Izakaya Amu Menu
Kaiseki Bento Boxes
Multi-course dinner boxes. A well-balanced personal meal for one! Served with miso soup and rice.
- Beef YakinikuKobe beef in a spicy yakiniku sauce with onions, pork gyoza, ebi shumai, sweet broiled Japanese eggplant, edamame, and kinpira.$26
- Shellfish ComboFried oyster, crab croquette, gyoza, ebi shumai, sweet broiled Japanese eggplant, edamame, and kinpira.$23
- Black CodMiso marinated black cod, marinated chicken tempura, ebi shumai, sweet broiled Japanese eggplant, edamame, and kinpira.$22
- Teriyaki SalmonGrilled organic salmon, marinated chicken tempura, ebi shumai, sweet broiled Japanese eggplant, edamame, kinpira.$22
- Unagi KabayakiBroiled fresh water eel, marinated chicken tempura, ebi shumai, sweet broiled Japanese eggplant, edamame, and kinpira.$22
- Tori KaraageFlour-battered fried chicken, spicy aioli, gyoza, ebi shumai, sweet broiled Japanese eggplant, edamame, and kinpira.$22
- Saba ShioyakiGrilled salted mackerel, marinated chicken tempura, ebi shumai, sweet broiled Japanese eggplant, edamame, and kinpira.$20
Starters
- Sunomono MoriawaseShrimp, surf clam, octopus and crab with sweet vinaigrette .$12
- Kani SunomonoCrab, seaweed, cucumber and sprouts with sweet vinaigrette.$10
- Tako Sumiso-aeSliced octopus, scallion and cucumber with sweet miso.$10
- MentaikoSpicy cod roe.$8
- Ebi ShumaiSteamed shrimp dumplings.$7
- HiyayakkoChilled soft tofu with scallions, ginger and bonito flakes.$7
- Hourenso Goma-aeSpinach with sesame seed dressing$7
- TsukemonoAssorted pickled vegetables$7
- HijikiBraised black sea vegetables, carrot and yam$6
- KinpiraMarinated Japanese burdock root, lotus root and carrot$6
- EdamameEdamame with Sea Salt$5
- NattoFermented soy beans$5
Salads
- Tofu AvocadoSoft tofu, avocado with sesame seeds with creamy dressing$14
- Kaisou SaladAssorted wet seaweed on baby greens with sesame dressing$11
- Amu SaladSeasonal greens and dried seaweed with wasabi yuzu dressing$10
Sashimi Bar
Raw fish and other dishes from the front of house chef
- Tako SumisoaeThinly-sliced octopus, cucumber, and scallions with a sweet and smokey miso marinade$10
- Kani SunomonoCrab, cucumber, seaweed, and sprouts with a sweet and slight smokey vinaigrette$10
- Sunomono MoriawaseShrimp, surf clam, octopus, and crab over cucumbers with a sweet and slightly smokey vinaigrette$12
- Individual Sashimi (6 pcs)Please choose one of the following: Salmon, Tuna, Yellowtail, Octopus, or Mackerel$16
- Hamachi CarpaccioYellowtail sashimi, salmon roe, and scallions, with a ponzu vinaigrette and citrus mayo$18
- Maguro AvocadoTuna marinated in umami soy sauce with citrus mayo$18
- Sashimi MoriawaseThree pieces each of salmon, tuna, yellowtail, octopus, and mackerel$28
Specials
Seasonal fish from around the world served as 6pc sashimi
- Chef's Seasonal SelectionsThree pieces of three different fish, flown in from Japan multiple days a week!$24
- Kanpachi Sashimi (6pc)Hawaiian Amberjack, a cousin of yellowtail- has a firmer texture and sweeter flavor than the latter$18
- HiramasaAdolescent yellowtail, more lean and with a richer flavor than your standard yellowtail$18
- MadaiJapanese Red Sea Bream, also known as red snapper. Has a very soft and fatty flesh, served with seared skin which is the secret to its distinct flavor.$18
- KinmedaiGolden-eye Snapper, or Alfonsino. A cousin of snapper, has a full-flavored and richness to it that other white fish lack.$18
- MozukuTraditional dish from Okinawa, marinated brown seaweed with ginger and cucumber. One of the world's healthiest foods!$7
- Shima AjiA cousin between aji and kanpachi, has a more subtle flavor than aji while being a bit sweet like kanpachi. One of the chef's favorites!$18
Yakimono - Grilled Selections
- YakinikuThinly sliced BBQ Snake River Kobe Beef and sautéed onions$22
- OkonomiyakiOsaka style savory “pancake” with pork, squid and vegetables$17
- Tofu SteakSautéed vegetables with spicy miso over grilled tofu$16
- Unagi KabayakiFresh water Eel in Japanese BBQ sauce$14
- Kamo AburiBroiled Maple Leaf Farms duck - Teriyaki or Sea Salt$14
