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

Coffee crème Brûlée
コーヒーのクレーム ブリュレ

          

SPECIAL FISH:

Fuefuki/Adjutant
(フエフキ)
Usubahagi/Leatherjacket
(薄葉剝)
Kurohashifuedai/Russel’s Snapper
(クロホシフエダイ)
Houbou/Sea Robin
(魴鮄)
Mahata/Grouper
(真羽太)

Bigeye tuna (from Boston)
King salmon (from New Zealand)
Arctic char (from Iceland)

SPECIAL APPETIZERS:

Kasu Jiru　
(粕潮汁)
Housemade soup made with thinly sliced carrot, daikon, gobo, and fried tofu skin in a creamy broth made with sake lees. *Available in place of miso soup with meal (+$3)

Ankimo 　  
(鮟肝)
Steamed monkfish liver, very mild flavored with a unique, cheese-like texture, served with ponzu dipping sauce

Yaki Kaki　
(焼牡蠣)
Large pacific oyster grilled on the half shell and served with ponzu dipping sauce. *Sold individually

Nama Kumamoto Oyster　
（熊本牡蠣）
These smaller sized oysters are know for their mild brininess and sweet flavor. Served chilled, individually, raw

Renkon Kinpira　
（蓮根キンピラ）
Fresh, crisp lotus root sliced thinly and sautéed with sesame and a splash of sweet soy sauce

Kaki Furai　
(牡蠣フライ)
Six Pacific oysters, panko breaded and deep fried. Served with shredded cabbage and house sauce

Unohana　
(卯の花)
Sautéed strips of gobo/burdock root, carrot and daikon radish mixed with the textured tofu lees (the pulp created after making tofu) in a flavored soy stock

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

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 cabba

Kiriboshi Daikon　
（切干大根）
Strips of dried daikon radish and flash fried tofu skin simmered in a seasoned soy dashi

Gin Hirasu Saikyo Yaki　
(銀ひらす西京焼)
Silver Warehou fish marinated in a sweetened white miso and grilled over charcoal

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

Potato Salad　
（ポテトサラダ）
Japanese style, creamy potato salad made in house with pickled cucumber, onion, and tender carrot

Toro Sanshō Daki　
(とろ山椒炊き)
Large blocks of fatty Big Eye tuna simmered in a rich soy dashi seasoned with Japanese, green peppercorns

MOCHI DESSERTS:


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