Matsuhisa Aspen

Name: Matsuhisa Aspen
Address: 303 East Main Street, Aspen, CO, United States, 81611
Telephone: (970) 544-6628
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

361 Reviews

$50 and over

Japanese

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If your desired reservation time is not available online, please call the restaurant at 970-544-6628.

Featuring Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s signature new-style Japanese cuisine, Matsuhisa Aspen is located within a historic Victorian house in downtown Aspen, CO. Indoor dining in Aspen will be temporarily closed per Pitkin County Board of Health starting on 1/17. Takeout is available nightly from 5:30 pm-9pm.

To ensure we are adhering to the health and safety guidelines, and to reopen as safely and responsibly as possible, we are requiring guests entering our premises to wear protective face masks.

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Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s fusion cuisine draws influence from his classical training in Tokyo and his life abroad in Peru, Argentina, and around the world, showcasing signature dishes such as Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeño, Black Cod Miso and White fish Tiradito.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 7, 2023

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Peruvian
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(970) 544-6628
Website
http://www.matsuhisaaspen.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Philip Tanaka - Phillip Pak
Catering
Matsuhisa Aspen is capable of providing off-site catering with chefs and serving staff for private parties as well as providing Matsuhisa's cuisine for your special occasions.
Private party facilities
Matsuhisa Aspen has 3 private function/dining spaces to chose from. Matsuhisa Upstairs & Sushi Bar (including the patio) can accomodate up to 85. Matsuhisa's private room can seat up too 50 and the entire Matsuhisa two-level restaurant can comfortably accommodate up to 225 people.
Private party contact
Todd Reese: (970) 544-6628

Location
303 East Main Street, Aspen, CO 81611
Neighborhood
Aspen
Cross street
Monarch
Parking details
Free street parking surrounds Matsuhisa Aspen after 6pm and on Sunday.
Public transit
Roaring Fork Transit Authority (RFTA) has stops on either side of our location; at Paepke Park (Main St and Aspen St) as well as Galena (Main St and Galena). It is a one block walk to Matsuhisa Aspen (Main and Monarch).
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Limestone Lettuce with Rock Shrimp
- 4 Pc$16.00
Limestone Lettuce with Scallop
- 4 Pc$18.00
Asparagus with Hollandaise and Salmon Eggs$18.00
Uni Shooter$11.00
Oyster Shooter$10.00
Ankimo Pate with Caviar$20.00
Salmon or Whitefish Kelp Roll$15.00
Oysters on Half Shell
- Market Price
Toro Tartar with Caviar
- Market Price

Salads

Edamame$5.00
Oshitashi (Spinach)$8.00
Field Green Salad with Matsuhisa Soy Dressing$9.00
Shiitake Salad with Spicy Lemon Dressing$15.00
Kelp Salad$12.00
Sautéed Mushroom Salad with Yuzu Dressing$15.00
Sashimi Salad with Matsuhisa Soy Dressing$24.00
Salmon Skin Salad$16.00
Tomato and Rock Shrimp Ceviche$15.00
Mixed Seafood Ceviche$16.00
Lobster Ceviche on Limestone Lettuce
- 4 Pc$34.00
Lobster Shiitake Salad with Spicy Lemon Dressing$32.00
Tomato Ceviche$10.00

Matsuhisa Special Hot Dishes

Yellowtail Tataki with Yuzu-Miso$18.00
Mussels in Spicy Garlic Sauce
- 5 Pc$12.00
Seafood Dynamite$14.00
Soft Shell Crab with Black Bean or Spicy Garlic Sauce$18.00
"Toro Rosa" with Spicy Miso (2 Pc)
- Market Price
Soft Shell Crab Spring Roll$17.00
Shrimp Phyllo
- 2 Pc$9.00
Scallop Phyllo
- 2 Pc$12.00
Oyster Phyllo
- 2 Pc$16.00
Creamy Spicy Crab$17.00
Chicken or Salmon Skewers*
- 2 Pc$10.00
Beef Skewers
- 2 Pc$11.00

Entrees

Includes Miso Soup and Rice.

