Ki Modern Japanese + Bar - Toronto

Name: Ki Modern Japanese + Bar - Toronto
Address: 181 Bay Street - Brookfield Place, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5J 2T3
Telephone: (416) 308-5888
Price range: CAN$51 and over
Rating: 4.6

4.6

2052 Reviews

CAN$51 and over

Japanese

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ki modern Japanese & bar offers an interesting contemporary menu of Sushi, Japanese small plates, & fabulous shared entrees. A brilliant, cutting edge design incorporates a high profile bar & lounge area, 2 raised dining rooms & Toronto's most dynamic Sushi Bar. ki also offers 3 dramatic private dining areas for groups of 8 to 30 guests & an outdoor bar & patio space on 1 of Toronto's most influential streets.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 30, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(416) 308-5888

Other options

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Japanese Speciality
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(416) 308-5888
Website
http://www.kijapanese.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Chef Hing Wong
Private party facilities
ki offers three exclusive private dining rooms that can accommodate groups for a seated dinner. Featuring an array of shared concept menus and one of the largest sake lists in Canada, private dining guests are given a unique experience.
Private party contact
Michael Tremblay and Divya Taylor: (416) 308-5888

Location
181 Bay Street - Brookfield Place, Toronto, ON M5J 2T3
Neighbourhood
Financial District
Cross Street
Bay & Wellington
Parking Details
Public Lot
Public Transit
Near Union Station Subway Station.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Salmon Poke Bowl$27.00
Atlantic salmon, romaine, avocado, edamame, tamago, taro chips, pickled beets, nori + kabayaki-chilli ponzu
Fuji Bento
spicy albacore tuna maki, yasai roll, salmon, butterfish + ebi sashimi
- 15 Pieces$38.00
Hokkaido Rice Bowl$39.00
snow crab, soy marinated maguro tuna, tobiko, avocado + shiso in a rice bowl

Rice Bowls

served with house salad + warm soba noodles

Quinoa Bowl$27.00
roasted cauliflower, braised king mushroom, crispy tofu, grilled corn, pickled beets, takuan, red chilli + spicy maple vinaigrette
Braised Beef Sukiyaki Bowl$28.00
baby bok choy, pickled chilli + poached egg
Chicken Katsu Set$29.00
breaded chicken cutlet, mustard tonkatsu sauce + steamed rice

Fallbacks

Wagyu + Canadian AAA Beef Burger$28.00
onion jam, arugula + crispy shallots, brioche bun, served with sweet potato wedges + house salad
Teriyaki Salmon$29.00
moromi-miso + teriyaki marinated Atlantic salmon, house salad, sautéed baby bok choy + steamed rice

Soups + Salads

add: grilled yakitori chicken | $8, grilled sushi-grade bigeye tuna | $15

Miso Soup$7.00
tofu, scallions + wakame
Kabocha Squash Soup$10.00
roasted kabocha, vegetable broth + momiji oil
Seaweed Salad$14.00
hiyashi, takuan, toasted nori, pickled red cabbage, cucumber + sesame-ponzu dressing
Sumo Salad
greens, pea shoots, fennel, pickled beets, avocado, asian pear, taro chips, pomegranate + mustard balsamic
- Little Sumo$11.00
- Large Sumo$18.00

Grilled Kushi Yaki (1 Skewer)

Salmon + Shishito$12.00
ginger miso
Striploin$16.00
king mushroom + kosho-teriyaki sauce
Chicken Drumettes$8.00
gochujang pepper miso + sesame seeds
Grilled Shishito Peppers$6.00
spicy soy
Sake-Braised Pork Belly + Green Onion$11.00
glazed with teriyaki + chilli-ponzu sauce
Jumbo Tiger Shrimp$13.00
brushed with mango hot sauce
Chicken + Leeks$8.00
yakitori glaze
Grilled Pineapple$5.00
tangy momiji drizzle

Tempura + Small Bites

House-Made Oshinko Pickles$6.00
Tossed Edamame + Seven Spice$8.00
Grilled Corn Ribs + Ichimi Garlic Dust$10.00
Pork Gyozas$14.00
Assorted Seasonal Vegetable Tempura$14.00
Tempura Calamari$14.00
Maitake Mushroom Tempura$18.00
Bistro Shrimp Tempura$18.00
Lobster Tempura$32.00

Nigiri + Sashimi (2 Pieces)

Binnaga$8.00
albacore tuna
Ebi$9.00
tiger shrimp
Hamachi$14.00
yellowtail
Hotate$10.00
sea scallop
Ikura$11.00
salmon roe
Maguro$8.00
bigeye tuna
Mutsu$8.00
butterfish
Ora King Salmon$12.00
Otoro$30.00
marbled tuna
Sake$8.00
Atlantic salmon
Unagi$10.00
freshwater eel
Zuwaigani$15.00
snow crab
Hokkaido Uni$45.00
sea urchin

