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:

Japanese Strawberry Shortcake
 (いちごのショートケーキ)
Soft, airy sponge cake layered with smooth, simple cream and fresh strawberries

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

Yuzu Sorbet (柚子のシャーベット)
Made with Japanese citrus, a light refreshing icy treat

Honey Vanilla Ice Cream
（蜂蜜とバニラアイスクリーム）
Made with local eggs and honey with aromatic vanilla beans

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 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



Please Click here to see our standard full menu.

          

                 

SPECIAL FISH/SUSHI:

Mejina/Rudderfish
(眼仁奈)
Houbou/Sea Robin
(魴鮄)
Kamasu/ Sea Pike
(魳 )
Aji/Horse Mackerel
(鯵)
Suzuki/Sea Bass
(鱸)
Kihata/Yellow Grouper
(黄羽太)

APPETIZERS:

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

Onion Suri Nagashi　$6.50
新玉ねぎのすり流し
Creamy, puréed soup made with new crop, sweet onion and potato. Served hot. (Available in place of miso soup + $3)

Gobo Kinpira　$7.95
（キンピラごぼう)
Fresh, earthy burdock root sliced thinly and sautéed with sesame and a splash of sweet soy sauce

Hotaru Ika Su Miso Ae　$8.95
(蛍烏賊酢味噌和え)
Japanese Firefly squid, exclusively caught during spring season, blanched, chilled and served with a white miso sauce

Sukui Dofu 　 $9.50
(すくい豆腐)
Simple, cold tofu served with thinly sliced green onion, freshly grated ginger, and house made soy dashi with a light, distinct flavor. Extremely silky and soft.

Rapini Karashijoyu　$7.50
(ラピニのカラシ醤油)
Fresh broccoli rabe blanched, chilled, and served with a spicy mustard and soy sauce dressin

Sazae Tsubo Yaki   　＄18.00
(富士山鱒)
Top shell shellfish simmered in shell with a light broth, spinach, and kamaboko fishcake. Sold individually

Negima Jiru   　＄9.00
(ねぎま汁)
From-scratch soup made with a light dashi broth and homemade tuna meat balls

Anago Tenpura  　＄25.00
(ねぎま汁)
Sea eel from Tsukiji Market, Japan tenpura battered and deep-fried to a light crisp

Fujisan Masu Yuan Yaki   　＄9.50
(富士山鱒)
Special trout from the waters of Mt. Fuji marinated in a citrus, soy-sake sauce and grilled over charcoal

Mombetsu Satsuma Age　＄11.50
(紋別さつま揚げ)
Fish cake from Monbetsu city in Hokkaido made with Pollack. Tender, yet chewy, it is fried and then grilled and served with freshly grated ginger root and soy

Shima Hokke  $15.00
(縞𩸽)
Whole striped atka mackerel, half-dried, salted, and grilled over charcoal

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