Taiko Japanese Restaurant Menu
Welcome to Taiko Japanese Restaurant, a beloved culinary gem nestled in Irvine, California. Renowned for its exquisite Japanese cuisine, Taiko offers a diverse menu that caters to every palate. Begin your experience with their exceptional hand rolls, featuring delicacies like the Salmon Skin Hand Roll and the Crunchy Hand Roll, a delightful fusion of crispy tempura and fresh ingredients. For sashimi enthusiasts, options like Albacore and Bluefin Tuna provide an authentic taste of premium fish, celebrated for their freshness.
The restaurant doesn't just stop at sushi; the Combination Teishoku sets are perfect for those seeking a hearty meal. Savor the savory Tempura alongside Teriyaki Chicken, complemented by rice and salad, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. The warm ambiance and attentive service make every visit a memorable one.
Whether dining in or taking out, Taiko remains a favorite, promising an unforgettable Japanese dining experience.
Soft Drink
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Iced Tea Tropical
US$5.50
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Iced Tea Green
US$5.50
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Coke
US$5.50
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Coke Mexican
Mexican Coke with real cane sugar
US$5.25
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Diet Coke
US$5.50
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Sprite
US$5.50
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Sprite Mexican
Mexican Sprite with real cane sugar
US$5.25
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Lemonade
US$5.50
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Soda Water
US$5.50
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Ramune Regular
US$5.50
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Ramune Orange
US$5.50
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Perrier
US$5.50
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Arnold Palmer
US$5.50
Alcoholic Beverage
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Asahi 0.0% 12oz
US$6.75
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Kirin Large 22oz
US$10.75
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Sapporo Reg 12 Oz
US$7.00
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Sapporo Light 12 Oz
US$7.00
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Sapporo 22 Oz
US$10.75
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Dassai Nigori 45
Dassai Nigori 45 (Yamaguchi) Smv +3 300ml
US$26.00
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Hakkaisan
Junmai Daiginjo Sake, 300ml (SMV +5.0)
US$36.50
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Kikusui
Junmai Ginjo Sake, 300ml, (SMV +1.0)
US$26.00
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Kurosawa
Junmai Sake, 300ml, (SMV +2.0)
US$26.00
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Makiri
Makiri Extra Dry Junmai Ginjo (Yamagata) SMV +8 300ml
US$32.50
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Mango Nigori Sake
Mango Nigori Sake (Kochi) SMV -35 300ml
US$21.00
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Sayuri 300ml
Unfiltered Sake, 300ml, (SMV -11.0)
US$20.80
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Shichida
Shichida Junmai Sake（Saga） SMV ＋2.4 300ml
US$32.50
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Suzume Shochu Bottle
US$37.75
Izakaya Menu
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Agedashi Tofu
Lightly deep fried tofu in dashi broth
US$10.75
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Ankimo
Steamed Monkfish liver
US$19.50
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Baked Green Mussel
5 pieces of baked green mussels with tobiko and mayo.
US$14.50
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Baked Scallop
Baked bay scallops with mushroom, tobiko, mayo.
US$14.50
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Beef Kushiyaki
Skewered beef, onion, mushroom, zucchini with teriyaki sauce.
US$12.00
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Black Cod Misoyaki
Baked miso marinated black cod
US$16.50
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Edamame
Steamed soybean pods
US$8.00
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Fried Calamari
Deep Fried Calamari with Taiko ponzu sauce
US$14.50
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Fried Gyoza
Deep fried Japanese dumplings with ponzu
US$11.50
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Fried Oyster (Kaki Fury)
3 pieces of fried oyster with special tartar sauce.
US$11.50
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Furikake Fries
French Fries with Furikake Topping with Taiko Sp Mayo.