Modern Nigiri (1 Piece)

Hamachi$9.00
garlic-leek miso + pickled kumquat + goji berry
Zuwaigani$8.00
snow crab, ginger yuzu soy, red pepper miso + lime zest
Mutsu$6.00
espresso maple-marinated butterfish with beet miso + espresso-infused brown sugar
A5 Miyazaki Wagyu$22.00
thyme-infused Maldon salt

Signature Cold Plates

Beet Miso Marinated Atlantic Salmon$18.00
lemon chilli kabayaki, capers, ichimi nori miso
Beef Striploin Tataki$17.00
spicy sesame dressing + milk garlic chips
Spicy Avocado$13.00
pineapple, tomato, chives, ginger, wasabi-relish + wrapped in cucumber
Miso-Marinated Torched Albacore Tuna$17.00
garlic karashi miso, jalapeño soy + nori crisps
Spicy Maguro + Sake$18.00
on mini crispy rice cakes
Hamachi + Jalapeño$21.00
fresh sliced ginger, shiso + yuzu shoyu

Makimono

Spicy Salmon$16.00
cucumber, red pepper, kizami nori, mango + kimchee miso
Karashi Maguro Tuna Maki$19.00
avocado, mango, takuan, onion pepper salad + ichimi nori miso
California$16.00
snow crab, avocado, cucumber + tobiko
Spicy Tuna$17.00
bigeye tuna, onion-pepper salad + karashi-miso ponzu
Dynamite$15.00
tempura shrimp, mayo, tobiko + cucumber
Torched Salmon$18.00
avocado, pickled kohlrabi, arugula, pea shoots + spicy karashi miso
Lobster$23.00
chilled rock lobster, soy paper, avocado, pickled radish, Boston lettuce + momiji soy
Ki Beef Maki$17.00
teriyaki-glazed Canadian AAA striploin, sweet potato tempura + asparagus
Sweet Potato$14.00
tempura yam, avocado, asparagus + kabayaki sauce
Spicy Scallop$18.00
asparagus, tobiko + spicy mayo
Kyoto Maki$17.00
yellowtail, avocado, crispy rice, takuan + jalapeño-garlic soy
Tempura Butterfish$18.00
snow crab, salmon, butterfish, avocado, cucumber + tobiko

Signature Hot Plates

Umami Tofu$18.00
kelp miso soy, green onion + pickled red chilli
Wok-Tossed Tiger Shrimp$32.00
chilli kabayaki, roasted zucchini, chive bulbs + crispy rice
Marinated Grilled Short Ribs$29.00
Asian pear-soya, sesame seeds + pickled asian pear
Canadian AAA Striploin
black + pink peppercorn, maldon salt, fried onions + sweet potato mash
- 8oz$38.00
Saikyo Miso-Marinated Black Cod$35.00
ikura + fennel-orange sauce
Spiced Miso Duck Confit$32.00
tempura soba coral + cranberry yakitori sauce
A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Striploin
fuji apple-onion jam + apricot compote
- 4oz$90.00

Fallback

Wagyu + Canadian AAA Beef Burger$28.00
onion jam, arugula + crispy shallots, brioche bun, served with sweet potato wedges + house salad

Sides

White Rice
- Steamed$7.00
- Garlic-Fried$9.00
Warm Soba Noodles$8.00
mushroom broth, buckwheat noodles, green onion, wasabi, tempura bits + crispy nori
Sweet Potato Wedges$10.00
wasabi mayo
Fried Eggplant$9.00
kale miso + dried chilli
Roasted Beets$13.00
cashew tofu purée + momiji soy
Sautéed Bok Choy$13.00
momiji-tamari soy + sesame takuan

