Paper Crane - Ramen Shop & Cocktail Lounge
121 N. Linn St. Iowa City, IA.
319 319-0159
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LUNCH
Wed - Sun 11am-3pm
DINNER
 Wed, Thurs & Sun 5-9pm | Fri & Sat 5-10pm | Closed Monday & Tuesday
LOUNGE Wed, Thurs & Sun 5-10pm | Fri & Sat 5-12am  | Closed Monday & Tuesday
LUNCH
Wed-Sun 11am-3pm

DINNER
Wed & Thurs & Sun 5-9pm
Fri & Sat 5-10pm
Closed Monday & Tuesday

LOUNGE 
Wed, Thurs & Sun 5-10pm
Fri & Sat 5-12am
Closed Monday & Tuesday

319 319 0159
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Nestled in the historic Brewery Square, in Iowa City’s North Side, Paper Crane fuses the essence of Japanese ramen with the elegance of 1930’s Japan in a modern interpretation of space and the dining experience.

Paper Crane Gift Cards are perfect for just about every occasion. Who wouldn't love a delicious bowl of Ramen this time of year!

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An assortment from our menu, ready to go for take out.

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MENU

DESSERT

Mochi Ice Cream $6
Assorted flavors

Milk Bun $12
Fried milk bun, herb syrup, vanilla ice cream, condensed milk, butter roasted peanuts

DESSERT

For those who prefer a more relaxed and intimate setting, the lounge presents a curated selection of craft cocktails, bourbons, whiskeys and sake from around the world in a dimly lit corner sheltered from the buzz.

LOUNGE

house COCktails

El Jardin 14
tequila, poblano, lime, agave

Edo, 1853 16
iwai, amaro nonino, dry curacao, demerara, bitters

Violet Begets Violets 14
union mezcal, creme de violette, luxardo maraschino,
lemon

Halftime Snacks 13
dark rum, quince brandy, luxardo, citrus, sugar,
milk clarified

Brancolada 12
dark rum, branca menta, pineapple, coconut

small bites

Cucumber Salad 9
Cucumbers, sichuan pepper, chili oil, cilantro, tamari

Wood Ear Salad 9
Dashi-braised wood ear mushrooms, five spice, tamari, sesame oil

Crane Mix 6
Peanuts, popcorn, dashi, crispy noodles, furikake, sesame

Tuna Poke Bowl 21
Yuzu ponzu, cucumber, scallion, rice, nori

Edamame 6
Teriyaki, maldon sea salt, togarashi

Onigiri (2pc) 15
Smoked tuna, cream cheese, scallion, furikake, wasabi tobiko

Gyoza 10
Pork and scallion filling, sweet & spicy soy

Mochi Ice Cream 6
Assorted flavors

FRIED

Karaage 14
Chicken, cabbage, yuzu mayo

Agedashi Tofu 10
Soy dashi, daikon, bonito, scallion, chili crunch

Fried Fishcake 10
Tempura fried chikuwa fishcake, seaweed powder, malt vinegar

Mushroom Tempura 14
Oyster, pioppino, lion's mane, tentsuyu, daikon

Karaage Sliders 14
Chicken, kimchi, sunomono, Hawaiian roll, kimchi aioli

SKEWERS 16 (2PC)
marinated in yaki sauce and served on a bed of aged sushi rice
add-on skewers available

Tori
Chicken, green yuzu kosho
Nikudango
Pork meatball