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Japanese cooking with a French hand. Small plates to share, chilled soba and cream udon, and a few mains, all made to order.

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Starters

To begin, lightly

Pinwheel Trio Carpaccio*$8.95

Three oceans, one breeze.

Salmon, tuna and yellowtail arranged in a pinwheel, finished with salmon roe, yuzu vinaigrette, truffle salt and fresh dill.

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Hand-Cut Beef Tartare*$9.95

Precision in every cut.

Hand-cut beef tartare finished with egg yolk, fresh herbs, olive oil and a light glaze.

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Salmon Tartare*$9.95

Bright layers from the sea.

Hand-cut salmon layered with bright tomato salsa and seaweed for a fresh balance of richness, acidity and Japanese umami.

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Warm Potato & Egg Salad$9.95

Comfort, with a little color.

Warm potato and egg salad paired with colorful house-pickled vegetables for a comforting balance of creaminess, brightness and gentle acidity.

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Mushroom Chawanmushi with Salmon Roe$4.59

A quiet cup of warmth.

Silky Japanese steamed egg custard with gentle dashi, mushrooms and salmon roe.

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Morel Mushroom & Daikon Broth$10.95

Quiet flavors, slowly revealed.

Morel mushrooms and daikon gently simmered in a clear, delicate broth.

Morel Mushroom & Daikon Steamed Rice$11.95

The fragrance of the season, held in rice.

Steamed rice infused with the earthy aroma of morel mushrooms and the gentle sweetness of daikon.

Lotus Root Chip & Mixed Greens Salad$7.95

Where the garden catches the breeze.

Crisp mixed greens layered with golden lotus root chips and a bright, refreshing dressing.

Colorful House-Pickled Vegetables$6.95

A little garden of color.

A colorful selection of lightly pickled seasonal vegetables, finished with olive oil for a clean, bright and refreshing bite.

Truffle Lotus Root Chips$4.95

Crisp fried lotus root chips lightly finished with truffle aroma and herbs.

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Main Courses

Noodles, rice & the grill

Chilled Sesame & Tofu Soba$15.95

Half portion · Set $17.95 · À la carte $15.95

Chilled soba dressed with roasted sesame, soft tofu and fresh tomato salsa, balancing nutty richness with a gentle, refreshing finish.

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Chilled Yuzu Soba$15.95

Half portion · Set $17.95 · À la carte $15.95

Fragrant yuzu brightens a Japanese noodle sauce around chilled soba, with okra and cherry tomatoes for a light, refreshing finish.

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Tamagoyaki & Spam Cream Udon*Set $18.95

Silky cream coats udon noodles, with savory tamagoyaki and SPAM, a touch of pineapple sweetness, and crisp-tender okra. Comfort with a playful twist.

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Spicy Kimchi Cream Udon*Set $18.95

Where brightness meets comfort.

Sautéed kimchi meets smooth cream in a tangy, spicy udon, finished with a refreshing touch of seaweed salad.

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Sukiyaki Beef Udon*Set $20.95

The warmth of sukiyaki, gathered into one bowl.

Thinly sliced beef, onion and shiitake mushrooms gently seared and folded into sweet-savory sukiyaki sauce with udon and soft tofu.

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Chicken Curry Cream UdonSet $18.95

Everyday comfort, softened by cream.

Japanese curry and cream form a mellow sauce around chicken and udon, with sweet corn and optional chili sauce on the side.

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American Wagyu Hamburg Steak with Seared Pineapple*Set $28.95

Richness, brightened by something unexpected.

Pan-seared American Wagyu Hamburg steak layered with seared pineapple and soft onion. Sweet-savory Japanese sauce and egg yolk add richness, while fresh basil brings a bright, aromatic finish.

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Pan-Seared Chicken with Mushroom CreamSet $20.95

Warmth, lifted by something fresh.

Pan-seared chicken paired with a sweet-savory Japanese sauce and mushroom cream, with seared lemon and fresh dill for a bright finish.

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Pan-Seared Salmon with Pico de GalloSet $28.95

Richness, carried into something bright.

Rosemary-seared salmon with Japanese sauce and fresh tomato salsa. Pickles and seared lemon bring a bright, refreshing finish.

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Desserts

A lingering finish

1837 Victorian Baked Apple$7.95

An apple from another time.

A whole baked apple inspired by the warmth and elegance of the Victorian table, served as a comforting finale to the meal.

Brûléed Lemon Posset$7.95

Sunshine beneath a crackle of sugar.

Silky lemon posset served in a fresh lemon shell, finished with a delicate brûléed sugar crust and mint.

Beverages

Sake · Champagne · Whisky · Cocktails · Beer

Sake

Junmai Daiginjo$18 / $95

Delicate floral, soft rice sweetness.

Ginjo$14 / $72

Crisp light fruit, clean mountain finish.

Honjozo$12 / $58

Warm smooth umami, quiet evening.

Sparkling Sake$16 / $85

Bright bubbles, yuzu lift.

Champagne

Brut Nature$22 / $110

Pure zero dosage, crystal air.

Blanc de Blancs$24 / $125

Elegant citrus, fine white petals.

Rosé Champagne$26 / $135

Delicate red fruit, blush of dawn.

Japanese Whisky

Hakushu$18 / $95

Green apple, mint, soft forest wind.

Yamazaki 12$28 / $160

Dried fruit, spice, temple warmth.

Hibiki Harmony$24 / $130

Floral honey, balanced evening light.

Gin & Cocktails

Yuzu Gin$16 / $85

Bright yuzu, floral citrus breeze.

Botanical Gin$14 / $72

Juniper, herbs, morning dew.

Yuzu Sour$16

Yuzu, gin, egg white, soft foam. Bright citrus cloud.

Cherry Blossom Spritz$15

Sakura liqueur, prosecco, rose. Pink petal breeze.

Smoked Matcha Old Fashioned$18

Japanese whisky, matcha, smoked oak. Quiet temple fire.

Aranaya Highball$14

Whisky, yuzu soda, ice. Mountain wind in a glass.

Beer

Asahi Super Dry$8

Crisp, clean, dry finish. Tokyo night breeze.

Sapporo Premium$9

Smooth malt, light hop. Soft northern light.

Kirin Ichiban$8

First press, pure taste. Gentle rice field wind.

Yoho Yona Yona Ale$12

Fruity, hoppy Japanese craft. Mountain meadow.

Hitachino Nest White$14

Spiced wheat, orange peel. Soft cloud float.

Coors Banquet / Local Lager$7

Easy, bright, refreshing. Everyday sunshine.