What 2,052 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

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RayF
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food3service5ambience3
We had reservations at 7:00 pm. We arrived at reception a few minutes ahead the receptionest greeted us by asking us "what do you want?" Not the greeting I expected nor ever experienced. Service at our table was excellent and we had a great time with the excellent sake menu. This was our third visit to Ki, and the food was somewhat disapointing this time. We first came when they were less busy, and the food was made with greater care.
f
fvir
Toronto
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was so knowledgeable and very sweet! We had a great night. Everything she suggested was amazing. It’s been a few years since we’ve visited Ki.
MR
MonR
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was attentive, and ensured we had a great time. We were four women (they helped edit our reservation to 4, despite our error of booking a table for 3). We got margaritas, negronis and purple ice drinks! All of them well done, and presented. Thank lord they have non-paper straws too. Tasty calamari.
CS
CandS
Toronto
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional from every standpoint and consistent with every visit.
MT
MikeThor
Naples
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always the best
SS
ShubhanginiS
Toronto
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 17, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
We weren’t given a table despite making a reservation. Horrible experience !!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had a great date here. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. The service was great. Overall a wonderful experience, would definitely recommend it to others.
RD
RayD
Tampa
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Always a good experience. Staff understands Leaf and Raptors fans need to leave on time to head to games and are very accommodating.
B
Booch
Toronto
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
Missed an order till we paid bill. Who outs red onions in a tuna roll? Disgusting
BR
BenRoy
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely an outstanding experience. We were welcomed by Jamie Bolduc who was exceptional with her service and her food suggestions. Totally a repeatable experience
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Was our first time as a group so asked if our server, Jaimie could suggest shared plates and she made some fantastic choices and worked with someone who had a food allergy.
HS
HunterS
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food never disappoints, hot sake by the kettle full. Always recommend Ki! Service friendly and top-notch.
JS
JasonS
San Antonio
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What an excellent way to spend New Year’s Eve! Fantastic food, great, fun atmosphere. Trendy, clean, the place you want to be. And the food was out of this world!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Good service and food. Portion sizes are small and bit overpriced. Decent overall experience though.
LC
LourdesC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Me encantó el ambiente . Y muy rico todo !! El servicio excelente, el lugar hermoso
AW
AaronW
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was phenomenal, beautifully served and the staff are true professionals with a complete knowledge of the menu. Christian is the best ! 5 ⭐️
GD
GreatDinningDowntownTO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, atmosphere, and dining, no complaints.
M
Mimicoduo
Toronto
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great sushi rolls and server Jesse was attentive and helpful with recommendations. Would go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere and food
EA
EnzaA
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Unique food presentation- great flavours- top notch service
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall3food5service5ambience2
The food, drinks and service were 100% outstanding and on point - plus the restaurant is very beautiful from an interior design perspective. What killed it for me was the damn loud music that was being played as I would have much preferred soft romantic music since I was on a date.
r
rachaelm
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service, food and atmosphere as always!!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Mexico City
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
Excelente lugar con un y ambiente bastante acogedor, lamentablemente la comida no es de lo mejor en su estilo, una pena ya que el lugar es muy lindo
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very fresh enjoyable sushi and black cod
TT
TorontoTim
Toronto
57 reviews
vip
5.0
57 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Still number one japanese restaurant in Toronto Impeccable service and food
BF
BarbaraF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I would like to recognize Chrissy who helped us have a wonderful experience by securing us a great table in the lounge area!
S
Shelagh
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service is excellent. Highly recommend
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first visit to Ki and it won’t be our last. The service was terrific, the food was new and different and so delicious. The sommelier recommended an excellent French wine. Overall it was a fabulous night out.
RP
RobP
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great sushi. Large selection to choose from. Calamari was cooked to perfection not chewy at all. Great bar selection
BA
BarbA
Toronto
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
The wait staff was great as was ambiance. His food recommendations were spot on. Butterfish and black cod was excellent and I would order them again and again. Soba noodles were so bland.
MR
MaryellenR
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food amazing, service great!!
R
Rhulse26
Toronto
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fantastic food and some new additions since my last visit. The waitress and serving team were responsive and never left us waiting. Will be back for sure
AS
AllanS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
The Sticky Caramel Cake With Kabocha + Sweet Potato was disappointing was dry cake textured, nothing sticky at all about it. I couldn't find the toffee caramel (apple), the flattened shiso marshmallow was mainly for decoration I suppose and as per the berries, well, there was one rasberry. I was hoping for something festive, like I expected a sticky cake might be. This just plainly didn't cut it.
WD
WendyD
Toronto
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent sushi, great environment. The service was excellent. We've been to Ki numerous times, it never disappoints!
T
Tornative
Toronto
85 reviews
vip
3.0
85 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience3
I made a dinner reservation for 2 - at a table - over a month ago. When I arrived they seated us at the end of the bar where the smell of fish was overwhelming. I was so irritated I wanted to go to a different restaurant but couldn't find one as everything has been booked for weeks (10 days before Christmas). My reservation did not mention BAR SEATING and I was really irritated. However, our server was great, and the food was amazing and all the diners were cheerful as everyone is in a great holiday mood. I checked the bill twice because it was half of what I thought it would be. That was a pleasant surprise and server got an extra big tip because he was great and dinner bill was reasonable.
JS
JenniferS
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2022
overall3food5service5ambience2
It was cold near the window and I needed to eat with my coat on. It look an hours to receive two sushi rolls…this has not been our experience in the past. Our server was fantastic! Excellent customer service just wondering why it took so long?
SA
SheriA
Toronto
4 reviews
vip
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
The staff was too busy to serve us even though we were there at 3 PM and it wasn't busy. We ordered hot Saky and most of it had spilled by the time it got to us. The food was cold primarily and just terrible. I dropped my fork and asked for a new one but didn't get it until the meal was done. I had been to Ki in the past and it was much better but in my last experience, I would give them a single star just because there is no negative star.
DA
DonA
Toronto
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Food portions are small for the price. Similar quality sushi restaurants portion sizes are around 1.5 times the size for the same price. Overall good quality. Great service. Probably won’t go back due to small portions
JD
JD00
Toronto
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 12, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Amazing food - everything off the menu was spectacular
j
julianryan
Toronto
69 reviews
vip
4.0
69 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Some of the dishes in this rather long in the tooth place are phenomenal others you have to avoid due to the high price point and small portions, on the positive ledger in particular the miso cod, grilled pork and shrimp, beef tataki and wagyu burgers all have such amazing high quality meats sourced we were really impressed, not so much by the maki rolls or fish quality (sushi/sashimi) overall though. Also amazing was a side of roasted beets. The service is always out of this world good, and as we all know that is appreciated so much too. On 'game nights' the place is full of noisy hockey fans.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Ki Modern Japanese + Bar - Toronto using the Order Online button. Ki Modern Japanese + Bar - Toronto also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 308-5888.

