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Our Menu

Lunch Dinner

Lunch Omakase Bento

KUSHIYAKI

served with a side salad or roasted miso soup & teppan rice or garlic noodles

*Yaki Bento

$15.00
choice of 3 skewers

SUSHI

served with side salad or roasted miso soup

*Sushi Bento A

$15.00
chef's choice of 3 pc nigiri & 3pc hosomaki, 4 pc cali roll

*Sushi Bento B

$25.00
chef's choice of 5pc nigiri & 3pc hosomaki, 4pc philly roll

*Sushi Bento C

$25.00
choice of 2 skewers, teppan rice or garlic noodles, chef's choice of 3pc nigiri, 4pc cali roll

Small Plates

Edamame

$7.00/+
sea salt $7 | spicy garlic $8 | truffle oil $9
Fried Chicken Karaage photo

Fried Chicken Karaage

$8.00
taiwanese inspired fried chicken bites, thai basil, scallions, pickled daikon, carrots, side of creamy sauce

Fried Calamari Geso Karaage

$9.00
squid, side of spicy aioli

Gyoza

$9.00
pork or veggie

Saku Fries

$8.00
truffle aioli, in-house made furikake, parmesan, scallions

Signature Nigiri & Sashimi

Paired with unique sauces & toppings | Nigiri 2pc per order / Sashimi 3pc per order (unless stated)

*Wild Bluefin Tuna photo

*Wild Bluefin Tuna

$10.00
Maguro
*Wild Salmon photo

*Wild Salmon

$8.00
Sake
*Wild Yellowtail photo

*Wild Yellowtail

$9.00
Hamachi

*Tuna Belly

$20.00
Toro (2pc)

*Salmon Belly

$9.00
Sake Toro

*Yellowtail Belly

$10.00
Hamachi Toro
*Japanese Scallop photo

*Japanese Scallop

$12.00
Hotategai

Freshwater Eel

$8.00
Unagi

*Sea Eel

$9.00
Anago

Snow Crab

$11.00
Zuwaigani (2pc)

*Salmon Roe

$8.00
Ikura

*Sweet Shrimp

$14.00
Ama-Ebi (2pc)

*Sea Urchin

$20.00
Japanese Uni (2pc)

*A5 Japanese Miyazaki Wagyu

$30.00
Japanese Beef (2pc)

Soup, Salads & Sides

Roasted Miso Soup

$5.00
toasted sesame, tofu, in house made furikake

Otoshi

$5.00
assorted pickled veggies

Seaweed Salad

$7.00
cucumber, seaweed, microgreens

Side Salad

$5.00
spring mix, cherry tomatoes, red onions, inhouse made ginger dressing

*Hamachi Shot

$11.00
yellowtail, avocado, red onions, scallions, quail egg, tobiko, rice puffs, in-house made ponzu

*Poke Salad

$12.00
wild bluefin tuna, wild salmon, wild yellowtail, avocado, microgreens, fried shallots, tempura puffs, house made ponzu, served w/ wonton chips

Garlic Noodles

$7.00
topped with parmesan, scallions, in house furikake

Teppan Fried rice

$6.00
topped with scallions, fried onions, creamy sauce, and in house furikake

Sushi Rice

$4.00

Classic Rolls

Rolls 5-8pc per order (option to make spicy)

*Wild Bluefin Tuna

$10.00
Maguro

*Wild Salmon

$8.00
Sake

*Wild Yellowtail

$9.00
Hamachi

*Sea Eel

$9.00
Anago

Freshwater Eel

$8.00
Unagi

*Japanese Scallop

$12.00
Hotategai

Real California

$11.00
snow crab, cucumber, avocado, tobiko

California

$8.00
imitation crab, cucumber, avocado, tobiko

*Philly

$9.00
salmon, cucumber, creamcheese

Salmon Skin

$7.00
crispy salmon skin, cucumber, topped with spicy aioli, scallions, and tobiko

Tempura Shrimp

$13.00
tempura jumbo shrimp, cucumber, asparagus, topped with tobiko, microgreens, spicy aioli

