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106 Union Alley, Nevada City, CA
Dinner Menu
Starters
Edamame (GF/V)
Steamed soybeans, tossed in salt. Choose Regular, Spicy, or Garlic (or Spicy-Garlic!) styles.$9.00House Made Miso (GF/V)
Savory miso broth with wakame, mushrooms, and cabbage$7.00Pan-Seared Scallop App
Four pan-seared scallops served in a bright citrus buerre-blanc sauce$24.00Truffled Sashimi (GF)
Chef's choice of thinly sliced fish with truffled ponzu sauce.$24.00Japanese Carpaccio (GF)
Your choice of fish, thinly sliced fish with jalapeños and spicy ponzu.$22.00Hamachi Kama
Yellowtail collar grilled with butter and garlic served with white rice, lemon, and ponzu.$21.00Steelhead Kama
$21.00OUT OF STOCKPork Belly Delight
Tender roasted pork belly glazed with house shogun sauce and served with tangy Asian slaw$20.00OUT OF STOCKButa Balls
Four pork, mushroom and cabbage meatballs, tempura battered and fried then rolled in sweet chili sauce. Served on a bed of cabbage.$18.00Veggie Gyoza
Fried Japanese vegetable potstickers served with sweet brown sauce.$13.00Pork Gyoza
$16.00OUT OF STOCKAgadashi Tofu (V)
Silky, extra-frim tofu squares, deep-fried and served over daikon with a light vegetable broth with ginger and green onions. **Broth is served on the side to retain the tofu texture**$13.00Mixed Tempura
Fresh mix or of organic vegetables and two (2) shrimp hand-dipped in house made tempura batter and deep fried to golden perfection. Topped with sweet Ninja sauce and served with a side of ponzu. Vegetables may include: broccoli, asparagus, shisito peppers, sweet potato, carrots, squash, green onion, and mushrooms. Featured veggies may vary.$22.00Vegetable Tempura
Fresh mix or of organic vegetables hand-dipped in house made tempura batter and deep fried to golden perfection. Topped with sweet Ninja sauce and served with a side of ponzu. Vegetables may include: broccoli, asparagus, shisito peppers, sweet potato, carrots, squash, green onion, and mushrooms. Featured veggies may vary.$20.00Shrimp Tempura
Shrimp hand dipped in house made tempura batter and deep fried.$16.00+Lamb Pop
$32.00Seared Ahi Carpaccio
$23.00OUT OF STOCKSalmon Bites
$22.00Pan Seared Trout
$12.00Scallop Crudo
$22.00Usuzukuri
$22.00Pumpkin Soup
$8.00
Salads
Sunomono Salad (GF/V)
Thinly sliced cucumber, marinated in ponzu, with pickled carrots and micro greens$9.00Seaweed Salad
Japanese wakame dressed with ponzu, & a touch of sesame oil, served over a bed of daikon and garnished with fresh lemon.$10.00Bonsai Green Salad
Fresh greens, tomatoes, carrots, cabbage, wonton strips dressed with creamy sesame dressing$12.00Veggie Poke (GF/V)
Cabbage, Mango, Cucumber, Pickled Beet, Pickled Carrot, Marinated Mushroom, Avocado, Green Onions, Sesame Seeds, Lemon and Ponzu. Make it Spicy! Add 7-Spice and Jalapeno$25.00Classic Poke (GF)
Chopped Salmon or Tuna, over Cabbage, Mango, Cucumber, Pickled Beet, Pickled Carrot, Marinated Mushroom, Avocado, Green Onions, Sesame Seeds, Lemon and Ponzu. Make it Spicy! Add 7-Spice and Jalapeno$32.00
Specialty Rolls
Sakura
$22.00Hiroshima
