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 sushi bar and so much more...

Since 1998, Ando Japanese Restaurant has been preparing delicious, authentic Japanese  cuisine straight from the heart. You can get all your favorite items from the sushi bar, or get adventurous with truly authentic items from our special appetizer menu. We take pride in serving a multitude traditional favorites from Japan that just can't be found anywhere else in the Cincinnati area. 

Specials and menu items change daily, so we can take advantage of seasonal ingredients and serve only the freshest food. Our menu is extensive and we are sure you will find something for everyone's taste, whether you are a sushi bar regular or could just go for a steak. Of course we are also vegetarian friendly. Our staff makes every effort to be as helpful as possible, and even if you are unfamiliar with Japanese food we are happy to answer any questions, or make recommendations. Just ask!

Be sure to save room for dessert as well. Our specialty desserts are delightful and are all made from scratch right here in our kitchen. The dessert menu changes regulary but rest assured, there will always be a gourmet treat to tickle your tastebuds.

Please call us at (513) 954-0041 to make reservations. We promise you will eat some great food and make some new friends!

                                        

                                                                                

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Beautiful sunny day with some wonderful food! From appetizer to dessert we have some from scratch, delicious items. We hope to see you all soon!

SUSHI/SASHIMI:

Kinmedai/Alfonsino (Japan)

Toro/Fatty Tuna (Mexico)(Bluefin)

Kohada/ Gizzard Shad

Iwana/ Arctic Char (Iceland)

Shima Aji/ Yellowjack (Japan)

Aji/ Horse Mackerel (Japan)

VEGETABLES:

Hot

Ninnikunome Itame　$7.50

(ニンニクの芽炒 め) *Vg

Garlic scapes sautéed in sesame oil with a splash of soy sauce

Yasai Korokke　$8.95

(野菜コロッケ) *D*Veg

Vegetable croquettes made with potato, caramelized onion, asparagus, carrot, and corn panko breaded and deep fried

Ajitsuke Menma Goma Abura Itame　$8.50

(味付け メンマゴマ油炒め)

Simmered bamboo shoots stir-fried with sesame oil and soy sauce

SEAFOOD:

Cold

Ankimo Shirgureni $10.50

(鮟肝)

Monkfish liver simmered in a robust ginger soy stock and served with ponzu dipping sauce, spicy daikon radish and scallions

Hot

Sake no Kasuzuke $

(鮭の粕漬け) *GF

Salmon fillet marinated in sake lees and sweet miso then grilled over charcoal

Tai Kama 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. (available as a main in bento box)

Aomori Kobashira Tsukeyaki $11.50

( 青森コバシラつけ焼き)

Baby scallops from Aomori, Japan marinated, skewered, and grilled

Maguro Sanshō 　 $13.95/ $7.00 (personal)

(鮪山椒)

Grilled tuna, marinated with Japanese Green peppercorns, shredded and tossed with sliced onion, olive oil, lemon, and ginger

MEAT:

Hot

Gyu Suji　$12.50

(牛すじ煮込み)

Tender beef and beef tendon stew in a rich soy sauce with onion and yam noodles. Available as donburi (optional: raw egg yolk +$ )

Tori Dango　$9.50

(鶏肉団子)

Hand made, tender chicken meat balls with caramelized onion, asparagus, and shiitake. Served skewered with a sweet soy glaze

Tanshio to Ninnikunome Itame　$10.50

(タン塩とニンニク の芽炒め)

Thinly sliced beef tongue and garlic scapes sautéed in sesame oil with a splash of soy sauce

SOUP:

Ozoni ( お雑煮）$7.50

Traditional clear broth soup with vegetables, chicken, and grilled mochi (Available in place of miso soup + $3)

RICE:

Tamago Kake Gohan $6.00

Special free range eggs. From Tamaki Farm.

Available raw on top of regular or sushi rice.

Add uni and/or ikura +$5.00

DESSERT:

Blood Orange Cake

(ブラッドオレンジ のケーキ)*D

Dense, vanilla cake layered with blood orange curd, smooth and creamy vanilla bavarois, and blood orange gélée.

Zenzai

(ぜんざい)

Traditional sweet red bean soup with house-made mochi balls. Served hot

Warm Chocolate Cake

(チョコレートケー キ)

Individually sized and made with dark, velvety chocolate. Served warm with fresh fruit and cream

House-Made Ice Cream

(アイスクリーム) *D *Veg

*all ice cream made with pasture-raised, local egg and fresh cream

Brown Sugar (黒糖) *GF

Strawberry (いちご）*GF

Wagashi

(和菓子) *GF *Vg

Mizu Manju (水まんじゅう)

Red bean paste encased in a clear jelly

Sakura Mochi (桜餅)

Red bean filled glutinous rice cake wrapped in a seasoned cherry tree leaf