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.

Limited Time Offer

Single Set MealPork Gyoza Curry Don+Karaage Chicken

Our famous hand made dumplings served over curry and rice, seasoned egg, some vegetables

$28.00

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

$30.00

Single Set MealSpicy Creamy Vegan Ramen+Karaage Chicken

Mushroom broth, seasoned egg, bok choy, pickled radish, white tofu

$28.00

Single Set MealSeafood Udon+Karaage Chicken

Seafood Udon with fried chicken.

$32.00

Single Set MealPork Gyoza Curry Don+Karaage Chicken

Our famous hand made dumplings served over curry and rice, seasoned egg, some vegetables

$28.00

Meal Set for One

Specialty

Grilled Beef Back Ribs

pieces beef back ribs, topped with house steak sauce

$28.00

Grilled Whole Squid

whole squid grilled and topped with special spicy sauce

$26.00

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

$29.00

Pan Seared Salmon

oz salmon, pan seared with, made medium well

$38.00

Sashimi Platter Premium

Everything from the platter plus, scallop, amaebi, uni

$46.00

Spicy Edamame

Stir-fied soy beans, mixed with soy sauce, sesame oil, with a touch of dry chili pepper

$8.00

Karaage Chicken

Juicy fried chicken thigh with an original garlic pepper served with mixed baby green and our original spicy mayonnaise

$9.00

Takoyaki-Octopus Ball

Battered octopus topped with kewpie mayonnaise okonomiyaki sauce, and smoked bonito flakes

$10.00

Fried Calamari

Deep fried calamari served with black pepper and salt

$11.00

Crispy Skin Quail

whole quail deep fried

$12.00

Tuna Tataki

$18.00

Pork Gyoza

Pork filling dumplings, pan-fried

$11.00

Appetizers

Grill

Shell-On Shrimp

Shrimp with shell, stir-fried with garlic and chili.

$7.00

Chicken Skin

Grilled chicken skin with spices.

$4.00

Chicken Thigh

Tender chicken thigh meat, stir-fried.

$4.00

Chicken Gizzard

skewer of grilled chicken gizzard, served with house spicy grill sauce, topped with sesame seeds

$3.00

Oyster Mushroom

Sauteed Oyster Mushroom with garlic and soy sauce.

$4.00

Beef Tongue

Beef tongue with soy sauce and spices.

$9.00

Shiitake Mushroom

Grilled Shiitake Mushroom with butter and garlic.

$4.00

Chicken Heart

Grilled chicken hearts with spices.

$4.00

Classic Tonkotsu Ramen

Pork broth, pork chashu, kikurage, bean sprouts, green onion, seasoned egg, garlic oil, fried onion, served with thick noodle

$21.00

Spicy Miso Tonkotsu Ramen

Pork broth: pork chashu, bok choy, corn, green onion, seasoned egg, chili oil, served with thick noodle

$21.00

Rich Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen

Pork broth, pork chasu, bean sprouts, green onion, fresh garlic, seasoned egg, served with thick noodle

$22.00

Seafood Udon

Seafood stir-fried with wheat noodles

$23.00

Beef Udon

Udon with beef teriyaki

$21.00

Spicy Creamy Vegetarian Ramen

Mushroom broth, seasoned egg, bok choy, pickled radish, white tofu

$19.00

Ramen

Rice Bowls

Chicken Kastu Curry Don

Deep fried breaded chicken breast meat, served with katsu sauce, over curry and mixed vegetables, seasoned egg

$21.00

Tuna Poke

$31.00

Karaage Ckchen Curry Don

Seasoned fried chicken, green onions, some green vegetables, half seasoned egg, sesame seeds

$18.00

Plain Vegetarian Curry Don

Fried tofu, broccoli, seasoned egg, over curry and rice

$16.00

Pork Gyoza Curry Don

Our famous hand made dumplings served over curry and rice, seasoned egg, some vegetables

$19.00

Unagi Chazuke

Grilled eel served with sweet eel sauce, seasoned egg, vegetables, best when poured the green tea over the rice

$20.00

Poke

Sushi grade scallops, shrimps, assorted diced fish, served with avocado and edamame over rice

$32.00

Steam Rice

$3.00

Side Fried Tofu

$3.00

Side Beef Sukiyaki

$5.00

Side Brussel Sprouts

$2.00

Side Chicken Chashu

$4.00

Side Corn

$2.00

Side Fresh Garlic

$1.00

Side Kikurage

$2.00

Side Parmesan Cheese

$1.00

Side Pickled Radish

$2.00

Side Pork Gyoza

$5.00

Side Spinach

$2.00

Extra Noodle

$3.00

Side Bean Sprouts

$2.00

Side Broccoli

$2.00

Side Butter

$2.00

Side Chicken Kastu

$3.00

Side Crispy Onion

$2.00

Side Green Onion

$1.00

Side Kimchi

$3.00

Side Pickled Bamboo Shot

$2.00

Side Pork Chashu

$5.00

Side Seasoned Egg

$2.00

Side Order

Dessert

Mochi Icecream

Glutinous rice ice cream balls.

$2.00

Pepsi

Carbonated soft drink with sweet and slightly spicy taste.

$3.00

Starry/up

$3.00

Diet Pepsi

Low calorie cola sweetened with aspartame

$3.00

Ginger Ale

Ginger-flavored soda.

$3.00

Orange Crush

$3.00

Rootbeer

Rootbeer with a sweet, herbal flavor

$4.00

Lemonade

Lemon juice, sugar, water.

$4.00

Calpico

Japanese yogurt-based drink with a sweet and sour taste.

$5.00

Remune

Sparkling water with a hint of lemon flavor.

$4.00

Matcha Sparkling

Matcha with sparkling water, sweet and refreshing

$6.00

Orange Juice

Freshly squeezed orange juice.

$4.00

Apple Juice

Fresh apple juice, sweet and refreshing.

$4.00

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