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:

Mocha Mousse Layer Cake
(モカムースケーキ)

delicate, espresso sponge cake imbibed with coffee liqueur and layered with densely flavored, velvety soft mousse made with rich dark chocolate and vibrant espresso

Blueberry Ice Cream (ブルーベリーアイスクリーム)
Made with local, pasture-raised eggs and fresh blueberry purée

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:

(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


ANDO JAPANESE RESTAURANT
5889 Pfeiffer Road
Blue Ash, OH 45242

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

          

                 



SPECIAL FISH:
Iwashi/Sardine
(鰯 )
Hamo/Pike Eel
(鱧)
Aji/Horse Mackerel
(鯵)
Kanpachi/Amberjack
(間八)
Kamasu/ Sea Pike
(魳 )
Kochi/Flathead
(鯒）
Makogarei/Marbled Flounder
(真子鰈)

SEASONAL APPETIZERS:

 Kyuri Suri Nagashi　$6.50
河童のすり流し
Japanese, creamy pureed soup made with locally grown english cucumbers. Choice of cold or hot  (available in place of miso soup + $3)

 
Ayu Shioyaki　$15.00
(鮎の塩焼き)
A symbol of warm weather in Japan, this sweetfish is simply salted and grilled over charcoal.  This creates a salty,crispy skin with a slightly sweet, tender flesh. Customer’s choice of sudachi (Japanese citrus) infused ayu or traditional ayu.

Hotaru Ika Shogajoyu　$10.50
(螢烏賊のショウガ醤油)
Japanese Firefly squid, exclusively caught during spring season, blanched, chilled and served with ginger soy sauce

Goma Dofu $7.50
(ごま豆腐)
Smooth, chilled blocks made with sesame flour and agar agar. A delicate tofu-like texture with a slightly nutty flavor

Aspara Shira Ae　$7.50
(アスパラガスの白和え)
Local asparagus, blanched, shocked, and mixed with a toasted sesame and tofu paste

Takenoko Hasami Age　$9.50
(筍鋏揚げ)
Thinly sliced bamboo shoots sandwich stuffed with seasoned, chopped shrimp and tenpura  fried to a light crisp

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)　$10.50
Served with sweet, pickled cucumbers

Hamo Sushi (すし)　$12.50
Two pieces of pressed hamo over sushi rice

Hamo Tenpura or Katsu 　$12.50
(天麩羅)(カツ”)
Tenpura battered and fried OR panko breaded and deep-fried

Hamo Otoshi (おとし)　$12.50
Blanched and served cold with a citrus ponzu dipping sauce and chopped scallions and a grated, spicy daikon radish

Mombetsu Satsuma Age　＄10.00
(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

Gyu Ichimatsu　＄14.00
(牛肉市松）
Thinly sliced Angus strip loin rolled around fresh daikon radish and carrot then braised in a flavorful soy sauce