Spider Roll

$15.00
Sawagani | tempura soft shell crab, cucumber, asparagus, topped with tobiko, microgreens, bbq sauce

Veggie

$7.00
cucumber, avocado, tekuan, asparagus

Hand Rolls

(option to make spicy)

*Bluefin Belly Negi Toro

$12.00
scallions, special soy sauce

*Salmon Belly Sake Toro

$11.00
cucumber, tosazu sauce

*Yellowtail

$11.00
Hamachi | shoshito pepper, avocado, ponzu

Eel Unagi

$9.00
avocado, cucumber, bbq eel sauce

Snow Crab Zuwaigani

$11.00
avocado, cucumber, mayo

Garden (vegan)

$7.00
cucumber, avocado, asparagus, tekuan

Yakitori & Kushiyaki

Robata grilled skewered meats & veggies. One skewer per order; Served in no specific order

Chicken photo

Chicken

$5.00
Negima | thigh, breast, scallions, creamy sauce
Ribeye photo

Ribeye

$7.00
garlic hoisin sauce
Pork Belly photo

Pork Belly

$6.00
Butabara | savory & sweet char siu

Shrimp

$5.00
Ebi | togarashi, yuzu citrus, seasalt
Asparagus photo

Asparagus

$5.00
bacon wrapped

Tofu

$5.00
jalapeno pepper sauce
Oyster Mushroom photo

Oyster Mushroom

$4.00
tare sauce, seasalt

King Trumpet Mushrooms

$4.00
tare sauce, seasalt

Cherry Tomatoes

$4.00
ponzu, seasalt
Shoshito Peppers photo

Shoshito Peppers

$5.00
Pineapple photo

Pineapple

$5.00
cinnamon, brown sugar

Cocktails

East Meets West photo

East Meets West

$15.00
Tequila, lemon juice, tamarind, passionfruit

Black Lemon

$14.00
Cognac, rye, orgeat, black lemon bitters

Lemongrass Ginger

$14.00
Bourbon, lemon juice, lemongrass, ginger, honey

Melon Smash

$15.00
Gin, lime juice, watermelon, Thai basil

Blushing Rose

$14.00
Garden spritz, sakura vermouth, grapefruit juice

Locomotion

$15.00
Rum, Hypnotiq, lime & pineapple juice, pandan infused Coco Lopez

Kaiyō

$14.00
Vodka, Kombu brine

Not an Espresso Martini

$14.00
Vodka, Nigori sake, Irish cream, matcha, vanilla

Sake

SINGLE SERVE

Perfect Snow

$14.00/6oz
21% ABV | Kikusui Nigori Genshu, Niigata Full Body, crisp, floral, long finish

Sunflower Skyline

$14.00/6oz
16% ABV | Amabuki Junmai Ginjo Himawari, Saga Smooth body, crisp finish, hazelnut, wildflowers, and anise

Manhattan Marigold

$14.00/6oz
15% ABV | Amabuki Yamahai Omachi Junmai, Saga Marigold flowers, funky and anise

Playful Pandas

$14.00/6oz
15% ABV | Miyozakura Junmai, Gifu Smooth and full, dry finish, floral

Gold Can

$18.00/7 oz
19% ABV | Kikusui Funaguchi Nama Genshu, Niigata Cask Strength, full-bodied, tropical fruit, hazelnut

Onyx Can

$20.00/7 oz
19% ABV | Kikusui Kunko Funagushi Nama Genshu, Niigata Cask Strength, lush, full, powerful

MIO Sparkling

$20.00/10 oz
5% ABV | Shirakabe Gura, Hyogo Bubbly, similar to prosecco, pear, grape

SHARE

(bottle)

Cloudline

$32.00/10 oz
15.5% ABV | Hakkaisan Tokubetsu Honjozo, Niigata Clean, dry, well-rounded, classic intro sake

Cherry Bouquet

$80.00/24 oz
15% ABV | Dewazakura Oka Ginjo Floral, touch of pear and melon, soft on palette