- Gindara KasuzukeJuicy Black Cod marinated in sake pulp$14
- Gyu TatakiThinly sliced seared beef with ginger garlic sauce$14
- Yamaimo ButterJapanese mountain yam sautéed in butter with Yuan sau$12
- Sake Harami KasuzukeFatty Salmon belly marinated in sake pulp$12
- Ika MaruyakiGrilled Squid brushed with a delicate sweet soy sauce$12
- Saba ShioyakiMackerel grilled with sea salt$10
- Tori AburiGrilled 100% natural free range chicken - Teriyaki or Sea Salt$10
- Muuru Gai MisoyakiNew Zealand green lip mussels broiled with a spicy miso sauce$8
- GyozaPan-fried premium pork and chicken dumplings$7
- SukiyakiCooked Kobe Beef, vegetables, tofu, in broth with a poached egg$26
- ZousuiUdon noodles for a great finish to your Sukiyaki$6
Agemono - Fried Selections
- Chicken NanbanMarinated free range chicken braised with Japanese Nanban sauce$13
- Nasu Yuzu Miso DengakuEggplant with yuzu infused miso sauce and burdock root chips$10
- Mochi KakiageTwo hot rice cakes with assorted seafood and vegetables$10
- ToritenMarinated chicken tempura with Karashi mustard on the side$10
- Kani Cream CroquetteTwo croquettes filled with crab meat, vegetables and cream$9
- Calamari TempuraJapanese sliced squid hood tempura$9
- Ebi ChileShrimp with a spicy chili sauce$9
- Ebi RenkonMinced-shrimp sandwiched between lotus root slices$9
- Soft Shell CrabTempura style whole crab with Ponzu sauce$9
- Chikuwa IsobeFish cake lightly battered with seaweed flakes$8
- Ika Geso AgeSquid legz marinated with garlic sauce$8
- Agedashi TofuDeep-fried tofu with dashi broth$8
- Agedashi MochiDeep-fried mochi with dashi broth$8
Noodles, Soup and Rice
- Tekka DonTuna sashimi marinated with umami soy sauce, served over rice$15
- Oyako GohanGrilled salmon, salmon roe, and a sweet egg omelet served over white rice.$15
- Kamo SobaGreen tea buckwheat noodles served with sliced duck dipping broth$13
- Zaru SobaChilled green tea buckwheat noodles with raw quail egg and wasabi$9
- Yaki OnigiriGrilled triangular rice balls brushed with umami soy sauce$7
- Steamed White Rice$3
- MisoshiruFreshly made miso soup$3
Desserts
Ask about our special desserts!
- Japanese Cotton CheesecakeSouffle cheesecake. We're not saying it will change your life for the better, but it will.$10
- Macha CheesecakeGreen tea cheesecake with a chocolate crust, more similar to a traditional cheesecake than the Japanese Cotton.$10
Chilled Sake
Currently selling by the bottle only
- Tamanohikari Junmai Ginjo +1 180ml can"Happiness in a can" Rich and dry flavor, hints of banana, clove and dried fruit.$12
- Kikusui Junmai Ginjo 720ml +1Light, soft texture$65
- Chiyonosono Junmai Ginjo 720ml +2.5Very well-balanced and velvety. Begins with a sweeter note and then finishes with a pleasantly dry and crisp bite. A staff favorite!$81
- Onikoroshi Junmai Daiginjo 720ml +0Very light, elegant aromas$100
- Kurosawa Junmai 1.8L +2Full bodied, earthy yet light$100
- Hatsumago Junmai 1.8L +3Light and clean$115
- Otokoyama Junmai 1.8L +10Smooth flavor, crisp dry finish$120
- Suijin Junmai 1.8L +10"God of water" dry and full flavored, similar to the Otokoyama$120
- Taisetsu Junmai Ginjo 1.8L +3Mineral and citrus$120
- Masumi Junmai Ginjo 1.8L +4Balanced, silky, and floral$135
Unfiltered "PEARL" Sake
- Kinushiro Nigori 500ml -40Velvety, creamy$45
- Hakutsuru Sayuri 300ml -11$20
Shochu
Japanese spirit derived from different ingredients
- Ginza no Suzume 720mlWheat$45
- Benitome 720mlSesame$45
- Kurokirishima 720mlJapanese Sweet Potato$55
- Akakirishima 720mlJapanese Red Potato$65
- Kannoko 720mlBarley$55
Japanese Beers
- Sapporo 700ml$8.50
- Hitachino Nest White Ale 330mlWheat ale, flavored with coriander, orange peel, and nutmeg$12
- Hitachino Nest Red Rice Ale 330mlBrewed with red rice from ancient times, has a lovely fruity flavor and aroma.$12
- Hitachino Nest Classic Ale 330mlA recreation of the first Japanese beer made in the Edo period, aged in cedar barrels. Similar to an English-style ale (i.e. Newcastle)$12
- Hitachino Nest Daidai IPA 330mlBrewed with fukuremikan orange and special hops$12