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)

Kokuto Manju (黒糖饅頭)
Two pieces of Japanese brown sugar cake filled with smooth, creamy red bean paste

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

HOMEMADE DESSERTS

Chocolate Coffee Mousse
(チョコレートコーヒームース)
Dark chocolate, creamy mousse made with Italian coffee and dark chocolate. Paired with a milk foam, coffee infused scarlet runner beans, and crunchy chocolate biscotti

Matcha Crêpe Cake(抹茶クレープケーキ)
Thin, delicate, green tea pancake stacked on top of each other with smooth buttercream sandwiched between

Mixed Berry Soy Milk Ice Cream *dairy free*
(ベリーと豆乳アイスクリーム)
Made with local, pasture-raised eggs, fresh berry purée, soy milk, and coconut 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

Current Special Dishes Beginning
Saturday, June 15th, 2019

-----------------SPECIAL FISH-----------------------

Chutoro/Fatty Tuna (中トロ)
Aji/Horse Mackerel (鯵)
Chinu/Kurodai/Black Snapper (黒鯛)
Itoyori/Threadfin Bream (糸撚魚)
Iwana/ Arctic Char (岩魚)

--------------VEGETABLE APPETIZERS-----------------
Broccolini Karashijoyu　
(ラピニのカラシ醤油)
Fresh baby broccoli blanched, chilled, and served with a spicy mustard and soy sauce dressing

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

Moro Q　
(きゅうりともろみ味噌)
Fresh, crispy English cucumbers served with a red, barley miso

Gobo Kinpira　
（キンピラごぼう)
Fresh, earthy burdock root, carrot, and yam cake sliced thinly and sautéed with sesame and a splash of sweet soy sauce

Hijiki　
(ひじきの煮物)
Black seaweed salad made with carrot, konnyaku, and tofu skin all simmered in a soy dashi

----------------MEAT APPETIZERS-----------------

Wagyu no Amiyaki　
(和牛の網焼き)
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

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

Menchi Katsu　
（メンチカツ)
Beef croquettes made from ground angus beef and caramelized onion. Two pieces deep fried with panko breading and served with shredded cabbage

---------------SEAFOOD APPETIZERS-----------------
Tai Gobo Arani　
(鯛あらに)
Tender, bone-in Snapper collar simmered in a rich soy stock with fresh, earthy gobo root from Japan. served au jus

Ika Ring Furai　
(イカリングフライ)
Flavorful fried rings of squid body, panko breaded, lightly seasoned, and served with tonkatsu sauce

----------------------------SPECIAL FISH---------------------------------

Chutoro/ Fatty Tuna (中トロ)
Kintokidai/ Big Red Eye Snapper (將軍甲)
Katsuo/ Bonito(鰹)
Iwana/Arctic Char (岩魚)
Shima Aji/Yellow Jack (㠀縞鯵)

---------------------------LOCAL SPECIALS-------------------------------

Kabu to Atsu Age no Nibitashi　
(蕪と厚揚げの煮浸し)
Local Hakurei turnips and young bok choy simmered in a flavorful dashi broth with flash fried tofu. Served chilled

Wagyu Zanmai　
(和牛三昧)
Local, Ohio raised Wagyu beef served three ways: Amiyaki (sliced and seared on a special “net” patterned grill; served with yuzu kosho and horseradish), Tartar (raw and finely chopped and mixed with scallions and ginger, tobiko on top), Kushiage (Skewered and panko breaded and deep fried)

Hakusai to Kabu Shiozuke　
(白菜と蕪の漬物)
Local Napa cabbage and turnip leaves lightly pickled with Arajio sea salt, konbu/kelp, and dried chili peppers

Butabara Shio Koji to Ninnikunome Itame　
(豚バラ塩麹とニンニクの芽炒め)
Pork belly marinated in sake starter and sautéed with local, fresh garlic scapes in sesame oil with a splash of soy sauce

------------------------SPECIAL VEGETABLES---------------------------
Moro Q　
(きゅうりともろみ味噌)
Fresh, crispy English cucumbers served with a red, barley miso

---------------------------SPECIAL SEAFOOD-----------------------------
Ika Ring Furai　
(イカリングフライ)
Flavorful fried rings of squid body, panko breaded, lightly seasoned, and served with tonkatsu sauce

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

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

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.