The Violet One

$46.00/24 oz
14% ABV | Sho Chiku Bai Sho Ginjo Nigori, USA Pineapple, melon, vanilla, marshmallow, decadent, and creamy

Mirror of truth

$65.00/24 oz
15% ABV | Masumi Okuden Kantsukuri Junmai, Kanto Soft, berries, dried fruit, soft rounded and smooth

Happy Bride

$68.00/24 oz
8% ABV | Kamoizumi Kome Kome, Chugoku Lighter ABV, mildly sweet, Riesling esque

Three Dots

$77.00/30 oz
16% ABV | Kamoizumi Shusen Junmai, Chugoku Earthy, nutty, creamy, subtle cherry

Drunken Whale

$78.00/24 oz
15% ABV | Suigei Tokubetsu Junmai, Kochi Umami, dry, well rounded with all food, fresh

Dreamscape

$79.00/24 oz
15.8% ABV | Kokken Tokubetsu Junmai, Fukushima Fresh, mellow, melon, almond, with a gentle rounded texture

Immortal Wing

$82.00/24 oz
15% ABV | Senkin Junmai Daiginjo, Tochigo Juicy, bright, melon, tropical fruit, vibrant

Pink Lady

$85.00/24 oz
16% ABV | Amabuki Junmai Rose, Saga Rose lovers sake, strawberry blossom, rhubarb

Born Gold

$90.00/24 oz
15% ABV | Born Gold Muroka, Fukui Fruity tones, green grape, golden apple, with a touch of citrus

Southern Beauty

$95.00/24 oz
17% ABV | Nanbu Bijin Shinpaku Junmai Daiginjo, Iwate Melon, lychee, elegant, luscious

Dew Drop

$99.00/24 oz
15% ABV | Kubota Junmai Daiginjo, Niigata Melon, pear, balanced acidity and texture, smooth

BOTTLE ONLY

10,000 Dreams

$200.00/24 oz
14% ABV | Kubota Manjyu Junmai Daiginjo, Niigata Fuji apple, tart pear, clean, honeysuckle

Dreams Come True

$600.00/1 L
16% ABV | Born Yume wa Masayume Junmai Daiginjo, Fukui Mango, Papaya, Honey, Peach, highly limited bottling

Beer

By the glass

Lucky Cat, Bold Mariner Virginia

$6.00

Sapporo

$6.00

Orange Passion Mimosa, Flying Embers

$6.00

Allagash White, Allagash Brewing

$6.00

Reptar Juice Hazy, 26 Acres Brewing

$8.00

Cube West Coast IPA, Protagonist

$7.00

Wine

By glass & bottle

RED

Tribute Cabernet

$11.00
$41.00

Pessimist Red blend

$13.00
$48.00

Nielson Pinot noir

$13.00
$49.00

Broquel Melbac

$14.00
$50.00

Daou Cabernet

$15.00
$59.00

WHITE

Old Soul Chardonnay

$9.00
$36.00

Toresella Pinot Grigio

$10.00
$40.00

Davis Bynum Chardonnay

$12.00
$47.00

Wairau Sauvignon Blanc

$13.00
$51.00

BUBBLES

Avissi Prosecco

$10.00
$40.00

Sauvage Rose, Sparkling

$14.00
$54.00

The Beach Rose, Still

$12.00
$48.00

Gruet Brut

$14.00
$59.00

Chandon Garden Spritz

$17.00
$67.00

Crepe Cakes

Crepe Cakes

$15.00
( served with vanilla bean ice cream ) Green Tea $15 | Biscoff $15 | Strawberry Lychee $15

Small Plates

Edamame

$7.00/+
Sea salt $7 | spicy garlic $8 | truffle oil $9

Fried Chicken Karaage

$9.00
Taiwanese inspired fried chicken bites, thai basil, scallions, pickled daikon, carrots, side of creamy sauce