Tempura Shrimp, Spicy Tuna and Cucumber, topped with 7-Spice-Crusted Seared Albacore, Jalapeno, Green Onions, Geisha sauce and Samurai sauce$22.00Yokahama
Tempura Shrimp, Cream Cheese and Mango, topped with Scallop, Salmon, Lemon, Ninja sauce and Mango sauce$22.00Dragon
Tempura Shrimp and Mango, topped with Hamachi, Lemon, Jalapeno, Spicy Ponzu, Samurai sauce and 7 spice$22.00Spicy Tunagi
Tempura Shrimp and Spicy Tuna, topped with Avocado, Unagi, Samurai sauce, Ninja sauce, Green Onions, Tobiko and Tempura Crunch.$22.00Temple
Tempura Shrimp and Tuna topped with Avocado, Scallop, Lemon, Samurai sauce, and Geisha sauce$22.00Osaka
Tempura Shrimp, KaniKama, topped with Tuna, Crispy Garlic Oil, Green Onions, Samurai sauce, and Geisha sauce *Garlic Oil contains Tree Nuts*$22.00Tokyo
Tempura Shrimp, Cream Cheese and Mango topped with Avocado, Tuna, Tobiko, Ninja sauce and Mango sauce$22.00Tsunami Roll
Cream Cheese and Avocado, topped with Salmon, Lemon, Jalapeno, Samurai and Ninja sauces$22.00Panda
KaniKama, Avocado, and Mango topped with Salmon, Lemon, Geisha sauce, and Ninja sauce$21.00Tomiko
Salmon, Cucumber and Avocado topped with Tuna, Hamachi and Tobiko$21.00Naha
Hamachi, Mango and Daikon, topped with Avocado, Lemon, Basil and Mango sauce$21.00Arigato
Hamachi, Mango and Daikon, topped with Shiso, Jalapeno, Lemon, Citrus Puree, Samurai sauce and Mango sauce$21.00California
KaniKama, Avocado and Cucumber$15.00Wakayama
Tempura Asparagus, Tempura Sweet Potato and Cream Cheese topped with Avocado, Mango, Ninja sauce and Green Onions$20.00Zen Garden (GF/V)
Marinated Mushrooms, Pickled Beets, Pickled Carrots and Cucumber topped with Avocado, Cherry Tomatoes, Sesame Seeds, Geisha sauce, and Ninja sauce$20.00Seven Lucky Gods (GF/V)
Marinated Tofu, Marinated Mushrooms and Cucumber topped with Avocado, Lemon, Jalapeno, Green Onions, 7 Spice, Spicy Ponzu, Geisha sauce and Samurai sauce$20.00Shellfish Paradise
$30.00
Futomaki (Fat Rolls)
Godzilla
Tuna, Albacore, Salmon, Hamachi, Avocado, Cucumber, Green onion and sushi rice wrapped in nori.$27.00Mt.Kita
Shrimp Tempura, Sweet Potato Tempura, Tempura Asparagus, KaniKama, Mango, Avocado and Sushi Rice wrapped in Nori.$26.00Mt Fuji
Tofu, Marinated Mushrooms, Tempura Asparagus, Micro Greens, Cucumber, Mango and sushi rice wrapped in nori.$25.00
Nigiri/Sashimi
Nigiri (2 pc)
your choice of sliced fish over a dab of wasabi and a ball of rice 8.50 for toro add 3.25/piece$10.50Sashimi
4 or 8 pieces of your choice of thinly sliced fish. Toro add $2.00/piece$12.00+Seared Hamachi Toro Nigiri
$15.00Blue Fin Toro Nigiri
$18.00Ikura Salmon Spoon
$20.00Uni & Ikura Spoons
$22.00Crab &Scallop& Ikura Spoons
$22.00Spicy Scallop Tuna Ikura Spoon
$17.00Crab Scallop Spoons
$22.00Scallop & Uni Spoons
$22.00Blue Fin Toro Spoon
$22.00
Hand Roll/ Cut Maki Roll
Negi Hama
Hamachi, Green Onion$13.50Salmon Skin
Crispy Fried Salmon Skin, Cucumber, Green Onion$13.50Spicy Tuna
Spicy Tuna, Avocado, 7 spice, Green Onion$13.50Salmon Avo
Salmon, Avocado$13.50The Lox
Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese, Green Onions$15.50Vegetarian Build-Your-Own