Ki Modern Japanese + Bar - Toronto is rated 4.6 stars by 2052 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 30, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(416) 308-5888

Other options

Order online

Google Map for Ki Modern Japanese + Bar - Toronto

181 Bay Street - Brookfield Place, Toronto, ON M5J 2T3

Additional information

Cross Street
Bay & Wellington
Neighbourhood
Financial District
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Japanese Speciality
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Business Casual
Parking Details
Public Lot
Public Transit
Near Union Station Subway Station.
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Hing Wong
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.kijapanese.com/
Phone number
(416) 308-5888
Private party facilities
ki offers three exclusive private dining rooms that can accommodate groups for a seated dinner. Featuring an array of shared concept menus and one of the largest sake lists in Canada, private dining guests are given a unique experience.
Private party contact
Michael Tremblay and Divya Taylor: (416) 308-5888

Ki Modern Japanese + Bar - Toronto

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Private dining

Additional information

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Omakase Sashimi

Tempura Butterfish

Tempura Calamari

Sushi Sets

Salmon Poke Bowl$27.00

Fuji Bento

Hokkaido Rice Bowl$39.00

Rice Bowls

Quinoa Bowl$27.00

Braised Beef Sukiyaki Bowl$28.00

Chicken Katsu Set$29.00

Fallbacks

Wagyu + Canadian AAA Beef Burger$28.00

Teriyaki Salmon$29.00

Soups + Salads

Miso Soup$7.00

Kabocha Squash Soup$10.00

Seaweed Salad$14.00

Sumo Salad

Grilled Kushi Yaki (1 Skewer)

Salmon + Shishito$12.00

Striploin$16.00

Chicken Drumettes$8.00

Grilled Shishito Peppers$6.00

Sake-Braised Pork Belly + Green Onion$11.00

Jumbo Tiger Shrimp$13.00

Chicken + Leeks$8.00

Grilled Pineapple$5.00

Tempura + Small Bites

House-Made Oshinko Pickles$6.00

Tossed Edamame + Seven Spice$8.00

Grilled Corn Ribs + Ichimi Garlic Dust$10.00

Pork Gyozas$14.00

Assorted Seasonal Vegetable Tempura$14.00

Tempura Calamari$14.00

Maitake Mushroom Tempura$18.00

Bistro Shrimp Tempura$18.00

Lobster Tempura$32.00

Nigiri + Sashimi (2 Pieces)

Binnaga$8.00

Ebi$9.00

Hamachi$14.00

Hotate$10.00

Ikura$11.00

Maguro$8.00

Mutsu$8.00

Ora King Salmon$12.00

Otoro$30.00

Sake$8.00

Unagi$10.00

Zuwaigani$15.00

Hokkaido Uni$45.00

Modern Nigiri (1 Piece)

Hamachi$9.00

Zuwaigani$8.00

Mutsu$6.00

A5 Miyazaki Wagyu$22.00

Signature Cold Plates

Beet Miso Marinated Atlantic Salmon$18.00

Beef Striploin Tataki$17.00

Spicy Avocado$13.00

Miso-Marinated Torched Albacore Tuna$17.00

Spicy Maguro + Sake$18.00

Hamachi + Jalapeño$21.00

Makimono

Spicy Salmon$16.00

Karashi Maguro Tuna Maki$19.00

California$16.00

Spicy Tuna$17.00

Dynamite$15.00

Torched Salmon$18.00