US$8.00
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Hamachi Kama
US$14.50
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No.4 Special
Crab mix, fish, avocado baked with Taiko Mayo & Eel sauce
US$18.50
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Salmon Harasu
Deep Fried Salmon Belly with Ponzu
US$17.50
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Scallop Sauteed
6 pieces of butter sauteed Japan scallops with asparagus
US$17.50
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Sesame Chicken Appetizer
Deep Fried Sesame Chicken
US$12.50
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Soft-Shell Crab Appetizer
Deep fried soft-shell crab with ponzu
US$13.25
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Spicy Garlic Edamame
US$10.50
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Spring Roll
3 pieces of spring roll with sweet chili sauce
US$9.00
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Sweet Shrimp Fried (1p)
Whole piece of fried sweet shrimp
US$11.00
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Takoyaki
5 pieces of Octopus Ball
US$11.50
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Takuwan Pickele
Pickled yellow daikon radish
US$8.00
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Tempura Appetizer
Shrimp & vegetable or vegatable only
US$12.50
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Unagi Kabayaki
Grilled Eel
US$19.50
Udon
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Beef Niku Udon
Tender sliced beef, kamaboko fish cake, green onions
US$16.90
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Kitsune Udon
Fried Tofu, Kamaboko Fish Cakes, Green Onions
US$14.95
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Plain Udon
Kamaboko Fish Cakes, Green Onions
US$13.65
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Sansai Udon
A mix of Japanese Mountain Vegetable, Kamaboko Fish cakes, Green Onions
US$14.95
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Shrimp Tempura Udon
2 pieces of shrimp tempura, fish cakes, green onions
US$15.60
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Tanuki Udon
Tempura flakes, Kamaboko Fish Cakes, Green Onions
US$13.65
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Vegetable Curry Udon
Vegetable Curry Broth with Kamaboko Fish Cakes and Green Onions
US$14.95
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Vegetable Tempura Udon
vegetable tempura (pumpkin, yam, green pepper, asparagus, carrot, broccoli), fish cakes, green onions
US$14.95
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Wakame Udon
Wakame Seaweed, Kamaboko Fish Cakes, Green Onions
US$14.95
Salad
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Salmon Skin Salad
Salmon Skin, Onion, Cucumber, Tsuma(thinly julienned Daikon) , Yamagobo, Bonito Flakes, Ponzu.
US$17.50
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Seaweed Salad
US$11.00
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Cucumber Salad
Sunomono
US$9.25
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Green Salad
US$10.00
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Tofu Salad
US$14.25
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Kaisen Salad
scattered small cut sashimi salad with shiso dressing (no substitutions)
US$24.50
Cut Roll
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Salmon Skin Cut Roll
Baked Salmon Skin, Yamagobo (pickled burdock root), Cucumber, Sesame Seed
US$12.25
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Cosmic Cut Roll
White fish, crab mix, avocado, cucumber, jalapeño, sriracha, olive oil, black pepper, lemon wedge
US$24.00
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Namba Cut Roll
Albacore, avocado, spicy tuna, onion chip
US$24.00
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Pattaya Cut Roll
Shrimp tempura, avocado, asparagus, cucumber, sweet chili mayonnaise
US$19.50
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Salmon Aburi Yuzu Cut Roll
Seared salmon, asparagus, cucumber, avocado, shichimi mayo, yuzu dressing
US$24.70
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Albacore Cut Roll
US$13.50
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Avocado Cut Roll
US$6.50
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California Cut Roll
US$12.25
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Crab Asparagus Cut Roll
US$12.25
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Caterpillar Cut Roll
Eel and cucumber inside, avocado on top
US$17.50
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Crunchy Cut Roll
Crispy Shrimp tempura, Asparagus, Avocado, Cucumber, Tobiko
US$19.50
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Cucumber Roll (Kappa)
US$6.50
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Cucumber Special
Choice of Crab Mix or Spicy Tuna wrapped with cucumber with ponzu sauce
US$22.00
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Dynamite Cut Roll
Spicy Chopped Yellowtail
US$12.00
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Eel California Cut Roll
