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

Current Special Dishes Beginning
Saturday, June 21st, 2019

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

Fresh fish from Japan
Hamo. Pike eel
Ezo awabi. Abalone
Kibinago. Silverstrip herring
Suzuki. Sea bass
Uni. Sea urchin
Asari. Manila clam from Boston
Amadai tile fish. from Boston
Iwana. Arctic char from Iceland

---------LOCAL SPECIALS----------
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), Tartare (raw and finely chopped and mixed with scallions and ginger, flying fish roe on top), Kushiage (Skewered, panko breaded and deep fried)

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

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

Buta Bara Shio Koji
(豚バラ塩麹)
Two charcoal grilled skewers of scallions and fatty pork belly marinated in a sake starter

-----------SEAFOOD APPETIZERS-----------
Tako Nuta　
(蛸饅)
Thinly sliced octopus and local green onion with a vinegar miso dressing

Hamo Tenpura　
(天麩羅)
Summer time special, fresh Pike Conger tenpura battered and fried

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

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

---------HOMEMADE DESSERTS--------

Anmitsu
(あんみつ)
A Japanese classically sweet treat to beat the summer heat. Sweet red bean paste, vanilla bean ice cream, fresh fruit, cubed kanten (agar-agar) jelly, matcha sponge cake

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

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

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.