Kayao Restaurant
Unexpected Peruvian Cuisine. BRUNCH | Fri-Sun 12-4pm
HAPPY HOUR | Mon-Fri 4-7pm
DINNER | Daily
Ready to experience Chifa? Reserve through the link in our bio.
08/03/2026
Our Ceviche Masterclass returns on Saturday, August 15.
Enjoy a welcome Pisco Sour, prepare our signature Ceviche Nikkei with Executive Chef Gonzalo Castillo, and finish with a family-style patio lunch.
Seats are limited. Link in bio to reserve.
The Nikkei Experience. A curated tasting featuring Salmon Aburi, Cevichado Roll, Pulpo al Olivo, Parihuela Nikkei, and Midnight Corazones. Reservations through the link in bio.
07/02/2026
TWO YEARS OF KAYAO❤️
On June 25, we celebrated our second anniversary with our friends from
Together, we created a six-course dinner inspired by the flavors of Peru and Oaxaca, bringing great food, great people, and an unforgettable night to the table.
Thank you to Chef , the ISTMO team, and everyone who celebrated with us. Your support over the past two years means so much❤️
The Peruvian Roots experience 🇵🇪
We start with oysters with huancaína, followed by our Ceviche Carretillero.
Next comes grilled octopus and anticucho.
For the main course, enjoy our Arroz con Mariscos.
And to finish, a sweet bite of lúcuma and chocolate.
A tasting experience inspired by the flavors and traditions of Peru.
Join us at Kayao and discover our chefs tasting experiences. Reservations via link in bio.
A Kayao favorite.
Fresh avocado, bright Peruvian flavors, and prepared tableside for the perfect start to your meal.
Reservations via link in bio.
Make it. Plate it. Eat it. 🇵🇪
Kayao’s popular Ceviche Masterclass returns Saturday, May 30th for an interactive afternoon inspired by the flavors of Peru.
From learning how to prepare ceviche to enjoying a patio lunch with Pisco Sours, this is one of our favorite experiences of the season.
🎟️ Tickets via link in bio
1–3 PM • $75 per person
We’ve been working on something special… and it’s finally here ✨
Introducing three new tasting experiences — created by our Culinary Director, , and Executive Chef :
• Peruvian Roots 🇵🇪 — bold, classic flavors from ceviche to arroz con mariscos
• Nikkei Experience 🇵🇪🇯🇵 — where Japan meets Peru (think salmon aburi + pulpo al olivo)
• Chifa Experience 🇵🇪🇨🇳 — wok-fired, flavor-packed dishes like tallarín saltado
Each experience is a 5-course journey designed to take you through the flavors that define modern Peruvian cuisine 🍽️
Trust us — you’ll want to add the beverage pairing 🍸
Now available for dinner.
Sunday–Thursday
4:30pm – 9:30pm
Friday–Saturday
4:30pm – 11pm
Reserve through the link in bio 🙌🏾🧡
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1252 N WELLS Street
Chicago, IL
60610