Shrimp with Mix Vegetables
Shrimp with Black Bean Sauce
Vegetable Lo Mein Noodles
Desserts Choices
Tempura Banana
Cream Puffs
Chocolate Lava Cake
Cheesecake
Ice Cream
Catering
$5 Express Lunch to go (Min. 10 orders); $8 Express Dinner to go (Min. 10 orders). Now an easy way to order Koi for lunch! 10-Lunch minimum for carryout or delivery only orders of $50 or more. Please call Koi for special arrangements! $5 for Koi Express Lunch Box; +$1 to add an egg roll | +$1 to add a soft drink! Includes choice of Chinese Entree & Rice! Koi can also provide staffing for at home catering!
Sesame Chicken
Mongolian Beef
Thai Basil Chicken
Szechwan Beef
General Tso's Chicken
Stir-Fried Vegetables with Tofu
Chinese Party Trays
All party trays are meant to be shared and serve 4-6 adults. Each party tray is accompanied with steamed white rice. Koi includes fortune cookies and sauces at no charge. Koi can include plates, utensils, and napkins at $1 per set
Step 1st - Choose Your Style
General Tso's
Glazed Orange
Sesame
Kung Pao
Mongolian
Mu Shu Wraps
Stir-Fried Broccoli
Stir-Fried Vegetable
Sweet and Sour
Szechwan
Step 2nd - Choose Your Protein
All 3 (Beef, Chicken, Shrimp)
$69.00
Shrimp
$65.00
Beef
$55.00
Chicken
$49.00
Scallop
$65.00
Tofu
$49.00
Vegetable
$45.00
Main
Appetizer Party Tray
$22.00
30 pcs spring rolls, dumplings, crab meat wontons
Spicy Chicken Wings
30 Pcs$25.00
Fried Rice Tray
$35.00
Choice of chicken, beef, vegetable, or combination
Lo Mein Tray
$37.00
Choice of chicken, beef, vegetable, combination
Maki Tray
$50.00
60 assorted pcs of California rolls, spicy salmon and spicy tuna rolls, shrimp tempura rolls, Philadelphia rolls & unagi rolls
Nigiri Tray
$110.00
50 Assorted pcs of Maguro, Salmon, Super White Tuna, Snapper, Yellowtail, White Tuna and Saba
60 Assorted pcs of Bruce's Roll, White Tuna Crunch, Dragon Maki, Spider Roll, Gojiram, Chicago Maki and Sunset Maki
*The FDA advises consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood or eggs increases your risk of food borne illness. #Spicy level upon request. ^Low fat upon request. ^^Gluten Free upon request. ^^^Vegetarian upon request
open July 4th, Christmas eve, Christmas day, new years day. closed on thanksgiving day.
About Us
Koi Restaurant in Evanston bring the bold flavors of authentic Chinese cuisine and fresh sushi to Chicagoland. Koi offers a modern, relaxing atmosphere for dining in, plus carryout and delivery to a wide range of North Shore addresses. Plus, Koi features fantastic weekly deals like half price wine night, half price signature martinis, and $2.50 appetizers in the bar area.
Koi is located right in the heart of charming Evanston’s restaurant row. Koi brings the bold flavors of the eight different regions of authentic Chinese Cuisine and fresh sushi to every dining experience. The new menu brings owner Sandy Chens’ love for traditional Chinese cooking to the forefront, while still offering the menu favorites that our regular customers have come to love.
Recently redesigned, Koi offers a modern, relaxing atmosphere perfect for a night out with friends, dinner for two or private parties. Koi’s express kitchen caters carryout and delivery to a wide range of North Shore residences.