Salmon Filet with Wasabi Pepper or Teriyaki Sauce$32.00
Filet Mignon with Wasabi Pepper or Teriyaki Sauce$38.00
Combination Tempura Dinner$30.00
Combination Sashimi Dinner$30.00
Combination Sushi Dinner$30.00
Free Range Chicken with Wasabi Pepper or Teriyaki Sauce$29.00
Lamb with Anticucho or Wasabi Pepper Sauce$39.00

Soups and Noodles

Udon or Soba
- Chicken$15.00
- Seafood$17.00
- Tempura$15.00
Miso Soup$5.00
Miso Soup with Clams$6.00
Clear Soup$5.00
Clear Mushroom Soup$8.00
Spicy Seafood Soup$15.00
Rice$3.00

Tempura

2 pcs per order.

Asparagus$3.00
Pumpkin$3.00
Avocado$4.00
Scallop$8.00
Bell Pepper$3.00
Shiso Wrapped Uni
- 1 Pc$12.00
Broccoli$3.00
Shojin (Mixed Vegetables)$12.00
Carrot$3.00
Shiitake Mushroom$5.00
Shrimp$6.00
Enoki Mushroom$4.00
Snow Pea$3.00
Japanese Eggplant$4.00
Squid$5.00
Sea Eel$8.00
Sweet Potato$4.00
Green Bean$3.00
Tofu$3.00
Kaki Age
- 1 Pc$9.00
White Fish$6.00
Okra$3.00
Zucchini$3.00
Onion$3.00
Oyster$6.00

Dessert

Fruit Plate$11.00
Mochi Ice Cream$10.00
Bento Box$12.00
Coconut Banana Spring Roll$12.00