Pick up to four items to include in roll: Avocado, Cucumber, Mango, Pickled Beets, Pickled Carrots, Tempura Asparagus, Daikon, Mushrooms, Shiso, Green onions, Mixed greens, Cream cheese. Choose Geisha or Samurai sauce.$14.50Spicy Scallop
$13.50Spicy Hamachi
$13.50
Don Buri
Chirashi Don
Assorted Chef's choice sashimi over sushi rice with fresh vegetables$42.00Tekka Don
Tuna sashimi over rice$36.00Sake Don
Salmon Sashimi over sushi rice$34.00Unagi Don
$34.00
Sushi Dinner
Sushi/Sashimi Dinner
Chef's choice 5 piece nigiri and 10 piece sashimi plus your choice of one specialty hand roll from menu$64.00Sushi Dinner
Chef's choice 7 piece nigiri plus your choice of one specialty hand roll from menu$40.00
From the Grill
The Shogun (GF)
Miso-sake Marinated grass-fed 14oz New York strip-loin, glazed in house-made Japanese BBQ sauce, togarashi-crusted and grilled to your preference. Served with grilled vegetables of the day.$62.00Cowboy Sashimi
Our miso-sake marinated grass-fed 14oz New York strip-loin, cooked to medium-rare perfection and served tataki style with house-made Japanese BBQ sauce. Served with seasonal vegetables and white rice. 50.00$52.00The Empress (GF)
Sustainable bistro chicken glazed with house-made teriyaki sauce and grilled. Served with white rice and grilled vegetables of the day.$35.00Hambagu
Japanese style 7oz Waygu Burger, grilled onions and tangy red wine reduction sauce, topped with a fried egg and micro-greens. Served with white rice and grilled vegetables of the day.$32.00Chicken Katsu
Organic chicken thigh, panko crusted and deep fried. Serve with house-made katsu sauce, white rice and grilled vegetables.$33.00Teriyaki Chicken
Kids portion of grilled teriyaki chicken, served with white rice and grilled house vegetables.$23.00
Desserts
Mochi
Sweet rice dough wrapped around ice cream. Choose Strawberry, Mango, Chocolate, or Green Tea. Flavors may vary. Two per order.$6.00Tempura Banana
Fresh banana pieces tempura battered and fried. Topped with a scoop of ice cream, caramel sauce, and fresh whipped cream.$16.00Japanese Custard Pancake
$12.00
Drinks
Bangers
Sober
Sushi in a shot glass! Ahi, Scallop or Salmon sashimi pieces over chopped Mango, topped with Ponzu or Spicy Ponzu, Green Onion, Lemon, and 7 Spice. Add extra flavor with a Jalapeno slice or freshly cracked Quail Egg.$6.00Drunken
Your choice of Banger with a shot of house unfiltered sake or house soju. -We recommend taking the shot first as a palate cleanser, followed by the banger.- **KANPAI!!**$8.00
Beer
Sake Bomb
12 oz Sapporo and shot of house unfiltered sake$10.00Asahi 12oz
Rice lager. Delicate, yet rich, full-flavoured body with a refreshing dry aftertaste.$8.00Sapporo
Brewed with light pilsner malt, German Noble hops, and rice. This lager light, soft, and on the drier side (less so than Asahi). Available in 12oz and 20oz bottles.$8.00+Ponderosa Cider
Locally crafted hard apple cider served in a chilled 24oz can. Choose from Cherry-Yuzu, Southern Aspect (Dry, w/ Peach, Tangerine, Honeydew notes), and Ginger Lemongrass. Flavor availability may vary.$8.00Kirin
$7.00+Ponderosa Cider Black Berry Bottle
$14.00Japanese Craft Beer assorted flavors
$9.00
Wine
Juggernaut Hillside Cabernet Sauvignon
