Our Menu
STARTERS
- miso soup$3
- nameko mushroom miso soup$4
- edamame$5
- garlic edamamesautéed with garlic oil and soy reduction$6
- gyozavegetable and tofu dumplings, pan-fried$8
SALADS
- wakame sunomonocucumber salad, seaweed, vinegar dressing$6
- kaiso saladseaweed, sesame oil dressing$5
- goma aeboiled spinach, sesame shoyu reduction; served cold$7
- shizen pokemixed greens, marinated tofu, red onion, scallions, limu, cashews, yuzu konbu shoyu (can be made gluten-free upon request)$11
- yuba saladorganic yuba, arugula, carrots, rice crackers, spicy miso dressing$13
YAKIMONO
grilled
- mushroomseryngii, shiitake, enoki mushrooms, tare$8
- cornsweet soy, shichimi togarashi$8
- asparagussea salt, garlic oil, spicy miso$9
- shishitoJapanese sweet and spicy peppers, tare$8
NIMONO
braised
- kale kimpirakale, carrots, hijiki seaweed, garlic oil$8
- nasu agebitashigrilled & chilled eggplant, sweet mirin, shoyu, ginger$7
- agedashi tofudaikon, scallions, light shoyu$8
AGEMONO
tempura
- tempuraseasonal vegetables, shoyu$9
- shizen shiitakestuffed with shredded tofu, matcha salt$9
- brussels sproutsagave mustard, wasabi aioli$11
- Bean curd katsuPanko bean curd, mirin, house-made katsu$10
OSUSUME (rotating specials)
- lily flower currysavory lily blossom, carrots, potatoes, garlic and apple curry; served over rice with bean curd (can be made gluten-free upon request)$10
- yakisobashiitake, onion, red cabbage, carrot, bean curd, negi, Lozano gari across stir fried ramen noodles$14
- Shizen kaarageJust for a short while! Our plant-based interpretation of the classic Japanese snack. Served with spicy agave aioli.$5
RAMEN
each ramen comes with bean curd chashu, bamboo shoots, tempura mushroom, grilled mushrooms, nori, and green onion.
- Shiolight & delicate$14
- Shoyu (soy)rich & savory$14
- Spicy garlic misosmoky miso broth with a kick$15
SUSHI: NIGIRI
The crown jewels of our menu. Two pieces per order.
- asparagusgarlic citrus aioli, shichimi togarashi$8
- avocadosmoked beet aioli, lemon zest$8
- bean curdsmoked and glazed with sweet shoyu$8
- eggplantmarinated, torched saikyo miso, scallions$8
- gobosweet soy, chili flake$8
- green mangopickled, citrus avocado puree$8
- inarisweet soy, shiitake, smoked bean curd$8
- okragrilled, garlic oil, truffle salt$8
- peppersroasted bell pepper, sweet mustard shoyu$8
- shiitakesweet soy$8
- sweet tofusweet soy, spicy daikon, scallions$8
- tomatoginger soy, shiso, sea salt$8
- yubakonbu shoyu, wasabi$8
SUSHI: CLASSIC ROLLS
Traditional hosomaki and uramaki with a Shizen twist.
- avocado rollavocado, sesame seeds$6
- california rollshredded tofu, avocado$8
- gobo makispicy sweet soy, burdock root$6
- kappa makicucumber, sesame seeds$6
- the green rollspinach, avocado, asparagus, cucumber, okra$8
- philadelphia rollsmoked tofu, avocado, vegan cream cheese$9
- shiitake makisweet soy, mushroom$6
- spicy tofuna rollspicy tofu, cucumber$8
- sweet potato rolltempura, sweet shoyu$8
- avocado cucumber rollkappa maki with avocado$8
SUSHI: SPECIALTY ROLLS
What we are known for. Enjoy!
