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!

We do not serve alcohol, but you are absolutely welcome to bring your own! We are happy to chill and serve your drinks while you enjoy your meal. There's no "corking fee" and it's a great way to save money!

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 513-791-8687 to make reservations. We promise you will eat some great food and make some new friends!

"See you soon!"   - Ken & Keiko Ando

We promise you won't be disappointed!


DESSERTS:

Mixed Berry Shortcake
(ベリーのショートケーキ)
Fresh, colorful berries dance together in a bath of lightly sweetened cream sandwiched by a buttery, crumbly shortcrust biscuit

Matcha Mascarpone Cheesecake
(抹茶ゃチーズケーキ)
Dense and delectable cheesecake made with Italian cheese and supreme quality, Japanese green tea set atop a buttery shortcrust

Vanilla Bean Mascarpone Gelato
(バニラマスカルポーネアイスクリーム)
Made with local, pasture-raised eggs, whole vanilla bean, and Italian style cream cheese

Green Tea Ice Cream (抹茶アイスクリーム)
Made with local, pasture-raised eggs and premium, Japanese matcha

Brown Sugar Ice Cream  (黒砂糖アイスクリーム)
Made with local, pasture-raised eggs and dark brown sugar


MOCHI DESSERTS:
(Mochi desserts can be combined. Excludes strawberry mochi ice cream)

Sasa Mochi （笹餅)
Two pieces of sweet mugwort rice balls rilled with red bean and wrapped in bamboo leaves

Kashiwa Mochi (柏餅)
Two pieces of sweet red bean paste within a mugwort-flavored, glutinous rice ball wrapped in an oak leaf

Sakura Mochi (桜餅)
Two pieces of red bean filled glutinous rice cake wrapped in a seasoned cherry tree leaf

Strawberry Mochi Ice Cream(苺餅アイスクリ-ム)
Strawberry ice cream coated in strawberry flavored glutinous rice cake

Adzuki Daifuku (大福餅)
A delightful chewy rice cake speckled with red adzuki beans and filled with sweetened red adzuki bean paste

          

                 

Potato Suri Nagashi　$6.50
(芋のすり流し)
Japanese pureed soup made with creamy, robust potatoes. Served cold(available in place of miso soup + $3)


Buta Bara Nikomi　$13.95
(豚バラ煮物)
Tender pork belly braised in a robustly flavored soy sauce. Served au jus with Japanese mustard 

Maguro Sanshō  　 $12.95
(鮪山椒)
Grilled tuna, marinated with Japanese Green peppercorns, tossed with sliced onion, olive oil, lemon, and ginger

Geso Pon　$8.50
(下足ポン酢)
Seasoned and starched squid tentacles flash fried and marinated with a citrus-soy sauce with grilled peppers

Mombetsu Satsuma Age　＄10.00
(紋別さつま揚げ)
Fish cake from Mombetsu city in Hokkaido made with Pollack. Tender, yet chewy, it is grilled and served with freshly grated ginger root and soy

Namadako Kara Age  　  $12.95
(鮹唐揚げ)
Bite sized pieces of raw octopus, coated in seasoned breading, and flash fried to a golden crisp

Takenoko Hasami Age　$9.50
(筍鋏揚げ)
Thinly sliced bamboo shoots sandwich stuffed with seasoned, chopped shrimp and tenpura  fried to a light crisp



Hamo (Pike Conger)(鱧)
A seasonal speciality in Kyoto, hamo is part of the eel family and has a delicate flavor with a meaty texture

Hamo Zukushi (づくし)　$18.95
A sampler of the hamo dishes

Hamo Zaku (ざく)　$10.50
Served with sweet, pickled cucumbers

Hamo Sushi (すし)　$12.50
Two pieces of pressed hamo over sushi rice

Hamo Tenpura or Katsu 　$12.50
(天麩羅)(カツ”)
Tenpura battered and fried OR panko breaded and deep-fried

Hamo Otoshi (おとし)　$12.50
Blanched and served cold with a citrus ponzu dipping sauce and chopped scallions and a grated, spicy daikon radish

Ayu Shioyaki　$15.00
(鮎の塩焼き)
A symbol of warm weather in Japan, this sweetfish is simply salted and grilled over charcoal.  This creates a salty,crispy skin with a slightly sweet, tender flesh. Customer’s choice of sudachi (Japanese citrus) infused ayu or traditional ayu.

Cha Zaru Soba　$10.00
(茶そば)
Al dente buckwheat noodles made with green tea. giving them a shade of green and a matcha flavor. Served chilled with a house-made soy dipping sauce, chopped scallions, and wasabi