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 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!

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) 954-0041 to make reservations. We promise you will eat some great food and make some new friends!

                                          

                                                                                 

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Beautiful, crisp winter day. I am very excited to serve the omakase kaiseki box this weekend. It will be limiited again with some minor changes to last weekend. DELICIOUS Japanese uni (it tastes different every time, varying in texture and flavor). As well as killer desserts this weekend. Either go for a tart and sweet lemon tart or decadent chocolate lover's cake! Hope to see you soon. Our menu has changed slightly. You will see our section of omakase offering expanded to include our specials. Pictures coming soon!

SUSHI/SASHIMI:
Toro/Fatty Tuna (Bluefin from Mexico)
Uni/Sea Urchin (from Japan and California)
Kohada/Gizzard Shad (from Japan)
Aji/ Horse Mackerel (from Japan)
Kamasu/ Barracuda (from Japan)
Shima Aji/ Yellowjack (from Japan)
Hagatsuo/ Striped Bonito (from Japan)

Rice:
Tamago Kake Gohan $6.00
Special free range eggs. From Tamaki Farm.
Available raw on top of regular or sushi rice.
Add uni and/or ikura +$5.00

SOUP:
Kabocha Suri Nagashi　$6.50
(かぼちゃのすり流し）*Veg
Creamy, puréed soup made with Japanese pumpkin and caramelized onion. Served hot.
(Available in place of miso soup + $3)

SEAFOOD:
Cold
Ankimo $10.50
(鮟肝)
Simmered monkfish liver, very mild flavored with a unique, cheese-like texture, served with ponzu dipping sauce
Hot
Sawara Saikyo Yaki 　 $28.50
(鰆西京焼)
Buttery King Mackerel fillet marinated in a sweet, white miso and grilled
Tai Kama Saikyo Yaki $12.50
(鯛ｶﾏの 西京焼き) *GF
Red Snapper collar marinated in a sweet miso sauce. Grilled over charcoal. Served with bone. (available as a main in bento box)
Maguro Sanshō 　 $13.95
(鮪山椒)
Grilled tuna, marinated with Japanese Green peppercorns, tossed with sliced onion, olive oil, lemon, and ginger
Yawara Ebi Kara Age $15.50
(やわらえび唐揚げ)
Whole, large soft shelled shrimp dusted with starch and flash fried
Kanpachi Yuan　$15.00
(カンパチゆあん焼）
Buttery Amberjack fillet marinated in a fresh yuzu, sake-soy sauce and grilled over charcoal

MEAT:
Hot
Tanshio to Ninnikunome Itame　$10.50
(タン塩とニンニクの芽炒め)
Thinly sliced beef tongue and garlic scapes sautéed in sesame oil with a splash of soy sauce

VEGETABLES:
Hot
Ninnikunome Itame　$7.50
(ニンニクの芽炒め) *Vg
Garlic scapes sautéed in sesame oil with a splash of soy sauce
Renkon Kinpira
$10.75 Shareable/$5.50 personal
（蓮根キンピラ）
Fresh, crisp lotus root sliced thinly and sautéed with sesame and a splash of sweet soy sauce.
Atsu Age $
(厚揚げ) *GF *Vg
Thick cut, creamy tofu flash fried with a light, crispy skin and served with freshly grated ginger, scallions, and soy sauce

DESSERTS:
Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake
(チョコレートムースケーキ)
Moist, dark chocolate cake layered with luscious, creamy chocolate mousse and velvety chocolate ganache
Lemon Custard Tart
(レモンカスタードのタルト)
Creamy custard made with fresh lemon curd set atop a buttery, sweet crust
Matcha Layer Cake
(抹茶ケーキ)
Made with robustly flavored, premium Japanese green tea a fluffy genoise cake layered with dark chocolate ganache and matcha mousse.
House-Made Ice Cream
(アイスクリーム) *D *Veg
*all ice cream made with pasture-raised, local egg and fresh cream
Brown Sugar (黒糖) *GF
Matcha/Green Tea (抹茶) *GF
pomegranate cheesecake (柘榴チーズケーキ)
Wagashi *GF
(和菓子)
Mizu Manju (水まんじゅう)
Red bean paste encased in a clear jelly
Sakura Mochi (桜餅)
Red bean filled glutinous rice cake wrapped in a seasoned cherry tree leaf