- Open Invitationpumpkin tempura, spiced burdock, shredded tofu, tapioca, avocado crema, renkon chips$15
- Hidden Agendatempura eggplant, bell peppers, zucchini, carrot, yellow onion, garlic aioli, sweet soy sauce$14
- Boddy and Soultempura roll with spicy tofu, green onion, shichimi togarashi, sesame, spicy aioli, sweet soy$16
- Proud Peacockcucumber, avocado, shiitake, eggplant, tofu, pickled mango, roasted peppers, seaweed pearls$15
- Colonel's Pipesmoked beets, cashews, creamy tofu, asparagus, avocado, sweet mustard, orange zest$15
- foxy scarletsweet potato puree, panko-crusted bean curd, avocado, bell pepper, black truffle hummus$15
- Candlestickspicy tofu, avocado, cucumber, seaweed pearls, shichimi togarashi, fire$14
- Perfect Alibiginger shoyu tomato, pickled mango, sweet mustard shoyu, shiso, marinated shiitake, asparagus, wasabi mustard, rice crackers$15
- Plot Twisttempura roll with sweet potato, smoked bean curd, pickled mango, tomato, onion, yuzu, shiso, jalapeño$15
- Secret Weaponmarinated eryngii mushroom, avocado, spicy shredded tofu, pickled jalapeño, pickled pineapple, sweet shoyu, habanero sauce$15
- Prime Suspecttempura asparagus, shredded gobo, marinated eggplant, sweet potato crisps, torched gochujang aioli$15
- Surprise Endingbeets, kale, avocado, asparagus, shredded tofu, yuba, rice crackers, seaweed pearls, spicy aioli, suspense$16
BEERS
- Sapporo$4
- Koshihikari Echigo$5
- Fort Point Manzanita$5
- Standard Deviant "The Wrong Nelsons" Pale Ale$5
- Standard Deviant Porter$5
SAKE
All prices are by the bottle
- Junmai: Yaegaki (300 ml)fresh & subtly sweet; apple & ripe papaya$10
- Junmai: Otokoyama (720 ml)velvety & earthy; delicate rose & fig$45
- Junmai: Yoshinosugi no tarusake (720 ml)dry & spicy; assertive cedar & honey$30
- Junmai: Sho chiku bai, organic nama (300 ml)full bodied & dry; fruity & fresh$15
- Ginjo: Kikusui (720 ml)light & dry; citrus & cantaloupe$39
- Ginjo: Makiri (720 ml)clean & extra dry; papaya & toasted nut$42
- Ginjo: Mizu no shirabe (720 ml)Gentle & clean; peach & persimmon$33
- Ginjo: Hakutsuru organic (720 ml)gentle & elegant; melon & dried pear$24
- Daiginjo: Kubota hekiju (720 ml)clean & crisp; nutmeg & ripe pear$55
- Daiginjo: Rei (300 ml)smooth & creamy; white flowers & melon$28
- Daiginjo: Mu (720 ml)fruity & round; asian pear & green apple$48
- Daiginjo: Tatenokawa phoenix (720 ml)lush & engaging; creamy & silky$56
- Sparlking sake: Awa yuki (300 ml)floral & fruity; tropical fruits & banana cream$15
- Sparkling sake: Ichidai misen (375 ml)Smooth & dry; refreshing & floral$20
- Plum sake: Koshu (750 ml)light & off-dry; cherry & almond$25
- Nigori sake: Kikusui (300 ml)dry & intense; flowers & steamed rice$18
- Nigori sake: Sho chiku bai (375 ml)Bold & sweet; banana & creamy rice pudding$9
- Nigori sake: Kukai pomelo (300ml)smooth & creamy, citrus & vanilla$10
- Hot sake: Takara (200 ml)Smooth, warming & refreshing$10
WINES
- Sparkling: Victorine de chastenay, crémant de bourgogne brutCrisp & textured; yellow apple & toasted brioche$30
- Rose: Rymearomatic & snappy; ripe raspberry & grapefruit rind$30
- White: Cultivar (sauvignon blanc)vibrant & zesty; pineapple & lemongrass$30
- White: Folk machine (chenin blanc)bright & savory; apricot & lemon zest$30
- Red: Planet oregon (pinot noir)silky & juicy; bing cherry & ripe cranberry$30
- Red: Forlorn Hope "Queen of the Sierras"structured & lively; tart berries & dried herbs$30
SHOCHU
Served by the bottle only
- Kinjo shirodense, rich, & balanced; aged in whiskey, cognac, & sherry barrels$53
- Ikkomonspicy & refreshing; black pepper & cinnamon$53
NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS
- Topo Chico (355 ml)Sparkling water; Monterrey, Mexico$3
- Boxed Water (500 ml)Still water; Holland, MI$3
- Tea: Peppermint (herbal)Fresh & zesty$5
- Tea: Peony King (White)Light & floral$5
- Tea: Genmaicha (Green)Nutty & toasty$5