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
Friday, August 16th 2019

-FISH FROM JAPAN-
Hiramasa/Flat Amberjack/平政
Sagoshi/Young Spanish Mackerel/サゴシ
Umeiro/Blue Fusilier/ ウメイロ
Kosho Dai/Crescent Sweetlips/コショウダイ
Akahata/Red Grouper/赤羽太

-MEAT SPECIALITIES-

Wagyu Ichimatsu (和牛肉市松）
Thin slices of Ohio raised beef rolled around daikon radish and carrot, then braised in a seasoned soy sauce

Wagyu Sukiyaki　$55/person (minimum two person)
(和牛のすき焼き)
Table side cooked stew with a colorful and delicious platter of vegetables, tofu, noodles, and Ohio raised Wagyu beef. *also available as Shabu Shabu

Kurobuta Shiokoji　(黒豚塩麹)
16 oz., juicy bone-in pork chop, marinated in a salted sake starter, and grilled over charcoal

-VEGETABLE SPECIALTIES-

Moro Q　(きゅうりともろみ味噌)
Fresh, locally grown cucumbers served with a red, barley miso *Vegan

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 *Vegan
*also available tempura fried

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-

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)　
Served with sweet, pickled cucumbers

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

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

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

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

Shishamo 　(柳葉魚)
Japanese smelt grilled whole with roe. *three whole fish per order

-HOMEMADE DESSERTS-

Creamy Coffee Panna Cotta (バニラアのパンナコッタとコーヒー豆)
Smooth, eggless custard made with cream and whole vanilla bean topped with coffee infused hanamame (scarlet runner bean)

Warm Chocolate Cake (チョコレートケーキ)
Individually sized and made with dark, velvety chocolate. Served warm with ice cream

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.