Fried Calamari Geso Karaage

$9.00
Squid, microgreens, side of spicy aioli

Saku Fries

$9.00
Truffle aioli, in-house made furikake, parmesan, scallions

Dumplings Gyoza

$9.00
Pork or Veggie, flash fried, scallion dumpling sauce

Garlic Miso Clams

$15.00
Fresh garlic miso butter broth, served w/ french baguette

Kama Grilled Fish Collar

$15.00
Salmon or Yellowtail, scallion ponzu sauce
Roasted Bone Marrow photo

Roasted Bone Marrow

$18.00
5 spice, garlic hoisin, house made sriracha, micro-cilantro, served w/ french baguette

*A5 Japanese Miyazaki Wagyu

$30.00/per oz
3oz min. Served with hot plate, fresh sliced garlic, microgreens, sea salt, fresh wasabi

Signature Nigiri & Sashimi

Paired with unique sauces & toppings; Nigiri 2pc per order / Sashimi 3pc per order ( unless specified 2pc ) All bellies with option to sear ; Fresh wasabi available upon request | $1

*Wild Bluefin Tuna

$10.00
Maguro

*Wild Salmon

$8.00
Sake

*Salmon Belly

$9.00
Sake Toro

*Wild Yellowtail

$9.00
Hamachi

*Yellowtail Belly

$10.00
Hamachi Toro

*Sea Eel

$9.00
Anago

Freshwater Eel

$8.00
Unagi

*Japanese Scallop

$12.00
Hotategai

*Snow Crab

$11.00
Zuwaigani ( 2pc )

*Salmon Roe

$8.00
Ikura

*Sweet Shrimp

$14.00
Ama-Ebi ( 2pc )

*Sea Urchin

$20.00
Japanese Uni ( 2pc )

*Tuna Belly

$20.00
Toro Belly (2pc)

*A5 Japanese Wagyu

$30.00
Japanese Beef ( 2pc )

Soup, Salads & Sides

Roasted Miso Soup

$5.00
Toasted sesame, tofu, house made furikake

Otoshi

$5.00
Assorted pickled veggies

Seaweed Salad

$7.00
Cucumber, seaweed, microgreens

*Hamachi Shots

$12.00
Wild yellowtail, avocado, fried onions, scallions, tobiko, house made ponzu, wasabi yuzu ponzu, truffle salt

*Poke Salad

$12.00
Tuna, salmon, yellowtail, avocado, microgreens, fried shallots, tempura puffs, house made ponzu, served w/ wonton chips

Garlic Noodles

$8.00
Parmesan, scallions, tobiko, house furikake, creamy sauce

Teppan Fried Rice

$6.00
Topped with scallions, fried onions, microgreens, creamy sauce, and house made furikake

Sushi Rice

$4.00

Rolls & Hand Rolls

Rolls 5-8pc per order / Hand roll 1pc per order ( option to make spicy )

*Wild Bluefin Tuna

$10.00
Maguro |

*Bluefin Belly

$12.00
Negitoro | Bluefin belly & scallions

*Wild Salmon

$8.00
Sake

*Wild Yellowtail

$9.00
Hamachi

*Sea Eel

$9.00
Anago

Freshwater Eel

$8.00
Unagi

*Japanese Scallop

$12.00
Hotategai

Salmon Skin

$7.00
Crispy salmon skin, cucumber, topped w/ spicy aioli, scallions, tobiko

*The Real California

$11.00
Snow crab, cucumber, avocado, tobiko

California

$8.00
Imitation crab, cucumber, avocado, tobiko

*Philly

$9.00
Salmon, cucumber, creamcheese

Tempura Shrimp

$13.00
Tempura jumbo shrimp, cucumber, asparagus, topped with tobiko, microgreens, spicy aioli

Spider

$15.00
Sawagani | Tempura soft shell crab, cucumber, asparagus, topped with tobiko, microgreens, bbq sauce

Veggie

$7.00
Cucumber, avocado, tekuan, asparagus

Saku Special Sushi Rolls

*Earth & Sea photo

*Earth & Sea

$26.00
Tempura lobster, asparagus, avocado, cucumber, topped with seared filet mignon, spicy aioli, bbq sauce, scallions, tobiko
Jade Dragon photo

