06/12/2026
Last night I was able to watch the fireflies light up the yard with my son. The other night, my mom had made me a bento with yaki nasu and it was perfect! Naturally sweet Japanese eggplant topped with grated ginger and katsuobushi. These long summer days go by so quickly. These are what make me happy and appreciate summer time. We have Japanese eggplant and some fantastic takabe/ butterfish this week. We hope we can bring the best of Japanese summer cuisine and experience to you all. Take good care and stay strong!
SUSHI/SASHIMI:
Takabe/ Butterfish (Japan)
Goma Saba/ Blue Mackerel (Japan)
Iwashi/ Sardine (Hokkaido, Japan)
Uni/Sea Urchin (Hokkaido, Japan) LIMITED!
Honmaguro Toro/ Bluefin Tuna (fatty ) (Mexico)
Shima Aji/ Yellowjack (Japan)
Aji/ Horse Mackerel (Kyushu, Japan)
SOUP:
Corn Suri Nagashi $6.50
(コーンのすり流しと鱧) *D
Hot, pureed soup made with fresh sweet, summer corn and onion in a cream base. *available in place of miso soup +$3
VEGETABLES:
Cold
Mozuku Su $7.75
(もずく酢) *Vg
Japanese brown seaweed primarily harvested in Okinawa Prepared with a simple vinegar dressing and cucumber sunomono and cherry tomatoes to accentuate the unique flavors and texture
Hot
Shish*to Shōga Yaki $8.50 *Vg
(獅子唐辛子ショウガ焼き)
Japanese green peppers with a mild, juicy flavor bathed in ginger infused soy sauce and blistered over charcoal
Yaki Nasu (焼き茄) *GF $
Japanese eggplant grilled over charcoal imparting a roasted flavor, peeled and served hot with katsuobushi (bonito flakes) and freshly grated ginger (Vegan, upon request)
SEAFOOD:
Cold
Bincho Maguro Ceviche $20.50
(鬢長鮪 の料理セビーチェ) *GF
Albacore tuna lightly marinated in a olive oil and garlic, blanched on the outside and raw on the inside
Hot
Maguro Sanshō
$13.95 (shareable)/ $7.00 (personal)
(鮪山椒)
Grilled tuna, marinated with Japanese Green peppercorns, shredded and tossed with sliced onion, olive oil, lemon, and ginger
Shima Hokke $10.50
(縞𩸽)
Large, whole striped atka mackerel, half-dried, salted, and grilled over charcoal
Tai K**a Saikyo Yaki $12.50
(鯛ｶﾏの 西京焼き) *GF
Red Snapper collar marinated in a sweet miso sauce. Grilled over charcoal. Served with bone.
MEAT:
Cold
Gyu Sashi $18.95
(牛刺身）
Thinly sliced beef, served raw, sashimi style with a robust garlic soy dipping sauce and quail egg
Hot
Tori Shio Koji Kushiyaki $10.95
(鳥塩こじ串焼き) *GF
Flavorful, chicken thigh meat marinated in a tenderizing fermented rice starter mixed skewered with green onion and grilled over charcoal
Gyu Kushiyaki $16.50
(牛串焼き)
Angus strip loin marinated in a garlic-onion soy sauce skewered with green onion and grilled
Tori Dango $10.50
(鶏肉団子)
Hand made, tender chicken meat balls with caramelized onion, asparagus, and shiitake. Served skewered with a sweet soy glaze
RICE:
Tamago Kake Gohan $9.00
Special free range eggs with hand shaved bonito flakes. From Tamaki Farm.
Available raw on top of regular or sushi rice.
Add uni and/or ikura +$7.50
DESSERT:
Berry Crêpe
(ベリークレープ) *D
Thin, delicate pancake wrapped around vanilla pastry cream, fresh berries, and chocolate cake bites
Matcha Mascarpone Cheesecake
(抹茶チーズケーキ) *D *Veg
Dense and delectable cheesecake made with Italian cheese and supreme quality, Japanese green tea set atop a buttery shortcrust
House-Made Ice Cream
(アイスクリーム) *D *GF
*made with pasture-raised, local egg and fresh cream
Brown Sugar (黒糖)
Coffee Almond Chip
(コーヒーとアーモンドチョコレートチップ)
Wagashi
(和菓子) *GF *Vg
Sakura Mochi (桜餅)
Two pieces of red bean filled glutinous rice cake wrapped in a seasoned cherry tree leaf
Mizu Manju (水まんじゅう)
Red bean paste encased in a clear jelly
Adzuki Daifuku (大福餅)
A delightful chewy rice cake speckled with red adzuki beans and filled with sweetened red adzuki bean paste
Sasa Mochi (笹餅)
Two pieces of sweet mugwort rice balls filled with red bean wrapped in bamboo leaves�
