Oriole tasting menu
Located in Chicago's vibrant West Loop, Oriole offers an intimate and high-end dining experience that showcases a masterful blend of French and Japanese culinary traditions. The innovative tasting menu is a journey through seasonal ingredients and meticulously crafted dishes designed to delight food connoisseurs seeking depth of flavor, creative combinations, and exquisite plating.
Starters
Guests begin their culinary adventure with delicately prepared starters that balance freshness and zest.
- Prawn, Avocado, Sencha, Enoki, Citrus Mustard — Succulent prawn paired with creamy avocado, earthy sencha tea, delicate enoki mushrooms, and a bright citrus mustard dressing.
- Seared Scallop, Beurre Blanc, Spinach, Trout Roe, Chives — Perfectly seared scallops complemented by a rich beurre blanc sauce, fresh spinach, vibrant trout roe, and aromatic chives.
Mains
The mains are a celebration of texture and flavor, combining premium ingredients with inventive culinary techniques.
- Salmon, Yuzu, Dwenjang, Creme Fraiche, Crispy Rice Pearls — Tender salmon accented with bright yuzu, fermented dwenjang, smooth creme fraiche, and crunchy crispy rice pearls for contrast.
- Egg Noodles, Curry, Kabocha, Chili Crisp, Carrot, Caviar — A vibrant dish featuring silky egg noodles in curry broth, roasted kabocha squash, spicy chili crisp, tender carrot, and luxurious caviar.
- Ribeye, Seolleongtang, Scallion, Shiitake — Juicy ribeye served with traditional Korean seolleongtang broth, garnished with fresh scallions and earthy shiitake mushrooms.
- Grill & Banchan, Soy Glazed Sunchoke, Braised Dasima, Gosari, Sesame Oil — A harmonious medley of grilled vegetables and traditional Korean side dishes, featuring soy-glazed sunchoke, tender braised dasima, gosari fern, and fragrant sesame oil.
Desserts
The sweet finale features innovative desserts that balance traditional Korean flavors with contemporary techniques.
- Kaetnip Ice, Korean Yogurt, Meringue, Pear, Perilla Seeds — Refreshing kaetnip ice paired with tangy Korean yogurt, light meringue, ripe pear, and aromatic perilla seeds for a unique texture and flavor.
- Ssuk Mochi — Traditional ssuk mochi delicately crafted with mugwort for a fragrant and chewy finish.
- Omija, White Chocolate, Tapioca, Cinnamon — A luscious dessert blending the tartness of omija berry with smooth white chocolate, chewy tapioca pearls, and warm cinnamon spice.
Drinks and specials
Oriole complements its tasting menu with an expertly curated selection of cocktails, wine, and coffee, each thoughtfully paired to enhance the dining experience. The staff’s deep knowledge and friendly approach ensure every sip perfectly matches the flavors and mood of the evening, making every visit memorable.