Baked Eel over Califorlnia Roll
US$24.00
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Eel Cut Roll (Seaweed Outside)
US$11.00
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Eel Cut Roll (Rice Outside)
US$12.25
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Negihama Cut Roll
Chopped Yellowtail with Scallions
US$18.50
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Ninja Cut Roll
Fried Soft-shell Crab, Asparagus, Avocado, Cucumber, Tobiko
US$19.50
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Rainbow Cut Roll
Multiple Raw Fish over California Roll
US$24.00
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Rice Cut Roll
Sushi Rice wrapped with seaweed and cut in 6 pieces
US$5.50
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Salmon Cut Roll (Seaweed Outside)
US$11.50
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Salmon Cut Roll (Rice Outside)
US$12.25
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Scallop Cut Roll
Bay Scallops with Tobiko, Mayo
US$13.50
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Shrimp Asparagus Cut Roll
US$12.25
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Spicy Tuna Cut Roll
US$12.25
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Tuna Cut Roll (Tekka) Seaweed Outside
Seaweed Outside (6pieces)
US$12.25
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Tuna Cut Roll (Rice Outside)
US$13.25
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Vegetable Cut Roll
Avocado, Asparagus, Yamagobo (pickled burdock root), Cucumber, Tuma(Daikon), Lettuce with Sesame Seed
US$12.25
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Volcano Cut Roll
Baked Scallop over California Roll
US$25.25
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Yellowtail Cut Roll (Seaweed Outside)
US$13.00
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Yellowtail Cut Roll (Rice Outside)
US$13.50
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Vegan Roll
Avocado, Asparagus and Cucumber inside, Fried Tofu and Hijiki Seaweed on top.
US$19.50
Hand Roll
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Salmon Skin Hand Roll
Baked Salmon Skin, Yamagobo (pickled burdock root), Cucumber, Sesame Seed
US$11.00
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Albacore Hand Roll
US$12.25
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Avocado Hand Roll
US$6.80
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California Hand Roll
US$11.00
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Crab Asparagus Hand Roll
US$11.00
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Crunchy Hand Roll
Crispy Shrimp tempura, Asparagus, Avocado, Cucumber, Tobiko
US$14.30
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Cucumber Hand Roll
US$6.80
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Dynamite Hand Roll
Spicy Chopped Yellowtail
US$11.00
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Eel Hand Roll
US$11.00
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Hokkaido Hand Roll
Scallop, salmon egg, cucumber, shiso leaf
US$14.95
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Negihama Hand Roll
Chopped Yellowtail with Scallions
US$18.75
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Ninja Hand Roll
Fried Soft-shell Crab, Asparagus, Avocado, Cucumber, Tobiko
US$14.25
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Rice Hand Roll
Rice wrapped with Seaweed
US$4.75
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Salmon Hand Roll
US$11.00
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Salmon Oyako Hand Roll
Salmon, salmon egg, cucumber, onion
US$12.25
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Scallop Hand Roll
Bay Scallops with Tobiko, Mayo
US$12.25
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Shrimp Asparagus Hand Roll
US$11.00
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Spicy Tuna Taku Hand Roll
Spicy Tuna, Takuan, Kaiware Sprouts
US$12.25
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Spicy Tuna Hand Roll
US$11.00
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Tuna Hand Roll
US$12.25
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Una Tama Hand Roll
Eel, egg, cucumber, nori, sansho pepper
US$11.00
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Vegetable Hand Roll
US$11.00
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Yellowtail Hand Roll
US$12.25
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Salmon Boat
salmon, crab mix, cucumber, tobiko, green onions, tabasco, ponzu
US$12.25
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Shrimp Boat
steamed shrimp, crab mix, cucumber, tobiko, green onion, tabasco, ponz
US$12.25
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Sweet Shrimp Boat
sweet shrimp, crab mix, cucumber, tobiko, green onion, tabasco, ponzu, fried head
US$14.95
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Hand Roll Trio
Hand Roll Trio Spicy Tuna, California, Salmon Skin Taiko's best sell traditional hand roll. No substitute!
