MENU FOOD FOR THE SENSES

MENU FOOD FOR THE SENSES

FOOD FOR THE SENSES

WELCOME The Japanese believe that food should satisfy all your senses. It should always be prepared with great care and be beautifully MENU presented. The freshest ingredients carefully combined in ways that delight your eyes as well as your taste buds At Yo-ji, without compromise, we adhere to these principles to make your visit here an experience to savour and remember All prices include VAT at the prevailing rate. Some dishes may contain traces of nuts. Menu items marked with (v) indicate dishes are suitable for vegetarians. If you have any specific food allergies or dietary requirements, please advise your server.

SALADS SOUPS All our salads are freshly prepared to order using the finest ingredients. These can be starters or equally the perfect compliment to your meal Miso is a protein-rich paste made from fermented soya beans and is used as a stock base for these classic Japanese soups 1 Maguro Steamed tuna fillet with spring onion, Japanese caviar and mayonaise dressing 11.95 2 Suzuki No o Tempura Salad Seabass fillets fried in a delicate tempura batter tossed with a sweet rice vinaigrette dressing 11.95 3 Kamo Salad Thinly sliced chargrilled duck breast tossed with a sweet soy sauce dressing 10.95 4 Kani Salad Crabsticks and finely sliced cucumber with a sweet Japanese mayonaise dressing 9.50 5 Tori Salad Chargrilled chicken breast with spring onion tossed with an exotic blend of fruit juices and sweet rice vinaigrette dressing 10.95 6 Tofu Salad (v) Deep fried tofu and seaweed, with a sweet soy vinaigrette 7.95 7 Shake To Avocado Salad Fresh raw salmon fillet thinly sliced with avocado, spring onion and served with our special sweet rice vinaigrette 11.95 8 Sashimi Salad An assortment of fresh raw salmon, tuna and sea bass all thinly sliced with prawns, served with a sweet onion dressing 12.95 9 Shake Smoked Salad Smoked scottish salmon with crabsticks and spring onion tossed with a sweet soy dressing 11.95 10 Spicy Tuna Salad Fresh tuna fillet cut into cubes and tossed in a spicy creamy sauce and topped with crispy tempura flakes 11.95 11 Yo-ji Salad Mixed leaves, cherry tomatoes, fresh asparagus, crispy lotus root and our special Yo-ji dressing 9.50 12 Miso Soup (v) Tofu, seaweed, spring onion and nameko mushroom 4.50 13 Tempura Soba Brown noodle soup with crispy tempura prawns, seaweed and leek 8.50 14 Tori Soba Brown noodle soup with crispy-fried chicken, seaweed and leek 7.95 15 Seafood Soup Clear broth with fresh fish of the day, seaweed, nameko mushroom and leek 8.95

STARTERS AND SIDES These can be starters or equally the perfect complement to your meal 16 Yakitori Chargrilled chicken on skewers with spring onions served with teriyaki sauce and crispy tempura vegetables 17 Tebba Sake Grilled chicken wings marinated in sake and sea salt, served with fresh lime 18 Yo-ji Salad Our house salad mixed leaves with cherry tomatoes, fresh asparagus, crispy lotus root and our special Yo-ji dressing 9.50 19 Butha Kushi Yaki Chargrilled pork tenderloin on skewers with teriyaki sauce and crispy tempura vegetables 20 Ika Karaage Crispy fried squid with green chilli and fresh lime 7.95 21 Tori Karaage Crispy fried spicy chicken fillet with teriyaki sauce 22 Ebi Kakiage Crispy deep fried minced tiger prawns and assorted vegetables served with ginger sauce 7.95 23 Grilled Asparagus (v) Chargrilled fresh asparagus with sesame seeds and sweet teriyaki sauce 24 Kani Koroke Japanese crab cakes served with a sweet chilli dip 7.95 25 Edamame (v) Freshly steamed green soya-beans in the shell, topped with rock salt 27 Kinuko Itame (v) Sauteed sliced mushrooms tossed with a garlic and soy sauce 28 Horenso Itame (v) Sauteed spinach tossed with a ginger soy sauce 7.50 29 Horenso Goma Ae (v) Baby spinach salad served with our special sesame seed dressing 7.50 30 Maguro Tataki Slices of seared tuna fillet served with a citrus vinegar and soy sauce 9.95 31 Kamo Haromaki Japanese crispy fried spring rolls (3) with duck, mushroom and vegetables served with a light sweet and sour sauce 8.95 32 Chicken Gyoza Japanese dumplings filled with chicken, mixed vegetables, garlic, spring onion and ginger 7.95 33 Tofu Steak (v) Pan-fried tofu with sautéed garlic, mushrooms, carrots and spinach served with soy sauce 7.95 34 Tori Katsu Breaded deep fried chicken served with a Japanese brown sauce 9.95 35 Noodles and Mixed Vegetables (v) A simple side to accompany any of our main dishes 7.50 26 Kaki Grilled fresh oysters (3) with a sake wine and miso mayonnaise dressing topped with tobiko and spring onion 8.95

