Ando Japanese Restaurant

and Sushi Bar

5889 Pfeiffer Road
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(Blue Ash)
For reservations & info call:
(513) 791-8687

A 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!

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

Ando Sushi Bar Cincinnati 20th Anniversary

-MOCHI DESSERTS-

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

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

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

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

Current Special Dishes Beginning
Saturday, September 14th 2019

-SOUP AND SALAD SPECIALTIES-

Local Seasonal Salad
(in place of side salad with meal +$2.50)
(サラダ)
Made from all organic, locally grown lettuces, heirloom cherry tomato, ground cherries, and radish. Choice of ginger house dressing OR black sesame vinaigrette

Akamoku Miso Soup 　+$2.00
Akamoku (sargassum seaweed) has a distinctive texture and earthy flavor. It grows on rocky reefs in the calm seas of Japan and is known for its health properties.

Kabocha Suri Nagashi　(かぼちゃのすり流し)
Hot, puréed soup made with caramelized onion and locally grown Japanese pumpkin. *available in place of miso soup (+$3

-MEAT SPECIALITIES-

Wagyu Amiyaki　(和牛網焼き)
Thinly sliced, bite sized pieces of Ohio raised Wagyu beef quickly seared on a special “ami” or net patterned grill. Served warm with yuzu kosho and grated horseradish

Kurobuta Misozuke (豚バラのみそ漬け)
Two charcoal grilled skewers of scallions and Berkshire pork belly marinated in sweet red miso sauce

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

Gyu Suji　(牛すじ煮込み)
Angus beef tendon stewed until meltingly tender in a rich soy sauce with onion and yam noodles

-VEGETABLE SPECIALTIES-

Seasonal Tenpura Appetizer 　（季節の天ぷら）
A medley of fresh, seasonal vegetables and Japanese fish tenpura battered and lightly fried. *ask your server about the current content

Shishito Shōga Yaki (獅子唐辛子ショウガ焼き)
Locally grown Japanese green peppers with a mild, juicy flavor bathed in ginger infused soy sauce and blistered over charcoal

Karashi Renkon (辛子蓮根)
Fresh, spring lotus root stuffed with miso infused with Japanese mustard and tenpura fried in a seasoned batter

Renkon Kinpira（蓮根キンピラ）
Fresh, crisp lotus root sliced thinly and sautéed with sesame and a splash of sweet soy sauce

Yaki Shiitake 　 (焼き椎茸)
Fresh, locally harvested shiitake mushrooms lightly marinated in a house soy-dashi stock and grilled over charcoal

Shiitake Foil yaki 　 (椎茸フイル焼き)
Fresh, locally harvested shiitake mushrooms seasoned with a sprinkle of salt and a slab of butter, then steamed in a foil pouch

-SEAFOOD SPECIALITIES-

Wakasagi Isobeage Tenpura（公魚磯辺揚げ天ぷら）
Seven pieces whole, Japanese smelt from Hokkaido fried in tenpura batter

Kaki Furai　(牡蠣フライ)
Six Pacific oysters, panko breaded and deep fried. Served with shredded cabbage and house sauce

Yaki Kaki　(焼牡蠣)
Large pacific oyster grilled on the half shell and served with ponzu dipping sauce. *Sold individually

Gindara Kama Saikyo Yaki (銀鱈ｶﾏの西京焼き)
Very Tender Black Cod collar, lightly salted and grilled over charcoal

-HOMEMADE DESSERTS-

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

Dark Chocolate Soymilk Panna Cotta
(チョコレート豆乳パンナコッタ) *Dairy and Gluten Free*
Eggless custard made with pure soy-milk and dark chocolate. Served with a flourless peanut butter cookie

Kabocha Ice Cream (南瓜アイスクリーム)
Made with local, pasture-raised eggs, locally grown, robust Japanese pumpkin, and organic spices

Vanilla Mint Brownie Ice Cream
(ミントとブラウニーアイスクリーム)
Made with local, pasture-raised eggs, and dark chocolate, chewy brownie pieces

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

Kokuto Ice Cream (黒糖アイスクリーム)
Made with local, pasture-raised eggs and Okinawan brown sugar

ANDO JAPANESE RESTAURANT
5889 Pfeiffer Road
Blue Ash, OH 45242

For reservations & info call:
(513) 791-8687

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*Prices subject to change without notice.