US$27.50
Nigiri Sushi
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Albacore Nigiri
Bincho Maguro (1 piece/order)
US$6.00
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Bluefin Tuna Nigiri
Hon Maguro (1p/order)
US$10.00
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Eel Nigiri
Unagi (1 piece/order)
US$5.75
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Ikura Nigiri
Salmon Caviar (1 piece/order)
US$8.00
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Mackerel Nigiri
Saba (1 piece/order)
US$5.00
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Octopus Nigiri
Tako (1 piece/order)
US$5.00
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Red Snapper Nigiri
Tai (1 piece/order)
US$6.75
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Salmon Nigiri
Sake (1 piece/order)
US$5.75
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Scallop Nigiri
Hotate Japan (1 piece/order)
US$5.75
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Sea Urchin Nigiri
Uni (1 piece/order)
US$16.50
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Shrimp Nigiri
Ebi (1 piece/order)
US$4.50
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Spanish Mackerel Nigiri
Aji (1 piece/order)
US$5.20
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Spicy Tuna Gunkan
Spicy Tuna Gunkan Style (1 piece/order)
US$5.75
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Squid Nigiri
Ika (1 piece/order)
US$5.20
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Surf Clam Nigiri
Hokkigai (1 piece/order)
US$5.20
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Sweet Shrimp Nigiri
Amaebi (1 piece/order)
US$8.75
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Tamago Nigiri
Tamago (1 piece/order)
US$3.50
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Tobiko Nigiri
Flying Fish Roe (1 piece/order)
US$4.50
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Toro Nigiri
Fatty Tuna (1 piece/order)
US$11.30
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Tuna Nigiri
Maguro (1 piece/order)
US$6.45
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Yellowtail Nigiri
Hamachi (1 piece/order)
US$6.45
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Nigiri Sushi Assorted Matsu (12 Pieces)
Chef's assorted 12 pieces squid, spanish mackerel, eel, scallop, ikura, albacore, omelette, shrimp, mackerel, salmon, white fish, tuna (no substitutions)
US$52.00
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Nigiri Sushi Assorted Take (10 Pieces)
Chef's assorted 10 pieces tuna, white fish, salmon, mackerel, shrimp, tobiko, albacore, surf clam, squid, omelette (no substitutions)
US$39.00
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Nigiri Sushi Assorted Ume (8 Pieces)
Chef's assorted 8 pieces omelette, surf clam, albacore, tobiko, shrimp, salmon, white fish, tuna (no substitutions)
US$28.60
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Chirashi Bowl
scattered slices of fish on sushi rice (no substitutions)
US$28.60
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Bara Chirashi
scattered small cut fish on sushi rice
US$24.70
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Seared Nigiri Special (5 Pieces)
Seared assoeted nigiri special. A-5 Miyazaki Wagyu, Tuna, Hamachi, Salmon, Hotate
US$37.50
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Seared Prime Beef Nigiri Special (3 Pieces)
Seared Prime Beef Nigiri 3 pieces
US$19.50
Sashimi (3 pieces/order)
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Albacore Carpaccio
US$22.00
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Hamachi Jalapeño
US$23.25
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Salmon Carpaccio Roll
crab mic, asparagus, cucumber wrappped with salmon carpaccio, served with ponzu
US$22.00
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Tuna Carpaccio
US$22.00
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White Fish Carpaccio
US$19.50
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Albacore Sashimi
Bincho Maguro (3 pieces/order)
US$18.50
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Bluefin Tuna Sashimi
Honmaguro (3 pieces/order)
US$30.25
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Crab Mix
5 oz
US$18.20
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Eel (No Rice) 3p
Unagi (no rice) 3p
US$17.50
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Mackerel Sashimi
Saba (3 pieces/order)
US$15.60
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Octopus Sashimi
Tako (3 pieces/order)
US$15.60
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Red Snapper Sashimi
Tai (3 pieces/order)
US$20.25
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Salmon Sashimi
Sake ((3 pieces/order)
US$17.50
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Scallop Sashimi
Hotate (3 pieces/order)
US$17.50
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Sea Urchin Sashimi
Uni (3 pieces/order)
US$49.00
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Spanish Mackerel Sashimi
Aji (3 pieces/order)
US$15.50
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Spicy Tuna Sashimi
