Vinyl Records, Craft Cocktails & Ramen in West Town, Chicago
Wax Menu
Served daily between 6:00 pm and 11:00 pm A 3% charge is applied to all credit card purchases A 20% service is applied to all checks
The A Side - Dinner Menu
Cucumber / Avocado Salad (V/GF)
Marinated cucumbers atop creamy avocado slices, with pickled red onion and crispy shallots. Served on nori and featuring sunomono-tossed enoki mushrooms, in a culinary homage to Japanese cuisine.
$15.95
Arugula Watermelon Salad (V/GF)
Fresh arugula tossed with marinated watermelon and bright pickled red onion, a crisp and refreshing mix that’s equal parts vibrant and satisfying.
$14.95
Watermelon Sushi Poke Bowl (V/GF)
A delightful blend of jasmine rice, savory yet refreshing watermelon "sushi," pickled carrots, pickled daikon, arugula, avocado, and togarashi (Japanese seven spice). A harmonious combination of flavors and textures in every bite.
$16.95
Soul Rolls Meal (V/GF)
Two crispy vegetarian egg rolls, encased in gluten-free deep-fried wontons featuring a filling of collard greens and kale, braised in coconut milk. Accompanied by a vegan citrus coconut curry dipping sauce, and served with a small side of togarashi fries. Just want a taste? Get an a la carte Soul Roll for $6.50!
$13.50
Togarashi Fries (10oz) (V)
Deep-fried potatoes seasoned with our special spicy and flavorful togarashi, and lime zest. Don’t want so many carbs? Get a 4 oz order for $6.95!
$12.95
Tokyo Wings
Brined whole chicken wings, fried to perfection and tossed in a rich Japanese BBQ sauce. Served atop a crisp cabbage slaw, these wings are a succulent balance of sweet and savory flavors. Prepared in the same oil as shellfish.
$19.95
Tokyo Shrimp
Four jumbo shrimp, fried to crispy perfection, tossed in a savory Japanese BBQ sauce, and plated atop a bed of coconut rice. Bold, flavorful and addictive.
$25.95
Miso Soup
A cozy bowl of comfort made with a spring-water base, silky miso, and a little quiet magic. Simple, warm, and exactly what your soul needed (even if you didn’t know it).
$7.00
Tempura
Our tempura is a dish of lightly battered and fried food coated with panko breadcrumbs that results in a crispier texture than traditional tempura
Shrimp Tempura
Plump, juicy shrimp dipped in an ultra-light tempura batter and fried to golden crisp perfection. Served with a trio of flavorful dipping sauces for the perfect balance of crunch and savor.
$25.95
Fried Rice
Vegetable
Fragrant jasmine rice meets a medley of carrots, ginger, and scallions, all expertly stir-fried to golden perfection. Drizzled with soy sauce, hoisin, and mae ploy for a delightful blend of flavors, this dish is accompanied by charred sweet chili bok choy.
$15.95
Maitake Mushroom
All of the above with a delicious fried Maitake (hen of the woods) mushroom topping.
$16.95
Shrimp
Our veggie fried rice, with large jumbo fried shrimp. So addictive!
$19.95
Ramen
Our ramen begins as vegan, and every bowl comes with your choice of wheat noodles or gluten free rice noodles. Delight in the pure, clean taste of our spring water-based ramen broth, and taste the difference in every spoonful. Gluten free customers should choose the mild, Shinjuku variety with rice noodles. Our Shibuya (spicy) ramen includes a trace of gluten in the broth. If you're interested in a smaller portion, ask about our half-bowl options!
Shinjuku (Mild White Miso Ramen) (V)
Your choice of wheat noodles or gluten free rice noodles, immersed in a mild and savory white miso broth. Infused with the delicate sweetness of roasted corn, sautéed red bell pepper, and asparagus. Toppings include: soft-boiled [six-minute] egg - $1.25 shiitake mushrooms sautéed collard greens raw dandelion greens dashi
$19.95
Shinjuku (Mild White Miso Ramen) (with shrimp)
Protein: lemongrass shrimp. Choice of wheat noodles or gluten free rice noodles. soft-boiled [six-minute] egg - $1.25
$26.95
Shibuya (Spicy Red Miso Ramen) (V)
For spice lovers, your choice of wheat noodles or gluten free rice noodles, bathed in a zesty red miso broth and topped with a medley of colorful vegetables including roasted sweet corn, sautéed red bell peppers, and crisp asparagus. Toppings include: soft-boiled [six-minute] egg - $1.25 shiitake mushrooms sautéed collard greens raw dandelion greens dashi
$19.95
Shibuya (Spicy Red Miso Ramen) (with protein)
Protein: lemongrass shrimp Choice of wheat noodles or gluten free rice noodles. soft-boiled [six-minute] egg - $1.25
$26.95