This fierce Cabernet was aged in French Oak barrels which is the reason for the nicely dense and velvety flavors. Vanilla and ripe black currants dance on the palate with licorice, black fruit and cassis aromas on the nose. Sonoma County, California$12.00+Pinot Noir Highlands
This Pinot Noir offers elegant spice notes in a classic cool climate style. Santa Maria fruit adds a dark mid-palate of black licorice and ripe blackberry, highlighted by notes of Earl Grey tea, lilac, and fresh Bing cherry. Oregon Central Coast.$13.00+Stoneleigh Marlborough Sauv. Blanc
Dry with bold acidity and minerality. Vibrant aromatics of grapefruit, white peach and passionfruit with a scattering of tropical stone fruits. Marlborough New Zealand$11.00+St Hubert's Stag Chardonnay
Full-bodied and full-flavored Chardonnay. Fresh, elegant and balanced. Flavors of grapefruit, Asian pear, lime with subtle graham crackers. Santa Barbara, California$10.00+Jeio Bisol Prosecco Split
Dry Prosecco features a very fine, lively bead and offers exceptional value. Subtle citrus fruit and spiced pear on the palate with a fresh, clean finish. Sustainable farming. Veneto, Italy$12.00Sparkling Rose Split
$12.00JCB Brut
$25.00Corkage
Let us pour your favorite wine from home!$10.00Cooks Brut
$30.0019 Crimes
$35.00Korbel
$40.00Cooks Mango
$25.00
Filtered Sake
Bushido Can 180ml
Bold and compact, with minerality and a clean finish.$12.00Eiko Fuji "1000 Ways" 180 ml
Soft, clean and versatile sake in a cup.$11.00+Eiko Fugi 10,000 Ways 300ml
$19.00Eiko Fugi 10,000 Ways 720ml
$35.00Night Swim Can
Refreshing notes of banana, baked pear and caramelized pineapple with hints of orange and mint.$11.00Dassai 45
Lush and balanced, with an exceptional aroma and delicate mouthfeel. Notes of apple, orange and pear dance on the tongue, unfurling into a graceful bouquet of mellow fruitiness. It belongs to the highest premium sake category with no brewer's alcohol added.$24.00+Tozai Well of Wisdom
Dry and crisp. Aroma of peach and powdered sugar.$24.00+Momo Kawa Jinmai Ginjo
Soft, clean, medium-dry. Made in Oregon, using rice grown in the Sacramento Valley.$17.00+Cedar Ball
Nutty and smooth with a hint of cedar.$24.00+Living Jewel
A gentle junmai highlighting Kyoto's famous Fushimi water. Aromas of white grape, anise, and a hint of sweet rice. On the palate you will find citrus, white pepper, and fresh herbal notes with a long, clean finish.$24.00+Murai Sugidama TanRei Junmai 720 ml
Nutty and smooth with a hint of cedar.$40.00Eiko Fuji Dry Mountain 720 ml
Silky and dry with a hint of Japanese pear and a crisp finish.$52.00Sword of the Sun 720 ml
Highly drinkable! Medley of banana, melon and pear with a hint of butter.$53.00Ancient Shrine 720 ml
Mellow, balanced and refined.$54.00Yoshinogawa "Gokujo" 720 ml
Dry and clean. Made by the oldest brewery in the Niigata region.$58.00Watari Bune The 55 720 ml
Plump and deep with vibrant fruits. Made using a revived heirloom rice.$58.00Wandering Poet 720 ml
Stone fruits, crisp acidity, with a green, herbal finish.$68.00Everlasting Roots 900 ml
Uber drinkable! Mellow, rustic, and balanced.$72.00Ozeki Dry 750ml
Clean and restrained, made using heavenly Miyamizu water.$25.00Moon on the Water 720 ml