5 oz
US$18.20
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Squid Sashimi
Ika (3 pieces/order)
US$15.50
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Surf Clam Sashimi
Hokkigai (3 pieces/order)
US$15.50
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Sweet Shrimp Sashimi
Amaebi (3 pieces/order)
US$26.25
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Tamago (No Rice) 3p
Omelet (no rice) 3p
US$10.50
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Toro Sashimi
Fatty Tuna (3 pieces/order)
US$34.25
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Tuna Sashimi
Maguro (3 pieces/order)
US$19.25
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Yellowtail Sashimi
Hamachi (3 pieces/order)
US$19.25
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Assorted Sashimi 3 Ten
Tuna, Yellow Tail, Salmon (no substitutions)
US$32.50
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Assorted Sashimi 5 Ten
tuna, yellowtail, salmon, scallop, sweet shrimp. (no substitutions)
US$52.00
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Ikura Sashimi
Salmon Egg
US$24.25
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Tobiko Sashimi
Flying Fish Egg
US$13.50
Combination Teishoku
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(A) Tempura & Sesame Chicken
with rice and salad (miso soup comes with dine-in only)
US$21.25
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(B) Teriyaki Chicken & Tempura
with rice and salad (miso soup comes with dine-in only)
US$21.25
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(C) Chicken Teriyaki & California Roll
with rice and salad (miso soup comes with dine-in only)
US$24.00
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(D) Sushi & Tempura
with rice and salad (miso soup comes with dine-in only)
US$27.95
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(E) Salmon Teriyaki, Tempura & Sesame Chicken
with rice and salad (miso soup comes with dine-in only)
US$33.75
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(F) Beef Teriyaki, Sashimi & Sesame Chicken
with rice and salad (miso soup comes with dine-in only)
US$36.25
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2 Items BYO Teishoku
with rice and salad (miso soup comes with dine-in only)
US$21.25
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3 Items BYO Teishoku
with rice and salad (miso soup comes with dine-in only)
US$31.00
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Kids Meal
sesame chicken, shrimp tempura, french fries, edamame, rice, dessert
US$11.50
Sushi Bar Specials
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Hamachi Jalapeño
US$23.25
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Tuna Carpaccio
US$22.00
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Albacore Carpaccio
US$22.00
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Salmon Carpaccio Roll
crab mic, asparagus, cucumber wrappped with salmon carpaccio, served with ponzu
US$22.00
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White Fish Carpaccio
US$19.50
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Nigiri Sushi Assorted Matsu (12 Pieces)
Chef's assorted 12 pieces squid, spanish mackerel, eel, scallop, ikura, albacore, omelette, shrimp, mackerel, salmon, white fish, tuna (no substitutions)
US$52.00
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Nigiri Sushi Assorted Take (10 Pieces)
Chef's assorted 10 pieces tuna, white fish, salmon, mackerel, shrimp, tobiko, albacore, surf clam, squid, omelette (no substitutions)
US$39.00
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Nigiri Sushi Assorted Ume (8 Pieces)
Chef's assorted 8 pieces omelette, surf clam, albacore, tobiko, shrimp, salmon, white fish, tuna (no substitutions)
US$28.60
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Assorted Sashimi 5 Ten
tuna, yellowtail, salmon, scallop, sweet shrimp. (no substitutions)
US$52.00
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Assorted Sashimi 3 Ten
Tuna, Yellow Tail, Salmon (no substitutions)
US$32.50
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Chirashi Bowl
scattered slices of fish on sushi rice (no substitutions)
US$28.50
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Bara Chirashi
scattered small cut fish on sushi rice
US$24.50
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Seared Nigiri Special (5 Pieces)
Seared assoeted nigiri special. A-5 Miyazaki Wagyu, Tuna, Hamachi, Salmon, Hotate
US$37.50
Sides (take-out)
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Miso Soup (Take-Out)
US$3.50
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Rice (Take-Out)
US$3.50
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Mini Salad (Take-Out)
US$3.50
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Fresh Wasabi
Marinated chopped wasabi
US$4.50
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Yuzu Kosho
US$1.25
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Side Avocado
US$3.75
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Green Beans
US$3.75
