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Teppen-Yaki-Menu-Price.Pdf H I B A C H I SAKIZUKE APPETIZERS S U S H I 21. EDAMAME 7.00 Japanese green soybeans S A K E 14. SHRIMP TEMPURA 13.00 Lightly battered fried shrimp and vegetables 16. HARUMAKI 7.00 Japanese spring roll 19. GYOZA 8.00 Sauteed dumpling stuffed with pork and vegetables IRASHAIMASE 67. SASHIMI APPETIZER (8pcs) 14.00 (WELCOME) Tuna, salmon, snapper, octopus, crab You are about to experience something truly 04. SUNOMONO 12.00 different in dining. It is Teppan Yaki cooking. Minced octopus, crab, shrimp, cucumber served with rice vinegar Teppan Yaki in Japanese means: to cook on an iron skillet. You will find our tableside cooking 06. TUNA TAKAKI 14.00 to be a joy to watch and we hope the selection of Thin slices of seared tuna served with radish food will please both your eyes and your palate. and ponzu sauce 68. SUSHI APPETIZER (8pcs) 12.00 4 pcs California roll, crab, salmon, tuna, snapper 08. SALMON CARPACCIO 13.00 Razor thin slices of fresh salmon in our special sauce 09.HIYASHI WAKAME 8.00 Seaweed salad 10. IKA SANSAI 9.00 Squid salad Dishes are accompanied with our authentic sodium restricted soya sauce. Allergy and religious diets will be respected at the chef’s discretion. All our dishes are made to order. Please allow us the appropriate time to prepare dishes to your liking. NOTICE Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs, may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have medical conditions. TEPPAN YAKI DINNERS All dinners are served with shrimp appetizer, soup, salad, zucchinnis, onions, fresh mushrooms, fried rice and noodles. 24. VEGETABLES 24.00 SAMURI WARRIOR DESSERTS 25. SESAME CHICKEN 24.00 STEAK DAIFUGU MOCHI RED BEANS 8.00 26. HIBACHI NY STRIP (6 oz.) 26.00 33. HIBACHI NY STRIP (12 oz.) 37.00 GREEN TEA CHEESE CAKE 8.00 27. FILET MIGNON (6 oz.) 29.00 34. FILET MIGNON (12 oz.) 45.00 28. SHRIMP 26.00 MANGO MOCHI ICE CREAM 7.00 29. SCALLOP 30.00 STRAWBERRY MOCHI ICE CREAM 7.00 30. GROUPER (Sushi Grade) 32.00 MATCHA ICE CREAM 6.00 THE BLUE Green tea flavor ice cream 31. SALMON (Sushi Grade) 28.00 COMBINATIONS TEMPURA ICE CREAM 11.00 32. AHI TUNA (Yellow fin) 32.00 35. HIBACHI NY STRIP & CHICHEN 25.00 Vanilla ice cream ball rolled in our crunch coating, fried and topped with caramel 36. HIBACHI NY STRIP & SHRIMP 26.00 BANANA ICE CREAM TEMPURA “FLAMBE” 12.00 CHEF’ S 37. CHICKEN AND SHRIMP 25.00 Tempura style banana served with green tea ice cream SUGGESTIONS 38. SALMON AND SHRIMP 27.00 43. YAKI NIKU 27.00 39. SHRIMP AND SCALLOP 30.00 Hot and spicy marinated beef SPECIAL 44. KANPAI 34.00 40. FILET MIGNON AND SHRIMP 29.00 BIRTHDAY Filet mignon, shrimp, chicken 41. FILET MIGNON AND SCALLOP 32.00 SALUTE 45. LAND AND SEA 38.00 42. FILET MIGNON AND LOBSTER 42.00 Filet mignon, shrimp, scallop 13.95 We celebrate your birthday or anniversary 46. DELIGHT 46.00 with a traditional style, Lobster, shrimp, scallop presented by Blue Fugu chefs and servers. (Birthday cake) 47. ICHIBAN LOBSTER MARKET PRICE HAPPY HOUR 2 - 5oz. lobster tails EARLY BIRD SPECIAL EVERY DAY, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM (Except holidays eves and holidays) Gratuities are split between chefs and wait staff. Sorry, no personal checks 53. SESAME CHICKEN 15.95 Children’s Menu An 18% gratuity will be added to parties of 6 or more. (Under 10 - Fried rice and soup or salad) 54. HIBACHI STEAK 15.95 Extra charge for sharing - 5.95 51. HIBACHI STEAK 14.00 No substitutions 52. HIBACHI SHRIMP 15.00 Last order must be placed before 5:00 PM. Dine in only ARIGATO GOZAIMAS (THANK YOU VERY MUCH).
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