Aikana Chicago Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at Aikana Chicago, a Latin American restaurant located at 652 W Randolph St Chicago, IL 60661. This trendy and intimate spot offers a full bar, outdoor seating, and private dining options. Customers rave about the flavorful and carefully prepared dishes, with standout items like the Wagyu Arepas, Bandeja Aikana, and seafood selections. The ambiance is described as chic and vibrant, perfect for special occasions or date nights. Cocktails are a highlight, with unique and delicious options available. The attentive and friendly service, along with the cool jungle-esque decorations, add to the overall great dining experience at Aikana Chicago. The menu offers a variety of Latin and South American cuisines, with must-try dishes like the Churrascaria, Hen of the Woods, and Land & Sea. The expertly crafted cocktails and extensive wine list complement the menu perfectly. Enjoy a luxurious and cozy atmosphere with delicious food and exceptional service at Aikana Chicago.
ENTRADAS
Ora King Salmon Tiradito
mango, smoked caviar, salsa macha, pickled jicama tosaka seaweed
Octopus Escabeche
grilled octopus, plantains, peppers, red onions, toasted cancha corn, crispy yuca
Cod Wings
aikana chimichurri, shishito peppers
Ceviche
burnt avocado, choclo, lulo leche de tigre, purple sweet potato, fried malanga
Vegan Ceviche
mango, plantains, malanga, aranita, huitlacoche, costa rican aguachile
Avocado Salad
wild greens, endive, ochuva, smoked brazilian nuts, feta, aguachile kombucha
Braised Wagyu Arepas
yellow and white corn, roasted garlic, bell peppers, onion, gruyere cheese
Mote & Chorizo
poblano salsa, crema, chicharron
Carne Apache
lime cured wagyu, rice cake, chipotle aioli, uni
Pincho
wagyu picanha, fermented plantain adobo, sweet corn cachapa
Yam & Plantain Dumplings
sweet plantain, yam,bell pepper tomato sauce
Beet Salad
passion fruit marinated beets, pear, radish, manchego cheese
Pescado Entero
catch of the day, spinach chupe south american tubers, mushroom, corn
Bandeja Aikana
wagyu picanha, house made morcilla king prawns, pork chicharron, chicken thighs yuca & plantain arepas, house aji, peanut chimichurri chipotle aioli, chifrijo on the side
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FUERTES
Mero
black grouper, chayote picadillo, spinach cream, carrot coulis
Scallops
coconut quinoa, aji & dende sauce toasted coconut
Asado Negro
frenched short rib, yellow yam puree, braised kale, asado sauce, achitoe oil
Plantain Caramel Duck
duck breast, corn mazamorra squash, plantain caramel glaze
Lamb
beluga lentils, olives, avocado sauce, burnt carrot puree
Mussels Vori Vori
p.e.i. mussels, white corn croquette tomato stew, cilantro oil
Land & Sea
spanish octopus, braised pork belly beans, mojo verde, pickled veg
Pionono
lentil stuffed sweet plantain, heirloom carrots braised pearl onions, lentil foam
Chayote Gratinado
chayote & eggplant gratin, caramelized onions, cubanelo pepper cream sauce, gruyere cheese
Hen Of The Woods
tempura maitake mushroom, cilantro lime crema, bonito shavings, chili spice