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
Friday April 19th, 2019

-------------SEASONAL FISH-----------------

Bachi Chu Toro/Big Eye Fatty Tuna from Ecuador

Hotaru Ika/ Firefly squid from Japan
Katsuo(hatsumono)/ Bonito (first of the season) from Japan

King Salmon /from New Zealand
Arctic char/from Iceland

----------------SPECIAL MEAT DISHES--------------------
Wagyu Sukiyaki　
(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

Buta Bara Nikomi　
(豚バラ煮物)
Tender pork belly braised in a robustly flavored soy sauce. Served au jus with Japanese mustard

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

Buta Bara Ichiyaboshi　
(豚バラ一夜干し)
Tender pork belly bacon cured in house with Japanese sea salt. Thin strips are panfried to a crisp and finished with a splash of soy

Kurobuta Misozuke
(黒豚味噌漬け)
Thick, juicy bone-in pork chop, marinated in a special ginger and red miso sauce, and grilled over charcoal

-----------SEASONAL VEGETABLE APPETIZERS-----------

Aomame Jitate Kani Shinjo Iri Soup　
(青豆仕立てカニ新庄入スープ)
Smooth, pureed soup made with fresh English peas and served with snow crab and white fish dumplings. *available in place of miso soup +$3

Shin Gobo Tenpura　
(新牛蒡天ぷら)
Fresh, spring harvest burdock root from Japan lightly battered and fried. Served with matcha jio (green tea infused sea salt)

Korokke　
(コロッケ)
Potato croquettes made with ground beef, caramelized onion, asparagus, carrot, and corn panko breaded and deep fried

------------SEASONAL SEAFOOD SPECIALS---------------
Hotaru Ika Shogajoyu
(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

Hotaru Ika Su Miso Ae　
(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

Anago Yanagawa 　
(穴子柳川)
Thinly sliced, fresh gobo (burdock) root simmered in a soy stock with egg and sea eel

Hashiri Ayu Shioyaki (LIMITED)　
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

Sake Kama Yuan　
(さけかまゆあん）
Scottish Salmon collar marinated in a citrus sake soy sauce and grilled over charcoal

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

Blackberries and Yogurt
(ブラックベリーとヨーグルト)
Frozen Yogurt and Blackberry sorbet tower paired with angel food cake and fresh black berries

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

Red Bean Ice Cream
（小豆のアイスクリーム）
Made with local eggs and prized Hokkaido adzuki red beans

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.