TEMPURA A style of cooking in which vegetables and seafood are fried in a delicate batter until crisp and golden and served with a soy dipping sauce and a vegetable tempura garnish. Why not add one of our noodle, rice, salad or other side dishes to complete your tempura meal? TEMPURA MAIN DISHES 36 Suzuki Seabass fillet 11.95 37 Shake Salmon fillet 11.95 38 Tori Chicken breast fillet 11.95 39 Kani Soft shell crab 13.95 40 Ebi Tiger prawns 12.95 41 Hotate Scallops 15.95 42 Ika Squid 12.95 TEMPURA VEGETABLE SIDE DISHES 44 Asparagus (v) 5.50 45 Bell Peppers (v) 46 Eggplant (v) 47 Mushrooms (v) 48 Sweet Potato (v) 49 Zucchini (v) 50 Mixed Vegetables (v) 5.95 51 Vegetable Kakiage (v) 5.95 43 Mariawase Mixed seafood - squid, prawn and scallops 17.95

TEPPANYAKI CHARCOAL GRILL Prepared, cooked and served before your very eyes by our master chefs. All teppanyaki dishes are accompanied by seasonal grilled vegetables and Yo-ji sauté potatoes. Choose your meat, fish or seafood from the following and leave the rest to your chef All these dishes are served with sticky white rice, sweet teriyaki sauce and a garnish of tempura-style seasonal vegetables. Why not choose an extra side order of rice, noodles or a salad to accompany your main dish? 52 Niku Fillet Prime fillet steak served with a side of sesame and mustard sauce 25.95 53 Niku Sirloin Prime sirloin steak served with a side of sesame and mustard sauce 21.95 54 Tori Succulent chicken thigh served with a side of sesame and mustard sauce 14.95 55 Butha Pork fillet 14.95 56 Kamo Duck breast 17.95 57 Ebi Juicy tiger prawns 17.95 58 Shake Salmon fillet 17.95 63 Niku Fillet Prime fillet steak 25.95 64 Niku Sirloin Prime sirloin steak 21.95 65 Butha Pork fillet 14.95 66 Tori Chicken breast 14.95 67 Kamo Duck breast 17.95 68 Shake Salmon fillet 17.95 69 Hirame Halibut fillet 19.95 59 Maguro Tuna fillet 17.95 60 Suzuki Sea bass fillet 17.95 61 Hotate Scallops 19.95 62 Ika Squid 17.95

NOODLES, RICE AND SIDE ORDERS NOODLES 70 Yaki Soba Teppan fried egg noodles with chicken, prawns and mixed vegetables 11.95 71 Seafood Yaki Soba Teppan fried egg noodles with prawns, squid, crabsticks and mixed vegetables with a creamy sauce 12.95 72 Yaki Udon Teppan fried rice noodles with chicken and mixed vegetables 11.95 73 Vegetable Yaki Udon (v) Teppan fried rice noodles with tofu, mushrooms and mixed vegetables 10.95 RICE 74 Gohan (v) Steamed rice 3.50 75 Yaki Mishe (v) Your choice of: Fried rice with garlic Fried rice with egg Fried rice with vegetables Fried rice with pineapple 4.50 SIDE ORDERS 76 Grilled Asparagus Chargrilled fresh asparagus with teriyaki sauce and sesame seeds 77 Edename Freshly steamed green soya beans in the shell, topped with rock salt with Chilli 5.95 78 Horenso Itame Sauteed spinach tossed with a ginger soy sauce 7.50 79 Horenso Goma Ae (v) Boiled baby spinach served with our special sesame seed dressing 7.50 80 Mixed Seasonal Vegetables A selection of steamed seasonal vegetables 5.95 81 Yo-ji Salad Our house salad mixed leaves with cherry tomatoes, fresh asparagus, crispy lotus root and our special Yo-ji dressing 9.50

OMAKASE Omakase in Japanese literally means entrusting and in this context it means to put your trust in the chef. These dishes are the chef s choice and Yo-ji specialities 82 Toko Bitsu A tasting menu for two to share - maki, sushi, tempura, breaded beef on skewer, chicken teriyaki and served with kani salad and fried rice 49.95 83 Lamb Mo Yaki Chargrilled lamb cutlets served with tempura vegetables and a spicy sesame sauce 19.95 84 Sushi Platter A platter for 2 sushi lovers to share - assorted sushi, sashimi and sushi rolls 49.95 85 Gindara Saikyoyaki Meltingly soft black cod, marinated in a miso sauce and grilled to perfection 27.95 89 Chicken Katsu Curry Chicken Breast fried in panko breadcrumbs served with our authentic Japanese curry sauce with sticky white rice and red pickles 11.95 90 Ebi Katsu Curry Juicy tiger prawns fried in panko breadcrumbs and served with our authentic Japanese curry sauce with sticky white rice and red pickles 12.95 91 Yasai Katsu Curry Panko breaded vegetables served with our authentic Japanese curry sauce with sticky white rice and red pickles 10.95 86 Live Lobster Teppan grilled whole fresh lobster served with vegetable noodles tossed in a creamy sauce Market Price (48 hours notice required) 87 Kai Mussels Fresh mussels - firstly steamed in sake, then sautéed in a creamy ginger and soy sauce 17.95 88 Yo-ji Monkfish Monkfish fillets lightly fried in a delicate tempura batter with a Japanese sweet and sour sauce 21.95