What 361 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

361 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Dallas
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing dinner and staff!!! So knowledgeable and answered all our questions about the menu. Helped us order the best.
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BobbyMaple
Denver
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience2
Food was good, service was solid, but the interior is getting a bit tired.
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Imogen
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2023
overall4food5service1ambience3
everything was really good except for the service. When your paying so much for a meal at such a high-end resultant you should have excellent service. We believe there was maybe one waiter for the entire restaurant but there were a couple managers that did nothing to help.
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Bobby
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 27, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
Just very mid. The sushi is tasty but didn’t taste wildly fresh. Rolls were pretty solid but still not mind blowing. The dessert is not something you want to miss though! Amazing
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
So amazing, great food and staff!! Would definitely suggest making reservations in advance!
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DrewC
New Orleans
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience!! The food, service, staff all for friendly & helpful!! One of our favorite restaurants for sure!!! Thank you!!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2020
overall4food5service5ambience5
Our family and friends love this restaurant. Great food really nice waiter I would of given over all a 5 star but the receptionist had a horrible attitude, in this scary time I came in to confirm and she acted like I was putting her out. She went to seat us I asked for a different table she just said no with no explanation. Again put out attitude. Others with me said the same without knowing what I thought. Great restaurant but that starts the experience off on the wrong foot.
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PSfoodie
Greater Boston
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went twice in a week for fabulous dinners.
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AprilS
Pittsburgh
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved it it was just as expected... food was delicious ... service was outstanding we will be back!!
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 26, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best restaurants in the US. If you’re planning at trip to Aspen or Vail is a must
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 25, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tip top from front to back. Fish tasted delish. Mouth was pleaded.
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Edward
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
What a treat! Every offering was amazing! Hope to go again.
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GregC
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Simply awesome and our server was great. She handled our “chef’s choice” with excellence and we loved the variety of samplings she recommended!! If we ever come back to aspen, we will for sure dine with you again!!
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MelisaS
Orange County
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding!
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Gasdocjb
Austin
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Annual Aspen dinner with good friends
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
14 reviews
vip
2.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2020
overall2food2service2ambience2
The space feels completely ordinary and unspecial. The food was just ok, not great. We’ve been to the one in Vail several times and it’s a tale of two restaurants; Vail is phenomenal
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved it. Great ambiance and delicious food. Great!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Outstanding service and food. Black cod to die for!
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food! The vibe is great but the food is outstanding! Highly recommend!
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OpenTable Diner
Mexico City
56 reviews
vip
4.0
56 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Muy buen lugar. Decoracion nada en espexia Comida muy buena
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AES2008
Raleigh
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mehai/Mihai is always excellent, Chef Tanaka=simply outstanding, the host/hostesses are friendly & accommodating even amongst impatient and demanding guests, Jimmy at the bar will make the perfect Lychee martini, and Sydney who will check your hat, coat, or precious fur has impeccable attention to detail. Best place in town. Can be a bit of a "scene" but it's Aspen! Quality is consistently 100%.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 18, 2020
overall5food5service2ambience5
Was crazy busy. Had to wait a half hour to be seated. However they brought us some free food to compensate
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crabkiller1
Charlotte
48 reviews
vip
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. Fun vibe. Allowed us to share the omakase menu that was more than enough food for the two of us. Other similar restaurants have not allowed that.
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loaflover
Greater Boston
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our dinner at Matsuhisa was both delicious and fun. We took our waiters advice when they were out of the uni tempura and tried the phyllo tempura and it was beyond spectacular. Certainly not something we would be able to get at other asian restaurants. The fun came in the dessert - the shaved ice. Highly recommend!
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JenniferM
Washington DC
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The most perfectly prepared fish! Delicious! I would go again in a heartbeat!
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OpenTable Diner
Puerto Vallarta
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing! Really good service
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Alpr
New York Area
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and amazing service. Went w a large party and had some more join. They were extremely accommodating. Great food recommendations throughout dinner. I would go back again and again. Highly recommend!
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PaulaS
Atlanta Metro
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday dinner with friends and family
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BackInDenver
Denver
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, whether in Denver, Cherry Creek or Aspen, Matsuhisa delivers. Terrific first time experience at the Aspen location this Xmas season. Highly recommend Matsuhisa. Everything was perfect and the waiter new his stuff.
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MarkC
Phoenix
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible food. Very similar menu to a Nobu but with some enhanced options. Fully stocked bar with some rare options for Japanese Whiskey and PVW Bourbon fans.
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LoHiKatie
Denver
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
We love Matsuhisa. The food and service is always outstanding. I do think the space is starting to look a little dated, but overall still great ambiance. We’ll keep coming back!
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PaulB
Salt Lake City
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nobu simply is the best!
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AlanaB
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience3
Always great food and cocktails! Service was great too. The ambiance is only okay, but everything else makes up for that. Definitely recommend when you are in Aspen.
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Lovegoodfood
Orange County
60 reviews
vip
5.0
60 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an excellent meal. HIghly recommend the Omakase menu - you’ll have the best the chefs have to offer. Worth the splurge.
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OpenTable Diner
Miami
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Simply the best
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Pastalvr
San Diego
20 reviews
vip
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2019
overall4food5service4ambience4
We had a reservation and unfortunately they were running behind so they sent us to the bar. We had a nice glass of champagne but the table was not ready for 30 minutes. When we were seated, there were 2 full glasses of champagne on the table waiting for us as an apology for the delay-a classy move on the part of the restaurant! Having eaten at Nobu and Matsuhisa Cherry Creek, our expectations for the food and service were high-and fully met! Everything was fresh and portions generous. The ambiance is a bit loud but the food makes up for that! Highly recommend (if you can get a Rez!).
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
They had a Sommelier on the venue which helped a lot. Great food and great service.
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ZGfoodie
Denver
29 reviews
vip
4.0
29 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2019
overall4food5service3ambience4
Food is fabulous. On this visit we felt rushed. Waiter seemed too busy. We had to grab him to order more just to get a comment " last call to order" Felt this was rude. Felt rushed to get finished and get out. Kinda killed the evening.
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MikeB
Denver
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
An absolute must if you are visiting this area. The service is fantastic and the atmosphere is great. The quality and freshness of the fish is outstanding!
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MollyEgloff
Orlando
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such an amazing experience! Get the yellowtail with jalapeño and the snapper with dry miso. Could have ordered two of those! Honestly for the quality of food (one of the best meals I’ve ever had) and the wine (we had the Matsuhisa red blend) it was such a great price. I thought our bill would be double. Definitely one of the best meals you’ll have in Aspen!
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Matsuhisa Aspen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (970) 544-6628.

