Tenkyu Menu (Update 2025)
Tenkyu is a top-rated Izakaya in Champaign, IL, serving up a delightful blend of Japanese and Asian fusion cuisine. With a focus on quality ingredients and well-balanced flavors, this Asian-owned establishment offers a diverse menu with options for vegans, gluten-free, and spice enthusiasts. Customers rave about the garlic ramen, tempura mushrooms, and creative drink selections. The attentive staff goes above and beyond to cater to dietary restrictions, ensuring a memorable dining experience. From the cozy ambiance to the personalized service, Tenkyu embodies a perfect combination of authenticity and modern flair. Whether you're craving traditional dishes like ramen and tuna sandwiches or exploring innovative creations like Takoyaki-octopus Ball, this restaurant promises a feast for the senses. Don't miss out on the opportunity to indulge in the best Japanese cuisine in town at Tenkyu.
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Single Set MealPork Gyoza Curry Don+Karaage Chicken
Our famous hand made dumplings served over curry and rice, seasoned egg, some vegetables
Single Set MealClassic Tonkotsu Ramen+Karaage Chicken
Pork broth, pork chashu, kikurage, bean sprouts, green onion, seasoned egg, garlic oil, fried onion, served with thick noodle
Single Set MealSpicy Creamy Vegan Ramen+Karaage Chicken
Mushroom broth, seasoned egg, bok choy, pickled radish, white tofu
Single Set MealSeafood Udon+Karaage Chicken
Seafood Udon with fried chicken.
Single Set MealPork Gyoza Curry Don+Karaage Chicken
Our famous hand made dumplings served over curry and rice, seasoned egg, some vegetables
Meal Set for One
Specialty
Grilled Beef Back Ribs
pieces beef back ribs, topped with house steak sauce
Grilled Whole Squid
whole squid grilled and topped with special spicy sauce
Sashimi Platter
kinds of fish pieces each, chef's selection depend on availability: Salmon, blue-fin tuna akami, yellowtail, escolar, albacore tuna, surf clam, mackerel, octopus
Pan Seared Salmon
oz salmon, pan seared with, made medium well
Sashimi Platter Premium
Everything from the platter plus, scallop, amaebi, uni
Spicy Edamame
Stir-fied soy beans, mixed with soy sauce, sesame oil, with a touch of dry chili pepper
Karaage Chicken
Juicy fried chicken thigh with an original garlic pepper served with mixed baby green and our original spicy mayonnaise
Takoyaki-Octopus Ball
Battered octopus topped with kewpie mayonnaise okonomiyaki sauce, and smoked bonito flakes
Fried Calamari
Deep fried calamari served with black pepper and salt
Crispy Skin Quail
whole quail deep fried
Tuna Tataki
Pork Gyoza
Pork filling dumplings, pan-fried
Appetizers
Grill
Shell-On Shrimp
Shrimp with shell, stir-fried with garlic and chili.
Chicken Skin
Grilled chicken skin with spices.
Chicken Thigh
Tender chicken thigh meat, stir-fried.
Chicken Gizzard
skewer of grilled chicken gizzard, served with house spicy grill sauce, topped with sesame seeds
Oyster Mushroom
Sauteed Oyster Mushroom with garlic and soy sauce.
Beef Tongue
Beef tongue with soy sauce and spices.
Shiitake Mushroom
Grilled Shiitake Mushroom with butter and garlic.
Chicken Heart
Grilled chicken hearts with spices.
Classic Tonkotsu Ramen
Pork broth, pork chashu, kikurage, bean sprouts, green onion, seasoned egg, garlic oil, fried onion, served with thick noodle
Spicy Miso Tonkotsu Ramen
Pork broth: pork chashu, bok choy, corn, green onion, seasoned egg, chili oil, served with thick noodle
Rich Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen
Pork broth, pork chasu, bean sprouts, green onion, fresh garlic, seasoned egg, served with thick noodle
Seafood Udon
Seafood stir-fried with wheat noodles
Beef Udon
Udon with beef teriyaki
Spicy Creamy Vegetarian Ramen
Mushroom broth, seasoned egg, bok choy, pickled radish, white tofu
Ramen
Rice Bowls
Chicken Kastu Curry Don
Deep fried breaded chicken breast meat, served with katsu sauce, over curry and mixed vegetables, seasoned egg
Tuna Poke
Karaage Ckchen Curry Don
Seasoned fried chicken, green onions, some green vegetables, half seasoned egg, sesame seeds
Plain Vegetarian Curry Don
Fried tofu, broccoli, seasoned egg, over curry and rice
Pork Gyoza Curry Don
Our famous hand made dumplings served over curry and rice, seasoned egg, some vegetables
Unagi Chazuke
Grilled eel served with sweet eel sauce, seasoned egg, vegetables, best when poured the green tea over the rice
Poke
Sushi grade scallops, shrimps, assorted diced fish, served with avocado and edamame over rice
Steam Rice
Side Fried Tofu
Side Beef Sukiyaki
Side Brussel Sprouts
Side Chicken Chashu
Side Corn
Side Fresh Garlic
Side Kikurage
Side Parmesan Cheese
Side Pickled Radish
Side Pork Gyoza
Side Spinach
Extra Noodle
Side Bean Sprouts
Side Broccoli
Side Butter
Side Chicken Kastu
Side Crispy Onion
Side Green Onion
Side Kimchi
Side Pickled Bamboo Shot
Side Pork Chashu
Side Seasoned Egg
Side Order
Dessert
Mochi Icecream
Glutinous rice ice cream balls.
Pepsi
Carbonated soft drink with sweet and slightly spicy taste.
Starry/up
Diet Pepsi
Low calorie cola sweetened with aspartame
Ginger Ale
Ginger-flavored soda.
Orange Crush
Rootbeer
Rootbeer with a sweet, herbal flavor
Lemonade
Lemon juice, sugar, water.
Calpico
Japanese yogurt-based drink with a sweet and sour taste.
Remune
Sparkling water with a hint of lemon flavor.
Matcha Sparkling
Matcha with sparkling water, sweet and refreshing
Orange Juice
Freshly squeezed orange juice.
Apple Juice
Fresh apple juice, sweet and refreshing.