Crafted by a female brewmaster. Soft, juicy, and rich.$78.00Tears of Dawn 720 ml
Dainty and pretty. Notes of banana and sweet rice with a clean and refreshing finish.$82.00KTown Soju Shot
$8.00Kimoto Extra Dry
$45.00Soju Carafe
$6.00+
Unfiltered Sake
Snow Beauty 300ml
Very creamy and sweet with a hearty thickness. Hints of coconut and rice pudding.$18.00Joto Nigori 300 ml
Creamy, tropical and sophisticated.$24.00+Ozeki Yuzu Nigori 300mL
Using the best rice from Northern California and real, fresh yuzu juice from Japan. Serve chilled as an aperitif, dessert sake or accompaniment to spicy foods.$16.00Ozeki Nigori
Creamy, sweet and easy.$14.00+Tozai Snow Maiden
Blizzard-like, bright and savory with an off-dry finish.$11.00+Snow Tiger 720 ml
Silky and off-dry, with a hint of spice.$39.00White Lotus 750 mL
$45.00Ozeki Stawberry Nigori 300ml
$16.00Jello Sake Shots
$7.00
Sparkling and Reserve Sake
Yoshinogawa "Golden Gourd" 720 ml
Crisp, clean, and lengthy Daiginjo brewed by the oldest brewery in the famed Niigata prefecture.$130.00"Divine Droplets" Toko 720 ml
The finest Sake collected a droplet at a time. Luscious layers of pineapple, peach, white flowers and apple.$190.00"Mystery" Black Box Maboroshi 720ml
The Emperor's Choice! Deep, complex, and rich. A powerful collection of pear, peach, Granny Smith apple, lemon grass, honey, tangerine, and mineral aromas. Made using an apple yeast.$290.00Summerfall
A breezy and refreshing sparkling sake made with unpolished California rice & fermented wine cultures. Notes of pear, citrus, and raspberry.$12.00Watermellon splash
$12.00Yuzu Passionflower
$10.00Sparkling Hana
$14.00
Non Alcoholic
Green and Herbal Available
Marble Soda
Japanese carbonated soft drink- a glass bottle whose mouth is sealed by a round marble (instead of a cap) due to the pressure of the carbonated contents. Lychee, Peach, Orange, Melon, Strawberry, Grape, and Original. Flavor availability may vary.$5.00Gourmet Soda (Glass)
Organic Glass Bottle Sodas. Root Beer, Vanilla Cream, and Orange Cream. Flavor availability may vary.$6.00Mexican Soda
Chilled Coca-Cola or Sprite made with real Sugar.$4.00+Ginger Beer
Organic ginger beer.$6.00Just Iced Tea
Organic and lightly sweetened. Flavor availability may vary.$6.00Coconut Water
Organic coconut water with chunks of coconut.$8.00Pellegrino
Italian Sparkling Water. Sizes available may vary.$5.00+Hot Tea
Personal cup OR shareable pot of hot tea. Green and Jasmine loose-leaf teas. Teapot only. Varied flavors of herbal and caffeinated bag teas for cup or teapot.$3.50+Kids Apple Juice
Organic apple juice.$4.00N/A Beer
Heineken 0.0$6.00Figi Water
$4.00Sparkling Cream Soda
$5.00
Employee Drinks
Wine- Chard , Sauv, Blanc- GLASS
$4.00Wine- Chard, Sauv Blanc- BOTTLE
$14.00WIne- Pinot, Cab GLASS
$5.00Wine- Pinot/Cab BOTTLE
$15.00Beer- (Small) Ashai, Sapporo,Kirin
$3.00Beer- (LARGE) Sapporo,Kirin
$4.00Beer- Gold Vibe
$4.00N/A- Marble, Small Mex Soda, Org Sodas, Small Pell, N/A Beer
$2.00N/A- Lg Mex Soda, Med Pell, Ginger Beer, JIT
$3.00N/A- Coconut Water, Large Pell
$4.00Ponderosa Cider
$4.00Ponderosa Cider Blackberry Bottle
$7.00Figi Water
$3.00