Jade Dragon

$16.00
Shrimp tempura, asparagus, topped with bbq eel, avocado, wasabi tobiko, microgreens, roasted garlic wasabi aioli drizzle

*Nirvana

$18.00
Snow crab legs, avocado, cream cheese topped with wild salmon, spicy aioli, bbq sauce, torched, assorted tobiko, scallions, and tempura puffs

*Sunset Horizon

$17.00
Imitation crab, avocado, cucumber, tekuan topped with bluefin tuna, wild salmon, yuzu slices, tobiko, wasabi yuzu
*Sakura photo

*Sakura

$18.00
Imitation crab, avocado, cucumber topped with bluefin tuna, wild hamachi, soy paper, seaweed salad, ponzu

Garden of Eden ( vegan )

$14.00
Cucumber, avocado, tekuan, asparagus topped with bbq sauce, microgreens, rice puffs, soy paper

Yakitori & Kushiyaki

Robata grilled skewered meats & veggies. One skewer per order; Served in no specific order

Chicken

$5.00
Negima | Thigh, breast, scallions, pickled daikon & carrots

Ribeye

$7.00
5 spice, garlic hoisin, house made sriracha, micro cilantro

Pork Belly

$6.00
Butabara | Sweet & savory char siu, topped with pickled red onions

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

$5.00

Japanese Scallop

$6.00
Hotategai | Yuzu citrus, truffle aioli, black sea salt
Tiger Prawn photo

Tiger Prawn

$6.00
Kuruma Ebi | Yuzu citrus, miso garlic butter glaze, black sea salt
Lobster photo

Lobster

MP
Robusuta | Charred miso & yuzu garlic butter glaze

Tofu

$5.00
Flash fried, jalapeno sauce

Oyster Mushroom

$4.00
Truffle oil, black sea salt

King Trumpet Mushrooms

$4.00

Organic Cherry Tomatoes

$4.00

Shoshito Peppers

$5.00

Pineapple

$5.00
Cinnamon, brown sugar

Cocktails

East Meets West

$16.00
Tequila, lemon juice, tamarind, passion fruit

Morimoto

$16.00
Brown butter fat washed bourbon, sesame seed orgeat, yuzu bitters, citrus oil

Lemongrass Ginger

$15.00
Bourbon, lemon juice, lemongrass, ginger, honey
Violet Femme photo

Violet Femme

$15.00
Butterfly pea flower infused gin, lychee, coconut, citrus, rose water

Melon Smash

$15.00
Gin, lime juice, watermelon, Thai basil

Fluffy Cloud

$16.00
Rum, mango, clarified coconut milk, citrus, vanilla bean, toasted sesame seeds

Locomotion

$15.00
Rum, Hypnotiq, lime & pineapple juice, pandan infused Coco Lopez
Koi Pond photo

Koi Pond

$16.00
Peach vodka, orange blossom infused tea, tart kiwi syrup, peach popping boba pearls

Not an Espresso Martini

$15.00
Vodka, Nigori sake, Irish cream, matcha, vanilla

Sake

SINGLE SERVE

Perfect Snow

$14.00/6 oz
21% ABV | Kikusui Nigori Genshu, Niigata Full Body, crisp, floral, long finish

Sunflower Skyline

$14.00/6 oz
16% ABV | Amabuki Junmai Ginjo Himawari, Saga Smooth body, crisp finish, hazelnut, wildflowers, and anise

Manhattan Marigold

$14.00/6 oz
15% ABV | Amabuki Yamahai Omachi Junmai, Saga Marigold flowers, funky and anise

Playful Pandas

$14.00/6 oz
15% ABV | Miyozakura Junmai, Gifu Smooth and full, dry finish, floral

Gold Can

$18.00/7 oz
19% ABV | Kikusui Funaguchi Nama Genshu, Niigata Cask Strength, full-bodied, tropical fruit, hazelnut

Onyx Can

$20.00/7 oz
19% ABV | Kikusui Kunko Funagushi Nama Genshu, Niigata Cask Strength, lush, full, powerful