MAKIMONO SUSHI Rolled sushi with a choice of filling in a rice and seaweed roll (6 pieces) 92 California Maki Crabstick, avocado, cucumber, Japanese mayo and flying fish roe 7.50 93 Crispy California Maki Crabsticks, avocado, cucumber, Japanese mayo and crispy tempura flakes 8.50 94 Rainbow Maki Tuna, salmon, sea bass, crabsticks and flying fish roe 9.50 95 Shake Maki Salmon 7.95 with chilli oil 8.50 96 Maguro Tuna 8.50 with chilli oil 8.95 97 Ebi Tempura Maki Deep fried prawn 8.50 104 Spikey Kani Maki Salmon, crabsticks and flying fish roe 8.95 105 Kamo Maki Shredded duck and thinly sliced cucumbers, tossed with teriyaki sauce 8.95 106 Tori Age Maki Deep fried chicken 8.50 107 Age Maki Deep fried maki sushi with barbecue eel, crabstick, avocado, cucumber and teriyaki sauce 9.95 108 Nishiki Maki Classic rolled maki sushi filled with cream cheese, asparagus, salmon, sesame seeds and barbecue eel wrapped in a fine omelette and served with teriyaki sauce 9.95 98 Kawa Maki Crispy salmon skin 99 Futo Maki Mixed vegetables and Japanese omelette 7.50 100 Avocado Maki (v) Avocado 101 Kappa Maki (v) Cucumber 6.50 102 Yo-ji Maki Deep fried shrimp, barbecue eel and avocado 9.95 103 Philadelphia Maki Salmon and cream cheese 7.95

TEMAKI SUSHI Rolled sushi with a choice of filling in a rice and seaweed hand roll (1 piece) 109 Shake Salmon 110 Maguro Tuna 111 EBI Shrimp 112 Kawa Barbecue Grilled salmon skin 113 Unagi Barbecue eel 5.95 114 California Crabsticks, avocado, cucumber and flying fish roe 5.50 115 Vegetarian (v) Fruit and vegetables of the day 4.50 116 Hotate Gai Scallops 117 Kani No Yawarakai Crispy soft shell crab 118 Tori Age Deep fried chicken 119 Dynamite Deep fried shrimp, barbecue eel, and avocado served with teriyaki sauce 120 Ebi Tempura Deep fried prawn 121 Negi To Maguro Steamed tuna, flying fish roe, spring onion and lettuce served with a Japanese mayo sauce 5.95

SUSHI AND SASHIMI A LA CARTE SUSHI 2 PIECES 122 Shake Salmon 5.50 123 Maguro Tuna 5.95 124 Suzuki Sea bass 5.50 125 Unagi Barbecue eel 5.95 126 Hotate Gai Sea scallop 127 Avocado (v) Avocado 4.50 128 Tamago Japanese omelette 4.50 129 Saba Marinated mackerel 5.95 130 Ebi Prawns 5.95 131 Kani Crispy soft shell crab SASHIMI 5 PIECES 133 Shake Salmon 7.95 134 Maguro Tuna 8.50 135 Suzuki Sea bass 8.50 136 Tobiko Flying fish roe with white radish and cucumber 8.50 137 Hotate Gai Sea scallop 9.95 138 Unagi Barbecue eel 8.95 139 Saba Marinated Mackerel 7.95 140 Ebi Prawns 8.95 SUSHI TO SHARE 141 Mixed Sushi 16 pieces 28.00 142 Mixed Sashimi 30 pieces 37.00 143 Mixed Maki 30 pieces 35.00 144 Executive Sashimi 45 pieces 49.00 145 Executive Sushi 24 pieces 35.00 146 Half Mixed Sushi 8 pieces 18.00 147 Half Mixed Sashimi 15 pieces 20.00 148 Half Mixed Maki 15 pieces 20.00 SPECIALITY SUSHI 132 Aburi Sushi (8 pieces) A new and unique style of sushi - pieces of tuna, seabass, salmon and scallop lightly seared with a blowtorch to release a more intense taste served with Japanese ponzou sauce and teriyaki sauce 15.95

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