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Tempura By Piece
Shrimp, Scallop, Fish, Asparagus, Broccoli, Carrot, Pumpkin, Green Pepper, Mushroom, Sweet Potato, Zucchini
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Ginger
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Eel Sauce
US$0.35
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Spicy Mayo
US$0.35
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Ponzu
US$0.35
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Sriracha
US$0.35
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Teriyaki Sauce
US$0.35
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Dressing
US$0.35
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Jalapeño Side
US$1.95
Dessert
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Orange Slices
Slices of Orange
US$7.00
Lunch Teishoku
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Beef Teriyaki (Lunch)
Lunch Entrées come with Steamed Rice and Salad
US$20.15
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Calamari Steak (Lunch)
Lunch Entrées come with Steamed Rice and Salad
US$26.65
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Chicken Teriyaki (Lunch)
Lunch Entrées come with Steamed Rice and Salad
US$18.85
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Salmon Teriyaki (Lunch)
Lunch Entrées come with Steamed Rice and Salad
US$21.10
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Scallop Tempura (Lunch)
Scallop, 3 pieces Shrimp, Assortred Vegetable Tempura with Rice, Salad and Miso Soup(dine-in only)
US$26.25
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Sesame Chicken (Lunch)
Lunch Entrées come with Steamed Rice and Salad
US$18.75
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Shrimp Tempura (Lunch)
Lunch Entrées come with Steamed Rice and Salad
US$18.75
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Vegetable Tempura Lunch
US$18.75
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Kids Meal
sesame chicken, shrimp tempura, french fries, edamame, rice, dessert
US$11.50
Rice Bowl
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Sesame Chicken Don
Sesame Chicken Rice Bowl
US$15.75
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Ten Don
Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura Rice Bowl
US$15.75
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Vegetable Ten Don
Vegetable Tempura Rice Bowl
US$15.75
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Teriyaki Chicken Don
Teriyaki Ckeicken Rice Bowl
US$15.75
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Una Don
Grilled Eel Rice Bowl
US$23.50
Lunch Specials Udon Set
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Udon & Sushi
plain udon, sushi(tuna, salmon, shrimp, white fish, omelette), seaweed salad. no substitution. add-ons for udon are available.
US$23.25
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Udon & Bara Chirashi
plain udon, barachirashi, seaweed salad. no substitution. add-ons for udon are available.
US$29.25
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Udon & Sesame Chicken
plain udon, sesame chicken don, seaweed salad. no substitution. add-ons for udon are available.
US$20.50
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Udon & Tendon
plain udon, ten don, seaweed salad. no substitution. add-ons for udon are available.
US$20.50
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Udon & Vegetable Tendon
plain udon, vegetable ten don, seaweed salad. no substitution. add-ons for udon are available.
US$20.50
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Udon & Teriyaki Chicken Don
plain udon, sesame chicken don, seaweed salad. no substitution. add-ons for udon are available.
US$20.50
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Udon & Una Don
plain udon, una don, seaweed salad. no substitution. add-ons for udon are available.
US$28.50
Dinner Teishoku
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Vegetable Tempura (Dinner)
Assorted Vegetable Tempura with Rice and Salad
US$20.75
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Shrimp Tempura (Dinner)
4 pieces Shrimp and Assorted Vegetable Tempura with Rice, Salad
US$19.75
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Scallop Tempura (Dinner)
Scallop, 3 pieces Shrimp, Assortred Vegetable Tempura with Rice, Salad and Miso Soup(dine-in only)
US$29.25
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Beef Teriyaki (Dinner)
With Rice, Salad, Miso Soup(dine-in only)
US$22.25
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Chicken Teriyaki (Dinner)
With Rice, Salad, Miso Soup(dine-in only)
US$22.25
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Calamari Steak (Dinner)
Grilled Calamari with Rice, Salad, Miso Soup(dine-in only)
US$26.50
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Sesame Chicken (Dinner)
With Rice, Salad, Miso Soup(dine-in only)
US$22.25
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Salmon Teriyaki (Dinner)
With Rice, Salad, Miso Soup(dine-in only)
US$23.50
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