Matsuhisa Aspen is rated 4.7 stars by 361 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 7, 2023

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

303 East Main Street, Aspen, CO 81611

Additional information

Cross street
Monarch
Neighborhood
Aspen
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Peruvian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Free street parking surrounds Matsuhisa Aspen after 6pm and on Sunday.
Public transit
Roaring Fork Transit Authority (RFTA) has stops on either side of our location; at Paepke Park (Main St and Aspen St) as well as Galena (Main St and Galena). It is a one block walk to Matsuhisa Aspen (Main and Monarch).
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Philip Tanaka - Phillip Pak
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.matsuhisaaspen.com/
Phone number
(970) 544-6628
Catering
Matsuhisa Aspen is capable of providing off-site catering with chefs and serving staff for private parties as well as providing Matsuhisa's cuisine for your special occasions.
Private party facilities
Matsuhisa Aspen has 3 private function/dining spaces to chose from. Matsuhisa Upstairs & Sushi Bar (including the patio) can accomodate up to 85. Matsuhisa's private room can seat up too 50 and the entire Matsuhisa two-level restaurant can comfortably accommodate up to 225 people.
Private party contact
Todd Reese: (970) 544-6628

Matsuhisa Aspen

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Matsuhisa Special Cold Dishes

Limestone Lettuce with Rock Shrimp

Limestone Lettuce with Scallop

Asparagus with Hollandaise and Salmon Eggs$18.00

Uni Shooter$11.00

Oyster Shooter$10.00

Ankimo Pate with Caviar$20.00

Salmon or Whitefish Kelp Roll$15.00

Oysters on Half Shell

Toro Tartar with Caviar

Salads

Edamame$5.00

Oshitashi (Spinach)$8.00

Field Green Salad with Matsuhisa Soy Dressing$9.00

Shiitake Salad with Spicy Lemon Dressing$15.00

Kelp Salad$12.00

Sautéed Mushroom Salad with Yuzu Dressing$15.00

Sashimi Salad with Matsuhisa Soy Dressing$24.00

Salmon Skin Salad$16.00

Tomato and Rock Shrimp Ceviche$15.00

Mixed Seafood Ceviche$16.00

Lobster Ceviche on Limestone Lettuce

Lobster Shiitake Salad with Spicy Lemon Dressing$32.00

Tomato Ceviche$10.00

Matsuhisa Special Hot Dishes

Yellowtail Tataki with Yuzu-Miso$18.00

Mussels in Spicy Garlic Sauce

Seafood Dynamite$14.00

Soft Shell Crab with Black Bean or Spicy Garlic Sauce$18.00

"Toro Rosa" with Spicy Miso (2 Pc)

Soft Shell Crab Spring Roll$17.00

Shrimp Phyllo

Scallop Phyllo

Oyster Phyllo

Creamy Spicy Crab$17.00

Chicken or Salmon Skewers*

Beef Skewers

Entrees

Salmon Filet with Wasabi Pepper or Teriyaki Sauce$32.00

Filet Mignon with Wasabi Pepper or Teriyaki Sauce$38.00

Combination Tempura Dinner$30.00

Combination Sashimi Dinner$30.00

Combination Sushi Dinner$30.00

Free Range Chicken with Wasabi Pepper or Teriyaki Sauce$29.00

Lamb with Anticucho or Wasabi Pepper Sauce$39.00

Soups and Noodles

Udon or Soba

Miso Soup$5.00

Miso Soup with Clams$6.00

Clear Soup$5.00

Clear Mushroom Soup$8.00

Spicy Seafood Soup$15.00

Rice$3.00

Tempura

Asparagus$3.00

Pumpkin$3.00

Avocado$4.00

Scallop$8.00

Bell Pepper$3.00

Shiso Wrapped Uni

Broccoli$3.00

Shojin (Mixed Vegetables)$12.00

Carrot$3.00

Shiitake Mushroom$5.00

Shrimp$6.00

Enoki Mushroom$4.00

Snow Pea$3.00

Japanese Eggplant$4.00

Squid$5.00

Sea Eel$8.00

Sweet Potato$4.00

Green Bean$3.00

Tofu$3.00

Kaki Age

White Fish$6.00

Okra$3.00