Specials September 2020

FROM THE KITCHEN

Mushroom Medley Tempura $14 maitake, king trumpet, shimeji, shiitake mushroom tempura, green tea salt, tendashi 

Pan Seared U-10 scallop $23- uni sauce, Brussels sprouts, ikura

Uni Pasta  $35 - sea urchin, egg noodle, mushroom, cream, nori

Wagyu Shumai $15 - wagyu A5, Angus beef, shrimp, ginger, garlic, green onion, egg

Lobster and Crab Ramen $25 - lobster, crab meat, egg noodle, tomato, sesame, garlic, micro cilantro 

FEATURED SUSHI & SASHIMI

"Kamasu" Japanese Barracuda $7

 O-Toro Sushi + Uni + Kaluga Caviar $20

Madai with Kaluga Caviar $12

Seared Blue Fin Toro Sushi with Wasabi Vinaigrette $12

COCKTAILS & BEER

Lone Pint "Yellow Rose" SMaSH IPA 16.9oz $10 - A SMaSH, Single Malt and Single Hop, IPA using a caboodle (technical term for a large amount of malt) of malt and a new hop released in 2012 called Mosaic (HBC 369). Whole cone Mosaic is used for bittering, flavoring, and aroma in the kettle; it is also massively dry hopped. The beer is named after a Texas Heroine. The hops impart strong grapefruit, pineapple, and blueberry flavor and aroma. A strong beer that is extremely quaffable.

Parish "Ghost in the Machine" Double IPA $8 - This double India Pale Ale is brewed with obscene quantities of hand-selected Citra hops from our favorite farm in Yakima Valley, WA. Expect pungent grapefruit aromas and flavors, tropical fruit, and less harsh bitterness than most IIPAs.

Yuzu Sparkle $8 - Sparkling Japanese Lemonade with Topo Chico. Make it a Strawberry Lemonade for an additional $2.

Kalimotxo (Calimocho) $8 - Did all your travel planes get ruined due to COVID? Transport yourself to Spain with this refreshing drink made with Spanish Red Wine, our artisanal cane sugar cola and a squeeze of fresh lemon. Try it with our Masaba or Kohada sushi and sashimi. It's the next best thing to eating boquerones on the Iberian Peninsula. 

Peach 75 $13 - Made with peach liqueur, sparkling wine, lemon and your choice of vodka or gin, this cocktail is familiar, crisp, and refreshing with just the right amount of sweetness. 

Summer Sunset $13 - A bright, refreshing cocktail crafted from an hibiscus tea infused rum with notes of ripe passion fruit and fresh citrus. (An egg white can be added to the cocktail to add extra depth for $3. Please ask your server)

Premium Saketini $14 - Our take on a modern classic with Tokubetsu Junmai sake, vodka, cucumber and lime. It's both lively from the cucumber and citrus and earthy from the sake. 

SAKE

Dassai 45 Junmai Daiginjo 300ml $45 - From one of Japan's premier sake breweries, this is their entry-level and most popular sake. Dassai only makes Junmai Daiginjo sake which is the most premium grade for sake. It has bright yet delicate aromatics with an incredibly smooth finish - the hallmarks of daiginjo sake.  

Fukucho "Seaside" Sparkling Junmai Sake 500ml $48 - A sparkling sake for pet-nat lovers, female Toji Miho Imada (one of the few in Japan) uses a little white koji in this sake, resulting in citrus notes and refreshing finish. It has crisp notes of lemon-lime, guava and apple aromas with a soft, frothy finish. Try it with oysters, uni and sunshine.

Fukucho "Moon on the Water" Nama Junmai Ginjo 720ml $73 - This vibrant showstopper is beautifully soft and feminine, brewed by one of Japan's only female brewery owners and tojis - Miho Imada. Brewed in Hiroshima, the birthplace of Ginjo sake, which is known for remarkably soft water that requires expert skill to use in sake production. It has a fruity nose of lime and melon with bold hints of fennel, white pepper and allspice. The flavors gravitate to ripe cantaloupe, mango and anise while the minerality from the soft water is evident in the finish. Pair it with shellfish, Beyonce and summer.

