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
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LUNCH
Wed-Sun 11am-3pm
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DINNER
Wed & Thurs & Sun 5-9pm
Fri & Sat 5-10pm
Closed Monday & Tuesday
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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.

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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
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Milk Bun $13
Fried milk bun, miso soy caramel, vanilla ice cream, candied peanuts, mint

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


Bow Thai 14
thai tea infused vodka, creme de cacao, benedictine,
chambord, coconut milk, nutmeg 
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Too Little Too Late 15
cognac, vermut, soda,  demerara, lemon twist 
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Late Bloomer 15
bitter bianca, yuzu curacao, spiced pear brandy 
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Steady as the Rain 13
cucumber infused vodka, soy, pickled cucumber, chili oil 
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Roku City 14
italicus, butterfly pea flower  infused gin, lemon, orange twist 
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Monkey Barrel 15
bourbon, banana liqueur, lemon,  amarena cherry 
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Illicium Flora 13
raspberry tea infused gin, chamberyzette, benedictine,
lemon, honey
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small PLATES

Kimchi Cucumbers 10
Cucumber, chili oil, kimchi, gochugaru

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

Hamachi Crudo 21
Nuoc cham, cucumber, pepper relish, sesame crunch

Edamame 6
Teriyaki, togarashi, allium

Gyoza 10
Pork and scallion filling, sweet & spicy soy

Yakitori 16
Chicken, red yuzu kosho, aged sushi rice

Tomato Salad 10
Tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, basil, hiyashi sauce
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Karaage 14
Chicken, yuzu mayo

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

Shishito Tempura 11
Tempura fried shishito peppers, tentsuyu
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- Ramen and Rice bowls offered in the lounge -