MIO Sparkling

$20.00/10 oz
5% ABV | Shirakabe Gura, Hyogo Bubbly, similar to prosecco, pear, grape

SHARE

(bottle)

Cloudline

$32.00/10 oz
15.5% ABV | Hakkaisan Tokubetsu Honjozo, Niigata Clean, dry, well-rounded, classic intro sake

The Violet One

$46.00/24 oz
14% ABV | Sho Chiku Bai Sho Ginjo Nigori, USA Pineapple, melon, vanilla, marshmallow, decadent, and creamy

Mirror of Truth

$65.00/24 oz
15% ABV | Masumi Okuden Kantsukuri Junmai, Kanto Soft, berries, dried fruit, soft rounded and smooth

Happy Bride

$68.00/24 oz
8% ABV | Kamoizumi Kome Kome, Chugoku Lighter ABV, mildly sweet, Riesling esque

Three Dots

$77.00/30 oz
16% ABV | Kamoizumi Shusen Junmai, Chugoku Earthy, nutty, creamy, subtle cherry

Drunken Whale

$78.00/24 oz
15% ABV | Suigei Tokubetsu Junmai, Kochi Umami, dry, well rounded with all food, fresh

Dreamscape

$79.00/24 oz
15.8% ABV | Kokken Tokubetsu Junmai, Fukushima Fresh, mellow, melon, almond, with a gentle rounded texture

Cherry Bouquet

$80.00/24 oz
15% ABV | Dewazakura Oka Ginjo Floral, touch of pear and melon, soft on palette

Immortal Wing

$82.00/24 oz
15% ABV | Senkin Junmai Daiginjo, Tochigo Juicy, bright, melon, tropical fruit, vibrant

Pink Lady

$85.00/24 oz
16% ABV | Amabuki Junmai Rose, Saga Rose lovers sake, strawberry blossom, rhubarb

Born Gold

$90.00/24 oz
15% ABV | Born Gold Muroka, Fukui Fruity tones, green grape, golden apple, with a touch of citrus

Southern Beauty

$95.00/24 oz
17% ABV | Nanbu Bijin Shinpaku Junmai Daiginjo, Iwate Melon, lychee, elegant, luscious

Dew Drop

$99.00/24 oz
15% ABV | Kubota Junmai Daiginjo, Niigata Melon, pear, balanced acidity and texture, smooth

BOTTLE ONLY

10,000 Dreams

$200.00/24 oz
14% ABV | Kubota Manjyu Junmai Daiginjo, Niigata Fuji apple, tart pear, clean, honeysuckle

Dreams Come True

$600.00/1 L
16% ABV | Born Yume wa Masayume Junmai Daiginjo, Fukui Mango, Papaya, Honey, Peach, highly limited bottling

Beer

By the glass

Lucky Cat, Bold Mariner Virginia

$6.00

Sapporo

$6.00

Orange Passion Mimosa, Flying Embers

$6.00

Allagash White Pale Ale, Allagash Brewing

$6.00

Reptar Juice Hazy IPA, 26 Acres Brewing

$8.00

Cube West IPA, Protagonist

$7.00

Wine

By glass & bottle

RED

Tribute Cabernet

$11.00
$41.00

Pessimist Red Blend

$13.00
$48.00

Nielson Pinot Noir

$13.00
$49.00

Broquel Melbac

$14.00
$50.00

Daou Cabernet

$15.00
$59.00

WHITE

Old Soul Chardonnay

$9.00
$36.00

Toresella Pinot Grigio

$10.00
$40.00

Davis Bynum Chardonnay

$12.00
$47.00

Giesen Sauvignon Blanc

$13.00
$51.00

BUBBLES & ROSE

Romance Still Rose

$12.00
$48.00

Avissi Prosecco

$10.00
$40.00

Sauvage Sparkling Rose

$14.00
$54.00

Gruet Brut

$14.00
$59.00

Chandon Garden Spritz

$17.00
$67.00

Crepe Cakes

Crepe Cakes

$15.00
( served with vanilla bean ice cream ) Green Tea $15 | Biscoff $15 | Strawberry Lychee $15
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