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!


SPECIAL DESSERTS:

Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta with Sake Poached Peaches
(バニラアのパンナコッタともも)
Smooth, eggless custard made with creme fraiche and vanilla bean paired with sake poached organic peaches

Dark Chocolate Gelato
(チョコレートアイスクリーム)
Made with local, pasture raised eggs, and very dark chocolate

Caramel Cheesecake Ice Cream
(キャラメルのチーズケーキアイスクリーム）
Full-flavored, smooth french style ice cream made with buttery cookie crumbles and a caramelized mascarpone base

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

          

                 

SPECIAL FISH/SEAFOOD:

Torigai/Cockle
(鳥貝)
Kisu/Whiting
(鱚)
Hamo/Pike Eel
(鱧)
Aji/Horse Mackerel
(鯵)
Kanpachi/Amberjack
(間八)
Kochi/Flathead
(鯒）

SPECIAL APPETIZERS:

Kyūri Suri Nagashi　$6.50
きゅうりのすり流し
Creamy, puréed soup made with local, Japanese cucumbers. Served cold. (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.

Moro Q　$7.00
(きゅうりともろみ味噌)
Local, fresh English cucumbers served with a red, barley miso

Fushimi Togarashi    $8.50
(伏見とうがらし) (天麩羅) OR (ショウガ焼き)
Locally grown, Japanese green peppers with a mild, sweet flavor. Customers choice: tenpura battered and lightly fired OR bathed in ginger infused soy sauce and blistered over charcoal

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

Buta Bara Nikomi　$13.95
(豚バラ煮物)
Tender pork belly braised in a robustly flavored soy sauce. Served au jus with Japanese mustard
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
Hijiki　$7.95
(ひじきの煮物)
Black seaweed salad made with carrot, konnyaku, and tofu skin all simmered in a soy dashi

Menchi Katsu　$13.50
（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