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

SPECIAL DESSERTS:
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

Peanut Butter Chip Ice Cream
(ピーナッツバターとチョコチップアイスクリーム）
Made with local, pasture -raised eggs, rich peanut butter, and bittersweet dark chocolate

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

          

                 


Appetizers:
Kabocha Suri Nagashi　
(かぼちゃのすり流し)
Hot, puréed soup made with caramelized onion and locally grown Japanese pumpkin. *available in place of miso soup (+$3)

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

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

Takenoko Jigatsuo with Ingen　
たけのこの煮物といんげん
Sliced bamboo shoots and local, organic green beans simmered in a light colored, full flavored dashi with shaved bonito flake

Maguro Sanshō 　
(鮪山椒)
Grilled tuna, marinated with Japanese Green peppercorns, tossed with sliced onion, olive oil, lemon, and ginger

Kaki Tokoyaki　
Large, Pacific oyster baked with a creamy white sauce and served on the half shell. *served individually

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

Shishito Shōga Yaki
(獅子唐辛子ショウガ焼き)
Locally grown Japanese green and red peppers with a mild, juicy flavor bathed in ginger

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

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

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

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

DESSERTS:

MOCHI

(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