Daimon "Road to Osaka" Tokubetsu Junmai Nigori 720ml $46 -  This cloudy “nigori” sake will transport you to Osaka and the Daimon brewery where they have been crafting fresh, lively sake for six generations. It is creamy yet mild with notes of banana, citrus and floral. A great unfiltered sake for beginner and advanced sake drinkers. Try it with our Shrimp and Veggie Tempura or Chicken Karaage.

WINE

Anne Amie "Cuvee A Amrita" Pet Nat (Sparkling) $40 - The name Amrita comes from the Buddhist equivalent of ambrosia, or a wine of the gods. Our Amrita is a unique inspiration each harvest, crafted from different varieties to be an irresistible, lightly effervescent, fruit-forward wine. On the palate, it has notes of Oregon strawberries, black pepper and cherry pie. The finish is long, dry and acid-driven. (Regular dine-in price is $40)

Pax Trousseau Gris $50 - Although it may look like a rose, this wine gets its color from skin contact with Trousseau Gris grapes. Vibrant aromas and flavors of fresh watermelon, strawberries and roses. Zesty and lively on the palate this 2019 has more acid than the delicious 2018 and is a little lighter on its feet. Pair with sunshine, big laughs and raw oysters.

Teutonic Rose $12 glass/$45 bottle - This is Rosé of Pinot Noir, from a high-elevation vineyard in the Chehalem Mountains. Lush and fruity with a hint of eucalyptus and tons of ripe strawberries. This wine is limited production and has a cult following in Houston. Get it while you can. Pair it with our new Iberico Pork Buns, Toro Uni & Caviar sushi and a socially-distanced summer. 

Areyna Torrontes $40 - An aromatic wine with a tight profile, elegant tension and beautiful citrus notes. Attractive golden color with green tones, which undoubtedly speaks of its perfect harvest timing. Citrus aromas of pink grapefruit and a floral mix. The mouth has a lovely level of acidity showcasing a modern, fresh and unique style of Torrontés. It pairs with almost everything - from our Octopus Crudo to the Miso Lobster Mac & Cheese.

Domaine de La Chapelle Macon Solutre Pouilly $50 - From the 80 year old vines planted by winemaker/owner Pascal Rollet’s grandfather. Naturally intense and concentrated, the grapes are carefully harvested by hand, preserving the bright apple and citrus fruit aromas and flavors that make this wine JUMP from the glass. This is rich, yet lively Chardonnay that offers vibrant apple and lemon flavors, melded beautifully with notes of spice and toasted nuts.

Olivier Minot "La Boutanche" Gamay 1L $45 - This wine has a pig wearing a Hawaiian shirt drinking a glass of wine on it. What else do you need to know? It's also a liter of wine! Made from Gamay from Beaujolais, this wine is juicy and crushable with notes of strawberries, raspberries and tart plums with some minerality and fresh fruit acidity on the finish.

Arnot-Roberts Gamay Noir $68 - Bright red cherry, raspberry, rose petal, mint and blood orange are all woven together in a mid-weight, refreshing red that has so much to offer. The grapes are brought into the winery, loaded into steel fermentation tanks and sealed up for several days to commence carbonic maceration allowing the berries to start the fermentation process from the inside out. This technique adds a spicy fruitiness that infuse freshness and energy in the resulting wines. Each label is designed by Nathan Roberts' grandmother. Pair it with...anything on the menu because it's delicious and a perfect summer red wine. 

Kante Malvasia $65 - Made from chalky, limestone soils in Carso, this white wine is full of honeydew and yellow plums. Dry, delicate and delicious, with great minerality. Aromatically reminiscent of Friulano, with whispers of peach and apricot, it is soft and delicate and has a dry and cleansing finish. The wine is aged for one year in old, neutral barrels to give it complexity and texture.